How to choose the best estate agent for selling your house

How to choose the best estate agent for selling your house

Selecting a competent estate agent is one of the most important considerations for a successful house sale. The best estate agent will help value your home and sell it quickly at a good price.…

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Viewing a house checklist

Viewing a house checklist

There are many things to consider when buying a property and buyers must also remember to consider acquiring a property worthy of their investment and time. Knowing your worth is as vital as …

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Moving to the Devon Coast

Moving to the Devon Coast

Are you dreaming of better years to come at a location that suits you? Moving to the coast is an aspiration that comes with multiple benefits from balancing lifestyle and investment. At March…

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Best Coastal Places to Live & Visit in South Devon

Best Coastal Places to Live & Visit in South Devon

Devon is home to some of the most diverse villages and towns in the UK. From watersports to coastal walks, you can’t help but take part in the fun – whether you’re a visitor…

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Familiar faces make up new senior leadership team for Marchand Petit

Familiar faces make up new senior leadership team for Marchand Petit

Marchand Petit is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Douglas as Managing Director. Sarah brings 32 years of estate agency experience to the role. Prior to joining Marchand Petit fo…

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Does adding an EV charging point to your property increase its value?

Does adding an EV charging point to your property increase its value?

When looking at the roads today, owning an electric vehicle is more common than ever as the world continues along the path to sustainability. Their popularity is only increasing, too, so could…

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Marchand Petit Sponsored Midnight Walk Raises £75,000 for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth

Marchand Petit Sponsored Midnight Walk Raises £75,000 for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth

Almost a thousand walkers have raised over £75,000 for St Luke's Hospice in this year's Midnight Walk, sponsored by Marchand Petit in partnership with Michael Spiers.  Midni…

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Discover Dream Properties with Pools or Overlooking Water

Discover Dream Properties with Pools or Overlooking Water

Imagine a luxurious property with a stunning, large swimming pool or breathtaking sea view, a place where you can escape the bustle of daily life and enjoy the tranquillity of nature. You do …

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Refresh Your Garden for A Quicker House Sale

Refresh Your Garden for A Quicker House Sale

If you're looking to sell your property, you want to make sure that your home is presented in the best possible light. One area that can make a huge difference to the overall appeal of you…

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How to Spend 36 Hours in Salcombe This Summer

How to Spend 36 Hours in Salcombe This Summer

Salcombe is the South Hams seaside at its very best. Tucked into an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the harbour town and its coastline attracts keen sailors and adventurous families in equ…

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Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Estate Agent When Selling Your Home

Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Estate Agent When Selling Your Home

We understand that selling your home can be a stressful process, and you may feel like you’re somewhat in the dark about what is to come – which is why our Devon estate agents have…

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New Associate Director appointments for Marchand Petit

New Associate Director appointments for Marchand Petit

Marchand Petit is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Associate Directors. Sarah Douglas and Helen Harris join Newton Ferrers branch manager Claire Northmore as Associate Directors…

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Marchand Petit are proud sponsors of the St Luke's Hospice Midnight Walk 2023!

Marchand Petit are proud sponsors of the St Luke's Hospice Midnight Walk 2023!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Marchand Petit have partnered with Michael Spiers to sponsor the St Luke's Hospice Midnight Walk 2023. The iconic event will see hundreds of peopl…

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We’re returning as headline sponsors of Salcombe Crabfest

We’re returning as headline sponsors of Salcombe Crabfest

We’re thrilled to say that Marchand Petit will again support the Salcombe Crabfest as headline sponsor. Returning on Sunday 30 April for a sixth year, the delicious event shines a light …

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Our South Hams property market predictions for the year ahead

Our South Hams property market predictions for the year ahead

We all recognise that 2022 was a year of continued strong demand over supply which, towards the end of the year, started to turn into more of a buyer’s market than a seller’s. Such…

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Spending New Year’s Eve in the South Hams

Spending New Year’s Eve in the South Hams

It’s hard to believe another new year is just around the corner, but that’s where we currently find ourselves. After the past few years of uncertainty and muted celebrations, you&#…

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Spending Christmas in the South Hams

Spending Christmas in the South Hams

Christmas is a magical time of the year and one that is well celebrated in the South Hams. Whether you are a local or someone who is looking to make the move to the area, we have gathered some…

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How to Work with Your Estate Agents to Get the Best Results

How to Work with Your Estate Agents to Get the Best Results

There’s no denying it – buying or selling your home can be a long and tense process. With so much happening at once, you might be struggling to identify what it is you need to be d…

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What Are the Most in Demand Features in a UK Property?

What Are the Most in Demand Features in a UK Property?

When looking for a new home, everyone has a wish list of features that they want the property to have. These features will very often be highlighted within house listings to be one of the firs…

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We’ve partnered with Moor Trees to launch our new ‘Trees for Completion’ initiative

We’ve partnered with Moor Trees to launch our new ‘Trees for Completion’ initiative

We’re delighted to debut our new sustainability initiative. Created in partnership with Dartington-based charity ‘Moor Trees’, Trees for Completion will see a tree planted fo…

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An Honest Assessment of the Current Housing Market

An Honest Assessment of the Current Housing Market

If you are planning on buying or selling a house, the current market could seem quite confusing. In fact, trying to predict how the housing market is going to react to current affairs is almos…

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Do's and Don'ts of Selling Your Home at Auction

Do's and Don'ts of Selling Your Home at Auction

If you are thinking of selling your home by auction, it can be a quick and hassle-free process. Our South Hams auctioneers have put together a quick guide of do’s and don’ts when i…

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Remaining Chapel Orchard Plots Launched for General Sale

Remaining Chapel Orchard Plots Launched for General Sale

The final four remaining plots at Chapel Orchard, an exclusive development of 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroomed houses by Hembury Homes, are now available to reserve.   Following a local pre…

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Getting Your Home Sale Ready

Getting Your Home Sale Ready

Selling a property can be a long process with a lot of different steps, meaning you will have a lot to remember. In order for your sale to be as quick and hassle-free as possible, we have put …

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We're Devon Life's New Property Expert

We're Devon Life's New Property Expert

At Marchand Petit, we're proud to be not only the South Hams specialists, but also industry experts. Nobody knows this unique property market quite like us and we're thrilled to a…

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The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home at Auction

The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home at Auction

Thousands of properties are sold at auction every year, and while they can be a popular way for buyers to find houses to buy, renovate and sell, they have recently started to attract more R…

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Our Guide to Property Buying in 2022

Our Guide to Property Buying in 2022

The last couple of years has been a bit different (to say the least!) in the property sector. With the pandemic, lockdowns and frequent rule changes, it was a hectic time for us all. But that …

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Marchand Petit Recognised As South West’s Leading Estate Agent with Gold Award Win

Marchand Petit Recognised As South West’s Leading Estate Agent with Gold Award Win

We're celebrating after being recognised as the South West’s top estate agent at The Guild Property Awards 2022.   Marchand Petit was selected from a shortlist of Gu…

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Marchand Petit Instructed to Sell New Hembury Homes Development

Marchand Petit Instructed to Sell New Hembury Homes Development

Marchand Petit are delighted to have been appointed by Hembury Homes to market a collection of nine new homes currently under construction at St Ann’s Chapel near Bigbury. “We a…

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A Guide to Stoke Gabriel and The Millpool

A Guide to Stoke Gabriel and The Millpool

Life at Stoke Gabriel very much revolves around the calming ebb and flow of the River Dart, and in particular, the peaceful Mill Pool. With sailors, kayakers, paddleboarders and wild swimme…

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Looking Back at 2021 & What Does 2022 Hold for the Property Market?

Looking Back at 2021 & What Does 2022 Hold for the Property Market?

Summing up the 2021 property market, suffice to say that it has been ‘interesting’ and largely dominated by Covid and the Government and public’s response.   The G…

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Kingsbridge ‘Swallows & Amazons’ Property Exceeds Expectation at Auction

Kingsbridge ‘Swallows & Amazons’ Property Exceeds Expectation at Auction

An estuary-fronted Kingsbridge property reminiscent of that in the Arthur Ransome classic, Swallows & Amazons, has exceeded expectation to sell in excess of its guide price at auction. …

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Our Five Reasons to Sell Your Home in Autumn

Our Five Reasons to Sell Your Home in Autumn

After two shakes of a lamb’s tale in spring, we now find ourselves in the burning reds and golden colours of autumn. Pack away the summer wardrobe, dust off your boots and rediscover you…

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Why local knowledge has never been more important when it comes to valuing your property

Why local knowledge has never been more important when it comes to valuing your property

We’ve all shared the true stories over the past year or so of demand exceeding supply to the extent that able, ready and willing buyers have been competing for certain properties. Each t…

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Marchand Petit Hammer Home £2.55million Auction Sale

Marchand Petit Hammer Home £2.55million Auction Sale

Home with a view on Thurlestone’s coveted Yarmer Estate sells for £1million over guide price in one of the most successful South Hams property auctions for decades.  …

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 Hundreds Turn Out for the Burgh Island Swim 2021

Hundreds Turn Out for the Burgh Island Swim 2021

Sunday 19th September saw more than two hundred swimmers from across the UK participate in the 2021 Burgh Island Swim charity event in aid of The Chestnut Appeal, sponsored by Marchand Pe…

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United  Again For The Southampton Boat Show

United Again For The Southampton Boat Show

UNITED AGAIN AFTER A YEAR’S ABSENCE FOR THE FIRST BOAT SHOW IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE Marchand Petit are delighted once again to be collaborating and supporting Wolf Rock Boat Compan…

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What’s in a Board?

What’s in a Board?

The ‘For Sale’ board is one of the oldest property marketing tools, but is it still needed in today’s property market? With property hunting so digitally driven, it could be …

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The June Property Forecast 2021

The June Property Forecast 2021

2021 has been a rollercoaster year for UK house prices. With the imminent end of the stamp duty holiday on the 30th June having causing an influx of buyers, what we all want to know is can the…

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How to attract birds to your garden

How to attract birds to your garden

This year has given us all an unprecedented amount of time to enjoy our gardens and outdoor spaces and grow an appreciation for the natural world that surrounds us.   A new survey c…

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Should I Buy or Sell My House First?

Should I Buy or Sell My House First?

It’s every homeowner’s dilemma and we hear it almost every day - should I agree to sell my current house before I look for one to buy? As a seller, it can be frustrating to learn t…

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Prices hit record high as properties sell at fastest pace ever recorded.

Prices hit record high as properties sell at fastest pace ever recorded.

It’s not a time for sitting on your laurels! There couldn’t be a better time to move or buy your next property! That’s the message from property portal Rightmove as they reve…

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Gardens to entertain and impress

Gardens to entertain and impress

April is all about outdoor entertaining in gardens as the lockdown eases, which means we can finally entertain up to six of our nearest and dearest in our gardens. So we thought we would take …

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‘Does it have a home office?’ -  Forget the kitchen, 2021 is all about the dream home office.

‘Does it have a home office?’ - Forget the kitchen, 2021 is all about the dream home office.

Property Trends Spring 2021 Trends change constantly for buyers looking for their perfect home, beautiful kitchens, big gardens and off-road parking are all key selling points. Little did w…

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Property News: Stamp Duty Holiday extension brings buyer confidence to spring market.

Property News: Stamp Duty Holiday extension brings buyer confidence to spring market.

Great news for both buyers and vendors on the UK property market after yesterday’s Stamp Duty extension announcement from Rishi Sunak as part of the Budget. For anyone on the market or w…

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Marchand Petit Prime Waterfront & Country House Review 2020

Marchand Petit Prime Waterfront & Country House Review 2020

We are delighted to share our Review of 2020, which lead to us to continuing to be a market leader in the South Hams. No one envisaged what 2020 would bring. All that was on our minds as 2019 …

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Good news we can still keep you moving

Good news we can still keep you moving

During the UK Lockdown 3 we are happy to say our branches are open and have taken extra measures to ensure the safety of our staff and customers during this time. Our offices will be workin…

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Christmas Party fund donated to Kingsbridge Foodbank

Christmas Party fund donated to Kingsbridge Foodbank

Christmas is a time of giving but it can also be a time of year where many families and individuals struggle to have the festive times, we have all come to enjoy.  Kingsbridge Foodbank, a…

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Sit back, relax and read our latest Autumn | Winter digital magazines

Sit back, relax and read our latest Autumn | Winter digital magazines

2020 has been a year of everything digital so instead of our usual printed magazines, this year we thought we would bring our magazines to you online, which means we can still share all our be…

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Ingenuity, courage and hard work – 30 years in the business

Ingenuity, courage and hard work – 30 years in the business

Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, it’s not a matter for chance – it’s a matter of choice. When Rick Marchand founded Marchand Petit on 10th June 1990, h…

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Stamp Duty relief, what does it mean for buyers?

Stamp Duty relief, what does it mean for buyers?

 You will have no doubt read about the changes the Government released to Stamp Duty Land Tax this week, in a bid to give our post-lockdown economy another boost the Government, with imme…

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A brave new world!  How lockdown turned Estate Agents digital - Virtual viewings and online valuations

A brave new world! How lockdown turned Estate Agents digital - Virtual viewings and online valuations

This spring, anything that could - went virtual! Birthday parties, online concerts, meetings with friends, family and work colleagues everything is being conducted via video conferencing, even…

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Easy tips to help get your property market ready during lockdown   

Easy tips to help get your property market ready during lockdown  

As the world is in lockdown, it is only natural for us all to start assessing our homes, after all, we have currently been in them for the past three weeks – some even longer. With three…

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Adapting to changing times

Adapting to changing times

  A week before the UK was put into lockdown the Marchand Petit Auction Team were faced with strange circumstances. How to allow an advertised auction to go ahead in line with strict g…

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Coronavirus Notice 24.03.20

Coronavirus Notice 24.03.20

At Marchand Petit we are working to adapt our business to meet the daily challenges during these challenging times. As a company we are committed to providing an exceptional service as norm…

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Coronavirus Notice 

Coronavirus Notice 

In light of recent concerns surrounding the spread of coronavirus, we would respectfully ask that if you are feeling unwell and displaying any of the symptoms of the virus (high fever, cough, …

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Salcombe Crabfest announce 2020 sponsors and demo chefs

Salcombe Crabfest announce 2020 sponsors and demo chefs

Leading South Hams estate agent Marchand Petit is delighted to be one of the main sponsors of Salcombe Crabfest 2020 along with award-winning holiday letting agency Coast & Country Cottage…

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Swimmers take to the water in support of men’s health

Swimmers take to the water in support of men’s health

Marchand Petit’s Modbury office and the Burgh Island Hotel were delighted to join forces and sponsor the Burgh Island Swim in aid of the Chestnut Appeal. The men’s health charit…

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Culver Rise - New Bungalows in Kingsbridge

Culver Rise - New Bungalows in Kingsbridge

Marchand Petit is delighted to be instructed to market a select development of only 5 new detached bungalows in the popular area of Kingsbridge. Culver Rise is situated just of the establis…

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The Golf House - A stunning contemporary house in a spectacular location

The Golf House - A stunning contemporary house in a spectacular location

The Golf House is a stunning contemporary designed Carpenter Oak framed detached house, set in a commanding secluded position, with spectacular views over the River Dart towards Dartmouth an…

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Yealmpton Show Winners!

Yealmpton Show Winners!

Known by most as “ Yealmpton Show”, this popular annual Agricultural Show always falls on the last Wednesday in July.  This year’s show, the 132nd to be held, was a bump…

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Dragons watching over you, in The Yealm Topping Out Ceremony

Dragons watching over you, in The Yealm Topping Out Ceremony

The world watched aghast as the flames ravaged Notre Dame last month, and all eyes turned upwards towards the guardians perched high on the cathedral’s majestic towers.   The …

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Join us at the Devon Country Show 2019

Join us at the Devon Country Show 2019

Come and Join us at The Devon County Show, at the BRIG Boats stand, plot 77, avenue A, overlooking the main ring. Partnering with BRIG we will be offering light refreshments at their stand …

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Live Music in our Dartmouth Branch - Friday 10 May

Live Music in our Dartmouth Branch - Friday 10 May

Join us at The Dartmouth branch for a glass of bubbles and live music from Matt Sellors on Friday 10th May.   Getting into the spirit of the Dartmouth Music Festival the talented si…

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Chestnut Appeal Burgh Island Swim Sponsorship

Chestnut Appeal Burgh Island Swim Sponsorship

Marchand Petit and the Burgh Island Hotel are delighted to be joining forces and sponsoring a charity swim in aid of the Chestnut Appeal. The Chestnut Appeal was founded in 1999 at Derrifor…

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Meet the new faces at Marchand Petit Dartmouth

Meet the new faces at Marchand Petit Dartmouth

 Marchand Petit are delighted to announce the appointment of Tamara Simmonds and Karen Cottrell, as Sales Negotiators, and Kate Thorogood as Branch Administrator in their expanding Da…

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Historical jetty reinstated as part of redevelopment of The Yealm.

Historical jetty reinstated as part of redevelopment of The Yealm.

Marchand Petit, South Hams leading estate agents, are delighted to announce that their clients Red Earth have been granted planning consent to reinstate part of the old jetty at their landmark…

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Small changes make a big difference to environment

Small changes make a big difference to environment

Marchand Petit have taken steps towards improving their environmental impact by beginning to change in-house magazines and advertising to eco-friendly uncoated 100% recyclable paper. Starti…

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 Live later life in style in Stoke Gabriel

Live later life in style in Stoke Gabriel

Marchand Petit is delighted to announce their appointment on The Millpool the long-awaited new development by Blue Cedar Homes in Stoke Gabriel. The Millpool as its name suggests is situate…

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The Yealm: Have you seen the new promotional  video?

The Yealm: Have you seen the new promotional video?

Marchand Petit are thrilled to show you some wonderful footage of the beautiful area surrounding The Yealm  in the recently launched video. See how the former Victorian hotel is being …

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21st Annual Festival of Trees lights up Christmas for children

21st Annual Festival of Trees lights up Christmas for children

Visitors are receiving a warm, festive welcome at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal with glittering trees and garlands on display in the main foyer to raise money for the NSPCC.   Th…

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Trenemans, Thurlestone, Development of 8 Luxury Contemporary Homes

Trenemans, Thurlestone, Development of 8 Luxury Contemporary Homes

A wonderful opportunity to acquire an impressive contemporary new home within an exclusive development comprising 8 individually unique DETACHED LUXURY HOUSES. Thurlestone is a popular vill…

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Adventure awaits at World Scout Jamboree

Adventure awaits at World Scout Jamboree

Marchand Petit is delighted to be sponsoring pioneering local Scout Poppy Edwards, as she raises funds to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree, being held next year in West Virginia, USA. …

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We’ve changed our boards – have you?

We’ve changed our boards – have you?

Marchand Petit, South Hams leading independent estate agents, have changed their sale boards to an eye-catching, innovative and versatile design. Unlike conventional sale boards, the new loo…

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Blue Cedar Homes delighted to have launched fabulous Fairway Gardens

Blue Cedar Homes delighted to have launched fabulous Fairway Gardens

Blue Cedar Homes are delighted to have launched their first collection of luxury bespoke homes for the over 55s in the South Hams at Fairway Gardens in Sparkwell and have appointed Marchand …

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Marchand Petit launches exclusive collection of new homes in Thurlestone on Saturday

Marchand Petit launches exclusive collection of new homes in Thurlestone on Saturday

  Leading South Hams’ Estate Agent Marchand Petit and Global property consultancy Knight Frank on behalf of Ironoak Developments Ltd. have launched Trenemans, a development of ei…

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Raising money for ABF Devon

Raising money for ABF Devon

The Devon Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) are part of the National Charity of the British Arm, giving a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they are in nee…

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We have updated our Privacy Policy

We have updated our Privacy Policy

Here at Marchand Petit we care about data privacy and with new GDPR guidelines in place, we want to ensure you are up to date with how we store and use your data. To ensure we are transparent …

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A masterful start

A masterful start

A masterful start   Totnes is a charming market town full of buildings that reflect days gone by, with histories not always easy to interpret at first glance. One thing that Sout…

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Marchand Petit appoint Helen Harris as Senior Valuer

Marchand Petit appoint Helen Harris as Senior Valuer

Marchand Petit are delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Harris, MNAEA as their new Senior Valuer, in their expanding Modbury and Newton Ferrers offices.  Helen joins the busy…

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Graceful landscaping blends in to meet the waterfront

Graceful landscaping blends in to meet the waterfront

There is a happy buzz in the village of Newton Ferrers, as the ground works and foundations for the landscaping of The Yealm get underway and gather momentum. Red Earth purchased the former R…

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Artfully selling houses

Artfully selling houses

    Marchand Petit are well known for their support of local community activities, especially concentrated around their six well-placed South Hams offices and always delight in…

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S is for Successfully Selling

S is for Successfully Selling

Marchand Petit are delighted to be releasing their Prime Waterfront & Country House Review, full of retrospective facts, figures and forward thinking for the …

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Masterful blend of period charm and contemporary style

Masterful blend of period charm and contemporary style

Abbotskerswell, twinned with Le Pre d’Auge and Les Monceaux Normandy, is a picturesque Devon village full of history and character.  Its position on a map can be deceptive. It is…

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Let Marchand Petit take the stress out of property rental

Let Marchand Petit take the stress out of property rental

The Residential Lettings and Property Management Service of Marchand Petit, with over 30 years of collective experience within its team, is committed to helping you and forming relationships y…

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Here We Come A-wassailing Totnes Office

Here We Come A-wassailing Totnes Office

Wassailing is an ancient custom that falls into two distinct categories: the New Year house-visiting wassail and the orchard-visiting wassail.   Tim Jones, Manager of Marchand Pe…

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London Boat Show 2018

London Boat Show 2018

Visit us at the All-new London Boat Show 2018 Marchand Petit are joining forces again with The Wolf Rock Boat Company, home of BRIG UK, at the All-new London Boat Show, to promote South Hams …

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A time for giving

A time for giving

A time for giving Marchand Petit decided to forego their individual Secret Santa presents last year and each nominated a charity of their choice, to receive the combined monetary gifts instea…

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Making Christmas Extra Special

Making Christmas Extra Special

There is a great sense of satisfaction that comes from making something yourself, and Christmas offers a great opportunity for that special handmade adornment or card.Garden Time hosted a fest…

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Invitation to Housewarming and Totnes Night Market

Invitation to Housewarming and Totnes Night Market

Totnes is a wonderful historical town and the period buildings look enchanting lit up for the season.  The town’s extended Christmas shopping is on Tuesday evenings. So, next week w…

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Tanglewood Newton Ferrers Office

Tanglewood Newton Ferrers Office

Top of the Class As featured by Gillian Molesworth in Westcountry Homes, for those who have school-age children and are thinking about schools, the riverside village of Noss Mayo has a grea…

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Former Governor of Dartmouth Castle's home for sale

Former Governor of Dartmouth Castle's home for sale

1 Mount Galpine is a spacious two bedroom apartment, contained within a substantial Grade II Listed building dating from the 18th century, formerly the home of Arthur Howe Holdsworth between 1…

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Homes under the hammer

Homes under the hammer

When the gavel comes down ‘for the third and last time’ … bang! Then the property is sold. This is the heady world of property auctions and auctioneering that Stuart Cartwri…

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Gosh, Gnosall Cottage is gorgeous!

Gosh, Gnosall Cottage is gorgeous!

Gnosall Cottage is a charming thatched cottage, sitting in the heart of the very popular village of Woodleigh.   With a wealth of period features including exposed beams and a lovel…

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Estuary views across the valley

Estuary views across the valley

The Knowle is an absolutely charming detached period cottage which has been lovingly updated by the current owners. Sitting in an elevated position with exceptional south-facing views across …

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At the heart of country living

At the heart of country living

The Hayloft is a superb barn conversion set in a delightful South Devon hamlet situated between Salcombe and Kingsbridge.  With good sized gardens and grounds and glorious country views …

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Opening the doors to the South Hams secrets

Opening the doors to the South Hams secrets

Devon is often said to be Britain’s favourite county with good reason, there are plenty of hidden and historical delights in our part of the world, and the South Hams sits in one of the …

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Charting a course for success

Charting a course for success

Many yachtsmen will tell you when charting a course, or after a memorable sail, you remember significant landmarks and some stick in your mind more than others. For those lucky enough to appr…

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Marchand Petit sponsor Judie Tzuke coming to Dartmouth!

Marchand Petit sponsor Judie Tzuke coming to Dartmouth!

The Flavel Arts Centre is delighted to be playing host to the well-known songstress Judie Tzuke on Sunday 12th November at 8pm, as part of her ‘Peace has Broken Out’ tour. Judie is…

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BBC's popular Coast presenter at the Flavel Dartmouth

BBC's popular Coast presenter at the Flavel Dartmouth

Professor Mark Horton has been presenting the BBC's popular Coast programme since 2005, and during his ten series he has visited the South West on numerous occasions. Mark has a wide-ranging a…

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Buyers snapping up versatile lifestyle homes

Buyers snapping up versatile lifestyle homes

Hillfield Village nestles in a pretty sheltered valley, close to the historic naval town of Dartmouth, renowned for its scenic situation at the mouth of the River Dart. This picturesque port,…

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Ideal location, last one remaining

Ideal location, last one remaining

Poppy Developments have a following of happy purchasers, all enjoying their beautiful lifestyle homes. Since moving to Devon 13 years ago, they have been converting fascinating buildings and a…

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Dog friendly beaches and pubs near new homes

Dog friendly beaches and pubs near new homes

It is well established that growing up in Devon and family vacations spent in the Westcountry, have an influencing gravitation pull over house buyers wanting to return to the county. We are a…

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Ticking the coastal wishlist

Ticking the coastal wishlist

Marchand Petit are delighted to be appointed as selling agents for Versant Developments & Homes Ltd, at their eagerly awaited new scheme in Salcombe. Salcombe Rise offers a select collect…

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Place your bids for Bidders

Place your bids for Bidders

If you are looking for an exciting project this could be the ideal property for you.  Tucked away down a quiet lane in the enticing village of Stoke Fleming, with its strong sense of comm…

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Dartmouth living made easy

Dartmouth living made easy

8 Ford is a well-presented semi-detached house offers family accommodation arranged over three floors. The light and spacious dual aspect living room on the top floor opens out onto a rear dec…

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Salcombe Rise open for business

Salcombe Rise open for business

One of the latest jewels in Versant’s residential property crown is Salcombe Rise, situated in the ever-popular South Hams town of Salcombe.  Frank Mountain, a visionary and strate…

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Showground success

Showground success

Light is the task when many share the toil and, building up to the 2017 Kingsbridge Show, there was a dedicated, enthusiastic team of people getting the showground up and running for this year…

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Championing great new art

Championing great new art

It is the ethereal quality of Plymouth born Julie Ellis’s paintings that first strike you.  Her hauntingly beautiful oil paintings are on display at The Brownston Gallery in Modbury…

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Dreaming of a white Christmas

Dreaming of a white Christmas

There is a German proverb that says “a small gift is better than a great promise” and generosity has been awash locally, in Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo and Yealmpton for a heartfelt …

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Making sure more of the right people ‘sea’ your property

Making sure more of the right people ‘sea’ your property

Following the successful collaboration of Marchand Petit and Wolf Rock at last year’s prestigious boat shows the independent estate agency and local marine company, home of BRIG UK, are …

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Celebrations all round at the Kingsbridge Show 2017

Celebrations all round at the Kingsbridge Show 2017

It was celebrations all round on Saturday 2nd September, as the team at Marchand Petit celebrated their second win of the summer for Best Show Stand, at this year’s 135th Kingsbridge Sho…

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Green light for yachting landmark building

Green light for yachting landmark building

Red Earth Developments are delighted to announce that Planning Permission has been granted for their eagerly awaited conversion of the former River Yealm Hotel in Newton Ferrers.  Overlo…

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Keeping the faith

Keeping the faith

Situated on the edge of the village of Blackawton with fantastic panoramic countryside views is the pretty Faith Cottage.   Faith Cottage is a lovely family home, arranged over 2 floors,…

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Fabulous detached farmhouse

Fabulous detached farmhouse

Located in the heart of the South Hams with distant sea views, South Langston is a delightful traditional farmhouse with flexible accommodation and many lovely character features. Particularly…

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All afloat

All afloat

Imagine sitting enjoying your coffee in the morning, overlooking Dartmouth’s Boat Float. Anchorage View could enable you to do just that, every morning. This second floor apartment is l…

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Looking out to sea, over a pretty garden

Looking out to sea, over a pretty garden

With a view straight out to the mouth of the River Dart, Flat 1, 8 Mount Boone takes some beating. This apartment is located on the ground floor of an imposing Edwardian house, retaining some…

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Looking Down to Dartmouth

Looking Down to Dartmouth

Situated in a really desirable residential area in central Dartmouth this beautifully presented apartment at 8 Above Town could make your perfect lock up and leave property. 8 Above Town is a…

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Going from strength to strength

Going from strength to strength

There is a great property buzz in Millbrook at the moment around Alexander Lush as the new “Go To” estate agent on the Rame Peninsula.  However, as locals will readily endors…

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Edwardian Elegance on the River

Edwardian Elegance on the River

Melbrake is an imposing property, with spectacular views down across the River Dart.  It has a wealth of original features, including beautiful ceilings and fireplaces in the main recepti…

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Prime coastal site development opportunity

Prime coastal site development opportunity

What could be nicer than living by the water overlooking a dramatic stretch of picturesque South Hams coast line. Driftwood House offers such a rare opportunity, being a prime coastal develop…

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Coasting towards the Kingsbridge Show

Coasting towards the Kingsbridge Show

From tractors to turtles, show homes to sheep handling, sponsoring and supporting the local community is a core value for Marchand Petit. On 21st April, The Gazette featured the Coastal Tract…

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Inspiring and joyful evening of top class jazz

Inspiring and joyful evening of top class jazz

The toes were tapping, the fingers drumming and the audience all had a smile, thanks to the infectious energy and synchronicity of Derek Nash and the Martin Dale Quartet.   The Flavel Ar…

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Britain’s Great Boating Festival

Britain’s Great Boating Festival

Marchand Petit, South Hams’ Leading Estate Agent, are joining The Wolf Rock Boat Company - the UK home of BRIG Ribs at the 2017 Southampton Boat Show. Now approaching it’s 49th yea…

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An exhilarating introduction to Salcombe Rise

An exhilarating introduction to Salcombe Rise

There aren’t many developers that can lay on 400 swimmers crossing an estuary as your breakfast view. That however is exactly what Versant did when they planned ahead, with their sellin…

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Private access to shared beach

Private access to shared beach

As seen in today's South Hams Gazette. Kingswear sits on the east bank of the River Dart opposite the historic port of Dartmouth and home to the Britannia Royal Naval College. The village is …

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Yealmpton Show huge success

Yealmpton Show huge success

Marchand Petit were delighted to win the Perpetual Cup for the Best Show Stand at the 130th Yealmpton Show, held on the superb Kitley lawns site on the outskirts of the Yealmpton, Plymouth. &n…

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Your home is one of a kind

Your home is one of a kind

“Your home is one of a kind; our tailored valuation service reflects this, providing you with an accurate and realistic appraisal of your house’s value. Don’t rely on a compu…

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Developer wins deserved award

Developer wins deserved award

It is easy to understand why Poppy Developments have such a good reputation in the industry and a following of happy purchasers, enjoying their beautiful lifestyle homes. Just step inside one…

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Wild swimming on your doorstep

Wild swimming on your doorstep

Just occasionally a property comes to the market that is really special and different.  Birch House near Staverton is one such property -  all ready to move into! At Riverwood, in S…

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Fund raising down to a tee

Fund raising down to a tee

Running along the stunning coastline of Bigbury Bay, Thurlestone Golf Club provides breath-taking panoramic views across Thurlestone Sands, the Avon Estuary and Burgh Island. The course, desi…

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Sporting endeavour across Dartmoor

Sporting endeavour across Dartmoor

The Dartmoor Classic Sportive, organised and run by the Mid-Devon Cycling Club is widely recognised as the most prestigious open-road cycling event in the UK. Established in 2007, The Dartmoo…

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Baltic Wharf - Bloor Homes Launch Weekend 15th & 16th July

Baltic Wharf - Bloor Homes Launch Weekend 15th & 16th July

Baltic Wharf - Bloor Homes Launch Weekend 15th & 16th July 2017 Join us in Totnes on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July, between 10am – 5pm, so we can start sharing with you our ver…

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Soldiers’ Charity Day at Dainton Golf Course

Soldiers’ Charity Day at Dainton Golf Course

The blue bird skies and pristine golf greens heralded a perfect day for this year’s annual ABF The Soliders’ Charity South West event. Held at the renowned Dainton Park Golf Club, …

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Turtlemania hits Thurlestone Primary

Turtlemania hits Thurlestone Primary

Fifty primary children made a giant turtle in Thurlestone, to draw attention to the problem of plastic bags floating in the sea.  The centrepiece of Sea Sense, a themed exhibition celebr…

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Green light for yachting landmark building

Green light for yachting landmark building

Red Earth Developments are delighted to announce that Planning Permission has been granted for their eagerly awaited conversion of the former River Yealm Hotel in Newton Ferrers.  Overlo…

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Award winning Mill, last chance to buy

Award winning Mill, last chance to buy

It’s a winning combination when you have a specialist developer, with an eye for detail and the tenacity to go the extra mile for clients, who’s passion is to seek out buildings in…

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OPEN DAYS offer idyllic country life opportunity

OPEN DAYS offer idyllic country life opportunity

The country idyll is part romantic dream based on nostalgia and perhaps an innate sense of the rural past and part desire for cosseting comfort. Open fires, heavy drapes, eiderdowns on beds a…

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Located in the oldest street in Dartmouth

Located in the oldest street in Dartmouth

The earliest street in Dartmouth to be recorded by name is Smith Street, which dates back to the 13th century.  Marchand Petit are delighted to be marketing The Old Bakery, a prominent bu…

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Stunning views over Dartmoor National Park

Stunning views over Dartmoor National Park

Malva is a fabulous family home in a generous elevated plot, offering spacious family accommodation together with an annexe which is perfect for dual family use for a dependent relative o…

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Celebrating Hello Kingsbridge

Celebrating Hello Kingsbridge

Many people have admired the iconic building with its clock tower and many more, visitors and locals alike, have been helped out by the Kingsbridge Information Centre. Located on the picturesq…

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High-efficiency and extremely comfortable living

High-efficiency and extremely comfortable living

Hope Cove is a charming and popular old fishing village. Conveniently located between the famous sailing centre of Salcombe and Thurlestone, with its spectacular 18 hole links golf course. Th…

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Rain did not stop play at Stover Golf Club

Rain did not stop play at Stover Golf Club

The peace and tranquillity of Stover Golf Club, located on the edge of Newton Abbot, is a convenient treat for golfers in the South West with easy access from the A38 and M5. It is very access…

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Elegant living in Thurlestone

Elegant living in Thurlestone

Set within large private gardens is an outstanding bungalow in Thurlestone, 5 Meadfoot, immaculately presented throughout offering the most delightful family accommodation.  The property …

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Historic farmhouse with Parliamentary connections and additional Lot

Historic farmhouse with Parliamentary connections and additional Lot

In the countryside and well located close to one of the most sought-after villages in the South Hams, Downton Farmhouse exudes a tranquil air of historical elegance. This stunning Grade II li…

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Mediterranean dining at Middle Barn

Mediterranean dining at Middle Barn

Set within the beautiful complex of Charleton Court Barns is a very special property, Middle Barn.  It offers well laid out accommodation over 2 floors, sitting just below the Parish Chur…

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Living the High Life at Treetops

Living the High Life at Treetops

Located in a tucked away location within Kingsbridge, yet within walking distance of the town and open countryside, is a very special reverse level property called Treetops. Having a contempor…

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Trace history back to the Doomsday Book at Kernborough Grange

Trace history back to the Doomsday Book at Kernborough Grange

Kernborough Grange is to be found in the rural hamlet of Kernborough and is a most beautiful property, Grade II listed and dating back to the 14th century it merited a mention in the Doomsday …

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Hidden gem that is Newton Ferrers

Hidden gem that is Newton Ferrers

It is reputed that the infamous pirate John Avery was born in Newton Ferrers in about 1653, and was one of Britain’s most renowned pirates of the late 17th century. In the sheltered wate…

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If you like to be inspired, then this was the Open Day not to be missed!

If you like to be inspired, then this was the Open Day not to be missed!

Just occasionally a property comes to the market that is really stunning.  At Riverwood, in Staverton, there were four such inspiring properties launched on Saturday, 27th May from 10am t…

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Team work to unite against breast cancer

Team work to unite against breast cancer

The 2017 MoonWalk in London, the original power walking marathon, was sold out way in advance of the event. A testimony to the solidarity and enthusiasm of 15,000 women, men and some young ad…

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Featured in Waterfront Magazine in the Elite Property Portfolio

Featured in Waterfront Magazine in the Elite Property Portfolio

As featured in Waterfront Magazine in the Elite Property Portfolio - Steppes House is a spacious detached property in one of the best waterfront locations in Dartmouth, with magnificent uninte…

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A cracking good hamper

A cracking good hamper

The annual Crabfest in Salcombe, celebrating crab and all things seafood, meant that the town was buzzing more than usual as the Rotary Club hosted its second successful festival. The winning…

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3 Creeks Race shines even brighter in 2017

3 Creeks Race shines even brighter in 2017

“Comraderie, competitiveness and the love of a good challenge are the three c’s that make the 3 Creeks Race shine so brightly in the regional sailing calendar,” was how Stuar…

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Everything sold at Offshore

Everything sold at Offshore

Marchand Petit are delighted to announce that Offshore, the popular Cavanna Homes development in the charming village of Stoke Fleming, near Dartmouth, is now fully sold. Offshore is a stylis…

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Flete Point to Point winners all round

Flete Point to Point winners all round

Attracting a total of 80 entries, competitive racing was assured at the Modbury Harriers Point to Point held at Flete Park, near Ermington.   The Flete Races have one of the biggest foll…

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Marchand Petit are ready for the off at Flete Point to Point on 6th May 2017

Marchand Petit are ready for the off at Flete Point to Point on 6th May 2017

Marchand Petit teams are under starter's orders; to be ready for the off on Saturday 6th May 2017, for the Point-to-Point horse racing, soon to be thundering along the picturesque course at Fl…

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Warberry wonder

Warberry wonder

The Warberry’s is one of the finest homes, in the sought after Warberry area, on the Devon Riviera.  This impressive Victorian villa with magnificent sea views over Torbay, is supe…

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A glowing review makes for a happy agent

A glowing review makes for a happy agent

“Our property was one of the smaller ones on Marchand Petit’s books but that made no difference to the impressive support they have given us from start to completion. We were conta…

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Cookworthy Museum pit stop for celebrating a 100th birthday

Cookworthy Museum pit stop for celebrating a 100th birthday

Blue Force Chairman Philip Gibson and Treasurer Peter Plehov, who are on their 6-week Coastline Tractor Challenge following the coasts of England, Wales, Scotland and part of Ireland, stopped …

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New era for landmark building

New era for landmark building

Ask any yachtsman to name his favourite West Country harbour to sail into and you can guarantee that The Pool in Newton Ferrers will feature high on most sailor’s top 10 lists. The form…

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Tractors coast along for two worthy causes

Tractors coast along for two worthy causes

It was at the Southwell Ploughing Match and Show in Nottinghamshire last autumn that Roger Punch, Consultant at Marchand Petit, first met Blue Force Chairman Philip Gibson and Treasurer Peter …

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A cracking good time

A cracking good time

The first Crabfest, held over the May Bank Holiday in 2016, was a runaway success and the Rotary Club of Salcombe are gearing up for yet another extravaganza day on Sunday, 30th April this yea…

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Once famed to be the smallest cottage in Devon

Once famed to be the smallest cottage in Devon

Tidley Cot lives up to its name. For sale with Old Farm, it was reputedly once the smallest cottage in Devon.  It was severely damaged in a fire in the 1950’s and served as a garage…

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Marchand Petit works with local businesses to celebrate the Spring Equinox

Marchand Petit works with local businesses to celebrate the Spring Equinox

To celebrate the Spring Equinox and to support the efforts of Kingsbridge in Bloom, Marchand Petit's Kingsbridge branch have created a flower arch at the entrance to the office. Marchand Peti…

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4.9 rated google review

4.9 rated google review

“Forget everything you’ve ever read or thought about Estate Agents and think again. Marchand Petit could write the book on how it should be done. Their professionalism, attention t…

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Innisfree took the well deserved place of property of the week in Saturdays Western Morning News.

Innisfree took the well deserved place of property of the week in Saturdays Western Morning News.

Innisfree took the well deserved place of Property of the Week in Saturday's Western Morning News. Claire Northmore of Marchand Petit Newton Ferrers office comments: "What a great piece of edi…

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One of the choicest apartments within the popular Redhills development

One of the choicest apartments within the popular Redhills development

Arguably, 2 Redhills is one of the choicest apartments within the popular Redhills development situated on one of Totnes' most highly regarded roads. The apartment is a real safe hav…

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Marchand Petit join forces again with prestigious spring exhibition

Marchand Petit join forces again with prestigious spring exhibition

Marchand Petit are delighted to be sponsoring the South West Academy Exhibition at The Brownston Gallery, Modbury, following their successful collaboration last year. The exhibition runs from…

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Your chance to own a central slice of Kingsbridge

Your chance to own a central slice of Kingsbridge

As featured in the South Hams Gazette, Friday March 3rd 2017 - Would you like to own a home right in the centre of Kingsbridge?  60 Church Street is your opportunity to own a charming per…

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Ideal location between the moor and the coast

Ideal location between the moor and the coast

Marchand Petit are delighted to be instructed to market Moorview, an exceptional collection of new 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Moorview is a distinctive development, in an enviable location betwee…

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Unique and delightful Furze Acres

Unique and delightful Furze Acres

Sitting under Pupers Tor on the fringes of the Dartmoor National Park at Ludgate is the unique and delightful gem Furze Acres, which borders the open moorland and countryside, offering spectac…

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Paradise for keen gardeners

Paradise for keen gardeners

Hunters Field is a very spacious detached bungalow situated in a rural location about four miles from Dartmouth and set in gardens and grounds of approximately 3 acres.  There are wonderf…

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Residential Lettings offer a safe harbour for the year ahead

Residential Lettings offer a safe harbour for the year ahead

Market comment from Mark Hoskin, of Marchand Petit - in the Lettings market, where success is traditionally founded on stability, 2016 was defined by change and external uncertainty. Influence…

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Help to Buy creates increased interest in new homes locally

Help to Buy creates increased interest in new homes locally

Andrew Biggs, who heads up Marchant Petit’s Land and New Homes Division has an in depth working knowledge of this sector of the property industry.  In his career, he has worked on …

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Exquisitely renovated and interior designed period home in town centre

Exquisitely renovated and interior designed period home in town centre

Take a fine period house in the centre of Kingsbridge and mix with an inspired and visionary individual – and the result is stunning!  49 Church Street was a loved family home for m…

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Supporting the Community - Dementia Friendly Technology Workshop attended by Marchand Petit team

Supporting the Community - Dementia Friendly Technology Workshop attended by Marchand Petit team

Prunella Martin Director and Head of Prime Waterfront & Country House Marchand Petit and Claire Northmore of Marchand Petit Newton Ferrers attended the Dementia Friendly Technology Worksho…

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Garden bungalow is blooming lovely

Garden bungalow is blooming lovely

Rivermead is a beautiful bungalow set within beautiful gardens situated in the heart of Stoke Gabriel on a fantastic spacious level plot. Open the front gate into Rivermead’s beautiful …

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Period charm at the Terrace

Period charm at the Terrace

Your chance to purchase a delightful period property, with three double bedrooms and the most delightful views across open countryside.  3 Alvington Terrace was originally built as a cott…

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Marchand Petit view the selling of a house as a service business

Marchand Petit view the selling of a house as a service business

Market Comment from MD Peter Gardner - Following 2016, a year in which we undoubtedly lived through ‘interesting times’, we are all probably looking forward to a less eventful 2017…

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Testament to a good service received

Testament to a good service received

“I have recently purchased a beautiful home in the South Hams via Marchand Petit in Kingsbridge. In particular Tom Fallaize dealt with my initial enquiry, the subsequent viewing and then…

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Marchand Petit supporting local post offices

Marchand Petit supporting local post offices

When asked what room in a house is the heart of the home, generally people answer with ‘the kitchen’. When asked, what provides the heart of a village or town, people will tend to …

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Safe Haven at 3 Coastguard Cottages

Safe Haven at 3 Coastguard Cottages

3 Coastguard Cottages is set in the most stunning location, overlooking the sea in an idyllic spot, where you can sit and be lulled by the soft sounds of the wind and waves and magnificent vie…

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Romantic cliff top cottage

Romantic cliff top cottage

Many ramblers and weekend walkers will recognise this property, it is the much-admired Warren Cottage that sits in an idyllic location on the popular headland walk, at the mouth of the River Y…

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Cakes galore for World Cancer Day

Cakes galore for World Cancer Day

Being part of something is a very grounding experience and that can apply to the work place, as well as the heart of the home. When cancer strikes, it does not discriminate and the ripple eff…

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New Appointment at Marchand Petit

New Appointment at Marchand Petit

Marchand Petit are delighted to welcome Mark Hoskin, who has recently joined the firm to head up their thriving and expanding Lettings and Property Management division. Peter Gardner, Managin…

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Blessing the Apple Tree

Blessing the Apple Tree

For those who are having withdrawal symptoms from not enough house to house carol singing at Christmas, then “here we do a-wassailing” will be right up their street for Twelfth Nig…

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Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree

The Community festive spirit has been widely supported again in the riverside village of Newton Ferrers where the villagers have helped light up Christmas within their local church, whilst rai…

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SOLD - Much loved 'bolt hole'

SOLD - Much loved 'bolt hole'

"We would like to thank you and your company for the professional way that you have dealt with the sale of our little 'Bolt Hole' as you so rightly called it. The sale seems to have taken for …

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Surveying the Santa Sleigh Run

Surveying the Santa Sleigh Run

The Residents of Wembury have obviously been very good this year - as they were the first destination on the Saltram Rotary Club’s annual Christmas Sleigh Run.  Santa Claus and his…

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Ho Ho Ho, Santa Fun Run success story

Ho Ho Ho, Santa Fun Run success story

The sixth annual Santa Fun Run in Plymouth was a bigger and better event than ever before, with nearly 800 festive Father Christmas’s running to raise money for The Dame Hannah Rogers Ch…

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Dartmouth office partnership with Candlelit Opera

Dartmouth office partnership with Candlelit Opera

When it comes to celebrations the historical Naval town of Dartmouth is renowned for putting on a good show and guaranteeing a good time for all the family.  They are experts in organisin…

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Set a course for Offshore -  60% sold

Set a course for Offshore - 60% sold

Marchand Petit are delighted with the sales success at Offshore, the popular Cavanna Homes development set in the picturesque village of Stoke Fleming near Dartmouth. Offshore is a stylish, i…

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Birds eye view of The Ridings, West Alvington

Birds eye view of The Ridings, West Alvington

Marchand Petit are pleased to report that both sales and construction are progressing well at The Ridings in West Alvington.  This select new development, conveniently situated within the…

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Countryside setting with good road and interesting rail connections

Countryside setting with good road and interesting rail connections

For busy commuters working in Plymouth, or Exeter, easy access to the Devon Expressway is often high on their wish list.  The popular South Hams village of Staverton is well placed for ea…

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Impressive newly built home with wonderful views

Impressive newly built home with wonderful views

Salcombe is renowned as a sailing and boating haven, located beside one of the loveliest estuaries in the South West with miles of sheltered water and fine sandy beaches. Chase House enjoys a…

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Two stone barns create stunning home

Two stone barns create stunning home

Combe Thatch is the stunning result of a double conversion of two stone barns, which was originally part of an estate that was owned by Viscount Courtenay and was first documented in 1777. Lo…

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Lane Cottage aptly named in Didworthy

Lane Cottage aptly named in Didworthy

Lane Cottage is a charming cottage situated in the pretty hamlet of Didworthy 2 miles from the bustling village of South Brent where there are a good range of shops, local schooling/pre-school…

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Lofty character, relaxing charm

Lofty character, relaxing charm

The ‘feel’ of a property can often be the securing factor when it comes to buying a house. This was certainly the case when the current owner bought Apartment 3, St Edmunds Hall in…

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Maximised on original features

Maximised on original features

The Old Cider Barn is a unique Grade II listed detached barn which has been converted to maximise the original character features. One of the most impressive features is the height from the ki…

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Country living just 2 miles from the sea

Country living just 2 miles from the sea

You get the best of both worlds with a detached property offered by Marchand Petit in the sought-after village of South Milton which is within 2 miles of the fabulous beaches of Thurlestone Sa…

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Villa life in Bridgetown

Villa life in Bridgetown

For those house hunting for a large family, or spacious property, Strathmore is a substantial and imposing grade II listed house dating back to the middle of the 19th century full of character…

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The best place to live for the Plymouth commuter

The best place to live for the Plymouth commuter

Roger Punch reflects on the western portion of the South Hams – the corridor around the A379 as it emerges from Plymouth and heads towards Modbury. “This has always, in my view, be…

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Seaside living in the heart of Kingsbridge

Seaside living in the heart of Kingsbridge

Imagine an immaculate, detached house in town which gives you the feeling that you are on holiday every day of the week. Well 38 Lower Warren Road has been lovingly renovated to create a wonde…

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Life goes on in the luxury property market, so far so good!

Life goes on in the luxury property market, so far so good!

The biggest and most commonly asked question of our Prime Waterfront & Country House department and the premium sector since the Brexit result has been: "What effect will leaving the EU ha…

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Sitting pretty in Broadhempston

Sitting pretty in Broadhempston

1 Jubilee Cottages is a charming and characterful semi-detached cottage which has been significantly extended and refurbished in recent years and now offers well-balanced accommodation in the …

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Plenty of room to store Stand up Paddle Boards

Plenty of room to store Stand up Paddle Boards

The ‘must do’ water sport this summer, for those who seek the sun in Devon, has turned out to be Stand up Paddle Boarding.  This water sport has proved to be fun for all the f…

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Putting Hove Cove on the film map

Putting Hove Cove on the film map

When the BBC TV serial ' The Coroner' started filming in Hope Cove, the residents wondered if it would be catapulted into the lime light just as West Bay was, following the success of the TV s…

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Palatial Apartment Living in Kingsbridge

Palatial Apartment Living in Kingsbridge

Fancy living in a spectacular and unique apartment within a short distance of the estuary and centre of town?  Then Marchand Petit have just the thing for you. Dodbrooke Lodge originally…

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Beautiful Belle Vue

Beautiful Belle Vue

Dating back to the 19th century, Flat 1 Belle Vue House has been beautifully restored, offering ground floor accommodation on the very desirable Church Street.  A short stroll through the…

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Southampton Boat Show success

Southampton Boat Show success

Following the huge success of Marchand Petit’s collaboration at the London Boat Show earlier this year with The Wolf Rock Boat Company, the Directors are delighted to announce that the t…

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Steer yourself upstream to The Wheelhouse

Steer yourself upstream to The Wheelhouse

Enjoying the most fabulous views over open fields and down to Frogmore Creek, The Wheelhouse occupies a slightly elevated position, making the most of the location. The Wheelhouse is a deligh…

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In the heart of Salcombe

In the heart of Salcombe

2 Croft View Terrace is located on an iconic Salcombe street, in the heart of this popular town, where traditional boat builders and local businesses sit side by side.  It is just a shor…

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Manor house living fit for the 21st century

Manor house living fit for the 21st century

Penquit Manor is a wonderful Grade II listed Devon manor house, with its spacious rooms and many south facing windows making it beautifully light inside, set in about an acre of land with stab…

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Cosy Cottage with excellent horse riding over Dartmoor

Cosy Cottage with excellent horse riding over Dartmoor

Treeby Cottage is a delightful three bedroom Grade II listed cottage situated in the pretty hamlet of Aish, near South Brent. The cottage is full of character features including exposed beams …

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Art Deco delight

Art Deco delight

Middle Warberry Court is a spectacular Victorian villa with magnificent sea views over Torbay, in a sought after part of town, located ten minutes’ walk from the harbour and town centre …

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The Mill, Harbertonford - Open Day 27th August 2016

The Mill, Harbertonford - Open Day 27th August 2016

Marchand Petit is delighted to invite you to an Open Day within The Mill at Harbertonford, Totnes, South Hams, TQ9 7RS on 27th August, 10am - 1pm.  The Mill is a Grade II listed Woollen …

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Magnificent Salcombe town house with plenty of room

Magnificent Salcombe town house with plenty of room

Number 74 Fore Street is a magnificent example of an elegantly refurbished town house...with plenty of room for two or more families. This latest property to be marketed by Salcombe’s l…

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Former River Yealm Hotel - closing date for submission of offers 12 noon 23rd September 2016

Former River Yealm Hotel - closing date for submission of offers 12 noon 23rd September 2016

The former River Yealm Hotel at Newton Ferrers in the South Hams, which ceased trading in 2011, has come to the market with the Land Department and the Newton Ferrers branch of Marchand Petit …

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Detached character farmhouse on outskirts of desirable coastal villages

Detached character farmhouse on outskirts of desirable coastal villages

Wrescombe Farmhouse is a Grade II listed, early Victorian, detached character farmhouse with remarkably bright accommodation overlooking its own level gardens of about 0.4 acre with a stone ga…

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Wonderful early1900s built detached property

Wonderful early1900s built detached property

Kennicott Lodge was built on a large plot in the early 1900s and has been superbly extended over the years. The property is neutrally decorated throughout but still holds plenty of character.&…

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Riding out from the back doorstep

Riding out from the back doorstep

Blacklers Cross is a wonderful family home offering flexible accommodation approaching 2500 sq ft and therefore offers scope to provide a self contained annexe for a dependant relative. For sa…

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2 acres of woodland with your home?

2 acres of woodland with your home?

10 Stoneyhill is a delightful extended three/four bedroom end of terrace house situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac within the parish of Abbotskerswell.  This is not your normal end…

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Cider press makes charming home

Cider press makes charming home

Marchand Petit are delighted to offer this three bedroom, charming Grade II listed former cider press dating back to the 18th century.  The property benefits from gated access with a swe…

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Soak up the setting at Bayview, South Hallsands

Soak up the setting at Bayview, South Hallsands

Bayview is situated in the most fantastic coastal location enjoying breathtaking sea views.  It is an end of terrace renovated former coastguard’s cottage, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bat…

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Saving yourself for Bank House?

Saving yourself for Bank House?

Your chance to own your very own slice of history.  Bank House is a Grade II listed building, dating back to 1583, when it was known as The Royal Oak.  It has had a chequered past, s…

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Georgian wing of a manor house makes a fine home

Georgian wing of a manor house makes a fine home

The Old Longhouse is a most substantial Grade II listed wing of a Georgian manor house with 15th century origins. Situated on the outskirts of Totnes in Berry Pomeroy, the property benefits fr…

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Haytor on the horizon from Oak Barn

Haytor on the horizon from Oak Barn

Oak Barn is a most substantial five bedroom barn conversion offering flexible accommodation approaching 3,000 sq. ft., full of character features, including vaulted beamed ceilings and wood pa…

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Marchand Petit expertise in Yealmpton

Marchand Petit expertise in Yealmpton

As part of the company policy to support local Post Offices Marchand Petit Estate Agents has partnered with Yealmpton Post Office at Coronation Buildings, in Market Street, with the launch of …

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Sail away to the Midshippen at Stokenham

Sail away to the Midshippen at Stokenham

The Midshippen is an immaculately presented two double bedroom barn conversion, with spacious accommodation converted in 2001, with additional mezzanine floor. The development is a particularl…

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Superb barn conversion near Aveton Gifford

Superb barn conversion near Aveton Gifford

Nestled in the beautiful South Hams countryside is the small hamlet of Idstone, yet within a mile of the popular villages of Aveton Gifford and Loddiswell. The Old Granary is a superb barn con…

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Contemporary living in Dittisham

Contemporary living in Dittisham

The riverside village of Dittisham is one of the most sought after villages in the South Hams with charming cottages lining the narrow streets and its seasonal passenger ferry linking the vill…

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Your Own Place in the Sun, Tithe Bank Cottage at Churchstow

Your Own Place in the Sun, Tithe Bank Cottage at Churchstow

Tithe Bank Cottage is an immaculately presented detached property built for its current owners and situated in a lovely secluded part of the village of Churchstow, benefitting from parking and…

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New appointment to the Newton Ferrers Office

New appointment to the Newton Ferrers Office

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Roger Punch FRICS, who joins our well established and highly regarded Newton Ferrers team of Claire Northmore and Julie Leach. An enthusiast of…

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RICS UK Residential Market Survey, June 2016

RICS UK Residential Market Survey, June 2016

RICS UK Residential Market Survey, June 2016 Housing market activity falters in the face of uncertainty as house price growth slows •New Buyer enquiries nationally fall for third consec…

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This is quintessential England

This is quintessential England

A house of great antiquity and charm, standing close to a medieval church, and overlooking the village green in the historic village of Stokenham. Here, in the iconic South Hams, just a mile f…

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Charming cottage in riverside Tuckenhay

Charming cottage in riverside Tuckenhay

Quay Cottage, a beautiful thatched period cottage with three bedrooms and low maintenance gardens is situated within the charming village of Tuckenhay, just beyond the well reputed Maltsters A…

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Location, location, location

Location, location, location

A stunning location, uninterrupted river and sea views and beautiful contemporary interiors combine to make 49 Above Town a very desirable property to purchase and Dartmouth’s eclectic m…

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Bright modern detached bungalow with views

Bright modern detached bungalow with views

Churchfields is a popular area of Dartmouth situated above the town with views across open countryside and over the town to the River Dart, St Clements church, the leisure centre, schools and …

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Tranquil setting for country home

Tranquil setting for country home

Penny Rowden is a substantial detached house situated in an idyllic peaceful valley surrounded by open countryside and woodland.   This beautifully presented house provides excellent fam…

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Spacious period apartment with stunning river views

Spacious period apartment with stunning river views

The Manor House is a prominent Grade II listed building overlooking the River Dart and understood to date from circa 1750.  It is conveniently located between the town centre and Warfleet…

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New homes in the South Hams offered by top ranking Westcountry homebuilder

New homes in the South Hams offered by top ranking Westcountry homebuilder

Local homebuilder Cavanna Homes has launched its latest development Offshore, in the picturesque South Hams village of Stoke Fleming, within walking distance of award winning Blackpool Sands w…

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Launch Day of The Ridings in West Alvington a huge success

Launch Day of The Ridings in West Alvington a huge success

The launch of The Ridings in West Alvington went extremely well on Saturday 2nd July and the Marchand Petit team were extremely busy throughout the day with a constant stream of buyers. Peopl…

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Blissful beachside in Bigbury-on-Sea

Blissful beachside in Bigbury-on-Sea

Southway for sale with a guide price of £1,500,000 is the most wonderful beachside property positioned only a few paces from the gloriously sandy beach at Bigbury-on-Sea. The views are j…

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Small hamlet - big view

Small hamlet - big view

Located in the quiet South Hams hamlet of Galmpton, Hope Cottage benefits from all the peace and tranquillity of rural living while benefiting from a magnificent countryside and coastal view. …

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Stunning chapel conversion offers luxury Salcombe living

Stunning chapel conversion offers luxury Salcombe living

Set in an elevated position at the heart of Salcombe, this exquisite luxury home enjoys panoramic waterside views matched by a breathtaking interior. Converted from a former Baptist chapel in…

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Come along to the launch of The Ridings in West Alvington

Come along to the launch of The Ridings in West Alvington

Marchand Petit Estate Agents are delighted to be able to announce the long awaited launch of The Ridings in West Alvington, near Kingsbridge, on Saturday 2nd July from 10am till 3pm. The deve…

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Rare opportunity to purchase iconic creek-side house

Rare opportunity to purchase iconic creek-side house

Waterside is one of the most iconic houses in Lower Batson, near Salcombe, and it is now available to buy through leading estate agents Marchant Petit. The property dates back to the 19th cen…

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Getting in the swing of it for charity

Getting in the swing of it for charity

Marchand Petit Estate Agents are delighted to be taking part once again in the Kingsbridge Rugby Club Charity Golf Day on behalf of Devon Air Ambulance and Kingsbridge Rugby Club. The Golf Da…

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One of the best compass points on the river

One of the best compass points on the river

A sumptous home that wraps around a beautiful waterside terrace with southerly views of the picturesque Yealm Estuary - Binnacle House brings together all the ingredients for a luxurious lifes…

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