Longmead, Lynton

For sale by online auction 28/10/26 - A substantial attached Edwardian property offering generous accommodation over three floors. The property boasts many Arts & Crats influenced features & would benefit from sympathetic restoration. There are 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms as well as garage, additional parking & 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 & Valley of Rocks. EPC Rated E. Council Tax Band D. Freehold.

Method Of Sale - The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Wednesday 28th October from 4.30pm .
The vendors reserve the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. The property can be accessed via our website - on the Auction Page.

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.

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.

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.

Special Note - We are advised by the vendors that the property is affected by dry rot. Any interested party will naturally want to know the detail of this. There is a specialist report contained within the auction pack. The likely cost of remedying the issue has already been taken into consideration when setting the realistic auction guide price.

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

Directions - W3W///coasting.sailors.replenish
Please park at the rear of the house in Rock Avenue. Drive past the house will the graveyard on right-hand side. Take the left turn at the end of the terrace of houses and then turn left again (Rock Avenue). After 25 yards park in front of the garage with the blue door on the grass, next to the tree. There is a pedestrian gate which will take you to the rear of the house.

Lettings - There has never been a better time to consider a buy-to-let investment and this property may be of interest to buy-to-let investors. Our lettings department has prepared some figures for this property, which should be achievable in the current market. The Stags Residential Letting team would be happy to discuss these figures and provide further information about the letting services on offer. They can be contacted on or rentals.

Buyer & Administration Fees - The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the Buyers Fee and Administration Fee, collected by Bamboo Proptech immediately post auction.
Buyers Fee - £2,400 inc VAT (retained by Stags/Bamboo Proptech as a contribution towards the online platform costs.)
Additional Administration Fee - £1,200 inc VAT.

Deposit Payment - Where stated on the property listing, you agree that Bamboo may pre-authorise your card for the amount of the Buyer's fee and 10% Deposit. You will only be charged if you are the winning buyer. We will release the pre-authorisation at the end of the auction. Your card issuer may take up to 10 working days for this amount to be available to you in your account.

Auction Legal Pack - Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded via the tab on the online auction property listing page. Prospective purchasers will need to register for the Bamboo online platform in order to download the legal pack. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation – this will/may contain material information regarding the property - and to consult legal advice prior to bidding.

Tenure & Completion - The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession on completion. 28 working days after the auction or earlier by agreement.

Vendors' Solicitors -

Special Conditions Of Sale - Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack, and in case of any inconsistencies the provisions of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to auction.

Definition Of Auction Guide & Reserve - Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller’s expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range of no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.