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Chesil Cliff House, in North Devon, is on the market for £6.5 million (reduced from £10 million).

It's one of the most eye-catching coastal homes in Britain, and it took 11 years to build.

The stunning coastal property starred in one of Grand Designs most popular episodes.

Aired in 2019, it was dubbed by viewers the “saddest ever” episode, as it showed a family borrowing £500,000 from a hedge fund, then another £2.5m from private investors.

Grand Designs viewers watched as Edward found himself in £4 million of debt to build the home and even lost his marriage.

But Edward didn't want to give up and in the end his dream pad was completed and put on the market in 2022 for a staggering £10 million, but it didn’t sell.

This year, the house is back on the market with the price slashed by £3.5 million in another desperate attempt to sell it.

Set on a clifftop with panoramic views over popular Devon coastal spots, Croyde and Saunton Sands, the beautiful home has an infinity pool and 3 acres of land.

The bedrooms in the property are particularly noteworthy. As you lie in bed, you can take in the exceptional views of the sea.

The principal bedroom itself feels luxurious, including a spacious en suite bathroom as well as its own dressing area.

The glass-fronted property is designed around the jaw-dropping waterfront view.

There are so many spaces within the house that are made for you to pause and take in the surrounding scenery.

The circular section is testament to that – designed to enable panoramic views across the ocean and from surfer's favourite Croyde beach to the idyllic Saunton Sands.

The breath-taking views extend across to the National Trust owned Baggy Point and the impressive UNESCO biosphere reserve of Braunton Burrows.

Residents can enjoy direct access to the coastline below - simply wander down the steps from the extensive garden to reach the foreshore.

The unique design is underpinned by super smart engineering.

As its name suggests, Chesil Cliff House is built on a cliff-edge and that requires ingenuity and clever calculations.

It has come to be through meticulous engineering which has anchored the house to the bed rock. This painstaking construction ensures it won’t suffer from coastal erosion.

The finest quality materials have been used throughout the property.

Knight Frank are the estate agents selling the property, so if you’re interested in splashing out £6.5 million, get in contact with them.

Speaking about the property, Knight Frank said: ““It is iconic in the true meaning of the word and there is nothing else to compare to it on the market right now.

”It certainly sits at the very top of the national coastal waterfront market and I have no doubt it will attract keen interest globally.”

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