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Old Tollgate, Umberleigh

Land size
2.94 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached Former Toll House
  • Approx. 2.94 Acres In Total
  • Agricultural/Equestrian Interests
  • Four Bedrooms
  • 360 Virtual Tour Available
  • Stables & Paddock
  • Further Detached Cabin
  • Garage/Workshop
  • Available with less Land

Description

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Old Tollgate is a superb semi-rural detached property package elevated on the rolling hills of Umberleigh with spectacular panoramic views across the Taw Valley. This versatile property is available as a whole with total of 2.94 Acres, or with less land of 0.67 of an Acre.

We believe Old Tollgate dates from the mid 19th century originally a historical tollgate house of the village comprising of solid stone elevations beneath a slate roof with later extensions of modern construction. The property has been in the current vendors ownership since 1982 and provides adaptable accommodation, appealing to those with equestrian, agricultural and amenity interests.

The property benefits from direct access to the B3227 linking Umberleigh to South Molton. Attractive established gardens adjoin the property with ample parking and contain a detached garage/workshop, superb garden room/cabin enjoying those stunning views, a range of stabling and adjoining pastureland. The main 2.27 acre paddock is opposite the entrance driveway adjoining the country lane with gated access.

The spacious accommodation comprises, on the ground floor; entrance hall, rear porch, kitchen and breakfast room, useful utility room with WC, study, separate dining room containing a Jetmaster open fireplace and a good sized sitting room with multi-fuel stove and dual aspects with patio doors. The first floor provides four bedrooms, a well appointed family shower room and the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed floorplan and refer to the Virtual Tour.

THE GARDENS

Approached from the country lane, a large driveway provides ample parking and leads to the detached garage/workshop with power and light connected. Gates lead into the adjoining paddock and the range of stabling. Adjoining the driveway is an timber constructed summer house/studio with impressive views. Pathways and paved patios adjoin the accommodation with lawned gardens all enjoying those superb views.

Old Tollgate with its gardens and adjoining paddock extends to about 0.67 of an acre. Situated across the country lane from the entrance drive, a further gated access leads to the additional pasture land extending to about 2.27 acres. As a whole Old Tollgate extends to 2.94 acres.

THE AREA

The property occupies a delightful position toward the edge of this pretty rural village, just a short distance from the centre. Umberleigh has a thriving local community and includes a highly regarded primary school, popular public house, The Rising Sun, and the extremely useful railway station on the Tarka Line with a regular sprinter train service to Barnstaple and Exeter. There are further local facilities at Chittlehampton and High Bickington.

The market town of South Molton, located just to the south of Exmoor, offering an excellent range of everyday services including shops, schools, restaurants, together with a Sainsbury's supermarket, health centre, recreational facilities and cottage hospital. The town also enjoys a traditional country pannier market twice weekly.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that the property is connected to mains water and electricity. Modern external oil fired boiler providing the central heating system. Multi-fuel stove to the sitting room and Jetmaster open fireplace to the dining room.

A new treatment plant drainage system is in the process of being installed. This is shared between three properties.

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

EPC - D

Tenure - Freehold

Internet & Mobile - OFCOM

We understand that Umberleigh is in the process of being connected to fibre broadband. Anticipated within 2026.

DIRECTIONS

From South Molton, head west on the B3227 towards Umberleigh. Continue for just over 6 miles. As you start to decent to the village of Umberleigh, Old Tollgate is on the right hand side, take the turning right signed Hoe/Hawkridge and the entrance to the property

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VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE

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.

COPYRIGHT © 2026 MICHAEL ADEY PROPERTY

Council Tax Band: D (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold
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
2026-07-27

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,718 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£168,367 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £197,881 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

EPC Rating: D

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

Property Brochure

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

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

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Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 20% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Umberleigh Primary Academy494 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
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  • High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy2.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Swimbridge Church of England Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    79
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Filleigh Community Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Landkey Community Primary Academy4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    178
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Park Community School5.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • South Molton Community College6.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    656
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Pilton Community College7.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chulmleigh Community College7.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Great Torrington School7.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    863
    Type
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* 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 Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple5.5 miles
Tesco Barnstaple Superstore, Barnstaple5.6 miles
Spar - Newport Road, Barnstaple5.8 miles

GP surgery

Litchdon Medical Centre5.5 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Barnstaple5.5 miles

Hospital

North Devon District Hospital7 miles

Green space

Play Space502 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Umberleigh Rail Station681 metres

Nearest bus stop

Little Weir928 metres

Typical drive times

Bideford24 min · 16 miles
Barnstaple16 min · 8.6 miles
South Molton12 min · 6.6 miles
Exeter (city)56 min · 33 miles
Great Torrington18 min · 9.2 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.

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