A former nightclub at the heart of Truro city centre may receive a new lease of life following auction on February 6.

A stone's throw from Truro Cathedral, The Office in St Mary’s Street has planning permission from Cornwall Council for conversion into four flats and associated development, subject to conditions.

It is among 174 lots in the first sale of 2025 being held Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers, and is being auctioned jointly with Miller Commercial.

“This is a rare opportunity to acquire an extensive freehold building,” said auctioneer David Henwood. “It offers potential for continued use as a nightclub, while the planning permission for residential conversion may appeal to some bidders.”

Further lots include a semi-detached house in Goodern Drive with a freehold guide of £270,000 plus. The three-storey property has four bedrooms with potential for a fourth downstairs. It is being auctioned in arrangement with MAP estate agents.

A leasehold flat in Goodern Drive has a guide of £100,000 plus. The two-bedroom second-floor apartment is within a purpose-built block and has designated parking. It is being sold with a new 999-year lease, in arrangement with MAP Estate Agents.

An end-terrace house with two bedrooms and a garage in Harcourt Close has a freehold guide of £70,000 to £80,000.

A fire-damaged property in Trevose Road has a freehold guide of £20,000 to £30,000. It was formerly arranged as two flats in a semi-detached building. It has suffered significant damage and any future use of the building would be subject to necessary consents being obtainable.

Also in Trevose Road, a semi-detached property has a freehold guide of £80,000 plus. It is arranged as two flats, each requiring a comprehensive programme of improvement works.

Bidding goes live on February 4. For more details, see www.cliveemson.co.uk