Land and property in Torbay are set to go under the hammer at an auction on 24th July.
They are among 168 lots in the fifth sale of 2025 being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Two flats in Torquay are available separately at £100,000 plus each in Queen’s Quay, Victoria Parade.
One is on the third floor and the other is on the fourth floor. Both have two bedrooms and are available with the remainder of 250-year leases from 2010.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “These apartments offer the opportunity for owner-occupation or letting close to Torquay harbour on the English Riviera.
“Both have previously been used as holiday lets, are well presented and are close to local amenities.
“Apartments of this calibre remain in demand and we expect to see keen interest at auction.”
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Also in the Torquay area, land previously with planning permission for a detached house has a freehold guide of £125,000 plus.
The site in Ansteys Cove Road, close to Wellswood, measures 0.06 hectares (0.14 acres).
James said: “This plot of land is situated in a sought-after residential location.
“It overlooks the attractive green open space of Stoodley Meadow and is close to the beach of Ansteys Cove with access to the South West Coast Path.
“Formerly with planning permission for one detached home, it offers a range of possibilities.”
It is being auctioned jointly with Absolute Sales & Lettings Ltd.
In Thurlow Road, Torquay, a two-bedroom flat for investment or occupation has a leasehold guide of £85,000 to £90,000.
The ground floor property has the remainder or a 99-year lease from June 1971. It is being auctioned in arrangement with Taylors Sales & Lettings.
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In Union Street, Torquay, a vacant commercial unit arranged over three floors with offices and a separate workshop has a freehold guide of £60,000 to £65,000. It is part let at £3,300 per annum.
James said: “The property is well located at the top of Torquay’s high street where it links the town centre with the residential areas of Torre and Upton.
“With a steady flow of traffic, footfall from shoppers and commuters and free short stay parking, it is a popular location for commercial occupiers.
“It also offers potential for conversion to residential use, subject to all the necessary consents.”
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The property is being auctioned in arrangement with Bettesworths.
In Brixham, a two-bedroom bungalow in Cumber Drive has a freehold guide of £90,000 to £100,000.
James said: “This is a well-located property in a popular residential area of Brixham.
“Following refurbishment, it would be ready for occupation, letting or resale on the market.”
It is being auctioned in arrangement with Eric Lloyd & Co.
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Also in Brixham, Stapleton House in New Road has a freehold guide of £200,000 to £220,000.
A substantial mid-terrace investment property, it is set over three floors and split into three self-contained apartments.
It is part let – with two of the three flats rented out - at £15,120 per annum. Two of the flats have two bedrooms, while the remaining flat has one bedroom.
Stapleton House is being auctioned in arrangement with Boyce Brixham.
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Tavistock shop on the market
A freehold investment property in Tavistock town centre is going under the hammer with a guide price of £50,000 plus. (THURS 24 JULY)
The ground floor shop in Market Street is let at £8,550 per annum while its first floor flat has been sold on a long lease.
It is among 168 lots listed in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Auction Appraiser James Lofthouse said: “This investment opportunity is located in a prime town centre location in Tavistock close to national chains and independents.
“Its retail unit is let at £8,500 per annum, delivering an immediate return on investment to the new owner.”
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Invest in Barnstaple
Investors, developers and owner-occupiers are expected to stake a claim for a commercial property at the heart of Barnstaple. (THURS 24 JULY)
The semi-detached premises feature a ground floor retail unit while the upper two floors offer use as office accommodation or shop storage.
Located in Queen Street, the building has a freehold guide of £85,000 plus in the fifth auction of 2025 by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Auction Appraiser Steve Appleby said: “Situated in the heart of Barnstaple, this property offers an excellent opportunity for investors, developers, or owner-occupiers.
“It is particularly well positioned to benefit from strong pedestrian traffic from the nearby bus station.
“The ground floor is ideal for immediate occupation or letting while the first and second floors offer flexible space with potential for use as office accommodation or shop storage.
“Subject to all the necessary consents, there is clear scope to convert the upper floors into a two or three-bedroom residential apartment.”
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In Winkleigh, a mid-terrace corner house has a freehold guide of £80,000 plus.
Located at 1 Park Place in Eggesford Road, it has three bedrooms.
Steve said: “This is a delightful property, now requiring improvement, situated in the sought after village of Winkleigh.
“Featuring scenic views, classic charm, and spacious living, this property offers significant investment potential in a desirable location.”
It is being auctioned in arrangement with Winkworths.
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/259/124/
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Stake claim for land
Land of more than three acres near Honiton with planning permission for an agricultural building is going under the auctioneer’s gavel. (THURS 24 JULY)
The site north of Millrise in Luppitt has a freehold guide price of £70,000 plus. Work has already started with the completion of a road for the construction of an agricultural livestock and storage shed,
It is among 168 lots in the fifth sale of 2025 being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Senior Auction Appraiser Audrey Smith said: “This parcel of land has fantastic countryside views over an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is situated just a few miles from the town of Honiton
“It consists of areas of meadow land, mature woodland, planted fruit orchard, streams and a pond.
“The land has new road access and planning permission for construction of an agricultural livestock and storage shed, although some may see the potential for a variety of other uses, subject to all the necessary consents.”
Measuring 1.31 hectares (3.24 acres), the site is being jointly auctioned with KLP Kitchener Land and Planning.
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In Exeter, a city centre flat with two bedrooms has a leasehold guide of £90,000 plus.
The second floor apartment in St Olaves Mews, Bartholomew Street, has two double bedrooms, a separate kitchen, reception hall and communal gardens as well as views over Friernhay Green.
It is being auctioned in arrangement with Samuels Estate Agents.
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In Lower North Street, Exeter, a period house with two double bedrooms has a freehold guide of £190,000 plus.
The city centre character home includes original features and has a patio, lawn and terraced garden.
It is being auctioned in arrangement with Winkworth Estate Agents.
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In South Town, Kenton, a character cottage called Merravay has a freehold guide of £115,000 plus.
The thatched two-bedroom character property retains many of its original features and also has a patio and off-street parking. Repair is required to reinstate its chimney stack,
Watch the video: https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/properties/259/133/
Clive Emson Auctioneers’ fifth auction of eight in 2025 concludes on 24 July, with bidding live from 22 July.
See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk for more details.
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