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Return for Lee After Five Years

STAGS has announced the appointment of Lee Flay to manage their residential sales department in Honiton. Andrew Luxton, partner in charge at Honiton, said: "We are delighted to see Lee return to the firm having previously spent five years working in our Wellington, Tiverton and Taunton offices. We were disappointed to see him leave; however, I am sure that the experience he has gained while working at Savills will serve him well to take on such an important role within the firm."

Market Stability ; Napoleon Wilcox, a Director of Webbers and Head of Webbers Fine and Country for Somerset, Devon and Cornwall has Recently Released a Report

THE report shows that during September there was a 140% increase in the number of properties "sale agreed" during the month compared with September 2008. Indeed the figures also highlight the fact that September 09's sales were only 10% away from 2007's figures, which confirms how much the Fine and Country end of the market has improved over recent months. Other encouraging figures for the market during September were that actual exchanges of contracts had increased by 40% and the total numbe...

A Picturesque Setting Close to Sandy Beach ; Mid Cornwall

READYMONEY is situated to the south of Fowey town centre in this picturesque setting, only yards from the sandy beach. Originally the coach house and stables for the nearby Italianate mansion of Point Neptune, Readymoney is a pretty detached coastal residence set amid exquisite gardens, literally 'a stone's throw' from the beach.

Cottage Is Hassle-Free Choice ; South Devon

FOR those who are looking for a cottage which you can just walk into with nothing to do, Alma House in Luckhams Lane, Malborough is certainly worthy of consideration. Although this charming cottage is semi-detached, it faces away from its neighbour, providing privacy and seclusion.

High Standards in Moor Village ; West Devon

ASELECT development of 14 luxury apartments within tree-lined surroundings is to be found in the village of Crapstone, near Yelverton. Woodcroft offers a range of spacious two-bedroom apartments, each featuring en-suite bathrooms, large living spaces and separate kitchens.

Follow in Historic Footsteps ; South Devon

THIS magnificent Grade II listed property in Sandford Orleigh, which has been home to important historical figures, is packed with original features and has been refurbished to a very high standard. It has three bedrooms, one with a dressing room and two with en- suite facilities, an open-plan reception hall, drawing room and study, dining hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and a cellar.

Cottage Oozes Period Charm ; East Devon

HONEY Cottage is a pretty thatched cottage set on the outskirts of Woodbury Salterton in a beautiful rural, tranquil setting, enjoying countryside views and oozing with period charm and character features. Presented in immaculate order throughout, the decor complements the age and style of the building.

Secluded Farm has Versatility ; Roger Malone Threads a Network of Winding Lanes Just Minutes From the A380 and Only a Few Miles From Newton Abbot to Discover a Period Farmhouse Full of Possibilities Property of the Week

RUNNING late, and having more faith in my navigational skills than was apparently justified, I took a wrong turning minutes after coming off the A380. Until a goodly soul pointed out the error of my ways - impatiently taking a left turn when I should have carried on - Sedgewell Farm seemed so near, yet so far.

Converted to High Standard ; Cornwall

THE Hollies is an attractive barn conversion in Constantine, near Falmouth, with its mellow granite walls and natural slate roof. The property has been designed and finished to an extremely high standard throughout.

Woodbridge House Clever Conversion Light and Airy ; North Devon Location Wembworthy Accommodation Hall, Study/Bedroom Four, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Garden Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Three Bedrooms, Bathroom Outside Stone Fronted Annexe, Garage, Workshop, Barn with Stables, Tack Room, Hay Loft, Covered Parking, Shed, Menage, Paddocks Price Pounds 850,000 Agent Savills (01392 455755)

THIS imaginative conversion of a 19th century roundhouse has a spectacular location overlooking the Taw Valley. Woodbridge House in Wembworthy is surrounded by well established level gardens, mainly lawned but with an attractive pond and well maintained borders. An area of stone terrace and wooden decking runs immediately around the side and back of the house.

Excellent Equestrian Facilities ; West Devon

AN Olympic-size riding arena is included in the equestrian facilities at this detached three-bedroom period cottage, which also has the benefit of a recently-constructed self-contained annexe. Filleighmoor Gate is situated about a mile-and-a-half from Sheepwash. The property is approached through a gated access with the drive running alongside the well-laid-out terraced gardens. The property enjoys an elevated southerly aspect, looking out over the land which is on the other side of a minor c...

Thatched Gem ; South Hams

GERALD Wood Homes has lent its support to the Holbeton Players' production of Twelfth Night. The local company, which is creating an exclusive development of homes at Little Eaves, in Holbeton, donated money towards the performances.

Victorian Home a Sure Winner ; East Devon

ENJOYING a picturesque rural aspect, The Oaks is situated near the small village of Shute in East Devon, designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. It has flint and cob elevations under a slate roof, was formerly two single-storey cottages which were constructed, it is believed, in 1891 to coincide with the railway coming to the area. Approximately 50 years ago it was converted into one house having good ceiling heights and well-planned accommodation.

Listed Gem with Added Income ; East Devon

A CHARMING Grade II listed 17th century farmhouse, Southlands Farm, Dunkeswell near Honiton, is in a delightful rural setting, with the added benefit of income from a detached holiday cottage. The history attached to Southlands Farm dates back to mediaeval times, when it may well have been an open hall house.