Vacant Care Homes For Sale Across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset
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Our commercial team handles the sale of vacant care homes across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, appealing to buyers interested in reopening a property as a care facility, conversion, or redevelopment.
We advise on a property’s planning use class, typically C2 residential institutions in England, and what this means for change of use or redevelopment, alongside a full appraisal of the building and site.
Larger vacant care home sites, particularly those with development potential, are also suited to sale by auction, run in partnership with BTG Eddisons, the UK’s second largest property auction house.
If you are selling a care home that is still trading as a business, please contact our business transfer team, who can advise on a confidential sale as a going concern.
To discuss buying or selling a vacant care home, contact your local office and we’ll make sure the right specialist deals with your enquiry
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Property Features
- Business Types: Auctions, Flat, Healthcare Facility, Maisonette Flats / Apartments, Residential Home
- Our Ref: CD-90333
- To be Sold by Public Auction 28/10/26
- Substantial former care home with significant development potential (STP)
- Three floors totalling approximately 1,849 sq m / 19,900 sq ft of accommodation
- 46 bedrooms across ground and first floors, many with en-suite facilities
- 5-person passenger lift serving all floors; L1 fire detection system throughout
- Set within its own grounds with tiered rear garden and parking to front and rear
- Suitable for a range of alternative uses including residential conversion, HMO, hotel/hospitality or supported living (STP)
- Could be reinstated as a care home – all core infrastructure and fixtures remain in situ
Common questions
Are the care homes on this page vacant or trading businesses?
This page covers vacant care home properties only. If you are selling a care home that is still trading, please contact our business transfer team, who handle sales as a going concern separately.
What is the planning use class for a care home?
In England, care homes typically fall under Use Class C2, residential institutions. Buyers looking to convert a vacant care home to a different use, such as residential housing, will usually need to apply for planning permission for a change of use.
Can a closed care home be reopened as a care business?
This depends on the condition of the building and CQC registration status, which may have lapsed if the home has been closed for some time. We advise buyers to make their own enquiries with the CQC before committing to a purchase.
Are vacant care homes suitable for redevelopment?
Many vacant care home sites attract interest from developers, particularly where the site has scope for residential conversion or new build, subject to planning permission. Our team can advise on a property’s development potential.
Which areas do you cover for vacant care home sales?
We cover Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, handling vacant care home properties throughout the region.
How do I sell my vacant care home through Charles Darrow?
Contact your local office for a confidential valuation. We will advise on the right method of sale, whether by private treaty or auction, and market it to the appropriate buyer audience.