Property description

This is a large, airy and popular social complex set in attractive courtyards and grounds within the popular Kirkley district in South Lowestoft, close to the south seashore areas.

The property is purpose build single storey complex arranged around four independent clusters, all with kitchen dining areas, lounges and assisted bathrooms. The complex has 48 bedrooms all with WC ensuite, 12 of which additionally have showers.

The seperate social block has the benefit of a multipurpose hall, lounge, dining area with ancillery craft, chiropodist, hair medical and catering kitchen facilities.

Support services include delivery areas, sluice rooms, laundry facilities, WC's, staff rooms, locker areas, and heating plant room. There is a separate 1st floor staff social area with kitchen, shower, lounge accessed by an exclusive staircase.

The 1.05 hectares (2.60 acres) is mostly that and adjoins wood and parkland. There is parking for 14 vehicles at the front with a service area.

Visit www.suffolkcarehomes.co.uk to view the photo gallery, plans, reports etc.

Existing Planning
The property has a defined planning consent as a Care Home C2.The building is not listed or in a Conservation area.The site of 2.60 acres. Residential on the north border and parkland and recreation grounds on the south border.This site is within a residential area and falls within the town boundary.

Alternative Planning Use
Adaption or redevelopment would be possible for a similar care use or alternatively residential.Waveney District Council have agreed taht restrictive planning police DM15 will not be appropriate as teh facility is being replaced elsewhere.The irregular shaped site is roughly flat with some fall on the south western area, might yield 15 to 18 units per acre in this middle and lower residential priced area (39 - 46 units).


The vendor does not undertake to accept the highest or any offer submitted.


Notwithstanding that this site is being marketed for a range of alternative uses, the vendor would be interested to see any proposals that would provide respite and or permanent dementia care.

Property Features :

• Photo Gallery
• Asbestos Report
• Energy Performance Survey
• Schematic Plans
• Site / Location Plans