Essex auction lots under the hammer next month
Properties and land across Essex are coming up for auction on 1st November.
They are among 170 lots in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers which ends on Friday 1st November.
A former gatehouse needing improvement in Brentwood is set to go under the auctioneer’s gavel.
Octagon Lodge in The Avenue is listed with a freehold guide price of £490,000 to £530,000 and vacant.
Regional Director & Auctioneer Paul Bridgeman said: “This established and characterful former gatehouse surrounded by extensive grounds has been converted to create a family home.
“This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an interestingly shaped building situated in a rural, non-estate location on the edge of the town centre and close to the 500-acre Thorndon Country Park.
“We have been advised by the seller that the upper level was converted in the 1980s but does require some improvement and modernisation according to taste. We certainly recommend a viewing to get the full impact of this excellent lot.”
The ground floor comprises an entrance porch opening to reception room/dining room, living room, kitchen, rear lobby and cloakroom/WC, reception room/study, bathroom and reception room/bedroom, lean-to conservatory. At first floor level are three bedrooms and a bathroom.
The site extends to 0.09 hectares (0.22 acres)
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More than nine acres of greenbelt land with potential in Chigwell are coming up for auction,
Land on the east side of Vicarage Lane is listed with a freehold guide price of £425,000 to £475,000.
Paul said: “This parcel of freehold greenbelt land, is situated on the edge of Chigwell village. The land has gated vehicular access from Vicarage Lane.
“We are advised by the seller that the land was previously part of a larger area, part of which obtained planning permission for two houses and outbuildings.
“The remaining area of land was formerly used for grazing, and may offer potential for future alternative uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
The entire site extends to approximately 9.08 acres (3.67 hectares).
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In Romford, a three-bedroom house needing refurbishment and renovation is offered jointly with Hilbery Chaplin on a freehold guide price of £250,000-plus and vacant possession.
Listed under instructions of the power of attorney, the semi-detached 502 Mawney Road property is located just on the outskirts of Romford town centre, within easy reach of local shopping, public transport and schools.
Senior Auction Appraiser Russell Hawkes said: “Now in need of a full programme of refurbishment, there is plenty of scope and potential for builders, developers and even owner-occupiers in search of a renovation project.”
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A detached bungalow needing refurbishment in a sought-after area of Burnham-on-Crouch is coming up for auction.
Three-bedroom 12 Chestnut Close is offered jointly with Curtis O’Boyle, with a freehold guide price of £250,000-plus with vacant possession.
Auction Appraiser Paul Wood said: “This detached bungalow is located on the sought after Maple Leaf Estate in the riverside town of Burnham-on-Crouch.
“It is close to the waterfront, town centre, pubs, restaurants and local shops together with the mainline railway station with services to London (Liverpool Street).
“The bungalow requires modernisation, although we understand from the seller that the boiler and electrics have recently been upgraded.
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A house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Colchester is coming up for auction. Currently fully let, 11 Ilex Close generates £26,280 per annum in rental from its four lettable rooms.
it is listed with a freehold guide price of £210,000 to £230,000.
Paul said: “This mid-terrace house, set up as an HMO, is situated off Berechurch Road to the south of Colchester city centre.
“At present all four lettable rooms are occupied and produce £2,190 per calendar month. We consider it ideal for continued investment and are anticipating strong interest from investors.”
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A Chelmsford house needing improvement and repair is set to go under the auctioneer’s gavel.
Semi-detached 21 Church Avenue in the Broomfield area of the city is offered jointly with Fenn Wright under instructions from executors, and listed with a freehold guide price of £150,000-plus and vacant possession.
Paul added: “This semi-detached house of non-traditional construction is situated to the north of Chelmsford city centre.
“It is well placed for access to Broomfield Hospital, local shops and transportation links, including bus routes and vehicular access to surrounding road network.”
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 seventh of eight this year, goes live on Wednesday 30 October and ends on Friday 1 November.
See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/ for more details.