Diptford, Totnes

Land and woodland
(shaded blue on the plan)

The land extends to approximately 13.53 acres in total and comprises two field parcels of permanent pasture amounting to approximately 13.02 acres, together with a triangular block of woodland extending to approximately 0.51 acres. The property is being sold by informal tender (see below for further details).

Previously used for livestock grazing, the land is gently  sloping and offers potential for a range of other uses including amenity/ recreation/ equestrian or conservation uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. 

Access may be gained via a single vehicular width gateway, one for each field, from the council maintained Charford Cross to Kerswell Cross road.

TENURE

The land is being offered on a freehold basis subject to a Grazing License expires on 30 September 2026. 

Following completion, the remaining rent will be transferred to the new licensor in the same way as set out in the license.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior), such that purchasers’ are invited to submit their highest and final offers in a sealed envelope by 12pm on Tuesday 28th April 2026. Tender forms are available on request from the Sole Selling Agent.

All tenders must be submitted to 6 Fore Street, South Brent, TQ10 9BQ in an envelope clearly marked ‘Brook House’. 

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 land is offered for sale.

SERVICES

This land is currently served by a natural spring water supply.

OTHER 

The land is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY

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

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.