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Guide Price£735,000

Cheston Lane, South Brent

Land size
2.08 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • NO FORWARD CHAIN
  • Approximately 2.08 acres with a useful outbuilding
  • Orchard with a variety of fruit trees
  • Spacious reception room with countryside views
  • Cosy snug with woodburner
  • Spacious detached bungalow
  • Offers exceptional versatility and considerable potential
  • Double garage and ample parking
  • Solar panels
  • Rural setting with convenient access to local amenities

Description

 

Luscombe Maye is delighted to present West Dene to the market, a spacious detached bungalow occupying approximately 1.76 acres of grounds, including an adjoining orchard, and complemented by a useful outbuilding. Formerly operating as a plant nursery, the property offers exceptional versatility and flexibility, presenting an exciting opportunity for purchasers seeking a home with generous accommodation, extensive grounds, and scope to adapt to a variety of individual requirements, subject to any necessary consents. Set within an attractive rural setting, West Dene combines comfortable living with a wealth of possibilities.

The property is entered via a large conservatory, providing an excellent space in which to relax and enjoy views across the gardens and surrounding grounds. Double doors open into a spacious reception room, flooded with natural light and enjoying far-reaching views over the countryside. Beyond lies a cosy snug, complete with a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Positioned to the rear of the property, the kitchen is fitted with ample storage and workspace.

The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, one benefiting from an en-suite shower room and the other served by a Jack and Jill bathroom. A further versatile room could be used as an additional bedroom, home office, or study. A separate WC completes the internal accommodation.

Externally, the property provides ample parking for numerous vehicles and benefits from a double garage.

The gardens extend across a substantial plot and are enclosed by mature hedging and established trees, providing a good degree of privacy. To the rear, a patio area surrounds the swimming pool, creating an attractive space for outdoor entertaining.

Beyond the gardens lies the adjoining orchard, occupying approximately one acre and offering excellent potential for those seeking a rural lifestyle. The orchard features a variety of established fruit trees and provides a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy throughout the seasons. It also benefits from a single garage, offering a versatile space that could be used for additional storage, a workshop, or a range of other practical needs. The orchard enjoys direct access from the house, as well as vehicular access from the road along the boundary, providing convenient access for a variety of uses.

Please refer to the accompanying plan, which illustrates the full extent of the property boundaries.

AGENTS NOTE

The property is offered for sale as a whole, comprising Lot 1 and Lot 2 as shown on the accompanying plan. Alternatively, the property is available to purchase as Lot 1 only.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

Verified Material Information

Costs and tenure
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: E - Please note there is an improvement indicator noted.
EPC rating: E

The building
Detached bungalow
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 receptions
Accessibility adaptations: None
Loft: insulated and unboarded, accessed by No ladder
Outside areas: Front garden and Rear garden
No spray foam insulation

Services
Mains electricity
Solar panels: owned outright
No mains water
Private drainage
No mains surface water drainage
LPG central heating
Heating features: Double glazing and wood burner
Broadband: 5G Mobile Broadband
Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Garage, Covered, and Private
Not in a controlled parking zone

Risks and restrictions
Not a listed building
Not in a conservation area
No tree preservation order
No environmental risks recorded
Specialist issues:
- Asbestos: Possibly
Onward chain: yes
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

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

The property is within Dartmoor National Park.

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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SOUTH BRENT 

The moorland village of South Brent stands in the valley of the River Avon under the southern foothills of Dartmoor National Park and on the northern edge of the lovely South Hams, fifteen miles from the centre of Plymouth.

The village is one with a strong community with three churches, one of which dates back to Norman times, a primary school and a wide variety of shops. There are well-regarded community colleges at Totnes and Ivybridge, approximately eight and five miles distant respectively, and both towns offer a comprehensive range of facilities for the wider community. Some of the finest beaches on the south coast, along with the South West Coast Path, are all within easy reach.

Situated just off the A38 Expressway, the village is well placed for quick access to Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter for which there are regular bus services. Rail services can be found at Ivybridge, approximately five miles distant, offering services to Plymouth, Totnes, Newton Abbot, Exeter St David's and on to Bristol, Cardiff and London.

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-13

Price history

DateChangePrice
28 Aug 2026Reduced 2% (−£15,000)£735,000
7 Aug 2026Reduced 6.2% (−£50,000)£750,000
Until 7 Aug 2026Asking price£800,000

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,727 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£353,365 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £198,060 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
49 E
63 D

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
Private Supply
Heating
Gas Heating
Broadband
No Internet Connection
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
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

32 Mbps

Superfast · available to 4% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • South Brent Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    163
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ugborough Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    114
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    54
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stowford School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    450
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Erme Primary School3.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Ivybridge Community College3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    2,262
    Type
    Academy converter
  • King Edward VI Community College6.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    940
    Type
    Academy converter
  • South Dartmoor Community College8.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    801
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Plympton Academy9.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    984
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kingsbridge Academy9.7 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

Co-op South Brent, South Brent1 mile
Morrisons Daily Ivybridge Costly Street, Ivybridge3.5 miles
Tesco Ivy Bridge Express, Ivybridge3.6 miles

GP surgery

South Brent Health Centre0.9 miles

Pharmacy

South Brent Pharmacy1 mile

Hospital

Totnes Hospital7.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Ivybridge Rail Station2.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

A38 Slip Road Shell Garage508 metres

Typical drive times

Sherford18 min · 12 miles
Ashburton14 min · 10 miles
Ivybridge10 min · 4.2 miles
Buckfastleigh12 min · 7.5 miles
Plymouth (city)26 min · 17 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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