Investment Opportunities for Auction in Devon

Lots at auction in Torbay

An investment property with 10 fully-let flats and a car park in Paignton is heading to auction with a freehold guide price of £375,000 plus. 

The town centre building in Winner Street delivers a combined income of £50,386 per year.

It is among 186 lots listed in the second auction of 2026 by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK.

Auction appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This large, well-located property represents an attractive investment opportunity.

“With all of its 10 self-contained flats fully let, it will offer an immediate and optimum return on investment for the new owner.”

Eight of the flats have one bedroom and two have two bedrooms. There are five car parking spaces behind the property.

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A mixed-use, four-storey property in Lucius Street in Torquay has a freehold guide of £200,000 plus.

The current accommodation is arranged as two ground floor shops that have historically merged to form one, with added treatment rooms/offices.

There is a large basement and the upper two floors are arranged as a large four/five bedroom flat.

Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “This is a substantial mixed-use property on a well-established edge-of-town-centre shopping parade.

“There is potential for further improvement to the property and, perhaps, potential for further subdivision of the current accommodation, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/264/5/

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In Paignton, a commercial unit behind Littlegate Road has a freehold guide of £120,000 plus.

It is currently part let as a dance studio, with a current rental of £12,000 per year, and has an additional vacant storage and workshop unit.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/264/150/

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An end-terrace house in Marldon Avenue, Paignton, has a freehold guide of £!50,000 plus.

The three-bedroom property is considered suitable for owner-occupation or as a buy-to-let investment.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/264/179/

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Former care home for auction

A former care home with a separate detached bungalow in Brixham has been placed in Clive Emson Auctioneers' auction with a freehold guide price of £725,000 plus.

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A large white detached property with white garages next door. Sitting on a tarmac driveway with blue sky above.

Laywell House and Laywell Bungalow in Summer Lane is set in two acres (0.85 hectares) with a range of outbuildings including a store, greenhouse and garage.

The 10-bedroom care home, Laywell House, comes with three self-contained independent living flats.

It has a basement, three receptions rooms, a commercial kitchen and a variety of ancillary rooms including offices, a laundry room and a staff room.

Two-bedroom Laywell Bungalow is in the south west corner of the site.

Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This is a substantial detached property in a favoured area of Brixham, close to the town centre and its renowned harbour.

“The site has two independent vehicle access points from Summer Lane and comprises substantial lawns with areas of hardstanding offering parking for multiple vehicles.

“It offers potential for multiple opportunities including conversion of Laywell House to provide multiple residential units and further development of the grounds. Any conversion or development works would be subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

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Home in on Plymouth property

A four-bedroom Victorian home on Wilton Street in Plymouth is heading to auction with a freehold guide price of £160,000 plus.

Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This substantial mid-terrace Victorian house is located within a well-established residential area of Plymouth.

“It has generous rooms, typical of its period, and offers three separate reception rooms, providing flexible space to suit a range of uses.

“The property is now in need of renovation and general updating throughout to bring it up to modern standards.

“With investment and improvement works, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable, there is clear potential for enhanced value and appeal.”

The house is being auctioned jointly with Tuffins Property Management and Lettings.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/264/79/

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Auction stations!

A bungalow with ‘far reaching rural views’ near Chulmleigh is set to attract attention at auction.  

Otter Croft, a detached property with two bedrooms, has a freehold guide price of £155,000 plus.

Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “Otter Croft enjoys far-reaching rural views from its location in the Taw Valley between Exeter and Barnstaple.
“It would be suitable for owner occupation, investment or as a second home, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

The bungalow is being auctioned in arrangement with Keenors Estate Agents.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/264/141/

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Houses for auction

A three-bedroom house on Shaftestbuty Road in the St Thomas area of Exeter is lined up for auction with a freehold guide price of £285,000 plus. 

Auction appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This is a well-located property in a popular part of Exeter with convenient access to shops, schools, amenities and the mainline railway station.

“Properties of this calibre remain in demand and we expect interest from a range of interested parties.”

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/264/176/

Kingshead House, in the village of Clyst Honiton, near Exeter, has a freehold guide of £155,000 plus.

The double-fronted  terrace has three/four bedrooms.

It is being auctioned in arrangement with Hall & Scott Estate Agents.

Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/264/183/

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