Croyde, Braunton, Devon

Completed in 2025, with Scandinavian and minimalist influences, designed to maximise light, space and views from its spacious elevated plot in the village of Croyde. Lace House offers a high degree of privacy, with extensive ocean views, blending the indoor outdoor lifestyle with all the convenience and efficiency of a newbuild home.

With interiors by Bath based Clayton & Co, combined with Rozen joinery, a David Glover kitchen, bespoke Rako lighting and Sonos sound systems, the property has everything one could want for entertaining extended friends and family. Eco credentials include solar PV, a Tesla Powerwall battery system, a Nibe air source heat pump providing underfloor heating throughout, and a Zehnder MVHR system, much of which can be controlled via a Smartphone, all contributing to the buildings A rated EPC.

The accommodation, arranged over three floors, extends to over 5,970 sq ft, with a discrete internal lift, combining open-plan living spaces, with spacious bedroom suites, a double height reception hall, balconies and a large garden terrace, leading into the sheltered landscaped garden. The building benefits from a 10 year LABC warranty and has been finished to the highest standard throughout.

From the generous private driveway and forecourt parking, a bespoke front door opens into an impressive double height reception hall, featuring an open tread staircase ascending to the first floor landing. A sliding door opens to a reception space, currently used as a yoga studio, which in turn leads out onto the rear terrace and garden beyond.

The ground floor offers three beautifully appointed guest bedroom suites, each enjoying direct access to the garden terrace. This level also provides a utility/laundry room, extensive storage areas, access to the internal lift, and a secondary staircase leading to first floor service accommodation. The integral garage is currently configured as a games room with additional amenity storage, offering flexibility of use.

The first floor is centred around a spectacular open plan kitchen, dining and living space, designed to maximise both entertaining and everyday living. Sliding doors open onto a balcony with far reaching views across the gardens and out to sea. The space can be adapted to suit all seasons, with electric blinds, a feature woodburning stove beneath enclosed television and AV cabinetry, all operated via intuitive pushbutton controls.

A secondary kitchen on this floor incorporates substantial refrigeration and wine storage. The principal bedroom suite, with air conditioning, is also located on this level and includes a dressing room and generous en suite bathroom. The second floor offers highly versatile accommodation, currently arranged as a bar and living area, alongside a separate home office which could alternatively function as a fifth bedroom, complemented by an en suite shower room. An internal lift conveniently connects all three floors, enhancing both accessibility and ease of living.

Outside, the gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to provide a high degree of privacy while remaining easy to maintain. A substantial electric gate opens onto a resin bound driveway, offering parking for several vehicles, alongside a covered car port incorporating an electric vehicle charging point.

To the rear, the garden is arranged around a generous terrace featuring a sunken water feature, dedicated seating areas and a barbeque space, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Beyond lies a level lawn framed by planted borders, together with a discreet storage area and a cedar clad container building, well suited to conversion for use as a sauna and hot tub facility, if desired. A public footpath, accessed from Stentaway Lane, leads directly to the beach and Coast Path.