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HOUSE OF THE MONTH Chesil Cliff House, Croyde, Devon, £10m 5+3 bedrooms (annex), 4+3 bathrooms, 7,539 sq/ft + 1,271 sq/ft In a sentence… One of the UK’s most spectacular coastal homes, with three acres of grounds including a private beach. How would you describe its design? ‘The lighthouse-inspired, glass-fronted property is designed around the jaw-dropping waterfront view,’ says architect Prof Alan Phillips. ‘The concept had to be bold and elegant. That was achieved using contrasting geometries, culminating in a four-storey rotunda.’ What’s unique about it? The extent of the grounds, the foreshore and the direct water access. Idyllic for young families. What is its history? It captured the imagination of the public in 2019 when it featured on TV show Grand Designs. Perks of the location? The North Devon coast is renowned for its beauty and the village of Croyde is a mile from the house. Tiverton Parkway offers a direct rail service into London Paddington, Exeter Airport is about 61 miles away, and Chesil Cliff has its own helicopter landing pad. The current owner says…‘The house was built as a series of viewing spaces aligned with the sunset,’ says Edward Short. ‘If you love nature, your life will change with the opportunities of this location.’ 01392 848822; knightfrank.co.uk
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