Following on from a hugely successful 2022, where over £19.1 million worth of properties were sold at auction, 2023 has far-exceeded these results, with sales topping an impressive £21.7 million, to the delight of vendors, buyers and Kivells’ staff alike. 

Increased competition and exposure, alongside Kivells’ bespoke marketing plans, online bidding and the hard work of our dedicated and experienced team, has helped the firm achieve some fantastic results, with properties being sold across the length and breadth of Devon and Cornwall. 

With 25 lots on offer, Kivells’ final auction of 2023 saw the year end on a high, securing an incredible £3,862,000 in sales: an individual auction best for the company. 

Residential property continues to achieve good results in the auction room with 1 Horwell Villas, a fantastic sized four bedroom Grade II listed period property in Launceston, achieving £165,000, £15,000 above its guide. 

 Demand for land across the South West remains high, with fierce bidding in the auction room, resulting in around 800 acres successfully going under the hammer this year. 

November’s auction saw a variety of land up for grabs, ranging from 0.33 acres to 35.15 acres: 

- 33.38 acres of land at White Gates, Chawleigh 

GUIDE: £250,000 SOLD: £320,000 

- 22.5 acres of land at Halwill​

GUIDE: £130,000 SOLD: £145,000 

- 1.76 acres off Snowdrop Lane in Lantallack 

GUIDE: £25,000 SOLD: £25,000 

- 0.33 acres at Pensilva, Liskeard 

GUIDE: £20,000 SOLD: £32,000 

- 5.26 acres of land at Glenleigh Park, St. Austell 

GUIDE: £50,000 SOLD: £78,000 

- 0.68 acre at Glenleigh Park, St. Austell 

GUIDE: £16,500 SOLD: £38,000 

- 0.59 acres of land at St. Dominic Park, Harrowbarrow 

GUIDE: £25,000 - £30,000 SOLD: £52,000 

- 3.5 acres of land at Trefrew, Camelford 

GUIDE: £60,000 SOLD: £84,000 

- 6.06 acres of near Rectory Farm, Halwill 

GUIDE: £50,000 SOLD: £50,000 

- 32.63 acres of land at Pattacott, Maxworthy 

GUIDE: £200,000 SOLD: £200,000 

- 6.76 acres of land at Lower Trelaske, Lampretton, St Cleer 

GUIDE: £45,000 - £55,000 SOLD: £66,000 

- 2.54 acres of land at Grogley Halt, Washaway, Bodmin 

GUIDE: £25,000 SOLD: £44,500 

- 35.15 acres of land at Higher Hele Farm, Bradworthy 

GUIDE: £225,000 SOLD: £227,000 

Selling prior to auction was 11.94 acres at Higher Hele Farm, securing £120,000; perfectly demonstrating Kivells’ strong marketing campaigns. 

Also successfully selling prior to auction was: 

- 6.41 acres of land at Tregole in Poundstoke 

GUIDE: £90,000 SOLD PRIOR: £112,500 

- 36 Trevanion Road, a two bedroom dorma bungalow in Liskeard

GUIDE: £115,000 SOLD PRIOR: £130,000 

- 14 Church Street, a mixed commercial and residential property in Launceston 

GUIDE: £180,000 SOLD PRIOR: £183,000 

- Milford, a diverse commercial investment property in Lifton 

GUIDE: £1,500,000 SOLD PRIOR: £1,600,000 

With over 10 million property views online, and in excess of 200,000 live online auction views, this method of sale is proving ever more popular with both sellers and buyers alike. 

Kivells have the experience and in-house expertise to ensure a successful outcome for their clients. 

With more and more people seeing the benefits of selling and buying through this method of sale, there has never been a more important time to choose the right agent. 

Thinking of selling by auction? Contact your local Kivells office today for expert advice on how you can achieve the best possible price for your property. 

Choose certainty, choose Kivells. 

2024 Auction Dates: 

• - 17th January
• - 21st February 
• - 20th March 
• - 17th April 
• - 15th May 
• - 12th June
• - 24th July 
• - 4th September 
• - 9th October 
• - 13th November

View results brochure here.