Houses, flats, commercial premises and land across Essex are all set to go under the auctioneer’s gavel next month.
They are among 143 lots listed across southern England in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Auctioneers, which ends on Thursday 7 May.
l More than 20 acres of land with potential in the north Chelmsford area, land on the North and South Side of Gutters Lane, Broomfield, is listed with a freehold guide price of £600,000-plus.
Auction Appraiser Becca Flint said: “These two vacant freehold parcels of land are located at the end of Gutters Lane in Broomfield and may offer potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consent being obtainable.
“The land is separated into two parcels with the North measuring 8.48 acres (3.45 hectares) and the South at 12.08 acres (4.89 hectares).
“We are expecting strong interest from investors and developers willing to take a punt on future land use.”
l Just under half-an-acre of land in North Fambridge is also coming up at the auction – land of the north side of Innisfree in Fambridge Road is freehold-guided £75,000 to £80,000.
Becca added: “This land is situated on the edge of the village of North Fambridge which sits on the north bank of the River Crouch It may offer potential for alternative uses, subject to all the necessary consents being obtainable.”
The site extends to 0.19 hectares (0.46 acres).
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l An end-terrace property needing improvement in Brentwood, two- bedroom 69 Abenberg Way, Hutton, is offered jointly with WN Properties with a freehold guide price of £300,000-plus with vacant possession.
Auction Appraiser Paul Wood said: “Situated on the popular Thriftwood development, this house is well placed for access to both Shenfield and Brentwood mainline railway stations.
“Although the property is now vacant and requires improvement throughout, we consider it ideal for owner-occupation or it could be let to generate a good income once works have been carried out.”
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l A property arranged as five flats in Colchester is coming up at the auction as an investment next month.
Fully let 29 East Street is offered jointly with Gallant Richardson with a freehold guide price of £250,000-plus.
Auction Appraiser Gabrielle Giedraite said: “This five flat residential investment, currently let at £32,050 per annum, is perfect for continued investment.
“It is located close to the city centre and a short distance from the railway station, as well as the city’s amenities, pubs and restaurants. The University of Essex is a bus journey away.”
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l A commercial property with a self-contained flat above it in the main shopping road of Witham, 85/85A Newland Street is offered jointly with Fenn Wright with a freehold guide price of £225,000 to £235,000 with vacant possession.
The commercial premises is arranged over ground and basement levels, with the residential flat above accessed via a metal staircase to the rear, offering versatile accommodation over first and second floors.
Regional Director & Auctioneer Paul Bridgeman said: “This would suit an investor who could let the property to generate a good income or, perhaps, someone wishing to live above their shop.
“The town centre position gives access to shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities as well as transportation links, including regular bus routes to the surrounding areas and mainline railway station giving access to London (Liverpool Street).”
l A ground floor apartment close to Braintree town centre is being offered jointly with Philip James Estates with a leasehold guide price of £100,000-plus and vacant possession.
Two-bedroom 7 Trafalgar Court is located in a cul-de-sac close near local amenities and has easy access to Braintree railway station offering links to London Liverpool St, as well as Stansted airport which is within a 25-minute car journey.
Tenure is the remainder of a 100-year lease from November 2016.
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l Second floor Flat 5, Ravensbourne Place, 13 Mellish Way, Hornchurch is offered jointly with Hilbery Chaplin with a leasehold guide price of £200,000-plus with vacant possession.
Paul Wood said: “This two-bedroom property offers a living area with a separate kitchen, two bedrooms, an en-suite to the main bedroom, and a separate three-piece bathroom – as well as a balcony accessible from the reception room.”
Tenure is the remainder of a 125-year lease from November 2007.
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l Two parcels of land off Upper Rainham Road (A125) in Hornchurch are being offered jointly with Kemsley Property Consultants as separate lots.
Land (Middle Section), Upper Rainham Road, extending to 2.62 hectares (6.47 acres), has a freehold guide price of £100,000-plus.
Land (Southern Section), Upper Rainham Road, extending to 2.9 hectares (7.12 acres), is freehold-guided £60,000-plus.
Paul Wood added: “This middle section is currently let and utilised for equine purposes at a current rent of £2,000 per annum, while the southern section is vacant – and may offer potential for alternative uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
l A three-bedroom cottage needing improvement in Harwich, end-terrace 13 Angel Gate is listed with a freehold guide price of £100,000 to £120,000 with vacant possession.
The cottage, built circa 1858, was constructed on the site of a former Government cement factory and the square of cottages were known as Angel Gate Cottages.
Regional Director & Auctioneer Paul Bridgeman said: “The cottage is in need of improvement but does have partial views towards the sea and coastline and courtyard garden to rear.”
l A lock-up shop in a mainly residential area of Clacton-on-Sea, end terrace 17 St. Johns Road, is offered with a freehold guide price of £45,000 to £50,000 with vacant.
Paul Bridgeman said: “This freehold lock-up shop premises is situated in a mostly residential area of Clacton, but close to a parade of shops.
“Previously utilised as a Post Office premises, the building has a main sales area with counter area and basement storage.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/265/61/
Clive Emson Auctioneers holds auctions eight times a year offering specialist advice for auction purposes with offices in Essex, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the West Country, selling with skill, speed and efficiency.
Bidding for the current auction, the third one of 2026, goes live on Tuesday 5 May and concludes on Thursday 7 May.
See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/ for more details.
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