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"LOCATION
Commanding an elevated position overlooking the village of Lynton and with views towards Countisbury Hill, Exmoor and the surrounding wooded valley. The property is well placed in the heart of the village within walking distance of all village amenities, set back in its own manicured lawned gardens. The area is a walker s paradise and is close to the well known Valley of The Rocks and has good access for walking holidays. The property has many repeat holiday guests year after year. Barnstaple is the regional centre and is located approximately 18 miles inland.

THE PROPERTY
Welcome to this exquisite detached Grade II listed building, believed to have been constructed in the mid nineteenth century. This property boasts original 12 pane sash windows and a delightful staircase, adding to its historic charm. The ground floor features elegant margin pane French doors that open onto a picturesque veranda. Originally built as a private holiday villa for a London merchant, the ground floor is now arranged as a spacious two bedroom holiday apartment and a self contained one bedroom holiday apartment. The first floor offers three additional self contained holiday apartments, each thoughtfully designed for comfort and privacy. The front of the property enjoys breath taking views over Lynton, Countisbury Hill, and the river valley. The property also offers stunning vistas across the Bristol Channel towards the Welsh Coast.

Set within approximately 2 3 of an acre, the property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. Accessed from the car park, a sweeping pathway leads to stone terraced gardens adorned with shrubs. The garden also includes a shed and an area previously used for chickens to roam. This property benefits from oil fired radiator central heating and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The spectacular views and unique charm make this a truly special place.

Within the gardens there is a garden shed and veranda patio along the front of the building. The property backs onto the Lynway with very good access from the centre of the village, just beyond the Crown Hotel, turn left giving access to the car park. It should be noted that a cottage at the bottom has access across the car park and is not included within this sale and at the entrance of the car park is an adjoining cottage which has permission for one parking space within the car park.

THE BUSINESS
The holiday apartments produce a valuable income and will be fully furnished and equipped. Accounts can be made available to those seriously interested parties who have inspected the premises.

AGENTS NOTE
The property is in a conservation area. The car park has shared access with the neighbouring cottage which has a right of way.

UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. No gas. We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting

VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

RATEABLE VALUE To be advised.

COUNCIL TAX BAND B

LEGAL ADVICE
We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.

PLANNING
It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyer s responsibility.
By foot from the large public car park in Lynton town centre walk up the steps onto the main road, take the first left past the primary school on the left and St Vincent s Guest House on your right. Veer to the right after the Museum, past the Town Library on the left and turn left again into Queen Street. Turn left then just past The Crown Hotel and a few yards up the hill is the entrance to Lyn House."