We are taking a trek down to Cornwall today, to check out a few lots that Clive Emson Auctioneers are offering in their next auction. There are a few highlights, which we are sharing below.
Property with Planning in Helston
A Helston town centre shop with planning permission for first floor residential conversion has a freehold guide price of £85,000 plus at auction.
The property in Meneage Street has approval from Cornwall Council for the creation of four flats.
It is among 184 lots listed in the October auction being held by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This is a well-located development opportunity in the heart of Helston town centre close to national chains and independents.
“As well as a large ground floor retail area with changing rooms and an office, it benefits from staff facilities and extensive first floor storage, serviced by a goods lift.
“The property has the added advantage of recent planning permission, granted in November 2024, for conversion of the first flour in four flats.”
Miller Commercial is joint auctioneer.
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In Mullion, a detached chalet style bungalow with two bedrooms in Eglos Parc has a freehold guide of £195,000 plus.
Katie said: “The Nook is a well-presented chalet style bungalow, most recently used as a holiday let.
“It will most likely appeal to those wishing to add to their rental portfolio or some may envisage re-development of the site due to its plot size, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The Nook is being auctioned in arrangement with Olivers Estate Agents.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/114/
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Land formerly used as a car park at Lighthouse Hill, Portreath, has a freehold guide of £50,000 to £75,000.
The parcel is close to Portreath Beach and has sea views of the north Cornish coast. It extends to about 2.38 hectares (5.89 acres).
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Land and property at auction
A detached four-bedroom bungalow with its own private drive, double garage and good sized grounds is set to generate interest at the auction.
Ponsandane Gardens, in Chyandour, near Penzance, has a freehold guide price of £440,000 plus.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This is a great opportunity to acquire a detached bungalow sitting on good sized grounds within a sought after residential location.
“Ponsandane Gardens benefits from a private drive leading to ample parking and a double garage with private gardens surrounding the remaining property with some seating and decked areas.
“It would make a lovely family home post works whilst some others may see a project with resale in mind.”
The site extends to about 0.3 hectares (0.75 acres).
Ponsandane Gardens is being auctioned jointly with Stacey Mann Estates Ltd.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/146/
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In central Newlyn, a character cottage has a freehold guide of £100,000 plus. The two bedroom property at Franwill Cottages is being auctioned in arrangement with Stacey Mann Estates Ltd.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/142/
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In St Erth, The Vestry Rooms in Fore Street has a freehold guide of £70,000 plus.
It has planning permission and associated listed building consent for change of use from a community office building to a house.
The property has open plan space, a kitchenette and WC on its fist floor and more office space above.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This property offers a blank canvas for potential owners who may require office space with easy access to the A30 or St Ives.
“Others may wish to build out the planning permission to take advantage of its location or have some other scheme in mind, subject to the necessary consents.”
The Vestry is being auctioned jointly with Andrew Exelby Estate Agents.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/143/
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Between Lelant and St Ives. the site of the former Penderleath Common Grit Store in Balnoon, has a freehold guide of £15,000 plus.
Cornwall Council has instructed the sale of the land.
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No bar to success
A bar in the heart of Newquay is going under the hammer with a freehold guide price of £145,000 plus.
The Wax Activity Bar in Central Square is a former bank building, arranged over two floors with a main bar area upstairs and a small outside space
Auction appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This property is prominently positioned in the heart of Newquay.
“Surrounded by busy shops, bars and cafés, it benefits from strong footfall and offers excellent potential for a variety of uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The total floor area is 405 sq m.
Clive Emson Auctioneers’ seventh auction of eight in 2025 concludes on 30 October with bidding live from 28 October.
See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk for more details.