Listed for £495,000
January 5, 2026
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Situation & Amenities - Formerly part of the Marley Estate and with a rich agricultural history, the small farming hamlet of Stidston is considered rare due to the surprising number of large stone barns and groups of barns within such a small community. Combining the Anglo-Saxon personal name ‘Stithweard’ meaning ‘guardian of the stith’ (a blacksmith’s anvil) and ‘tun’ meaning ‘farmstead’ or ‘estate’, Stidston forms the meaning ‘farmstead of Stithweard’ and gestures to this rural heritage are notable in this superb home.
Delighting in the atmosphere of a large village and set within the boundaries of Dartmoor National Park, is nearby South Brent which was once a thriving market town with a bustling trade in wool and annual fairs; the Zeal Tor Tramway, now dismantled, highlights the areas industrial past. Today, it still enjoys the dramatic moorland backdrop and gives a nod to its Bronze Age history with the nearby and impressive Eastern White Barrow burial cairn on the road to the Avon Dam.
South Brent is saturated in community spirit and showcases sustainable initiatives and projects. There is also the ‘Old School’ which was acquired by the locals and is now home to a gallery space for local artists, a bike bank and a variety of classes. The Art House has two studio rooms here and run some creative courses including basketry, ceramics, bookbinding and carpentry.
Further amenities in South Brent include the health-centre, pharmacy, post-office, hairdressers, several shops, delicatessen, butchers, florist, pubs and cafes. The village also offers several places of worship and the primary school, which is currently rated Good by Ofsted is in the catchment area for Ivybridge, Totnes and South Dartmoor secondary education each with excellent facilities. Sitting minutes away from the A38, South Brent is an excellent base for the larger cities of Plymouth and Exeter and with Dartmoor on its doorstep, there is a wealth of outdoor leisure pursuits to explore as well.
Services - Mains Electricity.
Oil-Fired Central Heating.
Private, Shared Water.
Private, Shared Drainage.
Broadband & Mobile - Due to the rural location here in the South Hams, Broadband & Mobile phone coverage can vary so please take a look at the Ofcom & OpenReach websites for more details about availability & coverage.
Tenure - Freehold.
Council Tax Band: D -
Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Totnes, TQ9 5NE.
Planning Authority - Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9JQ.
Viewings - Strictly by Appointment through Christopher's South Hams - please do call us to arrange.