Past Fief Auctions and Sales
See Map of Guernsey Fiefs Guernsey Fiefs
(arcgis.com)
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
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.
" ...
4) Fief Fauville
Ancient Guernsey feudal title sells for £23,000 - BBC News
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 ...
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 ...
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.
9) Jersey Fief 2022 -
Seigneur du Fief es Poingdestre About? $40,000 dollars US
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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).
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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Proximity to popular areas or access to
tourist hubs (such as beaches or marinas in high-demand
locations).
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Commercial potential for development
(hotels, resorts, marina facilities, beachfront properties).
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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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