South Brent

A beautifully presented cottage with studio, sand school, stables, paddocks and river frontage, all set alongside just over 6 acres in a peaceful rural setting. EPC Band: E.

Situation - Situated in the peaceful hamlet of Lutton, 2 Lutton Cottages is less than 1 mile from the vibrant village of South Brent. The village offers a range of everyday amenities including shops, pubs, a primary school and a health centre, as well as excellent access to the A38 for swift connections to Plymouth, Exeter and the M5 beyond.

Totnes (9 miles) and Ivybridge (6 miles) provide mainline rail links to London Paddington, while Dartmoor National Park, which surrounds the area, offers some of the finest walking, riding and outdoor pursuits in the country. Footpaths from the hamlet run in the direction of South Brent and Brent Hill, whilst a bridleway leads towards access to the open moor. Public woodland extends across the valley, adding to the sense of seclusion and natural beauty, yet with excellent connectivity to the wider region.

Description - 2 Lutton Cottages is a charming period cottage, beautifully renovated and extended by the current owners to create a comfortable and versatile home. Set in the quiet hamlet of Lutton within Dartmoor National Park, the property offers a rare lifestyle opportunity with land, stables, a sand school and river frontage, all within easy reach of South Brent and the A38.

The accommodation blends character and practicality, with a spacious, light-filled kitchen, and generous lounge complemented upstairs by three bedrooms. In addition, a further ground floor space is currently used as a playroom, but could make an ideal study or guest bedroom. The south-facing garden includes a detached studio, while across the track are 6.12 acres of gently sloping paddocks, a modern barn configured with 3 loose boxes and extensive storage area, sand school and direct river frontage to the River Avon, ideal for those seeking space, nature and a rural way of life.

Accommodation - From the garden, glazed French doors open into a superb kitchen and dining room, an impressive space with a vaulted ceiling, triple skylights and exposed stonework. This stylish room blends modern design with period character, offering plenty of natural light and ample space for cooking, dining and entertaining. Integrated appliances, a built-in double oven and sleek cabinetry sit alongside a dining area. Openings in the original stone wall link the kitchen to the sitting room beyond, with steps up leading through.

The sitting room is a comfortable, well-proportioned space with a woodburning stove set into a fireplace, perfect for relaxing in front of the fire. From here, a doorway leads through to a further ground-floor room ideal as a guest bedroom or home office. Off the entrance hall is a utility room with modern fittings, including a w/c.

Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first floor, where the three bedrooms enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. With its vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, bedroom 1 is a generous size and benefits from a smart en-suite shower room, whilst bedrooms 2 and 3 share a contemporary family bathroom.

Outside - The south-facing garden is a true delight, beautifully stocked with flowering shrubs and mature planting, with two patio seating areas and a level lawn. A stone path leads to a detached studio with power and light, ideal for hobbies, working from home or storage. Beyond is a pedestrian gate out to the track.

Across the track is a well-sized private parking area with gated access into the land, which extends to approximately 6.12 acres. The land is gently sloping and arranged into three enclosed paddocks, with well-maintained hedgerows, open views across rolling countryside, and a good network of internal access.

A stone track leads down through the first field to a well-equipped yard around a sizeable modern barn. The barn includes three loose boxes and a central open-plan stable space, with concrete flooring, lighting and water.

Beside the yard is a sand school measuring approximately 20m x 30m, enclosed by post and rail fencing and sheltered by mature boundaries, making it ideal for year-round use.

In the lowest paddock, in the bottom corner of the land, is a particularly special feature—direct frontage to the River Avon. With a mix of meadow grass, established trees and a gently sloping bank, this tranquil spot offers a peaceful place to enjoy the natural surroundings

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Electric central heating system. According to Ofcom, superfast broadband and variable in-home, good outdoor mobile coverage available.

A public footpath runs along the eastern boundary of the first field.

Directions - From the A38, take the Marley Head junction and follow signs for South Brent. On entering the village, turn right onto Station Road, then take the second left at Station Approach towards Aish and Didworthy. At the T junction, turn right and continue uphill for approximately 300 yards. Turn right again, signposted Lutton, and continue up the steep hill. Take the left-hand turn at the grass triangle, then follow the drive, bearing left at the fork. The parking area for 2 Lutton Cottages is at the end.