Diptford, Totnes
- Land size
- 2.8 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Solar Panels
- Beautifully maintained gardens with a vegetable patch and private woodland
- Idyllic yet accessible South Hams location
- Far-reaching countryside views
- Five bedrooms
- Impressive main reception room with bay window and exposed stone fireplace
- Versatile outbuildings including a barn and stables
- Set within a plot of approximately 2.8 acres
- A further 13.02 acres available by separate negotiation
- Spacious country home
Description
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. There is also a further 13.02 acres available by separate negotiation, if of interest.
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. It benefits from close proximity to local amenities and transport links, while also being within the catchment area for well-regarded primary and secondary schools.
Please see the plan showing the boundaries of the property - shaded white.
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
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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.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-23
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,704 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Standard Copper (ADSL)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private 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
14 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
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
- Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 54
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- South Brent Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 163
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ugborough Primary School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 114
- Type
- Academy converter
- Harbertonford Church of England Primary School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dartington Church of England Academy4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 286
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- King Edward VI Community College4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 940
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ivybridge Community College5.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 2,262
- Type
- Academy converter
- South Dartmoor Community College8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 801
- Type
- Academy converter
- Paignton Academy9.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,568
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kingsbridge Academy9.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,199
- 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
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
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
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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