Knowsley based housing association, Livv Housing Group, has handed over the first set of keys at its new build apartments in Prescot. Clockwork Court is an extra care apartment block that is part of the phase two development at The Watchfactory, which comprises 191 new homes.
Clockwork Court is located next to the historic Grade II listed Watchfactory building, which Livv transformed into an extra care scheme in 2018. The new three-storey building offers 25 one and two-bedroom apartments for affordable rent, providing customers aged 55 and over with the opportunity to live independently while having access to existing care services and facilities.
Yvonne Westhead-Fyles, Director of Development at Livv Housing Group, commented: “We’re excited to hand over the keys to our first customer at Clockwork Court and to bring much-needed new affordable homes to our local community.”
“Clockwork Court is the first of our new apartment blocks. Designed for extra care, the apartments have everything our customers need to be supported in living happy and fulfilling lives.
“The building stands prominently at the front of the site. Inside, it pays tribute to the rich history of the former Watch Factory, with watch-themed motifs and signage throughout. Built to high specification, it offers customers a truly beautiful place that they can proudly call home.”
The first customer to move into Clockwork Court was 79-year-old Brian. Expressing his joy in moving into his new home, he said: “I’m absolutely elated with my new apartment. After living in my previous home for nearly 20 years, the four flights of stairs were becoming a struggle due to my medical condition.
“The new apartment block is stunning, and having a lift makes it so much easier for me. The apartment block wraps around the Extra Care building, and I have access to the bistro and care services if I need them.”
More customers are expected to move into Clockwork Court over the coming months. The final phase of the development, Watchmaker Court, has also recently been completed and will offer apartments for shared ownership.
