80 Bed
Care Home
Development Opportunity

Paulton | Somerset

A development by Muller Property Group

80 Bed Care Home
Development Opportunity

Paulton | Somerset

A High Quality Development Opportunity in a Sought After Location

Paulton Care Home Opportunity_Site_Muller Property Group
Paulton Care Home Opportunity_Site Sketch_Muller Property Group

A Historic Village with Modern Appeal in the Heart of Somerset

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View of Chedar Gorge, Somerset

A Picturesque Village with a Rich History

Paulton, nestled amidst the scenic Mendip Hills in Somerset, is a charming village that beautifully combines rural allure with modern conveniences. Once a bustling coal-mining hub, Paulton has evolved into a thriving community of 5,300 residents, boasting a rich history and a welcoming atmosphere.

Prime Location and Connectivity

Paulton is favoured by residents for its quintessential village charm and its strategic proximity to major Southwest cities like Bristol and Bath. The village is also close to popular destinations such as Cheddar Gorge, Pensford Viaduct, and Chew Valley Reservoir. With around 2,700 homes, Paulton is one of the largest villages in Bath & North East Somerset, well-connected to nearby Midsomer Norton (2 miles south), Bristol (14 miles northwest), and Bath (8 miles north).

Amenities and Residential Appeal

Paulton offers an abundance of amenities for a village of its size, including the Paulton Memorial Hospital with a minor injuries department, Elm Hayes doctors’ surgery, a dentist, ambulance services, and various retail and leisure facilities. The area is predominantly residential, featuring a mix of detached and semi-detached houses of varying age, scale, and design. The surrounding landscape is largely rural, characterised by rolling countryside dotted with satellite villages and towns connected to the nearby cities of Bristol and Bath.

Paulton Care Home Opportunity_Location Map_Muller Property Group

Linking Rural Charm to Urban Convenience

Paulton’s transport connectivity is characterised by its strategic location, offering convenient access to major cities and nearby attractions. The village is well-connected by road, making it easy for residents to travel to Bristol (14 miles northwest) and Bath (8 miles north), with both cities accessible within a 20-30 minute drive.

Paulton Care Home Opportunity_Location Map_Muller Property Group

Paulton benefits from superb transport links, with a 23 min drive (9.3 miles) north east to Bath via the B3115 and A367, and a 36 min (12.8 miles) drive north to Bristol via the A37.

High Littleton | 5 mins
Midsomer Norton | 8 mins
Radstock | 11 mins
Bath | 23 mins
Bristol | 36 mins

Public transport options include bus services that connect Paulton to surrounding towns and cities. The nearest bus stop is just 500m from the site with buses travelling to:

High Littleton | 10 mins
Timsbury | 10 mins
Midsomer Norton | 10 mins
Farmborough | 10 mins
Radstock | 30 mins
Bath | 1 hr
Bristol | 1 hr

1.39 Acre Greenfield Site with Planning Potential for an 80 Bed Care Home

Paulton Care Home Opportunity_Site Map_Muller Property Group

The site borders Hallatrow Road (B3355) to the west and benefits from immediate road access to the north and west along Hallatrow Road respectively. 

The area is undergoing significant redevelopment, to the northeast is a recently developed residential housing scheme from Bovis Homes for 205 dwellings. To the south is post-war residential housing with open countryside to the north and west.

The site slopes downward from south-west to north east and there is a level difference across the site of approx. 5.5m. 

The site benefits from mature trees along its boundaries and a feature landscaped green space is situated to the east of the site and contains 3 mature trees as a focal point of the adjacent housing development. 

A public foot path runs along the north boundary and a newly constructed roundabout has been created to provide access from Hallatrow Road to the housing development.

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View of Hallatrow Road looking North
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Aerial view across the site
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View of site looking south

Contextual Design, Blending Massing with Local Architectural Forms

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Key features to the design:

4284 m2 Total GIA

2 storeys

80 en-suite bathrooms

53.5 m2 Total GIA per resident

26 on site car parking spaces, incl. 2 disabled spaces, 2 EV charging bays, and a ambulance bay

Lounges, dining rooms, and external terraces on all levels

Private and secure garden areas with a communal courtyard garden

Contemporary café, activity room, private dining, cinema, hair and beauty salon

The site layout has been informed by the access position from Hallatrow Road and the remaining site efficiency has been prioritised to maximise the site area. 

The building layout has been designed to reflect the linear shape of the site and the existing topography, featuring landscape zones at ground and first floor level to offer diverse outdoor experiences with the amenity spaces. 

A designated deliveries space provides convenient access to the services entrance and bin store, and the car parking arrangement has been designed to create an internal turning area and will be sympathetically landscaped to create a welcoming entrance to the care home. The site benefits from mature trees and landscaping which has been maintained to soften the visual impact of the development against the neighbouring properties.

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Paulton Care Home Opportunity_Site Sketch_Muller Property Group

Thoughtful Design,
Harmonising Building Orientation with the Landscape

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The ground floor design leverages the natural slope to minimise cut and fill, using retaining walls for level garden access. The layout minimises landscape disruption while optimising building efficiency. 
 
The main entrance aligns with the existing topography, while the staff entrance is discreetly positioned to the northeast. Visitors are welcomed by views of the courtyard garden through the café, creating a tranquil first impression. 
 
Lounges and dining areas are strategically placed for garden access and views, enhancing resident well-being. Nurse stations offer good corridor surveillance for safety. 
 

The first floor includes communal spaces with views of the entrance and landscape. Dining and lounge areas are spaced between bedrooms, with terraces providing outdoor access. The southern wing connects directly to garden spaces, fostering well-being and social interaction. Corridors are designed with clear way-finding and destination points, and vertical access is provided by lifts and stairs.

The second floor utilises a room-in-roof design to minimise height and space. Dormers provide daylight and reflect the local style. Terraces offer outdoor space, and glazed areas connect to the first-floor activity space. The parapet sunken roof above the first floor houses screened plant equipment, accessible from the service core.

A Compelling Case for Care Demand in Paulton

The elderly UK population is set to grow dramatically over the next 10 years and beyond. In the UK, over 70,000 people under 65 years of age have dementia (known as early onset).

Paulton Care Home Opportunity_Site Area Map_Muller Property Group
Catchment area focused within a 5-mile radius of the site.

63,200

Total catchment area population

20%

Are 65 or over (12,400) forecast to increase to 15,700 by 2032

155

Total undersupply of Care Bed space demand by 2032

62%

of target market characterised as having medium to high affluence

5

Existing Care Homes (2 offer ensuite facilities throughout)

74%

Average household ownership (Elevated compared to a UK average)

32,800

Total population in full time employment (aged 16 to 74)

£366,409

Average house price for all homes

63,200

Total catchment area population

20%

Are 65 or over (12,400) forecast to increase to 15,700 by 2032

155

Total undersupply of Care Bed space demand by 2032

62%

of target market characterised as having medium to high affluence

5

Existing Care Homes (2 offer ensuite facilities throughout)

74%

Average household ownership (Elevated compared to a UK average)

32,800

Total population in full time employment (aged 16 to 74)

£366,409

Average house price for all homes

1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia in the UK

Dementia patients occupy 1/4 of all beds in the NHS

By 2030, 500,000 adults living with dementia will not have access to a care home bed within care homes, 70% of residents have dementia or severe memory problems

Data sourced from: Experian, caredata.co.uk, LaingBuisson, Alzheimer’s Research UK, NHS, CareHome.co.uk, Age UK

Site Acquisition
and Legal Considerations

Process

Offers are invited for the Freehold of the site. Muller Property Group is under no obligation to accept the highest or any offer for the site.

Costs

Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs, surveyor’s fees and any other costs incurred in the transaction.

Viewings

The site can be easily viewed from the public highway.

VAT

Land at Hallatrow Road has been elected for VAT.

Additional Information

A Data Room is available on request, including indicative designs and relevant legal information. Please contact Muller Property Group for access and further information.

Technical Information
& Assumptions

Muller Property Group will obtain planning permission for the scheme which will be for all matters of design, layout, floorplans, external works, materials, finishes and specifications, with only landscaping reserved for later approval.

Contact us to get more information on the Hallatrow Road site.

Julie Doherty
jad@muller-property.co.uk
01270 824265

Contact us to get more information on the Land at Hallatrow Road.

Ellis Cooney
ellis.cooney@cbre.com

+44: 07721 344193

Fi Patterson
fi.patterson@cbre.com

+44: 07388 958450

Julie Doherty
jad@muller-property.co.uk

01270 824265

Contact us to get more information on the Hallatrow Road site.

Julie Doherty
jad@muller-property.co.uk
01270 824265

Disclaimer

Muller Property Group for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property, give notice that;

a. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract.

b. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers, tenants or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but satisfy themselves that they are correct by inspection or otherwise.

c. No person in the employment of Muller has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to the property.

d. Any images may be computer generated. Any photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken.

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