New Devon Venue for Property Auctions

Posted by Greenslade Taylor Hunt on 7th January 2026 -

Shilstone, Ivybridge, is the latest place to be added to the growing roster of venues that auctioneers Greenslade Taylor Hunt use for their successful property and land sales.

The firm, which has offices in Devon, Somerset and Dorset, already runs regular sales in Somerset, but this is its first foray into South Devon.

James Wotton, GTH Partner, said: “We are delighted to be hosting our first collective property auction in such a prestigious venue as Shilstone, where we as a firm have the pleasure of assisting with their agricultural property management.

There is an absence of traditional live auctions being offered in the district and we hope that the addition of our auctions team will be well received.”

Shilstone has been chosen because of its beautiful location in the South Hams countryside. The owners have spent two decades restoring the house and developing the site into the events venue it is today. 

The first sale at the venue will take place on Wednesday, February 25, from 2pm.

Buyers can bid in person or via livestream online.

Traditional in-room auctions have always been an extremely popular way to sell and buy property and land. However, it’s no longer just the preserve of homes in desperate need of repair, it’s fast become a typical way to sell any type of home or property. 

Greenslade Taylor Hunt regularly see a range of farms, land, equestrian property, listed buildings, as well as more typical barn conversion opportunities and building plots, come up for auction.

Auctions provide a fast route to achieving a sale for those looking to sell swiftly.

The uncertainty of the process is taken out. Sellers agree in advance an undisclosed reserve price, which will be the minimum price the property will sell for. The gavel falls when the highest bid is reached and contracts are then legally exchanged and completion is set.

If you are considering selling via auction or would like more information on the process, please contact James Wotton on 01752 393737 or email [email protected]