Gale, Bickington
- Land size
- 1.23 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- NO FORWARD CHAIN
- 1.23-acre paddock suitable for equestrian or other uses
- Large south facing garden
- Far-reaching countryside views from every room
- Spacious kitchen/dining room with Rayburn cooker
- Three bedrooms
- Excellent access to the A38, Exeter and Plymouth within minutes
- Double garage and off-road parking
- Living room with original fireplace recess
- Semi-rural location
Description
Luscombe Maye is delighted to bring to market 2 Gale Cottages, a charming three-bedroom semi-detached country home, positioned on the outskirts of Bickington and enjoying a peaceful rural setting while remaining highly accessible. The property benefits from far-reaching countryside views from every room, a generous south facing garden, a paddock of 1.23 acres suitable for horses or a variety of other uses, and a double garage which has previously been used as a stable. Ideally located, the A38 Devon Expressway is just a five-minute drive away, offering convenient access to Exeter, Plymouth and beyond.
The ground floor accommodation centres around a spacious kitchen/dining room, enjoying attractive countryside views and featuring an Rayburn cooker, creating a warm and welcoming heart of the home with ample space for dining and everyday family life. The living room also benefits from rural views and features an original character recess where a fireplace would once have been, adding charm and potential.
Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, where there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which benefit from built-in wardrobes. All bedrooms enjoy open countryside views, further enhancing the rural feel of the property. Completing the accommodation is a spacious family bathroom, fitted with a bath and an electric shower over, together with a WC and wash hand basin.
Externally, the property offers a generous south facing garden ideal for outdoor living, entertaining, or family use, with a 1.23 acre paddock providing an excellent opportunity for equestrian use. The double garage offers flexibility and potential for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents.
2 Gale Cottages represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a rural home with land, views and excellent transport links, particularly appealing to equestrian buyers or those seeking a countryside lifestyle within easy reach of nearby towns and amenities.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
Verified Material Information
Council Tax band: C
Tenure: Freehold
Property type: House
Property construction: Walls in insulated cavity brickwork under pitched slate roofs and with flat roof over bathroom/kitchen extension.
Energy Performance rating: E
Number and types of room: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Sewerage treatment plant
Heating: Other-powered central heating is installed. The system was installed at an unknown date.
Heating features: Rayburn and Double glazing
Broadband: ADSL copper wire
Mobile coverage: O2 - Poor, Vodafone - OK, Three - Great, EE - Great
Parking: Garage, Off Street, and Private
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: No
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: None
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: No
Loft access: Yes - insulated and unboarded, accessed by: Loft hatch
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LOCAL AUTHORITY
Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX.
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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BICKINGTON
Bickington village is about five miles West of Newton Abbot, and 4 miles Northeast of Ashburton, on the River Lemon. The church is 15th century and there is an active village hall. The nearby market town of Totnes is within 10 miles and provide a number of independent shops, galleries, butchers and greengrocers while the larger town of Newton Abbot offers a wide range of everyday amenities including supermarkets as well as a bustling shopping centre with a range of shops, restaurants, weekly markets, cafes and pubs. Dartmoor is about 3 miles to the North providing exceptional walks, leisure activities and horse riding and there is sailing at Torbay, Dartmouth and Plymouth. Some of the finest beaches on the South coast are also within easy reach.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- Ask Agent
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,697 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
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Standard Copper (ADSL)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Garage
- 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
15 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
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
- Blackpool Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 244
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Denbury Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 111
- Type
- Community school
- Ashburton Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 161
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ilsington Church of England Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 95
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 467
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- South Dartmoor Community College2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 801
- Type
- Academy converter
- Coombeshead Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 870
- Type
- Academy converter
- Newton Abbot College3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,108
- Type
- Academy converter
- South Devon UTC4.2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 184
- Type
- University technical college
- Teign School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,111
- 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
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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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