Properties with potential: nine renovation projects for sale in the West Country

Thu 8 November 2018

If you have the ability to see beyond 1950s carpets, peeling wallpaper and damp ceilings and realise the true potential of unloved properties, our nine renovation projects for sale in the West Country should get your creative juices flowing.

1. Alpha Cottage, Dartmouth, Devon, £279,950

Situated in the delightful South Hams village of Dittisham, this charming mid-terrace cottage is available with no onward chain and, once renovated, would make a fantastic permanent, holiday or second home.

2. 45 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter, Devon, £350,000

For sale by informal tender on 30 November, this spacious period townhouse is arranged over three floors with plenty of original features retained. There will be an open house on Saturday 10 November from 10.30 to 11.30am.

3. Barnacott, Bideford, Devon, £95,000

This detached period barn offers you the chance to create your own home. Located at the end of a no-through lane, the property enjoys beautiful rural views across North Devon countryside.

4. Clifton Grove Cottages, Torquay, Devon, £239,950

Grade II-Listed, this pair of cottages are believed to date back to the late 15th century. Today they are for sale together with the remains of a stone barn, offering further development potential.

5. Eden Nursery, Wincanton, Somerset, £925,000

With a natural swimming pool, sun terraces and a range of eco features, this pair of contemporary detached homes have been designed to fit comfortably within the beautiful South Somerset landscape.

6. Meadow View, Bodmin, Cornwall, £325,000

Dating back to the mid-19th century, this charming cottage retains exposed ceiling beams, a stable door and original windows and would make a delightful home once updated.

7. Taranaki, St Ives, Cornwall, £600,000

With outstanding coastal views over St Ives Bay, this large family home also includes an annexe. Approached via a private road, there is parking for four cars on the driveway – a rare find for this sought-after area.

8. White Cottage, Marshwood, Dorset, £275,000

In need of complete modernisation, this Victorian property would make a delightful family home with mature gardens, a garage and parking.

9. Woodgate Farmhouse, Culmstock, Devon, £525,000

This well-proportioned Grade II-Listed farmhouse is surrounded by wonderful private gardens in a rural yet accessible location close to the Devon/Somerset border.

For more information about these or any of our current properties for sale, contact your local office today.