Low-maintenance retirement flat with on-site amenities and garden, sold as 50% shared ownership..
Chain-free; move straight away
50% shared ownership; weekly rent £60.33
Annual service charge £8,736 (includes utilities)
113 years remaining on lease
Accessible wet room; lift access to second-floor flat
Allocated off-street parking space; communal gardens
On-site bistro, hairdresser, laundry and residents' lounge
Property sold at online auction; sale terms apply
A compact one-bedroom retirement apartment in the Franklin Building, suitable for buyers aged 55+ who want low-maintenance living in Ormskirk. The flat offers a bright reception overlooking well-kept communal gardens, an accessible wet room and a practical kitchen — comfort-focused features for independent downsizers.
Residents benefit from on-site amenities including a bistro, hairdresser, laundry, lounge with activities and communal gardens. There is lift access, an allocated off-street parking space and triple glazing; the building is modern (post-2012) and served by a community heating scheme.
This property is sold as a 50% shared ownership lease and will be offered via secure online auction bidding. The lease has 113 years remaining and the property is chain-free for a swift move. Weekly shared ownership rent is £60.33.
Important cost considerations: the annual service charge is £8,736 (includes utilities in the published weekly figure) — a material ongoing cost that may offset the lower purchase price. The location records higher local crime levels; buyers should assess personal safety and security arrangements before committing.