Prospect Cottage, Lynmouth

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

A distinctive cottage with lots of character traits. The ground-level accommodations feature an open-plan living and dining area with exposed timbers, stonework, and a log burner. Shower room, utility room, and kitchen with Rayburn. Two bedrooms, including a mezzanine level/occasional bedroom or study area with amazing views, are located on the first floor. There is even a sea view from the bathroom as well.

The front and back of the house include enclosed terraced gardens with expansive views of Wales and the Bristol Channel.

Approach
From a footpath known as Granny's Lane, a path runs behind shops and houses, to a wooden picket gate, where a concrete path leads to a covered wooden gate with a slate tiled roof. This opens into the garden. At the front of the cottage there are two delightful gravelled patio areas with plenty of space for outside dining. A porch, with part glazed front door opens into the living room.

Living Room
Stripped wooden floor. Part-exposed stone walls. Built-in pine display bureau. Two radiators. Space for dining table and chairs. Stable-style door to the kitchen. Under-stairs open storage area. Two double-glazed casement windows to the front, one with a window seat and views across the rooftops to the sea. Small window to the side. Splendid stone fireplace with caste-iron grate. Slate hearth. Exposed beams. Stairs to the first floor.

Kitchen
Stone flagged floor. Rayburn range in a chimney recess. Free-standing electric cooker. Double-glazed window to the front, with a sea view. Hand-crafted wooden sink with wooden drainer and slate worktop. Range of wall and base kitchen units with worktops over. Built-in wooden corner-cupboard. Door to

Utility room
Part-glazed door to the front garden. Block-paved floor. Ceramic butler sink. Space for fridge. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Door to

Shower Room
Block-paved floor. Part exposed stone walls. Shower cubicle with electric shower. Window to the front. Extractor unit. Period-style wash basin. Period-style high-level flush caste-iron WC with ceramic bowl and wooden seat.

First Floor
From the living room, stairs with fitted carpet rise to a half landing. Part-glazed door to the back garden. Exposed beams above the stairwell. Stairs rise again to the first floor

First Floor Landing
Cottage-style doors with thumb-latches to bedroom one, bedroom two, and bathroom. Bi-folding wooden door to attic room. Casement windows to the rear. Airing cupboard with hot water tank

Bedroom One
Exposed wooden floor. Two double-glazed windows to the front with delightful sea views. Exposed ceiling beams and A-frame trusses. Two bespoke caste-iron light fittings. Mezzanine area accessed by wooden steps. Attractive stone fireplace with caste-iron grate. Radiator.

Mezzanine Area
Space for two-seater sofa. Dormer window with lovely sea views. Exposed ceiling beams and trusses.

Bedroom Two
Exposed wooden floor. Exposed ceiling and wall beams. Fireplace with caste-iron grate, mantle and surround. Double-glazed windows to the front with sea views. Built-in corner cupboard. Built-in storage cupboard. Radiator.

Bathroom
Exposed wooden floor. Window to the front with excellent sea views. Extractor unit. Panel-enclosed bath with wall-mounted electric shower. Period-style wash basin. Low-level flush WC with wooden seat. Chrome heated towel rail.

Attic/Storage Room
Exposed stone walls. Window to the rear. Window to the front.

Garden
Surrounded by a wooden panel fence to the front and a high stone wall behind, the garden mainly consists of patios, paths and some mature trees and shrubs, and offers a good degree of privacy. Oil storage tank. An old part-stone, part-timber shed to the rear, houses the central heating boiler.

Notes
Renovations
Renovations in the last three years include: Installation of oil-fired central heating system (boiler, tank and radiators); fully re-wired; new shower; new kitchen units; double-glazed windows.

Status
Until July 2024, Prospect Cottage was used for holiday-letting by the current owners. It also has full residential status, making the property suitable for a range of uses.

THE AREA

Lynmouth is a picturesque costal village set on the banks of the River Lyn overlooking the sea and reached by a cliffside railway from Lynton.

Lynmouth is twinned with Lynton which offers local amenities, including a good selection of restaurants, bars, cafés, shops, gym, hairdressers, small supermarkets, a library, a primary school, and places of worship, along with a regular bus service.

The South West Coast Path passes directly through Lynton & Lynmouth and is England's longest waymarked long-distance footpath and a National Trail. It stretches for 630 miles (1,014 km), running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset. More extensive shopping facilities and amenities are available at the larger town of Ilfracombe (about half an hour) and the regional centre of Barnstaple (about 45 minutes). The world-renowned surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Putsborough, Saunton (also with Championship golf course) and Croyde are also about 45 minutes by car.

The North Devon link road (A361) is about a 40-minute drive and eventually joins the M5 motorway network at Junction 27, where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter. There are excellent state and private schools within the area. The Valley of Rocks is within level walking distance (passing the extraordinary location of the cricket ground), offering access to many miles of coastal walks and stunning unspoilt countryside, which the surrounding Exmoor National Park has to offer. A trip to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor's highest point has incredible views and a picnic at Landacre Bridge or visit to Withypool tea rooms would be well worth the journey.

TENURE

Freehold

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating.

North Devon Council - Band C
(2025/26-Approx. £2,267.75 per annum)
EPC - E Rating

According to Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available at the property, and there is the likelihood of coverage from several mobile phone networks. For more information, please see the Ofcom website.

DIRECTIONS

From our office proceed down Church Hill and turn left onto Lynmouth Hill; at the bottom of the hill turn left onto Riverside Road. The property is accessed on foot; the pathway 'Granny's Lane' can be found between two shops, the Home Coming and Post House Interiors gift shop. Proceed up the lane and turn right onto another pathway; the property can be identified by a nameplate on the gate.

Parking can be found on the street or in the nearby pay-and-display car parks.

Residents permits for 2025/6 are £115.00 per annum. It may also be possible to park on the street in low season. Please see the North Devon Council website for more details.

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Council Tax Band: C (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold