# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (EX35 6JA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 11, IMPERIAL COURT, CASTLE HILL, LYNTON, DEVON EX35 6JA | | Price | £165,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 83 m² | | Last sold | £157,500 May 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 11/05/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £682/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,023 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - C (£15 - £30) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0000-3224-0522-5597-3553) ## 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. What3words:///inherit.glades.converged 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206371) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206372) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206373) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206375) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206376) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206378) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206379) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206380) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206381) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172625588/2206382) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172625588/2206383) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/172625588/2206384) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | IMPERIAL COURT FLAT 11 CASTLE HILL, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6JA | £157,500 | 18/05/2026 | Flat | | IMPERIAL COURT FLAT 11 CASTLE HILL, LYNTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX35 6JA | £141,250 | 02/03/2016 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £208,125 (4 Flat, EX35, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -20.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North Devon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £761/mo - **Realistic:** £845/mo - **Optimistic:** £930/mo ## 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £82,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £66,300 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £663/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-78/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,988/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 26.4% - **10y growth:** 9.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North Devon; Flats and maisonettes series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.9% - **5y growth (index):** -2.1% - **10y growth (index):** 25.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)