Western Morning News (Saturday)
THE INSIDE STORY
It’s that time of year when we’re starting to get better acquainted with the inside of our homes. Time to light the fire and peruse the bookshelves; have friends over for an early tea; or relax in the bath with lots of bubbles, to while away the long winter evenings. We’ve asked our agents to submit their favourite homes with beautiful interiors, and we hope you agree that they are fine indeed:
Stanley House, Teigngrace, £585,000
Built in 2008 with traditional materials, this lovely home was again updated in 2014. Quiet quality is the order of the day here, with lovely natural materials including granite worktops, exposed slatework, oak beams and stone floors. Upstairs, exposed oak beams run along the spacious landing, with an impressive family bathroom, two spacious double bedrooms and a superb master bedroom with an en-suite shower room.
■ Agents: Luscombe Maye, Totnes, 01803 869920, www.luscombemaye.com
Beggars Roost, Horrabridge, near
£850,000
Here’s a lovingly restored Victorian vicarage with an acre of grounds, on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park. The owners have got right into the William Morris spirit, with period colours, patterned wallpapers, window dressings and period antiques. The property includes an original stable block and coach house containing a one-bedroom annexe and cottage for renovating. Your new project!
■ Agents: Chartsedge, 01392 832446, www.chartsedge.co.uk
Fothergill, South Tehidy, Camborne, £750,000 Stylishly decorated throughout, this property comes with a five-bedroom house, detached three-bedroom annexe, garages and outbuildings, close to the coast and the A30. Plenty for the money in this area made prosperous by the Cornish mining industry.
■ Agents: Philip Martin, Truro, 01872 242244, www.philip-martin.co.uk
The Hollow & Little Hollow, Pitt Farm, Lympstone, Exmouth, £1.2 million
Soothing teal blue is a recurring theme throughout this smart five-bedroom barn conversion on the edge of a popular estuary village. With lovely grounds of over an acre, this great property also has a large garage/workshop and a separate two-bedroom cottage currently used as a holiday let.
■ Agents: Wilkinson Grant, Topsham,
01392 875000, www.wilkinsongrant.co.uk
Yelverton, The Old School House, St Just in Roseland, £995,000
Set on a hilltop affording beautiful panoramic views over the water and countryside, the Old School House has been tastefully renovated into a three-bedroom home. Fantastic character in this much-loved residence, and outside are beautifully landscaped gardens, as well as a stone patio which makes the most of the views.
■ Agents: H Tiddy, St Mawes, Truro, 01326 270212, www.htiddy.co.uk
The Farmhouse, Broad Downs, Marlborough, Kingsbridge, £1.5 million
A carpenter oak extension creates an airy drawing room with vaulted ceilings and full-height apex windows at this remarkable five-bedroom home: underfoot are natural slate floors. Bi-fold doors opening to the kitchen make for indoor-outdoor living. Behind the farmhouse is The Piggery, a separate annexe decorated with equal style.
■ Agents: Savills, Exeter, 01392 455755, www.savills.com
Hockworthy House, Hockworthy, East Devon, £3.95 million
Indulge your delusions of grandeur at this spectacular former rectory, set in a peaceful position with views over its own lakes, ponds and parkland. Warm creams and tans are a base for ornate wallpaper and lush soft furnishings. Modern spaces include the spacious chef ’s kitchen. With eight bedrooms and a separate one-bedroom cottage, this property has plenty of scope for income.
■ Agents: Knight Frank, Exeter, 01392 423111, www.knightfrank.co.uk
Pooks Hill, Above Town, Dartmouth, £895,000 Here’s a modern gem shining among the venerable neighbours on its Dartmouth street. Lots of glass invites the outside in to this light contemporary home, with greenery to soften any hard edges, including a green wall in the Zen garden. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a summer room.
■ Agents: Marchand Petit, Dartmouth,
01803 839190, www.marchandpetit.co.uk
Kings Orchard, Stoke Gabriel, from £219, 995
Do you find interior decorating baffling? If so, let a professional do the work for you. Here’s a “dressed” show home at a Cavanna development of new homes, set in a pretty village on the banks of the River Dart. The Longcombe is a three-bedroom home with a garden and parking. Cool greys and taupes are still the order of the day here: you can pep yours up with a splash of colour.
■ Agents: Cavanna Homes, 01803 895227, www.cavannahomes.co.uk