Freehold former care home with 24 en-suite rooms and communal facilities
Clare House is a substantial freehold former care home on the edge of Silverstone, offered with vacant possession and sold at online auction. The building provides 24 en-suite client rooms, communal lounges, dining and laundry facilities, lift access and two conservatory extensions, plus enclosed gardens and parking for approximately 12 cars. Its size and layout suit conversion to apartments, a new care use, or other residential development subject to planning (STPP).
The property mixes Victorian character (brick and stonework, conservatory) with mid-century flat-roof elements and will require external and internal refurbishment to bring rooms and services up to modern residential standards. There are existing specialist facilities (wash rooms, stair chair lifts, dining AC) and a lift serving multiple floors, which may reduce some conversion costs but also indicate specialist plumbing and layout constraints.
Important sale terms: this is an unconditional auction lot. Successful buyers pay a 5% deposit on the fall of the hammer plus a buyer’s premium (5% + VAT, minimum £5,000 + VAT), with contracts exchanged and completion usually required 28 days after auction. Interested parties should review the legal pack for special conditions, additional costs and any required searches before bidding.
For investors or developers seeking a rural-edge asset in a very affluent area, Clare House offers a clear footprint and garden/parking amenity. Budget for refurbishment, statutory consents and auction-related costs when assessing purchase viability.
