A Helston town centre property with planning permission for four flats on its first floor, is among 166 lots in the fourth sale of 2025 by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.

The ‘substantial’ property in Meneage Street, which has a shop on its ground floor, has a freehold guide price of £180,000 plus.

Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This is a substantial town centre property at the heart of Helston town centre.

“It benefits from planning permission on its first floor for conversion into four flats, offering development potential in a busy part of this popular town.”

The ground floor shop has a  retail area, two changing rooms, offices and a goods lift.

The first floor currently has a staff room, WCs and a large open plan storeroom.

It is being auctioned in arrangement with Miller Commercial.

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At Churchtown, Mullion, near Helston, a detached cottage for improvement has a freehold guide of £100,000 plus.

The Old Cottage was previously used as accommodation for The Old Inn pub. It has two bedrooms on its first floor and four rooms in an annexe.

James said: “The Old Cottage requires extensive refurbishment but offers plenty of potential.

“As well as its accommodation, it also has off-road parking, good sized gardens for formalisation and a store room.”

The Old Cottage is being auctioned in arrangement with Christophers Estate Agents.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/258/97/

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Lots to Camborne property

A mixed-use property in Camborne with planning permission for two flats to its rear has a freehold guide price of £155,000 plus. 

Located, in Trelowarren Street, it comprises a ground floor shop with three-bedroom flat above plus a substantial outbuilding with the planning consent for apartments.

Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This multi-faceted building is situated within the heart of Camborne, on the town's main throughfare and principal trading street.  

“It offers potential for development to the rear with a separately accessed office and WC plus a substantial store/double garage building which fronts onto a single track rear lane.”

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In Carharrack, near Redruth, a former row of miners’ cottages which has been converted into a single detached property has a freehold guide of £275,000 plus.

Guadalupe has four reception rooms, three bedrooms plus front and rear gardens, an outbuilding and sun terrace.

Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “Dating back to the 1800s, this former row of miners’ cottages now forms a single, spacious home with a versatile layout.

“The house sits on a generous plot with large gardens and ample driveway parking.”

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/258/157/ 

Both Guadalupe and the property in Camborne are being auctioned in arrangement with MAP Estate Agents.

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In St Ives town centre, a studio flat has a guide of £90,000 plus. The second-floor apartment in Carncrows Street has one bedroom and an open plan fitted kitchen.

Steve said: “The property is situated within easy reach of some of Cornwall’s finest beaches and has a highly convenient town centre location.

“It is a bright, spacious and well-presented apartment with a private entrance and pocket views of nearby beaches and the sea.”

The flat is being auctioned in arrangement with Salt Estate Agents.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/258/114/

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In Truro, a semi-detached house at number at number two Newquay Road, has a freehold guide of £40,000 to £50,000.

With three bedrooms, it has a lawn and patio at the front and an enclosed back garden.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/258/143/

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At number four in Newquay Road, Truro, a two-bedroom semi-detached house has a freehold guide of £50,000 to £60,000.

The property has a loft room as well as a driveway parking and a garage.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/258/127/

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Developers are expected to show an interest in land with planning permission for homes next to a recent residential development in St Austell. 

The freehold parcel in Cuddra Road, measuring 0.1 hectares (o.25 acres), has a guide price of £120,000 plus. It has planning permission for up to four homes.

Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This well-located parcel of land is situated on the fringe of a recent new build residential development.

“A short length of tarmac spur road with kerbing has been constructed from Cuddra Road and forms the access into the site.

“We expect interest from developers and SME builders who can see the benefits of development and potential for post completion sale on the market.”

The site is about 100 metres up Cuddra Road from its junction with A390 Holmbush Road leading into Gwallon Keas.

It is being auctioned jointly with KLP Kitchener.

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A three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bugle, near St Austell, has a freehold guide of £100,000 plus.

Located at Higher Bugle, it requires a programme of refurbishment.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/258/122/

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Plots on the map

Twenty-three parcels of land scattered across Newquay town centre are also featured in the auction.

Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “Some of the parcels of land are used for parking while others include byways and alleyways.

“Occasionally these types of parcels of land come to auction although it is unusual to have so many at one time.

“The nil reserve allows interested parties to lodge their bids and for the lot to realise its market valuation.

“There may be various reason for bidders’ interest, including the potential for further parking spaces to be created subject to the necessary consents.”

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Locked in for auction

A block of lock-up garages with a workshop and an inspection pit in Penzance is set to drive interest at the auction. 

The property off Marine Terrace, near the Seafront,  has a freehold guide price of £75,000 plus.

It features four garages with up and over doors plus a large garage/workshop with an inspection pit, workbench and electricity.

Three of its four garages are already let at £70 per calendar month on licence agreements.

Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This a prime block of four garages with up and over doors, large garage/workshop and an adjoining garage/shed.

“Located close to Penzance seafront, it presents a potential investment opportunity whilst others may see the options for a variety of other uses and development, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

The lot is being auctioned jointly with Stacey Mann Estates Ltd.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/258/69/

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A ‘Grand Designs’ style detached house in Marazion with views across Mount’s Bay and St Michael’s Mount has a freehold guide of £250,000 plus.

Sea House is an architect designed four-bedroom property with features including an oak and glass stairs case, lift, underfloor heating, electrically operated garage, raised terrace and solar panels.

Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This impressive, individually architect designed, contemporary home wouldn’t look out of place on Grand Designs.

“It has spacious and versatile accommodation over two floors taking full advantage of panoramic sea views across Mount’s Bay, St Michael's Mount and beyond.

“The present layout is reverse level living accommodation with an adjoining potential annexe linked via a corridor from the ground and first floor.

“Sea House is located in a prime position along a small private lane on the edge of Marazion, and is conveniently placed for most local amenities with easy access to the sea.

“We expect keen interest from owner-occupiers as well as those who see the potential for lettings.”

Sea House is being auctioned jointly with Marshall’s Estate Agents.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/258/125/

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A cottage called Suhaili, in Prussia Cove Road, Rosudgeon, has a freehold guide of £300,000 plus.

It is split over three levels and is currently arranged as a single property. It was previously used as a house with a one-bedroom annexe.

Suhaili is being auctioned jointly with Stacey Mann Estates Ltd.

In Penzance, a terraced house in Redinnick Place has a leasehold guide of £140,000 plus.

The two-bedroom property is close to Penzance seafront and town centre.  It is being auctioned with the remainder of a 924-year lease.

The house is being auctioned in arrangement with Andrew Exelby Estate Agents

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/258/153/

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

The fourth auction of eight in 2025 by the firm, founded 36 years ago, concludes on 12 June, with bidding live from 10 June.

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

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