North Molton, South Molton, Devon, EX36

A beautifully restored farmhouse and detached coach house conversion, with extensive and adaptable range of outbuildings, set in about 22 acres running down to the River Mole.

Description

Ringfenced by its own land of about 25 acres, running down to the River Mole, East Marsh Farm is a substantial and versatile rural property, that has been restored and adapted to create this beautiful family home, with additional accommodation suitable for income generation or multi-generational living, as well as a range of modern and traditional outbuildings, with further development potential if required, subject to the necessary consents.

Surrounded by its own land on all sides, the property enjoys beautiful gardens and grounds, with far reaching views, and a range of outbuildings, arranged around a tarmaced courtyard. Amenity space within the outbuildings includes a farm office, stabling and storage areas, and a stone and slate linhay, used as a three-bay car port and log store. Within the grounds there is a 20m x 5m heated swimming pool, with a retractable Coverstar safety cover, and a county sized AstroTurf tennis court with pavilion.

To the west of the farmhouse and buildings, there is a substantial yard area, with a recently re-roofed clear-span agricultural building, extending to approximately 90 ft by 75 ft. Currently utilised for farming purposes, the structure offers extensive additional garaging and storage space, whilst alternative uses include conversion within Class Q permitted development rights.

The farmhouse, which dates from the 17th Century, and is not listed, is centrally located within the gardens and grounds, offering generous and flexible accommodation, well suited to a large and extended family. The accommodation, which has been renovated and extended over the last 20 years, extends to over 5,800 sq ft, and has been adapted to incorporate a self-contained unit, Pignut Barn, which currently generates an income from holiday lets.

On the ground floor, there is a reception hall, a large farmhouse kitchen with living area, a snug/sitting room, laundry room, ground floor bedroom/study with en suite bathroom and separate WC. On the first floor, there is a spacious landing with sitting area, three bedrooms, two shower rooms and a family bathroom.

A rear hallway on the ground floor links to Pignut Barn, which also has independent access from the garden. The accommodation comprises a kitchen/dining room and reception room, with spiral staircase to a mezzanine area above, providing access to two further bedrooms and a bathroom. Within the living area, there is as a cinema or music studio, with projector, surround sound and a full home cinema system.

The Coach House is an attractive barn conversion, which has full residential consent, and is currently used to generate an income through holiday lets. The building has been finished to an excellent standard throughout, offering characterful, bright and spacious accommodation, extending to about 2,000 sq ft, over two floors.

The living areas include a double height reception hall, an open plan kitchen/dining room, with utility room off, a snug/sitting room and two ensuite bedrooms. To the rear of the building, there is a sheltered seating and dining area with hot tub, an ideal space for outdoor entertaining.

To the front of the main house there is a rose garden with south facing terrace and borders. To the rear, terraces and areas of lawn rise up to the swimming pool, a kitchen garden area with raised beds, and a garden equipment shed. Beyond there is an orchard and fenced paddocks that rise up to the northern boundary. To the south, further paddocks run down to the tennis court and beyond to the riverbank, a beautifully secluded area, perfect for picnics and watching wildlife.

Plans prepared by architects, relating to now-lapsed planning consents, are available on request. These include the conversion of a stone barn into an additional residential unit and the agricultural building into two detached units.

Location

East Marsh Farm is set in a peaceful, elevated rural position, close to the southern fringes of the Exmoor National Park, about 1.8 miles to the south of the village of North Molton, and about 1.9 miles from the market town of South Molton. The property is perfectly situated as a base to explore all that the surrounding area has to offer, including the wild playgrounds of Exmoor and North Devon's spectacular Beaches to the north and west.

North Molton has a primary school, two churches, two pubs including The Poltimore Inn, a garage, hairdresser, and two well-supported village halls. Local recreational facilities include a dedicated sports centre with football, cricket pitches and an indoor hall.

South Molton provides a comprehensive range of local facilities including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, a traditional pannier market, leisure centre and a respected choice of primary and secondary schooling. The town retains a strong sense of community and benefits from a regular calendar of local events, while also serving as a gateway to Exmoor National Park.

Connectivity is excellent for a rural setting. The A361 North Devon Link Road offers swift access to Barnstaple, Tiverton and the M5 at Junction 27, where mainline rail services from Tiverton Parkway provide fast connections to Exeter and London Paddington. The North Devon coastline, renowned for its sandy beaches and walking routes, is within comfortable driving distance.

The surrounding area is characterised by gently rolling farmland, wooded valleys and far reaching countryside views. Outdoor pursuits are well catered for, with extensive walking, cycling and riding opportunities nearby, as well as access to fishing, golf and equestrian facilities. Exmoor’s dramatic landscapes and dark skies are also close at hand.

Square Footage: 6,094 sq ft


Acreage: 25 Acres

Directions

Farm entrance:

From the A361 approaching from Tiverton turn right signposted North Molton at the Bonners Bridge South Molton junction and follow this road for about 450 metres where turn right up Burcombe Hill. At the top of the hill the main entrance to East Marsh will be found on the right hand side clearly marked. Follow this driveway 800 metres down to the property. There is a secondary access track approaching from the south at Bonners Bridge just off the A361.

Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (treatment plant). Solar PV Panels. Oil-fired central heating – Farmhouse & Pignut Barn. ASHP – The Coach House, with under-floor heating throughout. 4.5 kw Solar array. there is a Type 2, 6 kw electric vehicle charger installed on the gable end of the main house with its own parking space and tethered cable.

COUNCIL TAX: Farm House Band F. Coach House Band E (currently business rated)

RIGHTS OF WAY: The property is offered subject to, or with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements, quasi easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not. There is a public footpath as annotated on the land plan contained within the agents sale particulars. A neighbouring land owner has a right of access across part of the land belonging to East Marsh Farm.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Some of the land is entered into a SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive) scheme. Agreement runs from 01/10/2025 to 30/09/2028. Further details available from the selling agent, Savills.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.