Cheylesmore Estates sells Hertfordshire site to Oakland Care

The transaction was brokered by specialist healthcare real estate agent Portunus Associates, with RDT Architects and DLA Town Planning instrumental in securing planning consent.

Planning permission was granted on appeal for a bespoke care home featuring en suite wet rooms and a variety of communal spaces, set within landscaped and accessible gardens. The design prioritises outdoor access for all residents, with ground-floor rooms opening onto private terraces and upper floors offering balconies from shared spaces.

Adrian Ball, director of Cheylesmore Estates, said: “This site represents a rare opportunity to deliver a high-quality care home in a location that combines strong demographics with excellent connectivity. We identified a clear gap in the provision of modern care beds in the area and are proud to have brought forward a scheme that meets both operator and community needs. Oakland Care’s commitment to quality makes them the ideal partner to realise this vision.”

Richard Dooley, director of development at Oakland Care, commented: “We’re excited to add this development to our growing portfolio. The site’s location, close to local amenities and transport links, makes it ideal for residents and team members alike. The design reflects our ethos of creating vibrant, supportive environments with access to nature and high-spec facilities. With three other homes currently under construction, this project further strengthens our pipeline of luxury, purpose-built care homes.”

Bernard Wynne, director of Portunus Associates, added: “This project has been a collaborative effort from the outset, with Cheylesmore Estates leading the way in unlocking a well-located site and bringing forward a thoughtfully designed scheme. We’re pleased to have facilitated the transaction and look forward to Oakland Care delivering a high-quality care home that will serve the growing needs of the local community by 2028.”