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£800,000

9 bed detached house for sale
Darwin Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire SO15

    • 9 beds

    • 4 baths

    • 3 receptions

Freehold
Added on 03/02/2026

About this property

    ** Substantial Care Home ** Large Detached Dwelling ** Nine Bedrooms ** Top Floor One Bedroom Flat ** Driveway Parking ** Rear Garden **

    A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a longstanding, established care home located in the highly sought-after Shirley district of Southampton. Occupying a prominent corner position, this substantial detached property offers generous and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors.

    The main care home is arranged over two floors and comprises: Nine spacious double bedrooms, benefiting from vanity areas and shared bathroom facilities. Residents are served by a large open-plan communal living area, further enhanced by an additional conservatory that provides a bright and social space. There is dedicated staff quarters which includes office space, storage rooms, toilet facilities, and a generously sized kitchen.

    The property can be is being sold fully equipped with furniture, presenting an excellent ready-to-operate business opportunity. Alternatively, the building lends itself to a variety of potential uses, subject to any necessary consents, including redevelopment, charitable use, or conversion into a bed and breakfast, guest house or house for multiple occupation.

    The top floor hosts a self-contained one-bedroom apartment, ideal for owner or manager accommodation. This includes an office area, open-plan living space with kitchen, a shower room, and a well-proportioned double bedroom.

    Additional benefits include a lift providing access to the first floor, ample off-road parking, and an attractive south-facing rear garden. This is a unique and versatile property offering significant potential in a popular and well-connected location.

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