Clive Emson Auctioneers’ November property auction features a wide range of properties and land across Devon, from Torquay commercial premises and residential homes to a partially constructed house near Dartmoor and a substantial former family home near Sidmouth. The catalogue also includes land near Axminster, refurbished houses in Seaton and Shute, apartments and renovation projects in Exeter, and two adjoining HMO investment properties in Plymouth. With opportunities for homeowners, developers and investors, the selection offers plenty to explore ahead of the online auction, which concludes on 5 November 2026.
Lots in Torquay at auction
A range of commercial and residential properties in Torquay are set for auction.
They are among 169 lots listed in England by Clive Emson Auctioneers, with the November online auction concluding on 5 November.
At 28 Tor Hill Road, a four-storey commercial property has a freehold guide of £75,000 plus.
Auction appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This is a substantial mid-terraced office premises with a range of rooms over multiple floors.
“It has been extended at the rear providing large ground and first floor accommodation.
“Close to commercial and residential properties nearby, the property has the potential for redevelopment into a mixed-use scheme, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with Bettesworths.
Also in Torquay, a mid-terrace house with three bedrooms at 41 Teignmouth Road has a freehold guide of £125,000 plus,
It is being auctioned in arrangement with Absolute Sales and Lettings.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/269/129/
At 52 Meadfoot Lane, a mid-terrace property comprising a three-bedroom maisonette and garden flat has a guide of £100,000 plus.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/269/37/
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Dartmoor house offers opportunity
A ‘bespoke designed’ detached house in Sampford Courtenay is coming to auction with a freehold guide price of £115,000.
Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “The Willow is a partially constructed detached dwelling with a bespoke design.
“It is well located in the attractive village of Sampford Courtenay just off the northern slopes of Dartmoor, near Okehampton.
“Its auction offers the opportunity to fulfil the planning permission whether for owner-occupation or lettings in a popular part of Devon.”
The Willow, with one bedroom, includes off-road parking, an enclosed courtyard garden with an adjoining garden area.
It is being auctioned in arrangement with GSS Residential Sales and Lettings.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/269/61/
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Opportunities in east Devon
In Axminster, land at Chipperfield in Charmouth Road, has a freehold guide of £45,000 plus.
Extending to about 1.31 hectares (3.23 acres), it is close to the popular coastal town of Lyme Regis.
It previously had planning permission, now lapsed, for demolition of an existing derelict former stables building and construction of a non-residential single storey building containing toilets, showers and workshop/store plus siting of caravan on a temporary/seasonal basis for office use.
Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “This parcel of land is well located in an attractive setting.
“It may appeal to those who see the benefit of some form of residential development as well as a variety of other uses, subject to the necessary consents.”
The land is being auctioned jointly with Hall & Scott Estate Agents.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/269/68/
In Seaton, a refurbished two-bedroom house at 14 York Road has a freehold guide of £150,000 plus.
It is being auctioned in arrangement with John Wood & Co.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/269/99/
At 4 Beagles Row in Shute, a three-bedroom cottage has a freehold guide of £195,000 plus.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/269/143/
The cottage is being auctioned in arrangement with Humberts.
A detached cottage at Burnt Oak, Sidbury, near Sidmouth, has a freehold guide of £360,000 plus.
Castle View has five bedrooms and four reception rooms.
Audrey said: “This is a spacious detached property that has been in the same family ownership for many years and now would benefit from a programme of updating and refurbishment.
“The property has versatile and well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, making it suitable for a variety of uses.
“There may be potential to subdivide the existing accommodation, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable. Alternatively, the property could continue to serve as a substantial family home.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/269/109/
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Exeter flats for auction
Apartments in Exeter offer opportunities for occupation or investment at auction.
Flat 19 at Victoria Court in Flowerpot Lane has a leasehold guide price of £95,000 plus.
It is a ground floor flat with a balcony and allocated parking in a gated complex close to the city centre.
The apartment has the remainder of a 125-year lease from January 2006.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/269/75/
Apartment 2, at Bedford House, 14 Bedford Street, in Princesshay Square, Exeter, has a leasehold guide of £110,000 plus.
A top floor flat with one bedroom, it has the remainder of a 99-year lease from April 2006.
Both flats are being auctioned in arrangement with Martin & Co.
Springdale Farm, near Longdown, just outside Exeter, has a freehold guide of £295,000 plus.
It comprises a detached two-bedroom bungalow with pasture and woodland including areas of open ground, access tracks and hardstanding over a total of about 4.71 hectares (11.64 acres).
Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “Springdale Farm is situated in an attractive rural position, about four miles west of Exeter with convenient access to the city, the A30 and the M5.
“The bungalow requires renovation and improvement, and building works have commenced to the side of the property, including an incomplete extension.
“Interested parties may see the potential for various forms of future use for the property and extensive grounds once the bungalow is completed, subject to all of the necessary consents.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/269/114/
Two partially completed cottage conversions in the former Colbert Hall in Tar Lane, Ottery St Mary, are available separately.
With two bedrooms and a courtyard, number one Colbert Hall Mews has a freehold guide of £90,000.
Number two Colbert Hall Mews, also with two bedrooms, has a freehold guide of £95,000.
Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “These properties are well located at the heart of Ottery St Mary.
“Interest is likely to come from builder developers for post works onward sale. Some may see the benefit of acquiring both properties.”
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Residential investment opportunity at auction
Two adjoining HMO buildings ‘in a modern style’ with a total of 11 bedrooms are going under the hammer.
Located at 114 & 116 Albert Road, Plymouth, they have a freehold guide price of £595,000 plus.
Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This is an opportunity to acquire two adjoining freehold House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) investment properties, offered together as one substantial lot.
“They feature well-presented accommodation in a modern style with communal facilities, including enclosed courtyard areas.
“They are in a well-connected location for a range of occupiers, including those working at the nearby Devonport dockyard, the city centre and surrounding employment areas.”
The properties come with a detached garage.
If you have land or property in Devon and are considering selling, it may be worth exploring whether auction is the right route for you. You can request a free, no-obligation auction appraisal to discuss your options with a specialist.