Babington Hospital, Derby Road, Belper, DE56 1WH

Description
Babington Hospital site is a significant landmark in the town of Belper extending to circa 4.2 acres (1.7 ha) gross.
The site comprises several predominantly stone built buildings, the first of which is the original workhouse which was constructed in 1838. The infirmary was added in 1889 and the Meadows Suite, to the south, was opened in 1938. Various annexes and extensions have also been constructed over time.
Part of the wider site is being retained and redeveloped for a new health centre. Vacant possession of the hospital is subject to completion of this building which is anticipated late 2025. Potential for reuse or redevelopment, subject to planning permission

Location
The property is located in Belper, a town in the Amber Valley District of Derbyshire.
Belper is approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) north of Derby, 14 miles (22.5 km) north-west of Nottingham and 14.5 miles (23.3 km) south of Chesterfield. Belper's railway station is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) to the north of Babington Hospital and has services to London St Pancras, Nottingham, Sheffield, Derby and Matlock, amongst others.
There are two bus stops adjacent to Babington Hospital which provide services to Derby, Matlock, Bakewell and Buxton.
Derby Road connects the property to Matlock and Derby. Junction 26 of the M1 which is 10 miles (16 km) to the east.

Viewings
The Local Planning Authority is Amber Valley. The current planning use is C2 Hospital but pre-application discussions are positive towards the conversion to form over 70 residential units.

We understand that Babington Hospital is located within the Belper and Milford Conservation Area and within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
A number of the buildings located on the site are Grade II Listed. Historic England shows the following listings: - North Lodge at Babington Hospital - Eastern boundary railed walls and piers at Babington Hospital - Main Entrance lodge to eastern courtyard at Babington Hospital - North range of eastern courtyard at Babington Hospital - South range of eastern courtyard at Babington Hospital - Western range of eastern courtyard at Babington Hospital Please note that a number of buildings, which are not specifically mentioned in the listing could be covered by the curtilage of the listing.

Specifications
Babington Hospital site is a significant landmark in the town of Belper extending to circa 4.2 acres (1.7 ha) gross.
The site comprises several predominantly stone built buildings, the first of which is the original workhouse which was constructed in 1838. The infirmary was added in 1889 and the Meadows Suite, to the south, was opened in 1938. Various annexes and extensions have also been constructed over time.
Part of the wider site is being retained and redeveloped for a new health centre. Vacant possession of the hospital is subject to completion of this building which is anticipated late 2025.

EPC
Babington Hospital - D(87) Meadows Suite - D(94)

Local Authority
Amber Valley

Services and Planning
We understand that all mains services are available to the property however, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves in respect of the availability, capacity and sustainability of all services and utilities.