"This new care home will not only provide much-needed beds in Hipperholme, but will also set a national benchmark for sustainable and high-quality care facilities"
- Max Weitzmann - Octopus Real Estate
Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments, has announced a forward funding agreement for the development of a brand new, high-quality care home in Hipperholme, Halifax, West Yorkshire.
The £14.5m purchase will provide 72 much-needed beds to an area with a significant undersupply.
The new care home is designed to meet the highest standards of modern care facilities. It will be an all-electric home powered by air-source heat pumps and will include solar panels, targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC ‘A’ ratings.
The forward funding is being provided to Burghley Care, the joint venture partnership between care home operator Park Lane Healthcare and specialist developer Torsion Care.
Park Lane Healthcare is a new operator joining the Octopus Healthcare Fund, bringing with them an exceptional track record, an experienced senior management team, and a unique relationship with the largest regional dementia charity in North Yorkshire, Dementia Forward.
“This new care home will not only provide much-needed beds in Hipperholme, but will also set a national benchmark for sustainable and high-quality care facilities; of key importance to Octopus as we are committed to delivering 100% net zero care homes by 2040," explained Octopus Real Estate care homes investment director, Max Weitzmann.
“The agreement marks the continuation of our relationship with well-positioned developer Torsion Care, whilst providing an excellent opportunity to bring Park Lane Healthcare into the Fund, along with Burghley’s strong pipeline of sites across the region.”
Chris Lane, Park Lane Healthcare chairman, added, “This project marks an exciting milestone for Park Lane Healthcare as part of our joint venture with Torsion Care. Through Burghley Care, we’re combining decades of operational expertise with innovative development capability to deliver a new standard of care.
“The purpose-built home in Hipperholme is just the beginning of what we believe will be a transformational pipeline across the region, offering the highest quality care and addressing the increasing demand for residential support.”
Ian Ward, Torsion Care managing director, concluded, “We are proud to announce this forward funding deal with our funding partner Octopus Real Estate and the formation of a new joint venture partnership with Park Lane Healthcare under the Burghley Care brand.
“This joint venture marks an exciting new chapter for our business as we work towards delivering high-quality, purpose-built care environments that meet the evolving needs of our ageing population.
“The support and confidence shown by Octopus Real Estate reflects our shared commitment to long-term, sustainable care solutions. Together with Park Lane Healthcare, we look forward to creating homes where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.”
