MULTI-MILLION POUND HOMES IN CORNWALL ALMOST SOLD OUT

A multi-million pound collection of luxury riverside homes in north Cornwall has almost sold out – within weeks of going on the market.

Designed by CSA Architects and built by multi award-winning Legacy Properties, Woodlands an exclusive development in Newquay, comprising ten four- and five-bedroomed houses with far-reaching views of Crantock beach and the Gannel estuary.

Set within a 1.2-acre site, with landscaped private and communal gardens and direct access to the river, the properties each carry a price tag of up to £1.15-million.

Nine of them have already been sold, even though work on the site only started in August. They’re due for completion in Autumn 2019.

“We know there’s strong buyer demand for high-end coastal houses, and we expected to sell one or two off-plan – but to sell 90% them before we started the build is fantastic,” said Legacy Properties’ managing director, Nick Long.

“Woodlands is our flagship project; these are high spec, top quality architect-designed homes in a magnificent riverside setting.

“They’re a substantial investment, but prime sites like this are a rare find so I’m not surprised that most of them have been snapped up so quickly.”

Legacy is building the homes from the finest quality locally-sourced materials, featuring state-of-the-art appliances and Crestron home automation technology. Each house will extend across three floors, with reverse living accommodation and private south-facing balconies offering dazzling front row seats across the estuary and beyond.

The properties will enjoy gated access, secure private parking, and an NHBC ten-year warranty.

Legacy Properties, which is based at Quintrell Downs, is an award-winning family-owned premium developer which has been building luxury coastal homes in Cornwall for the last ten years.

For information on the remaining Woodlands home, please contact David Ball Property Agents’ Luxury Collection 01637 850850.

Housebuilder Linden Homes has launched its “Move in for Christmas” offer, available on various properties across the Westcountry. Buyers making an offer from now will receive vouchers to spend on new furniture and accessories at London Interior Designers, David Phillips. Emma Colin of Linden Homes says: “We appreciate it can be an expensive time of year so we’re trying to make things a bit easier. Homebuyers can reserve a new property and move in time for Christmas, without needing to spend money on that extra bed for the new bedroom.

“Whether you’re a first-time buyer who needs to furnish your entire home, or you’re a second or third time buyer and want to treat yourself to a few statement pieces – it’s so flexible and completely up to you how you spend your credit.”

Customers will also have access to David Phillips’ design consultant, Ana Stratton. She says: “We have a fantastic website where you can explore our range. There are over 3,000 stylish items available, from a corner sofa to a contemporary dining table; a super king bed to a landscape picture; a floor length mirror to a 55” television. I also have the plans for the homes so I can help guide you on what will work in the space.”

Participating in the scheme are: Montbray in Barnstaple, Kings Gate in Kingsteignton, Camomile Lawn in Totnes, French Furze in Blackawton, White Rock in Paignton, and Sherford near Plymouth.

The South Molton branch of Greenslade Taylor Hunt is celebrating after winning the top prize in Devon in the British Property Awards for first rate customer service.

“Mystery shoppers” put the branch’s staff through their paces, and assessed 25 different criteria to rate their customer service. This included how emails and phone calls were handled.

The process resulted in a gold award for the branch, rating it top in Devon. It has also been shortlisted for a number of national awards that will be announced later in the year.

Richard Webber partner in charge of the South Molton branch, said: “We are delighted and proud to have received this award.”

Richard McLean, from the British Property Awards, said: “Our award has been designed to remove any opportunity for bias or manipulation. If an agent has been attributed with one of our awards it is simply down to the fantastic customer service levels that they have Linden Homes has a “Move in for Christmas” offer demonstrated across a prolonged period of time.”

The Newton Ferrers office of Luscombe Maye recently held a competition with the village primary school to find a name for the office seagull, donated by a vendor. Fiona Ebbutt from Luscombe Maye says: “We had loads of great suggestions which made agreeing on just one very difficult, but we chose Scully which was thought of by Stanley Ayres. He was clearly very pleased to be the winner and receive his prize in the school assembly!”

Marchand Petit are sponsoring a pioneering local scout, Poppy Edwards, as she raises funds to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree, being held next year in West Virginia, USA. This global event is typically attended by tens of thousands of Scouts from around the world, aged 14 to 17. Poppy was selected at a national level to represent the UK scouts contingent, but needs to raise funds to get there.

Prunella Martin of Marchand Petit said: “We are thrilled to be contributing towards Poppy’s success in attending this amazing youth event, that brings together the world’s young people to promote peace and mutual understanding and to develop leadership and life skills.”

Jennifer Harrison of Marchand Petit added: “The theme for this year’s jamboree is “Unlock a New World” and we are delighted to be able to champion Poppy on this amazing 12-day World Jamboree. As an estate agent we want to be able to give back to the community and support it in as many ways as we can. Poppy’s presentation was so compelling we thought it was a fantastic cause to sponsor and we look forward to hearing about all her adventures on her return.”

Stanley Ayres received his prize during the school Assembly from Fiona Ebbutt, Luscombe Maye Prunella Martin presents Poppy Edwards with a World Jamboree fee contribution