Quarry Farm

Quarry farm, Ludbrook, Ugborough, Ivybridge, Devon

Catkin Cottage

Catkin Cottage, Holne, Nr Ashburton, Devon

New build 3/4 bed detached village house, approx1350 sq ft, stunning panoramic views, ½ ACRE APPROX INC PADDOCK.

Oak door and window Joinery throughout. Contemporary exceptionally high specification finish throughout.

Darracott Park

Darracott park, Boyton, Launceston, Cornwall

3 BARGAIN PROPERTIES WITH LAND Each with approx 5 Acres level land suitable for horses.

5 miles N. of Launceston on B3254 continuing to coast at Bude (13m), commutable Exeter (52miles, 1hr. ish) Plymouth (32miles, 1/2hr ish) Unspoilt rural location, easy access, each surrounded by its own newly fenced land, open outlook, far views to Dartmoor, rear access to quiet lanes and footpaths, mains electricity, water and BT connected, new safer road entrance created, detailed planning consents.1.7 miles N of Countryman Inn with good food. Boyton village and primary school 3m

Cherry Park Barn

Modbury, South Hams 2 miles on A379 Modbury- Aveton Gifford PL21 0SX

2007
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.

TRUSHAM

Trusham (10m west of Exeter), Devon

2005-2007
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 these very individual homes.

The Mucky Duck Inn

Adjacent National Trust Lydford Gorge (South entrance) near Tavistock, West Devon

2003 - 2004 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.

Easton House

Easton House (was hotel) near Bigbury

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.

Moorhaven Village

near Ivybridge, Devon

1994- 2003
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

St Scolastica

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.

Chudleigh Convent

1991-1992
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.

5 High Street, Totnes

1988
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

Cottages and Farmhouses

1970-1987 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.