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West’s beautiful bathrooms Where you can bathe or shower in serious style in Devon and Cornwall P4-5
MILLION POUND DILEMMA We hear from the top end of the market affected by Stamp Duty changes P17
Light fantastic How good lighting can make a room calmer and more appealing P14-15
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Orchid is blooming great
Opening the gate
House hunt with Santa
An Arts and Crafts house built by celebrated Devon architect William Hatchard-Smith has been incorporated into a Budleigh Salterton retirement community. Built in the 1920s, Orchid (pictured) has been sensitively refurbished and now forms part of Blue Cedar Homes’ Wildflowers complex off East Budleigh Road. “The purchaser of this wonderful house will enjoy a large period property set within generous gardens, but with the support of our management company to help with general upkeep,” said Nick Hole of Blue Cedar Homes. “Orchid offers the benefits of apartment living with the caché of a substantial house and garden.”
Linden Homes has started work on Kings Gate, a new development in Kingsteignton of 250 homes, including 63 which are classed as affordable housing. The scheme features a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties, together with some areas of open space. Brian Deacon, sales and marketing director for Linden Homes said: “We have cut the sod to mark the start of work on site, and look forward to delivering some fantastic new homes.” Eight of the new plots will be available to locals as self-build houses, in support of a campaign spearheaded by Teignbridge District Council.
If you’re house hunting in Exeter, you’re invited to raise a glass to Christmas next Sunday, December 21 at The Harringtons from 3pm to 6pm. The Redrow team will be glad to greet you at the Pinhoe-based development with mince pies and hot apple cider from Darts Farm. There’s a special treat in store for the children: they can tell Father Christmas all about their list, and get a chance to feed and pat two of his reindeer. You can check out the three showhomes: the three-bedroom Warwick, four-bedroom Welwyn and four-bedroom Cambridge. Prices at The Harringtons start from £259,995. For more information, call 01392 757 746.
Hot properties on the market this week Cullaton, near Chagford
£345,000 (Lot 1) If you like a project, here’s a rough diamond on Dartmoor. Cullaton is a two-bedroom Grade II listed in cottage in need of improvement. There’s a further two lots with 7.5 acres, stables and a barn. Agents: Rendells, Chagford, 01647 432277, www.rendells.co.uk
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Wisdom of Solomon A couple from Surrey bought Solomons Farmhouse in Latchley near Gunnislake in Cornwall. It’s a charming four-bedroom Duke of Bedford farmhouse with a one-bedroom annexe and two acres of land, barns and stables.
Sold by: DR Kivell & Partners (01822 810810, www.drkivellandpartners.co.uk) off a guide price of £540,000.
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If you can’t find just the right Christmas tree, what about buying a woodland? Bit extreme perhaps – but there are several for sale in the Westcountry, and they can be a great investment. “The market for amenity and conservation woods in England has strengthened considerably in the past two years, in contrast to other sectors of the property market,” said Mike Tustin of woodland specialists John Clegg & Co. “The South West market is buoyant, with a high number of sales completed in 2014.” Here are a few for sale right now: Burley Wood, near Okehampton, Devon, £215,000 for 27.9 hectares /
66.94 acres. Hidden in hills just south west of Okehampton, Burley Wood comprises 1960s conifers together with recently planted Douglas fir, Sitka spruce and native broadleaves. History buffs will love its prominent and extensive hill fort. Tailor’s Shop, near Callington, Cornwall (pictured), £65,000 for 6.62 hectares / 16.47 acres. These attractive woods will appeal to purchasers seeking a woodland offering a mixture of broadleaf and conifers with a varied age profile. It has a long road frontage, and comes with sporting rights. Lydcott Wood, Hessenford near Looe, Cornwall, £140,000 for 17.10
hectares / 42.27 acres Classified as an ancient woodland, this plantation in the attractive Seaton Valley is about half conifer and half traditional broadleaf. The conifers, mainly Douglas fir, date from 1982. Pay Plantation & Holiday Cottages, Stapley, Somerset,Offers over £800,000 for 11.8 hectares / 29.2 acres. Pay Plantation offers two five-bedroom properties and a site on which to build a third property for holiday use, all in a stunning woodland setting. ■ For more information, contact John Clegg & Co on 01844 291 384 or www.www.johnclegg.co.uk.
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A bold venture Boldventure Cottage is a charming three-bedroom cottage in the village of Yealmpton. It was bought by a couple from Hampshire, who plan to turn the double garage into a craft studio, and walk their new dog along the River Yealm.
Sold by: Luscombe Maye, Yealmpton (01752 880 044, www.luscombemaye.com) off a guide price of £395,000.
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Here’s another fab fixer-upper: The Granary in Hawkchurch is a stone barn with a tiled roof, countryside views, and planning permission to build a four/five bedroom house, along with a garage and stabling. Agents: Stags, Bridport, 01308 428 000, www.stags.co.uk
Little Warren, St Mawes £695,000
Lots of people will recognise ivy-draped Little Warren, a delightful thatched cottage on the coastal edge of St Mawes near Truro. It has two bedrooms and easy access to Tavern Beach. Agents: Humberts, Truro, 01872 278 288, www.humberts.com
Tide’s in Hilltop Half Tides in Mullion is an amazing three-bedroom home with two-bedroom cottage and dazzling views over Polurrian Bay.
Sold by: Jackson-Stops, Truro (01872 261 160, www.jacksonstops.co.uk) off a guide price of 1.05 million.
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4 this week’s top bathrooms Nothing beats sinking into a hot bath for the ultimate relaxation, and no home is complete without a good bathtub. Although some would argue that shower power is important too – even dedicated bath zealots have to cede the point. We’ve been on a quest to find some of the Westcountry’s finest bath and shower rooms, and have found some real beauties. And here they are:
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Combe Wood House, Salcombe Regis, £1.25m One viewer commented that the bathroom in this threebedroom cob and thatch farmhouse is “like walking into Floris”. It has lovely marble floors and mahogany panelling, with uplit display cupboards for you to display objet d’art.
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Agents: Savills, Exeter, 01392 455 755, www.savills.com; and Fulfords, Sidmouth, 01395 578 126, www.countryandwaterside.co.uk
Housemartins, Loddiswell, £695,000 Housemartins is a superbly renovated period 5/6 bedroom farmhouse, with original features such as stripped pine floors and exposed stone walls. You’ll have to negotiate for the antique rolltop bath with ball and claw feet though – the owners aren’t sure they want to part with it.
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Agents: Marchand Petit, Modbury, 01548 831163, www.marchandpetit.co.uk
Eagle House, Belstone, Dartmoor, oieo £450,000
1 Entering the bathroom at Combe Wood House, with its mahogany cupboards and mood lighting, is ‘like walking into Floris’
How about a bathtub in the bedroom – it’s even by the window so you can watch the birds in the foliage outside. The granite house has five bedrooms and lovely walled gardens.
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Agents: Savills, Exeter, 01392 455 755, www.savills.com
Carne Crest, Trenance, near Newquay, £1.35m
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This waterfront property with sea views over Mawgan Porth Bay has a fantastic hot tub with jets, set in a mosaic surround of warm sandy browns. Just the thing to warm up after surfing – and it has holiday lets, too.
Agents: Knight Frank, Exeter, 01392 423 111, www.knightfrank.co.uk
4 There is a fantastic hot tub at Carne Crest, to warm you up after surfing
Fewings is a fantastic fivebedroom barn conversion in grounds of seven acres. The luxurious master en-suite has a contemporary oblong tub on a slate floor, and his ’n hers pedestal sinks.
The Beach House, Carbis Bay, St Ives, £2,350,000
Riverside, Horrabridge, near Tavistock, £385,000
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Agents: Webbers Fine & Country, Barntaple, 01271 347 861, www.fineandcountry.com
Contemporary chic is what you’ll find at this luxury four/five bedroom home with 180 degree beachfront views. With top spec sanitary fixtures, the bathrooms here look better than the catalogues.
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Agents: Jackson-Stops & Staff, Truro, 01872 261 160, www.jackson-stops.co.uk
A lovely character bathroom awaits you at Housemartins
Lambey Park, Week St Mary, £1.75m The seven bedrooms are all en-suite in this engaging modern country house, so that makes it ideal if you want to run as a B&B, or if you’ve got teenagers who like grooming in the privacy of their own facilities. The bathrooms are smart, modern and attractive. Extremely good use is made of both slate and mosaic.
Fewings, High Bickington, £675,000
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This extended 1930s home, which has four bedrooms, is full of charm. The family bath sits in a dramatic position under a pitched roof. It has shower curtains, wrought iron roll top bath with claw feet, and ornate taps.
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Agents: Mansbridge Balment, 01822 855 055, www.mansbridgebalment.co.uk
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3 Swoop in on the bathtub at Eagle House, which is near a window so you can watch the birds in the foliage outside
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Tapping into advice to help you avoid those bath-time blues BY JULIA GRAY
5 At Fewings, the master en-suite has a contemporary oblong tub and his ‘n hers pedestal sinks
7 One of the seven smart en-suite bathrooms at Lambey Park, Week St Mary, all set up for the hospitality business
6 The Beach House in Carbis Bay has (as you would expect at a luxury home) top-spec sanitary wear
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Bath and basin taps are essential to any bathroom, but they aren’t just there to do a job: experts agree that they can also be a design statement in their own right. There are lots of things to consider when buying bathroom taps, so start with the style. The different elements of your bathroom should go together, so if you have a period-style room, you need classic taps to suit that period. If you’ve gone down the contemporary route, you want sleek, modern taps. Try the taps with the bathroom suite to check they’re the right style and size – it’s especially important that the basin tap is in proportion to the basin. Most bathroom taps are chrome these days, but other finishes are available. It’s not all about looks – consider ease of use, especially for the youngest and oldest family members. “You’ll use these taps every day, so think about how you’ll interact with them,” says Simon Browning, industrial design director at Mira Showers. “Make sure the control feels precise and the taps are easy to use.” You don’t need to spend a fortune to get good taps, but it can be a false economy to buy really cheap ones, because a tap has working parts which can fail. If you have to get the
taps repaired or replaced soon after buying them, you’ll wish you’d spent more on a product designed to last. “The quality of the materials and finishing of a tap is very important when it comes to good water flow, ease of cleaning and maintenance,” says Browning. “You can judge the quality of a tap by the warranty that comes with it. As far as aesthetic values go, I recommend looking for perfect symmetry and flat lines on the edges of the tap.” Mixer taps, which only have one spout, are a popular choice, but some people prefer separate hot and cold taps (often called pillar taps). If your bath has two tap holes, you’re not confined to having separate taps – many bath mixers are designed for two holes. However, not all baths come pre-drilled – to avoid drilling, opt for wall-mounted taps or floorstanding taps. The latter are popular for freestanding baths. There’s nothing worse than a tap that’s more a dribble than a deluge, so do consider your home’s water system before you buy. “This tends to be more important if you have a lowpressure water system – if the tap isn’t suitable and the water flow is poor, it will take a long time to fill a bath,” says Browning. Mira’s Aspects range performs well even on low-pressure systems, and are easy to clean.
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Exeter: 01392 427500 • Topsham: 01392 875000 www.wilkinsongrant.co.uk PROPERTY & ACQUISITION AGENTS
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West Hill Guide Price £850,000
Exton Guide Price £1,295,000
A superior detached home, impeccably presented to a particularly high standard, in exceptional gardens enjoying privacy. Offering nearly 3,000sq ft of well planned, spacious accommodation which can only be fully appreciated by a visit. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 receptions, kitchen / breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, cloakroom with WC, gas fired central heating, double glazing, triple garage and parking. EER'D'.
Redesigned by its current owners in 2000 this quite exceptional individual modern detached house measuring over 6,500sq ft is set in private grounds with panoramic views of the Exe Estuary and the hills beyond. 4 reception rooms, large kitchen / breakfast room with AGA, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The property has to be seen to fully appreciate its superb location and views within this sought after village community. EER 'C'.
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St. Leonards - Guide Price £650,000
Lustleigh - Guide Price £895,000
Excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious detached property of over 2600 sq ft, originally built in 1867 with double garage, ample parking and a southerly aspect over the rear garden towards the Haldon Hills. Currently there are also two flats which could be incorporated with the living space of a family home or could be used for annexe or retained for income purposes. With the potential to create a 'wow house' by extending into the roof space and redeveloping the lower ground floor, with the additional possibility of building a detached property in the grounds - all subject to the necessary planning consents. EER 'F'.
A fantastic, individually designed detached single story residence within a stunning Dartmoor village location set in over an acre of beautiful grounds and gardens. The property enjoys an elevated position above Lustleigh with unrivalled views over the surrounding countryside and moorland from the principle rooms and terrace. There is over 2,700sq ft of well-proportioned living space, including 20' dining hall, 20' living room, fabulous 20' kitchen / breakfast room with AGA, 4 bedrooms (3 ensuites), utility and boot room plus parking for numerous vehicles. EER 'D'.
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Topsham - Guide Price £825,000
St. Leonards - Guide Price £1,495,000
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented Georgian Grade II Listed family home with accommodation
Substantial detached period home in a quiet and peaceful location with purpose-built consulting rooms in the heart of Exeter's
arranged over four floors including fine period reception rooms and a spacious kitchen / breakfast room. Set within a commanding position with beautiful views over Topsham roof tops to the rear, towards Woodbury Common and the River Exe.
most sought-after residential area, Exeter's "medical district" and within yards of St Leonards "village". An added bonus is the short walk (circa 800 meters) to the city centre. Over 6,500 sq. ft. on a 0.3 acre plot with large south-west aspect gardens.
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 further reception rooms. To the rear is a delightful garden and there is on road parking
Detached garage and driveway. Currently a private residence and independent medical consulting rooms. Business included.
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Commercial EER 'D84'. Residential EER 'E'.
TOP140310. Call 01392 875000
SOU130305. Call 01392 427500
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A rare opportunity to purchase the residual term (37 years) of an assignable Farm Business Tenancy. An historic 6 bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse, highly productive arable and pasture land, partially converted courtyard of traditional buildings with existing retail, office and workshop space with potential for expansion, all set within approximately 122 acres . JSA Savills, Exeter 01392 455749.
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Some 22.98 acres (9.30 hectares) of productive agricultural land, with stream water supply and subject to an existing Farm Business Tenancy agreement. For sale by Informal Tender, closing date 17th December. Land & Farms 01548 857474
A useful smallholding (extending in total to 23.18 acres ), in an accessible location together with a detached spacious bungalow (agricultural tie), range of modern farm buildings (7,904 square feet) and stable block. EPC D Land & Farms 01548 857474
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Stable block (with mains electric), poly tunnel, pond, poultry pen and pony paddocks, extending to approx 2 acres in all, currently used for equestrian/ general recreation/amenity purposes in a tucked away rural location. Land & Farms 01548 857474
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Pony paddock/general recreation/amenity land extending to approximately 2.10 acres (0.85 hectares) with road access and in a peaceful location. Land & Farms 01548 857474
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Wake up to a dream home with great views Hilary and Richard Abrams lived for 35 years in the South East, but they knew they wanted to retire to the Westcountry, from where Richard had fond childhood memories. Richard, an architect specialising in commercial property, actually never quite managed to retire – he is still getting commissions in his 70s. Still, the Abrams were true to their vision. “When we first came down eight years ago, we rented a property near Exeter so that we could explore the area,” said Hilary. “We loved the village of Kilmington and when we saw Ruggs Farm, we knew we had found our dream home. “It’s about eight miles from the coast near to all the places we wanted to be. “It has fabulous views across the Axe Valley – in fact we can see Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s place from ours. At night you can see the twinkling lights of Axminster.” Ruggs Farm also has a trump card: a heated pool in its own barn, complete with sitting room/kitchen, shower and changing rooms. It didn’t take long for Hilary and Richard to put their stamp on the place, beginning in the heart of the home: the kitchen. “I wanted the kitchen to look traditional. My colour scheme was natural oak and cream,” said Hilary. “I designed what I wanted and Richard drew it up, and we had a local
With stunning valley views and an indoor pool, Ruggs Farm is a dream come true. Gillian Molesworth learns more craftsman make it for us.” With its four-oven oil-fired AGA, this room is warm and welcoming. The kitchen leads on to the conservatory, another of Hilary’s favourite rooms, which she has filled with sculptural houseplants. “This is such a bright and warm room – it’s a lovely place to sit and read a book, or just watch the changing of the seasons. “The view really is magical. Some-
About the area Kilmington: Just two miles from Axminster in South East Devon, Ruggs Farm is on the outskirts of this thriving village which recently won a Devon “Best Kept Village” award. It has plenty of amenities, including a farm shop and library made from a converted telephone box, as well as an active community with lots going on for all ages. Roads: Kilmington is just under nine miles from Honiton down the A35. It is 10 miles to the A30/A303 at Chard and 25 miles to the M5 at Taunton. Rails: Axminster is the nearest station, with a direct service to London Waterloo in about two hours 45 minutes. Catch the PaddingtonPenzance train from Exeter (20 miles). Air: Exeter Airport within 22 miles.
Schools: Kilmington Primary School is Ofsted-rated “outstanding”. There’s a community college in Axminster (Ofsted: “good”) and a good range of private schools and a university in Exeter. Days out: Head to picturesque Lyme Regis on the coast – be sure to wear a long coat and walk dramatically to the end of the Cobb like the French Lieutenant’s Woman. For a jolly good shopping spree, we’d recommend a trip to Topsham. Eat out: There are two lovely thatched pubs in Kilmington, the Old Inn and the New Inn. For a special meal, it just has to be River Cottage, which is near Axminster. Here you can taste one of celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s signature dishes.
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It is easy to see why Ruggs Farm in the village of Kilmington has all the attributes of a lovely dream home times when I draw the bedroom curtains in the morning, it takes my breath away.” There is also a large dining room and lounge, with a woodburner recessed into the fireplace. “It’s a great house for entertaining,” says Hilary. “It’s very well laid out and has a good flow.” This is emphasised by the flooring, a cream colour throughout, echoed in the carpets and in the porcelain tiles. Ruggs Farm has five bedrooms, three of them en suite, and a family bathroom. With a triple aspect, the light and airy master bedroom has gorgeous views of the Axe Valley, and a modern en suite with both a bath and a shower. The Abrams have also created a “guest suite”, a mini complex of upstairs rooms and a bathroom. This is ideal to host Richard’s clients, who sometimes come to stay. Outside, Ruggs Farm has nearly 14 acres of land, including paddocks and an orchard. Hilary and Richard have poured lots of their energy into the gardens, which were neglected when they took it on. They’ve planted attractive, yet practical beds and borders of flowering shrubs and plants with yearround interest. While they love their gardening, the Abrams are not afraid to draft in help when needed: the paddocks are rented to a farmer, and the orchard
Ruggs Farm, Kilmington, Axminster £1.45million Property: A superbly-situated house with lots of space, outstanding views, and indoor pool complex Location: On the outskirts of Kilmington, two miles from Axminster in South East Devon Accommodation: Kitchen/ breakfast room, dining room, lounge, study, large conservatory, five bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms and a family bathroom Outside: Around 14 acres including beautiful gardens, paddocks, and an orchard. The pool is in a modern barn with sitting room/kitchen, shower and changing rooms. It has planning permission for conversion into three-bedroom accommodation Agents: Knight Frank, Exeter, 01392 423111, www.knightfrank.com grazed by rare breed sheep owned by a local woman who also picks the apples (in exchange for bottles of cider and the odd leg of lamb). The pool and its modern barn may be the jewel in Ruggs’ crown: and with planning permission for development into three-bedroom accommodation, an investment opportun-
ity as well. “I could barely swim when I first moved here, and now I can swim half a mile,” says Hilary. “It is great exercise for us, and our two grandchildren love it when they come to stay.” The time has come for the Richard and Hilary to downsize. “We’d like to
do some travelling,” says Hilary. “But we’ve really loved this beautiful home.”
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Guide Price £1,800,000
Range of modern & traditional farm buildings set in approximately 234 acres.
An enchanting small residential farm with up to 34 acres.
Residential and stock farm with about 170 acres.
• Character 4 bed farmhouse • Outbuildings and two paddocks • Arable/pasture land.
• Exceptional Grade II listed three bedroom manor house • Cider barn and press, two adjoining converted barns (with residential use) • Range of adaptable farm buildings and yards with its own separate entrance.
• Substantial farmhouse with holiday let barn available • Traditional farm buildings with PP for 3 holiday cottages • Range of versatile agricultural buildings.
Holsworthy 01409 259 547 farms@kivells.com
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Are you planning for 2015? We invite you to speak with us about your farm, smallholding or land. Contact one of our dedicated farms team to arrange a market appraisal;
Liskeard 01579 324 928 Holsworthy 01409 259 547
Exeter 01392 252 262 Launceston 01566 776 886
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Guide Price £1,000,000 Whitestone, Exeter
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Guide Price £695,000 Holsworthy Beacon, Holsworthy
Auction Guide £800,000
112.5 acres and a stock rearing farm.
Wonderfully situated 61 acre smallholding with 3 bed bungalow (AOC).
An unspoilt, quietly located residential and stock farm with 90 acres.
• Character farmhouse in need of modernisation • Range of modern farm buildings • Productive pasture and arable land.
• Useful range of modern farm buildings • Productive pasture land with stunning views over the Exe Estuary • Easy access to Exeter and the A30 trunk road.
• Five bedroom character farmhouse in need of renovation • Traditional farm buildings including stone barns (with potential) • Ring fenced pasture land.
Holsworthy 01409 259 547 farms@kivells.com
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Outstanding property with a large principal house.
Four bedroom property set within 2 acres of grounds.
Delightful Country home in third of an acre.
• Generous living accommodation over three floors • A separate 200 year old cottage • Commanding views over the surrounding area.
• Swimming pool, tennis court and gym • Landscaped gardens and 9 acres pasture paddocks • Two holiday cottages and timber bungalow.
• Peaceful position, only a short distance from the town • Maintained to a very high standard • Quality fittings throughout.
• Character barn conversion with bespoke kitchen • Four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite) • Enclosed parking for six, patio and shed.
Bude 01288 359 999 bude@kivells.com
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Converted former stone water mill in a rural location. • Well proportioned with three double bedrooms • Open plan sitting/dining room with first floor balcony • Large three quarter acre plot. Bude 01288 359 999 bude@kivells.com
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A magnificent Georgian style family home.
Edwardian house which occupies a generous plot.
Grade II Listed former farmhouse in tranquil setting.
Listed Grade II semi-detached country house.
• Family sized accommodation with four bedrooms • Refurbished to a modern design • Tastefully decorated with many appealing features.
• Renovated and provides spacious accommodation • Five en-suite bedrooms, suitable Bed & Breakfast business • Generous gardens, ample parking and double garage. Liskeard 01579 345 543 liskeard@kivells.com
• Situated in secluded hamlet with private lawns • Heated swimming pool terrace • Four double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
• Elegant four bedroom period residence • Spacious one bedroom annexe, set in 3.52 acres • Feature family lawn and mature woodland.
Launceston 01566 777 777 launceston@kivells.com
Launceston 01566 777 777 launceston@kivells.com
Liskeard 01579 345 543 liskeard@kivells.com
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Some blooming Houseplants are welcome gifts at any time of year, but at Christmas they’re extra special. I love to give them to friends and family. I thought I would share some excerpts from my list: PERFECT POINSETTIAS
Rock House is a character cottage in a popular village of Chillington. It has a beautifully landscaped, generous garden and lovely views. Agents: Luscombe Maye, Kingsbridge 01548 857 474, www.luscombemaye.com
Near Chumleigh £650,000
This Brooklyn isn’t next to Manhattan, but Riddlecombe in North Devon. The five-bedroom house is surrounded by colourful gardens, with paddocks for four-legged friends. Agents: Webbers Fine & Contry, Torrington, 01805 626 999, www.fineandcountry.com
Boscastle £579,000
Auntie Joan, a traditionalist, gets a beautiful red poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). Poinsettias originate from Central America where they grow abundantly in the wild, often to a height of three metres or more. Thankfully, much work has been done to breed plants better suited to pots, and with colourful red, pink, cream, or bicoloured bracts. Otter Nurseries has grown some 6,000 of these beauties this year. Poinsettia care: ■ Keep in a warm light position (5560F). ■ Allow the compost to become moderately dry before watering ■ Stand on a saucer of moist pebbles to boost humidity OUTSTANDING ORCHIDS Cousin Rachael has a flamboyant personality, and shares my passion for orchids. At the moment there are some wonderful Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis) in bright colours, including ‘Surf Song Orange.’ Its longlasting, flat orange blooms are carried on arching stems. Moth orchids originate from Asia and enjoy warm conditions. Another warmth-loving type are Paphiopedilum orchids, also called slipper orchids as their lower lips look just like a slipper. Orchid care: ■ Keep in good light but away from strong sunlight during summer ■ Mist leaves once a week to maintain good humidity ■ Allow water to drain through the open compost; never stand in water ■ Feed with orchid fertiliser from Feb to Sept/October CHARMING CYCLAMEN Aunt Win’s house is like a fridge! She hardly ever has the central heating on, which makes my choice easy. I alternate each year between a
Otter Nurseries’ plant expert Rose Clark has a long list of living gifts. Here are her top Christmas picks Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) or Azalea (Azalea indica) – this year it’s the cyclamen’s turn. Both thrive in the cool temperatures. Cyclamen have swept-back flowers held on upright stems over attractive foliage. The blooms come in a range of bright or pastel shades, including bicolours and frilly-edged cultivars.
Flaming Katy will tolerate a varied temperature range and is very easy to keep Otter Nurseries has grown 6,100 this year and they look fantastic. Cyclamen care ■ Select plants with plenty of buds ■ Grow in a cool, light position away from strong sunlight ■ When watering, stand in water for no longer than 20 minutes ■ Remove faded flowers and finished leaves by giving them a slight twist before pulling cleanly away from the tuber.
KALANCHOE CUTIE The bright colours of Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) will suit Maggie. Her sight isn’t as good as it used to be and she’s had to move into a very warm residential home. The Kalanchoe’s large, flat heads carry brightly coloured flowers for many weeks. They will tolerate a varied temperature range and are very easy to keep. Flaming Katy care ■ Grow in a bright light position in average warmth ■ Allow the compost to dry between watering ■ Feed with cacti fertiliser MarchAugust ■ Repot with cacti compost every two or three years. AWESOME ANTHURIUMS David and Irena are newlyweds and live in a very modern home, sadly devoid of plants. This year, I have just the plant for them. The exotic blooms of the Anthurium will remind them of their honeymoon in South America! The curious waxy flowers look like painters’ palettes with a tail in the centre, held above heart-shaped leaves. Colours range from bright reds and oranges to deep maroons and purples, white and pink. They bloom for many weeks. Anthurium care ■ Grow in a warm position with bright light, but protected from summer sun ■ Keep compost moist at all times ■ Mist leaves two to three times a week CRACKING CACTI Jake and Sophie are seven, and just starting to show some interest in plants. I know they would really appreciate a small plant for their rooms. I’m sure with a little help from Mum they can each enjoy a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera), bright pink for Sophie and red for Jake. Christmas Cacti care ■ Place in a bright light position out of sun ■ Keep well watered while in flower ■ After flowering, allow to go dry between waterings ■ Place outside in shady spot for summer ■ Water freely when compost dries out ■ Return to indoor position to flower Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I’m still working on my Christmas list…
A successful guest house with five en-suite bedrooms, Orchard Lodge has lawns, borders, and a timber pergola enclosed by a stone wall. Agents: Cole Rayment & White, Camelford, 01840 213 333, www.crw.co.uk
Azalea, front, and cyclamen both thrive in the cool temperatures
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.
Gardeners’ diary
This week in your garden:
● Protect alpines from excessive rain by covering them with cloches.
● Prepare celery trenches, digging in plenty of compost.
● If frost threatens, wrap sacking or bubble wrap around terracotta and ceramic containers to prevent them from freezing, or move them closer to the house.
● Move deciduous trees or shrubs provided the soil is fit to work. ● Take root cuttings from oriental poppies, Primula denticulata, brunnera (pictured), gaillardia and many other plants. ● Plant some decorative outdoor containers for Christmas, featuring winter-flowering heathers, skimmia and dogwood. ● Rake up the last of the leaves. ● Dig up and divide overcrowded clumps of ferns.
● Mulch the crowns of perennials with chipped bark or with compost in order to protect them from the elements. ● Place netting over your holly bushes if you want the berries for Christmas decorations, or the birds may eat them all. ● Check stored tender bulbs and corms to make sure that none of them have gone rotten. If they have, pick them out at once and then you should dispose of them.
Out and about Beautiful moth orchids looks elegant on a windowsill, but keep them out of strong sunlight during summer
Enjoy the exotic blooms of the anthurium
A Christmas cactus is great for kids
Poinsettias are a December must-have
Santa by Steam Start the magic of Christmas with a special steam train journey at Bodmin & Wenford Railway in Bodmin. Father Christmas will be aboard for a one-hour trip. Seasonal refreshments and lovely gifts for children. Booking advised. December 13 and 14: details at www.bodminrailway.co.uk. Similar steam events underway at Paignton and Buckfastleigh. Live Nativity They do Christmas proud at Pennywell Farm in Buckfastleigh, with an authentic manger scene complete with live animals. Everyone who wants to has the opportunity to dress up and join in. Follow up with Christmas cheer in Henny Penny’s Cafe, with a present from Father Christmas. Better book soon though, or there will be no room at the inn. Slots available on December 14 and December 20-24. See
www.pennywellfarm.co.uk, or call 01364 642 023. Fair and trees Come along to the annual Christmas Market at Hengar Manor near Camelford in North Cornwall tomorrow from 10.30am. More than 30 stalls. Visit Santa’s grotto, and hear music from the Allen Valley Choir. Pool, sauna and steam room open. Across the road is a tree nursery where you can pick out a live Christmas tree from a big field. Miniature marvels A memorable experience awaits at the Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay: Christmas lights from dusk, snow flurries in the air, and alpine skiing for kids. You’ll love seeing the tiny worlds created in the gardens: castle scenes, tiny villages, and replicas of Westcountry harbours. Meet Santa in his log cabin this weekend and December 19-24. Hampton Avenue, 01803 315315.
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14 holiday homes Homes with holiday letting potential selected by Gill Nicholls of Helpful Holidays Beachcomber, Charmouth, Dorset, £450,000
In a pretty town, with sea view and neat garden, this family house is a home-from-home and is highly convenient for everything. I would anticipate it achieving an annual income of around £22,000 over 30 weeks. Agents: Martin Diplock, Lyme Regis, 01297 445500, www.martindiplock.co.uk
Bucks Mills, Devon, £385,000
Vital to make the It can make a room calmer, brighter, or simply more appealing. Julia Gray explains why it’s so important to get your lighting just right Lighting can make all the difference to a room. The same furnishings and colours will look brighter or softer, more cheery or more serene, just depending on how you light them. If your home or holiday home needs a lighting overhaul, don’t be timid: just follow the basic principles and you’ll do as well as any designer. “The right lighting really can make a difference to a room,” says Helen Hayes from Helpful Holidays. “Sometimes owners of holiday homes have a great property, but it’s not shown to its best advantage. “If you really want your property to shine, in person and in those allimportant publicity pictures, good lighting is really important.” Here are Julia’s points to remember when designing a lighting scheme: ■ Lighting should be at three levels in a room – the floor, walls and ceiling. Plan your scheme in advance – if you’re having electrical work done, make sure the sockets are fitted where you want your table and floor lamps to be. Wall lights and target lighting should also be planned at this stage.
This pretty, south-facing, Grade II listed cottage with a lovely garden is in a timeless hamlet and within 100 yards from the cove beach and Coast Path. I would anticipate it achieving around £14,000 over the most popular 30 weeks of the year. Agents: Stags, Bideford, 01237 425030, www.stags.co.uk
Pentreath Cottage, Kingsand, £389,950
A successful holiday let for ten years with Helpful Holidays, people who discover it return year after year. Some upgrading needed in the bathroom. It has potential income of £15,000 to £18,000. Agents: Marchand Petit, Millbrook, 01752 829000, www.marchandpetit.co.uk The estimated income figures above are net of VAT and agency fees, but not running costs. For more advice on buying holiday let property, call 01647 434071 or visit www.helpfulholidays.co.uk
■ Lighting can be much more creative, and useful, than just an overhead light in each room. In the bedrooms, do you want wall lights over the beds for reading, or just bedside lamps? Don’t forget wall lights in the bathroom, perhaps for creating a relaxing atmosphere when you’re soaking in the tub, and on either side of the mirror for shaving and applying
make-up. An illuminated mirror is another option. Target lighting, such as overcounter lights in kitchens, can be both practical and attractive. ■ “Consider how the room will be used and at what time of day,” says Hector Finch, who is the owner of the lighting store Hector Finch (www.hectorfinch.com). “This has an influence on whether the lighting should be overhead, localised for reading, or purely for atmosphere. “Lighting should be considered in relation to the use of the room and the times that good light will be most needed.” ■ If you want to focus attention on a feature, light it up. This is often best achieved with a low-level lighting scheme, where walls are ‘washed’ with light, or where an area is accented with spotlights. Statement pieces, such as chandeliers, can be a stunning feature, but give them room to ‘breathe’. “Think of lighting as a means of adding personality and atmosphere to a room and home,” says Finch. “Table lamps can be beautiful objects in their own right, not just used to provide light, and shades can be chosen to echo other colours in the room.” ■ In a room with a high ceiling, think carefully about the height and size of the ceiling light – a small one may look silly. Most plastic ceiling roses come with short flexes, but you can buy longer flexes so the light isn’t ‘stranded’ too close to the ceiling. A longer flex will make it look more in
proportion to the room and create more of a feature, especially with a large light fitting or shade.
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Ask the experts Your holiday let questions answered Q. I worry about the security of our remote holiday cottage when it’s unoccupied. Do you have any advice? – SP, Exmoor A. Bev Plunkett, property manager for Helpful Holidays, says: Safeguarding a second home or holiday property while it’s unoccupied can be a serious concern for the owner, and additional security can be advisable. It’s important to have strong, secure door and window locks fitted by a reputable approved company (your holiday home insurer can recommend the type of locks to have). If you’ve just taken ownership of the property or you’ve mislaid keys at any time, it’s a good idea to have all the locks changed. If you have a caretaker with whom you enjoy a good relationship, providing them with spare keys means they can pop in occasionally to make sure everything’s OK. Don’t leave keys under a stone or a flower pot as this is often where an experienced burglar would look first. Instead, install a key safe or use a reputable key holding or management service. Many owners have a security light outside the property and you could use a pre-programmed appliance that turns interior lights on and off to make it appear someone is at home.
Q. We have a set of antique dining chairs in our holiday cottage. We’d like to get them reupholstered but we’re concerned about fire regulations. – SJ, Fowey A. Katie Treseder, property manager for Helpful Holidays, says: Furniture and furnishings supplied for a holiday let must comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988. These regulations cover any furniture that includes upholstery, except furniture made before 1950. Materials used in authentic antique furnishings are, in general, made from natural fibres. When re-upholstering furniture circa 1950, the fabric may be made safer by applying a fire retardant coating to the back of the fabric, or by dipping it in a suitable solution. Both options can result in the fabric becoming stiff or altered in colour. Another solution is to use a
‘barrier’ cloth with a higher degree of fire resistance, prior to covering with your chosen fabric. Your chosen fabric must have a content of over 75% natural materials for it to comply with the regulations. If you’re using a professional reupholsterer, do discuss this with him. Everything supplied must meet fire regulations. The law doesn’t require an upholsterer to put labels on furniture, but do request a certificate to state the work is compliant.
Q. After 30 years I need to replace my sofa and chair covers, but I’ve found it difficult to source readymade, washable armchair and sofa covers by mail order. Do you have any suggestions? – JP, Wellington A. Gaby Wakley, property manager for Helpful Holidays, says: It sounds as if your sofas and chairs are of good quality with hardwood frames, so it’s almost certainly worth having new loose covers made, or perhaps having the chairs completely recovered by a professional local upholsterer. Making loose covers or the more straightforward recovering of chairs is a skilled job and can cost almost as much as a new modern foam and softwood sofa, especially when factoring in the cost of upholstery fabric. However, if you love the style of the chairs and sofa and they’re traditionally upholstered, then it is preferable to replacing them with modern equivalents. The following firms offer a loose cover making service: www.sofacoversjm.co.uk, www.the-cover-story.net/products, www.loose-covers.biz. If you have a question for our holiday home experts, please send it via email to: wmnproperty@ westernmorningnews.co.uk
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To the Devon manor drawn Manor Farm represents a great opportunity to buy a lovely house in North Devon with lots of land for £680,000. In walking distance of Exmoor, it’s in Ilkerton near Barbrook, just a few miles south of Lynton on the North Coast. The property is at the head of the combe and has spectacular views across the valley and out to sea in the distance. Its land extends around the house, with the West Lyn river forming a boundary on one side.
Manor Farm is a tastefully modernised and extended period farmhouse, with four reception rooms, kitchen, five bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has a range of traditional barns, sold together with five acres. A further 32 acres of land, predominantly pasture, is also available. Exmoor grazing rights are available with the land. Barbrook, about half a mile away, has a petrol station with a small shop for day-to-day needs.
Both Lynton and Lynmouth are within easy driving distance, with primary schools and a further range of shops, character inns, restaurants, and a medical centre. Barnstaple is about 18 miles away, with a range of national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities; a railway link to Exeter; and the North Devon Link Road A361, leading to the M5 at Tiverton. For further information contact the agents: Stags, Barnstaple, 01271 322833, www.stags.co.uk
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Gillian Molesworth hears from high-end home owners and developers who are the losers in the new Stamp Duty reforms Owners of high-end homes are reeling from the Government’s overnight changes to Stamp Duty, which took effect at 12.01am on Thursday, December 4. But having had a week to digest the news, most are feeling resigned. The vast majority of buyers and sellers will benefit from the reformed Stamp Duty, which replaces the reviled “slabâ€? system with a graduated one similar to income tax. There are losers, however: those buying homes worth over ÂŁ937,500 are now stuck with a higher rate of tax, which goes up with the price tag. Under the new system, the buyer of a ÂŁ1 million home will pay ÂŁ3-4,000 more in Stamp Duty than under the old system. At ÂŁ2 million there is an additional ÂŁ53,750 and at ÂŁ3 million, ÂŁ63,750. At ÂŁ5 million, the new levy is ÂŁ213,750 dearer. At the very top end the tax really shows its teeth: a ÂŁ9.5 million home would owe state coffers ÂŁ993,750. The new charges apply to any sale that had not exchanged contracts by the cutoff of midnight on December 3. “We had a huge amount of frenetic activity on Wednesday night,â€? said Martin Lamb, an Exeter-based director of estate agents Savills. “I was in London when I got the first call on my mobile, and I thought, here we go. “We got in contact with all our clients immediately to explain the implications, and allow buyers time to get a deposit together. Not all of them were able to do it at such short notice, but some were. “Just before midnight we managed to get through a property in East Portlemouth called Clay Park, which was under offer at just below two million – that saved the buyer nearly ÂŁ40,000. “It proves that the solicitors can do it quickly,â€? he adds wryly. Martin says that the Westcountry may not be hugely affected by the reforms, because so many of their most valuable properties can be represented as either agricultural or mixed use, which are taxed differently. “These taxes are aimed at town houses with a garden,â€? he said. “If you’ve got farm buildings and land, you can argue that you’re not eligible.â€? Charles “Fernleyâ€? Harris has been in the building trade in the Salcombe area for more than 35 years. His most recent project is a complex worth more than ÂŁ2.2 million, which he
The vendors of The Old Rectory, Buckerell aren’t tempted to drop its £1.1 million price
plans to launch in the spring. “I think this news will cause most people to stop and take stock, but I don’t think it’s going to be a problem long term,â€? he said. “Everything slows down this time of year with Christmas anyway. “I’ve always dealt with the better end of the market, and what I’ve learned is to choose a good location, and work to a high standard using good quality materials. “If people at that end of the market want a house, they’ll buy it. No one likes more tax but for most of the market, it’s a good thing. “On the lower end of the market, the new rates may free up other people to get on the ladder.â€? The vendor of a Truro home on the market for ÂŁ1.64 million said that after an initial shock, he and his family were feeling resigned – having poured plenty of capital into restoring the historic house. “It will affect our property by about ÂŁ20,000,â€? says the 50-year-old, who prefers not to be named. “But at the end of the day, a purchaser could say, ‘I don’t like the colour of the walls, take ÂŁ20,000 off the asking price’. “If someone really wants a property they will buy it. With these new rates everyone should have to share a little of the pain: the buyer, the
Properties like this south Somerset mansion, ÂŁ6.75 million, could feel the sting of the new tax most, unless they are categorised as ‘mixed use’, as are many farms and businesses
‘People living in big houses aren’t always wealthy’ seller and the agent.â€? In his opinion, this system of taxation was far fairer than the “mansion taxâ€? last outlined at the Labour party conference in October. Under these proposals, owners of properties worth more than ÂŁ2 million would face an annual levy which could be difficult for some to meet. “The popular press often equates wealthy people with people who live in big houses, but they are not always the same thing,â€? says the vendor. “Take for example an elderly widow who may have inherited a house that is valuable, but is living off a more or less standard pension. “She should not be forced out of her home, where she is surrounded by her friends and infrastructure and things that are familiar, because she has to pay mansion tax every year. “Most people have a choice of whether to sell or buy. Although it’s painful at the top of the market, this is a better system than one that conflates asset value with wealth.â€? Nicholas Maxwell-Lawford owns the gracious Old Rectory at Buckerell near Honiton, on the market with Strutt and Parker for ÂŁ1.1 million. He said despite the increases in stamp duty, he wasn’t tempted to drop the price below the ÂŁ937,500 tipping point for a lower rate of tax. “I did speak to the agents last week, and they reckon that for the sort of buyers that are in this market, the extra ÂŁ3-4,000 is not going to make much of a difference,â€? he said. “We’re not tempted to change the price.â€?
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Budleigh Salterton
Offers In Excess £750,000 Dunsford, Exeter
Guide Price £995,000
A large detached house accessible to both the sea and the town Reception hall | Sitting room | Family room | Kitchen/breakfast/living room | Study | Utility room | Cloakroom | 5 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Lawned gardens & terraces | Green house | 2 shed/workshops | Summerhouse
A delightful detached family home with outstanding views across the Teign Valley. Entrance Hall | Sitting room | Kitchen | Dining room | Study | Bedroom 4 | Drawing room | Utility/Boot room | Master Bedroom with ensuite | Two further bedrooms | Further shower room | Family bathroom | Tennis court | Outbuildings | Paddock | About 3.5 acres
EPC Rating C
EPC Rating E
Buckerell, Honiton
Umberleigh
Halberton, Tiverton
An elegant Grade II Listed early 19th century former rectory with stunning views
A Grade II Listed farmhouse with 4 cottages
A spacious, detached property situated in beautiful gardens
Four Reception Rooms | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | Cloakroom | Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom | 6 Further bedrooms | 3 Further bathrooms | 3 Further second floor bedrooms | Former schoolhouse | Landscaped gardens | Orchard | Tennis court | Outbuildings | Former stable | Paddock | About 3.25 acres
Large kitchen/living room | Sitting room | Dining room | Study/downstairs bedroom | Office | Utility room | Cloakroom | Boiler room | Tack room/store | Master bedroom with en suite | 2 further double bedrooms | Family wet room | Traditional & modern outbuildings including a large barn/calving shed | Hay barn | Stone barn & cowsheds | Planning permission for a further 2 stable blocks | 7 loose boxes | All-weather arena | Polytunnel | Fields & paddocks | Brook fishing and 2 lakes stocked with carp
Entrance hall | Downstairs cloakroom | Living room | Conservatory | Family room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Larder | Utility | Master bedroom with en suite | Three further bedrooms | Study \ Family bathroom | Outbuildings | Double garage Greenhouse | Swimming pool
EPC Rating F
EPC Rating E
Guide Price £1,395,000
Guide Price £895,000
Guide Price £1,100,000
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