Lynton and Barnstaple Railway appeal: Bratton Fleming station back on the market

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[TonyK]

Well the good news from Exmoor Associates and Friends of Bratton Fleming Station is that THEY have now put in an offer for the station:

Seemingly accepted, subject to the usual shenanigans.
http://www.exmoor-associates.co.uk/2020/07/bratton-fleming-purchase/

Bratton Fleming Purchase
POSTED JULY 21, 2020
A quick update …. we met with the agent and vendors on Friday (17 July) and it looks like our offer to buy has been accepted. We are keeping everything crossed.

[grahame]

Tempted, but sticking with UK^▸ (United Kingdom) where I know about the jurisdiction.  Not too worried about getting a bus stop at the station ... but worried about actually getting any buses to call there.

Some of my pix from Facebook ... and with confirmation from one of those core rail folks who is an advocate of better public transport even outside the working week.  Bit of a long way, though

And as a contrast in locations, now up for sale, North Woolwich Station for a million or so.
https://www.strettons.co.uk/property-search/commercial/property/25067/the-old-station-5-pier-road-royal-docks-london-e16-2jj

The Old Station is located on Pier Road, close to its junction with Albert Road. It is situated overlooking the Thames, within a short distance to North Woolwich Pier for use of Woolwich Ferry. North Woolwich is currently undergoing vast regeneration to include a brand new residential development directly opposite the Old Station, as well as a number of mixed use developments nearby.

The Old Station was previously part of the North London Line and before that, the Great Eastern Railway. It was turned into the North Woolwich Old Station Museum in the 1980s and featured a reconstructed 1920s ticket office, plus locomotives, carriages, models and railway memorabilia.

[grahame]

I admire the vision of those in charge of the L&B but i was always for an extension towards Parracombe once the trackbed was purchased in 2009 and some prominent figures such as the FR's Paul Lewin have voiced the same opinion. The actual running line is less than a mile at present and hasn't moved an inch in either direction since 2005.

A step closer there - see Lynton-Rail

The L&B Trust is delighted to announce that it is the new owner of 'The Halt' at Parracombe. More importantly, not only does the L&B own another station - but perhaps more significantly, for the first time in our history - as we own all the trackbed from Woody Bay Station to and including Parracombe Halt - we have joined up two of the L&B's long-closed stations.

As part of the deal, the Trust also purchased the infilled Rowley Cross Cutting - extending our ownership of L&B trackbed all the way from Holwell Wood to Rowley Cross.

These two sections of railway are an important and vital part of extending our land holdings both towards rebuilding and reopening but also towards the length of line we need to unlock the TWAO^▸ (Transport and Works Act Order ) application. A very good start to the year and a great cause for optimism for the future!

[grahame]

Not sure of the final / current outcome at Bratton Fleming, but here is Blackmoor Gate

https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/old-station-house-inn-purchased

We are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached for the L & B Blackmoor Company PLC (L&BBCo.) to purchase the Old Station House Inn at Blackmoor Gate.

The purchase includes the pub and its restaurant, the adjoining house as well as adjacent land (purchased by the L & B Trust) to accommodate the construction of the future L & B station at this site. The purchase will be completed on 17th April, 2023.

[johnneyw]

Not sure of the final / current outcome at Bratton Fleming, but here is Blackmoor Gate

It seems that they were successful.  The Exmoor Associates acquisition arm of the L&B made the following announcement a while back.

https://www.exmoor-associates.co.uk/2020/11/bratton-fleming-station-is-ours/