Press Releases
DFE Commercial Sells Queen Anne Lodge, Southsea, Hampshire
Southampton based specialist sales agents DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the sale of Queen Anne Lodge, Southsea, Hampshire.
The business is situated in an excellent location near to all amenities within Southsea, Hampshire and close to the common and promenade. The property dates back to the Victorian era and comprises of three substantial dwellings with accommodation over four floors, constructed in brick and part rendered under a pitched tiled roof, with numerous architectural features. The current registration being 40 service users, 16 single rooms and 12 doubles. The home has the benefit of a passenger lift.
R Cardy of DFE Commercial commented “We were delighted to have had the opportunity to bring this property to the market for and on behalf of the vendors and have achieved a full market valuation in complete confidence. We have worked tirelessly on this transaction which had become somewhat protracted over a 16 month period and despite the general economic trading conditions, we have secured another successful sale in our capacity as sole selling agents. We take the opportunity to wish the new owners every success with their new acquisition”.
DFE Commercial sell closed nursing home:
Newhaven Nursing Home, West Sussex
DFE Commercial specialist sales agents, Southampton are pleased to announce the sale of Newhaven Nursing Home (Closed).
The property is situated a few miles from the town centre of Worthing, West Sussex and occupies a large corner plot which offers the potential for further development.
R Cardy of DFE commented: “We were delighted to act as sole agents for the vendors in the sale of Newhaven Nursing Home and have delivered on our promise to introduce a high quality purchaser quickly and efficiently ensuring minimum disruption to all parties. The new owners are a specialist London based group who operate in the learning disability market.
DFE Commercial Sells Shangri-La Residential Care Home, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire
Southampton based specialist sales agents DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the sale of Shangri-La Residential Care Home, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire.
The property, a two-storey detached former dwelling house, was acquired by the vendors in 2007. A significant single-storey extension had previously been added to the rear increasing the registration to its current level of 20. Full planning consent has now been acquired to add a further 6 single en-suite rooms to the home.
R Cardy of DFE Commercial commented “We were delighted to receive instructions from the vendors to sell this Home on their behalf and we have met all their expectations, achieving the full market value in complete confidence via our exclusive purchase register.
If you are seriously considering the sale of your care home within the foreseeable future, please contact DFE Commercial for further information on 023 8022 5303 or info@dfe.co.uk
DFE Commercial sell Evergreens Residential Care Home, Talbot Woods,
Bournemouth.
DFE Commercial are delighted
to announce the recent sale of Evergreens Residential Care Home, Talbot Woods,
Bournemouth to a local Care Home operator. Evergreens is a substantial detached property which occupies
a large corner plot. The original
building we understand was constructed circa 1903. The accommodation provides 22 single en-suite rooms with
additional planning consent for an additional 3 single en-suite rooms. The property is set in landscaped
grounds, much of which is laid to lawn with a water feature and seating
area.
R Cardy commented: We are
delighted to have brought the property successfully to the market as selling
agents and we wish the new owners every success with their business
venture. The home was sold in
complete confidence.
DFE Commercial sell Glencairn Residential Care Home, Dorchester
DFE Commercial are delighted
to announce the recent sale of Glencairn Residential Care Home, Dorchester,
Dorset. The property is a
substantial building constructed around 1895, set back on an artery road through
the town of Dorchester opposite Victorian parkland. The building is set behind a low rise brick walls with
wrought iron gates and mature landscaping. Client accommodation is over ground, first and second floor
with the benefit of a passenger lift.
The current room configuration of 15 singles and 2 twins should be
improved further by the new owners as there is a scheme submitted to increase
the configuration to 21 singles and 2 twins, all new rooms being single en-suite.
R Cardy commented: We take
the opportunity to wish the new owners every success with their business
venture. The home was sold in
complete confidence, DFE Commercial being the sole selling agents.
DFE Commercial finance the purchase of Palissy House, Newport, Isle of Wight
DFE Commercial are delighted to announce they have recently arranged an excellent funding package to assist in the purchase of Palissy House on the Isle of Wight.
While the home has been long established, our clients purchased the care facility closed having identified its potential (offering a registration of 24 places). The property is a substantial building sat in a little under half an acre and just five minutes drive to Newport. The new owners have an existing care facility on the Isle of Wight and this will be an excellent addition to their care provision.
R Cardy commented: We are delighted to have been involved in the arranging of a re-finance package for both the existing care facility and to assist in the acquisition of Palissy House which is a tremendous opportunity to develop an excellent care facility on the Isle of Wight.
Sale of Lodge, Southsea, Hampshire
DFE Commercial are delighted
to announce the sale of a closed care facility (Lodge) in Southsea Hampshire
which is scheduled to open as Alton Manor on the 28th August 2009.
The property comprises of
three large Victorian semi-detached houses with various extensions to the
rear. The property is of
traditional construction with brick elevations under a pitched tiled roof with
some interesting architectural features.
The home has been registered to accommodate 34 with 26 singles and 4
twin rooms all of which have en-suite facilities. The new owners are Alton Care Group who already have a care
facility in the area located on Hayling Island and this will add an excellent
dimension to their existing care provision.
R Cardy commented: - We are
delighted to have been given the opportunity as sole agents to bring this care
facility to the market and to have successfully completed the sale on behalf of
the vendors.
DFE Commercial acquire Closed
Maternity Home in Fareham, Hampshire
Blackbrook
House Maternity Home (closed/NHS) is a substantial Grade II listed building
which dates back to the early 19th Century and architecturally is
both imposing and boasts many attractive architectural features. Set in 2.74 acres with access via
private drive will provide care accommodation over three floors. The conversion of this building will
commence at the end of this year with a projected opening date circa December
2010.
R
Cardy of DFE Commercial
commented: We were delighted to
act as the sole acquisition advisors to Mr Press of The Avenue Care Home being
involved in the project from the outset with a sealed bid process and having successfully
secured the property we have arranged the commercial finance package which has
secured the unit and will provide the necessary conversion funding to create a
first class residential care home of 28 bed registration providing luxurious care
facilities in Fareham, Hampshire to the latest specification but set in a
beautiful period property.
The
new owner Mr S Press has two existing units, The Avenue Care Home in Hampshire
and Dauntsey House in Wiltshire.
Blackbrook House will add a wonderful dimension to the existing
portfolio.
DFE Commercial sell Cornelia Gardens Nursing Home, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex
DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the recent sale of Cornelia Gardens Nursing Home, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex.
The property dates back to circa 1913 and is a substantial detached property with spectacular views over the Solent, set in grounds of 1.2 acres. The original property being a large detached converted building over two storeys with various extensions with an overall registration of 35 and planning permission in situ to increase this still further by way of 5 single en-suite rooms. The original business was established in 1981 and DFE Commercial sold the property in 2005 to the outgoing owners.
R Cardy commented: "The new owners are based in Chichester and are delighted with their recent acquisition. We are pleased to have assisted all parties in the successful conclusion of this transaction. We wish the new owners every success with their new business venture".
DFE Commercial sell Cornelia Grange Residential Care Home, Worthing, West Sussex
DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the successful sale of Cornelia Grange Residential Care Home, Worthing, West Sussex. The property is located opposite the main entrance to Worthing Hospital and occupies a substantial plot. The original properties were three pairs of semi detached buildings now interlinked on all floors to provide a substantial care facility. The current registration is 58 however there is planning consent to increase this to a maximum of 64. Realistically the registration will remain at 58 improving the single room ratio. There is off road parking for 14 cars and the home benefits from an eight person passenger lift.
R Cardy commented: “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to bring this property in West Sussex to the market and we have worked tirelessly for and on behalf of the owners to successfully conclude this transaction in what can only be described as extremely difficult financial conditions. The new owners are existing care home operators and will add this acquisition to their existing business portfolio. We wish them every success with their new business venture.
DFE Commercial sell Haven Rose Residential Care Home Southampton
DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the successful sale of Haven Rose Rest Home in Shirley, Southampton.
The property is located in a residential area known as Shirley, a suburb of Southampton. The home is a semi-detached late Victorian property with service user accommodation over ground and first floor with owner accommodation in the roof void. The home is registered for 16 with a registration covering old age and clients with dementia and mental disorders. The business has been in the same ownership since 1990 and the owners have now decided to take early retirement.
R Cardy commented: "We are delighted to have had the opportunity to bring this property in Southampton to the market and we have worked tirelessly for and on behalf of the owners to successfully conclude this transaction in what can only be described as extremely difficult financial conditions. The new owners have care experience but not as existing operators and are based outside the area in the county of Surrey. We of course wish them every success with their new business venture".
Camelot Nursing & Residential Care Home, Wiltshire
DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the successful sale of Camelot Nursing & Residential Care Home in Amesbury, Wiltshire.
Camelot is a substantial care facility and commands a prominent corner position in the town centre at the intersection of Countess Road and the High Street, close to all local amenities. The principle building is 18th Century Grade II listed and is set over two floors with a basement with traditional brick construction under a pitched tiled roof. In more recent years there has been a substantial development at the site with an "L" shaped purpose built care unit which incorporates an original cottage and is set around an impressive courtyard setting which is landscaped to a very high standard. On site parking is provided through attractive wrought iron gates and can accommodate 16 cars. The current accommodation comprises 49 singles and 4 twins of which 41 are en-suite. This will be enhanced further subject to the current submitted planning application to add a further 40 single en-suite rooms, additional day space, a further pasenger lift and 2 staff accommodation units this will increase the net registration to 90 and will improve the single/double ratio.
R Cardy commented: It was a great opportunity for us based in Southampton to sell Camelot Nursing Home for the second time. DFE Commercial successfully sold Camelot for the previous owners in July 2006 and while this transaction has taken somewhat of a longer period of time to secure, it is nonetheless satisfying.
Vendor comments: When choosing a sales agent it is imperative that they are as enthusiastic about the process as you and this is a clear description of DFE Commercial who have worked tirelessly with this transaction through what can only be described as a very difficult market. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to any care provider considering the sale of their business.
Bridge House, Wickham
DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the sale of Bridge House, Wickham, Hampshire.
The property is a substantial detached Grade II listed building which has the benefit of B1a office use. Until recently the property has been the head quarters of a local care group and has been acquired by the Learning Disability Specialist Group, Dolphin Homes Limited, again to be used as their administration centre.
R Cardy commented: “We were delighted to bring this attractive property to the market and achieve a sale extremely quickly and in complete confidence. The property will work well for Dolphin Homes who have a substantial presence in the County of Hampshire.
Southwood Lodge Care Home, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset.
DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the sale of Southwood Lodge Care Home, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset.
The property is located in a quiet residential area of Southbourne, Bournemouth within easy reach of local facilities and just a short distance from the seafront. The home comprises of 3 buildings interlinked and converted originally to provide hotel accommodation and subsequently converted to that of a residential care home in its current configuration. The accommodation is situated over 3 floors with a converted roof void, the most interesting architectural feature being that of a Mansard roof as its principal visual key. The business has been in the same ownership since 1995 and maintains a current registration of 32 single en-suite rooms.
R Cardy commented: "We were delighted to bring this property in Bournemouth to the market for and on behalf of the owners who have operated the care facility for many years. The new owners are experienced local care home operators and we are therefore confident they will continue to provide the highest standards available and are delighted to add this care facility to their existing portfolio."
DFE Commercial Sell Care Home Twice In Six Years
DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the sale of Cornelia Haven, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight having sold the home for the previous owners some 6 years prior.
We were delighted to have the opportunity to re-sell what is now Cornelia Haven, having sold it for the previous owners.
The property itself is two large detached dwellings inter-connected by way of a later additional link. The property is Victorian with standard traditional construction of brick under a pitched tiled roof set in grounds of approximately ¼ of an acre. The home's registration is currently 28 accommodating 24 single rooms and 2 doubles.
R Cardy commented: "This was a great opportunity for us to be re-instructed on this business having sold it approximately six years previous. We were delighted to secure the purchase for a highly experienced care operator based on the Isle of Wight who will be adding this home to their existing portfolio".
Vendor comments: "Thank you for your quick sale of Cornelia Haven. It is situated in a remote area of the Isle of Wight for which I thought it would cause a long delay in the sale process. This was not the case and again you found a quality buyer and we completed in only four months from the offer. Many thanks to you and your team."
If you are considering selling your Care Home you should be talking to DFE Commercial on 023 8068 2505.
Cornelia Heights, Ryde, Isle of Wight
DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the sale of Cornelia Heights, Ryde, Isle of Wight.
The property is a very attractive building, grade II listed dating back to 1890, detached with brick/block rendered walls under a pitched tiled roof. Registered for 23 service users with further plans to add 7 additional single en-suite rooms with further dining, laundry and office facilities.
R Cardy commented: "This is the second time DFE Commercial have been successful in completing on the sale of this business having acted for the previous owners."
Vendor Comments: "A big thanks to DFE Commercial for the kindness and understanding shown when selling Cornelia Heights in Ryde. There was a lot of sensitivity required and your discretion smoothed the sale process for the staff a great deal. Thank you."
Cornelia Manor, Newport, Isle of Wight
Southampton based specialist sales agency DFE Commercial are delighted to announce the sale of Cornelia Manor, Newport, Isle of Wight.
This property is a substantial detached building set in 0.94 of an acre and formerly a substantial dwelling house with various extensions added over the years, the most recent being 2003. The property is of standard brick construction under a pitched tiled roof. The accommodation is provided over three floors. We understand the building dates back to circa 1880. The accommodation comprises of 32 single rooms and 1 double room of which the majority are en-suite. In addition there is further full planning permission to add 15 single en-suite rooms to the existing accommodation.
R Cardy commented: "This was a great opportunity for us to bring Cornelia Manor to the market which we did successfully, limiting our introductions through our private client register. We were delighted to secure the sale to a local existing care home provider adding this acquisition to their care portfolio."
DFE Commercial Sell Prominent Care Home In Selsey, West Sussex
DFE Commercial were delighted to bring to the market The Bill House, Selsey, West Sussex having recently sold a further home in Worthing.
The Bill House is a substantial Care Home on Selsey and commands a prominent position overlooking the Solent set in landscaped grounds of 2.5 acres. The principal building is architecturally very appealing and arranged over two floors, brick block rendered walls under a pitched tiled roof. The main home is arranged around a substantial cobbled courtyard accessed by a horse and coach entrance. In addition there is an imposing observation tower with spectacular panoramic views. The main building is Grade II listed and in addition within the grounds staffing accommodation is provided in two adjacent cottages with a further cottage having been purchased as part of this recent transaction.
R Cardy commented: "It was a great opportunity for us based in Southampton to market this prominent West Sussex Care Home which we did in complete confidence and via our private purchase register. We did not advertise the home at all and limited all viewings to just a handful minimising any disruption to staff and residents. We were delighted to secure a full asking price sale".
Vendor Comments: "In the process of buying and selling a Care Home a good agent is key, DFE Commercial are remarkably professional, and importantly always available for support and guidance to ensure the smooth transaction of The Bill House. Many thanks for helping us with the sale; it would doubtless have taken a lot longer without your sensitive, expedient and professional service."
