Meadow for auction
River meadows extending to more than 16 acres on the outskirts of Exeter have become available for purchase.
The parcel of land in Stoke Road fronts on to the River Exe and has direct gated access to the A396 Exeter to Tiverton road.
Measuring a total of 6.62 hectares (16.35 acres), it has a freehold guide price of £75,000 plus,
It is among 184 lots listed in the October auction being held by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK.
Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “This meadow is likely to be of interest to those looking for pasture land, storage or other uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
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In Whimple, a character cottage on The Square has a freehold guide of £240,000 plus. It has four bedrooms and three ground floor reception rooms.
Audrey said: “This is a spacious end-terrace character cottage in the popular village of Whimple.
“Now requiring refurbishment, it offers potential for a variety of buyers including investors and owner occupiers.”
The house is being auctioned in arrangement With Hall & Scott Estate Agents.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/181/
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A three-bedroom house in a secure gated community in Exeter’s historic Mint area has a leasehold guide of £100,000 plus.
Auction appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This charming property in The Mint offers a blend of heritage and modern living.
“It is just steps from vibrant city centre shops, cafés and cultural attractions with easy access to the scenic quayside. We expect keen interest.”
The property is being auctioned with the remainder of a 125-year lease from June 1998.
It is being auctioned in arrangement with Chase Buchanan.
In Barley Farm Road, Exeter, a two-bedroom ground floor flat has a leasehold guide of £105,000 plus.
The property has conservatory, gardens and a garage in a block.
With the remainder of a 99-year lease from January 1971, it is being auctioned in arrangement with Samuels Estate Agents.
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Lots at auction in Torbay
In Torquay Road, Paignton, a mixed-use property fully let at £17,055 has a freehold guide price of £150,000 plus.
It comprises commercial premises on the ground floor with a detached garage at the rear, while the first and second floors comprise a self-contained maisonette.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This is a freehold investment opportunity located in the popular Preston area on the northern side of Paignton.
“Fully let, it offers an immediate return on investment for the new owner and is expected to appeal to established and new land landlords seeking to develop their rental portfolios.”
In Lucius Street, Torquay, a three-storey commercial property has a freehold guide of £80,000 plus.
It comprises a showroom with open retail areas at ground and first floor level and a good sized unconverted loft along plus additional accommodation to the rear of the first floor and three storerooms on the lower ground floor.
James said: “This is a prominently positioned commercial property in a well-established edge of town centre shopping parade with a vibrant mix of occupiers.
“It benefits from excellent roadside visibility and is within close proximity to Torquay town centre and seafront.
“Available with vacant possession, it offers opportunities for continued retail use or some form of residential conversion, subject to the necessary consents.”
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with Bettesworths.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/79/
Also in Torquay, a detached house arranged as two fully let flats has a freehold guide of £135,000 plus.
Merkara in St Lukes Road, delivers joint rental income of £13,740 per annum.
Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “Merkara is well located close to Torquay town centre and harbour.
“It is currently arranged as a pair of flats and it is considered that there may be potential for the some form of development of property’s basement, subject to all planning consent being obtained.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/171/
In Brixham, a two-bedroom cottage in Higher Street has a freehold guide of £95,000 plus. As well as two bedrooms, it has a rear courtyard and steps up to a garden.
The property is being auctioned in arrangement with Eric Lloyd & Co.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/130/
A two-bedroom flat with private allocated parking at Bolton Court, Windmill Hill, Brixham, has a leasehold guide of £85,000 plus.
Just a quarter of a mile from the town centre, the property is expected to draw interest from first-time buyers, buy-to-let investors or holiday let investors.
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Farm life on offer
A smallholding with about 86 acres of pasture and woodland in East Devon is going under the hammer at £750,000 plus.
Miincombe Farm at Sidbury, near Sidmouth, includes a detached three-bedroom stone bungalow and two open barns.
It is among 184 lots listed in the October auction being held by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK.
Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “Situated in a rural location in the Roncombe Valley on the outskirts of Sidbury, Mincombe Farm is close to Sidmouth and other east Devon towns.
“It is likely to be of interest to those looking for a small holding, family home, pasture land, storage or a conversion project. There are a variety of potential uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/26/
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Also coming to auction is an extensive mixed-use site in east Devon with a house, bungalow and chalets.
The Cottage and land next to Mid Devon Caravan at Bow have a freehold guide price of £95,000 plus.
The lot includes:
- three-bedroom semi-detached house
- one-bedroom semi-detached bungalow
- six former chalets, which have been knocked through to create one larger property
- Grounds with a combination of garden and hardstanding
Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a mixed-use site in the heart of Bow, conveniently positioned between Crediton and Exeter.
“Various elements of the site would benefit from full refurbishment but offer plenty of potential for reconfiguration or redevelopment, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”
Steve added: “While there is currently no planning permission in place, the layout and location make this an appealing site for those considering future development or a comprehensive rebuild.”
The lot is being auctioned jointly with Ware Commercial.
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In Seaton, a two-bedroom flat on the ground floor of Highcliffe Court has a leasehold guide of £75,000 plus.
Forming part of a large period property in an elevated position above Seaton Hole, it has until recently been used as a short term holiday let.
Audrey said: “It is likely to be of interest to investment buyers in its current guise or would make an ideal home, rental property or indeed holiday bolt-hole.”
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/261/65/
Clive Emson Auctioneers’ seventh auction of eight in 2025 concludes on 30 October with bidding live from 28 October.
See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk for more details.
If you are thinking about selling your land or property in Devon or Cornwall, and would like a free, no obligation auction appraisal, fill in our short form and Audrey or James from the Clive Emson West Country team will give you a call.