North Molton

A charming barn conversion tucked away in a popular village close to Exmoor. Open-plan living room/bedroom, bathroom and fitted kitchen. Planning permission to extend. Stunning mature gardens with timber cabin. Freehold. Council Tax tbc (previously A)

Situation
The Malt Barn is set in a very tucked away and south-facing position on the edge of the very popular village of North Molton, which sits on the south western foothills of Exmoor National Park and only a short distance from the A361 North Devon Link Road. The village has a thriving community and offers a very good range of amenities including a primary school (Ofsted: Good), village hall, garage, sports club and public house. The village shop is due to re-open in Summer 2024.
The local market town of South Molton is about three miles and provides an excellent range of further amenities including schooling to secondary level, banking facilities and Sainsbury's supermarket. The A361 provides an excellent road link to the regional centre of Barnstaple to the west and to Tiverton and the M5 (Junction 27) to the east where there is a railway station at Tiverton Parkway on the London Paddington line.
Exmoor National Park, renowned for its spectacular scenery and excellent opportunities for walking, riding and fishing, is about a mile away from the property and the impressive North Devon coastline with is steep cliffs and wide sandy beaches is also within easy reach by car.

Description
The Malt Barn is a detached, stone barn conversion set in the popular village of North Molton and has lovely, south-facing gardens together with fine views. Although compact in size, the barn has the benefit of recent planning permission to extend the existing accommodation to add extra living space and an extra bedroom.
The property has undergone significant improvements over recent years to include re-wiring, re-plumbing, new boiler and radiators and a re-fitted bathroom.

Accommodation
The front door leads directly into the KITCHEN which is fitted with a range of matching modern units with worktop over and inset sink unit. Fitted double electric oven and 4 ring hob and space for washing machine or fridge. An opening leads into the OPEN-PLAN LIVING AREA and BEDROOM with a vaulted ceiling. The LIVING AREA is on a slightly lower level and has a glazed door to the garden. Two steps lead up to the BEDROOM AREA and off this is a BATHROOM fitted with a panelled bath and shower over in a tiled surround, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Outside
The property is approached from Fore Street over a pedestrian right of way which leads down to the property.

The barn is set in a generous plot of attractive and mature, enclosed gardens with a south-facing aspect which are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and bushes including a impressive mature beech tree. There is an area of decking and a paved, sunken garden. Fine views are enjoyed over the village and beyond.

Adjacent to the barn is a south-facing, timber-framed CABIN/STUDIO which has potential for a wide range of uses.

Parking is available opposite in Fore Street or in the village Square which is only a few yards away.

Planning Permission
Planning permission (Ref: 78272) was granted on 8th May 2024 for -

Single storey extension to existing dwelling following demolition of lean-to kitchen and residential studio room.

Full details on the planning permission can be obtained on the local authority website at planning.northdevon.gov.uk/Planning/Display/78272

Services and further information
Mains water and drainage. Electricity currently by arrangement with an adjacent property (Victory Memorial Hall). LPG fired central heating via radiators.
Broadband - Up to superfast available (Ofcom)
Mobile - Likely inside and outside from all major providers (Ofcom)

Viewing
Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please through the sole selling agents, Stags on 01769 572263.

Directions
From the North Devon Link Road (A361) on the outskirts of South Molton take the turning signposted towards North Molton. Continue into North Molton and contine past the garage. Stay on this road and the access to the property will be seen on the right, immediately before the village hall. Nearby parking is available in the village square.
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