From Town Centre Investments to Coastal Homes: Devon Auction Highlights
Whether you're searching for a commercial investment, a character cottage with acreage, a redevelopment opportunity or a seaside apartment, the latest Devon auction catalogue from Clive Emson Auctioneers offers something for every type of buyer. From mixed-use buildings in the heart of Tavistock and income-producing flats in Ilfracombe, to former community buildings with conversion potential and rural properties set within acres of countryside, this diverse selection demonstrates the wide range of opportunities regularly available at auction. With guide prices starting from just £5,000, June’s sale is set to attract investors, developers, homebuyers and lifestyle purchasers alike. Let's check out some of the highlights being offered on 17th June.
Lots at auction in Tavistock
A four-storey mixed-use property with ‘substantial accommodation’ at the heart of Tavistock town centre is heading to auction.
Located at 37 Brook Street, it is among 150 lots listed in England by Clive Emson Auctioneers, with the June online auction concluding on 17 June.
With a freehold guide price of £120,000 plus, it features a ground-floor shop and three-storey maisonette above with its own entrance.
Auction appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This property is well located at the heart of Tavistock town centre close to leading national retailers and local independents.
“They offer substantial accommodation with a ground floor commercial unit and a three-storey maisonette above with a total of seven rooms.
“The property would benefit from improvement works and some interested parties may see the potential for sub-division of the maisonette to form two flats, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The ground floor includes retail space, a stock room, further storage and a WC. It has a total floor area of 113 sq m.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/266/18/
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A three-bedroom link-detached house at 7 Greensway Road, Tavistock, has a freehold guide of £195,000 plus.
James said: “This property is in an elevated and popular location on the fringe of Tavistock with views over the town.
“It has been owner-occupied for the past 25 years and interest is expected from a range of different parties.”
It is being auctioned in arrangement with View Property.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/266/46/
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Schools in for auction
A new chapter is set to open at auction for an ’attractive’ former school house in Paignton.
The Polsham Centre in Higer Polsham Road has a freehold guide price of £95,000 plus, with seven rooms, a kitchen, separate ladies, gents and disabled cloakrooms with WC.
On a site measuring about 0.05 hectares (0.13 acres), there is outside space and an undercover storage area.
Auction appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive detached former school house situated within a residential area of Paignton.
“The building offers potential for a variety of future uses including conversion, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
Viewings are in arrangement with Bettesworths.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/266/26/
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In Brixham, a former cadets training centre has a freehold guide of £50,000 plus.
Located in a residential area between numbers 85 and 87 Mount Pleasant Road, it stands on a site measuring about 0.14 hectares (0.35 acres).
James said: “This is a superb opportunity to breathe new life into this building and its land in a residential part of Brixham.
“There is potential for conversion of the unit for a variety of uses as well as some form of development of the land, all subject to the necessary consents.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/266/84/
Viewings are by arrangement with Bettesworths.
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A top floor retirement apartment with sea views in Torquay has a leasehold guide of £37,500 plus.
With two bedrooms, it is located at 12 Manor House in Middle Lincombe Road.
Ownership of the flat includes use of facilities in the complex such as a bistro, restaurant, lounge, bar, gym, library and TV/games room. There is also a private parking space.
It is being sold with a 125-year lease from July 2012.
Viewings are by arrangement with Absolute Sales & Lettings Ltd.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/266/141/
Freehold land in Pendennis Road, Torquay is available with a guide of £5,000 plus.
Located in a residential area, it measures about 0.01 hectares (0.03 acres).
Bettesworths is joint agent.
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Flat out for investments
Investors are expected to be among the bidders for two fully let flats close to Ilfracombe town centre and seafront.
The self-contained apartments at 22 Greenclose Road deliver a rental return of £19,800 per annum, and have a freehold guide price of £250,000 plus.
Auction appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This freehold property is situated in a convenient position close to Ilfracombe town centre, seafront, harbour and local amenities.
“It is an appealing income-producing investment with existing tenants in occupation, producing a combined income of £19,800 per annum.
“The property also benefits from garden space to the side and rear and is considered likely to appeal to those seeking a freehold residential investment in this popular North Devon coastal town.”
The ground floor flat has one bedroom. The other flat, over the first and second floors, has four bedrooms.
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Cottage and land go to auction
A detached cottage with stables on more than six acres near Axminster is going under the hammer with a freehold guide price of £300,000 plus.
Stretford Cottage, at Weycroft, is a three-bedroom property – sitting on a site with a total size of 2.55 hectares (6.12 acres) – and comes with riverside pasture, paddocks, outbuildings, stables and a double garage.
Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “Stretford Cottage is situated on the outskirts of Axminster in a popular farming area.
“With former equestrian use, it has several stables and looseboxes with a store area and a separate annexe including a shower and WC.
“We expect a range of interest from those who may see some form of equestrian, smallholding or other use post updating, subject to all of the necessary consents.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/266/144/
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In Budleigh Salterton, a top floor apartment with ‘stunning sea views’ has a guide of £70,000 plus.
Flat 8, at Rosemullion Court, in Cliff Road, has two bedrooms, use of communal gardens and allocated parking.
Audrey said: “This top floor flat forms part of a large period property set in an elevated position with stunning views from each room across the whole of Lyme Bay and along the renowned Jurassic Coastline.
“It is close to the sea front and town centre, and is likely to be of interest as an investment, an ideal home, rental property or indeed holiday bolt-hole.”
The flat is being sold with the remainder of a 999-year lease from September 1996 plus a share of the freehold.
Viewings are by arrangement with David Rhys & Co.
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.