It was a sweltering evening for Kivells’ 5th auction of the year, where 8 varied and sought-after lots went under the hammer, seeing in excess of £820,000 in sales achieved. 

Not only did June bring us a heatwave, it also saw demand for land heat up, with multiple lots far exceeding their guides, reinforcing that auction remains a popular method of sale for the right property. 

7.87 acres of land at Liftondown sold for £145,000 against a guide of £75,000, 0.40 acres of woodland and amenity land in St. Keyne sold for £22,000 against a guide of £5,000 - £10,000, and 17.90 acres at Woolladon, Meeth saw the hammer fall at £180,000, £50,000 above its guide. 

Bidding was fierce for North Kestle in Tregadillett, near Launceston. This charming rural smallholding with a substantial farmhouse, adjoining stone barn, range of miscellaneous outbuildings and just over 4¾ acres, sold for an impressive £424,000, £49,000 above its guide. 

Commercial property also continues to generate strong interest with 1 Southgate Place, a Grade II listed, four storey premises in Launceston, selling for £50,000 against a guide of £75,000. 

Kivells Director Sam Turner MNAEA commented, ‘During a blisteringly hot summer’s evening, our June collective property auction was once against another great success. 

There was a wonderful atmosphere in the auction room and a wealth of bidders online. 

Land prices remained strong, with some great results achieved for our clients and I would like to thank our vendors and all of the Kivells team involved in what was another successful evening. 

Kivells property auctions remain the most successful across Devon and Cornwall. This is partly due to our unrivalled marketing and professional expertise. 

Selling by public auction has become an incredibly popular method of sale and I am proud that we are the leading auctioneers in Devon and Cornwall. 

Our auctions are legally binding and, if you’re thinking of selling your land or property across the south west, please contact your local Kivells office today.’ 

We are currently taking lots for our September auction which will take place on Wednesday 2nd September. If you are thinking of selling by this method, contact your local Kivells team today.

Download the results brochure here.

Kivells. The Auction That Sells