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The Swan Care Home, 29 North Street, Tillingham, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7TR

East of England

£900,000Guide Price

Listed on 05/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
20
Type
Commercial Property
Area
7363 sqft

Description

Offered at auction, this freehold former care home occupies a prominent position on North Street in Tillingham, within a mainly residential area. The three-storey building provides approximately 7,363 sq ft of accommodation and is offered vacant, with development potential subject to planning. The accommodation is understood to include 20 residential rooms, a conservatory, medical room, bathroom, toilet and service passageway on the ground floor. The first floor has 12 further rooms, two with ensuite washroom and toilet, together with a hairdressing room, shower and washroom facilities, and a wet room. A staff flat, landing and store or tank room are on the second floor. The building also has two internal staircases and a lift shaft. Yard areas are located to the sides and rear. The property is around 15 miles from Maldon and 42 miles from Chelmsford, with the Blackwater River coastline approximately two miles to the north. Any change of use or redevelopment would be subject to the necessary planning and other consents.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

85out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £900,000, this is a strikingly low asking price against the local benchmark: about £122 per sq ft versus £362, making the scale of the acquisition opportunity the standout. It is a substantial former care home, offered vacant, with 20 residential rooms, a staff flat and communal facilities; the photographed spaces look clean and serviceable, so the project appears light rather than a full refurbishment. The sale is by auction, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

The main value-add is adapting the specialised care-home layout for a suitable future use, subject to feasibility and any required consents. The enclosed, mostly paved outdoor area also offers scope for optional improvement. The town location is a more modest part of the overall proposition, and the photos do not establish building-services or regulatory compliance.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire substantial floor area at a markedly low asking price relative to the local £/sq ft benchmark.
  • Explore a suitable use for the 20-room former care-home layout and existing communal facilities, subject to feasibility and consents.
  • Make optional improvements to the enclosed rear yard, which is usable but predominantly paved.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

The Swan Care Home, 29 North Street, Tillingham, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7TR
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Southminster Rail Station

    3.3 miles

    Train · Southminster

  • Burnham-on-Crouch Rail Station

    5.3 miles

    Train · Burnham-on-Crouch

  • Althorne Rail Station

    6.5 miles

    Train · Althorne

  • North Fambridge Rail Station

    9.2 miles

    Train · Fambridge

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£3,677
Based on a loan of £675,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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