FLAT 11
IMPERIAL COURT, CASTLE HILL, LYNTON, DEVON EX35 6JA
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (966 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
83 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£157,500 May 2026
Price per m²
£1,988/m²
Local average
£208,125 (-20.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (12,013 of 33,755)
Street crime
6 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)
Key features
- 2 Bedrooms
- Bathroom & En-suite WC
- Access by lift and stairs
- Stunning Sea and Village Views
- Close to Amenities
- Sought After Exmoor Location
- Long Lease & 1/15 Share of Freehold
- Council Tax Band B
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Electric
- Accessibility
- Lift access
- Parking
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
A substantial Victorian building presenting stone elevations beneath a slate roof. We understand the building was originally a hotel, but converted into 15 apartments around 1990. The communal areas are well presented and there is a passenger lift and stairs. The 'wow' factor are the fabulous views of both coast and country, as well as over Lynton and the River Lyn. The property is considered ideal as principal residence or second home, but we understand cannot be rented out.
The layout briefly comprises a lobby, hallway, two double bedrooms, one with an en suite WC, a spacious sitting room, a galley-style kitchen and a bathroom.
For layout and approximate room measurement, please see the enclosed floor plan.
THE AREA
The property is within easy walking distance of local amenities, including a good selection of restaurants, bars, cafés, shops, gym, hairdressers, small supermarkets, a library, a primary school, and places of worship, along with a regular bus service.
Lynton is twinned with the coastal village of Lynmouth, set on the banks of the River Lyn overlooking the sea and reached by a cliffside railway. The South West Coast Path passes directly through Lynton & Lynmouth and is England's longest waymarked long-distance footpath and a National Trail. It stretches for 630 miles (1,014 km), running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset. 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 a 40-minute drive and eventually joins the M5 motorway network at Junction 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. There are excellent state and private schools within the area. The Valley of Rocks is within level walking distance (passing the extraordinary location of the cricket ground), offering access to many miles of coastal walks and stunning unspoilt countryside, which the surrounding Exmoor National Park has to offer. A trip to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor's highest point has incredible views and a picnic at Landacre Bridge or visit to Withypool tea rooms would be well worth the journey.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
The property is served by mains water, drainage and electricity. Double glazed windows.
According to Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available at the property, and there is the likelihood of coverage from several mobile phone networks. For more information, please see the Ofcom website.
North Devon Council - Band B
(2025/26-Approx. £1,984.29 per annum)
EPC - E Rating
TENURE
Leasehold- 999 years from 1992. 1/15th share of the freehold.
Annual Service Charge £1,740
Sinking Fund Contribution £240
Total for Year £1,980 payable in monthly instalments of £165.00
Residential or Holiday letting is not permitted
DIRECTIONS
Imperial Court can be found adjacent to our office; the apartment can be accessed via stairs or lift.
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Parking can be found in the nearby car park; residents permits for 2025/6 are £115.00 per annum. It may also be possible to park on the street in low season. Please see the North Devon Council website for more details.
Council Tax Band: B (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Leasehold (966 years)
Ground Rent: £240 per year
Service Charge: £1,740 per year
The flat is held on a lease of 999 years from 1992. It also comes with a 1/15th share of the freehold. Annual maintenance charge is approximately £1, 980per annum.
Holiday letting is not allowed in Imperial Court.
All apartments at Imperial are the same:
Annual Service Charge £1740
Sinking Fund Contribution £240
Total for Year £1980 payable in monthly instalments of £165.00
Listed by
South Molton
Michael Adey Property
Reference: 172625588
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 12/05/2025
Expiry date: 11/05/2035
Current heating cost: £682/year
Potential heating cost: £302/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,023
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Building plot (shared): ~729 m² (0.18 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
12% since 2016
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 18/05/2026 (3 months ago) | £157,500 | +11.5% |
| Sold | 02/03/2016 (10 years ago) | £141,250 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 MARKET FLATS, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6AQ | £180,000 | 16/01/2026 | Flat |
| LYNTON COTTAGE SEAVIEW APARTMENTS BAYWATCH NORTH WALK, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6ED | £270,000 | 11/12/2025 | Flat |
| IMPERIAL COURT FLAT 13 CASTLE HILL, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6JA | £225,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| IMPERIAL COURT FLAT 5 CASTLE HILL, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6JA | £145,000 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| 24 CASTLE HEIGHTS, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6JD | £305,000 | 29/09/2023 | Flat |
| IMPERIAL COURT FLAT 5 CASTLE HILL, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6JA | £140,000 | 10/11/2022 | Flat |
| 3 CAVENDISH PLACE, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6AD | £230,000 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| JUBILEE COURT 8 BURVILL STREET, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6BJ | £180,000 | 27/04/2022 | Flat |
| IMPERIAL COURT FLAT 4 CASTLE HILL, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6JA | £133,000 | 07/04/2022 | Flat |
| JUBILEE COURT 10 BURVILL STREET, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6BJ | £200,000 | 28/02/2022 | Flat |
| 1 MARKET FLATS, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6AQ | £115,000 | 06/12/2021 | Flat |
| 4 MARKET FLATS, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6AQ | £110,000 | 08/11/2021 | Flat |
Area average: £186,083 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Devon. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of June 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Devon.
Location
Address
Church Hill
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Polly Skye | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Gallery@500ft | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Castle Hill Car Park | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | The Studio | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Lynmouth Bay | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Lynton Village | 0.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 6 |
Within 1 mile during Jul 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 23 Nov 2016 |
| Parracombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4.2 miles | Good — 5 Jan 2017 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, Lynmouth St, EX35 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Lynmouth Street, EX35 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £663/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).