Auction Action On the Cornish Coast

Published: 22/04/2024 By Graham Barton

The dream of owning a property in a Cornish coastal town could become a reality when two exciting redevelopment opportunities go under the gavel at Symonds & Sampson’s May property auction.

On the north coast, tucked away just a short distance from the harbour and waterfront in St Ives lies a self-contained maisonette for refurbishment. Arranged within a Grade II Listed building, the interior was formerly laid out as a 2-bedroom dwelling but has been stripped back to offer what is effectively now a ‘blank canvas’ for a purchaser to configure as they wish subject to requisite consents. A highlight of the property is a good-sized roof terrace approached from the second/attic floor that affords views over roof tops of St Ives. The property is for sale with a Guide of £200,000-£250,000 Leasehold, and details can be found here. JSA Millerson 01736 798833.


Head south to the popular south coast village of Polperro (above), and another interesting redevelopment opportunity lies just a stone’s throw from the harbour. The property comprises two cottages known as Shalom and Pendennis, each with two bedrooms. However, following internal pre-refurbishment works the two cottages currently run together and now offer largely open spaces for a purchaser to configure as they wish subject to requisite consents. There is an exciting opportunity to incorporate the two terraces that overlook the River Pol. The property is for sale with a Guide of £100,000-£120,000 Freehold, details are here. JSA Seasons 01503 265265.

Both properties are for sale in Symonds & Sampson’s West Country Property Auction taking place in Axminster, Devon on 16 May at 2pm. For details of an extensive catalogue of residential, agricultural and commercial property entered, please click here or contact Graham Barton 01297 33122.

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