Site of former Wirral church now home to 23 new apartments

The site of a former derelict church in Wirral has been transformed into 23 apartments, with five available to purchase on a shared ownership basis.

The apartments form part of a wider block of 23 properties known as Gospel Heights, which now stands on the site of the 100-year-old Gospel Hall, in Pensby Road, which was demolished after becoming derelict and unused.

Shared ownership allows buyers to purchase a proportion of their home, while paying rent to the housing association which owns the remainder.

Apartments start from £47,500 for a quarter share of each apartment providing a ‘more affordable option,’ for home-buyers at a time of high interest rates and squeezed affordability, said Lily Crossland, sales manager at Auxesia Homes.

Auxesia Homes acquired the five low-cost home ownership apartments in Heswall, after securing a £600,000 bridging loan from Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, which has a £6.4bn loan book and provides secured loans to businesses and individuals.

Auxesia, which has been operating across the North West and Yorkshire since 2018. Its chief operating officer, Ryan Blair, said: “Having worked with Together since 2018, we have a fantastic relationship with their team.

“Two of the apartments have already sold.”

Alex Bodie, head of social housing at Together, said: “The town of Heswall has a rich and longstanding history, dating back further than the Doomsday book.

“It’s known for great shopping facilities and has a fantastic coffee shop culture – the perfect place to for aspiring homeowners to settle down and get on the property ladder.”