Welcome to Seawood House Located on the edge of the idyllic Exmoor National Park, in the picturesque coastal town of Lynton, North Devon. Looking out to wide vista of sea views is the elegant elevated grade II listed detached Georgian Villa with a self contained 3 Bedroom Apartment. For Sale with No Onward Chain Main House Bedrooms 8 Bathrooms 8 Reception Rooms 3 Apartment Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Reception Rooms 1 Built 1835 Grade II Listed Internal Size 5,488 sq/ft Plot size Circa 0.75 acre Fuel Oil Driveway 8 cars Terrace N/W facing Period features throughout Council Tax Business rates EPC Rating C Local Authority North Devon Council Originally used as a grand and prestigious family home, Seawood House currently operates as a boutique hotel, renamed Seawood Hotel, and sits in arguably the best position in the area next to the historic cliff side railway with breathtaking sea views stretching to The Foreland over Lynmouth Bay all the way out to Wales. The property offers flexible accommodation with 8 bedrooms in the main house, all with en-suite bathrooms, plus 3 further bedrooms in the self-contained apartment located on the lower ground floor. The property benefits from recent refurbishment throughout by the current owners, including the stunning high-spec modern kitchen. There is gorgeous period detail throughout the property, which enhances the opulent feeling of the home. On the ground floor there is a generous entrance foyer, which leads to a formal dining room, the fully refurbished modern kitchen, an open reception area and the formal sitting room. Off the hallway is access to a second 'staff' kitchen and stairs which lead down to the self-contained apartment. The access to the self-contained apartment from within the main house can be closed off allowing access only from the apartment's separate entrance at the front of the property. Scan to watch video tour On the first and second floors there is a total of 8 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and most with incredible sea views. There is flexibility to adjust the configuration of the bedrooms if required by knocking through some of the rooms, giving the bedrooms large walk-in dressing rooms or hobby/study areas. The property is approached by car or foot via North Walk which leads to a private gravel driveway to the side of the property. At the front of the property is a wraparound terrace which faces the sea and offers the perfect spot for alfresco dining and drinks with spectacular sea views. Waking up early to have breakfast watching the sunrise is a must! The location of Seawood House is perfect. Located off the North Walk (part of the South West Coast Path), it is only a short walk to the local amenities including the charming town centre of Lynton, the Valley of the Rocks and the town of Lynmouth. Seawood House also has its own winding footpath behind the property which takes you directly to the town past the start of the cliffside railway. Whether Seawood House continues as a boutique Hotel or is converted back to a gorgeous residential home, it will continue to be a beautiful place to live and a home which guests, friends and family are going to love visiting. Further development opportunity at the rear of the property STPP. The Story of SEAWOOD HOUSE. In 1815 a William Sanford paid John Lock, the then Lord of the Manor of Lynmouth and Lynton £200 to obtain a lease on a plot of land with a superb view on which he was to build his summer residence known as 'Lynton Cottage'. This property is located on North Walk Hill, Lynton. Today it is still present but has been converted into Flats. It has to be remembered that in 1815, there was no identifiable road named 'North Walk', merely a narrow track through vast woodland that gave visitors pedestrian access to The Valley of The Rocks. With the advent of Middle , High-Class Visitors coming to the area William Sanford recognised an opportunity and in 1826 he paid a
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