Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, has cut the ribbon to officially mark the completion of Livv Housing Group’s phase two development at The Watchfactory in Prescot, Merseyside. The transformative project has delivered 191 affordable new homes, creating a thriving, intergenerational community.
The Watchfactory Phase Two features a range of properties, with 80 two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses, 8 one-and-two-bedroom bungalows, and 103 one-and-two-bedroom apartments spread across three blocks.
The mixed-tenure scheme includes homes for affordable rent, shared ownership and rent to buy, ensuring accessibility for everyone – from first-time buyers and families to those looking to downsize or live independently with access to support.
The development wraps around the original Grade II-listed Watch Factory building, which Livv redeveloped into an extra care facility as part of phase one in 2018. Residents of phase two have access to existing communal amenities, such as the bistro and beauty salon, enhancing the sense of community.
Built on former derelict land and replacing outdated housing, the project was delivered by Vistry Partnerships, with £9.3m grant funding from Homes England.
Speaking about the importance of developments like The Watchfactory Phase Two, Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: “Developments like this are absolutely crucial for our region’s future. Not only are they helping to regenerate areas like Prescot, they’re also providing much-needed, high-quality affordable housing for local people. By delivering a mix of homes for affordable rent, shared ownership, and rent to buy, this scheme is ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to find a place they can call home.
