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£440,000

Ford Road, WEMBURY, South Devon.

Land size
2.4 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached character cottage in need of modernisation
  • Scope to extend (STPP)
  • Equestrian home with detached timber stables
  • Approximately 2.4 acres of adjoining paddocks with separate entrance
  • Gated entrance and off road parking
  • Central village location
  • 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms
  • Easy distance to South West Coastal Path and Wembury beach
  • No onward chain
  • For sale for the first time in nearly 40 years

Description

The Cottage

Luscombe Maye is delighted to bring to market West Wembury Cottage, a detached home situated within the sought after South Hams village of Wembury, which is being sold with no forward chain and comes with double stables and 2.4 acres of paddocks where the current owners have historically kept ponies.

The property is a spacious three bedroom cottage enjoying a large garden and character features. The accommodation offers entrance hall, living room, dining, kitchen, and lean-to conservatory, laundry/utility, shower room and access to the rear garden from the ground floor. Stairs lead to the first floor where three bedrooms and a family bathroom are located. Outside, the property has an west facing, level rear garden with views across the valley to West Wembury, mainly laid to lawn with a double timber stable block and access to the paddocks.

There is a vehicular width entrance on the west side of the cottage which leads into the garden area from the road and this provides the parking area for the cottage.

By reference to the below floorplans, West Wembury Cottage extends to a total internal floor area of 1318 square feet (123 square metres).

The Land

The terrain of the paddocks features a gentle slope, with the lowest altitude at 60 metres above ordnance datum (AOD) and the highest at 70 metres AOD. The slope descends from southeast to northwest.

The land use is predominantly agricultural, accounting for 98.31% of the Site 2. The entire Site is classified as Grade 3 (Good to Moderate) agricultural land 3.

Paddock 1     0.89 acres

Paddock 2     1.483 acres

The land adjoins the rear garden at West Wembury Cottage but also runs along the rear gardens of other residential properties in this road. There is a separate access off Church Road into the paddocks.

SITUATION

The property is situated within the beautiful South Hams village of Wembury and minutes from the South Devon coastline - dedicated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village boasts a thriving community with amenities to include a 14th century church, primary school, forest school, convenience store, surgery, Inn and beach.

The maritime City of Plymouth, (just ten minutes drive away) provides the facilities of a major, regional centre, including a large university, medical school, good state and private schools, regional hospital, theatre, National Marine Aquarium and a wide selection of shops, including the Drakes Circus shopping mall. For the boating enthusiast Queen Anne's Battery Marina and the Royal Western Yacht Club of England provide excellent facilities within a short distance.

There are wonderful opportunities for walking on the South Devon coastal footpaths to both East and West, with further opportunities for walking or riding on Dartmoor just 8 miles to the North. There are 18 hole golf courses at Staddiscombe, Plympton and Bigbury.

VERIFIED MATERIAL INFORMATION

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## Costs and tenure
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: E
EPC rating: E

## The building
Detached house, standard brick and block construction
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 reception
Accessibility adaptations: None
Loft: insulated and unboarded, accessed by Hatch
Outside areas: Front garden and Rear garden
No spray foam insulation

## Services
Mains electricity
Mains water
Mains foul drainage
Mains surface water drainage
Oil central heating
Heating features: Double glazing and open fire
Broadband: FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet)
Mobile coverage: O2 ok, Vodafone good, Three ok, EE good
Parking: Garage, Driveway, and Gated
Not in a controlled parking zone
No disabled parking available

## Risks and restrictions
Not a listed building
Not in a conservation area
No tree preservation order
Title register restrictions (DN125279):
- There is a standard legal rule (a restriction) which means that if only one owner is left, they cannot sell the property on their own. This is a common measure to ensure that the money from a sale is handled correctly for everyone who has a financial interest in the property.
- The owner must not do anything that could damage the water pipes or equipment, or cause the water supply to be wasted or polluted.
- Any buildings must be set back at least 30 feet from the front of the property (a building line).
- The property cannot be used for any noisy, smelly, or offensive trades or businesses, and specifically cannot be used for burning clay or lime.
- The owner must not do anything on the property that would cause a nuisance or annoyance to the neighbours or the person who originally sold the land.
- Any houses on the land must be detached or semi-detached and built of brick or stone. If a building is made mostly of wood, the plans must be approved first.
- Temporary structures such as caravans, army huts, or buildings with corrugated iron roofs are not allowed without permission.
No environmental risks recorded
No specialist issues recorded
Onward chain: no

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.

GUIDE PRICES

Lot          By reference to the site plan       Guide Price
Lot 1       Cottage, garden and stable block    £400,000
Lot 2      Paddock 1 (0.89 acres)                      £15,000
Lot 3      Paddock 2 (1.483 acres)                    £25,000

The Whole                                                      £440,000

METHOD OF SALE

The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior), such that buyers are invited to submit their highest and final offers in a sealed envelope by Tuesday 4th August 2026 at 12 noon. Tender forms are available on request from the Sole Selling Agent.

All tenders must be submitted to Luscombe Maye, Newton Hill, Newton Ferrers, PL8 1AA in an envelope clearly marked ‘West Wembury Cottage’.

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 property is offered for sale.

Buyer(s) will be required to exchange contracts within twelve weeks of their solicitor receiving the draft contract documentation from the vendor’s solicitor.

TENURE

The Cottage is offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession on legal completion

AGENT NOTE

Site plans for identification purposes only. Not to be relied upon for conveyancing purposes.

DIRECTIONS

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agents, Luscombe Maye, Newton Hill, Newton Ferrers, PL8 1AA. For further information please telephone .

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-17

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,718 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£183,333 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £197,881 / 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
46 E
80 C

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
Mains

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
Driveway, Off-Street Parking
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

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Wembury Primary School272 metresOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    125
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Goosewell Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    394
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Elburton Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    470
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Coombe Dean School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,000
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Plymstock School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,515
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lipson Co-operative Academy4.3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,131
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Plympton Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    984
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hele's School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,378
    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

Asda Plymouth - Wembury Road PFS Express, Plymstock1.7 miles
Co-op Newton Ferrers, Newton Ferrers1.7 miles
Spar Brixton, Plymouth, Brixton2.1 miles

GP surgery

Wembury Surgery595 metres

Pharmacy

D A Tubb1.8 miles

Hospital

Mount Gould Hospital3.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field283 metres

Walking trail

South West Coast Path0.7 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

Plymouth Rail Station4.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Church Road162 metres

Typical drive times

Saltash23 min · 12 miles
Sherford12 min · 4.7 miles
Ivybridge21 min · 11 miles
Plymouth (city)17 min · 6.6 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

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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