Carroll Group to overhaul Seaforth’s Vine House

The developer will work with Sefton Council to refurbish the vacant block to create 58 apartments for rent, after agreeing terms on a building lease.

In September last year, Sefton Council approved proposals to redevelop Vine House after being approached by Carroll Group. Before that , demolition was the most likely outcome for the block, which has been empty for a number of years.

Carroll and the local authority have now entered into a building lease, with Sefton Council keeping the freehold of the building until the refurbishment is complete.

Cllr Daren Veidman, Sefton Council’s cabinet member with responsibility for housing, said: “I am delighted we have been able to reach agreement with Carroll Group to bring Vine House back into use and provide homes for people with a connection to the area.

“We are committed to tackling the huge need for housing in Sefton, so it’s great to see these 58 apartments coming back into use instead of the building being demolished.

“The work will also mean wider improvements to the area and will benefit the local community in Seaforth.”

Terry Carroll, managing director of Carroll Group, said: “We are a family-run building company with real experience in delivering residential housing, and we are proud to be working with Sefton Council to bring Vine House back into use.

“We are working closely with Sefton Council to ensure we can offer incentives like discounted rents to local people that meet the local connection criteria.

“Our aim is to create a sustainable, high-quality development that not only provides much needed homes but also genuinely regenerates the local area. We are committed to delivering a scheme that the community in Seaforth can be proud of for years to come.”