Noteworthy Homes - South West England

This deceptively cosy town house in Camborne full of love and light could be yours for £399k. Link listing:  Basset Street, Camborne, Cornwall  Never judge a property by its frontage, it is what is inside that counts. In this property the inside surprises and delight Once you move inside you quickly forget the road. There are three lovely reception rooms, a large kitchen diner, a utility room and a downstairs bathroom. The dining room and kitchen diner have additional skylights, bringing light into these spaces. The family area at the back of the kitchen is a lovely space to enjoy long family meals where everyone is eating, drinking and just enjoying each other's company. Unusually rather than the staircase being in the centre of the house it is at the back which means there is a large window halfway up the stairs flooding the area with light. The staircase itself with sweeping curves draws you up to the first floor. On the first floor, there are three reasonably standard bedrooms

A good barn conversion is always worth a look and this conversion was clearly a labour of love and now it can be yours for £550k. Listing link: The Old Stables, Shillingford St George, Exeter Old stone barns always have some character to them and the developer just needs to harness and elevate these features. Surprisingly it is possible to mess this process up but that is definitely not the case here. This conversion is the epitome of good barn conversions. The original building structure of the old stables was by necessity clean and functional. The renovated exterior walls have been sensitively done with some lime washed and some left bare. A welcoming porch has been added to break up some of the boxyness of the property. All of this creates a pleasant exterior that hides the surprises inside. Moving inside you are welcomed with warm exposed walls, sturdy stone flags and pristine wood floors. The stand-out feature of this property is in the wood beams and door/window lintels that grac

St Ives the diamond in the Cornish crown, a place that everyone aspires to live, this property could put you in the centre of the action for £300k. Listing link: Net Loft, Fore Street, St Ives, Cornwall Buying property in the centre of St Ives is about buying the postcode. You pay a premium for a central location which demonstrates both the limited availability and the substantial demand for such property. This particular property enjoys the best of both worlds: a central setting and tranquillity in a quiet courtyard. Imagine an early supper in London before hot-footing it across to Paddington to catch the night sleeper to Cornwall. Maybe a nightcap in the lounge car, with a martini, shaken not stirred, but watch out for foreign agents. Enjoy a restful sleep overnight arriving in time to catch the early train to St Ives. A quick stop to drop off your bags before enjoying Breakfast on the harbour watching the harbour seals. The property is not large but is perfect for a weekend bolt-hol

Unlock the magic of this grand Victorian gentleman's house, all yours for just £595k. Listing link: Fairholme, Bideford, Devon There is an undeniable sense of magic, wonder and mystery about this house. Even the nameplate on the front door 'Fairholme' is Tolkein-esque. Imagine a stained glass window of a scene from Tolkien's realm over the door. Inside you will find the basics of a solid structure and a new central heating system. The rest of the property is ready for your touch. If I purchased this property my first trip would be to a reclamation yard to get some doors and other Victorian interior bits to restore the property to its golden age. The property has several features of note which could be developed and enhanced. With a bit of thought and hard work, you could have a truly extraordinary family home. Starting in the basement which is extensive with plenty of room for a cinema, a sauna, a swimming pool, a wine cellar or maybe even all of them.  On the ground fl

This enchanting Victorian cottage is a gem of Gothic revival architecture in a wonderful rural setting for only £600k. Listing link: Gothic Cottage, Weeke Hill, Dartmouth, Devon  The outside is reminiscent of a Victorian estate property. Perhaps one of the smaller houses on an estate for a cherished family member. A house that has been carefully designed to match the vernacular of the estate. This fine grade 2 listed cottage clearly shows its pedigree from the outside proudly demonstrating its name as 'Gothic Cottage'. The ornamental zig-zag bargeboards, finials and graceful gothic window arches perfectly demonstrate the gothic revival style. Step inside and you find rooms full of character, with warm wooden floors, a cosy oak fireplace with wood burning stove in the living room and of course the gothic windows flooding the rooms with light.  The kitchen has a vaulted ceiling with well-thought-out timber units. The double range shows that this is a kitchen where people can enjo

Here we have a Cornish chapel from 1810 with some hidden depths and refinement. All yours for just £450k. Property listing: Camelford, Cornwall This house has a contemporary feel with some nods to the history of the building. You might not instantly recognise its chapel heritage but look carefully and the refinement shines through. You can play spot the Gothic arch. One in the kitchen so simple and elegant, another in the bedroom flooding the room with light. The other windows are no less elegant, typically Georgian, invigorating the living spaces with light and life. On the ground floor, you have a spacious living room and kitchen, on the first floor another three bedrooms and on the second floor a large loft bedroom or additional living space. Other small features contribute to the rich tapestry of the house, the lean-to entry and the interior stone wall, the shaker-style kitchen, the French doors to the garden and the grey stone bathrooms reminding you of Cornish stone. The wood flo