2007 Modbury: Cherry Park
Two
semi-detached barn conversions at
Cherry Park,
Fishley near Modbury, Devon both with LAND and direct access to green lanes
to south leading to the coast.
Postcode: PL21 0SX
OS Grid Ref: SX 682 500
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2005 - 2007 Trusham
In a tranquil village in the
Teign Valley: three new and one refurbished cottage .
Two thatched, the others recycled Delabole slate roofed. The new ones have
traditional soft edged, lime rendered walls - genuine traditional appearance
with oak mullioned windows. High specifications, 3 or 4 bedrooms, mostly en
suite, underground garages & parking with gardens over. Extensive oak
joinery. Landscaped traditional cottage south facing gardens with use of
Dartmoor granite and local brownstone quarried from the actual site. New
Homes have Premiere Hallmark 10 year guarantees. Lots of touches to make
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2003 - 2004 The Muck Duck Inn
Adjacent National Trust Lydford Gorge
(South entrance) near Tavistock, West Devon EX20 4BL (O.S. map
reference SX 503 832)
Six refurbished luxury specification 2 - 4 bed-roomed
houses created from the Victorian and earlier Mucky Duck Inn.
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2002-2003:
Easton House (was hotel) Bigbury
Six homes in two acres in hamlet near the sea. Walking
distance to local shops and amenities and circular walks around estuary.
Restoration of original Georgian features and extensive landscaping: 400m of
new hedge- banks, 500m beech hedging, 80 semi-mature 5-7 m local species
trees. Large private gardens, communal woodland and play area. Timber garage
block discretely to rear. Management Company to maintain communal areas with
restrictive covenants to ensure cohesive appearance of buildings and
grounds.
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1994-
2003: Moorhaven
Village near Ivybridge
110 homes in 65 acres on the edge of Dartmoor. Transformation of
Plymouth’s redundant Victorian asylum to a residential village for sale and
to let. Bought at formal tender as only bidder for perceived white elephant.
Planning existed for equivalent of 142 including 22 new build, far less -
90% conversion 10% new build- created in a parkland setting. Extensive new
landscaping: 1400m of beech hedging to private gardens, 2000m of new
conservation hedging, 500 new trees, surrounding land entered into
Environmental Sensitive Area scheme, 20 acres of communal grounds,
facilities include nursery school and playing fields
More
about Moorhaven Village:
www.moorhaven.org.uk
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1993:
St
Scolastica's Abbey, Teignmouth
Ten houses in three Acres: magnificent grade II listed
gothic building with sea views. Sadly neglected and unwanted after its
farmland sold for new development. It lay abandoned for five years.
Previous planning for 22 flats. Better scheme was large family homes (two
with granny flats). Minimal changes to exterior. Much loved by present
owners and very few change hands.
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1991-
1992: Chudleigh
Convent
Six houses with paddocks in 16 acres. Vacant for a year and unwanted.
Previous planning for 16 flats. Better and simpler scheme to large family
homes, three with granny flats. Severe external workhouse appearance belied
bright airy interior with lovely original woodwork. Large mature private
gardens gave greater privacy and amenity.
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1988: 5 High Street, Totnes
Two shops and three apartments created from 18th C. Listed merchants
house in conservation area. Shop fronts restored match original design.
Apartments have attractive rear outlook over churchyard. Survived adjacent
1988 Totnes fire due to new fire separation walls. Used locally as an
example of good restoration
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1970-1987 Cottages and Farmhouses
A variety of restorations in Norfolk, Kent and Devon. One of the more
interesting shown here 1971-6 of the remote Duchy of Cornwall farmhouse:
Stannon at Postbridge. In a very isolated position, it has been uninhabited
since before the war. With no amenities and necessitating a long walk, it
proved a tough but enjoyable low budget introduction to property
development. Peat was cut from the bog and outbuildings rebuilt by hand with
gathered stone.
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