Town centre development opportunity under hammer
A special delivery from St Austell is lined up for auction in early May – the town’s former post office.
The substantial building at 10-12 High Cross Street is among 143 lots listed in England by Clive Emson Auctioneers, with the May online auction concluding on 7 May.
With planning permission for 32 flats, the three-storey property has a freehold guide price of £375,000 plus.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This is a substantial town centre development opportunity.
“Well known as a former post office, the property comes to auction with the benefit of planning permission for 32 apartments.
“It is expected to appeal to developers and local builders seeking a consented project although there may also be interest from other parties with alternative uses in mind, subject to the necessary consents.”
The property sits on land extending to approximately 0.22 hectares (0.54 acres).
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with May Whetter and Grose. Lambert Smith Hampton is joint agent.
Also in St Austell, a town centre building arranged as 13 flats has a freehold guide of £150,000 plus.
The General Wolfe, at 3-5 Bodmin Road and 2-4 Truro Road, has a mixture of one and two-bedroom apartments.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “While this property requires significant improvement, it offers potential for long term rental income and capital growth in a favoured town centre location.”
May Whetter and Grose is joint agent.
Town centre industrial units at Globe Yard in St Austell have a freehold guide of £75,000 plus. With a range of buildings, there is also off-road parking.
May Whetter and Grose is joint agent.
Land at Churchfield Place in St Blazey, Par, has a nil freehold guide. It measures 0.02 acres and is located in a residential area, close to local amenities. Cornwall Council has instructed the sale.
In Fowey, land at Windmill has a freehold guide of £1,000 plus. The grassed roadside parcel is in a residential area and measures about 0.02 hectares (0.05 acres). Cornwall Council has instructed the sale.
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Chapel set for auction
A former Methodist chapel in the village of Drift, near Penzance, has a freehold guide price of £95,000 plus.
The former church includes an entrance vestibule, worship hall with seating area and former Sunday school/meeting room plus a small, gravelled seating area outside.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a former Methodist Church, which comes to auction with the benefit of a positive pre-planning application for one residential dwelling.
“It is just off the A30 in the pleasant hamlet of Drift with the market town of Penzance about two miles distant with an array of amenities.”
Andrew Exelby Estate Agents is joint agent.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/265/120/
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A freehold commercial property in Penzance town centre with planning permission for redevelopment has a freehold guide of £105,000 plus.
Katie said: “This deceptively spacious freehold property is situated within the centre of Penzance along the popular pedestrianised Causewayhead, which includes a good range of retail amenities, along with residential properties.
“It has the benefit of planning permission for part commercial use of the ground floor, with four residential flats to the rear and upper floors.”
The plans allows for three one-bedroom flats and a two-bedroom flat.
Gwythvose, a detached house in Jubilee Place, Pendeen, has a freehold guide of £215,000 plus.
With three bedrooms, the property includes a conservatory, two drives and a garage.
It also has an attached one-bedroom annexe which is currently let at £5,400 per annum.
Andrew Exelby Estate Agents is joint agent.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/265/118/
In St Just, a two-bedroom terraced house at 15 Princess Street has a freehold guide of £100,000 plus. It includes an enclosed courtyard and off road parking.
Andrew Exelby Estate Agents is joint agent.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/265/38/
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Auction stations!
An ‘iconic and commanding’ commercial premises in the heart of Liskeard could be set for a new lease of life at auction.
The former cafe and nightclub, Moghhe, is among 143 lots listed in England by Clive Emson Auctioneers, with the May online auction concluding on 7 May.
With a total floor area of 731 sq m, it has a freehold guide price of £95,000 plus.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “An iconic and commanding commercial premises located in the heart of the market town of Liskeard, this property was previously used as a café and nightclub.
“The property offers great versatility to suit many different uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
There is pedestrian access from West Street and a separate vehicle access from The Parade.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/265/67/
Land in Shutta Lane, Shutta Road, Looe, has a freehold guide of £5,000 to £7,000.
Measuring about 0.04 hectares (0.09 acres), the elevated parcel is a short walk to the town centre and harbour.
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Holiday hotspot for auction
A pub, café, souvenir shop and owners’ accommodation on The Lizard offers exciting opportunities at auction.
Potters Bar, at Kuggar, Ruan Minor, close to Kennack Sands, near Helston, has a freehold guide price of £390,000 plus.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “Potters Bar is a well known property on the renowned Lizard Peninsula with the popular Kennack Sands close by, along with numerous holiday parks.
“It offers great versatility and currently provides a freehouse public house with approximately 50 covers, café, outside seating area, detached souvenir shop, three-bedroom owner's accommodation plus gardens and parking.
“The property would now benefit from a course of updating throughout, or some may envisage complete re-development of the site, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
Land to the rear of Rosemullion, at Cross Common, near Helston, has a freehold guide of £75,000 plus.
Extending to about 0.09 hectares (0.22 acres), the parcel has planning consent for four-bedroom and three-bedroom detached houses both with garages, parking and gardens.
Katie said: “This is a great development opportunity for those with re-sale in mind or some may see the graphic potential for one large detached family home post works, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
Redgrave Commercial is joint agent.
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Village church heading for auction
A former church coming to auction near Redruth has planning permission for conversion into three homes.
Carnkie Methodist Church in Carnkie, has a freehold guide of £85,000 plus.
Senior Auction Appraiser Katie Semmens said: “This detached former Methodist Church sits on decent sized grounds in the middle of the popular village of Carnkie.
“Although currently run-down, the building exudes charm and character and offers versatility.
“It comes to auction with the benefit of planning permission for three residential dwellings with allocated parking spaces and communal gardens.
“Alternatively, some may envisage one large detached residence, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
Carnkie Methodist Church is being auctioned jointly with MAP Estate Agents.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/265/133/
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Cornwall Council has instructed the sale of two parcels of land in the Redruth area.
One is next to 10 Forth Scol, at the end of a residential cul-de-sac located between Pool and Redruth,
It has a freehold guide of £500 plus and measures about 0.009 hectares (0.02 acres).
The other is next to 18 Forth An Ryn, in a predominantly residential location on the outskirts of Redruth.
Measuring about 0.005 hectares (0.01 acres), it has a freehold guide of £500 plus.
In Newquay, a ‘spacious apartment with stunning sea views and underground parking’ has a leasehold guide of £235,000 plus.
With two bedrooms, the second floor flat at 9 Cliff Edge, Narrowcliff, is currently let at £18,600 per annum.
Katie said: “This stylish apartment boasts truly stunning views over Tolcarne Beach and the surrounding coastline.
“It features deceptively spacious bright and modern living space with balconies to enjoy the views and two double bedrooms.
“It offers a superb opportunity for investors seeking a ready-made and fully furnished addition to their portfolio.”
The apartment is being sold with the remainder of a 999-year lease from 2022.
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