Cornwall Properties, Land and Commercial Opportunities Going Under the Hammer
A diverse selection of properties and land across Cornwall is heading to auction with Clive Emson Auctioneers this September. The catalogue includes homes, investment properties, development opportunities, commercial premises, former agricultural buildings, land and some more unusual lots, with guide prices ranging from £15,000 to £275,000-plus. Locations include Penzance, Pendeen, Newlyn, Falmouth, Truro, Perranporth, St Austell, Helston and other areas across Cornwall. Let's take a closer look at what's on offer.....
Auction stations!
A complex of barns and farm buildings with land near Penzance has a freehold guide price of £275,000 plus at auction.
Portheras Farm Buildings, at Pendeen, is among 228 lots listed in England by Clive Emson Auctioneers, with the September online auction concluding on 24 September.
The lot comprises a selection of granite barns together with a Dutch Barn and former cattle shed along with about 0.89 hectares (2.21 acres) of land.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This property occupies a truly breathtaking position in the heart of west Cornwall.
“It has far reaching views towards the rugged coastline, along with footpaths down to the picturesque Portheras Cove.
“The granite buildings are largely derelict and offer potential for residential development, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
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Portheras Farm Buildings are being auctioned in arrangement with Andrew Exelby Estate Agents.
A unit on the Stable Hobba Industrial Estate, at Stable Hobba, Newlyn, has a leasehold guide of £145,000 plus.
With a total floor area of 220 sq m, it includes a reception/office, staff room with kitchenette, two large preparation/processing rooms with loading bays, ladies and gents WCs, a store room and a cabin office and workshop.
Katie said: “This is an opportunity to acquire a deceptively spacious industrial unit situated on a busy site with its most recent use being for food/fish production and processing.
“The property is fitted out for this type of production, although it could easily be adapted for other types of use, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The unit is being auctioned jointly with Miller Commercial.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/53/
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An iron-clad bungalow at Bosliven, St Buryan, near Penzance, has a freehold guide of £85,000 plus.
Homealong has two bedrooms and is in a tucked away position with enclosed gardens along with an array of greenery and trees.
It is being auctioned jointly with MAP Estate Agents.
Pygnoweth, at Trevaylor Vean, Gulval, near Penzance, has a freehold guide of £95,000 plus.
It comprises a detached studio-style chalet with full residential use and a granite cart house – with planning permission in principle granted in September 2026 for residential conversion.
Katie said: “These properties enjoy a fabulous sized long garden, a further garden area opposite and parking.
“They are situated within a highly sought after rural location ideally positioned for access to Penzance, local amenities and the stunning beaches of West Cornwall.
“It is an exciting development project, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The lot is being auctioned in arrangement with Marshall’s Estate Agents.
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Auction is key to garages purchase
A block of seven lock-up garages and their forecourt in Saltash are among 228 lots listed in England by Clive Emson Auctioneers' September online auction.
Located at1-7 Warraton Green, three of the garages are already let and sit on a total site of 0.05 hectares (0.13 acres).
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “Lock-up garages always prove popular at auction.
“This block at Warraton Green offers an immediate return on investment as well as the potential for improvement and alternative use for the site, subject to the necessary consents.”
Land next to Aucuba, Kelly Bray, Callington, has a freehold guide of £50,000 plus.
Measuring about 0.31 hectares (0.76 acres), it has outline planning permission for a single ecological self-build residential property.
The parcel’s surrounding area is predominantly residential, with countryside and open land nearby.
KLP Kitchener Land and Planning is joint agent.
In St Cleer, near Liskeard, a four-bedroom house called Croftside has a freehold guide of £195,000 plus.
Located on the edge of Bodmin Moor, the house has off-road parking, a garage and an enclosed rear garden.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/205/
Skylark, at Killigorrick, St Keyne, near Liskeard, has a freehold guide of £140,000 plus.
A semi-detached cottage dating to the 17th Century, it has one bedroom, a rear patio garden and parking.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/137/
In Bodmin, a mid-terrace house with three bedrooms at 43 Margaret Crescent has a freehold guide of £40,000 plus.
James said: “This property would make an ideal investment opportunity for those looking to start or add to their portfolio.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/186/
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Lots to dig for
Cornwall Council has instructed the auction of a former quarry near Penryn.
Chywoon Quarry, Longdowns, St Gluvias, has a freehold guide price of £50,000 plus.
The quarry comes with a field and a number of dilapidated buildings on a site extending to 0.86 hectares (2.13 acres).
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This is an interesting opportunity to acquire a former quarry along with a good-size field and buildings in a rural location.
“Interested parties may see a variety of different uses for the site, subject to the necessary consents.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/35/
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In Falmouth, a former day centre at 106 Killigrew Street has a freehold guide of £170,000 to £190,000.
It comes with a courtyard garden and off-road parking and includes offices, a meeting room, sitting rooms, disabled WC and kitchens.
Katie said: “This is a great opportunity for investors looking to start or add to their rental portfolio alongside builders who may see the potential to create one good size house or maybe a number of flats. It may also appeal to those who wish to simply have a lovely family home post works, all subject to necessary consents being obtainable.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/19/
Gra Pat in Windsor Terrace, Falmouth, is a two-bedroom bungalow with a freehold guide of £100,000 plus.
As well as two bedrooms, the semi-detached bungalow has basement storage rooms underneath.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/220/
In Constantine, a semi-detached granite cottage with two bedrooms has a freehold guide of £100,000 plus.
Located at 2 Brillwater Cottages, it is considered ideal for owner-occupation, investment or holiday letting, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
It is being auctioned jointly with David Rhys & Co.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/182/
At 24 Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, a two-bedroom end-terrace house has a freehold guide of £55,000 plus. It has front and rear gardens.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/130/
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City centre opportunity
A ‘substantial city centre freehold commercial building’ in Truro with an estimated rental income of £71,000 per annum has a freehold guide price of £200,000 plus. It occupies a prominent position in Victoria Square in the heart of the city centre.
Auction appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This is a substantial city centre commercial building with extensive accommodation arranged over multiple levels.
“It was formerly occupied in part by Co-op/Somerfield and Argos and is well placed for city centre amenities, public transport links and nearby car parking.
“Part of the building is let to two tenants delivering £21,000 per annum although the estimated total rental value of the property is £71,000 per annum.
“The building offers scope for re-letting, sub-division or even owner-occupation, subject to the necessary consents.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/29/
Also in Truro city centre, a commercial property with parking has a freehold guide of £185,000 plus.
The former Stepping Stones at 5 Ferris Town extends over three floors, has a rear yard and a triple garage.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “There is clear potential for reinstatement back to an impressive residential dwelling, or some may envisage a number of apartments, all of which would be subject to the necessary consents being obtainable.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/129/
A detached bungalow at Perranporth is going under the auctioneer’s gavel with a freehold guide of £125,000 plus.
Reen Bungalow, at Budnic Hill, has two bedrooms and sits on grounds of 0.04 hectares (0.11 acres).
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This is an exciting and rare chance to acquire a detached two-bedroom bungalow in a tucked away location in the highly sought after coastal town of Perranporth.
“The property requires significant improvement to the building itself and its surrounding grounds, which are overgrown and in need of clearance, yet it offers clear potential for enhancement or complete redevelopment, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
Reen Bungalow is being auctioned in arrangement with Camel Coastal & Country.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/154/
At Tintagel, freehold land at Church Hill has a freehold guide of £75,000 plus.
Measuring about 8.43 acres, it overlooks rugged coastline to both Morwenstow and Lundy Island to the north as well as Tintagel Haven and the remains of King Arthur’s Castle.
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Wide range on offer
A variety of land and commercial and residential properties in Cornwall have been placed into the auction this month.
A detached, three-bedroom house at Porthallow, near St Keverne, close to the beachfront has a freehold guide of £165,000 plus.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “The Beach House is a charming property in an idyllic location.
“It is a short distance from the shoreline and beachfront in the fishing village of Porthallow, on Cornwall's breathtaking south coast.
“This well presented coastal retreat has been a successful holiday let for a number of years and offers potential for continued use although others may see it as a permanent residence or for investment.”
The Beach House is being auctioned in arrangement with Christophers Estate Agents.
A three-bedroom detached, character cottage at 21 Fore Street in Pool has a freehold guide of £85,000 plus.
It comes to auction following recent years as a productive rental property and it is considered that it would once again make a good addition to a rental portfolio.
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with MAP Estate Agents.
A barn and its land, in Reawla Lane, Reawla, have a freehold guide of £15,000 plus.
The parcel extends to about 0.026 hectares (0.064 acres) and is situated in a residential setting.
It offers potential for future development or alternative uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
The lot is being auctioned jointly with MAP Estate Agents.
A first-floor flat with two bedrooms at 3A The Parade in Helston has a leasehold guide of £45,000 to £55,000.
It is being sold with a new 999-year lease.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/189/
A former silver workshop in Canonstown, near Hayle, has a freehold guide of £35,000 plus.
A single-storey premises, it offers potential for a variety of uses including residential development, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/62/
In Redruth, a maisonette with accommodation over five floors has a leasehold guide of £25,000 plus.
A 4A Penryn Street, in the heart of the town centre, it has three bedrooms and is let at £4,500 per annum. It has the remainder of a 125-year lease from October 1998.
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Special delivery at auction
The former post office in St Austell is set to go under the auctioneer’s hammer with a freehold guide price of £250,000 plus. (24 SEPTEMBER) Lots 65, 80, 106 and 150
It is among 228 lots listed in England by Clive Emson Auctioneers, with the September online auction concluding on 24 September.
Located in the town centre at 10-12 High Cross Street, the three-storey property comprises the post office, sorting rooms, rear extensions and yard.
Planning permission has been granted for the 'front' of the building for conversion into eight apartments by way of confirmed Permitted Development Rights.
In addition, planning permission has been granted for the former sorting rooms and parking/yard area at the rear for 24 new build apartments.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This is a well-known and prominent property in St Austell town centre.
“it comes to auction with the benefit of planning permissions for residential conversion and newbuild on a site totalling about 0.22 hectares (0.54 acres) in size.
“We expect interest from developers and builders who see the clear potential to build out the planning permissions on a well-located site in the town centre.”
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with May Whetter & Grose.
Also in St Austell town centre, a mid-terrace commercial unit with a detached block of garages and car park has a freehold guide of £140,000 plus.
Located at 6 Alexandra Road, the building includes trading areas and additional rooms over two floors.
The detached garage block has two single and a one double lock-up units along with a car parking area.
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with May Whetter & Grose.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/65/
Fountain House at 1 Eastbourne Road in St Austell town centre, has a freehold guide of £60,000 plus.
It is a two-storey commercial property with three rooms, a kitchen, two WCs and a rear garden.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/268/80/
Land with a lake and disused buildings at St Stephen’s Beacon, Carloggas Lane, St Stephen, has a freehold guide of £60,000 plus.
The parcel extends to 1.15 hectares (2.84 acres) and has been previously used for fishing.
James said: “We have been informed by the seller the lake is stocked with carp and has a maximum depth in its centre of 45ft.
“The whole site is considered ideal for recreational/leisure use, clearly including some form of angling use, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
If you own land or property in Cornwall and are considering selling, auction could offer a quicker and more certain alternative to the traditional market. You can request a free, no-obligation auction appraisal to find out whether your property might be suitable.