Care home for auction offers options

A ‘stunning’ Art Deco style former care home with 26 bedrooms in North Devon is going under the hammer with a £695,000 freehold guide price. (THURS MARCH 20)

Woodtown House is set in 3.6 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland at East-the-Water, on the edge of Bideford.

It is among 145  lots in the second auction of 2025 by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.

Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This stunning Art Deco style former care home offers numerous possibilities including use as a multi-generational family home, holiday apartments, guest house or continued use as a care establishment, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

Woodtown House features a grand entrance with gates, expansive gardens and ample parking for about fifteen vehicles.

The main house is surrounded by maintained level lawned gardens with several storage buildings and a large static structure previously used as a workshop.

It is being auctioned in arrangement with Ware Commercial.

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Also in Bideford, a top floor holiday apartment with sea views at Westbeach Holiday Resort, Westward Ho!, has a leasehold guide of £65,000 plus.

The two-bedroom property is being sold with the remainder of a 125-year lease from February 2012.

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Land with planning consent under hammer

Land with planning permission for a detached ‘eco house’ in Bishopsteignton is going under the auctioneer's gavel. (THURS MARCH 20)

The plot in Teign View Road  – measuring 0.05 hectares (0.12 acres) – has a freehold guide price of £115,000 plus.

Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “The proposed dwelling is contemporary in design, with a green roof system and high thermal insulation design, together with the majority of the windows facing south for solar gain.

“The plot is situated on the hillside to the north of the Teign Estuary in the desirable village of Bishopsteignton, between the towns of Newton Abbot and Teignmouth.

“We expect interest from small-scale developers, builders and self-builders as well as those looking for a ‘eco house’ style project with sustainable features.”

Planning permission allows for a detached two-bedroom property on the site, measuring 0.05 hectares (0.12 acres).

The site is being auctioned jointly with Kitchener Land and Planning.

In Radway, Sidmouth, a two-bedroom coach house has a freehold guide of £165,000 plus.

The first floor apartment, with allocated off-road parking, is close to the town centre and the seafront.

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In Budleigh Salterton, a two-bedroom flat has a leasehold guide of £190,000 plus.

Located in Station Road, the ground floor property has become available for the first time in 21 years.

It is being sold with the remainder of a 199-year lease from June 2005, plus a share of the freehold, which will be created on completion.

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Revamped property at auction

A recently refurbished cottage with an annexe and off-road parking in Torquay has a freehold guide price of £150,000 at auction.

The detached property, Woodbine Cottage, is in Palm Road, has three bedrooms and is reached via a gated courtyard.

Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: This is an opportunity to acquire a detached cottage with annexe and off-road parking situated in the Torre area of Torquay.

“It is close to the town centre and within easy reach of bus routes, shops, local schools and the harbour.

“The property has recently undergone complete refurbishment throughout and is expected to appeal to investment landlords as well as owner-occupiers.”

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In Paignton, a terraced house in Osney Crescent has a freehold guide of £175,000 plus.

The five-bedroom property has front driveway parking and rear gardens in a popular location close to the town centre.

It is being auctioned in arrangement with Eric Lloyd & Co.

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Auction orders

A village pub with guest accommodation near Crediton is available for purchase at auction. (THURS MARCH 20)

The White Hart Hotel in Bow, near Crediton, has owners’ accommodation with four bedrooms, two self-contained guest suites, a large beer garden and car park.

With a freehold guide price of £290,000 plus, it also has a bar and pool table area, restaurant, kitchen, ladies and gents WCs, cellar and store room.

Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: This freehold public house presents a unique opportunity for revitalisation.

“It may appeal to publicans or business people keen to take on a going concern or others how may have other projects in mind, such as residential conversion, subject to all of the necessary consents.”

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In Tiverton, a former town centre bank has a freehold guide of £165,000 plus.

Steve said: “This spacious commercial property, formerly a bank, is ideally situated in the town centre.

“With Tiverton’s location on the edge of Exmoor and access to the M5 and London Paddington railway line, this property offers a strategic location and is an ideal choice for a wide range of commercial ventures.”

The two-storey property features a large open-plan retail/bank/office accommodation along with WC, offices, storage and a staff room.

With a floor area of 336 sq.m, it was previously let to the bank at  £40,750 per annum.

It is being auctioned jointly with Stratton Creber Commercial.

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A house in Cullompton with planning permission for a further dwelling has a freehold guide of £175,000.

The three-bedroom end-terrace has an enclosed courtyard to its rear, decking and a shed to its front and side and large enclosed garden.

It received planning permission in September 2022 for the erection of a further dwelling on the site, subject to conditions.

Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “The property is within close proximity to the town centre with its amenities and facilities.

“It is likely to appeal to builder developers for post work onward sale or buy-to-let investment as well as those looking for an ideal family home.”

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Ex-cellent lots at auction

A three-storey town house is among the Exeter lots going under the hammer at auction. (THURS MARCH 20)

The ‘beautifully presented’ three-bedroom property in Albion Place has a freehold guide price of £250,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This beautifully presented townhouse is in a delightful yet little-known central position in Exeter.

“It is just a short distance from local amenities, the university and city centre. Combining character with modern living, we expect this property to appeal to families and investors alike.”

The house is being auctioned with Samuels Estate Agents.

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A licensed HMO property close to Exeter University which previously returned £40,800 per academic year is heading to auction.

The three-storey property in Blackboy Road, Exeter, has a freehold guide price of £275,000.

With five lettable rooms, it also has three shower rooms, a communal room and kitchen plus parking to the front and rear for several cars. It has been previously let to students.

The property is being auctioned jointly with Cooksleys Residential Sales and Lettings of Exeter.

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A character cottage at Church Steps, in Church Stile Lane, in Woodbury, near Exeter, has a freehold guide of £170,000.

The one-bedroom mid-terrace cottage has been redecorated throughout with a new kitchen and bathroom.

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Clive Emson Auctioneers, which has its regional office in Exeter, was recently awarded Residential Auction Service of the Year in The Negotiator Awards 2024, the Oscars of the UK’s residential agency sector.

The second auction of eight in 2025 by the firm, founded 36 years ago, concludes on 20 March, with bidding live from 18 March.

See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk for more details.