The former Manor House care home in Liskeard, Cornwall, is set to reopen following its sale.

The property, which previously provided accommodation and personal care for up to 16 older people, occupies a rural location in a small hamlet in the Cornish town of Liskeard.

It had been owned and operated by Bob and Nicki Broadhurst for 21 years before they decided to explore a sale to retire.

The property was sold through Christie & Co to first-time buyers, husband-and-wife team, Darpan and Sveta Patel.

They are now in the process of converting the property into a specialist care home registered as six beds for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.

They aim to make it a state-of-the-art facility that includes specialist facilities like sensory rooms, library, quiet rooms, and games rooms tailored to each individual’s requirements.

They plan to re-open the home in early October.

Darpan said: “We want to reassure our neighbours and local community that the planned refurbishment at Manor House Care Home, in Higher Tremar is to update and improve our care services and facilities only.

“We plan to modernise the building and change the registered service specialism to provide specialist care for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

“We have applied to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will work closely with the CQC and other regulators to ensure all standards are met.

“The refurbishment aims to improve safety, accessibility, and quality of care and will create local employment opportunities in care and support roles.”

Apperley added: “It’s wonderful to hear that Manor House will be reopening as a care facility.

“With a number of care home closures across the South West, resulting in a loss of beds, this is a very welcome development.

“While there are several pre-application approvals in place for additional beds, it’s encouraging to see Manor House returning to operation in the near future.

“Darpan is aiming to futureproof Manor House, positioning it to meet the needs of the local area effectively.

“The home will aim to address the growing demand for high-quality care, helping to fill existing gaps while also ensuring long-term sustainability.”