Bidding war over Guildford bungalow needing modernisation
A bungalow in need of modernisation with a garage and gardens in Guildford went under the auctioneer’s gavel this week after a bidding war.
Three-bedroom 22 Fairlands Road in Fairlands was among 187 lots listed across southern England in the latest auction held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Auctioneers.
More than 180 bids were received from 18 separate bidders before the gavel finally came down at £396,000 at the firm’s auction which ended on Thursday 26 March.
Senior Auction Appraiser and Auctioneer Richard Payne said: “This one really took off with an auction bidding war over this semi-detached bungalow in a sought-after residential location, but now in need of modernisation
“We had considered that it would make an excellent home for an owner-occupier or could be let to generate a good income once works have been carried out – and our bidders agreed, driving the price to more than £200,000 over the lower freehold guide price.”
The property has a detached garage and gardens to front and rear. It is fully double glazed with a gas heating system via radiators.
There are comprehensive local shopping facilities, amenities and Guildford town centre all within easy reach. There are excellent road links to London, Gatwick and all surrounding areas via the A3 and M25.
Also in Guildford, a spacious double garage and driveway to the rear of 90 Worplesdon Road, close to town centre, attracted competitive bidding before being sold for £58,950.
The garage had 20 bids with the sale price exceeding the freehold guide.
Richard said: “This rare opportunity to acquire a single storey double length garage and driveway situated in the heart of Guildford, just off the A3, was too good to miss.
“With parking spaces very much at a premium in many town centres, we considered that this garage could either be utilised or let.
“Garages invariably do well at Clive Emson auctions and it could be time to come to market if you have a similar property.”
The rectangular garage is of brick construction with a flat roof and an up and over door, rear access and driveway to the front providing parking.
There are excellent road links to Leatherhead, Farnham and all surrounding areas via the nearby A3/A31.
Clive Emson Auctioneers holds auctions eight times a year offering specialist advice for auction purposes with offices in Essex, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the West Country, selling with skill, speed and efficiency.
Bidding for the next auction, the third one of 2026, goes live on Tuesday 5 May and concludes from 11am on Thursday 7 March. Entries close on 13 April and the catalogue will be available from 16 April.
See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk/ for more details.