Four former NHS properties in Warwickshire have been put on sale with the possibility of redevelopment.
Shortland Penn + Moore, which has offices in Coventry and Birmingham, has been appointed to market the four properties, which have previously been used as a patient advice and liaison service, health centre, clinic and respite centre respectively.
James Compton, of Shortland Penn + Moore, said it was a growing trend.
He said: “Each of the properties have potential for uses in their existing form including veterinary surgeries, dentistry surgeries, day nurseries or care homes.
“Not only this, each property could provide opportunities for redevelopment and expansion – subject to planning permission.
“Increasingly, we are seeing more former NHS properties come onto the market as it looks to bring its property assets closer and also generate cash from those buildings that are now surplus to requirements. It’s a trend that I believe will continue.”
Of the properties on the market, one based in in Kingsbury, Warwickshire, covers almost half an acre and is open to offers in the region of £300,000.
Previously used as a health centre, the building now presents an opportunity for refurbishment, its facilities ideal for a variety of uses including a day nursery, veterinary centre or dentist’s surgery.
A second Warwickshire property, which is located in Water Orton, comprises a former clinic which has the potential for a range of facilities – including a nursery or healthcare practice – and is spread over 3,907 sq ft in a rural village close to Birmingham. This property has recently been put under offer.
A third property, which covers 10,506 sq ft and is based in Nelson Way in Rugby, was previously used as a respite centre but SP+M believes it has potential for use as a care home, nursing home, or supported living development. A sale has now been agreed on the property.
The final property which is now inviting offers, having previously been used as a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is based in the heart of Leamington Spa.
The property is situated in Avenue Road and is a hotspot for students given its close location to the train station and town centre.
James believes the property is ideal for redevelopment as a residential property and would best suit being broken into shared housing appropriate for students.
“Given that Leamington is a highly sought after area, it is rare that a property located so centrally in the town comes onto the market making it an exciting opportunity for potential developers.
“All four properties can be utilised in their existing form, but I imagine potential buyers will be looking at the opportunity to redevelop but that will require permission.”