Nightingale Hospital, Carlinghow Hill, Batley

FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION WITH A STARTING BID OF £950,000 PLUS RESERVATION FEE OF 4.2%

This former hospital site which has full planning approved for conversion of the former hospital complex into 20 stunning apartments and 12 dwellings consisting of ( six four bedroom semis and five four bedroom detached a and further executive five bedroom detached family home. The building and land is set within grounds of 17813sqm/191737sqft with surrounding woodland. There is surfaced car parking access from Carlinghow Hill and Transvaal Terrace. Located in a popular area of Batley immediately adjacent to the Grammar School. Batley is a market town in West Yorkshire, located to the south of Leeds and close to the towns of Dewsbury, Mirfield, Heckmondwike and Liversedge. It’s a popular commuter town due to being so close to Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield. There are great transport links here as Batley is close to the M1 (J40) and M62 (J28) for easy access to both Leeds and Manchester

A short drive away there is White Rose Shopping Centre which is home to the major High Street Brands. Redbrick Mill is also nearby and it’s one of the leading destinations in the north for interiors, with leading names such as Made, BoConcept, Heal’s and Natuzzi. There are some quirky gift shops, independent art galleries and diverse cultured cafes to relax in there too.

Auctioneer's Comments - This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance.

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold.
The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change

Location - The site is located in the much sought after beautiful location of Carlinghow Hill being approached from the busy trunk of the A652 Bradford Road. On the former site of the former Batley Hospital and being next door to the Grammer School. The area is rich in desirability and heritage with Oakwell Hall which dates back to 1583 nearby.

The site is convieniently located for all amenities including schools/transport/healthcare/shop/leisure facilities, It is also within easy commuting distance of both M1(J40) M62 (J27) Manchester by road.


Leeds 9.4miles Time 22 mins
Manchester 41 miles - Time 1hr 5 mins

There is also the advantage of Batley Train station for travel to Leeds and Manchester which is 1.3 miles from the site or a short walk of 10 mins.

Description - This former hospital site which has full planning approved for conversion of the former hospital into 20 apartments and 12 dwellings consisting of ( six four bedroom semis and five four bedroom detached and a further executive five bedroom detached family home . The building and land is set within grounds of 191737sqft with surrounding woodland. There is surfaced car parking access from Carlinghow Hill and Transvaal Terrace. Located in a popular area of Batley immediately adjacent to the Grammar School. Batley is a market town in West Yorkshire, located to the south of Leeds and close to the towns of Dewsbury, Mirfield, Heckmondwike and Liversedge. It’s a popular commuter town due to being so close to Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield. There are great transport links here as Batley is close to the M1 (J40) and M62 (J28) for easy access to both Leeds and Manchester.
A short drive away there is White Rose Shopping Centre which is home to the major High Street Brands. Redbrick Mill is also nearby and it’s one of the leading destinations in the north for interiors, with leading names such as Made, BoConcept, Heal’s and Natuzzi. There are some quirky gift shops, independent art galleries and diverse cultured cafes to relax in there too.

Tenure - Freehold site with full planning which measure 17813sqm/191737sqft at ‘a starting bid of £950,000 plus reservation fee of 4.2% including VAT.

Planning - Former Batley hospital site which has planning approved for conversion of 20 Apartments and further 12 dwellings of ( six four bedroom semis and five four bedroom detached and a further executive large five bedroom detached home. Full planning and supporting documentation is available on the kirklees Planning Portal;



Terms - The site is understood to be freehold.

Legal Costs - Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.

Viewing - Stickly by prior appoinmtment with Hunters Telephone or email