Sheldon House, Sea View Road, Falmouth

This early-20th-century villa previously had been used as a hotel and, more recently, a care home. Sheldon House occupies a large sloping site on Sea View Road and offers substantial scope for value enhancement. There is a planning-approved scheme for the demolition of the existing building and the development of
28 high-quality residential apartments with parking and a more recent application for specialist supported housing. Given the continued strength of Falmouth's residential market, the site could also lend itself to the creation of an outstanding private residence or modern care facilities, subject to necessary consents.


THE PROPERTY

Sheldon House comprises a substantial former nursing home set within mature grounds on a sloping site within Falmouth. The property is understood to have originated as an early 20th-century villas before later used as a hotel and subsequently as a care home.

The existing building has been vacant for some time and now offers an excellent opportunity for redevelopment of alternative use, subject to all necessary consents. The site has the benefit of approved planning permission for the demolition of the existing building and the development of 28 high-quality residential apartments (Use Class C3) with parking and  refreshed sub-tropical landscaping. A separate planning permission exists for change of use to a 13-one bedroom Specialist Supported Housing units.

The approved scheme provides a planning precedent for residential development of the site, however, prospective purchasers should make their own enquires with Cornwall Council and review the full planning documentation, approved drawings, decision notice, appeal decision and associated conditions. 

Planning permission was granted at appeal on 10 November 2023 (reference PA20/09821) for the residential scheme. Conditional permission was grated for the SSH scheme on 27 February 2026.



LOCATION

Sheldon House is situated on Sea View Road, within as established and desirable area of Falmouth, Cornwall. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character, with a mix of houses, apartments and former large villas now used as hotels and guest houses. 

The property lies within the Falmouth Conservation Area and is well placed for access to the seafront, Gyllyngvase Beach and the town centre. Falmouth is one of Cornwall's most sough-after harbour towns, offering a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, café, marine facilities and cultural attractions. There is good road connection to wider Cornwall and  nearby rail links. 

The site's position and size makes this an ideal opportunity for investors and developers seeking growth potential in this well-established coastal town. 

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ACCOMMODATION
All floor areas are approximate and measured in accordance with RICS Property Measurements (2nd Edition). Please refer to the agent for full schedules.

TENURE
Freehold

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected – Laskowski & Co. has not tested these. Interested parties should rely on their own investigations.

PLANNING
Interested parties should satisfy themselves with the relevant planning permissions and refer to Cornwall Council directly.

TRANSACTION STRUCTURE
The preferred transaction structure is a by way of asset sale.

EPC
EPC schedule availalble upon request.