Cornwall Character property has 12 bedrooms and servants’ quarters
A ‘rather grand’ Victorian detached house set in 1.5 acres near Launceston, Cornwall has a freehold guide price of £560,000 plus at auction. (WED JULY 24)
Yeolmbridge House, at Yeolmbridge, has 12 bedrooms, a dairy and milking parlour, wine cellar, cold store, summer room, a coach house, servants’ quarters, walled gardens and an orchard along with a sweeping private driveway.
Requiring extensive refurbishment, the character property is among 165 lots listed in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a rather grand detached period residence.
“The property boasts a wealth of character, not to mention the interestingly attached former servants’ cottage, coach house, greenhouses and attractively walled gardens to the rear.
“However, it requires extensive refurbishment to reinstate it to its former glories. Naturally, it will appeal to owner occupiers wishing to recreate a stunning family home.
“Others may consider the potential for further development, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
Yeolmbridge House is being auctioned in arrangement with Webbers of Launceston.
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In Gunnislake, Cornwall Council has instructed the auction of overgrown land starting at just £500.
The parcel – measuring 0.01 hectares (0.03 acres) – is located next to Gunnislake Health Centre in The Orchard.
Auctioneer David Henwood said: “Occasionally these type of parcels of land come for auction.
“They may offer appeal to a number of different purchasers, such as nearby residents. This parcel, although overgrown, is on a corner where some may envisage some form of use, subject to all the necessary consents.”
Bidding for the current auction, the fifth of the year, goes live on Monday July 22 and ends on Wednesday July 24.
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Land in Cornwall offers potential
Bidders are set to stake their claim for land going under the hammer in the Redruth area.
Two parcels are on offer on next to Penhalurick Farm, at Penhalvean, on the outskirts of Stithians.
The largest measures 27 acres (10.93 hectares) and has a freehold guide price of £200,000 plus. It is divided into two fields.
Measuring 13.5 acres (5.49 hectares), the second parcel has a freehold guide of £165,000 plus.
They are among 165 lots in the latest sale by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “These parcels of agricultural land are expected to appeal to those with farming interests as well as equine and amenity users.
“They may also attract attention from those who simply wish to acquire their own piece of the lovely Cornish countryside.”
The parcels are being auctioned jointly with MAP Estate Agents of Redruth.
In Redruth town centre, two commercial units have a freehold guide of £60,000 plus.
On Alma Place and Market Strand, both are already let to tenants – together returning a total of £8,400 per annum.
Katie said: “This freehold dual component commercial investment opportunity is expected to attract keen interest.
“With the benefit of existing tenants, they would make a great investment for those looking to start or add to their portfolio.”
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In Par, a freehold parcel of woodland near Uplands, The Mount, has a guide of £15,000 plus. In the centre of a residential area, it measures 1.82 acres (0.73 hectares).
It is being auctioned jointly with KLP Kitchener Land and Planning of Topsham.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/251/38/
In Bodmin town centre, three self-contained studio flats have a leasehold guide of £75,000 plus.
Located in Turf Street, they are on the first and second floors above a commercial unit and are being sold with the remainder of a 200-year lease from January 2015.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/251/93/
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Opportunities at auction
Development land with planning permission for 14 houses near Helston is heading to auction with a £275,000 freehold price guide.
The site off Kei-Wei, in Rinsey Lane at Ashton, extends to a total of 0.67 hectares (1.68 acres).
Plans for the development show six detached homes and eight semi-detached houses, all with gardens and parking.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This is an exciting development opportunity in a good residential area.
“Ashton is close to Praa Sands, with its long sandy beach, and Porthlevan, known for its picturesque harbour.
“We expect keen interest from developers with a ready-made scheme for building out in an area where demand for housing remains strong.”
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In Marazion, two properties in need of updating together have a freehold guide of £195,000 plus.
Trefa and Tremel in Fore Street are in close walking distance of the famous St Michael’s Mount and share a good-sized courtyard and garden.
Trefa is double-fronted house with four bedrooms, while Tremel has two double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms.
Katie said: “This is an exciting opportunity to acquire two properties in the popular coastal town of Marazion.
“Both require an extensive course of updating throughout and post works would make a fabulous family home with an annexe attached, or some may see the potential for a two lucrative holiday lets.”
They are being auctioned in arrangement with Andrew Exelby Estate Agents of St Just.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/251/48/
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Near Penzance, a detached cottage with sea views has a freehold guide of £150,000 plus.
The two-bedroom property, Pentrew, is located in Levant Road, in the village of Trewellard between Pendeen and St Just.
Katie said: “This delightful and well-presented cottage sits on a decent sized plot with well-maintained gardens, off-road parking and a detached garage as well as stunning views.
“It has been a successful holiday let over the past years and could continue to do so post remedial works, or some may simply wish to call it home. Clearly, there is also potential for extension or development, subject to all necessary consents.”
Pentrew is being auctioned in arrangement with Andrew Exelby Estate Agents of St Just.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/251/62/
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In Penryn, a large period house comprising five self-contained flats has a freehold guide of £325,000.
The building in Broad Street has three flats with one bedroom each and two flats with two bedrooms.
Katie said: “This is a superb opportunity to acquire the freehold of a large period property.
“The self-contained flats require updating but have the potential to become a lucrative rental investment or be placed on the market for resale post works.”
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Commercial properties head for auction
A four-floor commercial building in St Austell town centre has a freehold guide price of £100,000 at auction.
The property fronts both Fore Street and Vicarage Hill in a prominent trading location with offices on each of its floors.
It is among 165 lots listed in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This freehold commercial building is situated in a prime trading location within the town centre.
“It offers clear potential for residential conversion to the upper floors, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable, and would make a great investment or re-sale post works.”
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with May, Whetter & Grose of St Austell and Miller Commercial of Truro.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/251/127/
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A detached commercial unit previously used as a fish and chip shop has a freehold guide of £45,000 to £50,000.
Located In a predominately residential area at 31 Grove Road, St Austell, it includes a kitchen, customer area, storage, WC and hardstanding. It was previously let at £8,000 per annum.
The property is being auctioned jointly with Miller Commercial of Truro.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/251/113/
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A one-bedroom cottage with land in the village of Treviscoe has a freehold guide of £95,000 plus.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “Hilltop Cottage is in a rural location on a generous sized plot up a lane off the main road, offering a good degree of privacy.
“It is need of refurbishment throughout and offers potential for development, subject to all necessary consents.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/251/126/
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Mine all mine
Cornwall Council has instructed the sale of a historic former engine house at St Agnes.
The Engine House at Wheel Kitty, most recently used as offices, has a freehold guide price of £50,000 at auction.
Part of a former tin mine, it is among the commercial properties at the Wheal Kitty Business Park.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire the historic former Wheal Kitty Engine House.
“It occupies a decent sized plot with its most recent use being commercial offices, and is now in need of improvement works throughout.
“The property enjoys fantastic views from the upper floors and is amongst a selection of commercial properties within the popular Wheal Kitty Business Park, with the sought after north coast village of St Agnes being approximately one mile away.”
There are offices on The Engine House’s three floors and the property also has a ground floor storeroom and parking.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/251/132/
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 fifth of the year, goes live on Monday July 22 and ends on Wednesday July 24.
See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk for more details.
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