Studio Saunton, Saunton, Devon

This exceptional two-bedroom coastal home occupies a wonderfully elevated position at the heart of the spectacular North Devon National Landscape. Overlooking the gloriously golden Saunton Sands, its views extend across Braunton Burrows UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Taw-Torridge estuary and the Bristol Channel. The detached cedar-clad house was built in 2017 to a remarkable specification and has been exquisitely finished with natural materials. Expansive glazing accentuates the contemporary design and maximises exposure to the breathtaking scenery beyond.



Please note that the house is registered under holiday home status so cannot be occupied as a permanent dwelling; more information is available on request.



The Tour



Entry is on the upper floor, opening into a generous landing area where fully glazed vaulted ceilings illuminate a calm, neutral palette. Douglas fir floorboards (fitted throughout above underfloor heating) traverse down the stairs. A cascading integrated bookcase has been fitted on the descent to the open-plan living space below.



Here, an expanse of slim-framed glazing and sliding doors along the south-facing wall showers the room in light and allows the surrounding landscape to feature as a backdrop to daily life. A seating area in one corner is orientated towards a modern pedestal-style wood-burning stove; there is plenty of room on the other side of the room for dining. Ingenious lighting solutions are provided by an array of contemporary fittings and built-in low-level lights that can be adapted to suit any mood.



At the rear of the room, the kitchen is well equipped with a wall of sleek, minimalist units and an island with slate worktops, fully integrated Siemens appliances and wine fridge.



On the upper floor, the two double bedrooms have towering vaulted ceilings and generous proportions. In the principal, shutters can be folded back to capture a perfectly framed view - a particularly scenic setting for soaks in the freestanding nickel bathtub set to one side of the room.



The second bedroom has an en suite shower room, fully tiled in tactile riven slate.



Outside Space



A private garden lies to the front of the sliding doors with a patio area and outdoor cooking area, equipped with a pizza oven and Big Green Egg barbecue. This formal garden melds with the lawn beyond, which sits surrounded by Italian pencil Cypress trees. Beyond is a communal garden with direct access to the beach below.



At the upper level, there is a paved area for sitting and two allocated parking spaces.



The Area



Studio Saunton is located on the celebrated North Devon National Landscape coastline. It is home to renowned surfing beaches at Saunton, and Croyde Bay and Woolacombe - a designated World Surfing Reserve.



The South West coastal path, which passes the house, and the nearby Tarka Trail are among many of the extensive hiking routes in the area, alongside the spectacular landscapes of Exmoor National Park to the east, and Dartmoor, for cycling, canoeing and bouldering.



Saunton Sands beach is within a few minutes’ walk. This is backed by the impressive Braunton Burrows UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which is also home to two 18-hole links golf courses at the highly regarded Saunton Golf Club.



Croyde is a five-minute drive around the headland and Braunton has a good provision of daily amenities, including shops, schools, doctors, restaurants and pubs. The larger town of Barnstaple can be reached in 25 minutes and has a more extensive range of amenities, including an impressive art deco cinema and a local theatre.



A 20-minute drive away, Barnstaple station is the nearest and runs services to Exeter St Davids in just over an hour; services connect from here to London Paddington in a little over two hours. Exeter Airport is a 90-minute drive from the house.





Council Tax Band: D / Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: 999 years remaining / Ground Rent: None / Service Charge: £6,000 per annum; includes buildings insurance, freeholders’ administration or management charges, repairs to shared areas and the outside of the building, communal garden, CCTV.