Offers over
£5,250,000
5 bed detached house for sale
Down End, Saunton, Braunton, Devon EX33Freehold
5 beds
4 baths
6 receptions
EPC Rating: B
Key information
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
G
About this property
Private clifftop location with spectacular coastal views
Set in grounds of over 3 acres, including foreshore and a tidal beach
Bespoke eco-friendly design with accommodation extending to over 6,260 sq ft
Detached guest lodge/holiday let with accommodation extending to about 1,270 sq ft
Infinity swimming pool, hot tub and extensive outdoor entertaining areas
Integral garaging and private driveway with parking for several vehicles
EPC Rating = B
Unique opportunity to take on one of one of the UK’s most spectacularly situated coastal homes.
Description
The property represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to take on and finish the specification and fit out of one of the UK’s most spectacularly situated coastal homes.
The bespoke design has been brought to life through impressive engineering, with the building being anchored to the bed rock, blending whitewashed elevations with steel and glass, culminating with a lighthouse feature at one end giving almost 360 degree views of the coastline.
The position combines privacy with a diverse range of breath-taking views, all set in around 3 acres, which includes a large area of foreshore, a private tidal beach area and coves.
Further details including an online data room, brochure and interior video tour available from the agents upon request.
Location
Set between the beaches of Croyde and Saunton, the property is perfectly situated to take advantage of all that this wonderful section of the North Devon coastline has to offer.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the location cannot be beaten, with extensive walking opportunities along the South West Coastal Footpath, cycling along many of the areas quiet lanes and bridleways, as well as a plethora of watersports including coasteering, kayaking, paddle boarding and surfing of course, for which the area is most renowned.
The surrounding coastline is renowned for its unspoilt beauty, with much of it being owned and managed by The National Trust. Numerous spectacular cliffs, hidden coves and sandy beaches, with a hinterland of wild moorland, sparking river valleys and lush rolling hills, punctuate the timeless landscape. For golfing enthusiasts, there is the Saunton Golf Club, offering 36 holes of Championship Links Golf amongst the Braunton Burrows.
The nearby village of Croyde, is steeped in old-world charm with great input into the area by the young surfing community, tourism and walkers all served by as a good selection of local amenities and pubs.
Braunton and Barnstaple, to the south and east have more extensive amenities including schools, shops, doctors surgeries and a hospital at Barnstaple where there is also access to the North Devon Link Road, providing dual carriageway links to the M5 at Tiverton.
Planning permission has been granted for a helipad at the property, whilst there are also landing facilities at the nearby Saunton Sands Hotel. Train links to London Paddington (in about 2 hrs) can be found at Tiverton Parkway (M5 Junction 27) and there are International Airports at Bristol and Exeter.
Croyde Beach 0.6 miles (on foot), Saunton Sands 1 mile, Braunton 3.7 miles, Barnstaple 9.4 miles (All distances are approximate).
Square Footage: 7,530 sq ft
Acreage:
3 Acres
Additional Info
agents note: Savills are appointed on the instructions of Joint Receivers: H.Varsani & M.Yianni (Belleveue Mortlakes Chartered Surveyors & lpa Receivers)
viewings: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.
Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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