Summary - 147 FLAT 8 HORNBY ROAD BLACKPOOL FY1 4JG
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-cost auction opportunity near Blackpool attractions and transport.
- Vacant 1-bedroom flat, ready to occupy but needs renovation
- Generous loft-style storage via fixed internal staircase
- Allocated off-street parking space included
- Very long lease: 965 years remaining
- Service charge £500 (below average)
- High local crime rate; area classed as very deprived
- Sold at auction; buyer fees and reservation period apply
- No flooding risk; average broadband, excellent mobile signal
For investors seeking a low-entry auction purchase in central Blackpool, this vacant one-bedroom flat offers straightforward potential. It is ready to move into but explicitly needs renovation works in parts, so budget for cosmetic and possibly systems updating. The flat includes a generous loft-style storage area reached by a fixed staircase and an allocated off-street parking space — valuable assets for lettings or resale.
The property sits in a period semi-detached building (circa 1930s–1940s) within a very deprived neighbourhood that experiences high local crime rates. Leasehold with an extremely long lease (965 years) and a below-average service charge (£500), plus very low council tax, make ongoing costs predictable. Broadband is average and mobile signal excellent; there is no flooding risk.
This lot will be sold by modern auction method with a 56-day reservation period and associated reservation fee and Buyer Information Pack requirements — check these costs before bidding. Suitable for buy-to-let or a renovation flip for resale; buyers should inspect and factor in renovation costs and local market conditions prior to purchase.
Location benefits include proximity to central attractions (Blackpool Tower, Winter Gardens), rail and tram links, and several primary and secondary schools. The immediate area is more constrained for long-term owner-occupiers, so the strongest market is for investors or landlords prepared to manage a property in a challenging local context.
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