Church Ln - Cornerways & Merrydale 49,616 SF Health Care Building Offered For Sale in Winchester SO23 7QT

The site is offered for sale by informal tender on both an unconditional and subject to planning basis . Offers should be submitted via email to Jack Sadler (email address provided below). All offers must be clearly marked ‘Cornerways & Merrydale, Kings Worthy, Winchester SO23 7QS’.
Price on application.
The site is offered freehold with vacant possession and is registered under Land Registry Title Number HP783189, subject to a small electricity substation lease.
The property comprises a former care home (Cornerways) and children’s home (Merrydale), extending to approximately 3.15 acres (1.276 hectares). Cornerways is located to the front of the site and has been vacant since 2012. Merrydale is situated to the rear and is currently occupied on a shortterm basis by a property guardian service. The site constitutes previously developed land with two buildings set within areas of hardstanding and grass. The boundaries are defined by mature trees, providing a well-contained site. Access is taken from Church Lane.
The property falls within the administrative area of Winchester City Council. The site is allocated for residential development under the Winchester District Local Plan 2020–2040 (Policy KW1 – Cornerways & Merrydale), for about 45 dwellings or dwelling equivalents (net), and lies within the defined settlement boundary of Kings Worthy. The allocation identifies the site as a previously developed (brownfield) opportunity within the builtup area, suitable for redevelopment. The property also offers potential for C3 residential and / or C2 care uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Further details of pre-application discussions are available within the data room.
The property is located on Church Lane in Kings Worthy, approximately 2 miles (3km) to the north of Winchester. Kings Worthy provides a range of local amenities including a primary school. Winchester city centre lies approximately 2 miles to the south. The A34 and M3 provide access to Southampton, Basingstoke and the wider South Coast. Winchester railway station offers direct services to London Waterloo, with journey times from approximately one hour. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character, with agricultural land beyond.