Property

Christmas Eve at the Front

An interesting letter has just been received by Mrs Packer, of Broadclyst, from her husband, Corpl Packer of A Company, 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, who is serving with the Expeditionary Force in Northern France. In the course of a letter he describes a remarkable incident which occurred on Christmas Eve between the British and German trenches.

£25 Deposit

John Lewington and Company (Peter Adams, FCCS, MNAEA)
Auctioneers, Estate Agents and Valuers
19, The Quay, Port of Bideford (Tel 3166-2 lines)

Bideford £1,650
Terraced cottage at the top of High Street. With new roof and large walled garden, the property has 3/4 bedrooms, 2 reception, breakfast room with scullery and outside WC. In need of modernisation and redecoration.

Bideford £1,800
5 minutes from the shopping centre, 2 bedroomed terraced cottage in immaculate order throughout. Large rear garden with river views.

Littleham £2,000
In quiet village 3 miles from Bideford, modernised 2 bedroomed cottage with 2 reception rooms, kitchen and bathroom. A few small sheds and garden at the rear.

Westleigh £2,700
3 building sites with freedom of builder.

Beaford - £3,000
Just off the main route to Exeter a short distance from the village store, a 2 bedroomed semi-detached house with through lounge, dining room, kitchen and bathroom. Pleasant rural views and good gardens front and rear.

Bideford £3,262
£25 deposit will secure a 3 bedroomed terraced house complete with garage and central heating on the Alverdiscott Estate. No extras and properties have a 10 year guarantee.

Royston Road, Bideford £3,300
Modern 3 bedroomed town house near to schools. In good order throughout, the property has 2 reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom and car parking space at the rear. Well recommended.

Frithelstockstone £3,500
From £3,500 detached 2 bedroomed bungalows in quiet rural situation. Price includes garage or car port. Particulars available on request.

Bideford £3,750
End terraced bungalow occupying a corner plot just off the Clovelly Road. The property has 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and conservatory with Electricaire central heating. Detached garage. In good order and well recommended.

Near Northam £4,150
17th century cottage in delightful rural hamlet 1 mile from the coast and Golf Course. In good order the property has 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms (one with beams and open fireplace). Modern kitchen and bathroom. Ample storage accommodation. The raised garden is quiet and productive and the garage is nearby.

Buckland Brewer - £4,550
Substantially constructed detached house on outskirts of village standing in one-third acre. Fully modernised there are 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, living room and well fitted kitchen. Large garden and indoor office/workshop. Very pleasant situation and good views.

Bideford £4,950
Major part of town house comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 reception, bathroom and kitchen, fully central heated. On high ground the property enjoys River views, adjoins the bus route and is near to town centre. Garage at the rear.

Weare Giffard £5,750
Now is the time of year to enjoy the obvious beauties of Weare Giffard. We have a delightful cottage to offer in good condition throughout, with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, through lounge and large kitchen with dining area, standing at the far end of the village with a splendid southerly aspect. The property is centrally heated and there are 3 outbuildings in addition to the gardens.

Newton St. Petrock £7,000
Approx. 10 miles from Bideford pair of semi-detached houses, complete with 3 acre paddock and outbuildings. Can be sold as two separate units with, or without, the land.

Bucks Mills £7,950
Detached stone built house in sheltered position approx. 1 mile from the beach. The property has been completely renovated and now has 3 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 reception rooms, large kitchen and ample storage accommodation. Centrally heated and with double glazing. There are also outside stores and garage, together with a pleasant landscaped garden and hilly paddock on the other side of the road.

Mr W is temporarily resident in the area with the intention of purchasing in either Bay View Road or Beach Road. Up to £7,500 for the right property.
Mr H, having sold, requires a bungalow near to a Golf Course. Preferably not an estate and price up to £5,000.
Mr B has found temporary accommodation but is still anxious to buy a modest town property up to £3,000.
Mr P will pay £7,500 for a luxury bungalow. Cash available.

Usual commission required.

13 June 1969

‘Astride crest of ridge’

Scheme for the erection of 42 to 50 chalets in two fields on the skyline at Gainsborough, Abbotsham, has been submitted to Bideford Rural Council by Mr A P Tucker.

But the Council’s Public Health and Housing Committee, meeting on Tuesday, recommended that the application be refused.

Abbotsham Parish Council have told the Rural Council that they are opposed to the scheme because the site is astride the crest of a ridge and is visible as far away as Clovelly. So far all holiday development was out of sight from the south and this would be a new intrusion of the beauty and character of the coastal belt.

The full Gazette article is dated 18 August 1961

Eastlake, Dolton, Winkleigh

Price, Ogden & Stubbs have received instructions from Mrs I R Lock (emigrating) to offer for sale by public auction at The Parish Church Rooms, Barnstaple on the above date at 3pm (unless sold previously).

This immensely attractive residential holding of over 29 acres with south facing Thatched Cottage-Style Farmhouse of great charm and character, centrally heated and nicely modernised and comprising 2 reception rooms, fitted Kitchen, Bathroom and 3 bedrooms. Useful range of outbuildings including modern all purpose covered yard (75’x60’), farrowing houses, barn etc. Productive south facing pasture and arable land in ring fence with road frontage.

Viewing is by appointment through the
Auctioneers: Price, Ogden & Stubbs, as above.

Gazette article dated 13 January 1978