Lawn Court, Hornby Road, Blackpool
North West
£52,500
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
1Type
FlatFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This first-floor one-bedroom flat is in a purpose-built development within walking distance of Blackpool town centre. The accommodation includes a private entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The lounge and bedroom have UPVC double-glazed windows, and the flat is described as having electric storage heating. The kitchen has fitted base and wall units, a stainless-steel sink and an electric cooker point; the bathroom includes a bath, wash basin and WC.
The listing states that the flat requires complete modernisation, providing scope for an incoming owner to update the interior. The development has communal gardens with a southerly aspect, and the flat comes with a brick-built garage. The lease is stated to have 999 years remaining. The EPC rating is C and the council tax band is B.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £52,500, this first-floor flat offers a clear modernisation project, with the kitchen and bathroom’s dated finishes, worn flooring and marked walls giving a buyer scope to refresh the interior. The maintained communal gardens, south-facing aspect, garage and stated UPVC double glazing add useful appeal, while the exterior views look generally well kept.
The score is held back by limited evidence on value and fundamentals: floor area is missing, so the price cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf, and the available information does not establish the finished-value potential. The renovation range is £26,000–£48,000; confirming the flat’s area and likely resale value would help assess the project economics.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom to give the flat a more current feel.
- Improve the lounge and bedroom with redecoration and new flooring.
- The garage, south-facing aspect and well-kept communal gardens are useful features to retain and highlight.
Key risks
- The bedroom has visible discolouration near the lower wall and skirting; check the cause and extent during inspection.
- At this medium project scale, allow for a coordinated programme of kitchen and bathroom renewal, redecoration and flooring, within the £26,000–£48,000 renovation range.
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