West Lynch House ALLERFORD, PORLOCK, SOMERSET West Lynch House ALLERFORD, PORLOCK, SOMERSET Porlock 1 mile • Taunton 28 miles (London Paddington 1 hour 45 minutes) Minehead 5 miles • Exeter 43.5 miles (All distances and times are approximate) An attractive and characterful Grade II Listed farmhouse sat in a beautiful location very close to the coast and on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. Accommodation and amenities Kitchen/Dining Room Sitting Room Drawing Room Games Room Utility Two Storage Rooms WC Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and Shower Room Five Further Bedrooms Family Bathroom with Separate WC Courtyard Walled Garden Further Garden Area Two-Storey Garage Useful Outbuilding Knight Frank LLP 19 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD Tel: +44 1392 423 111 [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation West Lynch House is situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park and occupies a lovely position very close to the coast just to the east of the small and attractive village of Porlock in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The hamlet of West Lynch belonged to the Clarke family, adjacent to the Holnicote Estate and was designated a conservation area by the Exmoor National Park A uthority in 1984. Communication links are good, as the M5 M motorway is within easy reach with Junction 24 at Bridgwater being 30 miles to the north east or Junction 25 at Taunton about 29 miles away, where there is also the fast rail link to London Paddington with the fastest trains taking about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Bristol Airport and Exeter Airport are both within reasonable reach offering a wide range of domestic and international flights, including a daily service to London City Airport. Porlock and nearby Lynton have a number of S good hotels, inns, restaurants and shops and there is also a picturesque harbour at Porlock Weir to the west. The larger towns of Minehead and Taunton have a very good range of everyday shopping, business and recreational facilities. Further afield, but still easily accessible, is the university and cathedral city of Exeter which is very well-known as the major regional centre for the whole of the South West region and has an extensive range of shops, restaurants and theatres. Somerset has an outstanding number of state E and private schools and West Lynch is ideally placed to access the majority of them. There is a range of excellent independent schools in Taunton to include Kings and Queens Colleges, Taunton School and King’s Hall Preparatory School. There is also Wellington School in Wellington and Blundells is just outside Tiverton. For the sporting and recreational enthusiasts, the W opportunities are endless. Bossington Beach is a short walk away and there is direct access to the National Trust woodlands behind the house for walking and easy access to the coastal path. There is excellent walking, riding and cycling in the Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills. There is surfing at Lynmouth or Croyde and Woolacombe further afield, and there is golf at Minehad and Saunton. There is racing at Taunton, Exeter, and Newton Abbot and there are sailing and beach opportunities at nearby Porlock and Lynton. Taunton is the home of Somerset County Cricket and Exeter is the home of the Premiership Rugby side The Exeter Chiefs. Description West Lynch House is a Grade II Listed farmhouse that dates from the late 16th Century to the early 17th Century. It was originally the mill owner’s house for the now demolished corn mill at West Lynch and the house was probably re-modelled when the mill was rebuilt in circa 1820. It has been altered at various points in its history, but interestingly has always been in the current vendor’s family ownership. Therefore, this is the first time that the house has ever been sold. The house is thatched on the main body of the house with a slate roof to the north-western end. The house faces south-east and sits on the sunny side of the Porlock Valley in a wonderful hamlet. Internally, the house has some fantastic proportions with good ceiling heights and large-sized rooms. The two main reception rooms sit either side of the main hall and the large kitchen/dining room, complete with an inglenook fireplace, is at the north-eastern end of the house. There is a games room, which was previously a laundry, which could be used in a variety of different ways. There is also a good laundry room, a boiler house and two good storage areas including an area that was previously the Apple House. Upstairs, there are six bedrooms, two Fixtures and fittings bathrooms, a further shower room and All items usually known as tenant’s fixtures a separate WC. As with the ground and fittings whether mentioned or not in floor, upstairs is full of character and has these particulars together with all items of remarkably good-sized bedrooms and celling equipment and garden statuary are excluded heights throughout. from the sale but some may be available by The house has views towards Dunkery separate negotiation. Beacon as well as the sea and is full of Local Authority character throughout. There are lovely West Somerset District Council. fireplaces, slate floors and shutters on many Telephone 01984 632291. of the windows. Exmoor National Park Authority. Gardens and Grounds Telephone 01398 323665. Externally, there is an enclosed courtyard to Viewing the west of the house and within this area is Strictly by appointment only with agents a section of barn that is owned by the house Knight Frank and that could have the first floor reinstated, Tel: 01392 423111 if required. On the north-west corner of the property is a small garden that would make Directions (Postcode TA24 8HJ) a wonderful vegetable garden or alternatively From Porlock, head east out of the village, could become a parking area (subject to past Doverhay on your left and carry on the the appropriate planning permission) with A39 turning left into the village of Allerford access directly to the back door. To the at the cedar tree in the centre of the small south of the house across the lane is the grass triangle. Proceed through the village charming walled garden. The foundations of and after about half a mile turn right before the old greenhouse are there, if required, and the Chapel, over a small stone bridge. West the area is currently laid to grass. Lynch House will be found on the left after about 400 yards. Services Private water supply (but mains available in the vicinity), mains electricity, oil-fired central heating, mains drainage. Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs: March 2018 Particulars: March 2018. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087. Reception Bedroom Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 5146 sq.ft / 478 sq.m Bathroom (Excludes Restricted Head Height, Outbuildings & Void & Includes Garage) Kitchen/Utility Storage Recreation Garage First Floor Garage Ground Floor Ground Floor First Floor This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. .