A CGI has been released showing how a £17.5 million care home will look after building work finishes at a former school site.

The scheme on what was Little Furze Primary School in Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, is now underway with pictures last week showing mounds of mud and diggers at work.

It is being done by Kori Construction, on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council, and sits alongside Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve.

There will be 75 bedrooms over three floors, as well as communal spaces, external courtyards, a café, therapy and treatment areas, and other high quality facilities, the contractor said.

Watford Observer: A new CGI has been released showing how the care home will look.A new CGI has been released showing how the care home will look. (Image: Kori Construction)

Kori Construction’s managing director, Jordan Connachie, said bulk earthworks, sheet piling and work to create the road infrastructure had already begun, with the development forecast to be completed by February next year.

“It is fantastic quality care home is located in a beautiful setting close to surrounding countryside, combining a relaxing, tranquil environment with modern facilities for residents and their visitors to enjoy,” he added.

“It will be a real asset to the community in and around South Oxhey and we’re looking forward to delivering it.”

The 3.61ha site will also include 34 parking spaces, 16 staff and visitor cycle spaces, and landscaping and economical enhancements.

Mr Connachie said the care home was designed to minimise carbon emissions during construction and beyond, adding: “The design of the building reflects the contemporary style similar to other recent precedents in the area such as the South Oxhey Regeneration Scheme.”

Hertfordshire County Council retained the south-west portion of the site to provide the care home, while the remainder has been earmarked for around 70 houses, including affordable housing.

The school was closed in December 2004 when it was determined there was an excess of school places in the locality and future population predictions didn’t justify keeping it open.

There was also controversy as it emerged Hertfordshire County Council had to pay around £800,000 for 24-hour security to protect the site from trespassers.