Diptford, Totnes

Luscombe Maye is delighted to bring to market Brook House, a superb country home set within approximately 16.33 acres in total. Offering gardens, pasture, woodland, stables and a barn, the property presents an excellent opportunity for a variety of lifestyle or amenity uses. The property is being sold by informal tender (see below for further details).

Lot 1 – Brook House, woodland, paddock, stables and barn
(shaded white on the plan)

Brook House is a beautifully presented five-bedroom country home set within approximately 2.8 acres in an idyllic yet accessible South Hams location. The property enjoys well-maintained gardens, areas of woodland and paddock, all combining to create a peaceful setting with far-reaching countryside views. A stable block and barn add further versatility.

The heart of the home is the impressive main reception room — a generously proportioned space ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. A striking bay window frames views over the garden and fills the room with natural light, while an exposed stone fireplace with wood-burning stove provides a warm and characterful focal point.

The accommodation flows seamlessly into a separate dining room, perfect for more formal occasions. The well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room offers ample storage and preparation space, along with room for informal dining. A rear porch provides convenient access to the gardens, while a utility room, pantry and ground-floor shower room enhance practicality. Internal access to the garage offers additional storage and flexibility.

Upstairs, five well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom enjoys attractive views over the surrounding countryside, while four further bedrooms provide adaptable space for family, guests or home working. These are served by a family bathroom and an additional shower room.

Externally, the gardens are beautifully maintained and include a vegetable patch, creating a private and peaceful environment. Woodland planted with native trees adds further character and amenity value. The outbuildings, including a barn and block of stables, provide excellent scope for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Brook House offers a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and characterful country home in the heart of the South Hams countryside.

Land and woodland
(hatched blue on the plan)

The land extends to approximately 13.53 acres in total and comprises two field parcels of permanent pasture amounting to approximately 13.02 acres, together with a triangular block of woodland extending to approximately 0.51 acres. The property is being sold by informal tender (see below for further details).

Previously used for livestock grazing, the land is gently  sloping and offers potential for a range of other uses including amenity/ recreation/ equestrian or conservation uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. 

Access may be gained via a single vehicular width gateway, one for each field, from the council maintained Charford Cross to Kerswell Cross road.

This land is currently served by a natural spring water supply.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

Verified Material Information
Council Tax band: G
Tenure: Freehold
Property type: House
Property construction: Standard brick and block construction
Energy Performance rating: Survey Instructed
Number and types of room: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: Yes - owned outright
Other electricity sources: Solar battery
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: Oil-powered central heating is installed. The system was installed at an unknown date.
Heating features: Double glazing and Solar water
Broadband: ADSL copper wire
Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Good, Three - Good, EE - Good
Parking: Garage and Driveway
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: Anob
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term area flood risk: No
Historical flooding: No
Flood defences: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: Level access
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: No
Loft access: Yes - insulated and unboarded, accessed by: Through trap door
All information is provided without warranty. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The information contained is intended to help you decide whether the property is suitable for you. You should verify any answers which are important to you with your property lawyer or surveyor or ask for quotes from the appropriate trade experts: builder, plumber, electrician, damp, and timber expert.

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METHOD OF SALE

The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior), such that purchasers’ are invited to submit their highest and final offers in a sealed envelope by 12pm on Tuesday 28th April 2026. Tender forms are available on request from the Sole Selling Agent.

All tenders must be submitted to 6 Fore Street, South Brent, TQ10 9BQ in an envelope clearly marked ‘Brook House’. 

The seller does not undertake to accept the highest or any of the offers and the seller reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the way in which the land is offered for sale.

OTHER 

The property is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE.

Please note there is an improvement indicator noted. 

LETTINGS

Luscombe Maye also offers an Award Winning Lettings service. If you are considering Letting your own property, or a buy to let purchase, please inform us and we can put you in contact with the Lettings team who would be delighted to discuss our range of bespoke services with you.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Luscombe Maye, South Brent. 

DIRECTIONS

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DIPTFORD

Diptford, a pretty South Hams village with a parish church and primary school, is about five miles from Totnes and three miles from the A38 at Marley Head. The village and its surrounding countryside are in an area of outstanding natural beauty. South Brent, within about three miles, has a useful choice of shops and a post office. Totnes, known as an Elizabethan town but much older with a castle, a wonderful position on the River Dart and a main line railway station (London 3 hours), has a community college, a full range of shops, a weekly market and a wide choice of cultural facilities.