A PATCH of land is being sold for ￡2.5 million, offering the new owners the opportunity to build a costal family home.

       While there's not much there at the moment, the area has been given planning permission for a nine-bedroom house that comes with impressive features such as a pool, cinema, and gym.

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       With its plans and permissions, the plot costs ￡2.5 million 4

       The property was designed by architect Alan Philips Credit: rightmove/knight frank

       Surrounded by Saunton Sands Beach and Braunton Burrows, the 9,400 sq foot “family home” named Dunecliffe in Saunton, Devon occupies a prime waterfront position.

       The property has been cleverely designed by architect Alan Philips to maximise the living space while blending into its picturesque surroundings.

       Offering a flavour of modern stylings, the design employs a strong rectangular theme with vast vertical shaped windows, and horizontal tiers of its two patios.

       The home explores different materials and textures, but maitains white and grey as its featured colours playing against natural wood.

       The master bedroom suite located on the top floor will be particularly spacious and impressive, having its own sitting area, private office and balcony.

       In addition to an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting room - with a central staircase - the property intends to include cinema, sauna, steam room, games room and gym on the lower ground floor.

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       Outside the front of the premises is an attached double garage.

       The home lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Heritage Coast due to its high scenic qualities, and has access to the lower lane that leads down to the car park at Saunton Sands beach.

       There are a range of facilities in the area including pubs, cafes, restaurants, a surf school and shops for everyday amenities.

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       The design employs a strong rectangular theme using mainly white and grey Credit: rightmove/knight frank 4

       The 'family home' hopes to make the most of its prime position in one of North Devon’s most popular beach and surfing spots