Supported living development in Bedworth

A new residential centre for supported living is being created in Warwickshire following a £2.5 million investment.

The new development will provide a safe environment for local adults in Bedworth and Nuneaton with enduring mental health needs. It will allow them to live independently and give them the freedom to manage their own home, budgets and lifestyle with support where needed.

Altrincham-based HB Villages has purchased Beada House, on Newtown Road, from Warwickshire County Council, which was advised by commercial property agents Shortland Penn and Moore.

HB Villages, which was advised by Corporate Property Partners, has been successful with a planning application to extend and change the use of the property from offices to residential.

That will mean a total of 16 supported living units will be available  with a target of August 2015 for the opening date.

David Penn, managing director of Shortland Penn and Moore, said it was a positive move.

He said: “We were instructed by Warwickshire County Council to find a buyer for Beada House – a well-known office property in Bedworth."

“There was strong interest but HB Villages was very keen to secure the purchase to create a new supported living residential centre."

“We are delighted to assist the council in the sale of the property and all parties are pleased to see that it will be put to such good use."

Malcolm Brymer, of Corporate Property Partners, said: “It’s a good deal all round and will see a much-needed facility provided for the North of Warwickshire."

“With the extension and the fit-out, HB Villages is looking to have it up and running by August next year.” 

Jonathan Wrigley, managing director of HB Villages, said: “This new development will promote personalisation for vulnerable adults in the Bedworth and Nuneaton area. It will give them the choice to live where they want to, independently and in a safe environment.”

Warwickshire County Councillor Jose Compton, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care said: “I’m delighted that our positive relationships with partners are now delivering this exciting new accommodation in Bedworth."

“This scheme, which is making fantastic use of county council land, will benefit vulnerable adults with enduring mental health needs to live independently by giving them more choice and control about how they live their life."