The dream of retiring to a tranquil seaside town is shared by many who don’t already reside on the coast.
But what if you’re not ready for retirement and want to enjoy coastal living while still working? The Covid pandemic has shown that many businesses can function perfectly well with employees working from home.
Seaside locations, once known for low-paid, seasonal jobs, are now viable places to live and work thanks to the shift towards remote working. With Brexit complications, the cost of living crisis, and the surge in staycations, owning a home on Britain’s coast rather than a foreign riviera is becoming increasingly appealing.
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Property prices are generally rising, but in desirable locations, they’re skyrocketing. So, here are some homes on the Lancashire coast that are on the market right now and all for less than £50,000.
Queen’s Promenade, Bispham – £15,000
This leasehold flat on Queen’s Promenade in Bispham is going under the hammer with a guide price of £15,000. It includes a deception room, kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom.
The Rightmove listing states: “The property benefits from sea views. Access to a communal rear patio. The extensive shops and amenities of Blackpool town centre are close by.”
It will be sold at auction on June 19 by Long-based allsop. View the full listing and more pictures here.
Lonsdale Road, Blackpool – £16,000
This fully furnished flat on Lonsdale Road in Blackpool is being marketed as a “100% prime investment opportunity”. Future Property Auctions is selling the property on June 13 with a guide price of £16,000.
It includes a lounge, bedroom with double bed, kitchen, and a separate bathroom with a bath and shower. The first floor studio property is located in the heart of the coastal resort and was previously used as a holiday let apartment.
The Rightmove listing says: “SUPER LOCATION within minutes’ of the town centre and massive array of attractions including the Famous Blackpool Tower, Winter Gardens and Pleasure Beach. Extremely well placed for Blackpool F.C.
“POTENTIALLY EXTREMELY HIGH YIELDING INVESTMENT. Similar sized apartments within Blackpool typically command a rental income of up to £300 per week in peak season for short-term rental.
“The area boasts massive demand for long and short-term rental thanks to super location with Blackpool traditionally enjoying massive visitor numbers in summer and then for the Illuminations in winter.”
View the full listing and more pictures here.
Lonsdale Road, Blackpool – £40,000
Also situated on Lonsdale Road is this two-bedroom ground floor flat. The leasehold property will be sold by online auction with a starting bid of £40,000.
Tiger Sales and Lettings in Blackpool says it could be an ‘ideal buy to let investment due to its ideal location close to the popular Blackpool Promenade’. There is a garage to the rear and the flat comes with two bedrooms, a shower room, living room, bathroom and kitchen.
View the full listing and more pictures here.
The Hamlet, Lytham St Annes – £45,000
Further down the coast is this one-bedroom studio apartment in Lytham St Annes. Situated on The Hamlet, it is advertised buy Entwistle Green as an ideal first home or rental property.
There is ‘no onward chain delay’ and includes a dressing area, allocated parking and open views. The leasehold property was recently reduced to just £45,000.
The Rightmove listing reads: “In brief the property comprises – communal entrance, stairs to the first floor landing, entrance to the apartment, fitted kitchen, bathroom, dressing area and living room/bedroom. To the external elevation there are communal gardens, communal off road parking and open views across Blackpool airport. The property further benefits from double glazing.”
View the full listing and more pictures here.
Westcliffe Drive, Morecambe – £50,000
Coming in at just under £50,000 is this two-bedroom park home in Heysham, Morecambe, offering a generous reception room and a separate kitchen. The bedrooms feature integrated wardrobes and there’s a bathroom.
The Rightmove listing says: “While this property is in need of modernisation, it is conveniently located close to shops and amenities, providing a potential opportunity to customise and create a comfortable living space. This park home offers the promise of transformation and personalisation, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a project in a convenient location.”
View the full listing and more pictures here.