13.39 Acres - Holcombe Down Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14
- Land size
- 13.39 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- 13.39 Acre Smallholding/Equestrian Property
- Hill Top Position with Panoramic Sea Views
- No Onward Chain
- Four Bedroom Detached Farmhouse
- Range of Useful Outbuildings & Stables
- Southerly Facing Position just Outside of Teignmouth
- Double Garage & Ample Parking Available
Description
Sitting in a delightful south facing hill top position with panoramic sea views, Higher Holcombe is an impressive small holding centred around a detached dwelling with a range of adaptable outbuildings and stables, together with surrounding pasture and amenity land extending to 13.39 acres.
INTRODUCTION
Higher Holcombe represents a unique opportunity to acquire a versatile residential smallholding, set in a delightful private yet accessible location along the ever popular South Devon coastline. The property is set within a ring fenced block of 13.39 acres, enjoying a southerly facing location with panoramic sea views. Offering an superb proposition to lifestyle buyers, agricultural businesses, equestrian interests and investors alike.
DESCRIPTION
The property is constructed of part rendered, part clad block walls under a tiled roof, together with an attached double garage. Upon entry from the front, a uPVC double glazed entrance porch greets you and provides storage for coats and shoes. A door then leads into a central hallway area, off of which the ground floor accommodation can be accessed and stairs rise to the first floor. To your right is a sizeable farmhouse kitchen, with a range of wall and base units and integrated appliances including oven, electric hob and a full-sized dishwasher. The kitchen provides an area for a dining table and then a door leads into a useful utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and doors giving access both to the front and rear of the property. Additionally the attached double garage can be accessed via the utility room. Next to the kitchen is a formal dining room with serving hatch linking the two rooms and then back across the hallway is an expansive living room which enjoys a triple aspect, making the most of the far reaching views. This room also enjoys a feature wood-burning stove. Finally, completing the ground floor accommodation, there are two double bedrooms situated adjacent to the living room, both of which benefit from en-suite shower rooms, along with a ground floor cloakroom/wc. On the first floor a landing gives access to two large double bedrooms with phenomenal views, along with a family bathroom. The larger of these two bedrooms is currently the master and benefits from a large en-suite.
SITUATION
Higher Holcombe is situated within a highly desirable location, approximately 0.5 miles to the northwest of the coastal town of Teignmouth. Teignmouth affords an extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities befitting those of an important regional and administrative centre. The area also benefits from a number of noted primary, secondary and further education facilities.
OUTSIDE
Approaching the property from the front, an area of off-road parking sits in front of a double garage and there is a further yard to the east of the house itself providing further parking and access to the garden and accompanying land. At the rear of the property there is a delightful enclosed garden which is predominately laid to lawn and bordered by mature plants, bushes and flowering shrubs.
Higher Holcombe is further complimented by a range of outbuildings and stable block, previously having served the holding for storage of fodder and machinery, alongside providing accommodation for livestock. The buildings may afford scope for a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining planning consent.
The excellent combination of house and buildings together with adjoining pasture provide an wonderful setting, affording considerable agricultural, equestrian and amenity appeal.
Overall the property extends to 13.39 acres in total and is offered for sale as a whole or in up to two lots as detailed in these sales particulars.
BUILDINGS
Situated to the east of the farmhouse is an extensive range of outbuildings and a stable block. These buildings have historically and are currently used for agricultural/equestrian purposes, however, may afford potential for a variety of alternative uses, subject to necessary planning consents. The dimensions of each building can be more particularly detailed in the enclosed floor plan.
THE LAND
Contained within a ring fence is an excellent block of gently sloping and undulating pasture measuring 13.39 acres. The diversity of the land affords versatility and is considered to offer significant appeal to those with agricultural and equestrian interests.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric is connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Private borehole water supply and private drainage.
Council Tax: Teignbridge Council - Band F
DIRECTIONS
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From Teignmouth, head north on the B3192, continuing up Breakneck Hill. Turn left at the T junction onto Holcombe Down Rd.
Proceed along this road for approximately 0.5 miles, where the property will be situated on the left hand side and marked by Greenslade Taylor Hunt ‘For Sale’ boards.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 900 Mbps, highest available upload speed 900 Mbps. (Ofcom).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-01
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
900 Mbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Hazeldown School857 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 403
- Type
- Community school
- Teignmouth Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 197
- Type
- Academy converter
- Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 134
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Westcliff Primary Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 296
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Shaldon Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 0 to 11
- Pupils
- 229
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road1.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 748
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dawlish College2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 782
- Type
- Academy converter
- Teign School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Type
- Academy converter
- South Devon UTC4.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 184
- Type
- University technical college
- Newton Abbot College5.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,108
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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