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South Molton, Devon, EX36 5 bed detached house for sale
South Molton, Devon, EX36
£2,240,000
South Molton, Devon, EX36
£2,240,000
Our Summary
- An attractive Livestock and Equestrian Holding also affording significant development potential benefiting from a traditional farmhouse, a well appointed holiday cottage, an extensive range of adaptable farm buildings and productive pasture land
- 83 Acres - Guide Price £315,000A well situated traditional holding lying close to the Exmoor National Park and affording considerable residential, equestrian and development appeal centred upon a substantial Grade II listed farmhouse, now in need of renovation, with an attractive holiday cottage, an excellent range of adaptable farm buildings and the adjoining productive pasture land
- Currently operating as a livestock unit, utilised primarily for the grazing of cattle and sheep, the farm also boasts an excellent range of equestrian facilities and significant development potential
- The farmhouse provides spacious five bedroomed accommodation which, despite now requiring complete renovation, undoubtedly offers the potential to create a superb country residence enjoying an outstanding rural setting
- In addition, planning consent has been obtained for the conversion of a detached barn to create a four bedroomed dwelling, with further permitted development approval for the change of use of the sheep shed into four residential dwellings (each 2 beds)
- The house would now benefit from modernisation and refurbishment throughout
- The Traditional Farm Buildings:These comprise a traditional courtyard arrangement of stone and slate roofed traditional farm buildings affording tremendous opportunity for either continued equestrian and agricultural uses, or potential redevelopment to alternative uses (subject to obtaining any necessary planning/listed building consent): Northern Range:-Adjoining stable cottage, these currently comprise 6no
- LOT 2:BARN WITH FULL PLANNING CONSENT, EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES & LAND EXTENDING TO ABOUT 12
- The above range benefits from full planning consent (North Devon Council Application No
- 79673) obtained in July 2025 for conversion into a detached dwelling, with the potential to create a highly individual and architecturally interesting four bedroomed family home
- The approved plans allow for its conversion to a spacious single storey family dwelling comprising the following accommodation:-Kitchen/Dining Room, Lounge with bi-folding doors to outside, an Inner Hall, Four Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom
- 78791) for conversion into 4no
- Enjoying lovely views over the surrounding countryside, the property offers a most attractive and individual development opportunity
- There may be potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consent, to amend the planning to a smaller number of larger units or to apply for full planning permission for removal and replacement of the barn under the fallback/betterment provisions
- Subject to any necessary consents, this area may be eminently suited to the creation of orchards, paddocks or other amenity areas to compliment the residential enjoyment of the property
- TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNINGStitchpool Farmhouse is Grade II Listed and Stable Cottage is approved for holiday accommodation
- In July 2025 full planning consent was obtained from North Devon Council for the ‘Conversion of barn to residential dwelling’ - Application Reference No
- Copies of the approved plans together with the relevant supporting documentation are available to view via the North Devon Council Planning Portal using the above mentioned Application Reference Numbers
- Traditional farmhouse for renovation (5 beds)
Description
Stitchpool Farm is a 141.84-acre property in a rural setting, offering a unique combination of residential, equestrian, and development potential. The property features a traditional farmhouse, a well-appointed holiday cottage, and an extensive range of adaptable farm buildings. The farmhouse, a Grade II listed Devon longhouse, needs renovation but has the potential to create a superb country residence. The property also includes equestrian facilities, such as stabling, a horse walker, and an outdoor school, as well as planning consent for the conversion of a detached barn to a four-bedroom dwelling and the change of use of a sheep shed into four residential dwellings. The farmstead is surrounded by level and gently undulating productive pasture, suitable for a variety of uses. The property is being sold as a whole or in up to five lots, offering flexibility for buyers.