& 2a Exeter Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15
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Key features
- For sale by Public Auction (unless sold prior) on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 7pm at The Strawberry Fields, Lifton
- Ground floor shop and first floor flat
- Planning approved for three bedroom dwelling
- Enclosed courtyard area
- Offering great investment potential
- In need of refurbishment throughout
- Situated in Launceston town, close to amenities
- Great opportunity
Description
For sale by Public Auction (unless sold prior) on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 7pm at The Strawberry Fields, Lifton. Ground floor shop and first floor flat with planning approved for three bedroom dwelling. Offering great investment potential.
A great opportunity to purchase a spacious shop with first floor flat situated within the heart of Launceston town. Both the shop and flat are in need of full renovation throughout, but offers a blank canvas for someone to put their own stamp on.
The shop itself comprises of floor space and a further room. The first floor flat has the potential for three bedrooms, open plan living space and a bathroom. Externally there is a small courtyard area to the rear.
There is also planning permission granted for change of use and conversion of existing shops and flat into three bedroom house.
LOCATION
Launceston is a relatively self-contained business community due to the distance of Exeter to the east (42 miles) with its excellent Motorway, Air and Rail Links and Plymouth to the south (28 miles) with access to the Continental Ferry Port. Situated just off the A30, the town is considered strategically located for Cornwall and Devon with a better balance of travel distance to all parts of the two counties than any other centre. Traditionally known as the gateway to Cornwall, Launceston is the first town most of the tourist traffic enjoy on reaching Cornwall. There is a secondary school and four primary schools within the town, Doctors Surgery, Leisure Centre with swimming Pool and two golf courses close to the town.
ACCOMMODATION
Access into:-
HALLWAY - Wooden front door. Carpeted, storage cupboard and meter cupboard. Door to:-
FRONT ROOM – Single glazed window to the front. Access to under stairs storage cupboard.
SHOP AREA – Single glazed bay windows each side of the wooden single glazed entrance door. Wooden vinyl flooring, ceiling cluster spotlights, exposed brick rear side wall and storage cupboard.
REAR TOILETS – Two double glazed windows to the rear. Two W.C’s and wall mounted wash hand basin. Concrete flooring.
HALLWAY - Leading to outside space at the rear. Storage cupboard.
Wooden staircase with wooden handrail leads to:-
FIRST FLOOR LANDING – Double glazed window to the front.
BEDROOM ONE – Double glazed window to the front. Wooden flooring and exposed stone walls.
BEDROOM TWO – Double glazed window to the front. Wooden flooring, exposed brick wall and blocked up fireplace.
BEDROOM THREE – Double glazed window to the front. Wooden flooring, exposed brick walls and loft hatch.
BACK ROOM - Plain floorboards, storage cupboard, shelf and door leading into:-
REAR BATHROOM – Double glazed window to the rear. Wall mounted shower with tiled walls, wall mounted W.C. and wall mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold taps. Plain floorboards.
OUTSIDE SPACE – Enclosed courtyard area with stone walls providing additional storage. There is also parking available nearby being off street parking and car parks with annual season tickets.
COUNCIL TAX BAND – A
BUSINESS RATEABLE VALUE - The rateable value for the unit as outlined on the VOA website as at 1st April 2023 is £3,200. Enquiries should be made to VOA on Tel: .
EPC – Shop Premises – Band E
Flat – Band G
WHAT3WORDS - ///expecting.rots.blossom
AGENTS NOTE – There is approved planning permission under Application and Decision Number PA24/07213 dated 19th November 2024 for change of use and conversion of existing shops and flat into a three bedroom dwelling house together with demolition of two storey rear extension and installation of new rear window and door. Further information can be found on the Cornwall Council website.
VIEWINGS
Please ring to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
AUCTION VENUE AND DATE
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DE on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 7pm.
REGISTRATION
Please note ALL BIDDERS, including Kivells existing clients, will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the "Regulations") – as of 26th June 2017. Bidders will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction. Failure to do this, may prejudice your ability to bid on the night.
ONLINE BIDDING
Online bidding registration will be available 10 days before each auction and all bidders must register at least 48 hours prior to the auction. For further information, please visit or contact your local Kivells office.
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
BUYER’S ADMINISTRATION FEE
All successful buyers at Kivells’ Property Auctions should note that on exchange of contracts, a Buyer's Administration Fee of £2,000 plus VAT (Total: £2,400 inc VAT) is payable to Kivells on the night of the auction. This fee can be paid by either bank transfer, personal cheque or debit card. Please note if the lot is sold prior to auction, or afterwards, this fee remains payable. There are no discounts for multiple lots purchased and you must consider this when bidding/offering prior.
All interested buyer’s are advised to review the Auction Legal Pack prior to bidding, this can be obtained from Kivells website and is free to download.
Any fees that are owed in addition to the buyer’s administration fee will be included within the legal pack.
SOLICITOR
G A Solicitors, for the attention of Tony Dupreez, 25 Lockyer Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2QW. Email: tony. . Telephone:
AUCTION PAYMENT
A 10% deposit will be required to be paid by the successful bidder upon the fall of gavel and at this point the contract is legally binding. The deposit has to be paid to Kivells as auctioneers and can only be paid in the form of a cheque or bank transfer. ALL bidders must only bid if they can make this payment.
Cheques must be drawn on a bank or branch of a bank in the United Kingdom, any other cheques may be rejected and it will the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure they have the correct method of payment available at each auction.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
BOUNDARIES
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
GUIDE PRICES
Guide prices given are indications within 10% upwards or downwards of where the reserve price may be set at the time of going to print. Please note they are not an indication of the anticipated sale price or a valuation.
The reserve price is the minimum price at which the property can be sold, both the guide price and reserve price may be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Please note that all prices listed, whether prior to or post auction, are subject to contract.
The Auctioneers and sellers accept no responsibility for any loss, cost or damage that a buyer may incur as a result of relying on any guide price. It is the buyer's responsibility to decide how much they should bid for any lot. Please check with us for regular updates as guide prices are subject to change prior to the auction.
The guide price does not include the buyer's fee charged by the auctioneer or VAT which may apply to the sale or other amounts the seller may charge. The seller's Special Conditions of Sale will state whether there are other seller's charges and whether the seller has elected to charge VAT on the sale price.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Verified Material Information
Council tax band: A
Council tax annual charge: £1561.69 a year (£130.14 a month)
Tenure: Freehold
Property type: House
Property construction: Standard form
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: None
Heating features: Double glazing
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Great, Vodafone - Good, Three - Good, EE - Great
Parking: None
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: Launceston town center conservation area.
However, the building is not listed
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term area flood risk: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: None
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: Yes
Energy Performance rating: No Certificate
All information is provided without warranty. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The information contained is intended to help you decide whether the property is suitable for you. You should verify any answers which are important to you with your property lawyer or surveyor or ask for quotes from the appropriate trade experts: builder, plumber, electrician, damp, and timber expert.
A great opportunity to purchase a spacious shop with first floor flat situated within the heart of Launceston town. Both the shop and flat are in need of full renovation throughout, but offers a blank canvas for someone to put their own stamp on.
The shop itself comprises of floor space and a further room. The first floor flat has the potential for three bedrooms, open plan living space and a bathroom. Externally there is a small courtyard area to the rear.
There is also planning permission granted for change of use and conversion of existing shops and flat into three bedroom house.
LOCATION
Launceston is a relatively self-contained business community due to the distance of Exeter to the east (42 miles) with its excellent Motorway, Air and Rail Links and Plymouth to the south (28 miles) with access to the Continental Ferry Port. Situated just off the A30, the town is considered strategically located for Cornwall and Devon with a better balance of travel distance to all parts of the two counties than any other centre. Traditionally known as the gateway to Cornwall, Launceston is the first town most of the tourist traffic enjoy on reaching Cornwall. There is a secondary school and four primary schools within the town, Doctors Surgery, Leisure Centre with swimming Pool and two golf courses close to the town.
ACCOMMODATION
Access into:-
HALLWAY - Wooden front door. Carpeted, storage cupboard and meter cupboard. Door to:-
FRONT ROOM – Single glazed window to the front. Access to under stairs storage cupboard.
SHOP AREA – Single glazed bay windows each side of the wooden single glazed entrance door. Wooden vinyl flooring, ceiling cluster spotlights, exposed brick rear side wall and storage cupboard.
REAR TOILETS – Two double glazed windows to the rear. Two W.C’s and wall mounted wash hand basin. Concrete flooring.
HALLWAY - Leading to outside space at the rear. Storage cupboard.
Wooden staircase with wooden handrail leads to:-
FIRST FLOOR LANDING – Double glazed window to the front.
BEDROOM ONE – Double glazed window to the front. Wooden flooring and exposed stone walls.
BEDROOM TWO – Double glazed window to the front. Wooden flooring, exposed brick wall and blocked up fireplace.
BEDROOM THREE – Double glazed window to the front. Wooden flooring, exposed brick walls and loft hatch.
BACK ROOM - Plain floorboards, storage cupboard, shelf and door leading into:-
REAR BATHROOM – Double glazed window to the rear. Wall mounted shower with tiled walls, wall mounted W.C. and wall mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold taps. Plain floorboards.
OUTSIDE SPACE – Enclosed courtyard area with stone walls providing additional storage. There is also parking available nearby being off street parking and car parks with annual season tickets.
COUNCIL TAX BAND – A
BUSINESS RATEABLE VALUE - The rateable value for the unit as outlined on the VOA website as at 1st April 2023 is £3,200. Enquiries should be made to VOA on Tel: .
EPC – Shop Premises – Band E
Flat – Band G
WHAT3WORDS - ///expecting.rots.blossom
AGENTS NOTE – There is approved planning permission under Application and Decision Number PA24/07213 dated 19th November 2024 for change of use and conversion of existing shops and flat into a three bedroom dwelling house together with demolition of two storey rear extension and installation of new rear window and door. Further information can be found on the Cornwall Council website.
VIEWINGS
Please ring to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
AUCTION VENUE AND DATE
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DE on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 7pm.
REGISTRATION
Please note ALL BIDDERS, including Kivells existing clients, will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the "Regulations") – as of 26th June 2017. Bidders will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction. Failure to do this, may prejudice your ability to bid on the night.
ONLINE BIDDING
Online bidding registration will be available 10 days before each auction and all bidders must register at least 48 hours prior to the auction. For further information, please visit or contact your local Kivells office.
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
BUYER’S ADMINISTRATION FEE
All successful buyers at Kivells’ Property Auctions should note that on exchange of contracts, a Buyer's Administration Fee of £2,000 plus VAT (Total: £2,400 inc VAT) is payable to Kivells on the night of the auction. This fee can be paid by either bank transfer, personal cheque or debit card. Please note if the lot is sold prior to auction, or afterwards, this fee remains payable. There are no discounts for multiple lots purchased and you must consider this when bidding/offering prior.
All interested buyer’s are advised to review the Auction Legal Pack prior to bidding, this can be obtained from Kivells website and is free to download.
Any fees that are owed in addition to the buyer’s administration fee will be included within the legal pack.
SOLICITOR
G A Solicitors, for the attention of Tony Dupreez, 25 Lockyer Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2QW. Email: tony. . Telephone:
AUCTION PAYMENT
A 10% deposit will be required to be paid by the successful bidder upon the fall of gavel and at this point the contract is legally binding. The deposit has to be paid to Kivells as auctioneers and can only be paid in the form of a cheque or bank transfer. ALL bidders must only bid if they can make this payment.
Cheques must be drawn on a bank or branch of a bank in the United Kingdom, any other cheques may be rejected and it will the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure they have the correct method of payment available at each auction.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
BOUNDARIES
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
GUIDE PRICES
Guide prices given are indications within 10% upwards or downwards of where the reserve price may be set at the time of going to print. Please note they are not an indication of the anticipated sale price or a valuation.
The reserve price is the minimum price at which the property can be sold, both the guide price and reserve price may be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Please note that all prices listed, whether prior to or post auction, are subject to contract.
The Auctioneers and sellers accept no responsibility for any loss, cost or damage that a buyer may incur as a result of relying on any guide price. It is the buyer's responsibility to decide how much they should bid for any lot. Please check with us for regular updates as guide prices are subject to change prior to the auction.
The guide price does not include the buyer's fee charged by the auctioneer or VAT which may apply to the sale or other amounts the seller may charge. The seller's Special Conditions of Sale will state whether there are other seller's charges and whether the seller has elected to charge VAT on the sale price.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Verified Material Information
Council tax band: A
Council tax annual charge: £1561.69 a year (£130.14 a month)
Tenure: Freehold
Property type: House
Property construction: Standard form
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: None
Heating features: Double glazing
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Great, Vodafone - Good, Three - Good, EE - Great
Parking: None
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: Launceston town center conservation area.
However, the building is not listed
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term area flood risk: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: None
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: Yes
Energy Performance rating: No Certificate
All information is provided without warranty. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The information contained is intended to help you decide whether the property is suitable for you. You should verify any answers which are important to you with your property lawyer or surveyor or ask for quotes from the appropriate trade experts: builder, plumber, electrician, damp, and timber expert.
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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