Kivells’ reputation as the most successful property auctioneers in Devon and Cornwall was brightly shone upon at their June Collective Property Auction, recording a 100% sales success rate, to the delight of staff and clients alike. 

Kivells' sixth auction of the year, which took place on the day of the Summer Solstice, achieved an impressive £2 million in sales; a total of £10,910,000 worth of land and property sold by this method of sale so far this year. 

Demand for land continues to heat up, with 10 lots, stretching from Bude to Tintagel, receiving huge amounts of interest, both in the run up to the event, in the auction room and online. 

Bidding was fierce for the former golf links and 50.66 acres of land in Tintagel. This unmissable opportunity, which will likely never become available again, exceeded its guide price of £295,000, selling for a phenomenal £390,000. An additional 5.41 acres in Tintagel, guided at £60,000, saw the hammer fall at £130,000. 

11.74 acres of land, known as The Coombe, in Downderry generated huge amount of interest prior to auction. With extensive country, coastal and sea views, the land sold for £140,000, £60,000 above its guide. 

A gently sloping 8.66 acre productive field in Trewarlett, Lezant, sold for £105,000 against a guide of £85,000, 13.26 acres of land at Corstone, Broadwoodkelly sold for £135,000 against a guide of £100,000 and 18.18 acres at Rhude Cross, Launcells saw the hammer fall at £232,000, £52,000 above its guide. 

2.7 acres of productive and versatile land, lying south of Blagdon, Ashwater, sold for £54,000 against a guide of £40,000 and £0.74 acres of land off Haye Lane, Haye, Callington sold for £26,000 against a guide of £35,000. 

Approximately 26.29 acres of pasture land in a peaceful rural location, close to the village of Linkinhorne, also went under the hammer in the packed auction room. Suitable for a variety of uses including equestrian, smallholding or general amenity, the land at Linkinhorne was available in two lots, with both exceeding their guides; 13.45 acres sold for £146,000 against a guide of £70,000 and £12.75 acres sold for £134,000, £64,000 above its guide. 

Along with the 10 lots of land on offer was Dinnis Churchtown Farm, a charming and characterful three bedroom detached farmhouse set within 1.73 acres. Guided at £425,000, the property sold for an impressive £560,000. 

Kivells Area Manager and Property Auction Manager, Sam Turner MNAEA, commented; 'It was a beautiful evening at Lifton Strawberry Fields for the first of our summer auctions. Taking place on the day of the Summer Solstice, a packed auction room witnessed a fantastic event with lots far exceeding their auction guide prices, to the delight of our vendors. 

This fantastic occasion is once again another spectacular example of Kivells’ Property Auctions, with over £10 million worth of sales successfully reported so far this year. If you are thinking of selling your land or property across Devon and Cornwall, please contact our experienced and professional team today.’ 

Kivells’ next auction will be taking place on Wednesday 26th July. With land, residential property and a garage on offer, there will be something for a variety of purchasers. Click here for further information. 

The team are currently taking lots for Kivells’ September auction and encourage anyone thinking of selling to contact their local Kivells office today for expert advice on how you can achieve the best possible price for your property. 

Kivells. The auction that sells. 

2023 Auction Dates: 

• - Wednesday 26th July 
• - Wednesday 6th September 
• - Wednesday 18th October 
• - Wednesday 22nd November 

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