Moving home is an experience none of us forget. Serena Templeton met up with Julie Hill, founder of The Coastal House, to discover how they make it a memory to treasure
Julie originally moved to Devon with her young family in 2003 to be closer to the sea and established an interiors business, which she successfully sold a few years later. In 2006, Julie expanded on her love of homes and properties and used her wealth of personal experience of moving house to setup The Coastal House.
“We believe that there’s a better way to sell homes that focuses on transparency, attentiveness, and creativity at every stage of the buying and selling journey,” says Julie. “We understand that trust must be earned, and we feel privileged that our clients invite us to narrate the story of their home.”
The bespoke application of care and attention to detail goes into every home sold at The Coastal House, from home styling and lifestyle photography to bespoke boards and magazine style brochures. By looking at each home with a fresh perspective, the team are able to shine a light on what makes it stand out and aim to communicate it in a unique way that no other agent can.
With offices in Dartmouth and Kingswear, The Coastal House is perfectly positioned to manage a diverse portfolio of properties on both sides of the River Dart. Whether it’s a chocolate-box cottage in Slapton, a sleek architect-designed home in Kingswear, or a period property in Dartmouth, the enthusiastic team finds the unique tale of each home.
Julie describes: “We love having a range of homes on our books. From Whitehouse, a striking contemporary detached family home architecturally designed by Hilton Barnfield in Exeter, brimming with the latest modern streamlined design elements and eco-friendly technology, to Pine Lodge, a four-bedroom detached house that is a fine example of mid-century modern architecture, unfolding over three levels.”
Working with clients in close collaboration, Julie and the team co-create a vision for each home that will clearly convey all that is has to offer to its new owners. From this unique vision they create a bespoke package to convey it.
“We aim to capture the essence of the lifestyle that buyers aspire to. We take them on an emotional journey that evokes the feelings of what it’s like to live in and enjoy one of the unique home’s we have on offer. We understand how to show homes in the best possible light, both figuratively and literally and our professional photography transports buyers right into the future they are dreaming of.”
To create this dream home, The Coastal Home take care of the home styling, creating the vision of an aspirational lifestyle that people want to buy into, it’s the subtle little touches that make the biggest difference.
Dressing a home for sale ensures the best possible first impression. Using plain bedding, pale cushions and sumptuous throws, creates a welcoming yet neutral look, allowing people to see the style but envision their own touches around the property.
Julie explains: “We bring these items and other small accessories with us on your photoshoot to make sure your home works hard for you.”
The professional and conscientious team bring a wealth of experience which has allowed them to attract discerning buyers looking to start their new lives in the South Hams. Julie concludes: “Each member of the team offers a unique perspective that helps deliver the results that our clients deserve.”
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