Georgeham, Braunton

Sundown House has been in the current ownership for 13 years and during that time they have created a 'gardeners delight' surrounding this 1990's residence. The gardens and grounds have been the subject of a master plan to create somewhere to relax and enjoy nature utilising native plants. This has included 10 years ago, the planting of a 'wild deciduous woodland' which has magical paths leading between the trees, many of which are now very well established. The trees planted include sweet chestnut, horse chestnut, birch, hazel, beech, oak, copper beech and sweet maple, to name but a few.

The house itself has a lovely outlook, abutting fields to the rear and sits well within the plot being one of just three properties built on this small development on the edge of the very popular village of Georgeham.

The accommodation is arranged on the ground floor with entrance porch, cloakroom, entrance hallway with triple aspect sitting room off, benefitting from a super Optimist electric fire and leading through to a conservatory with a lovely outlook over the gardens that surround the property.

The open plan kitchen/dining room has a triple aspect with ample cabinets and worksurfaces including hob, oven, fridge and dishwasher built in. The kitchen leads through to a very useful utility room with sink and plumbing for washing machine. Doors lead through to the garage and there is also a door giving access to the rear garden.

A snug on the ground floor completes the ground floor accommodation and could be utilised as a fourth bedroom if so required.

Stairs lead up via a dog-leg style wooden staircase to a light and airy galleried landing which offers a small area for use as a study if wished and 3 double bedrooms. The dual aspect master bedroom offers fitted wardrobes and leads through to a dressing area and en-suite bathroom. This room enjoys lovely views over the rear garden, fields and countryside beyond. Double bedroom 2 has a fitted wardobe is dual aspect and looks over the beautiful gardens. Bedroom 3 overlooks the front garden and benefits from fitted wardrobes.

A double garage completes the approx 2200 sq ft of accommodation, with useful storage above, rear access door and access to the utility.

Please note: It is considered that this garage could be utilised to increase the accommodation offered or perhaps to provide an annex for dependent relative or holiday let. Any conversion would be subject to any necessary planning permissions and building regulations.

Outside
The property is approached via a wooden five bar gate, with ample parking provided and with lawned gardens, flower beds and mature shrubs and trees surrounding the property on all sides. To the north of the property there is a very useful 'service' area with workshop and shed to house garden machinery and tools. The septic tank is located here. Set within the main garden there is a Rhino greenhouse and further 'potting shed'. A vegetable garden is situated close to the house producing a variety of good crops.

A variety of mature trees are dotted throughout the gardens with mature hedgerows. With a great interest in native species, the existing owners created a wonderful woodland area beyond the main garden with many of these trees being well established. This has quite a magical feel when walking the mown pathways cut through the woodland with native wild grassland beneath the boughs of the trees.

Agents Note: For anyone seeking a property in a semi-rural location set in a garden for all seasons, a viewing of Sundown House is a 'must' to fully appreciate this opportunity.

NB: Please note some photos have been taken with a wide angled lens to show more of the rooms

Location
Georgeham is a charming village, desirable to many due to its fabulous situation with several beautiful surfing beaches nearby. The wonderful sandy beach of Saunton and the famous surfing beach of Croyde are both within a 6 mile drive and the award-winning Woolacombe Beach, just under 8 miles away, is widely recognised as one of the best beaches in the UK. Located on the North Devon coast, between Croyde and Ilfracombe, the 3-mile sandy beach is popular with surfers and families looking for a traditional seaside experience. It should be noted that the North Devon coastline was designated a World Surfing Reserve 2022 and will join California's Malibu and Santa Cruise and Australia's Golden Coast and Manly as some of the world's best locations to go surfing.

There are two well-regarded bistro pubs, 'The Rock Inn' and 'The Kings Arms' with excellent food and a regular programme of musical entertainment.

An excellent primary school centrally located in the village and just along the road from the property. Secondary education is provided in Braunton or Ilfracombe. A range of everyday amenities can be found in Croyde village, with further more extensive facilities in Braunton and Barnstaple.

Golfers have a choice of two challenging championship courses of Saunton which is just a 5 - 10 minute drive away or the Links course at Westward Ho!

The North Devon Link Road gives convenient access to the region from Barnstaple and provides a direct link to the M5 at Tiverton, junction 27. The rail link at Tiverton Parkway railway station, offers regular mainline services to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.

Barnstaple itself is the regional centre, showcasing its mix of Victorian and Georgian architecture, along with a wide range of business, leisure, and shopping facilities, as well as banking services and a post office.

Directions to Find
On entering Georgeham village from Croyde, proceed along the main road through the village and take the right turn opposite the Village shop onto Newberry Road heading towards Darracott. Continue along this road, passing Longland Lane on your left, drop down the hill, then follow the road up and at the brow of the hill you will find Darracott Rise on your left hand side. The road bears to the left and then right with Sundown house straight ahead of you in this cul de sac of just 3 properties.
NB The map pin is located at the entrance to the cul de sac as Street View does not extend into Darracott Rise.

Distance To Locations
Georgeham Centre 0.3 miles
Croyde Village Centre 2.1 miles
Croyde Beach 2.5 miles
Braunton 2.6 miles
Woolacombe 3.4 miles
Saunton 3.2 miles
Barnstaple 8.5 miles

Services
Oil fired central heating
Mains electricity and Mains water
Drainage via septic tank
Security Alarm

Council Tax Band: F (North Devon District Council)
Tenure: Freehold