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Following a recent planning permission agreement Apartment 3 at Chalet Saunton can now benefit from fully residential status if the new owners require it.
Meaning year round living and standard loan terms with banks and other mortgage providers. Quite unique for this asset class.
The Chalet is located in one of the most sought-after locations overlooking Saunton Sands Beach with uninterrupted beach views which are hard to beat, the rare opportunity to purchase a property with direct access to the beach.
This fantastic development was completed in 2017 by the historic owners of the site to this high level of international standards which is the epitome of luxury coastal living.
Currently, an extremely successful holiday letting which has been featured in; Forbes, The Week, The Evening Standard and Country Life.
Positioned on the west side of the building have superior views over Saunton Sands Beach.
Nestled within a private entrance lobby, an inner hallway guides you to three generously proportioned double bedrooms and a spacious family shower room adorned in imperial art deco style, boasting marble walls and an indulgent oversized rainhead shower.
The main bedroom offers opulent amenities, featuring a standalone roll-top bath and an en suite cloakroom for added convenience.
The living area exudes elegance, providing captivating vistas of the sands and dunes through three sets of double doors, each adorned with charming New England-style shutters, leading to a sprawling full-width balcony.
Whitewashed oak floors with underfloor heating create a warm ambience, complemented by the discreetly recessed 60' TV.
The kitchen is a chef's delight, equipped with a comprehensive range of units beneath a sleek slate worktop, along with a generously sized island hosting a hob complete with a pop-up extractor unit.
Additional appliances include an oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, wine fridge, and washing machine, ensuring effortless convenience for daily living.
Saunton is a small village lying 2 miles west of Braunton and is known for its long stretch of surfing sandy beach (believed to be approximately 3 miles long), perfect for wind surfing, surfing, paddle boarding, bodyboarding, swimming etc and dogs are allowed on the beach all year around.
The beach connects to the unesco Reserve sight of Braunton Burrows as well as Crow Point to the far end and it has been used as a background for many music videos and films.
Saunton Golf Course with its two championship links courses is also in Saunton and both the Golf Club and Saunton Sands Hotel, along with the Beachside Café and Grills offer places to eat.
Saunton also has a Landeez all terrain wheelchair which enables those with disabilities to be able to enjoy the beach as well.
At the entrance to the Car Park (on the B3231) is a bus stop which has buses running to Croyde and Georgeham in one direction and to Braunton, Barnstaple and beyond in the other.
There is also a pretty church in the village and many scenic walks. From the M5 exit at J27 take the A361 towards Barnstaple.
At Barnstaple stay on the A361 which becomes a ring road and will be signposted Ilfracombe and Braunton.
You will cross the Taw Bridge over the estuary (River Taw) and after a few miles come to Braunton.
Entering Braunton from Barnstaple, at the centre of the village turn left signposted to Croyde and Saunton.
Continue along this road into Saunton and after passing the Saunton Sands Hotel, The Chalet can be found on your left hand side.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agent Services Mains Electric, Water and Drainage, lpg Gas central heating Council Tax Band Currently Business Rated Tenure Freehold Bedroom 3 (3.63m x 2.7m) Bedroom 2 (3.63m x 3.6m) Main Bedroom (5.03m x 4.85m) Ensuite Bathroom Openplan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting (10.1m x 6.53m) Shower Room
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