Featured properties of the Month

The White Cottage is an absolutely delightful quintessential, thatched Devon cottage that has been completely modernised yet retains a wealth of character with lovely features including inglenook fireplaces, exposed timbers, oak doors and floors and an oak staircase.

South Ward Farm, a small working farm of cattle and calves, is situated at the end of a long private drive on the banks of the River Tamar and has magnificent views over Devon countryside, the river and Cornwall on the other side . Sheltered in this lovely, utterly peaceful and sunny river valley the farm has half a mile river frontage and is an SSSI area of Great Landscape Value. The birdlife is superb, with a rich habitat for waders and wildfowl and the wild flowers on the farm are a constant joy to visitors with birds from wood, field and river frequenting its beautiful acres.

Set in the historic, traffic free, cobbled streets in East Looe, just seconds from the popular beach and bustling, colourful harbour is this delightful, period fisherman's cottage, a perfect, very cosy and attractive bolt hole for two. This is a real romantic haven with lots of atmosphere, furnished and equipped to a high standard and ideal for couples wanting to get away from it all, explore the area and sample the fine selection of excellent restaurants and character inns that are within a leisurely stroll.

This charming, detached 18th century stone cottage is in a truly glorious waterfront setting, adjacent to a grassy quay on the tidal River Tavy, that widens out into the Tamar estuary, the border between Devon and Cornwall. Beautifully and very comfortably furnished the cottage, with feature beams, is warm and inviting and very much home from home with gorgeous views from most rooms and has a tasteful modern extension at the rear opening to a secluded garden. Located in a delightful village with a pub, Saturday shop and well-equipped playground and tennis court, there are endless opportunities for great walking, bird watching, riding, tennis and boating with crabbing from the quay for the young and a launching slip adjacent to the cottage.

Slipway House is a fine three storey house set back from the ferry slipway on the water's edge, with magnificent views of the River Dart and across to Dartmouth. At the end of a row of period houses, it is ideally placed for both Kingswear, the quieter side of the water with a handful of pubs and restaurants, and Dartmouth, the jewel of the South Hams renowned for its lively harbour, Castle, Royal Naval College and remarkable selection of boutique shops, pubs and gourmet restaurants.

Broome Court is a fine collection of beautifully converted farm buildings grouped around a delightful paved courtyard , bright with abundant flowering shrubs and pots that surround a pretty goldfish pond and tinkling fountain. The property is tucked into a south facing hill, overlooking undulating countryside that is rich in wildlife.

Lime Hill Cottage is nestled in Landaviddy lane, a quiet road leading down to Polperro, but still only a couple of minutes walk from the wonderful spectacle of the harbour. This spacious and comfortable cottage is in immaculate order and benefits from large bedrooms and bathroom .

This property is undergoing refurbishment during early 2010 and is being fitted with a completely new kitchen and bathroom. Pictures to follow........ A pleasant stroll along the traffic free Warren soon brings you to Nepenthe where, from its elevated position the visitor can enjoy magnificent Channel and harbour views, probably some of the best in Polperro.

Toad Hall is a most unusual property, formerly stables to a nearby farmhouse, it acquired its name when used as a workshop for coins and medals. Now the building has been transformed into a very special holiday home, brand new, superbly furnished with wit and style.

Welcome to a comfortable, spacious cottage with wonderful views over the village and out to sea, complete with a sunny, private garden in which to relax, as well as its own parking space. All this is unusual in Polperro, a traditional fishing village where quaint fishermans cottages crowd around the harbour, evoking the mood of a bygone age, so at South Sea you get the best of both worlds.