A FORMER art gallery in St Ives is set to draw bids in a ‘rare opportunity’ at auction.

Westcotts Gallery on Westcotts Quay has a freehold guide price of £250,000 to £275,000.

It is among 167 lots in the third sale of 2025 by Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.

Auctioneer David Henwood said: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire a waterfront commercial premises with views of St Ives Bay.

“Interested parties may wish to consider sub-division of the property, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

The ground floor premises include an open plan gallery space along with a kitchen, shower room, WC and courtyard. The total floor area is 236 sq m.

Westcotts Gallery is being auctioned jointly with Miller Commercial.

  • In Penzance, lock-up garages to the north of Marine Terrace have a freehold guide of £90,000 plus.
UNDER HAMMER - Marine Terrace, Penzance.
Marine Terrace, Penzance (Submitted)

The block includes four garages, a large garage/workshop and an adjoining garage/shed.

Three of the four garages are each let on Licence Agreements at £70 per calendar month, generating a total of £210 per calendar month.

Auction appraiser Steve Appleby said: “Located close to Penzance seafront, this freehold property presents a potential investment opportunity.”

The lot is being auctioned jointly with Stacey Mann Estates Ltd.

  • A cottage called Suhaili, in Prussia Cove Road, Rosudgeon, has a freehold guide of £350,000 plus.
UNDER HAMMER - Suhaili, Rosudgeon.
Suhaili, Rosudgeon (Submitted)

It is split over three levels and is currently arranged as a single property. It was previously used as a house with a one-bedroom annexe.

David said: “Suhaili offers far reaching views over the Cornish countryside and sea beyond. It requires some improvement works and may offer potential for extension or sub-division, subject to all the necessary consents being obtained.”

Suhaili is being auctioned jointly with Stacey Mann Estates Ltd.

  • Hillside at Gulval Cross in Gulval has a freehold guide of £200,000 plus.
UNDER HAMMER - Hillside, Gulval Cross.
Hillside, Gulval Cross (Submitted)

The two-bedroom detached property, it has two reception rooms, garden and store that houses a boiler

Hillside is also being auctioned jointly with Stacey Mann Estates Ltd.

The third auction of eight in 2025 by the firm, founded 36 years ago, concludes on 1 May, with bidding live from 29 April.

For more details, visit: www.cliveemson.co.uk