Listed for £695,000
December 26, 2025
Sold for £360,000
2004
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The property benefits from two staircases rising to the first floor. Upstairs, there are five principal bedrooms, four of which are good-sized doubles, including a bedroom with en suite shower room. There is also a single bedroom, a family bathroom and an additional shower room. Each bedroom enjoys a varied outlook, predominantly over the surrounding countryside.
In addition, there is a first-floor reception room with adjoining kitchen area and large wet room, which was previously used as an integral granny flat. Subject to obtaining any necessary consents, this area could be adapted to form a self-contained annex if required.
Outside - The approach to Manymead is via a driveway providing ample off-road parking, which has historically accommodated at least five to six vehicles. There is a wooden outbuilding with power and lighting, primarily used for storage.
The gardens are a particular feature of the property and extend to approximately 0.54 acres in total. Areas of lawn are interspersed with mature shrubs, bushes and trees, creating a well-established and private setting. A large pond with a bridge sits within one section of the garden, while a further south-easterly facing garden area is framed by planted beds and enjoys open views. There is a patio area, two garden sheds, and an aluminium greenhouse, with parts of the garden currently used for growing flowers and vegetables. A second larger shed with power is used as a workshop.
Services - Mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating.
Water supply understood to be via an unmetered mains supply from the road, shared with neighbouring properties.
Drainage via a shared septic tank located within neighbouring grounds, with maintenance costs shared equally.
According to Ofcom, superfast service is available with maximum download speeds of up to 60 Mbps. Good outdoor and variable in-home mobile coverage available.
Directions - From Totnes, take the A381 towards Kingsbridge up Kingsbridge Hill (Western Bypass). At the traffic lights on the Western Bypass turn Right and follow the signs for Plymouth and continue following signs for Avonwick and the A38. After approximately 7 miles just after the 30 mph signs and the AVONWICK sign turn right into Manymead. This is before reaching the bridge and fuel station. Continue up the drive, where the property can be found on the right. Access to Avonwick from the A38 is well signposted, Manymead is over the bridge in the village, heading towards Totnes and on the left.