Land and property in Devon under the hammer with Clive Emson Auctioneers
Below you'll find a selection of property and land in Devon, among 191 lots listed across southern England in the September auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers – the firm’s largest auction by lot numbers in 13 years.
A ‘well-proportioned’ three-bedroom house in Plymouth with a freehold guide price of £100,000 plus.
The mid-terrace in Ryder Road, in the Stoke area of the city, requires a programme of refurbishment and improvement throughout.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This is a well-proportioned house with potential.
“It requires a programme of refurbishment and improvement throughout. Once works are completed, however, the property would be considered suitable for occupation, re-sale or retention as a letting investment.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/260/113/
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Landmark Exeter buildings for auction
A ‘prominent and historic building’ in the heart of Exeter city centre has a freehold guide price of £200,000 plus.
The former White Ensign Club and Church in South Street includes a large bar and lounge area with dance floor and raised stage, kitchen, cellar, WCs and function room.
Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This is a prominent and historic building in the heart of Exeter, just a short walk from the cathedral and High Street.
“Packed with character, it is a bold and distinctive property in a standout central location.
“It is considered that there may be potential for a variety of future uses for the building including conversion or re-development of the site, subject to all the necessary consents.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/260/108/
Also in Exeter, a former day care centre and SEN school in the heart of St Thomas also has a freehold guide of £200,000.
The Cowick Street property comprises a detached building and a semi-detached building joined by a single-storey extension.
It includes offices, community rooms, WCs and kitchens.
Steve said: “This property offers generous and versatile accommodation over three floors.
“It is ideal for redevelopment, whether for residential conversion, mixed-use or continued community use, subject to all the necessary consents.”
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Development Site offers possibilities
A mixed-use site at Bow with a house, bungalow and chalets offers an ‘exciting opportunity’.
The Cottage and land next to Mid Devon Caravan has a freehold guide of £65,000 plus.
Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a mixed-use site in the heart of Bow, conveniently positioned between Crediton and Exeter.
“The plot includes a three-bedroom semi-detached house with an attached one-bedroom semi-detached bungalow.
“Both properties would benefit from full refurbishment but offer plenty of potential for reconfiguration or redevelopment, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
“To the rear of the plot sit six former chalets, which have been knocked through to create one larger dwelling.
“This space now requires significant work but could be adapted for a variety of uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The site features a combination of garden and hardstanding, and is set within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.
Steve added: “While there is currently no planning permission in place, the layout and location make this an appealing site for those considering future development or a comprehensive rebuild.”
The lot is being auctioned jointly with Ware Commercial.
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Near Honiton, land of more than three acres with planning permission for an agricultural building has a freehold guide of £70,000 plus.
Work has already started with the completion of a road for the construction of an agricultural livestock and storage shed at the site north of Mill Rise in Luppitt.
The parcel features meadow land, mature woodland, planted fruit orchard, streams and a pond.
Measuring 1.31 hectares (3.24 acres), the site is being auctioned jointly with KLP Kitchener Land and Planning.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/260/27/
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In Ottery St Mary, former commercial premises with planning permission for residential conversion have a freehold guide of £90,000 plus.
The Old Manse in Mill Street was built in the 1850s as a clerical home and became a solicitors’ office in the mid-1970s.
It now has planning consent for conversion into a three-bedroom family home to include parking and a garden.
Hall & Scott Estate Agents are joint auctioneers.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/260/86/
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A maisonette ‘in a popular residential area’ in Exmouth has a freehold guide of £140,000 plus.
The two-bedroom property in Cranford Avenue is arranged over two-floors with a private entrance.
Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said “This spacious maisonette is located in a popular residential area with local shops and amenities.
“It is in close proximity to both Exmouth town centre and sea front and the Sandy Bay holiday park.
“It offers potential for a reconfiguration of its current accommodation or some may see the potential for subdivision, subject to all the necessary consents.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/260/35/
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Retail demand in Devon
A ‘rare freehold opportunity’ has arisen at auction for a shop in Bideford town centre.
The commercial property in Mill Street has a freehold guide price £95,000 plus.
Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This is a prominently located, vacant commercial property in the centre of Bideford.
“It is currently arranged as ground floor retail space with additional first floor accommodation and represents a rare freehold opportunity in a busy and established trading location in this popular town.”
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with Blak Property estate agents.
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Commercial Auction stations!
A commercial property ‘with potential in a popular location’ close to Torquay town centre is set to draw bids at the auction.
The semi-detached premises in Lucius Street have a freehold guide price of £90,000 to £95,000.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This prominently positioned semi-detached commercial property is located in a well-established edge of town centre shopping parade.
“The area has a vibrant mix of occupiers, including retailers, services and catering outlets.”
James added: “The property is versatile and could suit owner occupiers, investors or developers who may consider splitting the shop back into two and creating a flat on the lower ground floor, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with Bettesworths.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/260/46/
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In Buckfastleigh, a two-bedroom house and an area of communal land adjacent to the property have a freehold guide of £75,000 plus.
The Orchard Terrace property is let at £6,900 per annum on an assured shorthold tenancy agreement.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/260/179/
Clive Emson Auctioneers’ sixth auction of eight in 2025 concludes on 18 September, with bidding live from 16 September.
See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk for more details.
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