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Rosie Banks, Umberleigh

Land size
8.26 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Chalet Style Country Home
  • 3/4 Bedrooms
  • 8.26 Acres in total
  • Agricultural/Equestrian Interests
  • Subject to an AOC

Description

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Providing a chance to secure a superb detached four/five bedroomed chalet style residence enjoying one of the most impressive panoramic views within the picturesque Taw Valley. This attractive and well-presented smallholding extends to about 8.26 acres enjoying a delightful rural setting in the popular North Devon village of Umberleigh. Rosie Banks offers a wonderful balance of peaceful countryside living with convenient access to local amenities and transport links, making it an ideal home for families, equestrian/agricultural appeal or those seeking a tranquil village lifestyle. The property is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition (AOC).

Rosie Banks is available as whole, or with less and without the large outbuilding, extending to about 4.7 acres.
The spacious and versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors, designed to make the most of natural light and the surrounding countryside outlook. The welcoming entrance leads through to well-proportioned reception rooms, offering comfortable living and entertaining space, complemented by a modern and newly refurbished kitchen-dining area suited to family life. There is a large utility/laundry room as well as a functional boot room. In addition to the sitting room, office and study/bedroom is a further well-proportioned double en-suite bedroom that provides a perfect guest room or to support multigenerational living.

On the first floor are three bedrooms partially below eaves. The large ensuite principal bedroom has ample storage and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the surrounding area, while the remaining two bedrooms are equally bright and could be amalgamated into one larger room. There is also family bathroom. Please refer to the enclosed Floorplan. Virtual Tour available.

THE GARDENS & LAND

Rosie Banks is approached via a wide private driveway with ample parking for up to several vehicles. A further gated spur from the entrance drive leads to the adjoining level area containing a former stable block that provides workshop/studio space and storage. There are two further gated entrances from the country lane, one leading to the large steel framed modern agricultural barn which could be used for livestock or provide the potential to be developed into further accommodation (subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents). The surrounding lawned gardens also provide an attractive decked outdoor space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the peaceful setting and dramatic far reaching views. There is a useful garden store shed. Wide pathways lead around the land providing access to the rolling pasture paddocks.

Rosie Banks represents a wonderful an unique opportunity to acquire a spacious detached home in a sought-after North Devon location, combining village charm with comfortable modern living.

In all, the property extends to about 8.26 Acres and is available with less land and without the large barn, if required.

THE AREA

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 beautiful North Devon countryside and coastline are also within easy driving distance.

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. Drainage is to a private treatment plant system.

North Devon Council - Band E (approx. £3,073 per annum)

EPC - C 70/77

Tenure - Freehold

Internet & Mobile - OFCOM

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

PLEASE NOTE: The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC). The dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied only by persons employed or last employed locally in agriculture as defined by the section 221 Town & Country Planning Act 1962 and the dependants of such persons.

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, take the right turning signed How/Hawkridge beside the Old Tollgate. Follow the road along for a short distance and Rosie Banks is on the left hand side.

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VIRTUAL TOUR

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.

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Council Tax Band: E (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Oil
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Treatment Plant

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-27

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 507 Homes with Land listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£78,692 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £102,773 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

EPC Rating: C

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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Utilities & Restrictions

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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

12 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

  • Umberleigh Primary Academy663 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy converter
  • High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy2.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Swimbridge Church of England Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    79
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Filleigh Community Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Landkey Community Primary Academy4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    178
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Park Community School5.6 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 College7.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chulmleigh Community College7.6 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
    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 Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple5.3 miles
Tesco Barnstaple Superstore, Barnstaple5.5 miles
Spar - Newport Road, Barnstaple5.7 miles

GP surgery

Litchdon Medical Centre5.4 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Barnstaple5.4 miles

Hospital

North Devon District Hospital6.9 miles

Green space

Play Space655 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 Station833 metres

Nearest bus stop

Little Weir936 metres

Typical drive times

Bideford25 min · 16 miles
Barnstaple16 min · 8.7 miles
South Molton12 min · 6.8 miles
Exeter (city)56 min · 33 miles
Great Torrington18 min · 9.3 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

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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.

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