9 bed detached house for sale

Darwin Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire SO15

** Substantial Care Home ** Large Detached Dwelling ** Nine Bedrooms ** Top Floor One Bedroom Flat ** Driveway Parking ** Rear Garden **

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a longstanding, established care home located in the highly sought-after Shirley district of Southampton. Occupying a prominent corner position, this substantial detached property offers generous and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors.

The main care home is arranged over two floors and comprises: Nine spacious double bedrooms, benefiting from vanity areas and shared bathroom facilities. Residents are served by a large open-plan communal living area, further enhanced by an additional conservatory that provides a bright and social space. There is dedicated staff quarters which includes office space, storage rooms, toilet facilities, and a generously sized kitchen.

The property can be is being sold fully equipped with furniture, presenting an excellent ready-to-operate business opportunity. Alternatively, the building lends itself to a variety of potential uses, subject to any necessary consents, including redevelopment, charitable use, or conversion into a bed and breakfast, guest house or house for multiple occupation.

The top floor hosts a self-contained one-bedroom apartment, ideal for owner or manager accommodation. This includes an office area, open-plan living space with kitchen, a shower room, and a well-proportioned double bedroom.

Additional benefits include a lift providing access to the first floor, ample off-road parking, and an attractive south-facing rear garden. This is a unique and versatile property offering significant potential in a popular and well-connected location.