A former school now used as flats in Helston and a historic former chapel are going under the auctioneer’s gavel at £325,000 plus.
The ‘substantial’ apartment property in Church Street is fully let on six tenancies, generating a total of £39,450 per annum. Each of the six self-contained flats has its own external access point.
The block is among 167 lots in the third sale of 2025 by Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Auctioneer David Henwood said: “This is a substantial terraced building situated close to Helston town centre.
“It is understood the building was originally utilised as a school and is now arranged as six self-contained flats, with a total of 11 bedrooms.
“Many of the tenants have been in occupation for a significant period of time, and accordingly the lot is considered suitable for continued use as a letting investment.”
- In Sithney, near Helston, a former ecclesiastical building has a freehold guide of £140,000 to £160,000.
The Old Chapel is a character property with ‘extensive space over four levels’ and ‘views across the Cornish countryside’ from its top floor.
David said: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire a former ecclesiastical building located within the charming hamlet of Sithney.
“It is understood the building dates back to the mid-19th Century and served the local community for over one hundred years.
“Subsequently, the chapel was converted to a detached dwelling with many of the materials for conversion having reportedly been reclaimed from the chapel, including the library area which was constructed utilising wood from the chapel's organ.
“The building now provides extensive space over four levels, with abundant concealed storage areas, in a layout which reflects its previous use and vast history.
“The lower ground floor has most recently been utilised for storage, having been reportedly once imagined as a nuclear fallout shelter and self-contained living space, while the main living space offers flexible accommodation full of character and includes a kitchen, library area, living and dining space.”
David added: “The top floor offers extensive views to the rear across the Cornish countryside and incorporates a master bedroom with study, shower room and ample further space in an open-plan layout.
“There is extensive outside garden space including a greenhouse, unfinished outbuilding, former outside WC and parking area.
“A programme of improvement works are now required throughout with the potential to create a stunning living space in an enviable location.
Both properties are being auctioned in arrangement with Christophers Estate Agents.
The third auction of eight in 2025 by the firm, founded 36 years ago, concludes on May 1, with bidding live from 29 April.
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