HG2 Heath Lodge, 6 Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate

Prime Residential & Care Development Opportunity

The subject site extends to approximately 1 acre (0.4046 ha) and comprises a broadly rectangular parcel of land with a substantial 'L'-shaped two-storey building centrally positioned. The property is of traditional masonry construction with brickwork elevations beneath predominantly pitched and hipped tile roofs, incorporating a mix of original and more modern extensions.

The easternmost section of the building is understood to comprise the original dwelling house, featuring a wrap-around lean-to veranda to the eastern and southern elevations providing covered access to pedestrian entrances. This connects to a later 'L'-shaped extension of similar masonry construction extending westward and southward, together with a separate two-storey outbuilding of pitched roof construction located to the south-west of the main building.

Externally the site includes a non-lined tarmacadam car park accessed directly from Pannal Ash Road via a dropped kerb with the remainder of the site comprising predominantly grass-turfed areas and sections of overgrown paving, including a courtyard to the south. Boundaries are defined by mature hedging, trees and shrubbery with timber panel fencing to the north, west and south, and post and rail fencing to the eastern boundary.

Historically the property has operated as a residential care facility providing accommodation for older people within a suburban setting. The building has been largely unoccupied for a prolonged period and is considered to be in a state requiring significant refurbishment or alternatively redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents.

Overall the site presents a well-located opportunity with an established use and configuration suitable for residential, care-led or alternative development benefiting from its scale, layout and position within a desirable Harrogate suburb.

The subject site is located in Harrogate, a spa town in North Yorkshire,

renowned for its historic association with x9The English Spax9 and its proximity to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is one of the most desirable places to live in the region, with a built-up population of approximately 75,500, whilst the wider district is home to around 162,700 residents (2021 census). The town's demographic profile is characterised by a stable, moderately ageing population. The property benefits from excellent connections to a number of key towns and cities.

Leeds: 18 miles (29 km) south

York: 20 miles (32 km) south-east

Bradford:

19 miles (31 km) south-west

The proximity of these major urban centres reinforces the subject site's accessibility and appeal for commuters and residents seeking a suburban setting within reach of major employment and cultural hubs. The subject site enjoys direct frontage to Pannal Ash Road with immediate access to two principal routes, Otley Road (A61), linking the site south-east toward Harrogate town centre and Leeds, and Wetherby Road (A661), providing connections north-west to Knaresborough and onward via the A59. The site is well linked to the A61, providing direct access to Leeds and other centres across Yorkshire.

The surrounding area provides an excellent range of local amenities with local convenience retail is represented by Pannal Ash General Store, located a short stroll away on Rossett Green Lane, providing everyday essentials. In addition to daily conveniences, nearby cafés and eateries include Nord Coffee House and Harlow Hill Kitchen within 500 yards, while The Shepherd's Dog pub is situated just under 500 yards away.

From a development perspective, the subject site's suburban setting, combined with its established residential character and excellent transport links, makes it particularly well suited for residential or care-led schemes, with continued demand for high-quality housing supported by the town's strong appeal and steady growth trajectory.