Conveniently located within walking distance of the town centre, an extremely versatile and substantial Grade II Listed Georgian style Townhouse currently divided into two self contained dwellings with delightful walled gardens and a large adaptable partly converted former prison cell building providing ancillary accommodation.


The sale of 22 and 23 East Street represents a rare opportunity to acquire a superb Grade II Listed Georgian style townhouse believed to date from the 1830's with a wealth of period features including high ceilings, original fireplaces, sliding sash windows and panelled doors.
The property was originally constructed as the local constabulary and in recent years has been sympathetically refurbished as two spacious three and two bedroomed dwellings which have provided a healthy investment from rental income. The property may also suit those seeking a large dual occupancy residence, or amalgamation of the accommodation to form one large house by re opening a former doorway on the landing, subject to obtaining any necessary consents.
Situated to the rear of the property are attractive good sized stone walled gardens with lawned and patio areas enjoying privacy and seclusion. Situated at the end of the garden is the detached former prison building with four store rooms and useful first floor converted ancillary accommodation with two rooms and a shower room for private and domestic purposes.

22/23 East Street represents a most attractive period townhouse occupying an extremely convenient location, a short distance from the local shops, banks, schools and other amenities. Barnstaple and Tiverton are both easily accessible via the A361 North Devon link and offer a wider range of facilities, together with further schooling and entertainments. Exeter is within 40 minutes travelling distance, whilst Junction 27 of the M5 motorway and Tiverton Parkway Station are both approximately 30 minutes distant providing fast access to the rest of the country. International airports are available at Exeter and Bristol.
The market town of South Molton is located just to the south of Exmoor and is surrounded by delightful countryside offering a wide range of recreational pursuits including miles of walks, riding and cycling both on the moor itself and in the neighbouring environment. Fishing can be enjoyed on the rivers Taw, Torridge and Mole and the dramatic North Devon coastline is within 40 minutes travelling distance with a variety of locations ranging from quiet bays and coves such as Lee Bay and Woody Bay to the renowned surfing beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton Sands. Golf courses may be found at Tiverton and Barnstaple, together with Links courses at Saunton Sands and Westward Ho!

To the rear of number 22 and leading off the entrance hallway is a very pretty gravelled courtyard style garden with raised stone bordered flower and shrub beds. A gateway leads back to the kitchen entrance and an opening leads through to the larger stone walled rear garden enjoying a good degree of privacy and seclusion with lawned areas, a small garden pond and paved Patio situated beneath a timber pergola.
The large extremely useful Former Prison Building is of stone elevations beneath a slate roof, complete with the original prison cells with wrought iron doors and now used as four storage units with a central door leading into a utility/hall with space and plumbing for washing machine, further space for a tumble dryer if required, stone paved floor and stone curved steps with original wrought iron hand rail rising to the first floor. The first floor is converted to provide ancillary accommodation for private or domestic purposes, comprising a landing with a skylight and high level window and a Shower Room. Room 1 a further large room also with two timber casement double glazed windows to the front, pine flooring, wall mounted electric heater. Room 2 with pine floorboards, two timber double glazed windows to the front, storage cupboards and electric wall mounted panel heater.
Situated to the rear of number 23 and accessed via the utility/breakfast room is a delightful enclosed walled garden area with flower bed and shrub borders. A garden gate leads to a side storage passageway, with gravelled garden area and a further gated path providing rear pedestrian access through to the entrance passageway.
The lovely walled gardens are a particular attractive feature providing a lovely feel and enjoying lots of sunlight.

Georgian style Portico with a large timber door opening into the...

Entrance Hall with slate floor, inner glazed door with glazed panels to either side.

Inner Hallway with continued slate flooring, doors to numbers 22 & 23 and further door providing rear access to the garden.

NUMBER 22

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Living Room a lovely large room with attractive timber sash window complete with shutters and deep window sill. Feature fireplace with marble mantelpiece and tiled surround, inset with a fitted wood burning stove and display shelved recesses to either side. Dado and picture rails.

Dining Room a large room with feature cast iron style open fireplace with store cupboard to the side. Timber sash window to the rear overlooking the garden. Under stairs store cupboard and door to stairs rising to first floor. Opening through to the...

Galley Style Kitchen comprising a range of cream fronted base cupboard and drawer units with granite effect roll top work surface over. Inset stainless steel sink with drainer to side. Space and plumbing for dish washer, space and point for gas cooker and space for upright fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Glow Worm gas fired boiler providing the hot water and central heating system, tiled flooring and door to outside rear.

First Floor

Landing with a walk-in cupboard currently used as a Dressing Area and formerly providing access through to number 23 and it is thought that by opening this doorway you could amalgamate to one substantial town house if required and subject to obtaining any necessary consents.

Bedroom 1 a lovely large room with window to the front with secondary glazing. Feature open fireplace with timber surround. Storage cupboard and high level obscure glazed panel allowing light to the stairwell.

Bedroom 2 a lovely double room with storage opening and timber sash window with secondary glazing to the rear.

Bedroom 3 a further double room with sliding sash window and secondary glazing to the front elevation.

Bathroom well appointed and comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment above and tiled surround. Close coupled WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, part tiled walls and sliding sash windows to the rear.

NUMBER 23

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall with door to...

Inner Hallway with stairs rising to first floor and quarry tiled flooring. Window to kitchen allowing some natural light into the hallway, and under stairs storage cupboard.

Living Room a good sized room with sash window to the front, complete with shutters and deep window sill. Cast iron feature open fireplace and picture rails.

Kitchen/Dining Room comprising a range of cream fronted base cupboard and drawer units with a granite effect roll top work surface above, tiled splashback, space and point for cooker. Space for upright fridge/freezer and inset stainless steel sink with drainer to side and mixer tap. Tiled slate effect flooring and window overlooking the rear garden.

Utility/Brealfast Room with space and plumbing for washing machine, granite effect work surface, window to the side and part obscure timber door leading to the outside rear.

First Floor

Landing with Velux skylight allowing natural light, former opening which would formerly lead into number 22 and now sealed.

Bedroom 1 a lovely large double room with sliding sash timber window to the front and secondary glazing. Attractive feature open fireplace with timber surround and a built-in wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom 2 a further good sized double room with sliding sash window and secondary glazing to the rear. Feature open fireplace with timber surround and above stairs storage cupboard.

Family Bathroom comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment, corner close coupled WC, window to the rear and pedestal wash hand basin. Half tiled walls and tiled flooring.

Outside To the rear of number 22 and leading off the entrance hallway is a very pretty gravelled courtyard style garden with raised stone bordered flower and shrub beds. A gateway leads back to the kitchen entrance and an opening leads through to the larger stone walled rear garden enjoying a good degree of privacy and seclusion with lawned areas, a small garden pond and paved Patio situated beneath a timber pergola.
The large extremely useful Former Prison Building is of stone elevations beneath a slate roof, complete with the original prison cells with wrought iron doors and now used as four storage units with a central door leading into a utility/hall with space and plumbing for washing machine, further space for a tumble dryer if required, stone paved floor and stone curved steps with original wrought iron hand rail rising to the first floor. The first floor is converted to provide ancillary accommodation for private or domestic purposes, comprising a landing with a skylight and high level window and a Shower Room. Room 1 a further large room also with two timber casement double glazed windows to the front, pine flooring, wall mounted electric heater. Room 2 with pine floorboards, two timber double glazed windows to the front, storage cupboards and electric wall mounted panel heater.
Situated to the rear of number 23 and accessed via the utility/breakfast room is a delightful enclosed walled garden area with flower bed and shrub borders. A garden gate leads to a side storage passageway, with gravelled garden area and a further gated path providing rear pedestrian access through to the entrance passageway.
The lovely walled gardens are a particular attractive feature providing a lovely feel and enjoying lots of sunlight.

Services All mains services are connected to the property. Mains drainage, power and water are connected to the outbuilding.

Outgoings North Devon Council. 22 East Street - Band C and 23 East Street - Band B.

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