14 bedroom detached house for sale

Introduction

We are pleased to offer for sale this good quality Care Home, which has spacious Owners accommodation on the top floor (built in the roof space). It has been in our Clients’ hands since September 2006 and is now being offered for sale due to other business interests.

Location

The Home is situated in a small rural setting overlooking the local countryside making this a popular tourist area. It is also close to all public transport and local shops etc and is easily accessible from the main A49 road serving Ludlow to the south and Shrewsbury to the north.

Description

An attractive and spacious 3 storey detached property, which stands in its own private grounds benefitting from ample car parking to the front plus a lawn area to the side

Facilities

Passenger and chairlifts, oil central heating, electric heaters with radiator covers, television connections in bedrooms, telephone points in some bedrooms. Nurse call system, which is also connected to the private accommodation, plus compulsory tire precautions and external escapes routes etc.

Business

The Home was originally established over 20 years ago and caters for both permanent and short stay Clients. It has a good local reputation and would best suit a qualified individual looking to run their own business.

Accommodation

Residents’ accommodation is over ground and first floors comprising of a lounge, dining room, kitchen, pantry area and a bathroom. The first floor has an additional bathroom and a shower room, with the Owners accommodation on the top floor (the roof space) consisting of a living area, kitchen, office and 3 bedrooms.

There is also an outbuilding providing the laundry facilities plus a cold ‘food store’ area.

Ground floor accommodation

Entrance Porch

Hallway

Lounge

Dining Room

Kitchen

Pantry

Toilet

Bedrooms 3 Single

1 Twins

Outbuilding

Laundry Room

Food Store Area

First floor accommodation

Landing

Bathroom with hoist

Shower Room

2 Toilets

Bedrooms 8 Single.

1 Twin.

Second floor - Owners private accommodation

Landing

Living Room

Kitchen

Office

3 Bedrooms

Outside

There is a lawn area to the front adjacent to the car parking area, with a further lawn and patio garden, with shrubs and flowers surrounding the property. The garage has been converted to a laundry and food storage area.

Income

We are advised that fees range from £290 (Social Services) to £500 (private) per week producing a weekly income of £4, 518, from 10 permanent and 2 respite Residents, of which 6 are privately funded. (Correct as at November 2010).

Staffing

The Home is run by a Management team along with the usual support of Care Staff many qualified at nvq level 2 or above. The current weekly wage bill, as taken from a recent 3 month average, is in the region of £1, 650 gross (Correct as at November 2010).

Leasing

Our Client advises us that there are no items of equipment on lease. (Correct as at November 2010).

Important note

In accordance with the Property Misdescription Act it is important to point out that we have not verified any measurements quoted relating to the property or land. Also, we have not tested the facilities and equipment mentioned in these details, nor are we able to comment on the condition of the property, fixtures and furnishings etc. Therefore, potential purchasers should ask their solicitor/surveyor to make the necessary enquiries and not rely solely on the information provided.

Price

£595, 000 freehold to include the goodwill, fixtures, fittings, and furnishings relating to the business, as scheduled in the inventory to be prepared by the Owner (excluding the personal effects of the Owner, Residents and Staff) subject to contract.

Viewing

This business is for sale confidentially and viewing is to be arranged strictly by appointment only. Please ensure that you are discreet at all times as Residents and Staff will not be aware that the business is being offered for sale.

Do not discuss the business until you are in a private situation and please speak only to the vendor.

Negotiations

No approaches, negotiations, or offers, should be made directly to the Vendor under any circumstances, but should be conducted through Elliott Davis Properties at all times.

Registration

No approach should be made to the Registering Authority without the prior consent of the Vendor.

Independent advice on finance can be arranged, without obligation.