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Guide price£1,400,000
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5 bedroom detached house for sale

Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon, EX39
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Detached house
5 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: D*
4,803 sq ft / 446 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Basic 15Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 reception rooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Modern
  • Outbuildings
  • Coastal
  • Detached
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Rural
This incredible, detached property offers more than 4,000 square feet of exquisite living space, combining modern elegance with fascinating original features.

Perched in an elevated position, the property commands breathtaking 360-degree views that stretch across the countryside, reaching as far as the North Devon coast, Cornwall, and Dartmoor..

Originally built as a water tower in the 1940s, the building has been meticulously transformed over the past four years to the highest standards. While preserving the character and unique features of the original structure, the conversion seamlessly integrates modern amenities, including underfloor heating, and top-of-the-line kitchen and bathroom fixtures. This exceptional restoration has been highlighted in national media, including features in “Grand Designs Magazine,” “Good Homes Magazine,” and an episode of “Derelict Rescue” that documented the renovation process.

Spanning three floors, nearly every room in this home provides captivating views of the countryside and beyond. The crowning feature of the property is the top floor, an extraordinary open-plan living area that includes a sitting room, dining space, and kitchen beneath the original domed ceiling. The kitchen is by Wren, and has been featured in numerous publications including on their own website, and comprises an excellent range of integrated AEG appliances. An array of windows floods the top floor space with natural light, while two bi-fold doors and French doors with Juliet balconies create a seamless connection between indoors and out. The original access shaft with steel ladder remains in situ, providing a fabulous centre point for the bespoke dining table with seating for at least 10 people. This floor is the perfect spot to enjoy warm summer days and breathtaking sunsets.

The home includes four to five generously-sized bedrooms, complemented by three luxurious bath and shower rooms, all of which boast an abundance of character and natural light. The principal bedroom is particularly special, offering a Juliet balcony, a large walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite bathroom and a large dressing room.

The craftsmanship of this conversion is evident throughout, with no expense spared. The property boasts a stunning Wren kitchen, frequently featured in various publications, along with bespoke, high-quality bathroom suites.

Outside
Outside, the property is just as impressive, with gardens that wrap around the tower, offering privacy and spectacular countryside views. A porcelaintiled terrace with outdoor seating, crafted from the original front doors of the water tower, provides the perfect space for outdoor entertaining.

Accessed via an electric gated entrance, the property features a gravel driveway with ample parking and turning space, leading to a detached double garage.

Whether you're looking for a permanent residence, a second home, or an investment as a holiday let, this fully furnished home is available with no ongoing chain.

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This exceptional detached property is nestled in a prime elevated position, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. Just two miles from the property is the charming historic fishing village of Clovelly and Hartland is only a 4 mile drive and offers a good range of local amenities including shops, Post Office, medical centre, primary school, pubs and a restaurant. The area is also famed for its breath-taking clifftop walks, safe bathing beaches and popular beauty spots, including Clovelly, Welcome Mouth, Hartland Quay, Stanbury Mouth and Bucks Mills.

Nearby villages include Bucks Mills, Welcombe, and Woolsery. Woolsery, in particular, is home to the renowned Farmers Arms pub and restaurant, along with a boutique village shop, Post Office, and a fish and chip takeaway, all part of “The Collective,” a recently refurbished hub of local amenities.

The property is approximately 9 miles from the port and market town of Bideford, and about 18 miles from Barnstaple, the regional center. Barnstaple offers a wide array of amenities and recreational activities and provides access to the North Devon A361 link road, which connects to the M5 motorway. The property also enjoys easy access to Cornwall, with the nearest point of its coastline just 6.5 miles away, and the town of Bude around 16 miles distant.

Two big local attractions for walkers are the South West Coast Path, which passes nearby, and the Brownsham National Trust land, just 2 miles from the property. Brownsham offers woodland and coastal walks within the protected area and is very popular.

Transportation links are excellent, with the area accessible from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway via the A361 North Devon Link Road, which continues onto the A39 Atlantic Highway. The nearest train station is in Barnstaple, offering connections to Exeter, where mainline services to London Paddington take just over two hours. Alternatively, Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station is about a 90-minute drive and also offers direct routes to London and beyond.

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    Exeter is an extremely desirable place to live, with one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe. With its easy access to award winning beaches and countryside walks, residents are able to lead the good life, whilst having access to a well-regarded business hub. The city remains a popular place to live due to the varied and attractive architecture and high standard of state and independent schooling, along with Exeter University, which is considered one of the best in Europe. The accessible train links to London are excellent and it is possible to be in the capital within two hours and seven minutes on the fast train. Exeter airport is in close proximity and this provides international and regional connections. From our office in the centre of Exeter at 19 Southernhay East, Knight Frank helps homebuyers  find their new home in Exeter. Relocating from abroad? We can help make your move to Exeter stress-free through our relocation services.

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