Summary - RIVERSIDE COTTAGE LYNMOUTH STREET LYNMOUTH EX35 6EH
8 bed 1 bath Guest House
Turnkey coastal business with strong tourist appeal and river views.
8 en‑suite letting bedrooms, six with river/seaward views and covered balconies.
Dual frontage onto Riverside Road and pedestrian Lynmouth Street for high footfall.
Licensed commercial kitchen with substantial catering equipment and back‑of‑house areas.
Café/take‑away refurbished in 2021; adjoining room suitable for 40 covers or separate shop.
Freehold being offered; same ownership for 15 years indicates trading continuity.
High flood‑risk location; buyers must assess insurance and flood mitigation costs.
Victorian conservation area — likely planning and maintenance constraints for alterations.
No private garden; oil central heating and gas bottles for cooking require management.
A rare riverside freehold opportunity in Lynmouth, offered as a long-established guest house with an adjoining café/take-away. Six of the eight en‑suite letting bedrooms face the river and harbour, each with covered balconies that deliver strong coastal views and year‑round tourist appeal. The property benefits from dual trading frontages onto Riverside Road and the pedestrianised Lynmouth Street, plus a commercial kitchen and scope for about 40 covers in the adjoining room.
This lot suits an investor or operator seeking an income-generating seaside business with immediate trading potential. The café was refurbished in 2021 and can continue as a self‑contained business or be integrated into the guest house operation. There is private accommodation for owners or managers and substantial linen/storage and plant space on the upper floors.
Buyers should factor in material drawbacks: the site sits in a high flood‑risk zone and is within Exmoor National Park/historic conservation context, which may restrict external alterations and require specialist maintenance. The building is Victorian and needs ongoing upkeep; heating includes an oil tank and cooking uses bottled gas. The surrounding area has limited private outdoor space and local economic indicators show some deprivation, though visitor demand remains strong.
Offers are invited for the freehold interest. This is a specialist purchase best suited to experienced hospitality operators, investors able to manage coastal property risks, or buyers planning sympathetic refurbishment and active trading to maximise the site’s riverfront appeal.
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