Top 10 colourful homes for sale in South Devon
10th March 2025
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Let's face it, the property market can sometimes feel like a sea of magnolia. While there's undeniable appeal in a clean, neutral canvas, a growing number of homeowners are embracing bold hues and vibrant palettes, transforming their houses into true expressions of personality.
Forget the predictable greys and creams; we're diving headfirst into a world of peacock blues, sunshine yellows, and ruby reds! We’re celebrating the brave and the brilliant, showcasing some of the most inspiring and, dare we say, joyful colourful homes that have caught our eye. Whether you're looking for a splash of inspiration for your own renovation project or are looking for a home where the paint work is already done for you, here’s our top 10 colourful homes currently for sale in South Devon.
Highview House, 22 Newcomen Road, Dartmouth
In addition to donning a sky-blue exterior that sings with character, Highview House, situated in the heart of Dartmouth, has perfected the use of colour throughout the abode. Bedrooms coated in steel blue, baby pink and lilac paint combined with vintage furniture exudes warmth and comfort, but the main event is the beautifully designed kitchen. The combination of rose quarts-coloured tiles with the wooden counter and shelves provides an air of elegance to the open-plan living space.
Stable Cottage, Belle Cross Road, Kingsbridge
This contemporary home utilises colour throughout in a special way. To ensure the open plan living area is light and airy with floor to ceiling windows, colour is introduced through vibrant pieces of furniture and furnishings. Elsewhere in the home, colour is used in the bedrooms; introducing vibrant patterns and accent walls that immediately draw attention when one enters the rooms. The shower room boasts butterscotch-coloured tiles, and the snug radiates charm with a yellow painted door (which is very on-trend at the moment!) and red carpets.
The Manor House, The Square, Ugborough
Situated in the quaint village of Ugborough, The Manor House is a Grade II Listed home full of character and charm. Sitting conveniently in the village square, the home is somewhat of a Tardis; once you step through the doors, the house opens up into a spacious abode with three receptions, a lovely open plan kitchen/dining room and five bedrooms. The main sitting room on the left side of the house is painted a fantastic peacock blue which works beautifully with the granite fireplace, white skirting and solid wood flooring. The hall into the kitchen, is a beautiful bright cerulean and upstairs the bedrooms are painted in various colours which add to the homes’ character.
29 Clarence Hill, Dartmouth
An elegant home that has been recently refurbished, 29 Clarance Hill is an excellent example of a period townhouse. The property retains many of its original features, including restored floorboards in the reception room, highlighted by the blush pink walls. The kitchen is particularly striking with sky blue cabinets and a lovely navy aga which comes together with terracotta-coloured tiled flooring. We can just imagine Sunday mornings spent here, baking a cake or sipping hot coffee with the morning paper in hand. The property is fairly neutral elsewhere, which draws focus to these rooms, aside from the Bar Room which is doused in ruby red paint with original shutters on the windows, proving a characterful room for entertaining.
Windlesham, 40 Yealm Road, Newton Ferrers
Beautifully presented throughout, with large windows that let plenty of natural light flood in, Windlesham is a plant-lovers paradise. The current owners definitely have a penchant for house plants, as evident in the property photos, but with a house that boasts so much light, it’s clear to see why. The plants introduce a lot of colour throughout the property and the vibrant, leaf-patterned wall paper throughout the snug and the dining room only enhances this. It’s certainly a bold choice, but an excellent one at that.
Leigh Barton, Churchstow, Kingsbridge
Leigh Barton is a unique and special property in its own right. It’s a magnificent, Grade I Listed building, dating back to approximately 1120, with plenty of preserved, original features. It’s been thoughtfully painted throughout; the master bedroom and en-suite bathroom is a lovely cornflower blue which highlights the wooden flooring and draws focus to the beautiful stonework fireplace.
2 Antrim Terrace, Totnes
Situated in a central location in the sought after town of Totnes, 2 Antrim Terrace is great example of a family home that utilised colour to add character and charm. This Victorian terrace house boasts a spacious sitting room with a tangerine accent wall and the walls of the stairwell are doused in a sunshine yellow, two colours that are certain to add a smile to ones face!
Ware House, Ware Hill, Ugborough
Our second abode in Ugborough, Ware House is another Grade II Listed property. Boasting four bedrooms and a separate, self-contained studio, the barn conversion has been renovated to a high standard by the current owners. Whilst the property is fairly neutral, there are splashes of colour which emphasise its original stone and wood elements. The sitting room boasts a fantastic feature wall, painted a lovely shade of teal which is lined with rustic wooden shelves, and the snug has a two toned wall which is very much on-trend; the bottom half, separated by a painted wooden skirting, is a lovely salmon pink, a colour which exudes warmth and softness but is still bold and inviting.
8 The Salcombe, Fore Street, Salcombe
A waterfront apartment located in the highly desirable town of Salcombe, 8 The Salcombe is ground floor residence with unadulterated views of the Salcombe Estuary. The coastal situation for this apartment is somewhat resonated in the interior with sea blue walls in the bedroom and living room. Being a ground floor apartment, you have direct access to the communal garden, pool and, of course, the magnificent estuary where days can be spent enjoying all that the water has to offer before returning home to relax in the ambient apartment.
Farwell House, Rectory Lane, Stoke Fleming
Perhaps one of the grandest homes in this round up, Farwell House is a beautiful, Grade II Listed former rectory. The currently owners have lovingly carried out work to the house and introduced an interior designer to helped to turn the home into the haven we see today. The kitchen enjoys a striking copper cladded and navy-blue island, a red-tiled splashback and teal cupboards; an absolute treat for the eyes. Farwell House has two lovely reception rooms and a dining room, perfect for entertaining. The owners have certainly not shied away from colour in these room; the furthest reception room has a prominent ruby red ceiling which perfectly ties the sage green room together along with the pheasant wallpapered accent wall whereby the fireplace sits; the perfect space for warming up in front of the fire after a day at the nearby Blackpool Sands beach.
From the calming hues of coastal abodes to the vibrant colours of sun-drenched homes, these abodes demonstrate the transformative power of paint. Colour is more than just a visual element; it's a mood enhancer, a personality statement, and a way to create a truly unique living space. Whether you're thinking of selling and want to make your property stand out, or you're looking to buy a home that reflects your vibrant spirit, don't be afraid to embrace the rainbow. As your trusted local estate agent, we're here to help you find or create a home that truly shines. If you’re inspired to add a splash of colour to your own property or want to view some of the colourful properties we have available, get in touch with us today.
