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Guide Price£660,000

Littlehempston, Totnes

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Four-bedroom barn conversion within an exclusive courtyard development
  • Flexible split-level accommodation with a unique dual staircase layout
  • Garden room with bi-fold doors to the terrace and garden
  • Enclosed sunny garden overlooking orchard meadows
  • Courtyard parking
  • Stunning open-plan living and entertaining space
  • Sought-after South Devon hamlet location near Totnes
  • Character features and elevated countryside views
  • No onward chain
  • Close to Totnes, Dartmoor, the River Dart and South Devon coastlines

Description

A unique four-bedroom barn conversion set within an exclusive courtyard development in the sought-after village of Littlehempston, offering characterful and versatile accommodation, a sunny enclosed garden and excellent access to Totnes, Dartmoor and the South Devon coast.

Hockings is an exceptional four-bedroom barn conversion forming part of an exclusive collection of beautifully restored former farm buildings at Higher Court Farm.

Approached via a courtyard setting, the property immediately impresses with its unique layout and abundance of natural light. The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of the building's character, with two separate staircases connecting the different living spaces.

On the ground floor are two generous double bedrooms, both enjoying direct access to the courtyard and sharing a stylish Jack and Jill bathroom. A useful utility room, cloakroom and additional storage complete this level.

The expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces accessed via original stone steps. Designed as the heart of the home, this room is fitted with a comprehensive range of modern cabinetry and integrated appliances, while the adjoining garden room benefits from three bi-fold doors opening directly onto the rear terrace and garden.

The principal living accommodation occupies the upper floors, where a spacious sitting room with exposed character features and elevated views. Further bedrooms and beautifully appointed bath and shower rooms offer flexibility.

Outside, the enclosed rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect and overlooks surrounding orchard meadows. To the front, courtyard parking is available for one vehicle. Residents also have the benefit of access to a nearby community-owned orchard, a wonderful local amenity that enhances the rural lifestyle on offer. Additional land may also be available by separate negotiation.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: TBC awaiting banding

Local Authority: South Hams District Council

Services: Mains electricity, with Electrorod digiline electric heating, mains water, private drainage (shared drainage system between the four barns). The electricity for the drainage system is supplied from unit 1 with sub meter.

Service Fee: TBC. Owners will become directors of the management company.

EPC: Current E (48) Potential D (56)

Viewings: Very strictly by appointment only

Location: The sought-after village of Littlehempston, surrounded by the rolling landscapes of South Devon. The village is home to a historic church and the well-regarded Tally Ho community pub, while the market town of Totnes is just a short drive away, offering an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and a mainline railway station with direct services to London. The beautiful River Dart, South Devon coastline and Dartmoor National Park are all within easy reach, making this an ideal location for those seeking a rural lifestyle without compromising on connectivity. Exeter and Plymouth are also readily accessible for commuting and wider amenities.

Directions: From Totnes, follow the A381 towards Newton Abbot and take the turning for Littlehempston, located close to The Pig & Whistle public house. Continue through the village, crossing the stone bridge, and then take the turning signposted towards Uphempston. Higher Court Barns can be found a short distance along on the right-hand side.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: We would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property, but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of fact that the property or its services are in good condition. Neither Charles Head, nor any of its employees, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Floorplans are for guidance purposes only and may not be to scale. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any regulations or other consent has been obtained. . If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THESE PARTICULARS AS TO THIS PROPERTY ARE MADE WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY ON THE PART OF CHARLES HEAD.

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Property details

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

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
48 E
56 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

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Limited NoneThree None NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    87
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    163
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Grove School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    342
    Type
    Community school
  • Dartington Church of England Academy1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    286
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Broadhempston Village Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    43
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • King Edward VI Community College1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    940
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Paignton Academy4.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,568
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Torquay Boys' Grammar School5.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,087
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys
  • Torquay Girls' Grammar School5.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,058
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • South Dartmoor Community College5.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    801
    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

Morrisons Totnes, Totnes1.5 miles
Spar - Totnes, Totnes1.7 miles
Co-op Ipplepen, Ipplepen2.7 miles

GP surgery

Leatside Surgery1.3 miles

Pharmacy

Morrisons Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

Totnes Hospital1.5 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

Totnes Rail Station1.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Littlehempston Cross363 metres

Typical drive times

Totnes5 min · 2.5 miles
Paignton15 min · 7.4 miles
Newton Abbot14 min · 7.2 miles
Exeter (city)37 min · 24 miles
Kingsteignton17 min · 8.3 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

High risk

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

Planning map: Flood Zone 3.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

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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