Woolacombe, North Devon
Guide Price
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
2,116 sq ft
197 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Five bedrooms – flexible space for family or guests
- Beach nearby – 20-minute walk to Woolacombe Beach
- Open-plan living – seamless indoor-outdoor flow
- Detached annexe –ideal for relatives or friends
- Quiet location – country lane privacy close to village
- Ample parking – gated drive with boat/motorhome space
- Strong connections – M5 & London trains just over 2 hrs
- Landscaped gardens – decks, pond and BBQ area
- Stylish remodel (2021) – modern comfort throughout
- EPC : C & Council Tax: D
Description
The Story:
There are places that simply feel different.
Where the world slows, the air tastes fresher and the horizon seems to stretch forever. The Cedars is one of those rare havens.
Tucked quietly above Woolacombe, it offers a life where mornings begin with the sound of birdsong, days drift between the garden and the beach, and evenings end with sunsets painting the sky over sea and countryside.
Here, peace and privacy are a given, yet the village is within a stroll, the surf always within reach. It is a home shaped for laughter and conversation, for quiet reflection and joyful gatherings, for a lifestyle where space, style and tranquillity are woven together by design.
Description
The Cedars is a stylish and substantial family home, completely redesigned and remodelled in 2021 by the current owners. Now presented in turnkey condition, it offers contemporary interiors, versatile living spaces, and a detached one-bedroom annexe that adds valuable flexibility.
Set in an elevated and private position with views across coast and countryside, The Cedars combines privacy with accessibility. The main five-bedroom house, together with landscaped gardens and ample parking, creates a rare opportunity within walking distance of the golden sands at Woolacombe.
Accommodation
At the centre of the main house lies a superb open-plan kitchen/dining/living area with three sets of sliding doors opening onto a veranda and gardens.
A central wood burner creates a welcoming focal point, while the kitchen includes a pantry and a stylish central island with breakfast bar.
The ground floor also provides a utility, cloakroom, and two double bedrooms, each with its own modern en-suite shower room. Versatility.
Upstairs, a turned timber staircase leads to a bright galleried study landing. The principal bedroom suite includes a dressing room and a generous en-suite with bath and separate shower. Two further double bedrooms and a family shower room complete the first floor.
The Annex
The detached annexe complements the main house beautifully and provides well arranged ancillary accommodation, with a conservatory-style dining space, open-plan kitchen and living room, a double bedroom with en suite, and its own private courtyard. It is ideally suited to family overflow, visiting guests, home working or creative pursuits, with the added benefit of a useful storage shed and outdoor shower for beach days. There may also be scope to extend further, subject to the necessary permissions. The planning permission for the building restricts its use to accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling and does not permit use as a separate dwelling, holiday unit, letting unit or for commercial business use. Any buyer wishing to explore alternative uses should make their own enquiries with North Devon Council.
Outside
A gated gravel driveway provides ample parking for multiple vehicles with room for a boat or motorhome. The wraparound veranda extends the living space outdoors, while the landscaped gardens include a tranquil pond, raised decked seating, a covered barbecue shelter, and a range of useful outbuildings. Designed for privacy, relaxation and entertaining, the gardens create a true extension of the home.
Situation
Few coastal villages can rival the lifestyle that Woolacombe offers. Renowned for its award-winning three-mile beach, the village is a haven for surfers, walkers and families, with a vibrant mix of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. The South West Coast Path passes nearby, offering dramatic coastal walks in either direction.
The property sits quietly at the end of a no-through country lane, enjoying wide views to the sea and surrounding countryside, yet is only a 20-minute walk into Woolacombe itself. Excellent local schools include Woolacombe Primary (rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted), with further options at Braunton, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple, and the renowned West Buckland School a little further afield.
Connectivity is strong: Barnstaple (about 30 minutes by car) provides mainline rail to Exeter, while the North Devon Link Road connects to the M5 at Tiverton (J27) in around 45 minutes. From there, Tiverton Parkway offers fast trains to London Paddington in just over two hours. Exeter and Bristol airports are also within reach for national and international travel.
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Services
Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired central heating to the main house. Bottled gas for the annexe. Timber frame with slate roof. Ultrafast broadband is available in the area, and mobile coverage is provided by several networks. Private drainage with a brand new system currently being installed.
North Devon
North Devon is a place people tend to feel rather than just describe. Its appeal lies in the contrast, long sandy beaches, hidden coves, open moorland, wooded valleys and a coastline that can feel both dramatic and restorative within the same afternoon.
This is a landscape that naturally draws life outdoors. Walkers, swimmers, surfers, golfers, cyclists and those who simply value open space and sea air are well served here. The coastline offers some of the South West’s most loved beaches, including Woolacombe, Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton Sands, Instow and Westward Ho!, while quieter coves, cliff paths and estuary walks give the area a softer, more hidden character.
Inland, the scenery changes again. Exmoor National Park opens up a very different world of moorland, wooded combes, river valleys and far-reaching views. The Tarka Trail, the Torridge Valley and the wider network of footpaths and lanes make the countryside part of everyday life rather than something saved for weekends.
There is also something increasingly valuable about the pace of life here. North Devon still feels grounded. The communities are real, the landscape is close, and there is a sense of breathing room that many buyers are now actively seeking. Homes in this part of the world appeal because they offer more than bricks and mortar. They offer space, rhythm, connection and a different quality of life.
Barnstaple provides the main commercial hub for the region, with shops, schools, leisure facilities, healthcare and rail links, while the North Devon Link Road gives access towards the M5, Tiverton Parkway and Exeter. It means North Devon can feel tucked away without being cut off, which is an important part of its appeal.
For many, the decision to move here is not simply about changing address. It is about choosing a life with more landscape in it, more time outdoors, more room to breathe, and a stronger connection to coast, countryside and community.
By Design Homes North Devon & Exmoor is part of the wider By Design Homes network – a collective of experienced, premium estate agents delivering bespoke one-to-one service across the UK and internationally. Based here in the heart of North Devon, I combine local knowledge and personal attention with the strength and reach of a national brand. For discreet, expert advice, please feel free to contact me directly.
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- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
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Monthly repayments£4,514
Property: £ 900,000
Deposit: £ 90,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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