Oaklands Oaklands Lynbridge Road, Lynton, EX35 6BD Lynton/Lynmouth Village Amenities and Beach 3/4 of a Mile
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Oaklands Oaklands Lynbridge Road, Lynton, EX35 6BD Lynton/Lynmouth village amenities and beach 3/4 of a mile. • Hall, Cloakroom • 3/4 Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • 6/7 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms • Stone Barn 40' x 15' • Wooded Hillside Gardens • Land Fronting The West Lyn River • Fine Sea Views Guide price £875,000 SITUATION AND AMENITIES The property is set in mature secluded hillside gardens and from its elevated site enjoys fine sea views across the Bristol channel to the Welsh coastline. In terms of location Oaklands enjoys the best of all worlds being totally private in timeless position literally surrounded by Exmoor National Park, yet is within easy access of Lynton and Lynmouth which offer between them, a good variety of shops and amenities, pubs and restaurants and of course some of North Devon's most spectacular coastline and countryside. Further afield North Devon's famous sandy surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton and Woolacombe are all about 30/40 minutes by car. Barnstaple the Regional centre, is about 19 miles, and offers A substantial detached character residence with stone barn set in the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and Tiverton Parkway, which offers a fast service of trains to wooded grounds with river frontage and sea views. London Paddington in just over 2 hours, are about an hour by car. DESCRIPTION This substantial detached character residence presents elevations of stone, beneath a slate roof. We understand that the original core dates from the late Georgian/early Victorian era circa 1820, but has been subsequently extended. The accommodation is arranged over two floors, displays many original character features and there is an extensive attic space which could possibly be converted to additional accommodation subject to planning permission. Externally there is a detached stone barn, road side at the bottom of the drive which is totally screened from the main house and which is currently used as garaging and may offer potential for conversion, to separate accommodation subject to planning permission, there is ample additional parking. On the opposite side of the lane there is additional woodland and frontage to the West Lyn River, in all, the gardens and grounds are believed to extend to 1.69 acres. The property would benefit from some updating and is considered suitable as one large family residence, but alternatively could be adapted for dual occupation by parts of the same family or for a number of home and income uses. The layout of accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans. GROUND FLOOR Front door with stain glass leaded light panels inset to ENTRANCE HALL with wood block flooring, feature convex ornate plaster dome, with chandelier included, cupboard under stairs, SHOWER ROOM/CLOAKROOM with shower cubicle, low level w/c and corner wash basin. SITTING ROOM an elegant double reception room featuring open fireplace with bressumer beam, shelved recesses either side, 2 pairs of French doors to front garden, wedgewood blue colour scheme with ornate plaster work to ceiling and ornate plaster niche on marble plinth, wooden flooring beneath the carpeting. DINING ROOM with feature fireplace, stone hearth, wooden mantle, painted wooden flooring, floor to ceiling windows with 2 single glazed doors to front garden, pair of glazed internal doors to STUDY, double aspect with French doors to garden. INNER HALL, REAR LOBBY with half glazed door to garden. BATHROOM panelled bath, shower above, low level w/c, pedestal wash basin, shaver point, heated towel rail. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM in a rustic country theme, featuring at one end space for an Esse iron heart range, storage cupboards to one side, separate stainless steel Calor gas range with extractor hood over, Belfast sink with wooden drainer, storage beneath, 2 separate freestanding pine cupboard and draw units, meter cupboard, slate flag flooring, access to adjoining workshop area. REAR HALL with glazed door to outside. BATHROOM with panel bath, mixer tap/shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level w/c, boiler room housing oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. FIRST FLOOR An elegant staircase with mahogany topped rail leads to LANDING with storage cupboard. BEDROOM 1 double aspect, with fine distant views. BEDROOM 2 built in wardrobe. FAMILY BATHROOM with space for a raised circular Jacuzzi bath, corner shower cubicle with Mira unit, his and her basins, bidet, w/c, stripped wood flooring, sea views, shaver point. SECOND BATHROOM with Jacuzzi corner bath, pedestal basin and low level w/c. Door to INNER LANDING. BEDROOM 3. BEDROOM 4. BEDROOM 5 with basin and sea views. SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, low level w/c, pedestal wash basin, airing cupboard housing pre-lagged cylinder and heated towel rail. BEDROOM 6 with glazed door to external staircase returning to the drive. OUTSIDE At the bottom of the access drive is a substantial period STONE BARN with slate roof measuring approximately 40' in length x 15' in width, currently providing garaging and storage. The driveway to the right leads up to the front of the house and the turning and parking area, just beyond and in front of the house is a terrace from which there are views down into the valley and to the ocean beyond, an ideal place for Al Fresco dining. There are then wooded hillside gardens featuring extensive exposed bed rock and a series of pathways meander through the different levels where there are many well established specimen trees and shrubs including masses of Rhododendrons, Bamboo etc. There are clearings and seating areas strategically placed to follow the sun and enjoy different vistas. Directly opposite the property on the other side of the road a pedestrian gate leads down into an additional area of woodland, once again following the hillside down into the bottom of the valley where there is extensive frontage to the West Lyn River. SERVICES Mains drainage, electricity and water, oil fired central heating. DIRECTIONS From Blackmoor Gate take the A39 following the signs to Lynton and Lymouth, at Barbrook bear left at the petrol station and continue for about half a mile, where the road divides keep ahead in the direction of Lynmouth, pass through Lynbridge and the pub on your right. Continue for about 500 yards and the entrance to the property will be seen on the left hand side, immediately after the stone barn that goes with it, the name plate for the house is above the hedge to the right of the drive. Oaklands, Lynbridge Road, Lynton, EX35 6BD These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP Tel: 01271 322833 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.