Summary - Alswear, South Molton, Devon, EX36 EX36 4LG
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious historic family home with conversion potential and extensive private gardens.
- Grade II listed Devon longhouse with many original period features
- Five double bedrooms and three bathrooms across spacious family accommodation
- Established gardens approx. 1.25 acres with ponds, boardwalk and stream
- Large barn and adjoining double garage; barn conversion possible with consent
- South-facing sun-lounge and multiple reception rooms including dining room
- High flood risk due to stream at bottom of garden — implications for insurance
- Thatched roof and listed fabric require specialist maintenance and consents
- Remote hamlet location; limited local amenities and noted expensive council tax
A rare Grade II listed Devon longhouse set in about 1.25 acres, this substantial five-double-bedroom home combines pronounced historic character with usable family space. Period features are abundant: inglenook fireplaces with bread ovens, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, original oak screens and dated etched glass, all adding undeniable atmosphere and authenticity. The well-fitted country kitchen, multiple reception rooms and a sun-lounge that faces south make day-to-day living comfortable and sociable.
Outside, the grounds are a major asset. Established planting, two ponds, a raised boardwalk to a mill leat and the Little Silver stream create a secluded, wildlife-rich setting. A large barn and adjoining double garage sit alongside a gated driveway with multiple parking spaces; the barn has scope for conversion subject to planning and listed-building consent, offering potential annexe or ancillary accommodation.
Important practical points are clear and factual. The property’s Grade II listing will restrict alterations and can complicate maintenance and consent for change. The location is rural and relatively remote — peaceful but with fewer local amenities nearby — and the site is shown as high flood risk because of the stream at the bottom of the garden. That thatch and the age of the building mean ongoing specialist upkeep is likely. Council tax is noted as expensive.
For a buyer seeking a historic family home with scope to adapt outbuildings, this longhouse offers rare scale and charm in a quiet Devon hamlet. It is best suited to those comfortable with listed-building ownership, prepared for maintenance and conservation responsibilities, and who value privacy, mature grounds and period character over urban convenience.
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