Former Leeds care home at centre of campaign battle set to go up for £380k sale
A former care home could fetch at least £380,000 at auction after being put up for sale by the council.
Knowle Manor in Morley could be knocked down to make way for housing after elderly residents were moved out.
The home was closed down by Leeds City Council as part of multi-million pound cost saving plans.
Bids are now being invited for the site on Tennyson Terrace by Pugh Auctions.
The auction firm said it was a “potential redevelopment” site with parking spaces and gardens.
The auction site said: “Internally the property is in poor condition and is likely to be more suited for demolition and redevelopment, subject to any necessary consents.”
Pugh Auctions said the building was around 300 metres from Morley town centre and in a residential area.
It said: “Lewisham Park borders the site to the south. Other amenities nearby include schools, supermarkets, bars and restaurants and Morley station.”
The auction site said £380,000-plus was a guide price and bidding would start at the end of January.
Campaigners have long fought to save the care home from closure over the years.
The closure of the home faced a challenge last August from opposition councillors who raised fears over the care of vulnerable residents.
Leeds City Council said demand for residential care had declined as more people sought to be looked after in their own homes.