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Down Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33

Offers in excess of £410,000

5 Beds 4 Baths 2 Receptions

REF: BAN220058

PROPERTY FEATURES

  • Unique opportunity to acquire a building plot
  • Highly sought after elevated position
  • Panoramic views over the estuary & out to sea
  • Planning permission for a spacious luxury detached five bedroom, four bathroom residence with balcony, gym, double garage, off-road parking & garden
  • Fabulous location
  • Easy access to amenities and the spectacular coastline

THE PROPERTY

BUILD YOUR OWN "GRAND DESIGNS" PROPERTY! A unique opportunity to acquire a spectacular building plot in a highly sought after residential village with fantastic panoramic views. Location - The plot is situated in the highly favoured location within the sought after village of Braunton, in an elevated position enjoying outstanding views. The proposed property will be within walking distance of the superb range of amenities in the village and will also enjoys easy access to the North Devon coastline at Saunton and Croyde, as well as the Braunton Burrows and Crow Point. Braunton offers a great range of amenities including a number of restaurants and pubs, shops and a local supermarket as well as a community centre, further supermarket, primary and secondary schooling, churches and a medical centre. The spectacular North Devon coastline, recently selected as a ''World Surfing Reserve' (WSR) - the first in the UK and only cold-water WSR in the world - is easily accessible, with the revered safe and sandy beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Putsborough around 3/4.5/4 miles away respectively, with Saunton also offering a championship golf course. The regional centre of Barnstaple is located around 5 miles away and offers all the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. Communications - The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is located at the regional centre of Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter, where there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is around an hours' drive, which connects to London and beyond. Mileages Braunton Village - Within walking distance Saunton - 3 miles Croyde - 4.5 miles Barnstaple - 5 miles The Plot - This is an extremely rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a building plot in an elevated position commanding spectacular panoramic views across Braunton Burrows, the estuary and out to sea and towards Hartland Point in the distance. The plans offer spacious reverse living accommodation designed to maximise the views. The proposed property will benefit from five bedrooms (two en-suite), four bath/shower rooms, a gym, large balcony and a double garage. A full set of plans are available from the selling agents upon request and the CGI shows a representation of the views that this truly spectacular property will enjoy, when constructed. Opportunities of this quality and location seldom become available to the open market. Agent's Note: Planning permission was granted under application number 72836 under North Devon District Council on the 9th September 2021. The planning permission granted is for 2 dwellings, the vendors intend to retain the western plot. The CGI image shows the eastern plot constructed but the western plot as bare land. A set of plans and drawings are available via the council's website or from the selling agents upon request. Local Authority - North Devon District Council - 01271 327711. Directions - From Barnstaple, proceed on the A361 towards Braunton. Upon reaching the first mini roundabout, proceed straight across, passing the garage on your left hand side. At the next mini roundabout, continue straight across, and take the first turning on the right, into Wrafton Road. Proceed along this road, passing the Travis Perkins on your right hand side, and the secondary school on your left hand side. Continue along this road until you reach the mini roundabout. Proceed straight across here, and continue along this road, and then turn right into East Hill (leading to Down Lane), which is signposted. Proceed along this road for a short distance and then turn left into Down Lane. Proceed up the hill and park at the entrance to Down Cottage and Briar Patch and proceed on foot down the lane, where the plot will be situated on the right hand side.