The Perfect Holiday Investment
We have left the EU. Brexit is throwing up new international travel requirements. As I write the coronavirus is set to be rampant across Europe. The good news is the property market is waking up after several years of uncertainty. So why not embrace both and buy a second home in Devon - the sunniest county in England offering a diverse landscape for all tastes -moorland, waterside (sailing and surfing) , miles of unspoilt countryside and for the occasional rainy days bustling towns and cities offering retail, cultural and a wealth of coffee houses and restaurants.
Buying any property is a long-term investment. Buying one that can generate a good self- funding income has to be an option to both create and secure capital -maybe a good pension fund. Add to all that the chance to create memories in a beautiful place and meet new friends.
Depending upon affordability and desire location is, as ever, the key to ensuring the best return. Whether it be a bijou one bedroom cottage perfect for honeymooners or a large property sleeping sixteen where families can join together for great summer holidays, half term breaks and special Christmas escapes.
There are plenty of companies that specialise in letting holiday homes and carry out a full concierge service ensuring all changeovers are managed efficiently and are on hand should holiday makers need assistance during their stay. It is good to offer a special angle to any holiday so arrangements with access to boats, horse riding, a chef maybe to cook a special dinner - things to attract the ever -increasing requests. People may have high expectations but are prepared to pay for service.
April Cottage, Drewsteignton is the epitome of a listed, thatched Devon cottage in a picturesque village in the Dartmoor National Park, yet just thirty minutes from Exeter. This picture perfect two bedroom cottage is currently let as a holiday home and is offered fully furnished. Fowlers- Chagford. (01647 433595).
Edge House, Branscombe, East Devon. Another lovely unspoilt village tumbling down to the sea. A large modern house in a rural setting with a total of five bedrooms and large reception entertaining spaces perfect for family gatherings. A great property currently a successful holiday let. Drew Pearce (01392 201748)
West Soar Barn, lying on the southern most peninsular in Devon, a few miles from Salcombe- a stunning barn conversion adjoining National Trust land sloping down to the sea with dramatic views. A magnificent reverse level reception/kitchen space with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, swimming pool and garaging. The perfect holiday home retreat! Savills (01548 800462)
Property - always a good long term investment - so combining this with the chance to own a corner in a stunning county with excellent road, rail and air connections and spend time in what can be a self -funding property has to be better than uncertain travel to far flung corners of the globe. Or maybe this investment can pay for those travels? As Devon will undoubtably embrace you the holiday home investment may just become the perfect place to retire – where better to be at home- “it’s all about coming home”.