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The
diversity of architecture in Ashburton provides today’s
visitor with an insight into the town's historic past,
some of it dating back over a thousand years. The pastel
tones of the buildings serve well to complement both the
traditional, and contemporary, interior designs
available from the various shops.
Textiles, linen, and curtains are well lit by
interesting lamps along with French and English mirrors
which set off luxurious wing chairs and sofas. This
particular group of businesses will help you realise
your own ideas far more effectively and quickly than
going it alone . They have already taken time to source
and display antique and vintage items with interesting
texture and individual charm, whilst offering customers
a great choice of quality design, and unique and
beautiful accessories to furnish the home.
Getting there: Follow the M5 motorway south to
Exeter, where it will become the A38. Take the right
hand road towards Plymouth. Ashburton lies right on the
A38, half way between Exeter and Plymouth. |
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Parking: The main shopping streets of North Street
and East Street offer limited parking. There are also
paid-for car parks behind the main streets. |
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17
North Street, Ashburton,
Devon, TQ13 7QH |
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From only small premises,
Antiques ad Hoc can supply
antiques to suit any kind of
interior from a period home to a
new build with ultra-modern
minimal styling. For instance, a
good Georgian cabinet piece or
table can stand alone on its own
merits or blend equally with
modern or period sitting room
furniture.
Available stock comprises of
18th and 19th century English
and French furniture and
mirrors; also complementary
decorative lamps, porcelain and
prints.
Owner, Helen Harvey is also
happy to help when choosing soft
furnishings and paint colours to
create an individual look.
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22
East Street, Ashburton,
Devon, TQ13 7AZ |
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Fishbelly specialises in
sourcing antique and decorative
items of a largely country and
provincial origin. Items on
offer range from rustic
simplicity to more functional
and elegant pieces.
Engaging proportions,
interesting texture, original
surface and individual charm are
some of the reasons why you will
love these products that serve
so well to complement both
traditional and contemporary
interiors.
Specialities include Irish,
English and French painted
furniture, hand thrown French
terracotta pots, naïve
paintings, turned wooden bowls,
hand woven baskets and beautiful
French linen.
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24
North Street, Ashburton,
Devon, TQ13 7QD |
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Six dealers offer a warm
welcome, an abundance of
knowledge and lots of
enthusiasm.
Although space is limited, beds
are a particular speciality,
adorned with displays of
curtains, rugs and contemporary
fabrics, which sit alongside
pretty upholstered sofas,
furniture, mood lighting and
decorative items and a selection
of fine silver, jewellery and
porcelain.
Open: Mon - Sat, 10am - 5pm.
T: 01364 653848 |
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