Harberton, Totnes

DESCRIPTION                                   

Luscombe Maye are delighted to bring to market this unique opportunity to purchase two distinctive off-grid properties via formal tender. The sellers aimed to build an off grid house that is cost effective, easy to run and heat and with no bills (apart from council tax) but that felt like a standard mains connected house.

The Paddocks consists of two timber built properties that sit on approximately an acre and a half of land. The cladding used is locally sourced sustainable timber from Haldon Forest. The main property offers an open plan kitchen/ diner/ lounge which is finished with a log burner and green scenic views. The bathroom consists on a double shower, hand basin and WC. This property features three sizeable  bedrooms, complimented by stunning surrounding views. Externally, there is a tiled patio area, perfect for enjoying some evening sun. The property benefits from solar panels with a generator and battery bank, and is very well insulated requiring little heating and staying cool in the summer. 

The second property is eco built, locally by the Black Dog Boys and insulated with sheeps wool. It offers open plan living, and includes a kitchen/ living area with exquisite views from a large picture window. The raised double bed also benefits from this fantastic scenery, and the space is finished with a log burner, adding to the cosy feel. This property would work perfectly as an air BNB, or space for guests.  There is an outdoor seating area perfect for enjoying an al fresco meal. This property also has solar panels and a battery bank. 

Externally, this plot offers an amazing field with 2 box field shelters on skids, and driveway parking for multiple vehicles. There is a newly installed borehole which gives a plentiful, strong supply of very pure water.

There is a professionally designed and installed off-grid electrical system with solar panels, an inverter, a large capacity rolls battery bank for storage and a diesel generator for back up.

Being a less than 10 minute drive from Totnes, and offering amazing scenery and off- grid benefits, this plot is a must see for anyone looking for a unique opportunity.

HARBERTON 

Harberton is one of the South Hams' most sought after villages, being close to Totnes and having its own strong community centring around St Andrew's Church, the popular Church House Inn and the parish hall. With an outstanding village pub and farm shop selling local produce (both within walking distance), it offers a superb lifestyle in an idyllic location. Totnes, within about 2 miles, is known as an Elizabethan town but has much earlier origins with a castle, a wonderful position on the River Dart and a main line railway station. It has a well regarded community college, full range of shops, a weekly market and a wide choice of cultural facilities.

FURTHER INFORMATION 

To ensure legal compliance, we require our sellers to complete a Property Information Questionnaire or provide a Material Information Guide along with the title document. If available, please scan the QR code or access the additional online material information ( )  . Alternatively, you can contact our team for this information.

Verified material information 

Council tax band: A
Tenure: Freehold
Property type: House
Property construction: timber framed timber clad timber windows
Electricity supply: No
Solar Panels: Yes
Other electricity sources: back up generator
Water supply: borehole
Sewerage: Sewerage treatment plant
Heating: LPG gas
Heating features: Double glazing and Wood burner
Broadband: ADSL copper wire
Mobile coverage: O2 - OK, Vodafone - Good, Three - Good, EE - Great
Parking: Driveway and Off Street
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
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: Level access
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: No
Energy Performance rating: C

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.

METHOD OF SALE

The Paddocks is being offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior) and the legal pack is in the process of being prepared by the sellers solicitor. If you would like a legal pack, please apply to the sellers solicitors (see details below).  

Tender forms are available from the agents and these must be submitted to 59 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5NJ  in an envelope clearly marked ‘The Paddocks tender’. The closing date for tenders is the Friday 15th August 2025

Buyers who wish to submit a tender will be required to sign a legal contract, available from the solicitor acting for the seller (see Legal Pack below) and provide a deposit of 10% of their offer price, as their tender. 

The successful purchaser will be liable to pay the sum of £1,500 + VAT as an administration fee in addition to their tender.

If either of these two component parts are not submitted, their tender risks being declined.

A tender which is accepted by the seller will be treated as a binding contract and immediately constitute an exchange of contracts. Legal completion and payment of the balance of the purchase price will follow approximately 28 days later, or in the time frame as set out in the legal pack.

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.

LEGAL PACK

A copy of the legal pack may be requested from Bartons Solicitors - for the attention of Claire Reynolds-

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