South West Property
The secret of the West Country
Living in the West Country is something many people aspire to, and North Devon is definitely a hidden gem worth exploring. There are a number of pretty villages nestled amongst rolling hills, bustling market towns, and picturesque harbours, which provide people with an opportunity to live in the country but benefit from easy access to Exeter, Bideford and Barnstaple.
Shaftesbury to get a new housing boost
One of Britain's oldest towns is to get a much needed boost of new housing as Persimmon Homes prepares to submit detailed building plans to North Dorset District Council for a new housing development located off Salisbury Road, to the east of the town.
Part exchange available at Helston development
Midas Homes is offering homebuyers with an opportunity to part exchange their existing property for a brand new home at its An Henlys development in Helston.
New show home due to be revealed in Totnes
Midas Homes will be unveiling a stunning new show home at its South Gate development in Totnes on Saturday 21st June, 11am - 5pm. The show apartment, home 11, is a stylish two bedroom apartment with an open plan living room, kitchen and dining area. The apartment also boasts a balcony with far reaching views of the surrounding Devon hills.
The next best thing at Melbury
The draw of Charles Church's Melbury development is easy to understand as it plays host to some of the most eye-catching properties in the North East, ranging from townhouses through to market leading and cutting edge homes.
Ex-resident starts demolition of Devonport’s Bull Ring
A former resident of the Bull Ring in Devonport started the demolition of the block of flats at an event yesterday (Tuesday 10th June), to make way for a new regeneration scheme which will provide new homes for the Devonport community.
First residents move into new phase at The Zone
The champagne flowed at The Zone, Barratt's award-winning development in Temple Quarter, as the first homebuyers to legally complete in the latest phase of work celebrated with on-site staff.
Barratt supports charity golf event at Farrington club
Barratt was one of the sponsors of a charity golfing event at the Farrington Golf Club in Farrington Gurney, Somerset recently. The event, the Seniors Golf Competition, was held to raise funds for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. It was organised by the Radstock and Midsomer Norton Lions Club and teams competed for the Cameron Wood Trophy and prizes.
Barratt employee buys home through government scheme
Jon Hills (23), a quantity surveyor at Barratt's head office in Bristol, has taken his first step onto the property ladder, thanks to a joint initiative by the award-winning developer and government agency English Partnerships.
Superior showhome arrives in Wincanton
Built in the picturesque grounds of Balsam House in Wincanton, Balsam Gardens is an exclusive development by the esteemed private house-builder Bloor Homes. Visitors are invited to view the impressive showhome, which has just opened and is an excellent example of the quality craftsmanship that is associated with this award winning company.
More sought-after homes for Launceston
A new wave of home is set to be released at Redrow's popular Stourscombe Vale development in Launceston. The next phase will include contemporary two-bedroom ‘coach house' apartments, and luxurious four-bedroom homes laid out over three floors.
Preserving our heritage
Increasingly many historic houses are being divided into apartments, saving them from falling into disrepair, a sad fate that has befallen many large country houses. Conversions benefit all parties; they ensure that our historic buildings can be enjoyed and appreciated by generations to come, while meaning that the country house lifestyle can be enjoyed without the maintenance costs associated with a owning a large house.
Crest Nicholson launches Eastington show home
This Friday, Chas Fellows, Leader of Stroud District Council, will be on hand to officially launch Crest Nicholson’s brand new development and show home at Eastington, Gloucestershire. The Councillor will be joined by the local business community and representatives from Crest Nicholson to celebrate the opening of the 3-bedroom, 3-storey ‘Woodchester’ house type.
Site manager finds a bit of Westford's history
Midas Homes is appealing to local people in Somerset for more information after salvaging an old wooden clock at its Westford Grange development in Westford, near Wellington in Somerset. Westford Grange is being built on the land of the old Westford Mill factory - a woollen textile mill which dates back to 1780 and was in use for some 154 years.
An easy start at Clarence Place
Midas Homes has unveiled a new scheme called ‘Easy Start' at its Clarence Place development in Weston-super-Mare - where customers can own 100% of their home for just 75% of the price.