A substantial period country residence in Cornwall is coming up for auction next month.
Lanoy House (pictured) in Coads Green, near Launceston, has been in the ownership of the same family for more than 100 years.
The sale provides a highly exciting renovation opportunity.
The five-bedroomed house itself needs work but has lots of period details such as original floor tiles and decorative cornicing.
There is also a set of traditional stone barns which are full of potential The property also has large gardens.
The auction guide price is £500,000 and the sale will take place at the Eagle House Hotel, Launceston, on August 22 at 3pm unless the house is sold beforehand.
The agent is D R Kivell and Partners.
For more details contact 01822 810810 or visit the website www.drkivellandpartners.co.uk
This weekend, six gardens in the beautiful riverside village of Dittisham, near Dartmouth (pictured above) will be open to the public to raise money for charity.
The six gardens range from traditional cottage plots to those with a more contemporary design. Several have glorious views over the Dart and surrounding countryside.
Cream teas will be available at Dittisham village hall. Admission to include all six gardens is £5 (children free) and the gardens are open from 2-6 pm today (July 20) and tomorrow. The money raised will go to the charities supported by the National Gardens Scheme. For more information on the scheme and its work visit www.ngs.org.uk
Confidence in the housing market has risen significantly over the past three months, according to the latest quarterly Halifax Housing Market Confidence tracker.
A total of 41% of people in the South West expect the average Westcountry house price to rise over the next 12 months, according to the research.
The survey of market sentiment shows a substantial increase in optimism in the past quarter. When surveyed in both December 2012 and March 2013, only 23% of people in the region expected prices to rise.
Martin Ellis, housing economist at Halifax, comments: "Sentiment regarding the outlook for house prices has improved markedly."
A study from PrimeLocation shows 80% of prime property buyers say the number of bathrooms is a significant influence when it comes to buying a home. The typical buyer wants at least two bathrooms for every three bedrooms. The average number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed for a property to be considered "prime" is 4.5 bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Nearly a third of those polled would rule out a home if it had too few bathrooms. James Mackenzie from Strutt and Parker says: "Nowadays it is not uncommon for people to want washroom suites with jet showers, standalone bathtubs and in some cases spa rooms."