Delightfully situated
April 1975
Illustrated brochure availableMarch 1975
North Road, Bideford7 February 1975
Council is treading warily5 February 1965
Is there a ghost?15 August 1952
Property and effects1978
Mr Gordon1970
Tomouth31 August 1951
Property and effects13 February 1970
Private Road2 March 1973
Bucks Cross20 January 1978
Robin Hill17 February 1978
Available in 196913 June 1969
The Council is opposed18 August 1961
By auction13 January 1978
Church Lane4 August 1961
Monkleigh property3 November 1961
Calf Street former smithy10 February 1978
Formerly owned by Mr Lee25 August 1961
Farming stock10 February 1978
Delightfully situatedApril 1975
Buckland Brewer,
for sale by public auction on Friday 30 May, 1975 at The Queen's Hall, Barnstaple.
Gazette article dated April 1975
North Road, Bideford7 February 1975
Three derelict cottages
which cost only hundreds of pounds to build could cost £21,000 to restore.
The cottages – they are in North Road, Bideford – cannot be demolished because they are scheduled as being of special architectural or historic interest.
The land sub-committee of the Policy and Resources Committee of Torridge District Council, who own the houses, are to tell the Department of the Environment who scheduled the property about the situation and ask for a grant. The council had advertised for suggestions about the houses and had been contacted by a Mrs Charles Acton Bond, of Manotick, Ontario, Canada. She had written that she was interested in coming to live permanently in this country and was looking for a building to renovate.
Cllr Clifford suggested that if the council could delay until the property fell down, rear access could be provided to properties in the Strand.
7 February 1975
Is there a ghost?15 August 1952
Visitors to Weare Giffard Hall,
the 15th century home of Mr and Mrs B G Lampard-Vachell, when it was open to the public in aid of the local Women’s Institute, may well have imagined themselves back in the more spacious days of England’s past.
Here in this lovely old manor house, craftsmen have enshrined in wood, stone, plaster and paint memories of the stirring days of the Tudors, the less settled years of the Stuart Kings and the troublous Civil War era. One of the most notable features is the richly carved hammer-beam roof of the lofty Great Hall stated to have been built between 1450 and 1500. The work is similar to that at Hampton Court and Westminster Hall, although the roof design is richer than in the larger halls. Each hammer-beam is supported by curious, carved animals including a bear, a pig, a lion and a unicorn.
“The roof has not been touched from the time it was built which speaks well of the craftsmanship of that time,” Mr Lampard-Vachell said.
1 August 1952
Property and effects1978
January-June 1978
Abbotsham – Abbotsham Court
Abbotsham – Garden House, Rixlade
Alverdiscott – the Old School and School House
Appledore holiday cottage
Bideford – 14 Chingswell Street
Bideford – Grenville House, 81 Meddon Street (formerly Nursing Home)
Buckland Brewer modern cottage
Bucks Cross bungalow
Clovelly – Downlands - livestock
Fremington – 17 West Yelland, good quality household furniture and effects
Frithelstock – Bearhaine stock
Hartland – Anduin, Natcott Lane
Hartland – Mead Farm, Welcome – grass keep
Hartland – Part Higher Philham
Horwood – Kenna Park
Instow bungalow
Langtree house
Langtree country cottage
Langtree semi-detached
Littleham riverside property
Littleham – Robin Hill
Northam 2 bedroom cottage
Northam detached house
Northam – 5 Castle Street, cottage
Northam – Clevelands Park flat
Northam – 5 Elms Field
Parkham bungalow
Torrington – Calf Street
Torrington – The Lodge, Town Mills
Weare Giffard split-level residence
Weare Giffard – detached riverside property...
Mr Gordon1970
For sale
A productive 49.5 acre Dairy or Stock Farm well situated NE of Langtree Village for sale, and known as Gortlage Farm.
To view by appointment with the Resident Owner, Mr P J Gordon, Tel Langtree 249
In the Gazette February and April 1970
Tomouth31 August 1951
Tomouth
Not a picture of 'quaint' Appledore that the holidays visitors 'snap' by their hundreds but something quite as attractive in its own right and a heartening sight of post-war enterprise. It is part of Northam Urban District Council's housing estate at Tomouth. Trees on the estate were undisturbed and, as is seen, add a delightful framework to the picture.
Gazette article dated 31 August 1951
Property and effects13 February 1970
Langtree, North Devon
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
Private Road2 March 1973
Unwanted Lamps Bring Council Apology
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
Bucks Cross20 January 1978
Bucks Cross
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 with fireplace, fitted Kitchen, Utility Room, 3 good sized Bedrooms, Bathroom, Separate WC, integral Garage.
Auctioneers:
Price, Ogden & Stubbs, 8 Bridgeland Street, Bideford.
Tel Bideford 32///77886
Solicitors:
Messrs T Oerton & Martin, 29 Bridgeland Street, Bideford. Tel Bideford 2666
Gazette article dated 20 January 1978
Robin Hill17 February 1978
Preliminary Announcement
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
Available in 196913 June 1969
£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...
The Council is opposed18 August 1961
‘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
By auction13 January 1978
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
Church Lane4 August 1961
Langtree, North Devon
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.
To view apply Mr Gerry, 28 Fore Street, Langtree.
Gazette dated 4 August 1961
Gazette article dated 4 August 1961
Monkleigh property3 November 1961
Permission for new house at Monkleigh
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
Calf Street former smithy10 February 1978
12 Calf Street, Torrington, Devon
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 Street, Bideford (Tel 3233/77886).
Solicitors: T Oerton & Martin, 29 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, Tel 2666
Gazette article dated 10 February 1978
Formerly owned by Mr Lee25 August 1961
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...
Farming stock10 February 1978
Thursday March 2
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 tedder, Fahr centipede, Lister bale elevator, set of 3 heavy harrows, set of 3 spring harrows, car trailer, Vicon manure distributer, International mower, Corbett mill, Bamford pulper, McConnell hedge trimmer, Huxtable saw bench, Platform scales, 4 milking units, Lister cooler, washing trough, water heater, 259 gallon TVO tank, 150 gallon water tank, 1½ hp petrol engine, 1 hp electric motor,...