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Property description & features

This attractive development opportunity lies on the west side of the charming Exmoor town of Lynton close to the Valley of the Rocks. It extends to approximately 0.58 acres and currently houses the former Lydiate Lodge Care Home. Local facilities are all within easy reach and Lynton is famously connected to its twin coastal town, Lynmouth, by the historic Cliff Railway.

LOCATION

Lynton, together with its twin coastal town, Lynmouth, are often referred to as "Little Switzerland". Surrounded by spectacular coastal and countryside scenery, the area is a haven for those with a love for the great outdoors and the towns boast a thriving local community. Local facilities are good and are made up of mostly local traders and businesses about to meet day to day needs. Lynmouth, with its pretty harbour, lies below the town on the coast. The wide expanse of the Exmoor National Park is literally all around.

Barnstaple is the regional centre for North Devon and is about 20 miles away via the A39. South Molton lies a similar distance south and there access can be gained to the A361 (North Devon Link Road) linking with the M5 motorway at Tiverton (Junction 27). There, also, is Tiverton Parkway main line railway station with trains to London Paddington (2 hours approximately). Exeter, the county town and university city, is about 52 miles away and Bristol, via the spectacular moorland coast route, is about 80 miles away, it's airport about 72 miles.

THE SITE

The site extends to about 0.58 acres (0.23 hectares) and enjoys a peaceful situation on the west side of the town. Rock Lodge Park is a cul de sac and not a through road.

PLANNING/SECTION 106 AGREEMENT TERMS

Following application to the Exmoor National Park Authority on 25 August 2021, consent was granted on 6 February 2023 for "demolition of the existing care home and the erection of 9 dwelling houses". The permission, subject to a Section 106 Agreement, provides for 3 affordable homes and 6 open market houses. Please note that the six houses (Plots 4-9), shall be the occupier's principal residence, as per planning condition No. 4. The schedule for such is:-

Plot 1 - 65sq m (700 sq ft)
affordable 2 bedroom 2 storey semi detached house with off road parking

Plot 2 - 38 sq m (409 sq ft)
affordable 1 bedroom flat with off road parking

Plot 3 - 72 sq m (775 sq ft)
affordable 2 bedroom flat with off road parking

Plot 4 - 115 sq m (1237 sq ft)
3 bedroom, 3 storey semi detached house with off road parking

Plot 5 - 120 sq m (1292 sq ft)
3 bedroom, 3 storey semi detached house with off road parking

Plot 6 - 120 sq m (1292 sq ft)
3 bedroom, 3 storey semi detached house with off road parking

Plot 7 - 115 sq m (1238 sq ft)
3 bedroom, 3 storey semi detached house with off road parking

Plot 8 - 132 sq m (1421 sq ft)
4 bedroom, 3 storey detached house with off road parking

Plot 9 - 132 sq m (1421 sq ft)
4 bedroom, 3 storey detached house with off road parking

The former care home is still standing and purchasers will need to undertake the demolition. The Section 106 Agreement also provides for a financial contribution (£4731) for school transport.

PLANNING AUTHORITY

The local Planning Authority is the Exmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL. Tel.[use Contact Agent Button] - [use Contact Agent Button]

All planning and Section 106 Agreement documents are available on the planning portal under the local plan reference R231 20 201A or by accessing the following link.

METHOD OF SALE

The site is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

SERVICES

Mains services are believed to be available but all interested parties should satisfy themselves fully as to such availability.

AGENT

Webbers Property Services Limited, 39/41 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SA
Attn. Mr Peter McHugh FRICS. Tel.[use Contact Agent Button]
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or Sandra Thorne - Tel.[use Contact Agent Button]
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VIEWING

By appointment with the agent as above.
From Barnstaple take the A39 signposted Lynton and Lynmouth. At Barbrook, take the left fork onto the B3234 towards Lynton. Pass Grattons Drive on the left hand side and follow Station Hill down. At the sharp right hand bend with Lydiate Lane, turn left and first right into Rock Park Lodge. The former care home/site is at the bottom on the left hand side.

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    Established in 1924, Webber's estate agents are a national award-winning, independent estate agency, voted in the Top 3 estate agents in the UK for customer service in 2014. We have 16 West Country offices for residential sales & lettings in North Devon, West Somerset, Exmoor and Cornwall. Our exclusive Fine & Country marketing enables us to put our property in Park Lane, right in the heart of London, offering fabulous market exposure. In addition, with specialist departments for Commercial Property, Survey & Professional and New Homes, we deliver a comprehensive property service, with an enviable reputation as professionals in property, the leading Barnstaple estate agents. The town of Barnstaple is situated on the banks of the River Taw and is surrounded by stunning countryside and coastline with some of the most popular beaches in the UK.  The town is the commercial heart of North Devon and offers shopping centres and national stores alongside family businesses, including the famous Pannier Market, giving visitors a real mix and variety.  The villages surrounding the town have differing styles of property with each village offering something unique to prospective buyers and, with excellent transport links and schools, Barnstaple remains one of the most popular locations in the South West.

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