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Welcome to our first Chartsedge Magazine. In it we are showcasing a selection of our fantastic properties that we have for sale in the South West. This publication also features useful advice on buying and selling your home, and some great tips.

Chartsedge is going from strength to strength with another record year in 2015. The property market has improved significantly with buyers becoming more confident in the South West and we predict 2016 is set to be another great year. We have yet again raised our marketing budget for 2016 and will continue to market our clients’ properties nationally as well as locally in the Coast Magazine, Devon and Cornwall Life in print and on-line as well as the Western Morning News. This year we are also very excited to be working with the Marketing and PR Company Kelli Consulting to improve our coverage both nationally and locally, so look out for our latest marketing campaigns throughout the year.

We will also be turning our attention to the buoyant relocation market as many of our buyers are not just looking for a holiday home but also for a lifestyle change.

They may be relocating to the area for a slower pace of life, start a new business venture or retire to the beautiful South West.

With both Directors and the rest of our team having moved to the area at some point we are well placed to give advice to both buyers and sellers alike. We find that a lot of our buyers are not necessarily looking to live in a specific place, but more for their ideal home. As we can offer a range of properties from a very wide area we find that we tend to have something that suits them, unlike a local Estate Agent who can only offer properties in their local vicinity. We hope you enjoy our magazine and if you have any questions, whether you are a buyer or a seller please give us a call.

The Team

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About us

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Stamp Duty Changes on Second Home Purchases

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Rookie Relocation Revelations

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Chartsedge Restaurant Reviews

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Interior Design in St Ives

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Some of Our Properties Sold in 2015

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Chartsedge 4 The Old Tote Building Exeter Racecourse Exeter, EX6 7XS 01392 832446 info@chartsedge.co.uk Chartsedge.co.uk

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ST AGNES, CORNWALL Detached 4 bedroom holiday home

PRICE £575,000

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iles Kevin MRICS is a M founding Director with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. Originally from London he moved to Devon 10 years ago and now has roots firmly in Totnes in the South Hams.

Sue Davey has worked in a sales related industry for many years and is a valuable member of our team supporting us on the admin side and also keeps us in check!

iana Kleyn is our expert D in the South Devon area and has been working with Miles and Gail for over 15 years. An excellent sales person she really understands the properties she is selling.

Gail Streatfeild is a founding Director with over 18 years’ experience as an estate agent covering the whole of Devon and Cornwall.

She has lived in North Devon for 35 years and is respected for her knowledge of the market.

heila Kemp is our S expert in South Cornwall.

Having been a manager of a local corporate Estate Agency for many years she is invaluable for her knowledge and experience of the area.

icki Gray has developed N many properties in her time and moved to Devon from London and Corsica.

She is an expert in the South Hams area and very useful to our clients as many ask her advice about refurbishing their homes.

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About Us Chartsedge is an independent Estate Agent selling coastal and rural properties in the South West.

We have houses and apartments that range from that idyllic hideaway with sea views, family homes to relocate too, houses for retirement or holiday homes with rental potential. We only market the type of properties that we know our buyers are looking for.

Our primary focus is to cover all aspects of residential property sales in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. We are experts at finding buyers from outside the region and most of our marketing is targeted to attract purchasers looking for either; a house to live in, a lifestyle change, a second home or holiday home investment.

If you are considering buying or selling your home or holiday home and need a little inspiration please contact the team. With our unrivalled selection of properties and buyers we offer the perfect one-step solution.

This is what some of our clients have to say about us‌ I did lots of research to find an Estate Agent that I felt would be the best to sell my house and Chartsedge stood out by offering a personal service, a great record of reaching out to find out of county buyers and were very sympathetic to selling a house that was a bit out of the ordinary and hard to value.

Chartsedge acted for us as agents for our development at Rocky Lane, St. Agnes, Cornwall. This development attained the highest ÂŁ per M2 sale price of any other 2nd home development in Cornwall at the time. The Chartsedge team were a major contributing factor to this success.

Efficient without compromising the relationship edge which is so important to our business. Issues and questions from potential purchasers were dealt with expediently, effectively and politely.

A very easy company to deal with and we look forward to working with Chartsedge for many years to come.

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LOOE, CORNWALL Wonderful Victorian home by the sea in South Cornwall. In an elevated position with the most spectacular views of Looe harbour and estuary.

Five bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, conservatory, large family kitchen breakfast room, pretty gardens all in grounds of approx 4 acres mostly laid to woodland.

Double carport and ample parking. EPC E

PRICE ÂŁ750,000

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BEESANDS, DEVON Stunning Barn for sale offering great family accommodation in a quiet lane very close to the coast in the South Hams in beautiful Devon countryside.

With a lovely south facing garden it also has a paddock with an orchard. With vaulted ceilings and wood burners it would make an excellent family home or holiday home. EPC D

PRICE ÂŁ775,000

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TREVONE, CORNWALL OFF PLAN BY THE SEA. A great opportunity to own a very contemporary 3 bedroom seaside home with sea views in the village of Trevone close to Padstow.

The area is a hidden gem with its lovely sandy beaches as well as local shops and pubs and all that Padstow also has to offer only approx. 2 miles away.

PRICE ÂŁ895,000

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HELFORD PASSAGE, CORNWALL These amazing 3 bedroom Holiday Homes are set in 64 acres of parkland of the 4*Budock Vean Hotel by the coast in Cornwall.

These luxury properties will be finished to an exacting standard and the owners and their guests are able to enjoy the grounds, golf course and all the facilities of the hotel.

PRICES FROM ÂŁ400,000

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DARTMOOR, DEVON Lovely 2 bedroom Dartmoor Cottage for sale with courtyard and small garden in wonderful surroundings on the Moor in Devon.

Beautifully restored retaining many original features this cottage makes the perfect second home retreat, or family home. All Dartmoor offers is right on the door step. EPC F

PRICE ÂŁ299,995

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WATERGATE BAY, CORNWALL This lovely Coastal Barn with its detached annex is set in the hamlet of Tregurrian just above Watergate Bay with its fantastic 2 mile long sandy beach.

The main barn has 3 double bedrooms and the 1 bedroom detached annex in the garden is perfect for teenagers or visitors. The property makes a lovely main home and is currently a very successful holiday let. EPC F

PRICE ÂŁ550,000

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PENTIRE, CORNWALL With outstanding beach and sea views this luxury 3 bedroom house overlooks the surfing beaches of the North Coast of Cornwall.

Beautifully presented and currently run as a very successful holiday let with Beach Retreats it can be sold as a main home or holiday home. EPC B

PRICE ÂŁ499,000

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IDDESLEIGH, DEVON Really sweet stone and thatch cottage for sale in a pretty North Devon Village.

Bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor. Second bedroom on the upstairs mezzanine With its own separate cloakroom. Beautifully converted retaining many original features; exposed beams and granite. Perfect small home or holiday home bolthole EPC F

PRICE ÂŁ199,950

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CHALLABOROUGH, DEVON These luxury houses have been finished to an exacting standard and offer very spacious and bright accommodation.

With a huge living area that leads out to large decked area and a roof garden they are designed for seaside living. With 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private parking for 2 cars and only moments from the beach these make lovely main or second homes. EPC D

PRICE ÂŁ550,000

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Stamp Duty Changes on Second Home Purchases At the end of November 2015 the government announced changes to the Stamp Duty charged on Buy to Let and Second Home purchases from April 2016. Part of our business, as well as many other agents in our area of Devon and Cornwall, is selling to second home owners who are, on the whole, trying to make up the gap in what they thought their pension would provide and what the reality is. The vast majority of these buyers holiday let their properties to earn this income and in turn these holiday makers spend large amounts of money in the local economies.

This is our advise to clients and buyers on what to do if you are thinking of buying or selling a holiday home.

New Stamp Duty Rates on Second Homes WHAT STAMP DUTY RATE WILL I PAY?

The clients and buyers we are currently advising have certainly been dealt a blow as this will undoubtedly adversely affect the holiday home market in the short term with demand falling after April next year mainly resulting in a downward pressure on prices.

PURCHASE PRICE

CURRENT STAMP DUTY RATE (1)

NEW STAMP DUTY RATE FOR ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES (1)

Up to £125,000

0%

3% (2)

£125,000.01 - £250,000

2%

5%

£250,000.01 - £925,000

5%

8%

£925,000.01 - £1,500,000

10%

13%

(2) Properties up to £40,000 are exempt from stamp

£1,500,000.01 +

12%

15%

duty. Properties between £40,000.01 & £125,000 will be

(1) Rate applies to that portion of the purchase price

charged stamp duty on the full purchase price.

THIS IS OUR ADVICE: Sellers Don’t panic there is a strong relocation market with people from all over the UK wanting to set up home in Devon and Cornwall and this demand is growing. You don’t have to sell to a second home buyer.

If you need to sell in the next 2 years, we advise putting your property on the market as soon as possible to beat the April deadline. At this time of year we usually advise waiting until February but we believe there will be a spike in interest now from buyers wanting to complete a purchase before the April deadline. Sales are taking so long to complete (3months) you need to start talking to your agent right now.

If your property is on the market already, make sure your price is at an attractive level and more importantly make sure you have the right agent that not only understands the value of the holiday let income that you may have, but has a database of ready and willing buyers.

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If you don’t have to sell, then keep it.

Remember, the main reason people buy a holiday home is to enjoy it with their families and friends and to let out when they are not using it. The holiday letting market is going from strength to strength.

The general market for houses is predicted to grow 5% to 10% in Devon and Cornwall and buying a second home should be considered as a long term investment, so keep on enjoying it.

Buyers We have seen many of our database of buyers becoming more and more serious over the last quarter of 2015 with one buyer saying “Right Miles we will stop messing around and we will definitely be buying a holiday home in the New Year”. I am sure some of our database of second home buyers will put their search on hold to see what the market does but there will be some great opportunities for buying in the coming months.

There is an opportunity for a good deal if you buy before April as some buyers need to sell. Make sure you are in a position to act quickly and have a solicitor that can perform.

Don’t be put off buying a second home.

You should never consider such a purchase as a quick way to earn money. If you buy correctly and holiday let, if you need to, buying property in the UK has always been a great investment in the long run. It has helped many of our clients with their pensions and is something that can be passed down to children.

They are still great fun to own and holidaying there will create some incredible memories for you and your family. After all it’s not all about the money!!

We will monitor the situation and we are sure that there will be professionals looking at the problem and trying to mitigate the Stamp Duty charges.

I hope this has been helpful and if you are thinking of selling or just want a chat about the market please give us a call.

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RINGMORE, DEVON Lovely detached 4 bedroom property set in the quiet idyllic village of Ringmore, a thriving community near Kingsbridge in the South Hams.

Beach and the South West Coast Path are approx. 20 min walk away.

Sunny south west facing garden, garage, ample parking and garden shed which could become a home office/summer house. EPC D

PRICE ÂŁ635,000

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PORTWRINKLE, CORNWALL AMAZING SEA VIEWS. Fantastic beachside homes for sale on the south coast of Cornwall with stunning sea views.

2 bedroom house and four 2 bedroom apartments. (larger properties available later in 2016) Luxury finish with contemporary interiors. Private parking and have the use of the facilities of the hotel next door and links golf course (subject to fees).

150 m from the beach, ideal family or holiday homes.

PRICES FROM ÂŁ310,000

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HOLIDAY HOMES AT TALLAND BAY Exclusive luxury resort by the sea in South Cornwall.

With the use of fabulous indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. Short walk to picturesque Talland Bay. Excellent as a second home or investment.

Large detached 3 bedroom with wood burner and massive of outside storage. The open plan living room with its vaulted ceiling is centred round a spacious kitchen/dining area that opens outs onto a large south-facing balcony.

PRICE £415,000

Spectacular bespoke detached 3 bedroom interior designed house.

Contemporary luxury 3 bedroom detached house in a courtyard setting.

It comes with a wood burner, separate utility room, a large private south facing terrace and overlooks a central courtyard garden.

Open plan living with wood burner to the ground floor.

Utility room and plenty of storage. Hot tub, private outside space and large roof top terrace.

PRICE £425,000

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Rookie Relocation Revelations I was just booking my tickets to London Paddington for my usual Christmas catch up with some old mates from college and thought I must visit the old haunts more often as it is only 2 ¾ hours by train from London to Totnes.

Many years ago we all lived in within a mile of each other in Battersea South London and led an idyllic, if boozy, bachelor life.

Between us now we have 4 wives and 8 children, how times have changed. Only one of us still lives in South London with Iain living in Essex , Paul in Morzine, France and I would think 90% of our friends from London are now living outside it.

I left London some 10 years ago with my fiancé Nicki and rented a 2 bedroom period cottage in an idyllic village located in the stunning Dartmoor National Park. It had 2 pubs and a shop (I did not know at the time how lucky we were to have a shop) and we set about making friends. I commuted to

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Exeter for work. Nicki became my wife and we bought a 16th Century barn conversion which Nicki totally refurbished, in the same village. At the time Nicki was running a property portfolio in London for an investor, so was working from home. I was working in an office environment, going for drinks after work and socialising with my new work colleagues while Nicki was stuck at home running the business.

We had our son Jago soon after moving into the house and after the dust settled from the building works and new baby we took stock. We asked ourselves how many good friends had we made in the village? -

This came to only a handful. Who we would invite for dinner on a regular basis from the surrounding area? - Not many it transpired and we quickly if not reluctantly realised that we had not really put roots down in the area. People were extremely friendly don’t get me wrong, but just did not have the same interests as us. We then thought about what we needed nearby, restaurants, coffee shops, things to do with a toddler……. there was nothing. We had made a classic ‘rooky relocation error’ (putting the idyllic location before the practicalities of day to day life) and with Nicki feeling increasingly isolated we decided to look for another area in Devon to move to.

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We travelled around and looked at lots of other areas and found Totnes, a thriving town with an eclectic population, great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and close to the beautiful South Hams coast.

At this time my mother lost her husband and was looking to come and live near her grandson and we all decided, after much thought, to buy a house together.

We sold the house on Dartmoor at a loss, we had refurbished the house to a very high standard as we were going to live there for quite a few years and were unable to get this money back. We found a big house within walking distance of Totnes Town (a place that an estate agent told us to consider when we first moved down!). On the second attempt we have landed squarely on our feet. We have a great group of friends, most of which have moved from London or its surrounds and have a great lifestyle with baby sitter on tap and things to do on our doorstep for all the family. My wife has set up a successful property management business with someone she met through friends and her office is in our garden. I have moved on from working for a corporate company and have started my own business which is

going from strength to strength. Jago goes to the local Berry Pomeroy Primary school which has 104 pupils and is surrounded by fields and suits him down to the ground, I am even on the Board of Governors, a long way from those boozy nights in Clapham !!

✗ F orgetting you have to drive everywhere when you live in the country as there is limited public transport and taxis cost a fortune. (no Uber)

5 things we got wrong

✓ M oving to Devon as it is a wonderful county, not as crowded as London and a slower pace of life.

✗ D eciding to buy too quickly without looking at other areas while we were renting. ✗ L ooking at village life with rose tinted glasses and not thinking about the practicalities of what we wanted for our family with a young child. ✗ N ot considering both of us and only concentrating on the person who has the job.

5 things we got right

✓ M oving to a town with great facilities close by as well as the sea. ✓ R aising Jago in fresh air, with an outdoor lifestyle and not being too worried about his safety. ✓ D ropping Jago off to school every morning, impossible for me to do in London, and also home for bedtime. ✓ M eeting like minded friends and being able to put down roots because we live in the right area.

✗ T hinking about what there is to do in the area apart from walking on Dartmoor and using the 2 pubs in the village, which is fun and a change at first, but soon realising we needed more.

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NEWQUAY, CORNWALL This large 2 double bedroom third floor Sea View apartment has been finished to a very high standard and comes fully furnished.

It benefits from a large balcony, underground parking and storage locker. It would make an ideal main residence or holiday home and is currently run as a successful holiday let. EPC B

PRICE ÂŁ295,000

PENTIRE, NEWQUAY With outstanding beach and sea views this Luxury 2 bedroom apartment is for sale on the North Coast of Cornwall.

Beautifully presented and currently run as a very successful holiday let with Beach Retreats.

It can be sold a main home or a holiday home.

Viewing advised. EPC C

PRICE ÂŁ520,000

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YARNSCOMBE, DEVON Detached fabulous 4 bed Barn Conversion for sale with pretty garden and ample parking in tucked away courtyard location in North Devon.

Flexible accommodation providing scope for income potential with separate annex/office room. EPC D

PRICE ÂŁ475,000

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IPPLEPEN, DEVON This very pretty converted holiday use only barn for sale is set in a small courtyard in the beautiful South Hams countryside.

The property is located on a managed resort which benefits from indoor pool, games room and outdoor play area. Run as a very successful holiday let. EPC D

PRICE ÂŁ205,000

BAMPTON, DEVON Delightful cottage for sale in the pretty old Saxon market town of Bampton in Mid Devon.

This Grade II listed 16th Century 2 bedroom south facing cottage has a wood burner and a charming courtyard. EPC E

PRICE ÂŁ180,000

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WIDECOMBE ON THE MOOR, DARTMOOR Half Share in this wonderful stone and granite, holiday use only, barn for sale in beautiful Dartmoor National Park.

3 beds, 2 baths, large living room with wood burner, farmhouse kitchen and direct access to the moor. Close to popular Widecombe on the Moor it makes the perfect holiday home or investment. EPC G

PRICE ÂŁ195,000

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Chartsedge Restaurant Reviews

The Cornish Arms, St Merryn, Nr Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8ND

The Curator Café and Kitchen, 2 The Plains, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5DR

Gail and Sue popped into this pub in between appointments a few weeks ago. They kindly phoned me up to let me know they were having a great meal as I was stuck in the office.

The Crab Salad and Ham Ploughman’s are highly recommended.

When I told them it was owned by Rick Stein they could not believe it as they thought it was very reasonably priced. It is in a great position close to loads of great beaches. It’s a proper pub so you can’t book but it has a great beer garden and is dog friendly.

This is a small Italian restaurant above a coffee shop (best coffee in Totnes) which has recently opened. I went with my wife and 7 year old son (a bit wary of new things) for the 5.30pm sitting. The waiter was really knowledgeable and recommended that we shared 5 dishes which were all fantastic and our son tucked in with gusto.

We were so impressed we booked for 10 people for my wife’s birthday as the coffee shop downstairs changes into a cocktail bar in the evening – a result!

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The Lugger Inn, The Quay, Polruan, Nr Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1PA

Cornish Services A30, Victoria, Cornwall PL26 8UF

Gail and I arrived here starving and managed to park just outside the pub (not sure you would be that lucky in August but there is a car park up the road). The views across the estuary towards Fowey were lovely and the pub itself is friendly and had the feel that it may have been frequented by smugglers many years ago.

This is my guilty pleasure and after a long drive it is a great place to stop between meetings. It is also a great place to break up your journey to and from Cornwall and if you have kids a soft play centre has just opened, great to tire them out. Sausage and Roll is great (Go for the Cornish Blue, with pork sausage, bacon, crumbly Cornish Blue cheese, messy but nice). There is also a pizza place, McD’s as well as a Costa.

I persuaded Gail to have Tom Yum soup (she does not like hot food!), but loved the soup. I had a ‘proper’ fish finger sandwich which was gorgeous with a huge amount of fresh fish in it. http://www.luggerinnpolruan.co.uk/

http://www.sausageandroll.co.uk/ http://www.cornwall-services.com/

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ST MERRYN, CORNWALL These holiday home only houses are designed for great holidays by the coast and are fully furnished and equipped to a 4 star standard.

Two double bedrooms, open plan living room, private parking and small enclosed garden make it the perfect holiday home. Fantastic investment opportunity offering a £12,000 GUARANTEED INCOME.

PRICES FROM £135,000 TO £149,000

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DARTMOOR, DEVON Wonderful 3 bedroom stone and granite holiday use only barn conversion in Dartmoor National Park.

With stunning views over the moor for sale with approx 2 acres of land. Beautifully restored with ample parking and storage sheds. Currently run as a successful 5* holiday let.

Would make the perfect holiday home or investment. EPC C

PRICE ÂŁ345,000

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ST IVES, CORNWALL These Sea View luxury four and five bedroom homes are set in the 72 acres of parkland of Tregenna Castle Hotel on the coast at St Ives.

All the homes feature outdoor spaces, private parking and easy access to St Ives town and its lovely beaches.

Use of Tregenna Castle’s extensive facilities including indoor/outdoor pool, spa, tennis, restaurants, bars etc. subject to T & C’s

PRICES £725,000 TO £815,000

CARBIS BAY, CORNWALL LUXURY NEW 2, 3 and 4 BED HOLIDAY HOMES Set in beautiful grounds with a centrepiece leisure centre with swimming pool, gym, spa, steam room, sauna and much more. This luxury resort offers second home owners the chance to buy a managed holiday home by the sea.

PRICE FROM £275,000

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PORTREATH, CORNWALL Fantastic Sea and Coastal Views . On the Sunny South side of Portreath Bay in North Cornwall.

This a large five/six bedroom detached house with flexible accommodation to include a letting apartment, ample parking, garage and a large sun terrace.

Ideal as a main residence or holiday home. EPC C

PRICE ÂŁ650,000

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A VICTORIAN TOWNHOUSE TRANSFORMED

BY IROKA OF HAYLE

Situated on one of the most sought-after, south facing terraces in the bustling town of St Ives, this Victorian townhouse was transformed into a cosy yet contemporary private family holiday home by Hayle based interiors experts Iroka.

SERENE IN BLUE

Their designers have used a variety of techniques to enhance this luxury terraced house, including light, bright finishes with a variety of textures. The theme is a subtle nod to the seaside, with the use of dove grey, ecru and a varying palette of blue hues, combined to create a calm and modern living space.

The Iroka team strives to provide highly durable and long-lasting furniture and furnishings that are bursting with rich colour, texture and pattern. Only quality Italian or Scandinavian furniture is sourced, from the likes of Calligaris, Kartell and Eightmood, all of which are beautifully combined with luxurious French fabrics from Casamance and Camengo to achieve a high-end finish.

Custom-made cushions from Iroka & CushLab were added to each room to match the overall running scheme throughout this stunning property, along with tranquil, understated yet stylish window dressings to give this holiday retreat a real clean look.

Each room flows continuously into the next, generating a feeling of harmony and comfort. By using a neutral backdrop of grey tones combined with a mixture of calming dusty blues, the Iroka team was able to produce a truly unique take on coastal living.

WIDEMOUTH BAY, CORNWALL Luxury 3 bedroom holiday home use only in a stunning location by the beach in North Cornwall.

Sitting above the dunes in Widemouth Bay, with a high specification throughout, surfhut. Ideal get away or holiday letting investment.

PRICE £335,000 PORTREATH, CORNWALL These Coastal Luxury homes are set in the grounds of an exclusive 5* resort.

Close to the sandy beach at Portreath these properties benefit from all the on-site facilities including indoor pool, gym, spa, restaurant and full management.

PRICE £300,000

PORTSCATHO, CORNWALL Lovely holiday use only 3 bed cottages are set within the walled garden of this 26 acre Georgian Estate.

On the Roseland Peninsula they benefit from indoor pool, spa pool, sauna and licenced cafe. A stroll through the grounds finds you at the edge of the Fal River

PRICES FROM £230,000

BOVEY TRACEY, DEVON This lovely detached 2/3bed Woodland Holiday Home use only property is set in a picturesque Victorian setting with fishing lakes on the outskirts of Dartmoor.

With views over the lake to the front and woodlands to the rear. Sold with Income.

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ST IVES, CORNWALL Fabulous sea view 4 bedroom town houses in St Ives close to the beaches and the town centre.

Contemporary new build with impressive master suite on top floor with outstanding coastal views. Large decked terraces, underfloor heating, engineered oak flooring and private parking for 2 cars. EPC B

PRICES £750,000 TO £780,000

NR PADSTOW, CORNWALL Two luxury and contemporary detached 5 bedroom houses with holiday use only in the pretty hamlet of Little Petherick.

Built to a high standard these houses come with gardens and ample parking. Close to Padstow and the amazing beaches and with Trevose Golf club close by, these make excellent holiday homes.

PRICE FROM £650,000

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CARBIS BAY, CORNWALL One Bedroom Holiday Home for sale by the coast, beautifully designed and almost new.

Standing in the grounds of the Una St Ives Resort it benefits from use of an Indoor Pool, Gym, Spa, Steam Room and the full management facilities offered by the on site dedicated team.

PRICE £180,000

LYNMOUTH, DEVON COMING SOON. SEA AND BAY VIEWS. These luxury apartments have been carved out of a period building and offer exceptional spacious accommodation.

Every property has amazing sea views and benefits from either large terraces or gardens to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Would make ideal holiday/second homes or permanent residence. EPC D

PRICES FROM £275,000 TO £450,000

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Whether it’s surfing before breakfast or long, lazy days, our guests love Cornwall and our properties as much as you do. Join Beach Retreats and we’ll introduce your holiday let to the type of guests you’re looking for.

We make it easy to achieve the highest possible revenue from your property in Cornwall thanks to cutting edge marketing and a personal service geared to your requirements and goals.

Competitive commission rate Complete property management and changeover service Personal and professional service to guests and owners Over half of bookings are made by returning guests Property visits from our reservations team

GET IN TOUCH TODAY FOR A RENTAL PROJECTION 01637 861005 www.beachretreats.co.uk/owners life@beachretreats.co.uk

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