luxury contemporary houses for sale Braunton, United Kingdom

A truly exceptional, detached modern home, which has been thoughtfully completed and impeccably styled, transforming a blank canvas into a striking contemporary coastal retreat. Every element has been carefully considered to enhance both everyday living and entertaining. Practical porcelain flooring flows throughout, which the current seller has softened by stunning statement wall finishes, including teal and rich copper colour scheme which creates depth and character throughout. Expansive estuary and sea views inspired a sophisticated palette, blending tone and pattern to reflect the surrounding landscape. A dramatic central staircase anchors the home, celebrating its scale and architectural presence. Lighting has been curated to create atmosphere at every moment of the day, with hand-blown glass globes, waxed mille-feuille shades and architectural pendants providing a warm and refined glow. Bespoke joinery is showcased throughout, from textured wallpapered door fronts to tambour detailing and polished copper finishes, each detail adding richness and individuality, which results in a beautifully presented coastal home that fully embraces its commanding outlook. Seamless interiors, elegant finishes all carefully crafted, combine to create a lifestyle defined by comfort, sophistication and understated wow factor. Step Inside Perched to command one of the finest vantage points in the area, this exceptional high-specification home has been meticulously designed for effortless living and unforgettable entertaining. With the principal accommodation arranged on the first floor, every key living space has been positioned to capture the breathtaking panoramic views stretching from Hartland Point across to Saunton Sands, creating a home where the landscape becomes part of the interior experience. Ascending to the first floor, you are welcomed by a generous open-plan landing that immediately sets the tone. Far more than a transitional space, it doubles as a comfortable seating area, with fitted cabinetry creating a refined yet inviting retreat where expansive glazing frames the ever-changing vista from every elevation. It’s a place to pause, read, reflect, or simply take in the extraordinary surroundings. The sense of light and openness is remarkable. Extensive glazing throughout ensures the views are not just admired, but fully embraced, creating a seamless connection between inside and out. A Kitchen Crafted for Entertaining At the heart of the home lies a magnificent kitchen and dining space. Bespoke cabinetry and thoughtfully designed storage solutions offer clean lines and effortless practicality, while a substantial island/ breakfast bar provides the perfect focal point for gatherings. Fully integrated, high-end appliances ensure this kitchen performs as beautifully as it looks. The expansive dining area comfortably accommodates large celebrations, intimate dinner parties, and everything in between, a true hub for entertaining family and friends. Sliding doors open onto the balcony, extending the living space outdoors. Here you can enjoy al fresco dining and relaxed gatherings. The glass balustrade ensures uninterrupted views that you may never wish to leave. Steps down from the kitchen lead into the vaulted living room, a space of architectural drama and warmth. Two striking 90-degree corner windows flood the room with natural light and deliver truly panoramic views across the coastline. A stylish, modern inset wood burner, adds a further focal point. The vaulted ceiling enhances the sense of space, while the layout retains an inviting atmosphere, ideal for relaxed evenings or hosting on a larger scale. Completing the first floor is the stunning master suite, a sanctuary of comfort and indulgence. A spacious walk-in wardrobe and bespoke storage provide both elegance and functionality, while the large en-suite shower room is finished to an exceptional standard. The true showpiece is the freestanding bath, perfectly positioned to capture the spectacular estuary views. The ground floor continues to impress, offering four beautifully proportioned bedrooms designed to provide comfort and flexibility for family and guests alike. Two of the bedrooms benefit from stylish en-suite shower rooms, while a spacious four-piece family bathroom, complete with separate bath and shower, serves the remaining rooms with ease. The fifth bedroom is currently arranged as a dedicated cinema room, creating the perfect setting for relaxed evenings and family movie nights. Sliding patio doors open directly onto the outside space. Just beyond is an outdoor wine storage space. Completing the ground floor is a highly practical utility area, fitted with additional built-in appliances and ample storage to keep the main living spaces beautifully uncluttered. A door from here provides internal access to the adjoining double garage, ensuring everyday convenience is seamlessly integrated into this exceptional home. Outside Step outside and you’re greeted by a large brick driveway leading to a double garage, offering both practicality and impressive kerb appeal. The beautifully maintained gardens wrap around the property, with level lawned area to the front, extending around to the side and rear, creating a wonderful sense of space and privacy. Sitting underneath the balcony is the partially covered patio which provides the perfect setting to sit and enjoy the view, while a variety of tucked-away seating areas are nestled across the remainder of the gardens with mature shrubs and planting, blending seamlessly into the surroundings. Completing the outdoor space is the hot tub, an ideal spot to relax, unwind, and take in the stunning views across the estuary and countryside. This is a home designed not simply to be lived in, but to be experienced. A rare combination of architectural excellence, superior specification, and unrivalled views, it offers an elevated lifestyle in every sense. SERVICES Mains water, electricity, air source heat pump heating. Private drainage (shared)

Welcome to this extensively extended and comprehensively renovated contemporary home, beautifully presented and perfect for modern family living. Nestled in a tranquil, sunny south-facing location, this stunning property is elevated above the highly sought-after coastal village of Woolacombe. From here, you can enjoy outstanding, far-reaching views down the valley, across the village, and over the golden sand surfing beaches to Baggy and Hartland Points, and across Woolacombe Bay to Lundy Island. Situated on a generous private plot of approximately 1/3 acre, this home boasts a sweeping driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles, leading to a large integral garage and a covered outdoor shower—ideal for rinsing off after a day at the beach. The home is ideal as a permanent residence or as a high-quality holiday home/holiday let. Projected income from holiday letting for the year is £67,000 with peak weekly rates around £4,000. This fabulous level of potential income really does make this a very attractive investment opportunity. The property has modern clean lines and white rendered elevations set off against graphite coloured double glazed windows at door on the rear elevation and low maintenance cladding. There is gas fired underfloor heating throughout with zoned controls and a Nest lighting system installed (requires connection). Step inside to admire the stunning, high-specification, light-filled accommodation. At the heart of the home is a 27-foot long, dual-aspect living room and kitchen, featuring over 22 feet of glazed bi-folding doors. These doors perfectly frame the wonderful coastal vista and open onto a huge south-facing sunny terrace, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The sleek and stylish kitchen area is complemented by composite work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances, including two ovens, an electric hob with extractor canopy, a microwave, and housing for an American-style fridge/freezer. A large breakfast bar, perfect for casual family dining and morning coffee, houses a sink with a Quooker boiler tap, waste disposal, a dishwasher, and a wine cooler. A solid wood floor extends through the room to the lounge area, offering plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining. The ground floor features two double-sized bedrooms, served by a well-appointed, tiled shower room with contemporary fittings, making it ideal for elderly or less-abled residents. The hallway offers excellent storage options and connects via a personnel door to the large integral garage. The entire first floor is devoted to a luxurious master bedroom suite, though the space and setup of the accommodation can be adapted to suit the needs of the occupants. The fabulous bedroom enjoys views down the valley to the beach, bay, and sea, directly from the bed. A Juliet balcony adds an elegant touch. The large dressing area could be modified to create a fourth bedroom if needed, and the opulent bathroom features a large walk-in shower, separate bath, twin hand basins, and a toilet, all complemented by elegant tiling. Outside, at road level, there is a visitor parking area with space for three vehicles. A tarmacked driveway sweeps down to the front door, providing easy access, with further parking spaces available. A recessed covered porch area provides entry to the integral garage, which has an electrically operated door and can offer covered, secure parking or storage/workshop space. At the rear of the garage is a utility area with a sink and a rear door to a lean-to store and garden access. Don't forget the handy outdoor shower too. The stunning raised wraparound sun terrace is a standout feature of this splendid home, perfect for outdoor entertaining, dining, barbecues, sunbathing, and taking in the jaw-dropping sunsets throughout the year. Terraced lawned gardens with levelled areas provide ample space for children’s play, including a climbing wall. The enclosed boundaries make the gardens pet-friendly, and a gated access onto a rear lane offers a shorter route to the village amenities and beaches. This fine example of a modern-day coastal home is not to be missed! Woolacombe sits on the rugged North Devon coast and amidst the surrounding National Trust land, and is an extremely popular and well known village throughout the UK primarily due to its stunning golden sand beach. Many visitors flock to the area throughout the year but especially through the summer months. The village has an array of facilities which include small independent shops, a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants to suit all pockets and tastes, a medical centre, pharmacy and a primary school which has an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted. As well as the 2½ miles of golden sand that stretch across to Putsborough, there are Barricane and Combesgate beaches which have rock pools to explore and the former having a beachside kiosk selling delicious Sri Lankan curries through the summer season. There is also Grunta beach which is a smaller and quieter private cove. The surrounding National Trust land and the South West Coastal Footpath provides miles and miles of walking to enjoy some of the finest coastal scenery on offer. There are a variety of leisure facilities and excellent nearby golf courses with the best known being the two links courses at Saunton, one of which is at championship standard. The Exmoor National Park is also just a short drive away. Barnstaple is North Devon's main trading centre and is approximately 12 miles away and has many of the bigger name shops, a rail link to Exeter which has direct trains to London, and direct access to the main A361 North Devon Link Road which joins the M5 at junction 27. There is a helipad at Chivenor and the nearest airports are at Exeter and Bristol. Call us now to book your viewing!

Centery Farm offers a truly exceptional opportunity to enjoy the very best of Devon’s unspoilt countryside, combined with the benefit of an established and thriving income stream. This beautifully refurbished Victorian farmhouse, complemented by two elegant attached cottages and a further detached cottage, is set within private, secluded grounds and presents an ideal lifestyle purchase—whether for multi-generational living, a change of pace, or a ready-made holiday letting business. Currently run as a highly successful and profitable self-catering retreat, full financial details are available upon request. Centery Farm lends itself equally to those seeking to expand a portfolio or to create a rewarding home-and-income lifestyle in a peaceful rural setting. The Main House At the heart of the property lies a charming and generously proportioned farmhouse, seamlessly blending period character with modern convenience. A welcoming entrance hall leads through to spacious ground floor accommodation, including a cosy sitting room with feature fireplace and an impressive 22 ft dining room, bathed in natural light and opening onto a south-facing terrace—perfect for entertaining. The farmhouse-style kitchen is both practical and inviting, featuring a range cooker, timber cabinetry and ample preparation space. Additional rooms include a utility kitchen, laundry room, office, cloakroom and larder, ensuring excellent functionality. Upstairs, there are four well-appointed bedrooms, two of which enjoy large en suite bathrooms, alongside a stylish family bathroom. Duckdown Cottage Adjoining the main house yet offering complete privacy, Duckdown Cottage is a well-presented two-storey accommodation. It comprises a bright sitting room with fireplace and garden access, a fitted kitchen with adjoining utility, and two double bedrooms, both with en suite facilities—ideal for guests or extended family. The Dairy Cottage Designed for single-level living, The Dairy Cottage offers a contemporary, open-plan layout. The spacious kitchen, living and dining area features bi-fold doors opening onto a private garden, alongside a freestanding log burner. There are three en suite bedrooms and a guest cloakroom, making it perfectly suited to holiday letting or independent occupation. The Milking Shed This detached, single-storey conversion provides modern accommodation with a vaulted open-plan living/kitchen area and French doors leading to its own private garden. Two bedrooms are served by a stylish shower room, offering a fresh and contemporary feel. The Jam Shed In addition, a two-bedroom static caravan provides further income potential as a holiday let which enjoys its own parking and gardens. Outside The property extends to approximately 6 acres, approached via a sweeping gravel driveway leading to a spacious forecourt with ample parking and turning space. Each dwelling benefits from its own private garden, while extensive paved terraces serve the main house and cottages. The grounds include workshops and former stabling, along with a paddock that previously held consent for five touring caravans. Beautiful lawned gardens, mature trees and well-established planting lead into a copse and pastureland beyond, ensuring both privacy and a picturesque setting.

Coming up the driveway with silver birch lining either side really is only a small taster of what lies beyond. The handsome farmhouse sits back on the left above the drive, before it turns off to the ample parking for the cottages. Farmhouse Approached across an enclosed paved courtyard and coming in through the front door, one is immediately struck by the contemporary feel that has been created inside. A fine reception hall guides you in, with Walnut doors featuring aluminium horizontal inserts, a Porcelain tiled floor that extends through other parts of the ground floor complimented by hard wood stairs, having glass side panels and risers, leading to the first floor. The sitting room with its log burner is a delightful south westerly facing room having a log burner sat upon a stone hearth with fireplace surround. Continuing down the hall is a double aspect office. The splendid south westerly facing drawing room has a fireplace with inset Clearview stove and adjacent luminated display cupboards with glass fronts as a focal point. Having two large sash windows, this is a wonderful room to be in at any time of day but especially mid afternoon through to the early evening as the sun pours in. They say the heart of a home is the kitchen and this is the theme expressed by our clients by creating a wonderful ‘T’ shaped entertaining environment, combining a double aspect 30’ kitchen/family opening into an 18’ dining room, allowing refectory table dining for 10. The kitchen offers an extensive range of burgundy wall, floor and drawer units with concealed lighting, all balanced with granite work surfacing and a substantial island unit. The kitchen design is based around someone who enjoys cooking offering an induction hob with extractor and light above, oven, grill, microwave, tall fridge and separate tall freezer, dishwasher and waste disposal/recycling drawer. Two pairs of bifold doors open up into the garden thus creating even more entertaining space during the warmer months. Leading off is a generous size utility room with ample storage and appliance space, with doors leading off into a small study on one side which overlooks the garden and a useful boot room with external door to the courtyard outside. Rounding off the accommodation on the ground floor is a stylish cloakroom. Upstairs is a fusion of contemporary with traditional farmhouse panel doors to the rooms with brass knobs whilst the decoration is finished in a modern style. The whole right side of the first floor is taken up with a substantial main bedroom, dressing room and large en suite having a wooden floor, double ended spa bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and WC with hidden cistern. There are two further double bedrooms, a single room currently used as a second dressing room and a family bathroom with bath, shower, wash hand basin and WC. Gardens Large areas of terracing run adjacent to the house and provide ample room for al fresco entertaining with the wonderful gardens as a back drop. As a garden designer, our client has put much thought into the layout, the positioning and planting throughout the formal gardens with several places to sit and relax throughout. There are several areas all zoned differently, with lawns for playing on, to vegetable patches, to Japanese water garden with bridge, to a Mediterranean hot garden. Outside the kitchen across from the terrace is a long Rill water feature taking the eye into the distance. Strategically placed is a selection of steel and wooden structures giving further form and shape to the environment. Planting includes, box, banana, ferns, acer, bamboo, black bamboo, button lavender, lavender, lily Crocosmia and Photinia to mention but a few. Parking The house has its own separate parking beside the formal gardens. Primrose Cottage This is held under a section 106 agreement as an Annexe and currently falls outside the holiday accommodation. It is an ideal relative cottage, as demonstrated in the current living arrangements, and offers a sitting room overlooking its own garden with doors out into it, a kitchen/breakfast room with plenty of units, hob, oven and microwave, along with a double bedroom and en suite. Planning was passed in 2019 to enlarge the accommodation to create a larger shower room, a walk in wardrobe, larger living area with sun room, separate kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. Stables and Paddocks These are found adjacent to the farmhouse and Primrose Cottage. The paddocks all interlink on this side of the grounds with the main paddock being on the South Westerly side adjacent to some of the cottages and cottages parking area. The Holiday Cottages Over recent years these have all undergone extensive refurbishment, upgrading, and have been refurnished which has paid off dividends, with several Visit England rating awards including the Prestige 5 Star Gold, winning the South West of England Prestige award for holiday accommodation 2024/2025 and being rated 5.0 on Trip advisor. All of the cottages have their own welcoming and homely feel, private gardens of varying sizes with six of them sleeping 4 plus a cot, with a further one sleeping 6 plus a cot. Facilities in the cottages include Combi boilers for heating and water TV with Freeview and DVD player Radio and CD player Washer/dryer Fridge and full size freezer Electric oven and hob Or fridge/freezer Dishwasher Microwave Bread making machine Nespresso coffee machine Milk frother Iron and ironing board Hairdryer Baby and toddler equipment WIFI Children are well catered for within the complex. A two storey Indoor Play Barn offers a soft play area for babies, toddlers and children up to 3 years. Downstairs is set up for imaginative play with a shop to serve pizzas or ice-creams, dressing up costumes, and more. There’s plenty of comfortable sofas for parents to sit and relax while the children play. The Indoor Play Barn also houses toilet & hand washing facilities which are accessible from either inside or outside. Within the Tractor Play Barn are a good selection of ride on tractors and cars, ideal for those odd rainy days. Have your friends over for tea in the playhouse or get messy in the sand and water play tables. There’s also a fort, arts and crafts, and more. The Den provides older children with table football, a pool table and toys. The enclosed Outdoor Play Area has a varied selection of swings, slides, climbing frames, picnic tables and for the musical amongst us percussion chimes! Before heading into the woodland walks down to the stream and pond is a fire pit and circular rotunda which is an ideal spot to while away the hours. Please refer to the brochure for the holiday cottages floor plans. Outbuildings Adjacent to the farm is a prefabricated building that acts as storage and laundry facility for all the bed linen, towels etc. Parking Each of the cottages has a space in the communal parking area. Services Mains water, electricity and private sewage treatment plant. Heating via oil. Within the on site plant room is a filtration system for a private water supply currently not in use. Agents Note The lane off the main road is owned by Homelea Farm and the complex has rights of access. Summary Birchill Farm represents a unique blend of elegant country living and thriving holiday enterprise. Whether as a private residence with guest accommodation, a multi-generational estate, or an award-winning hospitality business, it offers exceptional lifestyle and investment opportunities in one of the UK’s most sought-after rural regions.

Ford Mill Farm is an enchanting former farm which is now is used as a smallholding with characterful farmhouse, two established holiday lets, multiple barns and stables and over 8 acres of unspoiled Devon countryside. Tucked away in a truly idyllic setting on the outskirts of the picturesque North Devon village of Woolsery, Ford Mill Farm offers an exceptional opportunity to embrace the rural lifestyle in one of the South West’s most scenic and peaceful locations. This captivating farmstead comes complete with approximately 8.75 acres of gardens, paddocks, a spring-fed ornamental lake, smaller pond with 'Monet Bridge', stabling, and two beautifully converted holiday cottages, all nestled within a charming and private valley with stream and river borders. Lovingly maintained and sensitively modernised, the main farmhouse dates back in parts to the 17th century and exudes timeless character, with exposed beams, natural stonework, traditional fireplaces, and generous room proportions that reflect its long agricultural heritage. In direct contrast the kitchen and interlinking conservatory as well as the first-floor veranda provides a blend between the old and modern contemporary finishes. In addition to the principal residence, the property also includes two holiday lets The Dairy and The Shippon offering scope for continued income generation or multigenerational use. Step Inside As you enter the main farmhouse, you're greeted by a welcoming and spacious entrance hall that leads into a series of characterful living spaces with downstairs shower room. The principal sitting room is centred around a large feature fireplace with wood-burning stove, perfect for cosy evenings. Adjacent is a second reception room, which offers flexibility as a formal dining area, snug, or study. The heart of the home is the expansive contemporary kitchen which forms part of an extension, thoughtfully positioned to take full advantages of the grounds. With an array of fitted units, traditional range cooker, ample workspace including a kitchen island, and a generous dining area, it’s an ideal space for family gatherings or entertaining guests. The kitchen also enjoys direct access to the garden via the adjacent boot room, allowing for relaxed indoor-outdoor living during warmer months. The ground floor also enjoys an additional shower room, utility room and pantry off the kitchen. Upstairs, the main farmhouse offers four bedrooms positioned off a main landing, all with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The principal suite has been fully vaulted and now features exposed wooden beams and an inter linking private en-suite bathroom as well as direct access onto a roof terrace. Further double bedroom at the opposite end as well as two bedrooms are also served by an upstsairs W.C. Step Outside The grounds at Ford Mill Farm are nothing short of magical. A sweeping private driveway leads past the agricutural barns and three stables, opening into a large parking area and courtyard. The farmhouse is set in beautifully maintained gardens with sweeping lawns, flower borders, vegetable plots, and sun terraces that take in the idyllic surroundings. Beyond the formal gardens lie paddocks and prediminantly flat pasture land with lawned pathways, ideal for equestrian or smallholding use. The spring-fed lake, set within its own clearing, attracts a rich variety of wildlife and provides a serene spot for quiet reflection or informal picnics and is believed to hold carp fish. Several outbuildings, including a stable block, offer flexible space for livestock, storage, or further development, subject to the necessary consents. Running at the base of the plot is the River Torridge which at the furtherest corner has a picturesque spot which needs to be appreciated and is perfect for observing local wildlife or a quite reflection area. Holiday Cottages A key feature of this unique property is its established holiday accommodation, offering a valuable and proven income stream. Positioned at the rear of the main courtyard sit two charming stone-built holiday cottages, each carefully converted and fully self-contained. These cottages blend rustic charm with modern comfort, and are currently used for holiday letting throughout the year. They enjoy their own outdoor spaces, ensuring guest privacy and a truly relaxing countryside escape. NB: The internet is on Starlink which is boasting 100mbps on download and upload is approximately 20mbps.