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SavillS HealtHcare33 Margaret Streetlondon W1G 0JD
+44 (0) 20 7409 5963
savills.co.uk
For Sale FreeHolD
Vacant Mental HealtH HoSpitalrowan House, Buxton, Norwich Nr10 5rH
Key Highlights• Former low-mid secure mental health
hospital (use class c2a)
• Purpose built between 2000 - 2001
• Separate accommodation, reception, occupational therapy and administration buildings
• available with vacant possession
• Suitable for continued or alternative uses (StPP)
• Site area of 7.76 ha/19.16 acres
• Freehold offers invited
• Gia 79,460 sq ft (7,382sq m)
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Rowan HouseBuxtonNorwich
NR10 5RH
For indicative purposes only
SavillS HealtHcare33 Margaret Streetlondon W1G 0JD
+44 (0) 20 7409 5963
savills.co.uk
overviewrowan House comprises a purpose built low – medium secure mental health hospital built between 2000 and 2001, which was closed in 2017. it was previously operated by the Huntercombe Group.
the property is being sold with vacant possession.
locationrowan House is located approximately 10.5 miles north of Norwich city centre and to the west off Buxton, a small village in Norfolk. the property is accessed of Buxton road which joins the a140/cromer road to the west providing access to Norwich to the south and aylsham to the north. there is a resident population of c. 80,000 people within a 20 minute drive time catchment.
the property occupies a rural position and is bounded by agricultural land to the north, south, east and west. there are also a small number of residential dwellings on the adjacent land to the east of the property. the closest railway station is in Norwich which provides direct services to cambridge, ipswich and london.
the propertythe property comprises the following:
Reception Building
the two storey reception building is of timber frame construction with brick elevations and timber cladding to part, although the front of the entrance section is glass. the building sits under a pitched pantile covered roof. internally there is a reception area, offices and Wc’s on the ground floor, and multipurpose rooms, office, kitchenette and Wc’s on the first floor.
the building provides controlled access to the residential areas which are bound by 5m high fencing.
Administration Building
the administration building is arranged over part one and two storeys. it comprises a number of offices, meeting rooms, smoking room and staff Wc’s. there is also a kitchen and staff dining room.
Residential Buildings
there are 4 x residential buildings. three are single storey and one is two storey. the accommodation has been split into 10 wings and comprises 92 single bedrooms, some of which were updated more recently and provide en-suite facilities.
the single storey blocks are each formed in an ‘l’ shape and each wing comprises 6-8 bedrooms, dining room, residents kitchen, seclusion room, lounges, bathroom, and shower room. the wings are joined by a communal lounge on the corner which have double height ceilings and adjoining multi-purpose rooms.
the two storey residential building has been separated into four wings, each comprising 9 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, resident’s kitchen, utility room, seclusion room, Wc, and shower room. Five of the bedrooms in the two storey building have been updated and provide en-suite wet rooms. the wings are connected by a central lounge on the ground floor and a walkway on the first floor although each is separated by a door to be semi self contained.
SavillS HealtHcare33 Margaret Streetlondon W1G 0JD
+44 (0) 20 7409 5963
savills.co.uk
internally the bedrooms have carpet floor, painted plaster walls and the ceilings have an artex finish. a number of doors are anti barricade with secondary override locks, and the majority of the fittings are anti ligature. the communal areas have a mix of carpet and laminate floors, painted plaster walls and the ceilings also have an artex finish.
Occupational Therapy Building
a single storey building which adjoins one of the residential blocks. Facilities comprise multiple classrooms, games rooms and music rooms. there is also a gym, and a sports hall, with double height ceiling.
Maintenance Building, Workshop and Grounds
the maintenance building is arranged over two storeys and comprises staff kitchen, reception, offices and a meeting room on the ground floor, as well as a workshop and materials store. the first floor comprises four staff bedrooms with en-suite showers and a bathroom.
externally there are two football pitches and residents gardens. there is also a large car park at the front of the site.
the property has a total site area in the order of 7.76 ha/19.16 acres.
the buildings have a Gia of 79,460 sq. ft. (7,381.84 sq. m.). Digitized floor plans and a fuller gallery of photographs will be available in the data room
the opportunitythe property is offered with vacant Possession.
the property is suitable for continued use as a low-medium secure mental health hospital.
the site may also suit redevelopment for other forms of care, retirement or residential, subject to the necessary consents.
epcsthere is a separate ePc for each building which are
provided in the data room. the buildings have arating of B (43) – c (52).
tenurethe property is held freehold.
the sewage treatment plant is held by a separate company albeit the vendor has a controlling interest. there is also an electricity substation on a lease situated to the south of the buildings.
ServicesWe understand that mains water and electrical services are connected to the site. Gas is provided by eight above ground lPG storage tanks at the front of the sites towards the entrance. there is also an on-site sewage treatment works although this is not held within the freehold title.
ViewingSpecific viewing days will be held, allowing interested parties to access the properties and shall be arranged via the sole agents Savills.
No approach is to be made directly to the facility, cQc or local authorities.
VatNot applicable.
Further informationFurther information is available at sites.savills.com/projectbrush
contactcolin rees Smith+44 (0) 207 409 [email protected]
craig Woollam+44 (0) 207 409 [email protected]
iMportant notice
Maps are reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Ltd, published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.
Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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