13 February 1970
Comfortable, freehold, 3-bedroomed cottage in centre of village and for sale with vacant possession on completion.
Kivell & Sons have received instructions from the Executors of the late Mrs L M Vanstone to offer For Sale by Public Auction on the premises on Wednesday February 25 1970 at 2.15pm all that Comfortable, End of Terrace Cottage known as
No. 5 Church Lane
Immediately following the above there will be a sale by Auction of the contents of the property, viz: Furnishings, China, Glass and Other Effects...
Gazette dated 13 February 1970
…2 March 1973
Seven people living in Graynfylde Drive, Bideford, are to receive an apology from the Town Council.
The residents wrote asking that no more lamp posts should be erected in this private road; that two recently installed should be removed; and that existing defective equipment should be repaired or replaced.
The full Gazette article is dated 2 March 1973
20 January 1978
Tuesday January 31, 1978
New Bungalow
Bucks Cross
Price, Ogden & Stubbs have received instructions from R M Quance Esq. to offer for sale by public auction at Tantons Hotel, Bideford on the above date at 3pm, unless previously sold.
A delightful modern bungalow of the highest quality enjoying splendid views.
The Bungalow is the first property to be released for sale on this small exclusive development and enjoys a prime corner site with fine open views over open countryside across Bideford Bay. Constructed to modern standards and very well equipped the Bungalow contains Entrance Hall, spacious Lounge
…17 February 1978
Tuesday March 21
‘Robin Hill’
Littleham , Bideford
Price, Ogden & Stubbs have received instructions from Mr and Mrs M C Pope to offer for sale by public auction at Tanton’s Hotel, Bideford, on the above date at 3pm (unless sold privately meanwhile)
This magnificently situated residential holding with superbly appointed 18th century farmhouse enjoying delightful views over a beautiful valley.
Together with a good range of outbuildings and about 18 acres
As a whole lot or in two lots.
Auctioneers: Price, Ogden & Stubbs, 8 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, Tels 3233/77886
Gazette article dated 17 February 1978
…13 June 1969
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,
18 August 1961
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
…13 January 1978
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
…4 August 1961
Kivelly & Sons have been instructed by the Executors of the late Mr Wm Box to sell by Auction on the premises on Thursday 17 August at 2.15pm (subject to Conditions)
A PAIR OF STONE BUILT AND SLATED COTTAGES - Nos 8 and 9, CHURCH LANE - each having the following accommodation: large living room, back kitchen, 3 bedrooms, closet. Large vegetable garden and garden shed. Both have main water, and there is main electricity in no. 8.
No 9 is offered subject to Mr B Box's Tenancy, but vacant possession of no 8 will be given on completion.
…3 November 1961
Erection of a house whose design is described as ‘uncompromisingly contemporary in appearance and will contrast sharply with the traditional cottages in the vicinity’ is to be permitted at Monkleigh.
The Minister of Housing and Local Government has allowed the appeal of Miss Audrey Williams, of 1 Coronation Place, Shebbear, against the refusal of Bideford Rural District Council, acting on behalf of Devon County Council, to permit the erection of the house.
Did this earlier story relate to the same property?
Full Gazette article dated 3 November 1961
…10 February 1978
Price, Ogden & Stubbs have received instruction to offer for sale by public auction at The Parish Church Rooms, Barnstaple (unless sold privately meanwhile) this
Valuable freehold residential property
Also a former smithy
which is conveniently situated for the town centre. The property is ripe for conversion and modernisation and comprises:
Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, scullery, landing, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, covered way 41’ 6” in length, derelict Smithy, 3 outbuildings, garden.
Mains services of electricity, water, gas and drainage.
Auctioneers: Price, Ogden & Stubbs, 79 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Tel 4388/9 or 8 Bridgeland
…25 August 1961
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,
…10 February 1978
Price, Ogden & Stubbs (having sold the property) have received instructions from Mr and Mrs K G Reynolds (retiring) to offer for sale by public auction on the above date on the premises commencing at 1.30pm
The whole of the live & dead farming stock including more particularly
The accredited Friesian Dairy Herd including 21 cows in milk or in calf and 4 heifers
Implements & Machinery
Namely 1967 International 434 Tractor with roll bar, link box, Trailer, Bamford dungspreader, Ranson 3 furrow plough, 4 row Sterridge Hoe, Patterson earth scoop, scuffle, Lister Swathe Turner, Vicon hay
10 February 1978
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
…17 October 1969
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
…10 January 1969
MILLARDS HILL, ANSTEY WAY, INSTOW , N. DEVON
THURSDAY 30th JANUARY, 1969
R BLACKMORE AND SONS have received instructions to sell by Auction as above a quantity of Antique and Modern Household FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS AND EFFECTS together with A LARGE SELECTION OF WATER COLOURS AND OIL PAINTINGS by the late Frederick Charles Mulock.
SALE TO COMMENCE AT 10.30am.
On view on Wednesday, 29th January 1969 from 10am to 4pm.
Catalogues available January 23rd, 1969. Price 1/-, or 1/6 if posted.
BIDEFORD - SMALL TERRACE HOUSE IN CENTRE OF TOWN WITH EXCELLENT VIEWS. Living room; 2 Bedrooms; Kitchen; Outside WC;
10 January 1969
INSTOW. Near beach, 3/4 bedroomed cottage with large lounge, diner, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. No garden. Immediately available at £2,995.
BIDEFORD . On outskirts, large modern 4 bedroomed residence with 3/4 reception and downstairs bathroom. Conveniently situated on level ground with easily managed garden. Large garage. £7,000
BIDEFORD . Modest 2 bed. cottage in good order, couple of minutes Quay. Living room, dining area, modern kitchen. Shower room. £1,250.
BIDEFORD . Selection of 2 Bed. modern bungalows; night storage heating and garage from £2,950. Mortgage facilities available.
LITTLE TORRINGTON . Nearing completion, 2 bed. detached
…25 August 1961
Determination of 77 year old widow ‘Granny’ Geary has put Bideford Town Council in a spot.
Most of the houses in Torridge Street, Bideford East, including No. 7 where Granny (Mrs Mary Geary) has lived for 48 years, have to be demolished under a slum clearance order. In fact only Mrs Geary’s and the house next door, now vacant, remain. But Mrs Geary refuses to budge because, she claims, the Town Council have not found her suitable alternative accommodation.
She has been offered a place at High View and a
4 August 1961
which have been put to various uses over the past century, have been given a new lease of life as a warehouse for gloves manufactured at Torrington and other parts of the South-West.
Mr C Ebsworthy, a director of glove manufacturers, James Tapscott and Sons Ltd, of New Street, and a prime mover in the new enterprise, told the Gazette that the building was the former ‘British School’ and had since served at various times as a headquarters for the Salvation Army and as a Home Guard drill hall, beside being disused for some time.
…1913
Bideford & Wear Gifford Properties
Auctioneers: Messrs R Dymond & Son, Mill Street, Bideford
Solicitors: Messrs Bazeley, Barnes & Bazeleys, Bridgeland Street, Bideford
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be offered as one Lot, and if not sold will be offered separately
Lot 1 - Wear Gifford Mills and Land, in the Parish of Wear Gifford, being Freehold, and containing together about 3¾ Acres
Lot 2 - A desirable freehold residence known as ‘Riversdale’ and valuable pasture lands, orchard and garden belonging thereto (adjoining Lot 1) containing altogether about 23.430 Acres.
Lot 3
…15 August 1969
(½ mile Stoke; 1½ miles Hartland Quay; 2½ miles Hartland Town).
Kivelly & Sons are favoured with instructions from Mr T Jeffery to offer for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION (subject to conditions and unless sold privately meanwhile) on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 6th, 1969, at the WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, HARTLAND at 11am.
THE FREEHOLD DETACHED CHALET BUNGALOW known as
HOME CROFT
The property is of timber construction with the exterior cement rendered and roughcast and containing Kitchen/Living Room and 2 Bedrooms; Pasture Plot and Garden with Sundry GI Sheds and Outbuildings, the whole extending to approx. half-acre or thereabouts and offered
25 July 1969
Seldon & Cory
Auctioneers, Surveyors, Estate Agents and Valuers, Bradworthy. Phone 720
Sale of an Attractive Residential Holding with possession on completion. Situate half a mile from Bradworthy Village, commanding very extensive views.
Seldon & Cory, favoured with instructions from the Joint Owners, Mrs F A Bound and Mr S J Moore, will submit to Auction subject to Conditions and unless previously Sold by Private Treaty, on Thursday, August 7th, on the Premises at 2.30pm all that Freehold Property called and known as HIGH PARK containing: 3 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Scullery, 5 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Buildings comprising Garage,
…20 October 1972
Sale By Auction
Wednesday November 1st 1972
John C Webber and Son, of Bideford, will auction Wednesday, November 1st, 1972, at 3pm at Tanton’s Hotel, Bideford (unless previously sold) the centrally situated Two Bedroomed Terraced House known as 46 Honestone Street, Bideford .
This compact easy to run property is within a short level walking distance of local shops, schools, and churches, and although in need of some little modernization offers the basis of a very comfortable home. The accommodation comprises:
ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH, ENTRANCE HALL, FRONT LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, KITCHENETTE, TWO BEDROOMS.
All further particulars from the Auctioneers, Bideford, Tel
13 November 1959
Seldon & Cory, having received instructions from Mrs Cloke, will sell by Public Auction on the premises on Thursday, November 19th, the following furniture & effects:
Beaufette, kitchen table, oval table, extended dining table, chairs, Belling electric Cooker nearly new; Mains Ever Ready Wireless, Clocks, quantity of China including half tea set, glass, cutlery, ornaments, 3-piece suite, dining chairs, two carpets, rugs, small sideboard, Aladdin lamp, lampshades, curtains, blanket chest, organ, piano, pans, bowls, pails, 2 bedsteads, 3-piece bedroom suite, chests of drawers, mirrors, wash-stands, 2 feather ties, small tables, bedroom ware, bedroom chairs, wheelbarrow,
…7 January 1977
Rosedown Farm, Hartland, a 90-acre dairy farm with small farmhouse and range of buildings, was sold by auction on Tuesday for £50,000 equivalent to £550 per acre.
Purchaser was Mr S Brown, of Buckland Brewer, and auctioneers were Messrs Price, Ogden and Stubbs, of Bideford.
Gazette article dated 7 January 1977
17 November 1972
owners of much property in Instow, Westleigh and Saunton, does not signal the start of a general policy of disposal.
This has been emphasised by Mr B D Coldwell, the Trust’s North Devon agent.
Purchasers of the hotel – at an undisclosed figure – are building contractors R Harris and Son Ltd. Their managing director, Mr Tom Bonetta, said that contracts had been exchanged and the purchase will be completed early in the New Year.
Included in the sale are the round-house building, until recently
…14 March 1969
Abbotsham
Truly a unique little development and the only one of its kind, planned and landscaped to fit in with the village environment. Of the ten detached bungalows planned, only a few plots remain available and early application is advised to avoid disappointment. Brochure on request. Prices from £4445 freehold.
Northam
Level position in walking distance of the sea, a detached corner bungalow with garage, wide hall, living room, three bedrooms, all modern kitchen and bathroom with coloured suite. Nice garden. Price £4850 freehold. Sole Agents.
Northam
On Bay View road facing the sea, a
Braddicks Limited have received instructions from the Executors of the late Mrs Lavinia Lamey to offer
Braddicks Limited have received instructions from the Executors of the late Mrs Lavinia Lamey to offer for sale by Public Auction the Freehold End Terrace Property known as 'Endsleigh' 13 Richmond Road Appledore
The house is situated in a high elevated position at the entrance to the village and immediately outside the property is a bus stop giving convenient access to all parts of the district.
The house is approached through a front garden.
Entrance porch, entrance hall, cloakroom with low level WC, sitting room, living room, kitchen. First floor: bathroom, bedroom 1,
The cause of a fire that did thousands of pounds of damage at the Malibu Restaurant in Westbourne
The cause of a fire that did thousands of pounds of damage at the Malibu Restaurant in Westbourne Terrace, Westward Ho! at about 8am on Saturday remains a mystery. The alarm was given by staff members when the outbreak occurred in the kitchen and firemen from Appledore and Bideford (the latter with two appliances) had to wear breathing apparatus because of the smoke. It was thought that damage had largely been confined to that caused by smoke, but subsequent examination revealed that although this was so on the first floor,
…4 August 1967
by A W Kingdom & Ltd of Braunton
....with the added advantage of OIL CENTRAL HEATING through Shell-Max and B.P. Ltd
These architect designed houses are set adjacent to the open countryside in a delightful spot with panoramic views of the river
estuary. Although moderately priced, these bungalows and houses are of high quality construction and there are no hidden extras.
SHOWHOUSE NOW OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Mortgages are available now - details from Sole Selling Agents
John C Webber & Son
22 Mill Street
Bideford, North Devon
Telephone 2344
4
…These are the first 'Airy' type Council houses to be constructed in Bideford Rural District.
These are the first 'Airy' type Council houses to be constructed in Bideford Rural District. They are also understood to be the first of their type in England to have colour-washed exteriors and tarred plinths to blend with the countryside.
These houses, which are at Monkleigh and have been named Lee Avenue as a tribute to Mr W G Lee (Monkleigh representative on the Rural District Council), have aroused the special interest of the Ministry of Health. Representatives of the Ministry are shortly to inspect them with a view to considering the
7 September 1937
Appledore – House for Sale – 7 Richmond Road – Apply Cooksley, 1 Pitt Court, Appledore.
To be sold or let – 8 Chudleigh Avenue, Bideford East – Apply above address.
Well built 4-roomed house – Bath (h & c water), electric and gas, freehold; for quick sale £295 – Littlejohns, Sen. Northam
Westward Ho! – newly erected six-roomed Bungalow sunny position, private road, £600 – Littlejohns, Builder, Northam.
Wanted – North Devon, near sea, small detached property, not more than 6 beds. PS to Comdr J E Connole, Rickeard & Green, Queen Street, Exeter
For Sale – Belmont, 53 Abbotsham Road, Bideford; semi-detached house;
17 January 1958
Tenants of farms, cottages and other property over a wide area of North Devon have received formal notification this week from the directors of the Clinton (Devon) Estates Let, that owing to the death of Lord Clinton it has become necessary to dispose of the greater part of the North Devon estate.
A total of just over 22,000 acres is involved including the majority of the parishes of Merton, Petrockstow, Sheepwash and Huish, and lands in the parishes of Langtree, Frithelstock, Weare Giffard, Huntshaw, Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, Beaford, Buckland Filleigh,
Diddywell Manor and annexe, Northam, was sold by auction by Messrs Kivell and Sons, of Bideford, on Tuesday for £20,000.
Purchaser was a Mr Holtzer.
Lower Winsford, near Bideford, described as 'a superior country residence' was offered as a whole or in lots, but was withdrawn - the whole lot at £30,000 and the house at £18,000. The buildings were withdrawn without being offered. The auctioneers say they are now prepared to treat privately.
6 April 1973
In what they said was a preliminary report, they have also recommended that the existing dwellings in Bull Hill, Wellbrook Terrace, Kingsley Terrace, the undeveloped land to the north and two dilapidated cottages should be a general improvement area.
They advised rebuilding on these sites and also the replacement of Nos 25 and 27, Bull Hill. The two cottages – Nos 4 and 5 New
9 May 1969
Langtree, North Devon
Kivell & Sons have been instructed by the Executors to offer for Sale by Public Auction at THE MARKET HALL, HOLSWORTHY, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, MAY 21st, at 3.30pm, the following freehold property:
Lot 1 – small semi-detached cottage with adjoining plot of ¼ acre for sale with vacant possession known as No 26 FORE STREET situate close to the Village.
The Cottage is constructed of stone and cob under a slated roof and affords 2 reception rooms, kitchen and pantry, 3 bedrooms, Store room at front, garden shed and greenhouse
14 June 1963
The site on which the new luxury bungalows are to be built is in a sheltered position, away from the main road, but only a few minutes’ walk from miles of golden sands, safe bathing, the Royal North Devon Golf Club, shopping centre and bus terminus.
Other recreations within a short distance include riding, sailing, fishing, cricket, bowls, hunting and tennis.
Development Company: Swanswood Properties Ltd Architects: Messrs Oliver & Dyer
…6 April 1973
But it was stressed at Monday’s meeting that at this stage there would be no commitment.
The council is asking for particulars soon about the company’s detailed proposals for dealing with existing tenants of the market, including relocation of Devon county library.
At the appropriate time the council should engage private valuers, recommended the Highways Committee.
Councillor Michael Street said that the council must get the maximum price for this property, which belonged to ratepayers. He was told by
The house on the cliff edge known locally as ‘Spooky House’ or even ‘Haunted House’ was built about 1885
The house on the cliff edge known locally as ‘Spooky House’ or even ‘Haunted House’ was built about 1885. The road was especially built to enable access to the house and was initially known as Seafield Road; later it became Merley Road.
The house was built as a summer residence by Brinsley de Courcey Nixon (5 May 1825-18 April 1903) whose occupation on the 1881 Census was a ‘banker’ from London. Of Irish and Scottish descent he was born in Edinburgh and died in 1903 whilst on holiday at Seafield. There were 4 children from his marriage