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Phil Spencer on fuel Gillian Molesworth learns to save energy in Devon with TV’s Phil Spencer P4-5

Ideal venue for romantics Becky Sheaves discover the secrets of The China Tower at Bicton P38-39

Option for retiring types Retiring in the Westcountry? Check out our ten of the best retirement properties P42-43

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The allure of coastal views can help to sell homes. A new development, pictured above, has sold out completely within eight months of its launch. Built by local housebuilder Cavanna Homes, the 12 homes in the Seascape scheme are located on cliffs above St Mary’s Bay, Brixham. Each of the detached and semidetached properties has now been sold. They are built to a reverselevel design to make the most of the sea views. Glass concertina doors lead from the first floor living rooms on to a balcony, with an outdoor staircase leading to the gardens. Lynn Worley from Cavanna Homes says: “The clever designs have maximised the benefits of the wonderful sea views – something house hunters find hard to resist!”

Research from property website Rightmove has found that property sales now depend more on broadband speeds than traditional factors such as the quality of local schools and transport links. A property can be worth up to 20% less if the broadband connection is substandard, the website warns. Rightmove has added a broadband speed checker to each one of its property listings, giving property hunters a speedometer-style display to show typical speeds. Oliver Custance Baker from Strutt & Parker’s Exeter office agrees: “Without doubt, internet connectivity has never been more of a necessity than it is today and will continue to be as the next generation of buyers pushes through.”

A special event is taking place this weekend at the new town of Cranbrook, near Exeter. The Part Exchange and Open House weekend gives purchasers all the information they need about taking advantage of Taylor Wimpey’s Part Exchange Plus incentive. “We offer those moving up the property ladder at Cranbrook a guaranteed price for their old home, based on the average of independent professional valuations,” explains Janine Copleston of Taylor Wimpey. There will be a wide range of four and five-bedroom homes open to view today and Sunday (March 8 and 9) between 11am and 5pm, priced from £259,995. For more details call 01392 349980 or visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk.

Hot properties on the market this week St Germans, South East Cornwall £150,000

The Coach House and stables is a development opportunity in the pretty riverside village of St Germans. It has planning permission to become a 1,500 sq ft three-bedroomed house. It’s a stone’s throw from the quay and down its own private drive. Agents: Stags, Plymouth, 01752 223933, www.stags.co.uk

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Farmhouse sells in 12 weeks Trelake Farm in Whitestone near Exeter has been sold after 12 weeks on the market and 31 viewings. The new buyers of this four- bedroomed Devon longhouse with seven acres and an annexe come from nearby Exmouth, while the vendors have moved away to Lincolnshire.

Sold by:Stags, Exeter (01392 255202, www.stags.co.uk) off a guide price of £

City living is set to reach a new level of luxury at a development in Exeter which will have a professional concierge service for all residents. The Dean Clarke House apartments on Southernhay will have a concierge on hand to offer a range of ways to assist in the smooth running of their everyday lives. It is the first time a service of its kind has been offered in Exeter – and probably the Westcountry, too.

“Having a concierge to hand is the ultimate luxury, complementing the exclusive high-quality services already in place here,” says Mark Edworthy, managing director of Dean Clarke Estate Ltd. “The concierge service is the first of its kind here and forms part of our plans to put Dean Clarke House on a par with properties in the most desirable residential areas of London.” Among the services available to all residents will be a dry cleaning,

laundry and tailoring service. Home cleaning and home deliveries will also be offered, as well as professional dog walking, floristry, gift-buying, travel arrangements and personal training. The complex of 23 new state-ofthe-art apartments was released this week and the show flat is now available for viewing. For further information call Will CrossleyTinney at Pyne & Lyon on 01392 908118 or visit the website www.deanclarkehouse.com

Grand Design project The Water Wheel Barn near Launceston has planning permission to be converted into three-bedroomed house. It’s been bought by a local couple with dreams of a Grand Design project.

Sold by: D R Kivell and Partners (01822 810810, www.drkivellandpartners.co.uk) off a guide price of £150,000.

in pretty locations and with lots of space

Kingsbridge, South Devon £1.1 million

Harleston Farm is a handsome barn conversion with four bedrooms, set in beautiful countryside. It comes with 27 acres of land, including six acres of woodland, and has fantastic views of the sea at nearby Slapton. Agents: Marchand Petit, Kingsbridge, 01548 857588, www.marchandpetit.co.uk

Cullompton, Mid Devon

£650,000

With five bedrooms and three reception rooms this substantial 16th century farmhouse has plenty of space for all the family. Outside, there’s 3.5 acres. The house, called Lower Knowle, is in a quiet rural location down a country lane. Agents: Stags, Tiverton, 01884 235705, www.stags.co.uk

Bought by London couple Nash Hill in Whitestaunton is a pretty house with 2.3 acres of lovely gardens. It is beautifully presented and attracted the attention of a couple from London, who were renting in nearby Ilminster while they were house hunting.

Sold by: Jackson-Stops and Staff, Taunton (01823 325144, www.jackson-stops.co.uk) off a guide price of £695,000

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4 home improvements Eco homes on sale now Eden, Yealmpton £595,000

This four-bedroomed architect-designed home has all sorts of ecofeatures, including an air circulation system providing fresh air throughout the house, plus photovoltaic and solar panels. It is on the edge of a desirable village in South Devon. Agents: Marchand Petit, Newton Ferrers, 0-1752 873311, www.marchandpetit.co.uk

Little Paddocks, Lyme Regis £1.25 million

This country house with sea views has photovoltaic panels providing a significant annual income. It has six bedrooms and comes with 2.7 acres and several outbuildings, on the West Dorset coast. Agents: Stags, Bridport, 01308 428000, www.stags.co.uk

Great Bow Yard, Langport £290,000

Built in 2006, this is one of 12 eco-homes in a sustainable development in Somerset. It has passive solar heating and is set in a speciallydesigned wildlife habitat. Agents: Stags, Yeovil, 01935 475000, www.stags.co.uk

Meeting TV’s Phil Phil Spencer, in person, comes across the same as he does on TV: personable, knowledgeable, and easygoing. The Location, Location, Location co-presenter is also tall, with what they refer to in singles ads as an “athletic build”. Not that I was checking him out or anything (though I did have a lot of school run mums to debrief later). I met Phil in Yealmpton near Plymouth, at the house of resident Dennis Birch. We were there to learn about energy efficiency. But I had other questions I wanted to ask property-pro Phil: like his views on the market in the South West, and what type of property he would recommend as a good investment. The school run mums wanted to know if he ever hung out in Cornwall, and if so, where. Also, what did he think of Kirstie Allsopp’s midDevon home – the one we didn’t get to see on TV? Yealmpton homeowner Dennis Birch is one of many who have recently taken up a free home assessment, offered in the South West by energy giant npower. Phil and I followed npower’s specialist Tom Marlow around the three-bedroom semi-detached house as he measured doorframes, peered into light bulbs, and examined the boiler. The result would show Dennis where he was losing heat (and money) and provide advice on how to improve it – which might include tapping into Government schemes. “Making energy-efficient improvements to your home is a great investment,” vouched Phil. “You can save yourself money in the short term, and it is also a great way to add value to your property.” Crucially, you want to think about your home’s energy rating – where it comes on the scale of “really efficient – was this house designed by engineers?” (A) down to “do you even have glass in those windowframes?” (G). The average score for existing homes is between D and E, with a score of 46. A few simple improvements could boost your house into C, giving it an edge for when you want to sell. Conversely, a low-energy score

Gillian Molesworth learns to save energy in Devon with homes expert Phil Spencer might be what estate agents call “an opportunity for negotiation”. “People often don’t know how much energy they’re wasting, because it’s invisible. It’s not like food, that you can see yourself throwing away,” said Phil. Good job we had a thermal camera – which for the

‘Making those energy-efficient improvements to your home is a great investment’ record is extremely clever. You point the camera at a building and it shows where heat is lost. If you point it at people, they glow like they’re in the film The Matrix. Dennis, it seems, is losing heat through his walls. Luckily, he qualifies for one of the Government schemes to add insulation for free. It was a good result for Dennis, and a good reason for the rest of us to sign up for a survey. Now I had Phil to myself. What, I asked, were his views on market – specifically, in the South West? “Generally, the property market is very polarised, and very regional. It worries me how often people read the front page of a newspaper that says the market is doing this or that,

which is helpful if you’re an economist, but not if you’re a person buying or selling. You need specific, local information about your area. “The South West is one of the most beautiful parts of England, which makes it very popular. If you live in a beautiful place, everyone wants to come and visit you, so that can be great for property value. The downside is that it is hard to get on the ladder. The Government’s Help To Buy scheme can help.” Phil encourages everyone to get on the property ladder if humanly possible. “Right now we’ve got low interest rates – they’re not going to get any lower. The question is how quickly they will move. “If you look at the numbers of people in the country and then the number of properties, there is a massive shortfall. We have an increasing population, we leave home earlier, get married later, get divorced more often, and live longer – and then you’ve got immigration. Over time that can only mean an increase in demand for property.” What type of house would he suggest? “I’m always encouraging people to think long term,” he said. “In the past, you could make mistakes and change your mind – or move. But when the market and the economy are slow, any mistake you make you’re going to have to live with. “I worry when people buy a house to suit them now. They might base their decisions around a job commute, or children. But things can happen quickly – all of those things might be different in five years. “Choose a house that’s going to be flexible. Ask yourself: will it cope with another child, with toddlers,

Phil Spencer offers Gillian Molesworth some advice about using a special thermal camera to spot energy wastage in the home with teenagers? Will it cope with you as you get older? Buy something that you can see yourself adding value to. Can you do a loft extension, for instance?” Of course, the doyenne of home improvements is Phil’s co-presenter Kirstie Allsopp, who divides her time between London and a grand country property in East Devon. Phil said that he had been to visit her

here, and that it was “properly nice”. (He repeated it for emphasis: “properly nice”.) Phil also spends some quality time with his family in Polzeath, North Cornwall, usually in May. Though a cricketer at heart, Phil is a recent convert to surfing – or rather, old school belly boarding. “I just bought myself an old-fashioned surfboard from the Original

Surfboard Company, and I can’t wait to use it,” he said. “Other years I’ve stood and watched people in the water in the freezing cold and thought, you must be mad. But then I tried it with the whole outfit – wetsuit and boots – and it was fun.” There was no point in trying stand up surfing for Phil – he said he would be outclassed by his wife

Fiona and their two sons, who all learned in to surf in Fiona’s native Australia. That was that. Time for Phil to catch his plane from Newquay. Goodbye Phil, goodbye Tom and Dennis. It only remained for me to take a thermal imaging camera home and direct it at my 19th century stone Cornish cottage. We didn’t have much heat coming out. But then, our

Phil’s tips for easy energy efficiency How you can save heat – and money ● Service your boiler every year to keep it running efficiently ● If you have a hot water tank, make sure it is lagged with an 80mm insulating jacket. Only use the immersion heater Not a pretty when needed ● Setting up your hot water cylinder picture – thermostat to 60C/140F will make sure thermal loss you don’t overheat your water unnecesfrom house, sarily left and far left

● If your central heating system also heats your hot water, make sure that you insulate all the pipes which are between the boiler and tank ● Fit thermostatic controls on your boiler, hot water tank and radiator valves (TRV’s) to have more control over the temperature in your house ● By turning your heating down 1°C you can save money and shouldn’t notice a difference in temperature ● When using a dishwasher, only use the high temperature wash programs for those really dirty dishes

Phil Spencer advises Devon homeowner Dennis Birch how to check his home’s energy efficiency

ancient Rayburn is on strike yet again, so that stands to reason. Not very exciting for the infographic. The school run was another matter… Npower’s free surveys are offered in most Westcountry postcodes. To find out more, visit www.npower.com/ press, or call 0800 072 1741 (landlines) or 0330 100 8123 (mobiles). You can also contact the Energy Saving Advice Service on 0300 123 1234.

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An an excellent conversion of a Traditional Dartmoor barn, with mellow granite elevations and a pitched slate roof. The property is Grade ll listed and dates from the C16th or C17th. The interior provides a spacious and versatile range of accommodation, suited to a variety of needs. Viewing of this property is highly recommended.

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NEWTON ABBOT

Guide Price: £310,000

A fine example of a Victorian property having been modernised to a high standard whilst maintaining many of its original features and utilising the space provided. The accomm incl entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen diner, utility area, cloakroom, 4 bedrooms, shower room & family bathroom along with uPVC DG, GFCH, a lrg courtyard garden & ORP.

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£725 PCM

A very well presented detached bungalow situated in a quiet close just a few minutes walk from the town centre. The property has Lounge/diner with Log Burner, Two Bedrooms, Driveway & Single Garage. (Fees apply)

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A chalet style property occupying a south facing position with superb views over the surrounding landscape. The spacious interior provides a range of accommodation ideal for family use or for those in active retirement with the advantage of a self- contained annexe for letting or a relative, along with outbuildings providing storage and work space. ●

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DENBURY

1 Bathroom

Guide Price: £310,000

An opportunity to acquire a family run business in a popular South Devon village, the cottage & business been has in the same ownership for 28 years. Accom inc dining rm, kitchen, cloakroom, living rm, 2 dbl bdrms, top floor master suite with en-suite bathroom also GFCH & courtyard garden. An ideal opportunity for a lifestyle purchase in a sought after area.

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2 Bathrooms

£750 PCM

A very spacious and unique apartment occupying the top floor wing of Devon House. Arranged over two levels the apartment has large living/dining room, En-suite master bedroom, Kitchen & Utility, Study & mezzanine with gallery. (Fees apply) ●

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Guide Price: £469,000

Newly refurbished to High Standard Kitchen with Appliances Separate Cloakroom Gas Central Heating Upvc Double Glazing Pleasant Level Gardens 1 Reception

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WRANGATON

WEMBURY

A delightful 3 bedroom bungalow style property with charming mature gardens to include stables, a successful and profitable boarding cattery business together with approximately seven acres of paddocks. EPC Rating D.

Cascading down the side of the valley this unique and intriguing house is almost hidden from the road, very spacious, light and airy, situated 1 mile from Wembury Beach. No chain. EPC Rating D.

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Guide Price ÂŁ625,000

Web Ref: 72240

AVETON GIFFORD

A detached, immaculately presented cottage with 4 spacious bedrooms and situated in a rural tranquil position a few miles from the coast. No chain. EPC Rating F. Guide Price ÂŁ475,000

Web Ref: 15307

THURLESTONE

Modbury Office

An immaculate 3 double bedroom 2 bathroom property with French doors leading to lawned gardens, eat-in kitchen with integrated appliances. Garage and allocated parking. EPC Rating D. Web Ref: 78924 ÂŁ425,000 Kingsbridge Office

Dartmouth

Totnes Office

Web Ref: 73590

DARTMOUTH

SALCOMBE

EAST ALLINGTON

AVONWICK

A beautifully presented 4 bedroom town house with views over the town towards the River Dart. Large reception room, conservatory, garden room/studio, landscaped garden, double garage and parking. EPC Rating D. Web Ref: 79162 ÂŁ550,000 Dartmouth Office

An individual barn conversion offering extensive family accommodation, including spacious reception areas and 4 double bedrooms, situated in a quiet valley, yet with excellent access to Kingsbridge, Totnes and Dartmouth. EPC Rating C. Web Ref: 76057 ÂŁ385,000 Kingsbridge Office

Kingsbridge

Millbrook

Modbury

Newton Ferrers Office

A beautifully presented detached 3 bedroom bungalow with views to Batson Creek, with a conservatory and a large detached garage plus additional hardstanding for parking cars/boats. EPC Rating D. Web Ref: 43473 Excess of ÂŁ575,000 Salcombe Office

A 5 bedroom 3 bathroom 2 reception room detached property, currently used as a 4 bedroom house with 1 bedroom annexe, to include parking and garden situated in the charming village of Avonwick. EPC Rating D. Web Ref: 77938 Guide Price ÂŁ470,000 Totnes Office

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Salcombe

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DITTISHAM

MOULT HILL, SALCOMBE

A stunning Grade II listed cottage situated on the waters edge with stunning river views - 3 bedrooms, 1 en suite, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, study, rear decked garden. No EPC required.

A 4 bedroom detached house set in generous gardens and enjoying magnificent open sea, coastal and rural views from its elevated position between North and South Sands. EPC Rating E.

ÂŁ925,000

Guide Price ÂŁ1,000,000

Web Ref: 77778

YEALMPTON

A superb architecturally designed eco efficient family home with 4 bedrooms, study, large attic room and 3 bathrooms situated in the heart of Yealmpton. EPC Rated B. Guide Price ÂŁ595,000

Web Ref: 79012

Newton Ferrers Office

Dartmouth Office

DITTISHAM

A well presented and spacious detached character property located in the riverside village of Dittisham with views from the gardens over the River Dart with garage and parking. EPC Rating F. Web Ref: 60437 ÂŁ670,000 Dartmouth Office

Web Ref: 48983

Salcombe Office

SOUTH HUISH

A Grade II Listed 4 bedroom thatched cottage of immense charm and character set in a pleasant easily managed garden in a peaceful rural hamlet a short distance from the coast. EPC Rating F. Web Ref: 33872 Guide Price ÂŁ575,000 Salcombe Office

Auctioneers for the South Hams SPRING COLLECTIVE AUCTION We are delighted to offer these two fine properties for auction on KINGSWEAR

10th April 2014

Refurbishment/ development opportunity of Edwardian terrace with stunning views of the Naval College. Guide Price ÂŁ250,000

Torpoint

Web Ref:59903

Totnes

Dartmouth Office

London

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FROGMORE Creekside bungalow with stunning views in central village location requiring updating. Guide Price ÂŁ375,000

Country House

Web Ref:74321

New Homes

Kingsbridge Office

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Discover hidden treasure in East Devon Nestling at the head of a little valley in East Devon, in an area designated for its outstanding natural beauty, is Boycombe Manor. This Grade II* listed manor house, built in the late 1400s or early 1500s, is set in its own estate with two cottages, farm outbuildings and 42 acres of countryside. The house is a gem of a place – not huge, but packed with beautiful historical details, such as carved stone mullion windows, original fireplaces and panelled ceilings. It was bought in the 1970s by John Baber, who restored it, and is now owned by his nephew Francis Wyburd, who inherited the manor in the 1990s. Francis, a father of five, lives in London with his wife and children, and they run the house and cottages as a holiday let. He and his family have come to the decision to sell this charming and unique property after much thought, as he explains. “We visit often and absolutely love Boycombe. But the reality is, our lives are very settled in London and although we had originally planned to move here and live at Boycombe full time, our children’s schooling and our busy careers mean that is no longer our plan. “Boycombe is an absolutely amazing place and very special. We will miss it but this wonderful place deserves owners who can devote more time and really enjoy life here.” Francis’ decision is an exciting prospect for anyone looking for a prop-

Becky Sheaves is captivated by a gem of a manor in a lovely location erty with history, charm and seclusion, as well as the opportunity for income generation. The main manor house and the two holiday cottages are all managed as holiday lets, and there are also extensive traditional outbuildings as well, which could have potential for conversion. The fields that come with the property also attract Single Farm Payment and are let to a local farmer. There is also a small shoot that also operates here. Francis inherited Boycombe Manor in 1995. In 2005, with their family growing up and finding that they were spending much less time here, the Wyburn family decided to start a holiday business by letting the

About the area Farway Valley: Just four miles outside Honiton, the Farway valley is an unspoilt and sheltered bowl surrounded by hills. It is secluded and rural but Farway itself is a pretty village. Schools: Farway has a tiny Church of England primary school with just 36 pupils, judged “good” by Ofsted. Secondary schooling is on offer at Honiton Community College (also “good”) and there is private schooling at St John’s School in Sidmouth as well as in Exeter. Connections: Boycombe Manor is down a long drive and surrounded by its own land, but is surprisingly well-connected. The A30 at Honiton is only four miles away and there are trains at Honiton to Exeter as well as Waterloo, London. Exeter is

around 15 miles to the west. Eat out: Honiton has some excellent places to eat, including The Railway and The Holt, both excellent gastro-pubs. Combe House Hotel at Gittisham offers fine dining in a romantic manor house setting and Boston Tea Party and Toast in Honiton are much-loved cafes. Shopping: Honiton has a Tesco, Aldi and Lidl, while Waitrose is nearby on the edge of Sidmouth. Honiton is well-known for its quirky independent shops, especially antique shops, and has a lively street market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Best beaches: The World Heritage Coastline is a short drive from Farway, with lovely beaches at Beer, Branscombe and Sidmouth.

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The historical Boycombe Manor, in the Farway Valley, offers privacy, seclusion, and the possibility of generating income manor house out. They spent a year upgrading the house to make it more suitable for holiday makers, weekenders and house-parties. “Boycombe Manor now offers the opportunity to stay in a house that is exactly the same as it was 500 years ago in all architectural aspects, but with the modern comforts of contemporary bathrooms and kitchen,” he says. “The house is so beautifully constructed, it is always warm in winter and cool in summer, thanks to its thick stone walls.” The house has a secluded garden with a small sitting area at the front, good-size lawns at the front and side, and an old orchard at the back. The estate also has a wild woodland pond and several streams, as the River Coly rises at Boycombe. “The estate also has its own special microclimate, thanks to being sheltered in the bowl of the Farway valley,” says Francis. Despite its privacy and seclusion, Boycombe is surprisingly well-connected. The coast is 15 minutes away by car, where you will find Branscombe, with the famous Masons Arms pub and fabulous coastal walks, the quaint fishing village of Beer and the regency charm of

Boycombe Manor, East Devon £1.35 million Property: Three-bedroomed 500year-old manor house with two cottages, outbuildings and 42 acres of land. Location: In the Farway Valley near Honiton, 15 minutes from the Jurassic Coast at Beer and Branscombe, set with an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Accommodation: The main house has three bedrooms, the cottages each have one double bedroom. Outside: 42 acres including gardens, woodland, streams and wildlife pool and farmland, as well as substantial traditional outbuildings. Agents: Stags, Honiton, 01404 45885, www.stags.co.uk Sidmouth. For shopping, Honiton is just four miles away and Exeter, with a more comprehensive range of shops is within easy reach. Boycombe Manor is just being launched on to the market by Stags of Honiton and has already attracted a good deal of interest, says property sales manager Kevin Clarke.

“This is a truly delightful historical property with so much to offer anyone looking for privacy, seclusion and the possibility of generating income,” he says. “It comes with 42 acres in total, within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with no near neighbours. Having said that, it

is within easy reach of shops and main connections to Exeter and London by rail, air and road. “All in all, this is the sort of property that doesn’t come on to the market every day.” Follow Becky on twitter @BeckySheavesWMN

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LYDFORD

ÂŁ490,000

A spacious and immaculately presented four bedroom detached country home enjoying a light and airy feel throughout, which works well as a large family home, but also offers potential for a self contained annexe to the ground floor for a dependant relative, or could lend itself to bed and breakfast purposes. The property is approached from the roadside on to a driveway where there is off-road parking to the front of the two garages. The gardens extend to approximately 0.75 acre and at the rear enjoy a sunny aspect and a great deal of privacy. EPC Rating 47 Band E Tavistock 01822 612345

ASHWATER

ÂŁ310,000

This detached two bedroom Grade II listed cob cottage has been sympathetically refurbished and successfully combines original period features with contemporary finishings. The cottage sits in a good sized plot with ample off-road parking, terraced garden with vegetable growing/patio/lawn areas and approximately 1/3 acre paddock with river frontage. The property is presented to a very high standard and has been tastefully decorated throughout using traditional 'Farrow & Ball' paint. The property also benefits from oil fired under-floor heating to the ground floor and radiators to the first floor. Launceston 01566 770888

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Originally dating back to the seventeenth century, this charming Dartmoor country estate occupies a sheltered and tranquil setting, nestled on the western foothills of the Dartmoor National Park and comprises a Grade II Listed detached farmhouse, a detached two bedroom ancillary cottage and a series of useful outbuildings extending to over 4000 sq ft which offer endless possibilities for development subject to the necessary planning consents, all set in approximately 17 acres, which is reached down a long drive of 160 metres. Tavistock 01822 612345

HALLSANDS

Guide ÂŁ700,000

A stunning beachside property in a most desirable location with direct access onto the beautiful beach and coastal path at Hallsands, with deceptively spacious accommodation over three floors. This modern and versatile property comprises a large kitchen and dining room with French doors to the gardens, sitting room/fourth bedroom, living room to the first floor with sea views, generous master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Parking for three vehicles or boat storage, fitted with gas central heating and double glazing. EPC Rating 68 Band DKingsbridge 01548 857879

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The Lizard, Cornwall - ÂŁ475,000

Twowatersfoot, Cornwall - Offers Over ÂŁ690,000

Imposing Victorian Property With Stunning Coastal Views An imposing south facing period property arranged over four floors, with spacious and adaptable accommodation. Retaining a wealth of original features, the property is currently run as a Bed and Breakfast and will also be of interest to those seeking a larger family home but could also have development potential subject to consents. A gravelled driveway giving ample parking leads to the garage, private gardens and spectacular sea and rural views. No onward chain. ER - F Contact Helston Office 01326 564321

Detached Character Cottage In Just over 3 Acres with Holiday Letting Cottages Dating back to the 18th Century, this character cottage provides a comfortable two/three bedroom home together with substantial three bedroom and two bedroom barn conversions. Available furnished and equipped, the barns are currently utilised as 4 Star Visit Britain established holidays lets and have the benefit of full residential use. Set in the semi rural Glynn Valley area, the property is within striking distance of Bodmin, the A30 and Liskeard. Sale due to retirement. ER - E Contact Looe Office 01503 264888

Newquay, Cornwall - ÂŁ475,000

Pelynt, Cornwall - ÂŁ440,000

St Ives, Cornwall - Guide ÂŁ500,000

Spacious Detached Dwelling With Stunning Views Opportunity to acquire this spacious four bedroom detached dwelling set in approximately third of an acre of grounds surrounding the property. Situated in a sought after location of The Gannel with an undoubted feature being the most stunning Gannel and countryside views. Double garage with brick paved drive providng ample parking. Viewing a must to appreciate this truly idyllic location. No chain. ER - C Contact Newquay Office 01637 850500

Substantial Detached Property Set On Edge Of Rural Village Set within a generous plot enjoying far reaching countryside views from its edge of village location. The accommodation is chiefly laid out over the ground floor which incorporates a self contained 1 bedroom annexe, plus further bedrooms and rooms in the roof space. Driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles and a detached garage/store/workshop block has planning permission to be converted into a 2 bedroom annexe bungalow. The front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn. ER - D Contact Looe Office 01503 264888

Three Bedroom Cottage In Downalong With Sea Views This charming cottage is located in one of the most popular locations in St Ives. On the edge of Wheal Dream it has views over Bamaluz beach and and out to sea to Godrevy Lighthouse and beyond. The property is on three floors and benefits from a lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, three bedrooms and an utility room. The property is currently used as a holiday let. ER - TBC Contact St Ives Office 01736 793300

Sidford, Devon - ÂŁ699,000

Plympton St Maurice, Devon - ÂŁ500,000 Bovey Tracey, Devon - ÂŁ500,000

A Superbly Appointed Detached Bungalow In Grounds Of Approximately 1 Acre Fir Tree Cottage has been improved and extended by the current vendors to create a spectacular and individual property with outstanding south westerly views of the Sid Valley. With high quality fixtures and fittings throughout features include sitting room with panoramic views opening onto a sun terrace. A superb kitchen with breakfast room also opening to a further terrace, lovely reception hall and cloakroom, utility, 4 bedrooms, en suite and bathroom. Double garage, drive and parking with terraced gardens and paddock in all approx 1 acre. ER- D Contact Sidmouth Office 01395 578444

Grade II Listed Period House This delightful Grade II double fronted Georgian terraced house is situated in the stannary town of Plympton St Maurice and offers versatile family style accommodation which is arranged over 4 levels. There is spacious hallway with sweeping staircase, 5/6 bedrooms, en suite to master bedroom, family bathroom and 2 cloakrooms. The reception rooms comprise kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, lounge with vaulted ceiling, snug, laundry room plus walk in pantry. To the rear is a large level mature southerly facing garden. There is also a garage and off road parking. ER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TBC Contact Plympton Office 01752 344444

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Beautifully Presented Substantial Family Home Substantial five double bedroom family home, beautifully presented, in a cul de sac location. Accommodation comprises lounge, separate dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, five double bedrooms, two with en suites and a family bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed rear garden, driveway parking and double garage. Early viewing recommended. ER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TBC. Contact Bovey Tracey Office 01626 834900

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Budleigh Salterton, Devon - £1.39m

Spacious Refurbished Four/Five Bedroom Family Home A detached family home, beautifully refurbished and offering well presented accommodation with enclosed gardens and views across the village to the river and Shaldon Bridge. Stunning kitchen/dining room, spacious sitting room, two double bedrooms, bathroom and utility to the ground floor. On the first floor are two large bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms and a third bedroom. The property is accessed via electric sliding gate leading to large gravel parking and turning area offering ample parking and enclosed easy to maintain gardens. ER - D Contact Shaldon Office 01626 873757

A Large Victorian house In Prime Residential Area Of Budleigh Salterton “Warreleigh” is a large Victorian seven bedroom house set in its own grounds, enjoying views over the East Devon countryside. The property has been sympathetically restored by the current owners, including the conversion of two attractive brick and flint barns, with art studio and spacious office / snooker room. Adjoining the rear of the house is a superb swimming pool complex with 40ft heated pool and underwater lighting. Warreleigh is set within it's own grounds of approximately 3/4 of an acre. Delightful gardens surrounding this stunning property also include a small orchard. ER - E Contact Budleigh Salterton Office 01395 442201

Paignton, Devon - £435,000

Churston Ferrers, Devon - £595,000 Exmouth, Devon - Guide £425,000

Superbly Presented Detached Period Residence A superbly presented four bedroomed detached period residence located in a popular area. The accommodation briefly comprises bay windowed dining room, sitting room with feature log burning stove, quality modern fitted kitchen and a stunning uPVC double glazed conservatory plus four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Block paved driveway, garage and good sized level rear garden. ER - D Contact Paignton Office 01803 557155

Spacious Four Bedroom Detached House Plus A Two Bedroom Cottage Located in a small traditional Devon village, Middle Court is a contemporary detached property in the style of Charles Rennie MacKintosh, one of the most influential architects of the late 1800's. The property may be viewed as a large six bedroomed family home or as a four bedroom house plus an independent two bedroom cottage. Double carport, garage/workshop and gardens. ER - D Contact Paignton Office 01803 557155

Two Bedroom Waterside Apartment With Superb Estuary Views Very well presented ground floor flat with stunning views over the Exe Estuary. Accommodation comprises lounge with patio doors onto large private patio garden overlooking the estuary, modern kitchen with intergrated appliances, two bedrooms the master having an en suite four piece bathroom, family bathroom, gas central heating, double glazing, garage and parking space. Offered with no on-going chain. ER - C Contact Exmouth Office 01395 222300

Budleigh Salterton, Devon - £459,950 Torquay, Devon - £499,950

Callington, Cornwall - £485,000

A Detached House In Sought After Location An excellent opportunity to acquire an attractive detached home situated in a sought after cul de sac, within a short walk of the town centre. The accommodation comprises of hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, cloakroom, three bedrooms & bathroom. Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, garage & driveway, front & rear gardens. ER - D Contact Budleigh Salterton Office 01395 442201

Detached Modern Home Enjoying Panoramic Views Set in 5 Acres Detached modern home offering deceptively spacious 5 bedroom accommodation, currently being run as a bed and breakfast. Ideal as a large family home or home with annexe, the property enjoys panoramic countryside views towards Plymouth & Dartmoor, extensive parking and formal gardens and grounds extending to 5.1 acres. Viewing most highly recommended to appreciate. ER - E Contact Callington Office 01579 382999

An Exceptional Modern Detached Home In A Peaceful Setting Located in a prestigious cul-de-sac of similar residences, the extensive living space is arranged over 3 floors, centred around a striking split level reception hall. Comprising sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility, master bedroom with dressing area & en suite, 3 further bedrooms including guest bedroom with en suite, main bathroom & bedroom 5/study. Gardens, decked sun terrace, double garage & driveway. No onward chain. Viewing essential. ER - C Contact Torquay Office 01803 311622

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John Lewis purple and blue tall vase, £35; Zen garden mugs, set of two, £15, Very; and metal wall clock, £35, Very

Teal and silver chevron bowl, £13.75, MyGiftTree.com

Velvet tub chair, £445, Oliver Bonas

Geometric cushion, £25, Debenhams

You know it’s the teal thing The intriguing colour combination of greeny-blue is Dulux’s colour of the year. Gabrielle Fagan goes on the trail of teal treats for the home If you’re still clinging to neutrals and nervous about dipping your toe into a technicolour world, help is at hand. Greeny-blue teal is set to star in decor, and it’s a colour that could tempt even the most timid to break free from bland, and splash on a shade that’s a sure-fire winner. Chosen by Dulux as its colour of the year, with Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon launching its campaign to put the shade on the map, teal truly has the power to be

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transformative. It’s easy on the eye, and harmonises beautifully with the brown hues of natural materials, like wood and stone. “This top trend colour for 2014, which hot-off-the-fashion-catwalk is already making a mark on Hollywood’s red carpets, perfectly combines the natural harmony of green with the tranquillity of blue to symbolise balance,” says Rebecca Thompson, Dulux’s senior colour and design manager. “Deeper and more sophisticated than turquoise, teal has a subdued richness. This influential colour has a mysterious quality which captures the grandeur of vast lakes and undiscovered forests.” It’s an alluring description and Dulux has been inspired by sea life, with the brand dubbing its interpretation Sea Urchin 1. A classic muted teal, rich in deep green and blue hues, this paint shade really is what it says on the tin. “Teal’s one of those colours that encourages even the most timid of budding interior designers to make bold choices, because even in its strongest tone, it still feels calming and comfortable,” agrees Nichola McFall, brand manager at The Fabric Box. “Unlike some green-blue tones, such as turquoise, teal transcends all seasons and suits a range of interior styles, from modern to traditional.” Tempted? Take a look at these decor tricks and treats to ‘tealy’ transform rooms...

Chivasso Living Flowers of Paradise fabric curtains, £74.90 per metre and Chivasso Colourblock wallpaper £245.10 per roll, JAB Anstoez

Home truths by Paula Nicholls Interior design expert house, we face Mounts Bay, our backs protected by the hill that surrounds the bay. Only when the freezing northerlies turn on us do we really feel the winter weather. On rough days the cats settle in the middle room, poddling out comfortable pools of cushions and blankets into nests. Our pets fill out the corners of our homes, they are our comforts and allow us to tend to other beating hearts. Many interiors magazines, which have been a lifelong guilty pleasure of mine, reflect a style of life that is certainly at odds with my own. Perfect wifey with perfect children, patting a perfect pedigree pet against a backdrop of a perfect house. Perfect. But it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, is it? Our homes are the conduit of our lives, they are our base, our place of safety in all its glorious chaos. If I meet anyone with a television-advert life I am immediately suspicious. If their surfaces are that clean, why bother with plates? They could eat off the table.

Our homes are never really about wallpaper, curtains, floor coverings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the things in between, favourite vases, family photos, a mug your child made at school, the great lamp you found in a charity shop, the people and animals you share your home with. We have ways of displaying who we are. Take my dresser, pictured here. It started out as a stripped pine glazed dresser. Over time, its doors have been removed and have been painted ivory, duck egg blue, pink, stone and now dark grey. Its shelves contain a constantly changing display of finds from charity shops, gifts, bequests or something that catches my eye. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a movable feast and something that inspires my designs in colour and theme. When it comes to mantelpieces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another storyâ&#x20AC;Ś Paula Nicholls runs Betty Boyns, an interiors and soft furnishings company, in her home village of Newlyn, West Cornwall. For more details call 08450 219550 or visit www.bettyboyns.co.uk

Life can get a bit stressful when you run your own business. But a pair of cats vying with each other to sit on your shoulder like a feline Captain Flint is as good as any calming snifter. The animals make us smile. Maggie, our gorgeous born-in-a-barn farm dog, jumps for joy whenever we come home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been out with us. Her temporary amnesia allows her to enjoy the fact that, once again, we are all home together. Stevie Piglet, our midget cat, has taken to crying at me to let him in the bathroom. So as I lay soaking my cares away, Piggy pops his head over the edge of the bath, to peer at my goddess-like proportions with a curious look of shock and awe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hilarious, well it is to me. Night time can get a bit snug with Maggie lying between us. Our normally mild mannered pooch princess can get very teasey, as we say in Cornwall, if we dare disturb her slumbers. The cats choose a more ad hoc sleep routine, including trying to balance on my head and the classic muffler formation where they wrap themselves around my neck â&#x20AC;&#x201C; well, beards are very in at the moment. Our animals pull the house together, always one of them sharing our space whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working in the office or under the table while we eat in wait for titbits. This is a great time of year for nesting. The foul weather forces you to the centre of your home. In our

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Bridford

5.75 Acres

Morwenstow

7.2 Acres

Penstraze

3 Acres

A wonderfully located detached property on Dartmoor with stunning views. Kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, study, open plan family room, 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), utility, cloakroom. EPC Band C. Web Find: 59154

An exceptionally well appointed equestrian holding with distant views of the Cornish coastline. 5 bedrooms (2 en suite), kitchen/dining room, 2 reception rooms, gardens, stable yard, outbuildings and manege. No immediate neighbours. EPC Band E. Web Find: 61617

Privately situated within its own land in a favoured area of Kea Downs Road. Private drive. Spacious country house. 4 bedrooms. Landscaped gardens. Excellent GP building. Detached chalet annexe. Paddock. EPC Band F. Web Find: 62456

Guide Excess £600,000

Guide Price £599,950

Guide Price £595,000

Exeter 01392 255202

Launceston 01566 774999

Tamar Lakes

Broadbury

Immaculately presented family home with an adjoining cottage in a beautiful country location with far reaching views. 4 bedrooms, kitchen with Rayburn, adjoining cottage, garden, garage and rural views. 0.3 acres in all. EPC Band D. Web Find: 40518

Period house in tranquil valley setting with modern and traditional outbuildings. Spacious 5 bedroom farmhouse. Delightful rural aspect. Further 40 acres available by separate negotiation. EPC Band D. Web Find: 26213

A period family cottage with annexe in rural yet accessible location with up to 4 acres available. 2 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 bed annexe, kitchen/breakfast room. Attractive gardens. Double carport and store. Meadow and paddocks. EPC Band E. Web Find: 64859

Guide Price £575,000

Guide Price £565,000

Guide Price £495,000

Launceston 01566 774999

7.6 Acres

Okehampton 01837 659420

Uffculme

Truro 01872 264488

4 Acres

Tiverton 01884 235705

Ilminster

Ashburton

Boyton

A handsome detached period house offering versatile accommodation with superb far reaching views. Entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, dining room, garden room, veranda, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, 2 garages, gardens. EPC Band F. Web Find: 64470

An enchanting period home and coach house in the centre of popular Ashburton. Distinctive period features, open kitchen/breakfast, elegant sitting room & study, 3 bedrooms and loft room, 2 storey coach house, stylish bath and shower rooms. Coach entrance & courtyard, 2 balconies. EPC Band D. Web Find: 63673

A period farmhouse with excellent equestrian facilities. 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, utility, family bathroom, self contained annexe, workshop, stables, veg plot and gardens. EPC Band D. Web Find: 57820

Guide Price £480,000

Guide Price £460,000

Guide Price £350,000

Taunton 01823 256625

Totnes 01803 865454

5.5 Acres

Launceston 01566 774999

Kennford

Dartmouth

North Tawton

A spacious and immaculately presented detached property in a sought after village. 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions, kitchen/dining room, utility/cloakroom, bathroom. Courtyard garden, option for off road parking. EPC Band E. Web Find: 60458

A unique opportunity to purchase a substantial maisonette in the heart of town with over 2000 sq ft of accommodation. 20 ft living Room, ideal investment, 20 ft master bedroom, town centre location, rear decked courtyard. EPC Band E. Web Find: 63193

In tucked away private location an exceptionally spacious & comfortable period home which has been subject to significant investment and improvement by the current owners. Building dates from 1862. Entrance hall, 2 large receptions, kitchen, cloakroom, 4 bedrooms and bathroom. Private gardens & parking. EPC Band E. Web Find: 56452

Guide Price £285,000

Guide Price £284,950

Exeter 01392 255202

Dartmouth 01803 835336

Okehampton 01837 659420

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Rawridge

30 Acres

A 9 hole golf centre set in the heart of the Otter Valley. 3 residential barn conversions, shop, cafe, conference room and golf training facilities. Range of outbuildings. Scope for further business potential. EPC Band F, F & F. Web Find: 64216 Guide Price £850,000

Modbury

Honiton 01404 45885

0.5 Acre

A stunning converted barn with spacious and adaptable accommodation on the fringes of this most favoured South Hams town. 36' sitting room/study, 34' kitchen/dining room, 33' entrance hall, 3 en suite bedrooms, 2 further beds, Stunning central courtyard, double garage, landscaped gardens. EPC Band D. Web Find: 40993 Guide Price £795,000

Herodsfoot

Kingsbridge 01548 853131

30 Acres

Plymtree

1 Acre

A handsome and beautifully proportioned south facing Arts & Crafts style former Rectory set in secluded and mature grounds of nearly an acre. 5 bedrooms (2 en suite), 3 reception rooms, refitted kitchen/breakfast room. Un-converted coach house. EPC Band TBC. Web Find: 64581 Honiton 01404 45885

Guide Price £995,000

Ashburton

1 Acre

Blackawton

6 Acres

A detached residence in a sheltered valley setting with 30 acres of young woodland and pasture. Approx 1851 sq ft, 29' sitting room, 18 dining room, 16' kitchen, utility, 4 bedrooms (1 en suite), studio & store, potential annexe, garage, 825 sq ft implement/tractor shed, 1,000 yards double bank river frontage. EPC Band D. Web Find: 49845

A spacious house and lodge with flexible accommodation in a superb position in the River Dart valley. Large house with annexe potential, 4 bedrooms or 2 cottages, detached lodge used as a gym, open reception rooms, 3 en suites. Level lawns/prolific gardens. Highly favoured location. EPC Band E. Web Find: 59142

A mixture of period charm and contemporary style, a substantial house with a beautiful garden and grounds on the edge of the village. 2 receptions, conservatory, 3 bedrooms, attached converted barn, feature mezzanine. Stunning rural views, gardens. EPC Band E. Web Find: 57691

Guide Price £750,000

Guide Price £725,000

Guide Price £630,000

Torrington

Plymouth 01752 223933

3.3 Acres

Totnes 01803 865454

Noss Mayo

Stockleigh English

Period detached residence situated in highly sought after location set in 3.3 acres of private woodland. The property benefits from spacious and versatile accommodation including 4 reception rooms and 5 bedrooms, double and single garaging. EPC Band E. Web Find: 65268

Close to the coast, a barn conversion of generous proportions in an enviable and secluded courtyard setting. Beamed sitting room with wood burner, kitchen/dining room, garden room, 6 bedrooms (2 en suite), 2 bathrooms, cloistered courtyard, indoor pool, sheltered gardens, parking. JSA - Luscombe Maye. EPC Band D. Web Find: 46902

An elegant and well-proportioned south facing family home with far reaching views over adjoining countryside. Kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receptions, 4 bedrooms, study/bed 5. Integral double garage. Landscaped gardens. EPC Band D. Web Find: 62741

Guide Price £630,000

Guide Price £625,000

Bideford 01237 425030

Plymouth 01752 223933

1 Acre

Tiverton 01884 235705

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stags.co.uk

The West Country Waterside Agent

Woolacombe

Polperro

A refurbished 2 bedroom detached bungalow with landscaped garden on an elevated site with breathtaking sea views backing onto open National Trust land. EPC Band TBC. Web Find: 54154

A Grade II Listed cottage in the heart of the village with southerly aspect over the harbour and out to sea. Kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, conservatory, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, store building. Web Find: 62932

Guide Price £369,950

Guide Price £360,000

Barnstaple 01271 322833

Plymouth 01752 223933

Dartmouth

Torquay

A charming spacious apartment enjoying lovely views over the River Dart and Kingswear. Kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and utility. Outside courtyard. EPC Band C. Web Find: 58268

A wonderful 3 bedroom marine home, located in one of the most desirable parts of Torquay with a spectacular view over the bay. Fabulous sea views, spacious accommodation, private terrace, freehold property with beautiful managed gardens, 3 bedrooms, utility, garage and freehold. EPC Band D. Web Find: 63086

Guide Price £350,000

Guide Price £330,000

Dartmouth 01803 835336

Torquay 01803 200160

Mevagissey

Downderry

A stunning collection of brand new waterside homes literally on the sea wall in this picturesque harbour town. Astounding uninterrupted sea and harbour views. Accommodation from 1200sq ft to 2600 sqft. A rare and desirable opportunity. EPC Band C/D. Web Find: 53898

A coastal building plot with widespread sea and coastal views set within the well equipped village of Downderry. Detailed Planning Consent for a 4 bedroom detached dwelling. Web Find: 60714

Prices From £235,000

Guide Price £175,000

Truro 01872 264488

Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London

Plymouth 01752 223933

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stags.co.uk

The West Country Waterside Agent

Maenporth

Bigbury On Sea

A contemporary coastal residence standing in a sensational clifftop position enjoying panoramic views across Falmouth Bay. Beautifully appointed and presented. 5 bedrooms (3 en suite), sitting room/dining room, kitchen, conservatory, dual height hall with atrium, vaulted living room with covered balcony. Landscaped gardens. Garaging. EPC Band D. Web Find: 64142 Guide Price £1,250,000 Truro 01872 264488

A stunning brand new home in an elevated position with a superb coastal panorama. Ideal permanent or holiday home, 30' open plan triple aspect living room, comprehensively fitted kitchen, 4 bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 family bathrooms, utility room. EPC Band C. Web Find: 62894 Guide Price £785,000

Kingsbridge 01548 853131

Paignton

Maidencombe

A Wonderful detached property at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with panoramic sea views. 3/4 bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study/bedroom 4, utility, double garage, large terrace and gardens. EPC Band D. Web Find: 55920

A wonderful family home set in almost half an acre with far reaching sea views. 5 bedrooms (2 en suite), kitchen and utility room, dining room, sitting room, conservatory, double garage, gardens and sea views. EPC Band F. Web Find: 61263

Guide Price £775,000

Guide Price £595,000

Torquay 01803 200160

Downderry

Dartmouth

A stunning south facing coastal residence with annexe, commanding panoramic views over Whitsand and Looe Bay. 20' kitchen/dining room, 20' sitting room, 4 bedrooms (1 en suite), balcony, parking, garage and gardens. EPC Band D. Web Find: 63923

A beautifully presented period house enjoying wonderful views of the River Dart. 20ft sitting/dining room, kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom, en suite shower room, courtyard garden. EPC band E. Web Find: 37781

Guide Price £429,950

Guide Price £380,000

Plymouth 01752 223933

Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London

Dartmouth 01803 835336

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Knowle

3.5 Acres

A substantial Listed farmhouse with versatile outbuildings in a beautiful and accessible location. 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite). Traditional barn and outbuildings. Established gardens. Paddock and stables. EPC Band F. Web Find: 63876 Guide Price ÂŁ650,000

Tiverton 01884 235705

Chulmleigh A beautifully presented and spacious Listed period house set in the heart of the town. Hall, sitting room, living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Separate coach house/annexe, further buildings, large courtyard, parking and gardens. Web Find: 64347 Guide Price ÂŁ460,000

South Molton 01769 572263

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Homes for keen gardeners Stoke Hill, Exeter £1.25 million

One of Exeter’s grandest houses, The Grange comes with an appropriately fabulous garden. You’ll find two acres of lawns, trees and shrubs, as well as heated swimming pool, all within a short distance of the city centre. Agents: Drew Pearce, Exeter, 01392 201748, www.drewpearce.co.uk

Middle Marwood, North Devon £645,000

This charming thatched farmhouse has 2.7 acres of land including a walled front garden, paddock, sunny terraces and thriving vegetable garden. It’s four miles north of Barnstaple, and comes with five bedrooms and a two-bed cottage. Agents: Stags, Barnstaple, 01271 322833, www.stags.co.uk

Callington, Cornwall £875,000

Start planting for Marigolds, petunias, geraniums and begonias are plants we all associate with the long hazy days of summer. It may seem far too early but preparations for that riot of colour need to begin right now. If you feel like having a go at growing your own plants to plant out in your tubs, hanging baskets or in the garden, then this is the time to get stuck in and make a start. Don’t worry about not having a greenhouse – bright rooms, conservatories and light sunny window sills will give your young plants a good start in life. Small, free-standing plastic greenhouses are also useful to accommodate the overflow and are inexpensive and easy to store afterwards. Annuals complete their growth cycle within one season and need to be grown from seed each year to produce a stunning summer or autumn display. Plants such as calendula and nigella (also called love-inthe-mist) are hardy annuals and can be sown outside in situ once the soil has warmed up sufficiently. Halfhardy annuals such as nicotiana and petunia will need heat to aid germination and can easily be grown from seed sown indoors over the next couple of weeks. Different species require different temperatures in which to germinate. Some seeds such as lobelia need light to germinate, in which case I’d recommend covering them with a light dusting of a product called Seed Blanket by Growing Success. This allows light to penetrate, keeps the seeds warm and reduces evaporation. Other plants such as salvia will not germinate unless the light is excluded. These should be covered with a light covering of seed compost. Larger seed such as sweet peas will benefit from soaking in water for a few hours, to help soften the hard seed coat. Generally, seed packets are printed with all this information and more besides to help gardeners achieve successful results. Once germinated, seedlings will require as much light as possible to prevent them from becoming tall and straggly, but not direct sunlight. If you are growing them indoors or in a greenhouse, grow them on until the first pair of true leaves have opened, then transplant (prick out) into trays or modular cells filled with multipur-

Otter Nurseries plant guru Rose Clark is preparing her summer garden now pose compost. This will give them more space in which to grow and develop. Use a ‘widger’ to lift individual seedlings carefully and take care to hold the young seedlings by their leaves and not the fragile stems, which bruise easily. Set the seedlings

Once germinated, seedlings will require as much light as possible to prevent them from becoming straggly so that the seed leaves are just above the surface of the compost. Firm in gently. Most seedlings need to be pricked out individually, however lobelia will be happier with three or four seedlings per station. Water as necessary and grow on in a warm 1013C, light position. Once the young plants are large enough and the danger of frost has past, they should be acclimatised to the outside temperature, a process known as hardening off. Place the plants outside in a sheltered place for a few hours each day. Over the fol-

lowing week gradually increase the time they spend outside until eventually it includes all day and all night. You will no doubt notice that the plants have become much firmer to the touch. Once this process has been completed the plants will be ready to plant out into their flowering positions. If you are planting seeds directly outside, I find that hardy annuals are really useful to fill temporary spaces in newly-planted border. I often sow candytuft between young shrubs as I feel it’s better to have some pretty annuals filling the space that may otherwise become occupied with weeds. While it’s fun to grow plants from seed, it can be at times hit or miss and frustrating, especially when the seeds are very small or require a specific temperature to germinate. There is a way of skipping the germination process that doesn’t take away the enjoyment and satisfaction of growing your own. You could buy tiny plants, either as germinated seedlings or as slightly larger plug plants. Bigger still are starter baby plants, which are grown from cuttings. At Otter Nurseries we have been busy getting ready a range of germinated seedlings including antirrhinums, begonias and lobelia. Each pot contains plenty of seedlings that are ready to be “pricked out” into trays or small pots and grown on. Plug U Grow is a range of slightly large plants known as plug plants, these are grown in modular trays. Plug plants are larger and more advanced than seedlings. They are grown in individual cells and suffer less root disturbance when transplanted into pots or trays. If your transplanting is delayed, make sure the roots remain nicely damp and are not allowed to dry out.

How to grow from seed indoors

The Bark House is a very smart four-bedroomed, four reception property with a one-bed annexe and a separate cottage. It is all set in 2.3 acres of well-designed gardens near the hamlet of Hayes. Agents: Bradleys, Callington, 01579 382999, www.bradleys-estateagents.co.uk

■ Fill small pots or seed trays with compost (I recommend Westland Gro Sure seed compost) ■ Firm gently and water, then allow to drain for two hours prior to use ■ Sow seed thinly on the surface, without overcrowding. If you find it necessary, mix some fine dry sand with very small seeds to aid distribution. ■ Cover carefully as required. ■ Water with a fine mist or watering can; take care not to wash the seeds out. ■ Place in a propagator or on a warm window sill out of direct sunlight ■ Maintain a steady temperature. ■ Check regularly for water and never allow the seeds to dry out because this will reduce germination.

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This week in your garden: ● Plant out rows of onion sets about 10-15cm (4-6in) apart. ● Hard-prune stems of dogwoods and willows to encourage a flush of new shoots. ● Lift and divide marginal plants which have grown too large. ● Cut back ornamental grasses and other perennials left for winter interest, if you haven't already done so. ● Improve drainage by hollow spiking the lawn. ● Keep grass trimmed away from the base of trees growing in grass, as this can compete for moisture and nutrients. ● Finish winter-pruning gooseberries, shortening long site shoots and removing congested stems to create open-centred bushes.

● Protect the blooms on cherries, currants and early-flowering fruit from frost. ● Cover soil in the kitchen garden with polythene or cloches to warm it up for early sowings. ● Open the lids on cold frames each morning to improve ventilation, closing them again each evening.

Out and about Spring walk: Join the gardeners at Agatha Christie’s home Greenway (pictured) near Torquay, for a walk through woodland gardens filled with spring flowers. Spot azaleas, daffodils, and much more on Saturday, March 15, 12-1pm, £5. Call 01803 842382, or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for details. Crocus focus: The garden at East Worlington House near Witheridge in Devon is open to the public for the National Gardens Scheme this Sunday from 1.30pm. You’ll see two acres of spectacular crocus drifts,

Alternatively, you could go for starter baby plants. These are well rooted individual plants, produced from cuttings and growing in a ‘Glue Plug’ or small 6cms pot. Our range at Otter Nurseries includes about 50 varieties of lovely fuchsias, including my favourites ‘Bicentennial’ and ‘Blackie’. You can also buy patio plants this way: calibrachoa, bidens, and surfinia to

name but a few – they are excellent value for money and easy to grow on. Pot your starter plants up individually into 10/12cms pots with multipurpose compost – as they are larger than the plug plants they can be planted straight into hanging baskets or large pots. They will, however require protection from frost and should be grown on in a greenhouse or con-

plus the chance to enjoy a cream tea and walk your dog. Visit www.ngs.org.uk for details. Flower show: The Royal Horticultural Society’s garden at Rosemoor in North Devon will hold a spring flower show on the weekend of March 15-16, focusing on camellias, early magnolias and rhododendrons, plus the Rosemoor RHS Daffodil Competition. It’s free to enter, or you can just enjoy the displays, with a good range for sale, too. To enter, contact georginabarter@rhs.org.uk

servatory and then hardened off. Once you are sure that spring is definitely here to stay you can stand the pots and hang your baskets outside and enjoy a lovely display of colour all summer long.

Take the opportunity to visit Agatha Christie’s home Greenway on March 15

Plant expert Rose Clark has worked at Otter Nurseries, the region’s leading garden centre chain, for more than 30 years. To find your nearest branch, visit www.otternurseries.co.uk or call 01404 815815.

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Kilkhampton, Bude

£315,000 Trekenner, Launceston

£375,000 Illand, Launceston

£369,950

A superbly presented 4 bedroom cottage which has enjoyed significant restoration creating a contemporary feeling environment whilst retaining much of the character and charm.

Four acre equestrian unit with three bedroom detached barn conversion set in the Cornish countryside.

Detached three bedroom cottage in peaceful hamlet setting with a gently sloping three acre paddock.

• Sitting room with woodburning stove, open plan kitchen/dining room • Planning permission for 2 bedroom annexe • Enclosed rear gardens with parking area. EPC Rating C.

• Two receptions, mains GCH, outbuilding with conversion potential (STP) • Garage/workshop with pit • Two stables, tack room and hay store. EPC Rating C.

• Sunny conservatory with lovely rural views and detached garage/workshop • Separate office with telephone points, power and light • uPVC double glazing throughout. Private level gardens. EPC Rating F.

Bude 01288 359999 bude@kivells.com

Callington 01579 384321 callington@kivells.com

Launceston 01566 777777 launceston@kivells.com

Callington,

£250,000 Flexbury, Bude

£359,950 Rilla Mill, Callington

£435,000

Semi detached bungalow in 1/2 acre site on the outskirts of Callington with country views.

Substantial and well proportioned four bedroom period house in a much sought after residential area with views overlooking the golf course, offering three separate reception rooms with many period features.

Detached four bedroom residence set within 1.2 acres of stunning gardens in a picturesque rural village location.

• Four double bedrooms and two bathrooms • Gardens, former swimming pool, sheds and polytunnel • Potential for annexe, in all over 2000 sq ft. EPC Rating E.

• Ground floor shower room and first floor bathroom • Spacious and well equipped kitchen • Enclosed rear garden and garage. EPC Rating E.

• Deceptively spacious accommodation with two reception rooms • Extensive attractive gardens fishing rights onto the River Lynher • Garage, workshop and driveway. EPC Rating D.

Callington 01579 384321 callington@kivells.com

Bude 01288 359999 bude@kivells.com

Liskeard 01579 345543 liskeard@kivells.com

Liskeard,

£550,000 Launcells, Bude

£279,000 Trewint, Launceston

£359,950

Immaculately presented four bedroom character house along with a detached fully fitted annexe.

Charming two bedroom barn conversion with wonderful countryside views and grounds extending to approximately 1.25 acres.

Detached four bedroom former farmhouse beside Bodmin Moor and a popular village, suitable for two generation occupation.

• Rural views to the north towards Old Park and the Cornish countryside • Expansive and well laid out mature gardens with a paddock • Within walking distance of the town centre. EPC Rating D.

• Open plan living room/kitchen and bathroom with under-floor heating throughout • PP to convert adjoining outbuilding into further accommodation • Two bedroom static caravan, gardens and adjoining paddocks. EPC Rating C.

• Two receptions plus garden room or annex bed/living room • Stylishly fitted contemporary kitchen and two bathrooms • Generous frontage, family lawn and garage. EPC Rating E.

Liskeard 01579 345543 liskeard@kivells.com

Holsworthy 01409 259547 holsworthy@kivells.com

Launceston 01566 777777 launceston@kivells.com

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Bakehouse is a hot property About the area

BY KEVIN LUXTON A charming Grade II listed house set in 1.2 acres is on sale now in the Teign Valley. It has an elevated position with outstanding countryside views. Called The Bakehouse, the property dates back to the 16th century and is thought to have been remodelled in the 17th century. It has a wealth of character, including an

open fireplace, exposed beams and an original wooden interior wall, known as a plank and muntin screen. Outside, there is a double garage and outbuildings including the old bakery itself, which used to provide bread for the surrounding villages and is now used as a characterful and spacious home office. The accommodation includes a sitting room with log burner, window seat and exposed beams, a dining

room, kitchen/breakfast room and study. On the first floor are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property has a double garage and offroad parking. The gardens and grounds are an ideal place from which to enjoy the views of the surrounding countryside. There are formal lawns with mature shrubs, trees and a patio. A pathway leads to a vegetable garden with fruit bushes and trees.

The Bakehouse is not far from the Haldon Forest, which has many lovely walking and cycling trails. There are some excellent pubs and schools in the area and good access to the A38 and A30, for Newton Abbot, Plymouth and Exeter. The property has a guide price of £625,000. For further information please contact Wilkinson Grant & Company on 01392 427500 or visit www.wilkinsongrant.co.uk.

The Teign Valley: A charming rural area to the west of Exeter, with lively villages, scenic countryside and within easy reach of Exeter, Dartmoor and the coast at Teignmouth. Who lives here: Professional families who work in Exeter, lovers of the great outdoors, and community-minded locals. Well-connected? Very, even though the rail line was axed by Beeching. You’re eight or so miles from Exeter and can get on to the A38 at Chudleigh easily from the southern end of the valley near Trusham. Schools: Christow, Dunsford and Doddiscombsleigh have village primary schools, all rated as “good” by Ofsted. Most children go on to Teign School in Kingsteignton for state secondary schooling. Some attend West Exe Technology College in Exeter. Both are “good”, according to Ofsted. The private schooling in Exeter is within reach. Out and about: You are spoilt for choice when it comes to excellent pubs with good food. The Vanilla Pod restaurant at The Cridford Inn is popular, while The Nobody Inn in Doddiscombsleigh has superb cooking. Look out for The Manor Inn, Lower Ashton, known for good food and ales. Shopping: Exeter’s shopping is among the best in the South West. Dunsford has a thatched Post Office and village shop.

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COLYTON

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A Superb Detached Residence In A Highly Desirable Location, High Quality Accommodation Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory/Sun Room, Elegant Lounge And Dining Room Two Ground Floor Double Bedrooms- Master With En-Suite Shower Room/WC Ground Floor Quality Bathroom Suite Cloakroom/WC, First Floor Bedroom Three Office/Study, Integral Garage, Large Sun Terrace, Landscaped Rear Gardens, Ample Driveway Parking

A wonderful country home offering spacious light and characterful accommodation with outstanding rural views, all set in approximately 2.75 acres. The accommodation briefly comprises: spacious living room with woodburner, open plan dining room and stunning integrated kitchen, sun lounge/conservatory and large balcony, 4 bedrooms, master en-suite and luxury bathroom, large garage/workshop and ample parking, various outbuildings/stables, panoramic countryside views, landscaped gardens, EPC Rating E.

Spacious multiple aspect living room with cast multi-fuel burner. Farmhouse style integrated kitchen. Dining room, Utility room and Large cloakroom. Four bedrooms, two with en-suite and Family bathroom. Detached double garage and parking. Lawned and Stocked gardens, private level terrace. Countryside views from the first floor rooms Secluded, peaceful and accessible location adjoining fields to rear.

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A well appointed detached family home with self-contained annexe and enjoying a highly desirable residential location. The accommodation briefly comprises: Reception Hallway & ground floor cloakroom, good sized lounge/dining room, well appointed kitchen with fitted appliances, four good sized bedrooms - master with en-suite with jacuzzi style bath, further family bathroom. A two-storey annexe offers superb additional accommodation or investment opportunity. The property enjoys a corner plot location with large driveway & delightful rear landscaped garden. EPC rating C.

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this superb detached property with approximately 20 acres of land, stabling with 8 loose boxes plus a large hay/lorry barn with tack and store rooms. There is a 40m x 20m all weather arena and horse walker. The property has a number of other potential uses and enjoys spectacular Exmoor and Quantock Hill views. Situated within approximately one mile from the historic market town of Bampton.

AnexcpetionGradeIIlistedformerfarmhouselocatedinadesirable,rurallocationwithopencountryside views. The property briefly comprises: Impressive Living Room, spacious characterful dining room, delightful kitchen with fitted Aga, Utility Room, Ground Floor Cloakroom, four attractive double bedrooms, Bathroom with freestanding bath,shower Room, useful garden room, two storey barn, boiler room and single garage, good size mature gardens, peaceful location within two miles of Axminster.

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£450,000

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On the market for the first time in over 50 years, this individual Grade II Listed home occupies a quintessential location in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. Internally, the charming and wellproportioned 3 bedroom accommodation, with master suite, sits within c1.2 acres of cultivated and natural grounds, with outbuildings. EPC Exempt.

Approached over a private drive with garage and parking is this distinguished, south facing Victorian 5/6 bedroom residence in a convenient, elevated position a short walk from good town amenities. The property enjoys spacious accommodation retaining many attractive features and sits within sizeable formal and lightly wooded gardens with adjoining pasture totalling c.6 acres. EPC rating F.

The major part of a historic and imposing manor house. Beautifully restored and maintained with sumptuous architectural features. Quintessential English village setting with beautifully planned and maintained gardens, swimming pool, tennis court and bordering open fields. Just over one acre in total. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms and a quality orangery. EPC rating E.

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A Grade II Listed 4 bedroom property set in just over half an acre of delightful gardens in a rural setting between the villages of Lanlivery and Luxulyan which has been adapted and extended to blend original character and contemporary finishes. Outside the grounds include a garage, a barn and gardens adjoining open fields.

An excellent opportunity to acquire a fine 4 bedroom Grade II Listed country house, together with a separate 2 bedroom cottage and a good range of outbuildings, set in gardens and grounds which extend to almost 2 acres with further land available by separate negotiations. EPC Exempt.

An attractive 4 bedroom Grade II Listed Devon Longhouse, in a splendid rural location with an abundance of character, a stunning attached 1 bedroom holiday cottage, 2 large barns with full planning permission to convert into ancillary accommodation and a 3 bedroom holiday cottage, as well as 27 acres of land with fishing rights. EPC rating F.

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38 holiday homes Looking for a holiday home? The best holiday apartments, picked by Helen Hayes of Helpful Holidays

Tarifa, Bigbury-on-Sea £325,000

This smart apartment overlooking Burgh Island has been successfully let as a holiday home. With spectacular views, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a romantic balcony and a communal garden, it’s popular with families and couples. I’d expect it to generate a net income of around £15,000 per annum. Agents: Luscombe Maye, Modbury, 01752 872417, www.luscombemaye.co.uk

Sands, Carbis Bay £499,950

A spacious penthouse with two balconies, this property makes the most of views across St Ives Bay. It’s a short stroll to one of the finest sandy beaches in the area. This property could achieve around £20,500 a year net income. Agents: Miller Countrywide, St Ives, 01736 309287, www.millercountrywide.co.uk

Maenporth, Cornwall £300,000

Tower restoration A romantic holiday home, The China Tower at Bicton, has been painstakingly restored as Becky Sheaves discovers If you are looking for a really unusual place to stay, then The China Tower in East Devon is both a definitely different sort of holiday home. You’ll have to be feeling fairly fit, as the tower has 210 stone steps from the kitchen on the ground floor to the lovely sunbathing terrace four storeys up on the roof. But all that climbing is most definitely worth it, and The China Tower this week was deservedly shortlisted in the Michelmores/Western Morning News 2014 Property Awards in the ‘Heritage Project of the Year’ category. “The China Tower, also known as the Bicton Belvedere, was built in 1839 by Louisa, Lady Rolle, as a folly, and a surprise birthday present for her husband, Lord Rolle,” explains Leigh Rix, head of property and land for the owners, Clinton Devon Estates. “But since the Second World War it was unused and became increasingly derelict.” You may think it quite surprising that anyone could build a four-storey, castellated octagonal tower as a surprise present, but the property is a good two miles from the main house of the Rolles at Bicton, tucked away in secluded woodland. Perhaps another reason for Lord Rolle not noticing the building works is that this was his 89th birthday present. Lady Rolle was nearly 50 years younger than her husband and had married him when she was 25 and he was 73. It is said that Lord Rolle had to be carried up the winding stairs to the roof terrace in his bath chair – from where he was rewarded with the wonderful view of Bicton House, with the sea beyond. The tower gained its name from the fact that Lady Rolle displayed her china collection there. Lord and Lady Rolle were passionate gardeners and together they created fine botanical gardens and a famous arboretum at Bicton. Today, the gardens offer a wonderful day out for anyone staying at the tower. The restoration was no easy task,

as Leigh explains. “The tower had never had water or electricity and the roof was letting in the rain. The ground floor originally had a range, presumably for servants to prepare refreshments, but otherwise there was just one small fireplace on the

The tower is warm, cosy and beautifully furnished third floor. “The challenge was to retain the eccentric features of the tower while making it comfortable for holiday visitors. For example, we needed to fit a modern bathroom into a very small space and find builders willing to work on a four-storey tower with only one narrow stair turret.” The restoration took a full year and began with the whole tower being scaffolded so that it could be rerendered. The leaded roof was entirely replaced and details such as new fireplaces, bespoke kitchen and light fittings were all carefully chosen and designed to match the tower’s unique architectural style. “We also re-instated the charming carriage drive through the woods, which had become overgrown with trees,” says Leigh. “The electricity cabling was buried underground so as to be out of sight and we also dug a bore hole for water, and created a ground-source heating system.” Today, the tower is warm, cosy and beautifully furnished. There is a kitchen on the ground floor, with a small

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This smart and stylish two-bedroom apartment has views across Falmouth Bay. Nearby Maenporth Beach has a scuba diving school, beachside café and award-winning restaurant, making it a perfect base for a seaside holiday. I’d expect it to make a net income of about £17,300 a year. Agents: Steve Gooch, Newent, 01531 577014, www.stevegooch.co.uk For more advice on buying holiday let property, call 01647 434071 or visit www.helpfulholidays.co.uk

In need of a break away? This barn conversion costs just £322 for a four-night stay in March this year, or £479 for a week’s visit. It has two luxurious double bedrooms, glamorous bathrooms and a lovely openplan living area. You’ll find Hideaway on the North Cornish coast within a short walk of Tintagel. This holiday let is within the grounds of Grange Farm, where you will also find the owners’ stables, outdoor riding school and farrier’s workshop. The enclosed garden at Hideaway has a children’s fort with swings, slide and sandpit and from here you can watch the horses being trained. This holiday let accepts dogs and has a useful utility/drying room for muddy paws, as well as underfloor heating throughout. To book, call 01803 814000 or visit www.westcountrycottages.co.uk

but luxurious bathroom in a tiny adjacent room. From here, you climb up a dramatically winding stone staircase to the first floor, where there is an octagonal bedroom. Upstairs again is another, even more charming bedroom, while on the top floor is a really beautiful drawing room decorated in peacock blues and purples, with period furniture. This unique octagonal room has a window in every possible angle, creating views that are completely absorbing. And, if the weather is good, then climbing yet more steps to the roof is a must – the sizeable leaded courtyard at the top is the perfect spot to sunbathe, or enjoy a gin and tonic, with truly fantastic views over the sea, Bicton parkland and the woods. The China Tower stands ready to be enjoyed once more and it has, unsurprisingly, been a huge hit with the Landmark Trust visitors. If you

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Ask the experts Your holiday let questions answered Q. I have a holiday cottage in the South Hams area of South Devon. How many weeks could I let my holiday cottage for? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JL, Harpenden A. Gaby Wakley, property manager for Helpful Holidays, says: Correct pricing is the key to achieving good bookings. Most owners find they maximise their return by aiming for a 25 to 30 week booking season, including the most valuable weeks between Easter and October half-term. The South Hams is a popular area and properties there command a premium, particularly during the spring and summer. We recommend pricing to achieve 30 weeks for a cottage in the South Hams. We take into account the property quality, location, size and, using our experience of the market, suggest prices to ensure good bookings. You should always bear in mind that to qualify for tax advantages associated with Furnished Holiday Lettings rules, the property will need to be commercially let for at least 15 weeks per annum (look on the internet for HMRC factsheet 253 for more information). Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always happy to advise how many weeks and at what price we think a specific property will let.

The China Tower was built as a folly but is now a beautiful and unusual holiday home want to come and stay this year, there is some limited availability â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but not much. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually, the Landmark Trust likes to own its holiday properties,â&#x20AC;? says Leigh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I managed to persuade them to take the tower on a special lease instead. This way, we have an income that can contribute to its upkeep and many people can enjoy staying here.â&#x20AC;? The cost of the renovation was ÂŁ300,000. So even though the tower can command more than ÂŁ1,000 for a weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stay in August, Leigh admits the renovation was, â&#x20AC;&#x153;not done with an immediate profit in mindâ&#x20AC;?. Indeed, it is still owned by Lady Rolleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s descendents, the Clinton family, and is a much-loved part of the 25,000 acres of land in Devon that form their estates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The focus is on respecting the heritage here and taking the long view,â&#x20AC;? Leigh explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone is simply delighted that the tower is, at last, safe and in use.â&#x20AC;?

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Q. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been living in our home as a family but will be moving out soon to start holiday letting it. We intend to leave the furniture and fittings, just removing our personal belongings, so there will be no major changes to contents. Will our existing home insurance policy cover us for holiday letting? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BT, Falmouth A. Melanie Cassidy, property manager for Helpful Holidays, says: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m afraid it will not. You need specialist insurance cover (both building and contents) for a

holiday home. Many companies offer this, from specialist providers such as Towergate, Intasure and CottageSure, to major insurers such as AA and NFU Mutual. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth shopping around and using comparison sites such as MoneySuperMarket to get the best deal. As with all types of insurance, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to read small print carefully to check the cover meets your specific needs and that you comply with regulations, particularly health and safety laws. Additional cover which might be useful is accidental damage, loss of income (ie reimbursement if unable to let due to fire or flood) and alternative accommodation (for your guests if your property is uninhabitable due to unforeseen circumstances). In all cases, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need your policy to include public liability insurance cover of at least ÂŁ2 million (ideally up to ÂŁ5 million) in the event of injury to a third party on your property.

Q. We have a property which we are considering renting for holidaymakers, but at the moment it has an oil-fired Aga cooker installed. Would we need to change this? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; C Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D, Exmoor A. Gill Nicholls, property manager for Helpful Holidays, says: Aga cookers, pictured below, help make properties cosy and appealing during winter months, but if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no other cooker they deter some guests because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re unfamiliar with them. We recommend you keep the Aga, but find space for a conventional electric cooker, even if this is installed in a different room such as a scullery, or provide a combi-microwave oven plus electric hob. Supplying an Aga cookbook would be a thoughtful touch too. If you have a question for our holiday home experts, please send it via email to: wmnproperty@ westernmorningnews.co.uk

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42 this week’s top 10 If you’re planning for your retirement, the Westcountry has some really excellent property options. Here’s our selection of the best homes in the region for stress-free downsizing Lemon Gardens, Truro from £485,000

Kings Gardens, Honiton £72,000

This project is yet to be built but it has been selling like hot cakes already. Eight topspec two/three-bedroomed houses will be built by Blue Cedar Homes in a landscaped garden, close to Truro city centre. Each house comes with a downstairs bathroom and en-suite bathroom, wide doorways and stairs that can accommodate a stairlift, making it easy to live here well into old age. The houses are available for over 65s only, and there are still four plots left.

With one double bedroom and communal gardens, this apartment is just a short walk from the high street in the town centre of Honiton, East Devon. It comes with an alarm pull cord for emergencies and it has a 16ft living room. Honiton is a friendly market town with lots going on within walking distance.

Agents: Chesterton Humberts, Truro, 01872 278288, www.chestertonhumberts.com

Rolle Road, Exmouth £149,950

With lovely sea views and two double bedrooms, plus a modern kitchen, this East Devon retirement apartment has a spacious 22ft sitting room and a balcony. The retirement block includes a communal lounge, as well as a library and guest suite.

Agents: Bradleys, Exmouth, 01395 222300, www.bradleys-estateagents.co.uk

Isabel Court, Exeter £265,000 This two-bedroomed apartment is in a development in Exeter that opens onto the parkland of the St Thomas pleasure grounds. It has a resident manager, lift and two bedrooms, and there is a lively social life – residents have regular get-togethers including a popular wine club.

Agents: Drew Pearce, Exeter, 01392 201748, www.drewpearce.co.uk

Flete House, Modbury £425,000 This Grade I listed manor house in South Devon has been converted into retirement apartments which share the 12 acre grounds and the opulent main drawing room and library. This apartment has three bedrooms and a grand living room, but you can buy a one-bedder here for just £150,000.

Agents: Luscombe Maye, Modbury, 01548 830831, www.luscombemaye.co.uk

The Cloisters, Sherborne £395,000 This townhouse is part of a retirement development which is arranged tastefully around a courtyard in this pretty Dorset town. It has two bedrooms, a car port and large eat-in kitchen.It is set in a conservation area.

Agents: Stags, Yeovil, 01935 475000, www.stags.co.uk

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Agents: Bradleys, Honiton, 01404 46555, www.bradleys-estateagents.co.uk

Manaton Court, Launceston, £120,000 Set just a short level walk from Launceston town centre in East Cornwall, this two-bedroomed upper-floor apartment is reached via a lift. It comes with lovely communal grounds and a large balcony with good views.

Agents: Kivells, 01566 777777, www.kivells.com

Rivers Edge, Okehampton, £150,000

The show flat at this new retirement block in Okehampton, West Devon, is now up for sale. It is conveniently-located on the ground floor and has its own private patio as well as access to communal gardens. An advantage of this property is that it can even be purchased with all its furniture, if required.

4 Flete House, Modbury has been converted into retirement apartments which share the 12-acre grounds

Agents: Stags, Okehampton, 01837 659420, www.stags.co.uk

Orchid, Budleigh Salterton, £775,000

Originally built by the acclaimed Edwardian architect William Hatchard-Smith, this property has been renovated for retirement living by Blue Cedar Homes. It has a large private garden, but there is now an on-site gardener. There is also a downstairs bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and many other practical features to make life easy.

Agents: Palmers, Whitton and Laing, Budleigh Salterton, 01395 445600, www.palmerswhittonandlaing.com

Avongrove Court, Taunton, £115,000

With a 24-hour careline system of support, this two-bedroomed groundfloor apartment is for residents who are aged 60 and over. This towncentre development has a house manager. There is also a communal laundry room and attractive shared gardens.

Agents: Bradleys, Taunton, 01823 351351, www.bradleys-estateagents.co.uk

9 Orchid, at Budleigh Salterton, has a large managed garden, downstairs en-suite bedroom and many other features to make life easy

1 The houses at Lemon Gardens, Truro are only available for the over 65s

6 This one-bedroom apartment at Kings Gardens, Honiton is just a short, level walk from the town centre

2 Apartments at Rolle Road, Exmouth have sea views and two double bedrooms

7 Lovely communal grounds and a balcony can be enjoyed at Manaton Court, Launceston

5 The Cloisters, Sherborne is part of a retirement development

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Sidmouth - ÂŁ550,000 Spacious detached barn conversion with light and airy accommodation and a lovely west-facing garden backing onto open farmland. Versatile accommodation with annexe potential on the ground floor, just 2.5 miles from Sidmouth seafront. EER 'E'.

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NEWTON ABBOT

£399,950

OPEN HOUSE EVENT ON SATURDAY 29th MARCH from 10.00 am until noon - just turn up. Carefully converted contemporary townhouse in Devon Square providing modern living while keeping original period features with wonderful views over the town and to the countryside beyond. (Internal pictures are of similar property). Distinctive Homes 01626 336633

NEWTON ABBOT

£365,000

Extremely well presented, individual bungalow in sought after Coach Road on the edge of Newton Abbot and open countryside. 3 bedrooms (one en suite), living room, dining room and utility room. 2 garages (1 with potential for bedroom 4/family room), gardens and sweeping views. EPC rating D. Distinctive Homes 01626 336633

NEAR TOTNES

£410,000

Coombefishacre. A delightful barn conversion on the Teignbridge/South Hams border with a small paddock and large garage with loft. 3/4 bedrooms (1 en suite), bathroom and WC, hall, beamed kitchen/diner, utility room, beamed living room, garden room/snug/bedroom 4, study, shower room/WC, oil fired CH. Delightful gardens. EPC Rating D Distinctive Homes 01626 336633

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IDEFORD

£490,000

This is a particularly spacious, well designed and well presented modern detached house, in this popular rural hamlet. Large Entrance Hall Cloakrm Study Dining Rm Sitting Rm Conservatory Kitchen/Breakfast Rm Master Bed With En-Suite Three Further Beds Including Guest Bed With En-Suite Family Bathrm Double Garage Parking Bay Nice Size Gardens Chudleigh Office 01626 853940

TOTNES - 2 ACRES

£725,000

Windrush is a unique property and presents a rare opportunity to acquire a detached dwelling occupying an elevated position with views and a paddock on the very edge of Totnes. EPC rating: B. Totnes Office 01803 866336

TOTNES

£1,025,000

Northgate Lodge is an elegant early 19th century, four bedroom, Regency villa with a wealth of character features. This superb residence is arranged principally over three floors with the addition of cellars. Northgate Lodge has impressive gardens overlooked by a trellis verandah with tented roof canopy. A detached annexe building is located at the opposite end of Northgate Lodge gardens which can be used as a separate dwelling and has its own independent pedestrian access. Totnes Office 01803 866336

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A substantial villa with 7 bedrooms (5 ensuite), with generous offroad parking, gardens, country and moorland views plus adjacent 2 bed cottage, currently a successful guest house with scope for further enhancement or return to a quality family home. EPC - D. Ref: DRC0741. Contact Chagford Office: 01647 432277.

A Character Detached 4 Bedroom House with attractive gardens and moorland views on the outskirts of Chagford. Entrance Porch, Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 4 Double Bedrooms (Master ensuite), Family Bathroom, Double Garage, Gardens. EPC - E . Ref: DRC0740. Contact 01647 432277.

Situated on the edge of the delightful Dartmoor village of Ilsington, a handsome early 20th house in need of updating with great potential to create a fine period home. Set in grounds extending to approximately 31 acres including gardens, orchard, fields and woodland. EPC - F. Ref: DRN00128. Contact Newton Abbot Office: 01626 353881.

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A spacious detached 4 bedroom bungalow with paddock approaching 5 acres.Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, 4 Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Cloakroom, Parking, Garden, UPVC D.G., Oil-fired C.H. Paddock. EPC rating D. Ref: DRC0006. Contact Chagford Office: 01647 432277.

A smart first floor two bedroom apartment with access lift, plenty of natural light and a rural outlook, within walking distance of the town Square. Entrance Hall, Living Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms (one ensuite shower room), Bathroom, Gas C.H. Part D.G, Parking, Communal gardens. EPC - D. Ref: DRC00099. Contact Chagford Office: 01647 432277.

A spacious first floor 3 bedroom apartment situated in a small modern development close to the town centre. The property benefits from ensuite to master bedroom, open views over Bovey Tracey and reserved parking within a communal garage. EPC - C. Ref: DRN00096. Contact Newton Abbot Office: 01626 353881.

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A delightful 5 holiday home offering excellent investment potential. A spacious Barn conversion with Living Room, Cloakroom, open plan Kitchen/Dining Room, three Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom and private Garden. Shared facilities include a heated indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Play Area and Games Room. Ref: DRO1245. Contact Totnes Office: 01803 863888.

An outstanding property situated in an elevated position with south facing views within a sought after area of the town. The design of the property offers versatile accommodation and is offered in excellent order with no onward chain. EPC - E. Ref: DRN00151. Contact Newton Abbot Office: 01626 353881.

A unique business opportunity to purchase retail premises in a thriving moorland town and create your own retail outlet in this prominent position. Extensive owners flat over which could provide additional income. Shop with 2 store rooms and toilet.Flat with lounge, kitchen, bathroom, 4 bedrooms and yard.Ref: DRN00052/RB. Contact Newton Abbot Office: 01626 353881.

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Little Westcott farmland and buildings - Westcott, Rockbeare, Nr Exeter 93.57 acres in 6 lots. For sale by informal tender. Closing date Wednesday 26th March 2014 Tel: Rendells Ashburton 01364 654670 or Chagford 01647 432277.

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AUCTION (unless sold prior) on Thursday 20th March 2.30pm at the Bradworthy Inn, Bradworthy.

Bradworthy AUCTION (Unless sold prior) 25th March at Holsworthy 2.30pm at The Old Inn, St Breward, Bodmin. • Non traditional construction three bedroom bungalow sitting in 0.44 acre plot. In need of renovation and modernisation. Far reaching views over surrounding countryside.

Guide £150,000 Holsworthy 01409 259547 farms@kivells.com

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Guide £66,000 • An attractive and productive block of land extending to just under 10.25 Holsworthy acres. Gently sloping permanent 01409 259547 pasture in two enclosures. Accessible mark.bromell@kivells.com location with road frontage.

St Tudy Bodmin

Three bedroom detached bungalow with glimpses of nearby countryside. • Dual aspect sitting room, kitchen/ breakfast room, enclosed side garden, mains gas fired central heating throughout. In need of modernisation and updating. EPC Rating D.

Stratton Park chalet set in picturesque setting in Lanteglos Holiday Park Bude good proximity to the North Cornish Coast. Camelford £159,950 • Two bedrooms, open plan living room/kitchen. Range of on site Bude amenities and close by championship 01288 359999 golf course. Subject to a holiday bude@kivells.com occupancy condition. EPC Rating F.

£17,500 Bude 01288 359999 bude@kivells.com

LANDLORDS, PROTECT YOUR RENTAL INCOME... HOW ? R Stags will pay your rent, with no delays, when the tenant does not. R Stags will pay legal fees for eviction and rent recovery.

Cornworthy

Delightful detached 4 bedroom farmhouse in a rural location. Entrance hall, 2 sitting rooms, dining room, kitchen, utility, study area, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Large garden & parking. Available mid April. EPC Band E. Tenant fees apply. Web Find: 32774 £1,600 pcm Totnes 01803 866130

Throwleigh

A brand new detached house in a sought after village. 3 bedrooms, one en suite, kitchen, lounge/diner, bathroom, cloakroom. O.F.C.H. Double carport, garden and parking. Pets considered. Available now. EPC Band C. Tenant fees apply. Web Find: 65312 £850 pcm Okehampton 01837 659430

R Stags will pay 50% of the rent after eviction for 3 months, whilst reletting. R This is not like insurance policies offered by others. Stags tick all the boxes Call us now for a straight forward letting service that is worth having! Subject to terms and conditions

Oakfordbridge

A delightful 3 bedroom unfurnished cottage situated in a convenient location. Sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, bathroom. Large gardens with woodland. Parking. DG. Pets considered. Available immediately. EPC Band E. Tenant fees apply. Web Find: 60721 £800 pcm Tiverton 01884 232872

Stoke Fleming

A detached bungalow on a level plot located on the edge of a popular coastal village. Living room, kitchen, three double bedrooms, bathroom. Garage & garden. Unfurnished, central heating, double glazing. Available mid March. EPC Band E. Tenant fees apply. Web Find: 49216 £750 pcm Dartmouth 01803 833681

Totnes

Architect designed 4 bedroom town house on 3 floors with contemporary interior. Hall, sitting room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, 3 bathrooms, shower room. Courtyard garden, garage & parking. Unfurnished. Available immediately. EPC Band C. Tenant fees apply. Web Find: 32951 £1,550 pcm Totnes 01803 866130

Launceston

Detached property within walking distance of the town centre. Office, open plan kitchen/diner, lounge, 4 bedrooms, 1 en suite, utilty room. Garage, parking & garden. Pets considered. G.F.C.H. EPC Band C. Available now. Tenant fees apply. Web Find: 35145 £750 pcm Launceston 01566 771800

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COUNTRY PROPERTY SPECIALISTS Hennock, Devon

Holsworthy, Devon

Germansweek, Devon

A quietly located 85 acre residential and stock farm situated within the popular and picturesque Dartmoor National Park. Modern 4 bedroom farmhouse, a range of modern outbuildings. Stunning far reaching panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Excellent walking and riding. EPC-C74

A charming & characterful 4 bedroom farmhouse, together with an adjoining 2 bedroom cottage & a detached well-presented 2 bedroom barn conversion. Currently used as holiday letting cottages providing a good income stream. Set in lawned gardens with a feature duck pond. Range of useful buildings & garages. 15 acres of pasture and woodland. Further land available. EPC-E42

A quality 90 acre residential & stock farm quietly located in a rural position with easy access to the A30. A character well-proportioned 4 bedroom farmhouse, 2 traditional barns with potential, range of livestock and equestrian buildings. Available with less land. EPC-G18

£895,000

85 Acres £815,000

15 Acres £1,000,000

90 Acres

Bratton Clovelly, Devon

Bradworthy, Devon

Nr Penzance, Cornwall

A characterful and charming 4 bedroom Grade II listed substantial medieval farmhouse situated within the picturesque Devon countryside. Set in lawned gardens with a large ornamental fish pond and a large vegetable garden. A range of traditional barns and outbuildings with potential. Far reaching panoramic views over the surrounding countryside to the rolling hills of Dartmoor beyond. EPC-E48

A 65 acre residential and stock farm, 6 bedroom Georgian farmhouse, substantial range of outbuildings with development and income potential, restaurant, 2 bedroom holiday cottage, traditional barn with consent and fine far reaching views of the Lower Tamar Lake and the surrounding countryside. Available with less land. EPC-E43

A quietly located residential and holiday farm in a popular location within easy reach of many West Cornwall beach and holiday resorts. A comfortable and spacious four bedroom farmhouse, an adjoining three bedroom cottage and two holiday cottages. A useful range of modern farm buildings, all set in 30 acres of pastureland. Further land available. EPC - D61

£615,000

4 Acres £1,250,000

65 Acres £875,000

London Exhibition

Virginstow, Devon

30 Acres

Hatherleigh, Devon

WEST COUNTRY PROPERTY SHOWCASE 29/30th April at our Central London Ofﬁce in Park Lane

A very well-presented and welcoming 4 bedroom modern country residence finished to a high standard, set in a rural location, yet easily accessible to local amenities. Large feature reception/dining hall, sitting room, kitchen/ breakfast room, sun room, study and 4 en-suite bedrooms. Set in lawned gardens and approximately 6 acres of pastureland, an amenity fishing lake and stable/general purpose building. EPC-C73

£625,000

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6 Acres

A quietly located character 2 bedroom barn conversion with a further 2 bedroom barn conversion & a substantial range of versatile buildings including a modern general purpose building, all set within 2 acres. Further pasture & woodland with river frontage and a lake, available in 5 Lots. EPCD59

£625,000

01822 810810

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COVERING THE SOUTH WEST London Office in Park Lane

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