We are delighted to offer The Cleave which is a very attractive red brick house occupying a commanding position and taking full advantage of the superb views over Braunton, The Great Field, over to Bideford and Hartland in the distance and around to Lundy Island. Only with a full viewing can the position and views be fully appreciated. The house forms part of East Hill Estate at East Hill which has access from Higher Park Road. Therefore, the village amenities are close to hand, yet out of the hubbub of the village centre. With its lovely gardens, there are many places to sit and enjoy the views in this peaceful oasis which few properties, being so close to the village, enjoy. The property was built in the early 1900's as a Sea Captains' house and amongst the many features is a viewing area in the sitting room from where all the ships coming in and out of the estuary, could be observed. The present owners have been in residence for approximately 20 years and now feel the time has come to move on and therefore, there is the benefit of no onward chain. This means the property can be occupied with the minimum of delay.

The bright and spacious accommodation benefits uPVC double glazing and gas central heating and the rooms flow nicely with an attractive entrance porch leading into a good size entrance hall. The lounge has an open fireplace and stripped floors while the sitting room benefits the viewing area which takes full advantage of the views. There is a separate dining room with French doors out onto the side patio whilst the kitchen has been well fitted with the benefit of a larder. From the kitchen there is a very useful and good size utility room which again leads to the side but also to a rear courtyard, ideal for clothes drying. To the first floor is a very unusual split level landing and the first bedroom has an en suite bathroom with fine views over the village and beyond. There are 3 further bedrooms to this floor with separate shower room.

The property offers many interesting features including a viewing point from the sitting room which offers fine views right along the estuary around to Bideford & Bideford Bridge, Hartland in the distance and around to Lundy Island. This must be one of the best panoramic views Braunton has to offer!

Being an Edwardian house, the rooms have high ceilings with attractive cornices, some stripped floors and lovely doors with brass handles. The unusual split level landing is a particular feature of the property, together with the lovely fireplaces with tiled sides and mantles over. Many of the picture rails remain whilst the dining room has an unusual arched display recess.

The gardens are a particular delight with attractive steps leading up to the property where there is a patio area, this is a lovely place to enjoy the view. There are further patios and areas to sit, especially the large patio deck to the side of the property which is ideal for barbecuing and entertaining. To the side of the property there are further patios and steps down to a lovely rockery garden and lower patio area with fish pond. This is a super area to unwind and leads to a tunnel where a very useful workshop/store which is below the house which would be ideal as a wine cellar. There are lawned gardens to the front of the property and parking for 3 vehicles to the front of the house where there is also a useful garden tap.

The delightful bathroom is very well appointed with a slipper bath with claw and ball feet and a good sized walk in shower. To the 2nd floor there is excellent storage space and areas where multiple people can work from home. There is a further bedroom area with access into a large eaves area where there is a built in sauna. There is further access to 2 office spaces which allows the owner to work from home in comfort and space.

Properties of this nature are very few and far between and this is sure to appeal to those looking for a family home where one can work from home or, with a flexible accommodation, to cater for a dependant relative.


LOCATION
Situated just off East Hill the property stands in a convenient highly desirable location close to the village centre. Braunton village is considered to be one of the largest in the country and caters extremely well for its inhabitants with an excellent range of primary and secondary schools, public houses, churches and restaurants. There are many coffee houses whilst there are many shops to cater for everyday needs. The village is ideally situated for ease of access to the sandy beaches at Croyde and Saunton which are approximately 3 miles to the west. These are superb beaches renowned for their quality of surfing, whilst Saunton Sands also offer the renowned golf club with its two golf courses. There are many places to walk along either the south west coast path or the Tarka Trail back to Barnstaple, alternatively, Braunton Burrows has a vast idea for walking and dog walking. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty and a world heritage site as it is the largest dune system in the country.

Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon is approximately 5 miles to the south east and connected by a regular bus service. Here there are further amenities available including covered shopping in the town centre at Green Lanes, out of town shopping at Roundswell, the Queens Theatre, brand new Leisure centre and tennis club.

This convenient access to the M5 motorway via the North Devon Link Road whilst the Tarka Train Line connects to Exeter in the South which picks up the main to London.

Entrance Porch & Entrance Hall - Double glazed door off and stripped floor.

Lounge - 3.94m x 3.59m (12'11" x 11'9") - A superb room with stripped floor, ceiling cornice, attractive fireplace with tiled surround and mantle over.

Sitting Room - 4.17m x 3.55m (13'8" x 11'7" ) -

Further Viewing Area - 3m x 1.21m (9'10" x 3'11") - A delightful room, again with open fireplace, ceiling cornice and quite outstanding views.

Dining Room - 5.28m max x 3.27m (17'3" max x 10'8") - Arched display recess, stripped floor, French doors to the side patio.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.68m x 3.28m (18'7" x 10'9") - Recess ideal for gas cooker with mantle over, excellent range of work surfaces with range of drawers and cupboards below, tiled floor and walk in under stairs pantry.

Utility Room - 5.56m x 3.20m max (18'2" x 10'5" max) - Butlers sink, range of work surfaces.

Boiler Room - Door to side.

Clothes Drying/Courtyard Area -

First Floor - Unusual Split Level Landing -

Bedroom 1 - 4m x 3.60m (13'1" x 11'9") - Fine views, access to

Bathroom - panelled bath and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2 - 4.18m x 3.29m (13'8" x 10'9") - Wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3 - 3.69m x 3.56m (12'1" x 11'8") - Wash hand basin.

Bedroom 4 - 5.5m x 3.28m max (18'0" x 10'9" max) - Built in wardrobes, and wash hand basin.

Superb Family Bathroom - Free standing claw and ball roll top bath, walk in shower, wash hand basin and low level WC.

Shower Room - Airing cupboard, shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin.

2nd Floor Landing -

Bedroom 5 - 3.64m x 2.91m (11'11" x 9'6" ) - Access to large eaves storage with sauna.

2 Study Areas, Being L Shaped - 5.55m x 3.94m to 2.14m overall (18'2" x 12'11" to - This is an excellent area to work from home with 2 velux windows over the study area.

Outside - Superb gardens with al fresco dining on various patios, well stocked rockery gardens with an abundance of flowers, fishpond and lower lawn gardens. Very useful store under the house, ideal for wine cellar.

Off Road Parking For 3 Cars -

TENURE
Freehold

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
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SERVICES
All mains connected

COUNCIL TAX BAND
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