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Past Fief Auctions and Sales

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2024 - Commissioner George Mentz will consider offers for Foreshore, Beaches, and Seasted leases and or partial sales.

2023 News - Fief For Sale £100,000  - We have a seen FIEF potentially for sale at £100,000 from a major London Auction House in the last few weeks.  = An important Guernsey Fief, which will enable the purchaser to style himself Le Seigneur, or if a woman, La Dame. 

2023 News - Poingdestre Fief Sells for $68,000 Thousand US Dollars 2023 to Gentleman in Colorado USA   * https://channeleye.media/parslows-acts-for-new-seigneur-in-unique-legal-transaction-passed-before-royal-court/    * 500-year-old lordship goes under the hammer to raise thousands for charity | ITV News Channel 

Prior Sales of Fiefs Below
1) Fief Beauvoir   The Guernsey seignory of the Fief Beauvoir, dating from the ancient dukes of Normandy, sold for $51,000 in year 1990.  Aristocracy for sale - UPI Archives

2) Fief Carteret

Seigneur de Carteret An ancient Guernsey feudal title is to be sold at auction for about £30,000. Sunday, 23 November, 2003, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/guernsey/3229634.stm

3) Fief Sausmarez

https://www.forumauctions.co.uk/ www.forumauctions.co.uk › auction_no=2071

LOT:128 | Guernsey.- Amice Andros Seigneur of the Fief de ...

Forum Auctions, LOT:128 - Guernsey.- Amice Andros Seigneur of the Fief de Sausmarez relating to rents in St Peter's Port, Guernsey, D.s. &quot ...

 4) Fief Fauville

Ancient Guernsey feudal title sells for £23,000 - BBC News

Nov 28, 2014 - An ancient Guernsey feudal title has sold for £23,000 at auction. The Fief Fauville covers 263 vergees - equal to 106 acres or 431,000 sq m - in ...   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-guernsey-30249257 
https://www.ukauctioneers.com/ www.ukauctioneers.com › auction_catalogue › auction=28E9CE0B

Fief Fauville - UK Auctioneers | Auction Catalogues

Nov 27, 2014 - LIVE Bidding in Online Auctions for Antiques, Collectables and Fine Art. ... Fief Fauville - St Sampson, Guernsey, Channel Islands For sale by ...
https://www.bonhams.com/ www.bonhams.com › auctions › lot
 
5) Fief la Motte

The Fief de la Motte, Jersey - Bonhams

The Fief de la Motte consists of two branches, one in the parish of St Helier and ... The sale of the fief by Lord Carteret to Jean Dumaresq on 2nd February 1721 ...
https://www.invaluable.com/ www.invaluable.com › auction-lot › fief-de-massy-gros-an-opportunit...
 
6) Fief de Massy Gros

Fief de Massy Gros An opportunity to purchase an important G

Sep 13, 2018 - Buy online, view images and see past prices for Fief de Massy Gros An ... Please contact Martel Maides Auctions for details prior to bidding.
 
7) ) Fief Mauxmarquis

Lordships at bargain-basement prices - UPI Archives - UPI.com

Oct 25, 1987 - The going price for a 'Lordship of the Manor,' entitling you simply to list the title with your name on your credit card or checkbook, is $16,000. The Fief expected to bring in about 40,000 pounds, or $64,000, on Monday.
 
8)  Seignory and Fief of Canelly, Guernsey £35,000 by Strutt and Parker website at
http://www.struttandparker.co.uk/promotion/index.asp  in year 2002  Citation
 
9) Jersey Fief 2022 - Seigneur du Fief es Poingdestre  About?  $40,000 dollars US
 
10) 2020 - Fief St. John  Sold for about 50,000 Pounds - fief de Le Manoir de St Jean la Hougue Boëte - St John’s Manor sold after two years on the market - Jersey Evening Post  - Seigneur of St John. https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2020/02/18/st-johns-manor-sold-after-two-years-on-the-market/
 
https://www.heraldica.org/ www.heraldica.org › topics › france › noblesse

Nobility and Titles in France - Heraldica

Jun 18, 2008 - It is important to understand that a created title is nothing but a fief (that is, ... The legal maxim was "pas de seigneur sans terre, pas de terre sans ... Created titles could not be transferred with the sale of the land, unless ...
 
But the ordonnance of Blois of 1578 made it impossible for a commoner who purchased a titled fief ( fief de dignité ) to acquire the title; however, it implicitly allowed that a noble purchaser could acquire the title, although some jurists thought that the purchaser required the assent of the king.  A commoner owning a county could call himself "lord of the county of X", and collect feudal dues and domanial rights, but he was not "count of X".
 
 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/4493606/The-real-value-lies-in-the-history.html

 

The value of a fief in Guernsey with foreshore rights can become very expensive depending on several factors such as location, usage rights, foreshore rights, and its historical significance.

To estimate the value, some key factors to consider are:

  1. Market Value of Land in Guernsey: Prices can vary significantly based on proximity to developed areas, waterfront access, and land quality. Typically, land in coastal regions can command a premium due to its use potential, including development, recreation, and fishing rights.

  2. Foreshore Rights: Foreshore rights can enhance land value significantly, as they often include the right to exploit resources like fishing, aquaculture, or tourism-related activities, or even construction on the foreshore in some cases. The value of such rights would depend on the specific usage restrictions or permissions granted by Guernsey’s government.

  3. Comparable Sales: Examining recent sales of similar-sized parcels with foreshore rights would provide more context. Land value in Guernsey can range from approximately £4,000 to £10,000 per acre for non-prime land, but waterfront or foreshore rights can significantly increase this.

  4. Economic and Legal Factors: Depending on the legal framework of Guernsey, foreshore rights could involve certain restrictions, including conservation laws, which could affect development potential and thus the land's value.

Given this, a rough estimate for the value of 2,000 acres of seasted with foreshore rights could range from several million pounds, possibly exceeding £10 million, but would need further assessment based on specific local market conditions, potential usage, and legal considerations.

If a fief in Guernsey includes territorial waters, marina rights, and rights to sand and beach, the value would increase significantly, as these rights provide several lucrative opportunities. Here's a breakdown of how each of these factors might affect the value:

1. Territorial Waters:

  • Value Considerations: Ownership or rights to territorial waters can be highly valuable. These waters could offer opportunities for marine-based activities like fishing, aquaculture, and possibly commercial developments such as tourism, recreational boating, or renewable energy installations (e.g., wind farms).

  • Market Impact: If the waters are considered "exclusive" or have restricted access, the value of these rights could be considerably high, especially for marine or industrial developments.

2. Marina Rights:

  • Value Considerations: Marina rights are especially valuable in coastal regions with high traffic or tourism, as marinas generate income through boat mooring, repairs, tourism, and local services. These rights can also provide space for marina development, including retail spaces, hotels, or leisure facilities, creating significant potential for long-term revenue generation.

  • Market Impact: If the fief can develop a marina or lease out space for yachts, it could increase the value of the land by tens of millions, especially if it's located near a popular tourist destination or boating hub.

3. Rights to Sand and Beach:

  • Value Considerations: Rights to sand and beach areas can be profitable in several ways. Sand extraction, depending on legal and environmental considerations, could generate revenue. Moreover, beachfront areas are often in high demand for tourism, luxury developments, or recreational businesses such as resorts and events.

  • Market Impact: If the beach is prime for development (e.g., luxury resorts or beachfront properties), this can significantly increase the land's overall value. Similarly, if the sand can be used commercially (e.g., for construction), it provides an additional revenue stream.

Estimating the Value:

The overall value of the fief would depend on:

  • Proximity to popular areas or access to tourist hubs (such as beaches or marinas in high-demand locations).

  • Commercial potential for development (hotels, resorts, marina facilities, beachfront properties).

  • Market for marine industries, including fishing, aquaculture, or recreation.

For instance, prime coastal properties in Guernsey, especially those with territorial waters and marina rights, could command higher values, easily reaching £20-50 million, or even more, depending on the development potential and the specific rights attached to the land.

To provide an accurate estimate, you would need to compare the specific rights associated with the fief to recent sales of similar properties in Guernsey. Would you like assistance finding comparable sales or market trends in Guernsey for properties with similar rights?

 

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