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FLAT 11

IMPERIAL COURT, CASTLE HILL, LYNTON, DEVON EX35 6JA

2 beds 1 baths 893 sq ft Listed 26 Feb 2026 (-198d)

£165,000

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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

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

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.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

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).

5y growth 26.4%
10y growth 9.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Devon. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of June 2026.

1y (index) -2.9%
5y (index) -2.1%
10y (index) 25.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £761/mo
Realistic £845/mo
Optimistic £930/mo

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 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £82,875
Target investor price (1%) £66,300
Gross yield 4.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.8×
Monthly cashflow £-78/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2%
  • 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).