18 OAKTREE ROAD
SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON EX36 4FJ
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
102 m²
Council tax band
TBC
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£275,000 Jan 2025
Price per m²
£2,696/m²
Local average
£261,346 (+5.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,141 of 33,755)
Street crime
30 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, On street, Driveway, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
South Molton is a charming North Devon market town offering a perfect blend of countryside living and everyday convenience. Known as the gateway to Exmoor, it boasts a strong community feel, excellent local amenities, independent shops, and easy access to the North Devon Link Road, making it popular with families, retirees, and those seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle. Also being only 12 miles or so from the regional centre of Barnstaple.
SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating with gas combination boiler. UPVC double glazed windows and external doors. Remainder of a 10 year NHBC warranty. Approx £186 per annum service charge paid to First Port, covering the maintenance of the communal areas.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C.
TENURE: Freehold.
DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From South Molton head west on the B3227 (West Street). Continue straight over the two mini roundabouts and turn left at the third roundabout into Oaktree Road/Honeymead Meadow. Continue along Oaktree Road and Number 18 will be found on your right hand side on the corner of the turning into Merryweather Way with number and for sale board displayed.
Covered entrance to UPVC double glazed door into:
ENTRANCE HALL: Stairs to the first floor, radiator and laminate flooring.
CLOAKROOM: Low level dual flush WC, wash basin with extensively tiled splashback and radiator. Vinyl flooring.
LIVING ROOM: 4.53m x 3.80m Radiator and laminate flooring. Under stairs storage for cloaks and footwear.
KITCHEN/DINER: 4.77m x 2.74m 4.77m x 2.74m Working surface incorporating 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with up stands and tiled splash-back. Integrated four ring electric hob with double oven below and extractor above. Integrated fridge freezer, washer dryer and dishwasher. Wall mounted gas fire logic boiler, cupboards and drawers with matching wall units. Vinyl flooring, UPVC double glazed door onto the elevated south west facing patio area.
STAIRS AND FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Fitted carpet.
BEDROOM TWO: 3.03m x 2.74m Radiator and fitted carpet.
BEDROOM THREE: 3.56m x 2.84m max Pleasant views over green amenity space, radiator and fitted carpet.
BATHROOM: Bath with shower mixer taps fitted and tiled splashback, low-level dual flush WC and wash basin. Chrome ladder style radiator extractor fan and vinyl flooring. Shaver point.
BEDROOM FOUR: 2.72m x 1.84m Radiator and fitted carpet. Door leading to the second floor staircase:
MASTER BEDROOM: 6.93m x 3.45m Superb dual aspect room with elevated views to the rear of the property. Two radiators and fitted carpet. ENSUITE: fully tiled shower cubicle, low-level dual/WC and wash basin. Extractor fan, vinyl flooring and shaver point.
OUTSIDE: To the rear of the property is a semi detached GARAGE 6.08m x 3.18 having parking in front for one car, with an up and over door, power and light. Overhead storage. A pedestrian gate leads into the well curated low maintenance REAR GARDEN being laid with stone chippings, attractive flower beds and an elevated patio area coming off the kitchen. Outside water tap.
Listed by
Bideford
Brights
Reference: 88265439
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 01/04/2019
Expiry date: 31/03/2029
Current heating cost: £215/year
Potential heating cost: £215/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
16% since 2019
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 03/01/2025 (1 year ago) | £275,000 | +16% |
| Sold | 10/05/2019 (7 years ago) | £237,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 35 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £290,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 9 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 90 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £345,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 92 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £350,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 61 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £375,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 67 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £340,000 | 05/02/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 34 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £129,309 | 09/08/2024 | Flat |
| Same street 3 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £330,000 | 19/04/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 21 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £345,000 | 13/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 36 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £296,000 | 25/11/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 6 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £260,000 | 04/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 5 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £300,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 52 NADDER MEADOW, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4BR | £237,340 | 22/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 10 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £270,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 20 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £340,000 | 21/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 38 OAKTREE ROAD, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FJ | £260,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 MAGDALENE WAY, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FH | £247,950 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BLUECOAT CLOSE, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FF | £224,950 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 BLUECOAT CLOSE, SOUTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX36 4FF | £224,950 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £298,687 (15 sales)
Area average: £233,798 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Devon. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Devon.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | South Molton Hospital | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | The Cheese Larder | 0.4 miles |
| Bus stop | South Molton Square (Westbound) | 0.4 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Londis | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Kings Nympton | 6.1 miles |
| Train station | Umberleigh | 6.1 miles |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 10.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 30 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton Community Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 18 Jan 2024 |
| South Molton United CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 19 Oct 2023 |
| South Molton Community College | Secondary | 0.5 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Filleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 2.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| North Molton Primary School | Primary | 3.0 miles | Good — 3 Nov 2012 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).