Herald Express; Torquay (UK)

Channel Vision ; at the Front Is the Balcony and Rockery

SUPERIOR sea views, three bathrooms and up to four bedrooms are on offer at this dormer-style chalet bungalow in Paignton's Lammas Lane. From the bay window in the 15ft lounge of this detached home, the panorama takes in Torbay, Brixham Harbour and Berry Head, while for fair-weather viewing, French windows lead from the dining room (or possible fourth bedroom) to a front balcony.

Old Well and Good ; Devon Families Have Come and Gone and Left Their Mark

PRETTY as a chocolate-box picture of Devon and rich in centuries of local history, here's a house that really does merit the word unique. Close to busy Newton Abbot, but set in the tranquillity of the village of Coffinswell, The Old Well House offers at every turn a charm and fascination.

Permission in Place to Branch Out ; Consent Granted to Extend Paignton Cul-de-Sac Bungalow

THIS well-presented three-bedroom detached bungalow in Paignton has planning permission for an en-suite master bedroom. Located in Anthea Road, a cul-de-sac, the property is approximately a mile from the town centre and is on the market with Bradleys (01803 557155) for Pounds 275,000.

See Green

SPACE and versatility reflect the thought that's gone into the redesign of this dormer-style home in Totnes Road, Paignton. The extended property - thought to have been built in the 1930s - now offers five-bedroom accommodation that would suit many permutations of family living. It includes a 24ft games room on the first floor that has a dormer window overlooking the countryside. Downstairs is an L-shaped entrance hall with dado rail, wood- block floor and turned stairs with balustrade. Also ...

Reach to the Converted

WITH the characteristic features that mark it out as a former Wesleyan chapel, this two-bedroom property in Barton makes an attractive and interesting first-time buy at Pounds 129,950. The main body of the chapel is now arranged as a spacious open- plan living/dining and kitchen area, lit from the large original arched windows.

Have a Deco

A HOUSE close to the centre of Totnes has just come on to the market for the first time since it was built in 1936. Many of the original 1930s features remain intact, although uPVC double-glazed windows have been added to most of the openings and gas central heating has been installed.

Totnes Townhouse

The Exe Factor

A RARE chance to build family homes close to the Exe estuary has arisen on the northern fringe of Dawlish Warren. "Every now and again something special comes along," says Darryl Hendley, at Fulfords land and planning services. "Opportunities to build family homes this close to the estuary are bound to be popular and so we are delighted to announce on behalf of the vendors, Strategic Land Partnerships, the availability of 6.5 acres of residential development land suitable for an estimated 60 ...

On the Terraces

THIS property in Lowley Brook Court, Veille Park, is a charming chain-free modern terraced two-bedroom house. And it has a garage in an adjacent block situated in this select cul-de-sac. Close to the hospital, the Willows shopping centre and girls' and boys' grammar schools, it has uPVC double glazing and a terraced rear garden.

Sign Up for a Spree

LUXURY housebuilder Gerald Wood Homes has teamed up with Uno Boutique in Plymouth to offer Pounds 500 of store vouchers to the next person who buys a home at its Little Eaves development in Holbeton. Featuring 10 attractive two, three and four-bedroom new homes, Little Eaves is nestled in the heart of the South Hams village. One of the homes will be thatched, left, and the name is taken from the knife traditionally used by thatchers. Uno Boutique proprietor Kevin House said: "I'm delighted to...

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Charming On All Levels

PRICELESS sea views and beautifully-landscaped gardens are among the charms of this three-bedroom bungalow in Brantwood Drive, Paignton. The generous accommodation offers a feeling of space and light - with the chance to enjoy the changing seasons in all weathers. From the 20ft lounge, which has sliding doors to a sun terrace, there are sea views across the Clennon Valley; a bay window lets in even more light. The generously-fitted kitchen/diner also has a door to the terrace, and at 20ft by ...

Market Looking Up for First Timers

FOR the first time this year, asking prices for property in the UK are moving into positive annual growth. The first FindaProperty.com House Prices and Affordability Index shows prices currently Pounds 512 higher than a year ago. This is a result of six consecutive months of stable or positive monthly price growth, as buyers take advantage of good value in the market with renewed confidence.

Double Dans at Your Service

IT'S smiles all around at Connells in Newton Abbot, where Daniel Butterworth has been promoted to senior negotiator and the team welcomed the arrival of Daniel Wignall, who joins as sales negotiator. Daniel Butterworth, who lives in Kingskerswell, has worked for the company for four years. He started his career at Connells in Paignton before moving to the Torquay branch, and joining the team at Newton Abbot two years ago.

Snap Decisions Bring Success

EVERY picture tells a story, as the old saying goes. Peter Lindberg, manager of recently-opened Target Property Services (01803 611030), in Hyde Road, Paignton, says that's certainly the case when it comes to selling houses. "We have noticed that a significant number of buyers have been attracted to view a property with us, because of the excellent- quality photos we have taken for our selling client," he says. "This has also resulted in a number of sales being agreed." "We are extremely fort...

Mike's Been All Round the Houses!

Mike's career with The Lester Smith Partnership began in Sidmouth. In 1983 he moved to the company's Exmouth office. In 1984, at 23, he was appointed manager of the Honiton branch. In 1987 The Lester Smith Partnership was acquired by the Bristol & West Building Society. He ran the Honiton branch for Bristol & West Property Services until 1992 when he joined Lester Smith and Bristol and West colleagues in their new venture - Bradleys estate agents. Mike says that continuity in the workplace ha...

Meet the Bond Girls ; ...And Boys...Who Helped to Raise Pounds 6,000 for Charity

THE glamour of a James Bond premiere came to the English Riviera as The Palace Hotel in Babbacombe Road, Torquay, played host to a black-tie charity ball in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Help for Heroes. The event raised over Pounds 6,000 for the charities and was again such a sell-out success that there was a waiting list for those hoping to join the party. The event was organised by Joyce Sharpe and Sarah Thomas, of Wood's estate agents and auctioneers (01626 336633). Guests were gree...