Broadhempston

This charming two-bedroom stone cottage sits at the end of a terrace overlooking the church square in Broadhempston, Devon. Grade II-listed, the building is typical of the humble local vernacular, which is characterised by its villages of coherent buildings that blend beautifully with the surrounding countryside. The cottage has been completely restored inside, its bright, minimal palette complementing the building’s simple lines, adding brightness. The house has an enclosed garden and occupies a coveted position across from Broadhempston’s community shop. The coveted stretch of coastline Torquay and Brixham is within 20 minutes’ drive; the rugged expanse of Dartmoor is the same distance in the other direction.

Setting the Scene

Broadhempston retains a true sense of village life, with a village hall, community shop and post office, primary school, and two pubs. This part of Devon has long been coveted for its coves and secluded countryside; the South Hams were part of the Celtic Kingdom of Dumnonia, and the area was later littered with Roman hillforts.

This cottage was likely built in the 18th century, slightly later than its neighbour. Characterised by its rubble walls, the house has smart brick window dressings and a gable-ended Slate roof. It is enclosed by a stone wall, also listed, and the garden sits to the right of the plot.