The spring market arrived early for Kivells March Collective Property Auction, where nine sought after lots went under the hammer at Lifton Strawberry Fields, resulting in sales in excess of £1.2 million. 

Residential property continues to achieve fantastic results at auction. 

Myrtle Cottage in St. Pinnock received huge interest in the run up to the auction, with multiple viewing days undertaken. For sale for the first time in over 50 years, this charming two bedroom detached property sold for £154,000 against a guide of £90,000, to the delight of the vendors. 

Similarly named Myrtle House, a substantial country home in St. Ive set on a 0.48 acre plot with detached double garage, also generated strong interest in the auction room, seeing the hammer fall at £240,000, £40,000 above its guide. 

Ashmede, a four-bedroom bungalow in Ashwater, with a range of outbuildings and just under 7 acres of land, sold prior to auction for £450,000 against a guide of £375,000, demonstrating Kivells’ strong marketing campaigns. 

Kivells’ auctions remain a popular method of sale for land, with 5.47 acres and a field shelter at Penvith, St. Martin selling for £116,000 against a guide of £50,000 and 25.46 acres of land at Fiddlecott, Chawleigh seeing the hammer fall at £256,000, an impressive £81,000 above its guide. 

3.49 acres of land at Scrubtor Farm in Tavistock sold for £50,000 against a guide of £45,000 and 0.24 acres of land near St. Winwolaus's Church sold for £9,000 against a guide of £10,000. 

Kivells Director Sam Turner MNAEA commented, “ The early Spring market has arrived and our clients are seeing tremendous results once again from Kivells collective property auctions. 

Our auctions are unrivalled in the south west and I am delighted with the success that we have received for our vendors. There is excellent demand from purchasers for our in room auctions, with the guarantee of a legal exchange on the night of the sale bringing certainty for all involved. 

I would encourage anyone thinking of selling land or property across Devon and Cornwall to contact our fantastic teams in your local Kivells office today for an auction appraisal.” 

Thinking of selling by auction? We are now taking lots for our 9th April and 14th May auctions. Contact your local Kivells office today for expert advice on how you can achieve the best possible price for your property. 

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2025 Auction Dates: 

• • Wednesday 9th April 
• • Wednesday 14th May
• • Wednesday 18th June 
• • Wednesday 30th July 
• • Wednesday 3rd September 
• • Wednesday 8th October 
• • Wednesday 12th November 
• • Wednesday 10th December 

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