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The Sun
28-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Inside tiny UK village where cars are BANNED, donkeys make deliveries & you must pay entry – but drivers love visiting
A VILLAGE in the South of England offers the perfect tranquil getaway - with donkeys and sledges instead of cars. It is one of few places in Europe that has a total ban on cars, as its steep topography makes it impossible to drive there. 5 5 5 Clovelly Village in North Devon offers visitors a unique trip, with its historic way of life offering a reprieve from daily annoyances. Home to around 440 people, the remote village boasts cobbled streets, medieval-style properties, and no chain stores. The village was previously owned by both the Queen and William the Conquerer - although it is now privately owned by John Rous after he inherited from his mother in 1983. The Hamlyn family have managed the village since 1738, as it was largely "unknown to the outside world" according to the village's official website. Its unique setting gives visitors the opportunity to travel back in time through a location steeped in maritime history. For those looking to escape modern life, Clovelly is one of few places in Europe that enforces a blanket ban on road vehicles. Historically, donkeys were responsible for transporting goods to the town although locals have mostly relied on sledges since the 1970s. There are, however, still a group of donkeys living at the top of the village. Its stunning coastal walks include a pebbled beach, a Lifeboat House, stunning sea views, as well as a waterfall. To explore further, visitors can embark on a boat trip around the bay, a chartered fishing trip, or take a boat to Lundy Island. The English holiday resort that families say is a 'fancy Center Parcs' For those looking to keep their feet firmly planted ashore, the picturesque village has the Court Gardens, which contains Victorian greenhouses, and the 12th-century All Saints Church. There is also a hotel with a restaurant, a tea room, and two museums to keep visitors entertained. Rather than the usual chain stores, the village shops are all independent, selling silk, pottery, soap and shoes. Depending on when you go to the village, you could visit its annual festivals, including the Seaweed Festival, the Lobster and Crab Festival, or the Herring Festival. Its also rumoured to be the home of a cave where Merlin, the magician of Arthurian legend, was born. Visitors can access the village through the visitor centre which charges £9.50 for adults, and £5.50 for children. Funds raised from the charges goes towards local tree planting and conservation, helping to maintain the area. 5 5 Its website reads: "There has always been a charge to visit Clovelly. "Like most historical landmarks (e.g. National Trust sites), we heavily rely on entrance fees for the essential maintenance and upkeep that comes with an ancient village perched on a 400 foot cliff, with no vehicular access." Those driving to the village can also use the free parking included with the ticket price.
Sydney Morning Herald
10-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
How an Oroton heir turned a $3m farm into a lavish $30m retreat
The previous high was set by music industry entrepreneur Tom Misner 's nearby Bangalow property, which has coincidentally returned to the market almost six months after he purchased it. The luxury multi-residence has a total of nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 10 car spaces with a $15 million price guide – the exact price the director of Studios 301 paid for it late last year. Loading The Croatian-born businessman made his fortune selling his audio engineering school SAE Institute for about $300 million in 2010. The Tuscany-inspired property is being sold through an expressions-of-interest campaign that closes on June 12, through selling agent Will Phillips of Sotheby's International Realty Byron Bay. Balgowlah Heights upgrade Back in Sydney's northern beaches, Stephen Dunne, former chief executive of AMP Capital, and his wife, Sally Treeby, a former chairperson of humanitarian organisation for girls Plan International Australia, have sold their Balgowlah Heights home for $8.5 million. Settlement documents have revealed little known software executives Melanie Cox, a former director of Dynatrace Asia-Pacific, and Peter Walker, a director of Less Ordinary Software, as the buyers of the five-bedroom, three-bathroom house. The two are not moving far, given they already live in the suburb. Since Dunne and Treeby bought the home for $1,315,000 in 1999, the couple have rebuilt the property into a modern sanctuary on the 879-square-metre block with a Caroline Pidcock design. Loading Dunne and Treeby have a keen interest in philanthropy and environmentalism, with Dunne holding numerous board and chair positions, including director of Greening Australia and a directorship and chair of Investor Group on Climate Change, the leading network for institutional investors' response to climate risk. It sold before auction through Kingsley Looker of Clarke & Humel Property, who declined to comment when contacted. Rowe sells Clovelly investment In the eastern suburbs, Jessica Rowe has sold her Clovelly investment property for $1,725,000 after owning it for 25 years. Loading The television journalist and presenter, who was made a member of the Order of Australia for her mental health advocacy, bought the light-filled two-bedroom unit for $410,000 in 2000 as her first home to live in before she met her husband, Peter Overton. The top-floor art deco property with no common walls is in a boutique block of four that is a short stroll to cafes and beaches. It sold through Bethwyn Richards of The Agency. Historic manor in Warrawee One of Warrawee's most historic homes, Wirepe, has hit the market with a price guide of $8.5 million to $9 million. Built circa 1895, the six-bedroom, four-bathroom manor was designed by architect Walter Traill. The meticulously kept residence sits on 1818 square metres and is being sold by Jennifer and Greg Smart, of Smart Property Group and Impact Group NSW, who purchased the grand home for $4.6 million in 2018 from the Pryce family. The Smarts, who have since retired, are hoping to downsize within the area as they go between their Southern Highlands acreage. It is scheduled to go under the hammer on June 14, and is being sold through Daniel Cook of McGrath St Ives.
The Age
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
How an Oroton heir turned a $3m farm into a lavish $30m retreat
The previous high was set by music industry entrepreneur Tom Misner 's nearby Bangalow property, which has coincidentally returned to the market almost six months after he purchased it. The luxury multi-residence has a total of nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 10 car spaces with a $15 million price guide – the exact price the director of Studios 301 paid for it late last year. Loading The Croatian-born businessman made his fortune selling his audio engineering school SAE Institute for about $300 million in 2010. The Tuscany-inspired property is being sold through an expressions-of-interest campaign that closes on June 12, through selling agent Will Phillips of Sotheby's International Realty Byron Bay. Balgowlah Heights upgrade Back in Sydney's northern beaches, Stephen Dunne, former chief executive of AMP Capital, and his wife, Sally Treeby, a former chairperson of humanitarian organisation for girls Plan International Australia, have sold their Balgowlah Heights home for $8.5 million. Settlement documents have revealed little known software executives Melanie Cox, a former director of Dynatrace Asia-Pacific, and Peter Walker, a director of Less Ordinary Software, as the buyers of the five-bedroom, three-bathroom house. The two are not moving far, given they already live in the suburb. Since Dunne and Treeby bought the home for $1,315,000 in 1999, the couple have rebuilt the property into a modern sanctuary on the 879-square-metre block with a Caroline Pidcock design. Loading Dunne and Treeby have a keen interest in philanthropy and environmentalism, with Dunne holding numerous board and chair positions, including director of Greening Australia and a directorship and chair of Investor Group on Climate Change, the leading network for institutional investors' response to climate risk. It sold before auction through Kingsley Looker of Clarke & Humel Property, who declined to comment when contacted. Rowe sells Clovelly investment In the eastern suburbs, Jessica Rowe has sold her Clovelly investment property for $1,725,000 after owning it for 25 years. Loading The television journalist and presenter, who was made a member of the Order of Australia for her mental health advocacy, bought the light-filled two-bedroom unit for $410,000 in 2000 as her first home to live in before she met her husband, Peter Overton. The top-floor art deco property with no common walls is in a boutique block of four that is a short stroll to cafes and beaches. It sold through Bethwyn Richards of The Agency. Historic manor in Warrawee One of Warrawee's most historic homes, Wirepe, has hit the market with a price guide of $8.5 million to $9 million. Built circa 1895, the six-bedroom, four-bathroom manor was designed by architect Walter Traill. The meticulously kept residence sits on 1818 square metres and is being sold by Jennifer and Greg Smart, of Smart Property Group and Impact Group NSW, who purchased the grand home for $4.6 million in 2018 from the Pryce family. The Smarts, who have since retired, are hoping to downsize within the area as they go between their Southern Highlands acreage. It is scheduled to go under the hammer on June 14, and is being sold through Daniel Cook of McGrath St Ives.
