A Grade II listed former residential care home, Egerton Lodge in Melton Mowbray, has been put up for sale.

Originally built in 1829 for the Earl of Wilton, Egerton Lodge was turned into a residential care home with 44 en suite bedrooms in 1987. In June this year, the home went into administration and business operations were taken over by Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group.

The building presents an opportunity for either existing care (C2) use or to redevelop for alternate use, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Business property advisor Christie & Co has been instructed to sell the home.

Rosie Turner, senior business agent, care at Christie & Co, said: “This impressive, well-located, 44-bedroom property presents a great opportunity for care operators looking to expand their portfolios, or for alternate healthcare use, subject to the necessary planning.”

Egerton Lodge is on the market with an asking price of £1.55 million.