Widecombe-In-The-Moor
- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- FOR SALE BY TENDER - Closing Date Friday 18th September 2026 at Midday
- A Pair of Semi-Detached Granite Cottages
- Range of Stone and Granite Outbuildings
- Driveway Parking
- Plot Extending to almost half an acre
- No Water or Drainage Supply
- Extensive Renovation Required
- Huge Potential
- Idyllic Moorland Position
- A Unique opportunity, available for the first time in many years.
Description
Situation
Widecombe-in-the-Moor is a charming village in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, renowned for its stunning moorland scenery, rich history and traditional Devon character. Dominated by the impres-sive Church of St Pancras, known as the “Cathedral of the Moor,” the village has long been a focal point for local life.
Widecombe is famous for the folk song Widecombe Fair and its annual fair, which attracts visitors from across the region. With its picturesque cottages, welcoming cafés and easy access to Dartmoor's walking trails, Widecombe offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, heritage and rural tranquillity.
Description
FOR SALE BY TENDER. A fabulous opportunity near to Widecombe in the Moor, Stouts Cottages are a pair of Grade II listed granite-built houses now requiring extensive modernisation. In addition, there is a selection of stone outbuildings offering potential.
Accessed along a short private drive off a quiet moorland lane, there is extensive private parking. It should be noted that the only service provided presently is electricity. Provision will need to be made for water and drainage.
Access into the properties is limited, as they are deemed to be unsafe. Interested parties are therefore invited to visit the site at their own risk to carry out a limited visual inspection.
Tenders are invited to be received by Midday on Friday the 18th of September 2026. Further information is available by contacting our office in Chagford.
General Remarks & Stipulations
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.
Council Tax: Band C. £2255.44 for 2026 / 2027
EPC: N/A—Listed and unsuitable for inspection and assessment.
Services
Mains electricity only. No other services are provided.
Broadband available up to 1800 mbps (Source Ofcom)
Local and Planning Authority
West Devon Borough Council
Dartmoor National Park
Wayleaves, Easements
The property is sold subject to any Rights of Way, wayleave, Rights or Easements which exist at the time of the sale whether they are mentioned or not.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixture and fittings, unless specifically referred to in these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold.
Plans & Maps
Not to scale for identification purposes only. Promap Ordnance Survey reproduced with permission of HMSO (c) Crown copyright, all rights reserved. Licence number
Boundaries, Roads and Fencing
The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and neither the Vendor, nor their Agent will be responsible for defining the ownership of the boundary fencing and hedges.
Viewings
Viewers are welcome to attend the site in daylight hours at to carry out a limited visual inspection at their own risk. Access into the properties is not deemed to be safe.
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Brochures
Property BrochureFull Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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