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.

An elderly couple from Sidbury, Sidmouth, have bought a 100 year old Methodist Chapel

at Saltrens, Monkleigh, and are having it converted into a bungalow.

They are Mr and Mrs A W Webb. They have also bought the adjoining schoolroom and garage.

Mr O E Pusey, of Bude, who is working on the conversion, said that during alteration they had come across drains which made it evident that the chapel was created by converting a stable. “The schoolroom was added afterwards and the garage later still,” he said.

Previous owner of the property was Mr W G Lee, of Highleigh, Bideford, who bought it just after the war when the Petticombe Estate was sold. “At that time I was Sunday School superintendent and I wanted to save it for this work,” he said. “But there are no longer any children at Saltrens for the Sunday School and I am glad to sell the property rather than see it fall into disrepair.”

Before buying the chapel Mr Lee leased it, taking over the lease from the Bideford Bible Christians.

Gazette article dated 25 August 1961

Anduin, Natcott Lane, Hartland

At a Fixed Reserve

Messrs Peter Adams & Co will offer for sale by Public Auction at The Royal Hotel, Bideford East on Wednesday, March 1, 1978, at 3.00pm (unless previously sold by private treaty) the modern detached residence known as:

Anduin, Natcott Lane, Hartland, North Devon

This 5 year old property is in first class order with frontage onto a country road, superb open rural and coastal views and the following accommodation:

Hall, Cloakroom, Through Lounge, Fitted Kitchen/Diner, Rear Porch, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Small Workshop, Garage.

Ample car parking and turning space, level gardens.

Services – mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric warm air heating.

Rateable value: £198 Torridge District Council. £135.59 payable.

Tenure: Freehold

For further particulars and appointments to view, please contact the Auctioneers, Messrs Peter Adams and Co at either 19 The Quay, Bideford, Tel 3166 or at Fore Street, Torrington, Tel 2433; or the Vendor’s Solicitors, Messrs Jeremy Ferguson & Co, 17a The Quay, Bideford, Tel 6044

Gazette article dated 10 February 1978

To be built at Riversmeet

Staddon Rd, Appledore

A unique development of 2 and 3 bedroom bungalows on a select site commanding magnificent views.
These homes have gained the coveted Medallion Award.
Returnable deposit of £25 reserves the site of your choice.

Electric Central Heating by SWEB

Full Details from the Sole Selling Agents: Braddicks MNAEA, 37 Mill Street, Bideford, Devon. Tel: 2564 (3 lines)

Building has now commenced on a number of plots which have been sold and we shall be happy to drive you to RIVERSMEET (by appointment) in order that you may fully appreciate the fabulous views and the FIRST CLASS DWELLINGS which have gained the COVETED MEDALLION AWARD

17 October 1969