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Splash Out with Your Own Pool ; Teignbridge Gratton House

SET in a rural location only five miles west of Exeter is a substantial detached house in 21 acres, which is being marketed by the Stags Exeter office in Southernhay. The house, which has more than 4,000 sq ft of accommodation, occupies a south-facing location with views for many miles, across to Dartmoor and the Exe estuary in the distance.

Style Behind an Historic Facade ; South Hams

DATING back to the 15th century, this property was once a barn owned by Admiral Horatio Nelson's stepson, Josiah Nesbit, and was kept in the family for two generations. However, previous owners would probably be amazed at the stylish 21st century home that has been created behind the historic facade. Abbots Ash is in the hamlet of Coombe, close to the village of Aveton Gifford in the Avon valley.

Bungalow with Moor to Offer ; Dartmoor Moorcroft

MOORCROFT, near Bovey Tracey, is a deceptively spacious and generously proportioned detached bungalow which has grown considerably over the years. The property was upgraded to a high standard approximately four years ago and the accommodation has been arranged so that the windows of the principal rooms have a southerly outlook over the lovely gardens.

Something to Fuel the Yule ; Exeter Holly House

WITH the Christmas period fast approaching, Strutt & Parker are delighted to launch the fittingly named Holly House to the market. This handsome Grade II listed Georgian house occupies a most convenient and prestigious St Leonard's position, in close proximity to the popular Magdalen road shopping village, but is set back from the road by its mature gardens to the front.

In an Exclusive Setting ; South Devon Eastcliffe House

POSSIBLY the most exclusive development of apartments in Teignmouth in the last five years has been Eastcliffe House, which is situated at the eastern end of First Drive. This front-facing first-floor balcony apartment has sea views over Eascliffe Walk towards Babbacombe and Thatcher Rock at Torquay. The apartment has two double bedrooms, a large lounge/dining room that has two pairs of doors opening onto the large south-facing balcony, two bathrooms (one en-suite to the master bedroom), a ki...

Fine Mix of Old and New ; Mid Devon Hope Cottage

HOPE Cottage is a large cottage situated in the middle of the village of Sandford dating back 300-400 years. It retains many period features which combine well with contemporary improvements. It has three reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen with separate pantry, utility room, cloakroom, three double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom. There are also two attic bedrooms.

Original Features Renewed ; Mid Cornwall Pentryth

PENTRYTH is an impressivelooking detached house offering recently- renovated and well-presented accommodation behind a traditional granite facade. The house is located in the village of Roche, five miles from St Austell and eight miles from Bodmin.

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Haven of Horticultural Delight ; South East Cornwall

KEN-CARO has well-renowned, established and extensive gardens set within its own landscaped and picturesque grounds, providing a haven for the horticultural enthusiast with stunning panoramic views, and is located between Callington and Liskeard. The property comprises a well-presented detached modern and spacious three-bedroom dormer bungalow, a three-bedroom detached garden bungalow, four acres of well-stocked gardens, more than 10 acres of land and an acre of woodland with a stream boundary.

Permission to Convert Stone Barn ; North Cornwall

HURDONDOWN, an attractive four-bedroom period house near Launceston, enjoys a rural setting at the head of a valley with far- reaching views. Dating from the Edwardian period (1908), it was originally part of the Coode Estate but has been lovingly maintained and improved during recent years with LPG central heating being installed in addition to modern sanitaryware and a bespoke kitchen.

Touch of Georgian Elegance ; East Devon Westcott House

WESTCOTT House, near Exeter, is a classic Grade II Listed Georgian house, approached along a sweeping gravel driveway to a turning area with a fountain in front of the house which has an old wisteria climbing up the rendered front elevation. The house is well presented and has classically proportioned rooms, typical of its period, with much of the period detail still intact.

And Then There Was One ; South Devon Aspects

GERALD Wood Homes' Aspects development on the edge of Thurlestone village has just one home remaining. Priced from Pounds 674,950, the prestigious collection of 11 contemporary four-bedroom detached homes is situated just half-a- mile from the sea, surrounded by hills and fields.

Views Over the Estuary ; South Hams Wayside

WAYSIDE occupies a delightful, yet accessible situation within a sought-after residential setting, with panoramic views to the south over the mouth of the Salcombe estuary, to Prawle Point and Bolt Head. The property comprises a detached house formed from the original 1930s bungalow, extended on the first floor in the 1980s with a timber-framed construction to create a separate, but interconnecting area of accommodation.

The Bower and the Glory ; Behind the Busy Main Street of a Small Devon Town Lies a Charming House That has History, Style, Elevated Views of the River Exe - and Seclusion. Hilary Vivian Visited the Award-Winning Property Property of the Week

T'S an Indian-summer morning in Topsham. IThere's a good-tempered queue of traffic shuffling through Fore Street. The fire brigade has its shiny engine on show outside St Matthew's Hall. The fishmonger and his van are greeting customers with a fresh-caught delivery. There's even a policeman about. People stand chatting; others amble by on bicycles. There's a whiff of garlic and coffee from the cafes and pubs.