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A barn in Hailsham with planning consent in place for 30 homes is for auction with Clive Emson later this month. (wed 20 sept)

Coldthorn Barn in Coldthorn Lane, Summerhill, is among 178 lots in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.

It is listed with a freehold guide price of £1.9 million to £2 million at the firm’s auction which ends on Wednesday 20 September.

Auction Appraiser Jade Flood said: “This is a unique opportunity to acquire a five-bedroom detached barn, retaining many original features, with planning permission for 30 dwellings on just under five acres of the land and subdivision of the existing property into two units.

“We are anticipating strong interest from developers keen to get started on a project with a layer of red tape in the form of seeking planning consent stripped away.”

The property is situated in a semi-rural location with attractive views on the picturesque Coldthorn Lane in Summerhill just off the A22 on the outskirts of Hailsham.

The site extends to 5.68 hectares (14.06 acres) including the woodland. Planning permission has been granted on 1.87 hectares (4.64 acres).

The barn includes an entrance hallway with a wood burning stove, fireplace with aged marble flooring, kitchen/breakfast room with a pantry and utility room, dining room with a fireplace and parquet flooring, and a living room with an impressive inglenook fireplace.

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Also in Hailsham, land with outline planning consent for ten homes at 60A Battle Road is listed with a freehold guide price of £1 million.

A detached dwelling currently stands on land which is located close to various amenities such as supermarkets, the leisure centre, other shops, amenities and schools.

Auction Appraiser Chris Milne said: “The existing dwelling and land has been granted outline planning consent for five four-bedroom houses and five three-bedroom houses.

“We are already receiving lots of enquiries about this site from builders and developers who can obviously see the benefit of buying a site with planning consent in place.

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A block of eight flats in Eastbourne is coming up at the auction as an investment opportunity.

Four-storey 76-78 Pevensey Road is listed with a freehold guide price of £1 million.

Jade said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a mid-terrace block of eight flats over four floors located in the centre of Eastbourne a short walking distance from the city centre and seafront.

“The property currently contains eight tenanted flats, seven of which are two-bedroom and one is a one-bedroom flat, currently let at a total of £93,900 per annum. We consider it ideal for continued investment.”

The two-bedroom flats are each let on assured shorthold tenancy agreements at a current rental of £1,000 per calendar month each and the one-bedroom flat is let on an assured shorthold tenancy agreement at a current rental of £825 per calendar month.

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In nearby Wilmington, a former period hotel with potential is listed with a freehold guide price of £875,000-plus with vacant possession.

Crossways Hotel, set in the heart of the glorious Cuckmere Valley, is situated on a plot of approximately 0.57 hectares (1.4 acres). [pic attached]

Chris added “This refined Georgian house has potential for alternative uses, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall, reception room, three store rooms, three further reception rooms, kitchen and office.

At first floor level are seven bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom and an attic room and store. There are grounds measuring approximately 1.46 acres, mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and parking.

The property offers easy access into Wilmington village, the A27 leading onto Polegate and Eastbourne along with Lewes and Brighton to the west.

Planning Permission was granted by Wealden District Council (now lapsed) under ref: WD/2002/0445/F for extensions to the existing hotel, subject to conditions.

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A detached chalet bungalow in need of updating on a prominent corner plot overlooking a park near Brighton is also listed

Two-bedroom 52 Arundel Drive East, Saltdean has a freehold guide price of £375,000 to £400,000 with vacant possession. [pic attached]

Senior Auction Appraiser and Auctioneer Richard Payne said: “This is an ideal opportunity to acquire a detached chalet bungalow arranged over two floors, providing light and spacious accommodation in need of updating.

“Arundel Drive East is situated in East Saltdean, overlooking the Saltdean Oval Park close to shopping facilities and all local amenities, including the well-known Saltdean Lido.

“The sea front is easily accessible with its recreational facilities and there are excellent road links via the A259 to Brighton, Lewes and all surrounding areas.

“This bungalow has the potential for redevelopment or extension, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

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A lock-up garage just off Hove seafront is offered with a £20,000-plus freehold guide price as an investment opportunity

The garage, situated in the northern row at the west end of a compound rear of Princes Avenue, is currently let on a licence at £1,140 per annum.

The compound is located between Kingsway and Princes Avenue with vehicular access from the rear of Viceroy Lodge, just off Hove Street and additional access between 2 and 2B Princes Avenue.

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A house arranged as three flats in central Worthing, Inner terrace 121 Clifton Road is offered jointly with Ketchen King, it is listed with a freehold guide price of £350,000 to £375,000. The fully-let property generates £36,960 per annum in rent.

A block of three flats with a ground floor commercial property at 9 Sackville Road in Bexhill-on-Sea is offered jointly with Dyer & Hobbis with a freehold guide price of £335,000 to £345,000.

The town centre block comprises two, two-bedroom flats, a one-bedroom flat and a commercial unit operating as a music shop. Flat 2 is vacant and has recently undergone some refurbishment. Currently let at £24,000 per annum, it is estimated that the total rental when fully let would be £34,200 per annum.

The neighbouring property, 7 Sackville Road, another block of three flats with a ground floor commercial unit, is also listed at the auction.  Again offered jointly with Dyer & Hobbis, the freehold guide is £325,000 to £335,000. The property is currently let at £31,310 per annum.

A mixed use investment property in Bexhill comprising ground floor commercial unit, three flats and single lock-up garage is also listed at the auction. End-terrace 21 Wickham Avenue is offered jointly with Dyer & Hobbis and freehold guided £300,000 to £310,000. It is currently let at £28,900 per annum.

A mid-terrace house needing refurbishment on the outskirts of Hasting, three-bedroom 341 Old London Road, Ore, is listed with a freehold guide price of £210,000 with vacant possession.

Also in Ore Village, an end-terrace cottage needing improvement at 449 Old London Road is being offered jointly with Abbott & Abbott on a freehold guide price of £160,000 to £165,000.

Land adjacent to 85 Timber Mill in Southwater, Horsham is listed with a freehold guide price of £200,000 to £225,000. Planning consent in place for two semi-detached houses on the secluded plot, extending to 0.05 hectares (0.13 acres).

A detached house with garage and gardens in need of updating, Moyne, in Stane Street, Codmore Hill, Pulborough, has a freehold guide price of £250,000 to £275,000.

Six acres of equestrian land with stables, a sand school and barns, at Land off Beacon Lane in Staplecross near Robertsbridge is offered jointly with Strutt & Parker with a freehold guide price of £330,000-plus.

Also in Ore Village, an end-terrace cottage needing improvement at 449 Old London Road is being offered jointly with Abbott & Abbott on a freehold guide price of £160,000 to £165,000.

 

Clive Emson Auctioneers holds auctions eight times a year offering specialist advice for auction purposes with offices in Essex, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the West Country, selling with skill, speed and efficiency.

Bidding for the current auction, the sixth of eight this year, goes live on Monday 18 September and ends on Wednesday 20 September.

See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk for more details.