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A detached two-bedroom cottage in popular residential location in Chelmsford is set to go under the auctioneer’s gavel next month. (wed 1 nov).

Rose Cottage, 1 Seven Ash Green in Springfield, is among 135 lots in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.

Offered jointly with Bartlett Hammond, it has a freehold guide price of £325,000-plus at the firm’s auction which ends on Wednesday 1 November.

Regional Director & Auctioneer Paul Bridgeman said: “This characterful cottage, dating back to the 17th century, is situated in the parish of Springfield and is well placed for access to Chelmsford city centre.

“It is the first time in almost 40 years that Rose Cottage is to be sold. The property, in a popular residential location, needs some improvement and modernisation and decoration according to taste.”

It has a gas heating system via radiators, off-road parking, gardens to front and rear and many character features, including fireplaces and an externally protruding bread oven.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/245/40/

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A mixed use development opportunity with planning consent in a market town west of Colchester is listed at the auction.

The former newsagent premises with a flat above at 9-13 Church Street, Coggeshall is offered jointly with Elwell Taylor, with a freehold guide price of £275,000 to £300,000.

Planning consent was granted this year for conversion of the existing building to create a mixed residential and commercial scheme with one three-bedroom dwelling, one first floor one-bedroom flat, one commercial unit on the ground floor and one commercial unit with ground and first floor accommodation.

Paul added: “I am anticipating strong interest from builders and developers keen to get going on a mid-sized project with planning consent already in place.”

Coggeshall is situated on the south side of the A120 which gives access to Colchester on the A12 to the east and Braintree, Stanstead Airport and the M11 to the west.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/245/5/

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Also listed at the auction is a three-bedroom duplex property in a converted mill complex in Colchester.

Flat 11, The Mill Apartments in East Street, is offered jointly with Gallant Richardson with a leasehold guide price of £215,000 to9 £225,000.

Paul added: “This unique three-bedroom home forming part of a historic mill conversion is situated in East Street, close to Colchester city centre with its bars, restaurants, shopping and recreational facilities.

“Originally a flour mill constructed in the 19th century, it was converted to residential use and is situated in a pleasant position alongside the River Colne.”

The property is arranged over two levels with its own private courtyard and two parking spaces. The complex also has a gym and concierge service.

 

Tenure is the remainder of 125-year lease from 2003 at a current ground rental of £100 per annum.

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A city centre commercial premises arranged over four levels at 132 High Street, Colchester is offered jointly with Whybrow, it has a freehold guide price of £180,000 to £190,000 with vacant possession.

The property occupies a central position close to restaurants and Marks and Spencer and is directly next-door to the Hippodrome building. It is also well placed for local bus routes and Colchester railway station.

Paul said: “The building offers ground floor retail space with auxiliary storage over first, second and basement levels. It may offer potential for alternative uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

 

 

 

A three bedroom semi-detached house needing improvement in Romford is for sale.

Double-bay fronted 12 Derby Avenue is listed with a freehold guide price of £290,000-plus and vacant possession.

Senior Auction Appraiser Russell Hawkes said: “This house is conveniently situated for local shopping, public transport and schools – with Romford town centre and further main shopping facilities just a short bus ride away.

“Although in need of refurbishment, the property has double glazing and a gas heating system via radiators. There may be potential to extend to the rear or into the loft space, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/245/31/

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A gated storage and workshop yard with potential in Grays is also listed at the auction. Land west of Bridge Road is freehold guided £140,000 to £150,000.

The gated and fenced storage yard is situated just off Bridge Road, behind residential properties and is just a short distance from Grays town centre, shopping and Grays station.

There are two brick-built sheds that could have a variety of uses, together with parking and further outside storage. The site was previously let to a local small delivery business and is now vacant.

Russell added: “The site may offer further potential, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/245/53/

 

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A commercial property and yard with planning consent for a four-bedroom executive home in a village setting near Halstead is listed.

Offered jointly with Nicholas Percival, 40 Alderford Street in Sible Hedingham, has a freehold guide price of £250,000-plus.

Paul said: “This parcel of land and commercial units are situated adjacent to the picturesque Alderford Water Mill in the north Essex village of Sible Hedingham.

“The yard has four lock-up units plus an office as well as a yard area behind lockable gates. Planning permission has been granted for an executive-style house designed by Melville Dunbar Associates.”

Consent was granted in 2021 for demolition of the existing office and warehouses and construction of one dwelling with garage, private open space, access, parking spaces, foul and surface water drainage and landscaping, subject to conditions.

The site extends to 0.14 hectares (0.36 acres).

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/245/130/

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A two-bedroom flat in Southend is coming up as an investment opportunity.

Flat 39, Audley Court at 1 Forge Way, is listed with a leasehold guide price of £150,000 to £160,000.

Russell said: “This two-bedroom apartment is located within close proximity to Southend's seafront, shops, restaurants and recreational facilities.

“Audley Court is a secure development of modern flats and, we understand, the flat has an allocated parking space.

“We understand the tenant has been in occupation since 2018, paying a current rental of £825 per calendar month. A Notice under Section 8 of the Housing Act has been served, which expired on 19th July 2023.”

 

Tenure is the remainder of a 125-year lease from January 2003.

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Clive Emson Auctioneers holds auctions eight times a year offering specialist advice for auction purposes with offices in Essex, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the West Country, selling with skill, speed and efficiency.

Bidding for the current auction, the seventh of eight this year, goes live on Monday 30 October and ends on Wednesday 1 November.