Kivells 2020 Collective Property Auction Review
Collective Property Auction Review
2020 2020 saw over £10.5 million “ worth of properties sell at auction with Kivells. “Sam Turner MNAEA - Area Manager 2020
Sam Turner MNAEA Area Manager
ivells built on the Ksuccess of 2019 using expertise and experience to overcome the obstacles
2020 had in store to
provide superb results for our clients. Our collective property auctions continue to “ exceed our clients expectations and we are delighted to be achieving such impressive results. The sales across 2020 are a testament to the hard work of the team. This method of sale is proving ever popular with sellers and buyers alike. “- Sam Turner MNAEA - Area Manager.
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ivells overcame the nearly £5 million. over an incredible £10.5 Kunique challenges million. 2020 provided, as Covid-19 The August auction was threatened to halt the held at the stunning There has never been a more promising start to the year, Minack Theatre, where important time to choose with a hugely successful two Porthcurno properties the right agent. Kivells year of property auctions. sold in excess of £1 million have the experience and in- with proceeds going to house expertise to ensure Kivells had already held a Macmillan Cancer Care. a successful outcome for successful collective auction clients regardless of world before the outbreak, selling The final collective auction events. over £1.8 million of property of 2020 saw nearly £3 in February. Dedicated staff million of properties sell, Kivells really is the auction ensured nine of the 11 lots taking the total for 2020 that sells! were completed in March despite the country being in lockdown. 2020 saw over £10.5 As businesses began to million worth of reopen, Kivells introduced online bidding and streaming properties sell at auction and strict Covid-19 safety procedures, allowing the with Kivells, with a 95% July, August, September sales success rate. and October auctions to sell Share in our success
Over 1 million auction property views Over £10.5 £2.9 online million of property sales million in 2020 in sales in Oct 2020 auction Kivells auctions attract international interest Over 10,000 live online auction views
Hendrawether was in the top one hundred viewed properties on Rightmove in 2020
95% sales success rate in 2020
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Lots sold 59/62
Sales Success 95%
Average Sale Price £179,278
Value Sold £10,577,450 2020 Analysis - Individual Auctions
Feb Mar Jul
Lots sold 12/13 9/11 9/9
Sales 92% 82% 100% Success
Value Sold £1,874,000 £1,156,950 £1,977,000
Average Sale Price £156,166 £128,550 £219,666
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Aug Sep Oct Oct
Lots2/2 10/10 6/6 11/11 sold
Sales100% 100% 100% 100% Success
£1,050,000
Value Sold
£1,050,000 £1,156,000 £461,000 £2,902,500 Totals
Lots Sales 84% sold 43/51 Success
£525,000 Value£115,600 £76,833 £263,863 Sold £13,000,000 Why choose Kivells?
ivells is a proudly independent firm and have been selling property in Cornwall Kand Devon since 1885 and know our local market intimately. We hold collective auctions for all property types and have a long, successful history throughout the Westcountry.
We have our own in-house experienced and dedicated professional auctioneers.
Quick and effective method of sale - at the fall of the hammer, the deal is done.
Competitive bidding ensures the best market price for your property.
Vibrant auction rooms create an atmosphere encouraging purchasers to bid.
Bespoke marketing plan to maximise exposure of your property.
Property may still be sold prior to the auction.
Online bidding available to maximise exposure.
Each lot entered into our auctions can be found on the Kivells website, the leading property portals and we provide a comprehensive marketing reach including the local newspapers and social media.
www.kivells.com @KivellsProperty Think property auctions, think Kivells. Bude | Callington | Exeter | Holsworthy | Launceston | Liskeard | Wadebridge
7 Kivells 2020 Collective Property Auction Review A message from Simon Alford
Property auctions are an extremely effective method of sale “ for the right property. With years of in-house expertise here at Kivells your property really is in the best “hands. - Simon Alford - Director.
Auction venue
ivells collective auctions for encouraging bidding. The Kivells Holsworthy Kare held at Kivells’ state- The whole evening is hosted Agricultural Centre, of-the-art agricultural by experienced Kivells staff, New Market Road, centre in Holsworthy, Devon. from a warm welcome Holsworthy, Devon, and registration, through A vibrant yet relaxed to bidding and signing of EX22 7FA. atmosphere which is perfect contracts. Thomas Rattray BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV Director
uction has proved Aa very successful method of sale for deceased estates this year, particularly with more unusual property.
Poulza (Lot 1) Sold for £315,000 off a guide price of £145,000
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Hendrawether Sold for £500,000 off a guide price of £150,000
uction has proved a the potential, and bidding Most unusually, a similar Avery successful method reached an impressive property featured in our of sale for deceased estates £315,000. 28th October auction, being this year, particularly with a two bedroom farmhouse more unusual property. with outbuildings and 18 acres of land, again near Poulza (Lot 1) being 12 acres the North Cornish Coast of south facing pasture, with at Boscastle. Interest was range of outbuildings, near again keen, given the the North Cornish Coast at deceased held the property Jacobstow, attracted strong in somewhat of a time-warp; interest. Guided at £145,000, the nature of the property the property hosted an old having been unchanged for farmhouse, used by our decades in this charming late client as an agricultural part of the County. Guided building, but maintaining at £150,000 to £175,000, the some features having been hammer fell at £500,000 to last occupied many decades the delight of our Executor ago. Local developers saw clients. 12th February
Lots sold 12/13
ivells kicked off the year of K Sales 92% property auctions Success in impressive style as sales topped Value £1,874,000 £1.5 million. Sold
SOLD £140,000 Guide £100,000
Golan, Chilsworthy
Detached two bedroom Woolaway bungalow sitting in a plot extending to approx. a third of an acre.
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SOLD £210,000 SOLD £76,000 Guide £135,000-£155,000 Guide £75,000-£95,000
24 Trebarwith Road, Delabole 22 Trebarwith Road, Delabole
Three bedroom semi-detached Two bedroom terraced property property in 1.53 acres with offering a useful bolthole. outbuildings.
SOLD £250,000 SOLD £128,000 Guide £300,000-£350,000 Guide £89,950
Bodrawl Farm, St Pinnock The Old Coach House, Bude
Six bedroom detached residence Prominent town centre building with with far-reaching countryside views. over 125m² of floor space. SOLD £262,000 Guide £225,000
Low Wood Cottage, Okehampton
Traditional three bedroom Devon cottage with adjoining 2 acre level paddock. Bordered by stream and woodland walk with garage, workshop and various outbuildings.
SOLD £62,000 SOLD £115,000 Guide £25,000-£30,000 Guide £90,000-£100,000
Land off Trebarwith Road, 1 Kleinfontein Terrace, Pensilva Delabole Three bedroom end of terrace 3.18 acres of level pasture land in a character property in a village single enclosure. location.
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SOLD £95,000 SOLD £51,000 Guide £100,000 Guide £45,000-£50,000
Land at Trelash, Warbstow Land at Warbstow, Launceston
Three level fields north of the village Suitable for agricultural, amenity or of Trelash with road frontage. equine use.
SOLD £170,000 Guide £140,000-£160,000
12 Medrow, Launceston
Detached two bedroom bungalow with garage and parking in sought after village location. 25th March
Lots sold 9/11 ivells Kexperience allowed the March Sales 82% auction properties Success to be sold by private treaty Value £1,156,950 as the country Sold locked down.
SOLD £300,000 Guide £275,000
Hillside, Millbrook
A development site with planning consent for the erection of three dwellings which currently has a detached bungalow positioned in the plot which is set in approx. 0.36 acres with panoramic views.
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SOLD £257,650 Guide £200,000
Trenant Cross Cottage, Duloe
An imposing three bedroom detached property occupying approx. 0.5 acres on the outskirts of the popular Cornish village of Duloe.
SOLD £24,000 SOLD £32,500 Guide £17,000 Guide £10,000
Land Near Ivyleaf Wood, Bude Land at Treverbyn Farm, St Neot A sloping pasture field extending to 1.99 acres close to the coastal town Approx. 1.46 acres of amenity land of Bude. on the outskirts of St Neot. SOLD £186,500 Guide £150,000
Keswick, Launceston
Spacious detached Woolaway bungalow located on the edge of the favoured village of Trekenner.
SOLD £81,250 SOLD £27,750 Guide £75,000 Guide £20,000
Land at Trelaske, Launceston Land near Trematon, Saltash
A pretty parcel of pasture approx. Extending to approx. 2.12 acres 8.57 acres with small conifer comprising a single enclosure of woodland. amenity and woodland.
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SOLD £91,300 Guide £90,000
Lime Kiln Cottage, Looe
A two bedroom Grade ll listed character cottage located on the outskirts of the popular Cornish fishing resort of Looe.
SOLD £158,000 Guide £120,000
Treverbyn Farm Cottage, St Neot
A three bedroom detached character cottage in need of modernisation and occupying a generous size plot. Mark Bromell BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV FLAA Director
our lots at Cookbury Fsaw the hammer fall at £597,000 off a collective guide of £395,000, including to one online bidder.
Oaklands Farm (Lots 2,3 &4) Sold for £125,000, £47,000 & £125,000 respectfully
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Oaklands Farm (Lot 1) Sold for £300,000 off a guide price of £175,000
he Holsworthy town countryside to the rear. the auction, consisting of a Toffice took a period mix of land and outbuildings property in disrepair, The three additional lots of various sizes from 0.28 believed to be a former Beer had an extremely high level acres to 2.5 acres. House, in the rural hamlet of of interest on the lead up to Cookbury to auction. The four properties eclipsed their overall guide price of It was marketed in four lots £395,000, selling for a total to maximise the returns of £597,000 to several lucky for a local charitable bidders. organisation. One of the successful The main house was in bidders was the first to come need of total renovation from Kivells’ new online but boasts an additional 2.5 bidding facility. The bidder, acre paddock and generous who was unable to attend gardens. The detached on the night, was delighted house has three good sized with his purchase and how bedrooms and benefits from smooth the bidding process outstanding rural views was. of the rolling Devonshire 24th July
Lots sold 9/9
ivells sales record K Sales 100% continued at the Success Holsworthy Agri Centre with sales Value £1,977,000 topping £1.9 Sold million.
SOLD £275,000 Guide £125,000
Happicat, Calstock
A unique south-facing centre village property overlooking a tidal stretch of the River Tamar and dramatic Calstock railway bridge.
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SOLD £300,000 Guide £175,000
Oaklands Farm (Lot 1), Holsworthy
Period former beer house. Excellent opportunity rarely available to the market with additional 2.5 acre paddock and generous gardens.
SOLD £230,000 Guide £210,000
Arran, St. Austell
A unique three bedroom property occupying a generous size plot set in approx. 0.7 acres with development potential STP. SOLD £47,000 SOLD £125,000 Guide £20,000 Guide £100,000
Oaklands Farm (Lot 3), Oaklands Farm (Lot 4), Holsworthy Holsworthy
0.28 acres of land and outbuilding Mixture of paddock and outbuilding with rural views. with rural views.
SOLD £125,000 Guide £100,000
Oaklands Farm (Lot 2), Holsworthy
Mixture of paddock and outbuilding with rural views.
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SOLD £80,000 Guide £80,000
Land at Kingsmoor Bridge (Lot 1), Beaworthy
Approx. 14.33 acres. A superb run of productive pasture land in a very accessible location.
SOLD £70,000 Guide £70,000
Land at Kingsmoor Bridge (Lot 2), Beaworthy
Approx. 12.92 acres. A superb run of productive pasture land in a very accessible location. Daniel Stokes MNAEA Area Manager
ivells specialise in Ka diverse property portfolio at auction, as demonstrated by this Bude commercial premises.
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Bude DIY Sold for £128,000 off a guide price of £89,950
ivells Bude officeof character features and The vendor attended the Kperfectly demonstrated enjoys an enviable location sale and watched on in the the diversity of properties in the heart of the town. packed, standing room only, the company specialise in auction room, and were auctioning. delighted with the outcome.
The Bude team was High interest was enjoyed delighted to bring a rare during the marketing period opportunity to the market and bidding was competitive to purchase a freehold as the price soared past the town centre commercial guide of £89,950, selling for premises. £128,000.
The property dates back to A young, local couple the 1800’s and benefits from purchased the property and over 125m² of floor space. are excited to see their plans for the property come to A former Coach House, fruition. the property has a wealth Kevin Hicks BSc FRICS Director Lots sold 2/2 ivells sell KMacmillan property for Sales 100% over £1 million at Success Minack Theatre.
Value £1,050,000 Sold
ivells proudly report Ksuperb sales figures totalling £1,050,000 for two properties auctioned at the Minack Theatre for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Kivells’ auction took place raised from the sale will to people with cancer, but on Sunday 23rd August in fund the incredible work we are facing a huge drop the glorious sunshine at the charity do including in income as a result of the the iconic Cornish venue. Macmillan nurses, Support coronavirus pandemic. The Large numbers of eager Line, website and online funds raised this weekend bidders arrived from across community, and new will make a huge difference the country to bid on two Telephone Buddies service to the lives of people properties overlooking so that no one faces cancer affected by cancer, who Porthcurno Bay. alone. need our support now more than ever. Bidding was fierce, with James Stebbings, Bracken Bank selling for Macmillan’s Head of Legacy “But none of this would £565,000 off a guideIncome said, “We are have been possible price of £300,000, and absolutely thrilled with the without the person who so Minack Lodge selling for result of the auction and generously decided to leave £485,000 off a guide price how much money has been the properties to Macmillan, of £250,000, an impressive raised for people living we are hugely grateful to £265,000 and £235,000 with cancer. We knew the them and to the other two over their respective guides, properties were special but thousand five hundred exceeding all expectation. to raise £1,050,000 from the people who leave gifts to sales is simply astonishing. Macmillan in their wills each The properties were year. These gifts, big and bequeathed to Macmillan “Macmillan relies almost small, provide a third of Cancer Support by an entirely on public donations our income and allow us to anonymous donor. Monies to provide our vital support continue to be there for the 27 Kivells 2020 Collective Property Auction Review
growing number of people which exceeded ours, and that need us. our client’s expectations.”
“We would like to thank Bidders in attendance were the team at Kivells who full of praise for Kevin and went above and beyond the team, and delighted for to promote the auction the charity, “I am delighted helping us to raise as much the auction went so well and Minack Lodge. I just money as possible to fund for you and Macmillan. The wanted to write to say our support services.” event itself was extremely we applaud you all on the well organised and the amazing job you’ve done Kivells Director, Kevin Hicks, setting simply stunning.” for Macmillan.” said, “We were very anxious The new owners of the to achieve a good result at Another commented, properties originate from the auction at the Minack “Thanks for all your hard Oxfordshire and Newlyn Theatre as we knew the work and professional respectfully. It is believed proceeds were, through approach on Bracken Bank the latter is returning to the wonderful work of his home area following Macmillan Cancer Support, time away. Kevin Hicks going to assisting people commented, “Perhaps living with cancer. proving you can take the man out of Cornwall, but “In the event we were you can’t take Cornwall out blessed with blue skies, of the man.” warm sunshine, tremendous assistance from the theatre Kivells would like to thank team and very strong all who attended the bidding for both Bracken auction, to congratulate the Bank and Minack Lodge purchasers and sincerely which rewarded our thank Macmillan for team’s great marketing entrusting them with such performance with a result an important sale. 9th September
Lots 10/10 sold
enultimate collective P Sales 100% property auction Success sees all ten lots sell on or well Value £1,156,000 above their Sold guides.
L1 SOLD £72,000 L2 SOLD £58,000 L3 SOLD £85,000 Guide £40,000-£45,000 Guide £55,000-£57,500 Guide £75,000-£95,000
Land at Downinney Lots 1, 2 & 3, Launceston
5.86 acres, 7.44 acres and 12.38 acres of land equidistant to Camelford and Launceston.
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SOLD £315,000 SOLD £105,000 Guide £145,000 Guide £90,000
Land & Buildings at Poulza 22 Dean Street, Liskeard (Lot 1), Jacobstow Three bedroom mid-terrace 11.96 acres and farm buildings. character property situated close to the town centre.
SOLD £75,000 SOLD £76,000 Guide £75,000 Guide £30,000
St, Teath Methodist Church, Truscotts Field, Launceston Bodmin 0.76 acres of level land in favoured Prominent centre village former tranquil village. Methodist Church. James Clack BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV Rural Chartered Surveyor
Lots sold 6/6 xeter auction Edemonstrates power of Kivells’ Sales 100% extensive auction Success marketing campaigns. Value £461,000 Sold
Lots 1, 2 & 3 Sold for £170,000 Lot 4 Sold for £41,000
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Vallen Cottage & Garages Sold for £250,000
ivells’ Exeter officemarketing campaign, with registering their interest, Kdemonstrated the power over two hundred and and over sixty pre-auction of the companies strong sixty potential purchasers offers being received. marketing campaigns as six lots sold prior to the An extremely busy period proposed October auction. for the experienced and dedicated team paid off as The properties in Christow all six properties sold for near Exeter included a three a total of £461,000, off an bedroom cottage, a garage overall guide of £377,500. with parking and four small parcels of pasture land of Another fantastic result around an acre, including for Kivells clients’ and for a private allotment and Kivells, who registered a agricultural buildings. 100% sales success rate achieving £83,500 over the Interest was huge in the guide price. build up to the auction, following the extensive 28th October
Lots sold 11/11
he October auction T Sales 100% concluded a Success phenomenal year of collective Value £2,902,500 auctions for the Sold company.
SOLD £500,000 Guide £150,000-£175,000
Hendrawether, Camelford
A smallholding in a pretty rural setting with two bedroom cottage, barn and small range of outbuildings in just over 18 acres.
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SOLD £770,000 Guide £500,000-£600,000
Milltown Farm, Lostwithiel
A four bedroom detached character residence offering approx. 2616ft² of living accommodation across two floors. Includes a range of detached stone built outbuildings.
SOLD £440,000 Guide £350,000-£375,000
Tredallett Farm, Duloe
Residential smallholding situated in a fantastic rural location close to the South Cornish coast. SOLD £70,000 SOLD £11,000 Guide £70,000 Guide £5,000-£10,000
The Old Barn, Callington Land off New Road, Liskeard
Detached three bedroom house 0.78 acres of woodland/amenity land within the heart of the town centre. within the town of Liskeard.
SOLD £180,000 Guide £150,000
Meadowside, Liskeard
A characterful three bedroom semi-detached property nestled within an idyllic spot within the parish of Trehunist.
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SOLD £257,000 Guide £150,000-£180,000
Appletrees, North Petherwin
Spacious and naturally light detached bungalow with mature and spacious front and rear gardens in a popular Cornish village location.
SOLD £87,000 Guide £50,000
18 Barn Street, Liskeard
A one bedroom apartment with a commercial premises below. A substantial and well-proportioned property. Sam Turner MNAEA Area Manager
ivells property Kauctions are the benchmark for excellence in the south west.
Kivells auction experts host the entire auction, from a friendly welcome and registration, through to our experienced in- house auctioneers, with auctions taking part at our state-of-the-art auction centre.
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Milltown Farm Sold for £770,000 off a guide price of £500,000-£600,000
ivells have been holding selling for £350,000 over its Kivells have their own in- Ksuccessful auctions for respective guide. house auctioneers, with all property types for over decades of experience , and a century across the south Kivells have the in-house access to state-of-the-art west and beyond. expertise to host every auction centres. single aspect of the auction, 2020 has seen the most from a warm welcome to All auctions are live successful year to date the signing of contracts. streamed, with over 10,000 following the introduction of live online auction views the new collective property in 2020, and reach is auctions a few years ago, maximised as bidders are which have become the able to bid online if not able envy of our competitors. to attend the evening.
Kivells extensive, bespoke Kivells have the expertise auction marketing plans to sell any property type, attract international from terraced town centre interest and millions of properties, bungalows online property views. and commercial premises, Hendrawether was in the to rural smallholdings, top one hundred viewed land and multi-million properties on Rightmove in pound commercial farms, 2020 ahead of its hugely for a multitude of client successful sale at auction, circumstances. 2021
Sam Turner MNAEA Area Manager
ivells look
Kahead to 2021. Kivells property auctions have gone from “ strength-to-strength, attracting international interest and record property views. With seven collective auctions scheduled for 2021, and online bidding available, we aim to surpass our clients expectations in the year ahead. “- Sam Turner MNAEA - Area Manager.
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ivells already have plans The introduction of property experts a call Kfully underway for what online bidding and online today. Whether you are is looking to be an exciting streaming, as well as the selling a home, commercial 2021. Seven collective benefit of being able to property or a multi-million auctions have already been host every last aspect of pound farm. Whether you scheduled with lots being the auction, ensured Kivells are selling via probate, accepted now. can continue to surpass the dispute or just to get the expectation of clients going very best price for your 2020 posed a number of forward. prized asset, you can be challenges for all businesses. sure your property is in the Kivells used their experience If you are thinking of selling very best hands in 2021 and and expertise to not only your property by auction, beyond. adapt but ensure the give your local, trusted strongest possible solution for the unprecedented events of the year. Kivells have a full schedule
Kivells used this time to for 2021, including seven strategically position the team to better service collective property the south west, including auctions. Think property opening the estate agency operation in the Cornish auctions, think Kivells. town of Wadebridge. 2021 auction dates
Wednesday Simon Alford Mark Bromell Director BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV FLAA 10th February Director
Wednesday 17th March
Wednesday David Kivell Thomas Rattray FRICS FAAV FLAA BSc (Hons) MRICS 5th May Director FAAV Director Wednesday 16th June
Wednesday
4th August Ian Caunter Jackie Chegwyn BSc (Hons) MRICS MNAEA FAAV FLAA Associate & Farms Coordinator Wednesday Land Agent 22nd September
Wednesday 10th November Denise Winfindale Sam Hockin MARLA FNAEA MNAEA Associate & Office Senior Sales Manager Negotiator
For further details, including times and venue, and information on how you can bid online, please visit Katie Wilbraham Sharron Ruby www.kivells.com Sales Negotiator Sales Progressor
41 Kivells 2020 Collective Property Auction Review Meet the Kivells team Bude 8 Belle Vue, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8JL [email protected] 01288 359999
Callington Mark Bunt Kevin Hicks 51 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, BSc MRICS FAAV BSc FRICS PL17 7AQ Director Director [email protected] 01579 384321
Exeter The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD [email protected] 01392 252262
Holsworthy Daniel Stokes Sam Turner 20 The Square, Holsworthy, Devon, MNAEA MNAEA EX22 6AN Area Manager Area Manager [email protected] 01288 359999
Holsworthy Market New Market Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7FA [email protected] 01409 253275
Launceston James Clack Megan Randle 2 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, BSc (Hons) MRICS Senior Sales PL15 8AD FAAV Rural Chartered Negotiator [email protected] Surveyor 01566 777777
Liskeard 7-8 Bay Tree Hill, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4BE [email protected] 01579 345543
Amanda Holt Claire Whiting Wadebridge MNAEA Sales Negotiator Senior Sales [email protected] Negotiator 01208 503111
Katrina Shadrick Beth Cribb Farms & Land Property Administrator Administrator Contact you local Kivells office today for your FREE, no obligation market appraisal and valuation. Our certified experts can advise you on the best method of sale for your property.
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