Longmead, Lynton

A substantial attached Edwardian property offering generous accommodation over three floors, could suit dual occupation or home & income. The property boasts many Arts & Crats influenced features and would benefit from sympathetic restoration. There are 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms as well as garage, additional parking and well established, secluded, walled gardens. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a classic period property which is waiting for someone to stamp their mark. Within walking distance of Lynton town and Valley of Rocks. Informal tender date 12noon on 24.10.25 . EPC Band E. Council Tax Band D. Freehold.

Situation & Amenities - Longmead enjoys a unique location within easy walking distance of the heart of Lynton, and also Valley of Rocks is equidistant on foot and offers access to many miles of coastal walks and stunning unspoilt countryside, which the surrounding Exmoor National Park has to offer. Lynton is twinned with Lynmouth, and together they offer a good range of pubs and restaurants, shops, small supermarkets and tea rooms. There is even a cinema. Lynmouth is set on the banks of the River Lyn, overlooks the sea and can be reached by a cliffside railway. 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 40 minutes’ drive and eventually joins the M5 Motorway network at Jct.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.

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Services - Mains drainage, electricity and water. Oil-fired central heating (not tested).

Description - 10 Longmead comprises a large attached Edwardian residence, circa 1914, which presents part stone and part rendered and part timbered elevations beneath a slate roof. Internally the property boasts many original and unusual features in the Arts & Crafts style, which include bow windows with window seats, canopied fireplace with seating. One room is wood panelled. There are original fitted cupboards. The evidence of maid bells reminds us of a bygone era. This is a rare opportunity to sympathetically restore this grand period home to its former glory, and at the same time stamp ones’ mark on it. The generous, spacious and versatile accommodation may suit those buyers seeking a property suitable for dual occupation, or as a home with income. There is evidence on the Second Floor that one of the rooms – currently described as a bedroom – was formerly a kitchen and that the Top Floor could potentially become a flat, although this would need to be internally accessed. The house is complemented by the well-established secluded garden, which displays many specimen shrubs and trees. There is also a garage and additional parking – a rare commodity in Lynton.

Method Of Sale - The property is being offered For Sale by Informal Tender. The target date is 12noon on Friday 24th October. An informal tender form is available from Stags. Tenders to be submitted in writing to Stags, 30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP. Should an offer be accepted we will require from you proof of your funding. In addition, under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on purchasers to verify their identity. This will be online check undertaken by Stags. Please refer to the informal tender form. The vendors do not undertake to accept the highest or any offer received.

Accommodation - GROUND FLOOR
Front door to PORCH. Inner half-glazed door to wood-leaded glazed side panels to ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with original ornate quarry tiled flooring which continues into SHOWER ROOM shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level wc. Returning to the ENTRANCE VESTIBULE half-glazed door to ENTRANCE HALL matching original ornate quarry tiled flooring, range of built-in storage cupboards. SITTING ROOM original ornamental wooden fireplace with canopy and seating flanking either side, fitted wood burner, stone hearth, concealed lighting over, bow window with window seat (also doubling up at four storage boxes). DINING ROOM bow window with window seat and one storage box, open fireplace with Art Deco surround, tiled inset, ornate wooden mantle, tiled hearth, wooden fender. The walls are 2/3 painted wood panelled. BREAKFAST ROOM with Rayburn, fitted shelf, electric cooker point, part wood panelled wall. KITCHEN with single drainer stainless steel sink unit, two shelved larder cupboards, cupboard understairs. Glazed REAR LOBBY with door to GARDEN, STORE ROOM and fuel store off.

FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING. BEDROOM 1 double aspect, feature bow window and window seat, original fireplace, open-fronted double wardrobe, views over churchyard opposite. BEDROOM 2 views over churchyard opposite. BEDROOM 3 original ornate ornamental fireplace, fitted shelving, walk-in wardrobe, views to rear. UTILITY ROOM Belfast sink, vent for tumble dryer. BATHROOM with panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, mirrored splashback. SEPARATE WC.
SECOND FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING. Built-in wardrobe, built-in CUPBOARD under eaves. BEDROOM 4 double aspect, original ornamental fireplace, views over churchyard. BEDROOM 5 double aspect, original ornamental fireplace, views over churchyard. BEDROOM 6 original ornamental fireplace. BEDROOM 7 single drainer stainless steel sink unit, large cupboard under eaves, electric meters.

Outside - To the front there is a WALLED GARDEN with pillared pedestrian gate, a mature beech tree. To the left of the property there is a pedestrian gate separating the front and rear GARDENS, overhung by a magnificent magnolia. The REAR GARDEN is also wall-enclosed, laid to grass with many established trees and shrubs, including camelia and rowan. There is a LEAN-TO GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY with tiled floor and well-established vine. At the back of the house is the oil-fired boiler, oil tank, RECYCLING SHED, WORKSHOP and GARAGE with up-and-over door, accessed from a service lane to the rear of the house. A public footpath then separates additional ground, suitable for parking more vehicles or for boat/motorhome etc. This is overhung by a sycamore tree.