Prime Property Devon

A landmark opportunity in the heart of Exeter.

3 Southernhay West is a distinguished Grade II* listed property overlooking the formal gardens of Southernhay. Extending to approximately 3,859 sq ft across five floors, it offers exceptional potential for conversion into a substantial city residence.

Currently arranged as offices, the property retains elegant Georgian proportions, tall sash windows and impressive ceiling heights. An illustrative scheme demonstrates the potential for five bedrooms, four bathrooms and four reception rooms, subject to the necessary consents.

We are now inviting Informal Tender Offers.

For further details or to arrange a viewing, please email [email protected].

Buyers will judge your home. The question is, what will they notice?

A well-presented home doesn’t need to be perfect or completely neutral. It just needs to feel bright, welcoming and easy to imagine living in.

Clear the clutter, let in the light and take care of the little details. They often make the biggest difference.

Buyers, what has made you walk into a property and instantly lose interest? Comment below!

Well… the Devon buyers post seemed to resonate with a few of you! 😂

So naturally, the next logical step was to stereotype the entire estate agency industry.

The Self Employed Broker

Smart casual. Mercedes on finance. MacBook in a coffee shop. WhatsApp over email. Instagram is life. One huge month, one terrifying month.
Unfortunately, this is basically me.

The Large High End National

Range Rover. Immaculate suit. Loves an off market deal. 2% plus VAT said with complete confidence. Only interested once the price gets properly serious.

The Local Independent

Sponsors every sports team in town. Knows everyone. Loves a Rightmove pie chart. Does their own photos. Absolutely obsessed with being market leader in their postcode.

The Corporate Agent

Shiny blue suit. Brown shoes. Red tie. Branded Smart car. 0.75% plus VAT. KPIs everywhere.
Volume. Volume. Volume.

The worrying bit?

Every one of these exists.

Tag the agent you think this fits best 😂

So, has AI absolutely nailed Devon’s preconceived buyer stereotypes… or am I about to upset six different parts of the county at once? 😂

Devon buyers, a completely scientific study.

Salcombe
Owns three striped jumpers, says “we only need something small” and then buys a £2.5m house because it has somewhere for the boat.

Totnes
Doesn’t want parking because they “walk everywhere”.
Owns a £900 bicycle.
Will reject a house if the nearest sourdough is more than seven minutes away.

Tiverton
“How many acres?”
“Is there a boot room?”
“Where do the dogs sleep?”
Hasn’t asked how many bedrooms yet.

East Devon
Would like a sea view.
But not too exposed.
Near the coast.
But not touristy.
Near a village.
But quiet.
And definitely a proper garden.

Exeter
“St Leonards ideally.”
That is the entire brief.

North Devon
Moved from London for “a slower pace of life” and is now somehow busier than ever driving the children between surfing, school, football and coffee shops.

And naturally, every single one says:

“We’re actually quite flexible.”

Which one has AI got painfully accurate? 😂

Every landlord’s circumstances are different, and sometimes the standard approach simply isn’t the right fit.

We recently let this beautiful barn conversion under a company let agreement, rather than a traditional Assured Periodic Tenancy.

For this particular client, a standard residential tenancy no longer met their objectives. By securing a genuine corporate tenancy with a business tenant, we were able to structure an arrangement that better suited their needs while providing long term security for both parties.

The rental market is changing rapidly. Landlords need advice that goes beyond simply finding a tenant. Understanding the legal framework and identifying the right strategy for each property has never been more important.

Not every property, and particularly owner, should be treated in the same way! If you want to discuss your property needs, please reach out!