Herald Express; Torquay (UK)

Follow the Empire Line

BEHIND the immaculate, red-brick, gabled front of this terrace house is an immaculate set of light, bright and spacious rooms, all beautifully renovated, says Haart (01803 200183). The house, in Empire Road, Upton, Torquay, has a lounge/dining room with a bay window overlooking the front, a smart kitchen with concealed downlighters and plenty of storage and worktop space, and three bedrooms. The main bedroom, at 14ft by 10ft, also features the large bay window.

Music to the Ears

A LIGHT, elegant sitting room is at the heart of this attractive detached bungalow in Buckfast. At nearly 20ft by 12ft, it has two pairs of French windows opening to the rear garden, egg-and-dart ceiling cornicing, an ornate fireplace and integral hi-fi system with quadraphonic speakers. Named St Angelo - in keeping with a village that is home to a world-famous abbey - the bungalow has three good-sized bedrooms with fitted furniture, and a breakfast kitchen with an extensive range of fixtures...

Lots of Interest Here

FRESH to the market in the rural South Hams is a unique property and land, which is available as a whole or in five lots - the choice is yours. Lot 1 consists of a well-proportioned detached residence and around 1.61 acres of garden and former orchard. The guide price for this lot is offers in excess of Pounds 300,000.

Peaceful and Private

PERRY Farm is up to 350 years old, and was probably a pair of cottages originally. Extended around 30 years ago by the present owners, the property provides delightful accommodation, traditionally laid out as two reception rooms and a kitchen on the ground floor, a secondary kitchen and bathroom interlinked by a delightful sun lounge. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and a bathroom. Adjoining is a large detached two-storey stone brick barn - while it has no current planning consent,...

Mellow Yellow ; Modern Detached House with Its Own Bungalow

SMART and imposing in its butter-and-white paintwork, guarded by wrought-iron gates and a brick wall, York Crescent in Babbacombe is a credit to its owners, says Torbay Estates. The modern, three-storey family home has four/five bedrooms, a 19ft lounge with a Georgian-style bay window and brushed-steel fireplace, a dining room with wood-block floor and a conservatory leading to a patio and the garden.

Priory Engagement

THE Priory is situated off a quiet country lane in a delightful prime position on the outskirts of Abbotskerswell, set within five acres of landscaped gardens and grounds with a southerly aspect. There are splendid views over the South Devon countryside.

Manor From Heaven ; Georgian House of History - with Original Features

ECHOING with centuries of history and sitting pretty in a south Devon rural location, Stanborough Hundred is an impressive Georgian manor house believed to date back to 1760. The property is believed to have been extended in the early 1800s, for the son of the lord of the manor on his return from the Napoleonic Wars.

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A Glass Act ; the Architect's Skill Is Displayed in a Wealth of Features

BUILT only five years ago, Orchard House is a splendid and individual home offering contemporary living in a rural location. The property in Ipplepen displays the architect's skills through a wealth of features: vaulted ceilings, split-level reception rooms, a galleried landing and sweeping staircase, and full-height picture windows.

Forties-Something Full of Character

OAK flooring, semi-circular bay windows, and secluded gardens are all part of the attractions at this 1940s dormer bungalow in Rougemont Avenue, Torquay. Full of charm and character, and with secluded, established gardens, the property has two reception rooms, a study, kitchen/ breakfast room, and a ground-floor bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Stairs from the entrance hall rise to a first-floor, split- level landing and three bedrooms. The main bedroom, at 14ft by 10ft, has an ornate w...

Community Values ; in Short

PART-exchange will be considered with the sale of this spacious McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment in Newton Abbot. Flat 4, on the ground floor at D'Arcy Court, features a lovely sitting/dining room that measures 22ft by 10ft and has windows on three sides, a feature fireplace with marble-effect hearth, and a door to the kitchen. Fittings here include an electric oven and hob, storage and work surfaces. There are two 15ft bedrooms, one L shaped, and a shower room/wc.

Bag a Barn

BAG End is a warm and cosy barn conversion set around a small courtyard on the outskirts of South Brent. The barn was initially converted in the 1980s and still retains much of its charm as a barn. With potential for further development subject to consents, there is a single-storey block-constructed extension, currently used as storage/workshop, that could be converted into a further living or bedroom. The new kitchen at Bag End is beautifully presented with Neff appliances and plenty of stor...

Take a Vantage

HIGH above Newton Abbot, near the top of Walborough Hill, sits Ionia, an imposing architect-designed house with fabulous views and plenty of flexible accommodation. It's a credit to the owners, who have carried out vast improvements on the home, says estate agent Woods (01626 336633). The property is laid out over a number of mezzanine levels, and all the rooms have stunning panoramic views across Newton Abbot to Dartmoor and the Teign Estuary. The accommodation includes an entrance porch, en...

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Willow Talk

SMART and striking, this modern family home at The Willows, Torquay, has character and proportion and well-laid-out accommodation. Bright and airy, it includes a lounge with a bay window overlooking the front, and a feature fireplace, and a 17ft kitchen/diner fitted with a comprehensive range of units, storage and appliances. Next door is a utility room with sink and plumbing, and there's also a downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms (one en suite), and a separate bathroo...