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Established Exeter Care Home With Development Potential For Sale

Exeter, Devon, UK
Asking Price:
£850,000
Turnover:
On request
Net Profit:
On request

Established freehold Exeter care home registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to nine residents, offering approximately 4,500 sq ft of accommodation, substantial owner’s quarters, a separate two-storey annexe, extensive parking and significant alternative-use potential subject to planning.

Dennyshill has operated successfully as a family-run care home for several decades and provides seven care bedrooms, generous communal accommodation, a large dining kitchen and extensive outside space. The property has maintained a strong CQC record, reflecting its established care credentials. A state-of-the-art security system and separate call-bell system are installed.

The property underwent an extensive refurbishment programme in 2021, including upgrades to the interiors, exterior, services and finishes, and is presented in excellent decorative and structural condition. Separate and beautifully presented owner’s accommodation extends over two floors and includes four bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities, a domestic kitchen, living room, conservatory/dining room and private outside space. A detached two-storey annexe provides additional flexible accommodation.

The substantial approximately 4,500 sq ft property occupies a private freehold plot close to Exeter city centre, with attractive gardens, care-home decking, a private walled terrace, underground storage/basement space and parking for more than 13 vehicles across the main and private driveways.

The current owners are retiring. In addition to continued care-home operation, the property is identified as having potential for supported living, student accommodation, medical or dental practices, professional consulting, offices, HMO use, residential apartments or co-living, subdivision into luxury apartments, a substantial private residence or multi-generational home-and-income use, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Vacant possession can be provided if required.

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Lease Terms:

Vacant possession can be provided if required.

Living Accommodation:

Separate and beautifully presented owner’s accommodation arranged over two floors, with its own external entrance and internal access to the care home. Fully refurbished in 2021, it comprises a modern domestic kitchen, large living room, conservatory/dining room, four bedrooms with en-suite facilities, loft space and private walled terrace/patio.

Location:

Dennyshill occupies a peaceful residential cul-de-sac position on Glenthorne Road, close to Exeter city centre. The setting benefits from minimal traffic, with pedestrian-only access beyond the crescent, while remaining within walking distance of city amenities.

Nearby facilities include shops, pubs and cafés, the University of Exeter's Streatham Campus and Exeter St David's railway station, which provides direct services to London Paddington and Bristol.

Road connections are available via the A377, A30 and M5, providing convenient access across Exeter and the wider South West.

Premises Details:

Substantial and exceptionally versatile freehold property, extensively refurbished in 2021 and presented in excellent condition. The premises provide seven care bedrooms, generous communal accommodation, a substantial commercial kitchen, separate four-bedroom owner’s accommodation, a detached two-storey annexe, extensive gardens and outside areas, plus parking for 13+ vehicles across two driveways.

The care-home accommodation includes seven bedrooms, a spacious sitting room, main bathroom, separate WC, storage room, office and a large fitted kitchen with integrated oven, sink, non-slip flooring and French doors opening onto rear decking.

The premises are extensively equipped with a state-of-the-art security system and separate call-bell system.

Separate owner’s accommodation has both independent external access and an internal connection to the care home. Arranged over two floors and fully refurbished in 2021, it includes an entrance hall with separate WC, modern domestic kitchen, large living room, conservatory/dining room and four bedrooms with en-suite facilities. There is also loft space and a private L-shaped walled terrace and patio.

A detached two-storey annexe is positioned to the rear of the main driveway. The ground floor provides an open-plan living area with kitchen and a wet room with shower, WC and wash hand basin. The first floor provides a double room with Velux window.

Outside are an attractive front lawn, two-level composite decking serving the care home, a private terrace and patio serving the owner’s accommodation and an underground storage/basement area. The main driveway provides parking for 10+ vehicles, with a separate private driveway accommodating a further 3+ vehicles.

Size in square feet:
Approximately 4,500 sq ft (418 sq m), arranged over several levels and providing the main care-home accommodation, substantial private owner’s accommodation and flexible ancillary space.
Planning Consent:

The property is identified as having potential for residential apartments or co-living, continued or alternative care provision, medical or dental practices, professional consulting, supported living, student accommodation, HMO use, office use, multi-generational accommodation or substantial private residential use, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

The property offers broad scope for alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions, including continued or alternative care provision, supported living, student accommodation, residential apartments or co-living, medical or dental practices, professional consulting, HMO investment, office use, multi-generational accommodation, home-and-income use or conversion to a substantial private residence.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement.

Trading hours:

Established family-run residential care home registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents.

Employees:
Family-run
Years established:
Several decades.