neighbouring areas
On the southern edge of Exmoor National Park, South Molton is a charming market town that derives its name from the River Mole that supplied the power for woollen and corn mills. South Molton Town Hall dates back to 1743 and is one of several historical buildings located in the main square. To the west of South Molton is Quince Honey Farm, the largest honey farm in the country and where visitors can view bees making honey.
As a guide to the prices of property for sale in South Molton, Victorian and modern terraced cottages offering three bedrooms are from £160,000. Modern, luxury townhouses are from £190,000 and modern detached houses, with three bedrooms and an integral garage, are available from £225,000. Properties in South Molton offering four bedrooms such as Grade II listed townhouses and modern detached bungalows are between £250,000 and £275,000, with larger detached houses in rural settings between £300,000 and £500,000.
If you are looking for flats for sale in South Molton, please contact South Molton estate agents for details of any flats that may be available and for all cottages and houses currently on the market.
Amenities for property in South Molton
South Molton is a compact town with independent shops, typical High Street chains and banks, old pubs, restaurants, cafés, takeaways and tea rooms. Beyond the town centre is the stunning Devon countryside where you can take long walks or explore the growing cycle network across Exmoor. South Molton has a swimming pool on the fringes of town, and for golf and other sporting activities there is Highbullen Hotel and Golf course a few miles away in Chittlehamholt. South Molton Community College is a comprehensive school for children aged 11-16 and is served by nine contributory primary schools from the town and surrounding villages.
Transport in South Molton
The railway station in Barnstaple is about 11 miles north-west of South Molton on the A361 North Devon road, and the railway station in Tiverton Parkway is about 30 miles to the east.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in South Molton, which is covered by postcode EX36, you may also like to consider other towns and villages in Devon such as Chulmleigh, Braunton, Bideford, Barnstaple, and Tiverton.