A varied selection of houses, flats and land across Essex featured in Clive Emson Auctioneers’ November property auction, with buyers securing renovation projects and investment opportunities in Leigh-on-Sea, Chelmsford, Little Clacton, Colchester and Maldon. Among the highlights were a three-bedroom house in Leigh-on-Sea, which sold for £320,000, and a property in Little Clacton that attracted 22 bids before selling for £156,000. Several other homes requiring improvement or refurbishment also found buyers, while a parcel of land in Maldon was sold prior to the auction.
Essex Auction Results: Renovation Homes, Flats and Land Attract Buyers
Houses, flats and land in Essex went under the auctioneer’s gavel on 5th November.
They were among 174 lots listed across southern England in the latest auction held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Auctioneers, which ended on Thursday 5 November.
A mid-terrace house needing improvement in Leigh-on-Sea, three-bedroom 95 Leigham Court Drive was sold for £320,000 freehold.
The property is a bay-fronted house situated in a popular residential location, well placed for access to Leigh Broadway, Old Leigh and the waterfront.
Director & Auctioneer Kevin Gilbert said: “Although the house is now in need of renovation and improvement, we considered this would allow the successful purchaser the opportunity to re-decorate in their own taste and style.
“Our buyer agreed, and could certainly see the potential in this property, which is well located for amenities.”
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A two-bedroom semi-detached house for improvement and repair at 33 Rutland Road Chelmsford was offered jointly with Palmer & Partners and sold for £189,000 with vacant possession.
The house, of non-traditional construction, is situated in a cul-de-sac facing greensward within and residential area to the north of Chelmsford city centre
Regional Director & Auctioneer Paul Bridgeman said: “Although the property is in need of modernisation and repair it does have potential to be an excellent home for owner-occupation or could be let to generate a good income.”
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A three-bedroom house needing improvement in a village setting near Harwich – detached 42 Lodge Road in Little went under the gavel at £156,000 freehold after 22 bids.
The house is located on a quiet road close to the local nature reserve and football club, with Dovercourt Railway station within an approximate 10-minute drive and which offers links into London.
Auction Appraiser Gabrielle Giedraite said: “Although the house is in need of refurbishment throughout, we considered it offered the potential to add value, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable – and our bidders agreed.”
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A two-bedroom second-floor balcony flat needing refurbishment in Colchester, Flat 12 in Sturmer Court on Queen Elizabeth Way went under the gavel at £91,000 leasehold with vacant possession after attracting 21 bids.
Gabrielle added: “Although this balcony flat needs internal refurbishment throughout, our bidders recognised the opportunity for improvement and potential to add value.”
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A vacant first floor flat needing improvement in Colchester was sold for £70,000 leasehold.
One-bedroom 112 Enville Way in Highwoods is situated in a purpose-built block in a residential location to the north of the city centre.
Paul Bridgeman said: “The flat needs improvement but does have double-glazed windows and an allocated parking space and our buyer could see the potential here.”
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In Maldon, Land adjoining The Rosary and The Leas in Wycke Hill which was offered jointly with Fenn Wright with a nil freehold guide price, was sold prior to the auction.
The thin parcel of freehold land is situated within an area recently developed for residential housing, to the west of Maldon town centre, to the A414.
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.
The final auction of 2026 goes live on Tuesday 13 December and concludes on Thursday 15 December. Entries close on 23 November, with the catalogue available online from 26 November.
To sell your Essex property or land in this auction, get in touch for a free, no obligation auction appraisal.