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A grand design with windy seaviews

Location: Fernicombe Windmill, Adjacent Windmill Cottage, Windmill Lane, Paignton, Devon. TQ3 1AA Price: Auction Guide Price £120 - 150,000 (Auction Date : 22 March 2016) Agent: Clive Emson Auctioneers, Maidenhead, Rocky Hill, London Road, Maidstone, ME16 8PY http://www.cliveemson.co.uk/index.php/properties/184/152 Noteworthy features: Windmill, sea views, moor views, grand design potential, grade II listed Here we have Fernicombe Windmill, a ruined windmill near the South Devon Coast. It does come with listed planning consent for a change of use to a single residential unit and a new single storey extension.  This windmill dates form the 19th Century and occupies the highest point in Torbay. It was even used as an ARP post during world war II. So it may not look much now but when finished you will have a four story windmill undoubtedly with impressive views from the top floor.  Of course it will no doubt require a lot of money as it will not be a...

Georgian Town house living

    Location: Grosvenor Terrace,Barnstaple, Devon.  Price: £ 244,950 Agent: Chequers, Barnstaple 66-67 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HG. Tel: 01271379314 Links: http://www.chequershomes.co.uk/properties/8886246/sales Noteworthy features: Georgian Town house, character features, hidden bookcase door,    Many people feel that Georgian architecture is the pinnacle of British architecture. Georgian Properties are always full of space and light with lovely high ceilings and quintessential character features. This property just outside Barnstaple town centre is a little gem perfect for those who love Georgian period features. Although looking deceptively small from the outside it boasts four bedrooms and spacious living rooms including the bathroom which is accessed through a secret bookcase door. It could get a bit tricky at parties where no one can work out where the toilet is, without asking. The property boasts many period f...