St Leonards Rest Home, 38 St Leonards Avenue, Hayling Island, PO11 9BW

St Leonards is a detached former residential care home on Hayling Island, set within a quiet residential area close to local amenities and the coastline. Formerly registered for 15 residents, the home ceased trading in December 2025.

Accommodation within St Leonards is arranged to provide resident bedrooms alongside shared facilities and communal living and dining areas typical of a small care setting. The layout historically supported older adults, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions, within a domestic‑style environment prior to closure.

Externally, the property sits on St Leonards Road within a predominantly residential area of Hayling Island, benefitting from close proximity to local services, shops, healthcare and community facilities, with the coastline and open green spaces nearby.

Located on Hayling Island, St Leonards Rest Home sits within a peaceful residential area, just a short distance from local shops and essential amenities. The island’s coastal setting provides easy access to beaches, scenic coastal paths and open green spaces.

Hayling Island provides a wide range of everyday facilities including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and medical services, with further amenities in nearby Havant. Havant offers major retail options, cultural venues and direct rail links to London, Brighton and Portsmouth.

Road access is via the A3023, connecting the island to Havant and the A27 for routes across the South Coast. Nearby towns such as Emsworth and Portsmouth provide additional leisure opportunities.

This convenient Hayling Island location, supported by strong transport links and local services, makes St Leonards Rest Home a well‑placed opportunity within this desirable coastal area.

Ground Floor:
Entrance area, Lounge, dining room, sun lounge, kitchen, 7 Bedrooms and supporting service areas.

Upper Floors:
A further 6 bedrooms, together with shared bathroom facilities and a staff office.

St Leonards benefits from a small car park at the front of the property, providing convenient access for visitors and staff. To the rear, the property includes a small garden, offering outdoor space that was previously used by residents.

St Leonards presents an opportunity for a specialist care operator to acquire a closed 15‑bed facility with potential for refurbishment or reopening. The existing internal configuration, including multiple communal spaces, may support a range of residential or specialist care services following modernisation and the necessary regulatory approvals.

Alternatively, the site may lend itself to conversion for alternative care use, supported living, or residential redevelopment, subject to planning permission. St Leonards offers flexibility for a variety of future uses, depending on purchaser requirements.