An elegant and substantial Victorian residence providing spacious five bedroomed accommodation presented to an exceptional standard, with the benefit of attractive enclosed gardens and a garage, enjoying a delightful position in the heart of North Molton overlooking the pretty village square


Blakesville is a quintessential Victorian residence providing spacious and well proportioned five bedroomed accommodation, occupying a readily accessible position in the pretty village square of North Molton. The house has been the subject of a sympathetic refurbishment programme by the current vendor over recent years and is believed to date in part from the mid 19th century exhibiting many charming features including large bay windows, high ceilings, Victorian style open fireplace, picture rails and dado height panelling, whilst also benefiting from oil fired central heating and double glazing.
The exceptionally well presented accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor a covered entrance veranda, porch, welcoming hallway with staircase rising to the first floor. At the end of the hallway is a cloakroom with a WC and wash hand basin. The central hallway leads to the lovely large sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room. The sitting room boasts characterful features such as the Victorian style fireplace and large bay window to the front. The dining room also has an attractive bay window, picture rail and beautiful ceiling rose. The kitchen/breakfast room has been recently fitted to a high standard and comprises a Granite worktop with a Belfast sink and a range of fitted units, kitchen island with breakfast bar, oil fired Esse Century range with stone surround and double patio doors leading to the rear garden. Leading off the kitchen is the utility room which also acts as a wet room with a fitted shower, useful worktop with Smeg hob, Belfast sink and a range of wall and base units. From this room there is internal access to the garage.
On the first floor is a spacious landing with scope to create a study area and wonderful views, together with a deep storage cupboard and useful airing cupboard. The third bedroom is first approached being is a good sized double room with an en-suite which comprises a double shower, light up mirror, wash hand basin and WC. Bedrooms two and four are also good sized doubles whilst bedroom five is a single bedroom. Bedroom one is a large double bedroom with a door leading through to the “Jack and Jill” bathroom which has a shower cubicle, bath with mixer tap, stone wash hand basin, inset shelving, WC and heated towel rail.
For approximate room dimensions and layout please refer to the floor plan contained within these sale particulars.

Blakesville enjoys a delightful position in the heart of North Molton overlooking the picturesque village square. The village is known as 'the gateway to Exmoor' and offers a well-regarded local primary school, public house, a sports club, parish church, Methodist Chapel, hairdresser's and a garage. North Molton is a traditional Devon village which winds its way down to the river Mole only a mile or so from the Exmoor National Park with its many beauty spots nearby and providing traditional riding, hunting and sporting pursuits. The bustling market town of South Molton lies only some 3 miles to the south providing an excellent range of everyday services including shops, primary and secondary schools, restaurants and bank, together with a Sainsbury's supermarket, medical centre, recreational facilities and a cottage hospital. From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides access to the larger regional centre of Barnstaple as well as Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
North Molton is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside with Exmoor offering beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths. The north coast is easily accessible with lovely sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

To the front of the property is a gated wrought iron railing fence with small cobbled area leading to the entrance veranda. Unrestricted parking is available to the front of the property and to the side are sliding doors leading to the single garage. Further parking is available in the Square. Situated to the rear of the property is a delightful south facing enclosed stone walled garden, with an Oak framed Pergola to provide a covered seating area. The garden is attractively paved for ease of upkeep with flower bed and shrub borders, as well as a trained grape vine. A pathway leads down to a further patio area with a useful brick, stone, timber and gi roofed Garden Store Shed. The garden continues to a raised vegetable garden and a paved path leads up to a greenhouse. The gardens offer a good degree of privacy whilst enjoying superb countryside views.