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- For sale by online auction. Auction ends Friday 22nd of March 2024 at 12 noon (Unless sold beforehand by private treaty)
- Lynton’s former Post Office and Sorting Office – closed permanently in December 2023
- Guide Price Offers In Excess Of £225,000
- Offers will be considered beforehand
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FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION.
AUCTION ENDS FRIDAY 22ND OF MARCH 2024 AT 12 NOON
Guide Price: Offers In Excess of £225,000.
LOCATION
With a return frontage onto Lee Road the main traffic route from the village to the Valley of The Rocks, the premises are in a busy location for passing trade. In the vicinity are many guest houses and a variety of shops. Lynton together with its twin resort of Lynmouth are often referred to as the 'Little Switzerland' of England as they are surrounded by deep sided wooded river valleys. The subject premises are well placed for local and tourist trade.
THE PROPERTY
Formerly the Village Post Office with adjoining sorting offices, the business closed in late December 2023.
The site offers a triple garage, store, large secure rear parking for several cars, a shop of around 715 sq ft, 2 offices to the rear, staff kitchen and cloakroom. In addition the sorting hall is of around 725 sq ft plus a staff room beyond.
There is a small cellar below which is part of the shop. Ideal for owner occupier, builder developer or investor.
There is the potential to develop the property to residential, subject to planning consent.
All enquiries to Exmoor National Park Planning Department.
For information about planning applications contact: [use Contact Agent Button] Call:[use Contact Agent Button].
PROPOSAL
The property will be offered for sale by Online Auction with a price guide in excess of £225,000. All offers will be considered beforehand.
SOLICITORS
For the legal pack contact the owners Solicitors:
Messrs Slee Blackwell
10 Cross Street
Barnstaple
EX31 1BA
Contact Emma Napper [use Contact Agent Button]
Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button]
TRADITIONAL ONLINE AUCTION INFORMATION
Please note: this property is for sale by traditional online auction. This means that exchange will occur when the online timer reaches zero (provided the seller's reserve price has been met or exceeded). The winning buyer will be legally obliged to purchase the property at this price.
PRICING INFORMATION
The guide price amount specified is an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. It is not necessarily the amount at which the property will sell. Each property will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the property will not be sold) which we expect will be set no more than 10% above the guide price amount. Webbers and Bamboo Auctions shall not be liable for any inaccuracies in the fees stated on this description page, in the bidding confirmation pop up or in the particulars. Buyers should check the contents of the legal pack and special conditions for accurate information on fees. Where there is a conflict between the fees stated in the particulars, the bid information box or the bidding confirmation pop up and the contents of the legal pack, the contents of the legal pack shall prevail. Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land and Buildings Transaction Tax may also apply in some circumstances.
BUYERS PREMIUM & OTHER CHARGES
The winning buyer is charged a sum of £5,000. From this a buyers fee of £3,600 (including VAT) is retained by Webbers/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards online platform costs and £1,400 is payable towards the purchase price. On completion the Buyer will pay the sum of £464.92 to the Seller’s solicitors in reimbursement of search fees.
AUCTION ENDS FRIDAY 22ND OF MARCH 2024 AT 12 NOON
Guide Price: Offers In Excess of £225,000.
LOCATION
With a return frontage onto Lee Road the main traffic route from the village to the Valley of The Rocks, the premises are in a busy location for passing trade. In the vicinity are many guest houses and a variety of shops. Lynton together with its twin resort of Lynmouth are often referred to as the 'Little Switzerland' of England as they are surrounded by deep sided wooded river valleys. The subject premises are well placed for local and tourist trade.
THE PROPERTY
Formerly the Village Post Office with adjoining sorting offices, the business closed in late December 2023.
The site offers a triple garage, store, large secure rear parking for several cars, a shop of around 715 sq ft, 2 offices to the rear, staff kitchen and cloakroom. In addition the sorting hall is of around 725 sq ft plus a staff room beyond.
There is a small cellar below which is part of the shop. Ideal for owner occupier, builder developer or investor.
There is the potential to develop the property to residential, subject to planning consent.
All enquiries to Exmoor National Park Planning Department.
For information about planning applications contact: [use Contact Agent Button] Call:[use Contact Agent Button].
PROPOSAL
The property will be offered for sale by Online Auction with a price guide in excess of £225,000. All offers will be considered beforehand.
SOLICITORS
For the legal pack contact the owners Solicitors:
Messrs Slee Blackwell
10 Cross Street
Barnstaple
EX31 1BA
Contact Emma Napper [use Contact Agent Button]
Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button]
TRADITIONAL ONLINE AUCTION INFORMATION
Please note: this property is for sale by traditional online auction. This means that exchange will occur when the online timer reaches zero (provided the seller's reserve price has been met or exceeded). The winning buyer will be legally obliged to purchase the property at this price.
PRICING INFORMATION
The guide price amount specified is an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. It is not necessarily the amount at which the property will sell. Each property will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the property will not be sold) which we expect will be set no more than 10% above the guide price amount. Webbers and Bamboo Auctions shall not be liable for any inaccuracies in the fees stated on this description page, in the bidding confirmation pop up or in the particulars. Buyers should check the contents of the legal pack and special conditions for accurate information on fees. Where there is a conflict between the fees stated in the particulars, the bid information box or the bidding confirmation pop up and the contents of the legal pack, the contents of the legal pack shall prevail. Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land and Buildings Transaction Tax may also apply in some circumstances.
BUYERS PREMIUM & OTHER CHARGES
The winning buyer is charged a sum of £5,000. From this a buyers fee of £3,600 (including VAT) is retained by Webbers/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards online platform costs and £1,400 is payable towards the purchase price. On completion the Buyer will pay the sum of £464.92 to the Seller’s solicitors in reimbursement of search fees.
Rooms
GROUND FLOOR
Lobby
Shop 11.96m x 5.9m
Office 5.6m x 2.67m
Hall
Office 2.8m x 2.77m
Inner Hall
Kitchen 3.43m x 3.4m
WC
Sorting Office 11.8m x 5.66m
Staff Room 3.38m x 3.25m
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
£15,250 UBR, as of April 2023, 47.9p in the £. Our Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Business Valuation website at the time of the property detail going to print, however, we would advise all applicants make their own enquiries via the Valuation Office or website regarding this figure.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website (contact the branch for details) and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
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About this agent
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.