Two commercial buildings in St Austell have recently been sold at auction.

A detached commercial unit, which was previously used as a fish and chip shop, has sold for £42,000 freehold.

Located in a predominately residential area at 31 Grove Road, it includes a kitchen, customer area, storage, WC and hardstanding. It was previously let at £8,000 per annum.

Auctioneer David Henwood said: “The new owner has a number of possibilities before them.

“This could include use of the property as a fish and chip shop, takeaway, or an alternative use subject to the necessary consents.”

The property was auctioned jointly with Miller Commercial of Truro.

Meanwhile, a four-floor commercial building, located in St Austell town centre, has sold for nearly £100,000.

In a prominent trading location, fronting both Fore Street and Vicarage Hill, it fetched £99,500 freehold.

Senior auction appraiser Katie Semmens said: “The new owner has acquired a well-placed property in the town centre.

“It offers a number of options, including continued commercial or office use but there is also clear potential for residential conversion to the upper floors, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

The property was auctioned in arrangement with May, Whetter & Grose of St Austell and Miller Commercial of Truro.