Auction Fever in St Austell and Fowey: Unique Properties Go Under the Hammer

From fire-damaged schools to harbourside homes, here’s what’s up for grabs.

An array of intriguing properties in St Austell and Fowey is set to go under the hammer in February as Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers hosts its first auction of 2025. With options ranging from a fire-damaged former school to a waterfront townhouse, this auction promises to catch the eye of developers, investors, and potential homeowners.

St Austell Highlights

Former Carclaze Infants School

A fire-damaged former school site in St Austell, located on Carclaze Road, is up for auction with a freehold guide price of £50,000 to £70,000. Cornwall Council has instructed the sale of the 0.35-hectare (0.86-acre) site, which includes significant hardstanding and offers potential for renovation or redevelopment, subject to planning consents.

David Henwood, auctioneer at Clive Emson, described the site as “a substantial site” with potential for a range of uses. Watch the video here.

Land Parcels in Roche and Burngullow Lane

Trezaise Road, Roche:

This 0.85-hectare (2.11-acre) plot has a freehold guide of £15,000 plus. Pre-application advice for a residential development scheme has been provided by Cornwall Council.

Burngullow Lane, High Street:

Two small parcels of land, next to a terrace of cottages, are listed at £500 each. The first measures 0.13 hectares (0.31 acres) and includes an outbuilding, while the second is 0.04 hectares (0.1 acres) and is currently used informally for storage.

East Hill Flat

For those interested in refurbishment opportunities, a one-bedroom ground-floor flat at East Hill in St Austell is on offer with a leasehold guide of £50,000 plus. Part of a block of four apartments, the property includes communal parking and the remainder of a 99-year lease from 1990. Watch the video here.

Waterfront Dreams in Fowey

Station Road Townhouse

A four-storey townhouse on Station Road in Fowey, complete with its own mooring for a four-metre dinghy, is expected to attract significant interest. With a freehold guide price of £425,000 plus, the property offers stunning river views, a terrace with direct water access, and proximity to the town centre.

Auction appraiser James Lofthouse described the property as “substantial” and located in a highly desirable harbourside setting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Watch the video here.

Shell Cottage

Also in Fowey, Shell Cottage on North Street is listed with a freehold guide price of £195,000 plus. Previously used as a holiday let, the property may also suit those seeking a main residence or second home. Watch the video here.

About the Auction

Clive Emson Auctioneers, with its regional office in Exeter, is hosting the sale, which features 174 lots. Bidding for the auction, which marks the first of eight sales in 2025, begins on 4th February and concludes on 6th February. The firm, established 36 years ago, was recently recognised as Residential Auction Service of the Year at The Negotiator Awards 2024.

For full auction details, visit Clive Emson’s website.