Clifton Drive South, The Residence, FY8 1FS

Set in the heart of St Annes, this exclusive collection of just 23 beautifully finished apartments offers the space, comfort and practicality so often associated with bungalow living, but with something increasingly difficult to find on the Fylde Coast. A considerably more accessible price point, almost no exterior maintenance and the ability to simply lock the door and leave whenever the mood takes you. With prices starting from £250,000, The Residence presents a particularly attractive option for anyone considering a bungalow. Lift access serves every floor, the accommodation is arranged entirely on one level, and each apartment has been designed around modern, uncomplicated living. One of the available homes is the beautifully presented show apartment, which can also be purchased fully furnished, making the move about as straightforward as it gets. Equally, this is a superb proposition for anyone looking for a second home by the sea. Somewhere you can arrive on a Friday evening, park securely, open the door and immediately feel as though the weekend has started. No gardens demanding attention. No lengthy list of maintenance jobs. Just a beautifully finished home in one of the Fylde Coast's most established coastal towns. The building itself feels reassuringly private. The Residence sits within a secure gated development with automated electronic access to the parking areas, while the apartments benefit from controlled entry and secure individual entrance doors. Each home has allocated parking, with electric vehicle charging facilities also available. Lift access throughout the building adds another layer of convenience and makes the development suitable for buyers who simply don't want stairs dictating how or where they live. Inside, the apartments have been planned to make excellent use of the available space while keeping the layout open, bright and easy to live in. An entrance hallway provides a welcoming arrival and includes useful built-in storage before opening into the main living space. The open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen form the heart of the home, creating a sociable room that works equally well for relaxed everyday living or entertaining. The kitchen is fully fitted with a range of integrated appliances, while a breakfast bar creates a natural divide between the cooking and living areas without compromising the sense of space. The principal bedroom benefits from its own three piece en suite shower room, creating a private and comfortable retreat. A second double bedroom offers flexibility for guests, family or use as a home office, while a separate three-piece bathroom serves the remainder of the apartment. The result is a layout that feels both practical and refined: no wasted space, no unnecessary complication and everything arranged on one level. And then there is the location. The Residence occupies a superb position on Clifton Drive South, only around a minute's walk from St Annes Square and approximately three minutes from the promenade. Shops, cafés and restaurants are all close at hand, with Marks & Spencer directly opposite the development. It is a location that genuinely allows you to leave the car behind. St Annes itself has always offered a slightly more relaxed interpretation of life beside the sea. Its wide sandy beach, dunes, Victorian pier, promenade and beautifully maintained gardens give the town its unmistakable coastal character, while independent shops, cafés and restaurants make it somewhere that works just as well in January as it does in July. The coastline opens out towards the Ribble Estuary and Irish Sea, creating the sort of setting made for long morning walks, an afternoon on the beach or simply getting outside and enjoying the sea air. A little further along the coast, Lytham provides another side to Fylde life. Lytham Green and its iconic windmill sit beside the estuary, while the town centre offers independent boutiques, restaurants and specialist shops. Lytham Hall, Fairhaven Lake, renowned golf courses and a busy calendar of events – including Lytham Festival – all add to the appeal of an area where the coast is not simply somewhere you visit; it becomes part of everyday life. The proposition is refreshingly simple, beautiful single level living, excellent security, virtually none of the usual exterior upkeep and St Annes on your doorstep. From £250,000, with a choice of apartments currently available, including the opportunity to purchase the furnished show home.

EPC Rating: D