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Guide Price£385,000

Grimstane, Chittlehampton

Land size: 1 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Key Features

Three Bedrooms
Detached Bungalow
Requiring Updating
Large gardens & Paddock
1 Acre Plot
Subject to an AOC
360 Virtual Tour Available

Description

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

A rare opportunity to acquire a peacefully located agriculturally tied three bedroomed detached bungalow, set within a large plot of private lawned gardens with adjoining garage, solar panels, oil fired central heating and double glazing. The property requires updating and renovation, providing tremendous potential and benefitting from part of the adjoining paddock included in the freehold sale, extending in all, to just over 1 acre.

The bungalow is ideally situated just 1 mile from the picturesque and popular village of Chittlehampton. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside Grimstane enjoys a secluded setting with a balance of rural living with easy access.

AGENTS NOTE - The agricultural occupancy planning condition stipulates that only those employed or last employed locally within agriculture can occupy the property or the dependants thereof. Please make contact with the agents before considering a viewing to discuss further.

For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed floorplan.

THE AREA

Grimstane occupies an outstanding semi-rural yet accessible position on the edge of this small hamlet situated just 1 mile from the village of Chittlehampton. The village centres on a historic square dominated by an impressive 15th century parish church. The village is a thriving local community and includes a cricket club, superb village shop/post office and the award winning public house, The Bell Inn.

Umberleigh has a railway station on the Tarka Line with a regular sprinter train service to Barnstaple and Exeter together with a thriving primary school. South Molton provides a wide range of everyday facilities, services, shops and public houses together with primary and secondary schooling.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that the property is connected to mains water and electricity. Oil fired boiler providing the central heating. Private septic tank system. Solar PV Panels with a feed in tariff.

North Devon Council - Band D (approx. £2,515 per annum)

EPC - D

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession.

Internet & Mobile - Fibre connected Visit OFCOM

DIRECTIONS

From South Molton head north and leave the town on the B3226 in the direction of the A361. Before reaching North Aller Roundabout turn left signed Filleigh/Swimbridge and continue on this road for 2.5 miles passing Castle Hill Estate and entering Filleigh Village. As you leave the village at the blue phone box turn left signed Chittlehampton and continue on this lane for 1 mile and turn left at Barton Cross. After about 0.25 of a mile keep right at Lerwill Beech Tree Cross. Take the next right signed, Furze. Grimstane is the second entrance on the left hand side.

Alternatively, from Chittlehampton leave the village heading east in the direction of South Molton and keep left and the fork leaving the village. Take the next left turn signed Filleigh/Barnstaple and continue straight on this lane for just over half a mile turning left at Furze Cross, signed Furze and the entrance to Grimstane is the second on the left hand side.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars have been prepared as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you, please make contact prior to viewing the property. To the best of our ability we try to represent the property accurately and honestly. A purchaser must make sure they are satisfied with the property before agreeing to proceed.

A Property Information Questionnaire & Title Register are available to prospective purchasers before committing to proceed with a purchase. We are not legal experts, and you must seek and be guided by your own legal advice. Talk to us if there are any questions or concerns relating to the property.

Council Tax Band: D (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Garden details: Private Garden
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Oil
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic Tank

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Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Date Posted: 2026-07-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,717 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£385,000 / acre

Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £197,911 / acre

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Energy Performance Certificate

EPC Rating: D

EPC Certificate ↗

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Property Brochure

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Seen the details? The full report adds the independent checks: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Heating: Oil Heating
Broadband: Ask Agent
Sewerage: Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Ask Agent
Restrictions: Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Parking Available
Garden: Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

18 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

Web & social
Music streaming
Standard video calls

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

Filleigh Community Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
61
Type
Foundation school
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
79
Type
Voluntary aided school
Faith
Church of England
Umberleigh Primary Academy2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
94
Type
Academy converter
South Molton Community Primary School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
242
Type
Academy converter
Landkey Community Primary Academy4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
178
Type
Academy converter

Secondary

South Molton Community College4.4 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
656
Type
Foundation school
The Park Community School5.9 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,408
Type
Academy converter
Pilton Community College7.3 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,165
Type
Academy converter
Chulmleigh Community College8 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
735
Type
Academy converter
Great Torrington School9.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
863
Type
Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - South Molton, South Molton4.4 miles

Sainsburys South Molton, South Molton4.6 miles

Spar Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple5.3 miles

GP surgery

South Molton Medical Centre4.5 miles

Pharmacy

Boots4.4 miles

Hospital

North Devon District Hospital6.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Umberleigh Rail Station2.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Square1 mile

Typical drive times

Bideford31 min · 17 miles

Barnstaple20 min · 9.3 miles

South Molton12 min · 5.1 miles

Exeter (city)1 hr 3 min · 36 miles

Great Torrington25 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.