The spring market has got off to a flying start for Kivells, with March’s auction seeing 10 sought-after lots go under the hammer, and in excess of £1.4 million in sales achieved. 

Land, residential property and development opportunities continue to generate fierce bidding in the auction room. 

2 Lampretten Cottages, a charming Grade II listed one-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in Liskeard sold for £129,000 against a guide of £70,000 - £80,000. 

The Old Post Office, a character home in need of modernisation and set within approximately 7 acres of pasture in Woodacott, Holsworthy saw the hammer fall at an impressive £302,000, £52,000 above its guide. 

Tremeale Cottage, a detached three-bedroom property in Daws House, also generated strong interest in the auction room, selling for £182,000 against a guide of £150,000. 

35 South Street in Hatherleigh, Okehampton reached it’s guide of £100,000, as did Flat 13 Kiming in Bude. 

1 and 2 School Road in Landrake also proved popular in the run up to the auction. These two adjoining residential properties sold for £150,000 against a guide of £90,000 - £100,000. 

Kivells’ strong marketing campaign were perfectly demonstrated when Sutcombe Primary School sold prior to auction. This former school house, boasting planning permission for a pair of spacious 3 and 4 bedroom properties, sold for £157,500 against a guide of £140,000. 

The land market remains buoyant, with 1.63 acres off New Road in Liskeard selling for £27,000 against a guide of £15,000 - £20,000. 30.81 acres at Crylla Farm, Common Moor, also exceeded its guide of £275,000 - £285,000, seeing the hammer fall at £310,000. 

Kivells Director Sam Turner MNAEA commented, ‘Kivells’ spring auctions have got off to a flying start, and I am delighted with the results achieved for our clients. 

There was a fantastic atmosphere in the auction room, and it was it great to see so many bidders and spectators witnessing the action unfold during our second auction of the year. 

With 8 further auctions planned this year, I am confident that to this early spring success will continue throughout 2026 and beyond.” 

We are currently taking lots for our May auction which will take place on Wednesday 27th May. If you are thinking of selling by this method, contact your local Kivells team today for expert advice.

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