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ACCOMMODATION TO LET CHESTERFIELD DR L33, 3 bed house ch,dg. £450pcm. 0151 734 1112 L17 Dalmeny St. 2 bed terr. GCH, unfurn, £550 pcm + dep. 0151 4940944.
BOOTLE L20 Beatrice St, 2 bed ch, dg. DSS welcome £400pcm. 07411 934221 OLD SWAN 1 bed fully furn, s/c flat £360pcm dep reqd 07585 953761
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L17 Sefton Park Lge s/c bedsit £325pcm inc C/Tax No Dss 07850 962485 L 9 3 bed house DG, GCH, £500 pcm, dep req’d, no DSS. 07739 159072.
BEATRICE ST 2 BED Hse, £325pcm 0151 949 0120 or 07584 418806 CH42 2 bed house, DHS ok, £95pw 0151 356 7551
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ISMAY RD L21, 2 bd hse ch, dg £100pw. 0151 734 1112 GRAY ST L20 2 bd house ch dg £100pw. 0151 734 1112 L21 FIELD LANE, 2 bed apt, canal views, dg, gch 933 2313 L 2 1 R I D D O C K R D 3 Bed refurb, dg/gch 0151 933 2313 L 2 0 B E A T R I C E S T 2 bed refurb, dg/gch 0151 933 2313
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GUIDE ... to home improvement UP AND AWAY: A man applies stain block to his ceiling, and inset, a woman uses a long roller to paint her ceiling
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Top Tip If your home’s staircase has cracks along the top of the skirting board where movement occurs, the best product to use for this, and any wood cracking (or that could crack) with movement, is a flexible wood filler, such as Polycell Woodflex, (from £4.99 for 330ml, Homebase). It’s easy to apply, dries quickly and can be used indoors and out, which is really useful, so it can replace a number of different wood fillers in your toolbox.
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EILINGS are awkward to work on and, of course, not as noticeable as walls, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore them when they get tatty. The trouble is that the ceiling should be decorated before the rest of the room, because of splatters and drips, so if it’s just the ceiling that needs attention, you’ll have to decorate with care. Ceilings get stained by things such as water leaks, candles, light bulbs, and smoke from real fires. Scrubbing the stain and repainting can work, but you often need to use a (solvent-based) stain-block paint, such as Polycell One Coat Stain Stop (£16.99 for 1ltr, Homebase) or Ronseal Anti-Damp Paint (from £8.98 for 250ml, B&Q) first to prevent the stain from reappearing. As these paints can be pretty thick and so hard to apply neatly, you may want to try using an emulsion that blocks stains instead, such as Polycell 3 in 1 BaseCoat (£32.98 for 5ltr, B&Q) or Polycell Crack-Free Ceilings (from £21.98 for 2.5ltr, B&Q) if you have a large area to cover. These don’t conceal all stains but are much easier to work with. When using a solvent-based paint on a ceiling, it’s essential to wear protective glasses or goggles because you don’t want to risk getting the paint in your eyes. Wearing goggles (and a shower cap) is a good idea whenever you’re painting a ceiling because the paint will splatter all over your face and hair. You can avoid this by slotting your paint
Do the ceilings in your home need some TLC? They’re prone to problems, but there are solutions, says Julia Gray
roller into an extension pole, so you paint standing on the floor, rather than at the top of a ladder. This is easier but makes it harder to get a good finish, because you can’t see the bits you’ve missed and the mistakes you’ve made so easily from the floor. The easiest paints to use on ceilings, especially if you’re not decorating the rest of the room, are semi-solid ones, which splatter and drip less because they’re not runny. You could also use a roller that has the paint inside it, such as the Bosch PPR 250 electric paint roller (£129.99, Argos). This pumps the paint from the tin to the roller via a tube, so there’s almost no chance of drips and splatters. If the ceiling’s less than perfect, make sure you use a matt paint because one with a sheen will highlight the imperfections. Ceilings are prone to hairline cracks, especially if there’s movement above, and these can be hard to eradicate long term. For large cracks, use a hairline-crack or flexible filler, but for small ones, again try Polycell 3 in 1 BaseCoat or Polycell Crack-Free Ceilings, which will fill hairline cracks as well as blocking stains, or Ronseal Flexible Basecoat
(from £19.98 for 2.5ltr, B&Q), which is designed to cover hairline cracks in one coat. Whatever you use, the cracks usually come back after a number of weeks or months. The only way to stop this is to paper the ceiling with lining paper, which should contain the cracks even if they reappear. Bear in mind, though, that lining paper will eventually start to peel off, even if it takes years. If you’re having the ceiling replastered, the plasterer should tape the hairline cracks to prevent them from coming through the new plaster, but if they miss any, the cracks will reappear. Lath and plaster ceilings (and walls) are particularly prone to hairline cracks and if you want to eradicate them completely, you’ll have to pull the ceiling down and start again, which is a big and extremely messy job. Textured wallpaper was often used in decades past to conceal less-than-perfect ceilings, but it has no place in a modernised home. If you want to remove it, use a steam wallpaper stripper, but be prepared for the plaster underneath to be in a poor state. You can also use a wallpaper stripper to steam off Artex from a ceiling, although, again, the plaster underneath may have seen better days. To cover the Artex instead, use Polycell Smooth Over Your Textured Ceilings (£29 for 5ltr, B&Q), which is designed to be plastering made easy for DIYers, or get a plasterer to skim over it. This is an easier option, but plasterers tend to be messy, so be prepared.
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Lot 11 Vacant Residential 35 Hornbeam Road, Walton, Liverpool, L9 1JA Guide Price £60,000-£65,000
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Lot 81 Commercial Investment 116 Muirhead Avenue East, Liverpool, L11 1EL Guide Price £45,000+
Lot 35 Vacant Residential 48 Garrick Street, Liverpool, L7 4LF Guide Price £35,000-£40,000
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Lot 82 Vacant Residential 2/4 James Street & 1 Chapel Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2LS Guide Price £95,000+
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Lot 83 Vacant Residential 9 Rufford Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 3BD Guide Price £100,000 - £125,000
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BOSCH has come up with the perfect Christmas pressie for home improvers – the special-edition IXO Gourmet (£59.99, www.johnlewis.com), a cordless screwdriver that comes with corkscrew and pepper-grinding attachments, so that’s dinner and DIY sorted. And it’s not just pepper – the grinding attachment can also be used for salt and dried spices. You simply slot the attachments into the end of the IXO and press the trigger in the normal way – it couldn’t be easier. The IXO itself is really compact, ergonomic and well designed, with comfy, rubberised grips, a built-in work light, 10 screwdriver bits, and useful indicator lights. It even comes in an attractive brushed-metal tin, so it’s a power tool with panache.
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1 Bold Street, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7RY £45,000+ 14–16 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1EW £20,000+ 59/59a Duke Street, St. Helens, Merseyside WA10 2JF £120,000+ 61 Duke Street, St. Helens, Merseyside WA10 2JF SOLD PRIOR 116 Muirhead Avenue East, Liverpool, L11 1EL £45,000+ NEW
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34 Land to the rear of 2–14 Frederick Lunt Avenue, Knowsley L34 0HF £40–50,000 60 Boatyard, Ynys Faelog, St Georges Road, Menai Bridge, Gwynedd LL59 5EU £140,000+
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95 College Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0RN £40,000+ 34 Elm Drive, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 4NA £45,000+ 17 Carole Close, Sutton Leach, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 4PW £55,000+ 138 Edge Lane, Edge Hill, Liverpool L7 5NA £165,000+ 231 Walton Village, Liverpool L4 6TH £45–50,000 7 Queens Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH42 1QY £125,000+ 24 Tudor Street, Liverpool L6 6AQ £30–35,000 Flat 3, 69 Shaw Street, Liverpool L6 1HL £35–40,000 2 Rhodesia Road, Liverpool L9 9BU £35–40,000 72 Bligh Street, Liverpool L15 0HF £40,000+ Flats 1–4, 123 Hartington Road, Toxteth, Liverpool L8 0SF £135,000+ 78 Bligh Street, Liverpool L15 0HF £40,000+ 3 Melling Avenue, Liverpool L9 0JY £30–35,000 2 Parkinson Road, Liverpool L9 1DL £30–35,000 111 Station Road, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside WA11 0JN £25,000+ 89 Bardsay Road, Liverpool L4 5SG £35,000+ 28 Kingsdale Road, Liverpool L18 1LD £90,000+ Flat 3, 25 Denman Drive, Liverpool L6 £55–60,000 42 Bentley Road, Liverpool L8 0SZ £130,000+
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49 Premises and Land at Rose Place, St Anne Street, Liverpool L3 3BN £90,000+
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692–696 Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool L13 5XG £190,000+ 8–10 East Prescot Road, Liverpool L14 1PW £85,000+ 91 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 1NY £40–45,000 10 Larkhill Lane, Clubmoor, Liverpool L13 9BR £60,000+ 166 & 168 Prescot Road, Fairfield, Liverpool L7 0JD £40–45,000 71 Linacre Road, Litherland, Liverpool L21 8NP £95,000+ 179 Linacre Road, Liverpool L21 8JS £50,000+ 167 Westminster Road, Liverpool L4 4LR £50,000+ Unit 1, Helena Street, Liverpool L9 1BH £35–40,000 42 Russell Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 1RJ £45–50,000 41 Hawthorne Road, Litherland, Liverpool L20 2DQ £30–35,000 93 Rocky Lane, Liverpool L6 £30–35,000 247 County Road, Walton, Liverpool L4 5PE £45–50,000 49 Wallasey Road, Wallasey, Merseyside CH45 4NN £150,000+ Park View Hostel, 239–241 Netherfield Road North, Liverpool L5 3PN £200–225,000 219 Hoylake Road, Wirral, Merseyside CH46 0SJ SOLD PRIOR 51–53 Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 7AP £165,000 21 Bentinck Place, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 4DR £10–15,000 355 Aigburth Road, Liverpool L17 0BP £50–55,000
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17 Weardale Road, Liverpool L15 5AU £95,000+ 35 Ottley Street, Liverpool L6 3AL £30–35,000 29 Morella Road, Liverpool L4 8ST £40,000+ 14 Romley Street, Liverpool L4 5TD £30–35,000 110 Honeyhall Road, Halewood Liverpool L26 1TQ £70,000+ 7 Colwell Road, Liverpool L14 8XY £30–35,000 35 Hornbeam Road, Walton, Liverpool L9 1JA £60–65,000 33 St Andrews Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L4 2RJ £25–30,000 58 Eaton Avenue, Litherland, Liverpool L21 6NQ £35–40,000 2 Turmar Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside CH61 7XB £125,000+
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4 Abbey Road, Liverpool L6 0AS £30–35,000 36 Galloway Street, Liverpool L7 6PD £35–40,000 20 Antonio Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 2EY £35–40,000 8 Osborne Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool L13 8AT £55,000+ 4 Johnson Street, Southport, Merseyside PR9 0BQ £80,000+ 48 Garrick Street, Liverpool L7 4LF £35–40,000 15 Ocean Road, Liverpool L21 8NH £50–55,000 21 Balfour Street, Liverpool L4 0SD £30–35,000 55 Heyes Street, Liverpool L5 6SE £45,000+ 29 Winslow Street, Liverpool L4 4DH £30–35,000 79 Hinton Street, Fairfield, Liverpool L6 3AP £30–35,000 Apt 1, 34 Deane Road, Liverpool L7 0ETnil reserve WITHDRAWN 16 Church Road, Liverpool L13 2BA POSTPONED Flat 1, 3 Newsham Drive, Liverpool L6 7UG £20–25,000 27 Bell Road, Wallasey, Merseyside CH44 8DJ £50–55,000 2a Hereford Road, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 1EQ £25–30,000 86 Cambridge Road, Liverpool L21 1EZ £50,000+ 4 Harebell Street, Liverpool L5 7RP £30–35,000 58 Queens Drive, West Derby, Liverpool L13 0AJ SOLD PRIOR 74 Bligh Street, Liverpool L15 0HF £40,000+ 99 Peel Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4JX £40,000+ 16 Langdale Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3BX £30–35,000 328 Binns Road, Liverpool L13 1DD £25,000+ 59 Kimberley Drive, Liverpool L23 5TA SOLD PRIOR 80 28 Plumer Street, Liverpool L15 1EE £40–45,000 82 2/4 James Street & 1 Chapel Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2LS £95,000+ NEW 83 9 Rufford Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 3BD £100,000 - £125,000 NEW
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NE Park West, the city’s striking waterfront apartment complex, has unveiled its new range of signature studio apartments. Each apartment, designed by award-winning interior designers, Kingston Shaw, is unique and offers a fun alternative for house hunters. Apartment C7.10 offers a patriotic nod to the Jubilee year, dominated by a large Union flag design covering the entire floor of the apartment. Whereas apartment A7.10 has more of a retro vibe, with a large Pop Art image decorating one wall. Apartment A7.10 will set you back £94,000, whereas C7.10 rises to a still attractive £103,000. Guy Butler, Projects Director at Grosvenor, says: “We wanted to create a space in which people can see themselves living straight away, enjoying the fun lifestyle that One Park West offers. “We have had a great reaction to the apartments and we have more innovative and fun designs in the pipeline.” Kate Kingston, managing director of interior designers Kingston Shaw. adds: “We wanted the look and feel of the apartment to reflect the city as being both exciting and stylish, delivered with a sense of fun. “It’s great to have created such unique apartments right in the heart of Liverpool.” Meanwhile One Park West has got into the Christmas spirit in more ways than one. It has announced that, to celebrate the festive period, it is offering 12% discount on all of its two bedroom apartments*. The offer, which runs from
December 1-17, gives those looking to buy an opportunity to save between £19,800 and £35,400 on the available two bedroom apartments. Described as the jewel in the crown of Liverpool One, Grosvenor’s One Park West was designed by Cesar Pelli in 2008,and contains 326 apartments, a 24-hour gym, restaurants, offices and car parking complemented by
Liverpool’s waterfront, park and city views. ◆ People wanting more information on the apartments at One Park West should contact Kingston Shaw Residential on 0151 232 3333, or visit the new marketing suite open seven days a week. For more information on the range of apartment homes available, visit www.oneparkwest.co.uk.
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Christmas gifts to Gifts for the home should be on everyone's present list this Christmas. Gabrielle Fagan picks a sackful of goodies to suit every style of interior
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GIFTS with style will always be welcome and stay on display long after the Christmas decorations have been packed away.
FANCY A COFFEE?: Serve coffee in an elegant, limited edition Belle eight-cup cafetiere, £31.95, La Cafetiere, which has an appropriate crisp white and silver design reminiscent of cascading snowflakes (www. lacafetier. com)
WORLDLY WISE: All that glitters should be gold this season as metallics bring a shine to rooms. Dress a desk with Dwell's copper desk globe, £79. You could use it to help you pinpoint a sunshine destination in the New Year! (www.dwell.co.uk)
FIRELIGHT: Get a natural glow with a Philippi fire oil lamp, £120.50, Occa-Home. The glass and aluminium trimmed bowl is filled with natural stones and fibreglass wicks and resembles a small fire (www.occa-home.co.uk)
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City centre, £675pcm
Aintree, oo £650pcm
PART of a recently constructed development built on the site of the old Marymount Convent, this one bedroom, first floor apartment would ideally suit a single occupant or a couple. Inside comprises a hall, good sized lounge and a kitchen fitted with a range of base and wall units, laminate flooring, an inset hob and an electric oven. There is one bedroom and a shower room with a double sized shower cubicle. Outside, there is a dedicated parking space. The property is unfurnished. Applicants must be mature, in employment and non-smokers; no pets. ● Boughey & Dalziel, 0151 638 6255
THIS four bedroom end town house is arranged over three floors and enjoys a popular location on a modern estate. On the ground floor is an entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, utility room and wc. Upstairs are two bedrooms and an en-suite shower room. Plus, there are two further bedrooms and main bathroom to the second floor. Outside the property has front and rear gardens, plus a driveway which provides ample space for off road parking and leads to a garage. Additional benefits include gas central heating and double glazing. The property is available unfurnished. ● Loc8, 0151 531 1089
THIS fabulous, two bedroom, seventh floor apartment is situated right in the heart of Liverpool within walking distance of Liverpool ONE and the Albert Dock. Inside the apartment offers bright and spacious accommodation and is double glazed and centrally heated. Inside comprises an open plan lounge/dining area and fully integrated modern kitchen, as well as two double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. The property is fully-furnished and has fitted laminate flooring throughout, plus a lift to all floors and a door entry system. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923
THIS spacious, four bedroom fully-renovated house is located in a desirable area, within close proximity to shops, supermarkets and transport links. Inside the accommodation briefly comprises a large entrance hall, two reception rooms, a large kitchen/diner with patio doors to the rear and a downstairs bathroom. Upstairs is a large landing, four sizeable bedrooms, and a contemporary bathroom. To the rear there is a patio area and a newly landscaped garden that would cater for all buyers. The property also benefits from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003
City centre, £500pcm
Meols, £1,150pcm
Aigburth, £550pcm
Birkenhead, from £350pcm
THIS two bedroom, ground floor apartment is conveniently located in a modern development on the eastern side of the city. The property boasts easy access to shops, bars, restaurants, the universities and the hospital, as well as having excellent transport links within walking distance. The accommodation comprises a reception room, kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom and single bedroom. The apartment is offered on a furnished basis with a full range of fixtures and fittings. The property also boasts allocated parking, security access and a viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that is on offer. ● Venmore, 0151 236 4400
AVAILABLE to let is this four bedroom family home which has been beautifully presented and offers spacious accommodation. Situated in a sought-after location close to Queens Park, the property enjoys sea views. Inside the accommodation briefly comprises a lounge, second reception room/diner, a stunning fitted kitchen, four bedrooms and a bathroom. Additional benefits include double glazing, gas central heating and contemporary fittings throughout. Outside the property enjoys a garden to the rear. Available to let on an unfurnished basis. No pets, smokers or DSS. ● Bradshaw Henderson Lettings, 0151 342 0051
AVAILABLE to let is this attractive two bedroom, first floor apartment. Situated in a popular residential area off Aigburth Road, the property offers convenient access to shops, bars and restaurants, as well as Lark Lane and Sefton Park. Inside the accommodation briefly comprises a lounge, integrated kitchen with white goods, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is off road parking. The property is available immediately and let on an unfurnished basis. Additional benefits include gas central heating and double glazing. An early viewing of the property is strongly recommended. No smokers/pets/DSS. ● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 281 8181
A SELECTION of one and two bedroom, ground floor apartments are available to let at this Birkenhead property, with no deposit for a limited time. Tastefully appointed, each of the stylish apartments has the benefit of double glazing, electric heating, neutral décor and carpets throughout. All of the apartments have a lounge and a recently fitted kitchen with the advantage of an oven and a hob. There is also a recently fitted bathroom with shower, plus one or two bedrooms, depending on the apartment. Early viewing is advised to appreciate all that these one or two bedroom apartments have to offer. ● Barnes Property Management, 0151 653 3340
DESIGNER STYLE: Please catwalk queens and those with a desire for designer labels with a Morphing cushion, £94.50, embellished with the name of its designer, Jean Paul Gaultier, and a tattoo style design of a red rose (www.amara.co.uk) TUNE IN: Celebrate retro-style (and tune into the carol services) with a handsome radio, the Evoke Mio by Orla Kiely Abacus Edition, £149.95, from John Lewis or www.pure.com
FLOWER POWER: Vivid seasonal arrangements will contrast well with a grey Brissi holly vase, £38, John Lewis
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I’LL DRINK TO THAT: Hot drinks will have a touch of class when served in Dwell's ring cup, £24.95. It's black with a gold ring-shaped handle, accented by a large diamante. It comes packed in a lined jewellery box with only the ring showing
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HERE'S only one problem with buying people lovely Christmas gifts for their home – and that's fighting the urge to keep them for yourself ! Present-giving is particularly risky this year because there's such a beautiful selection of homeware around that you might find yourself sorely tempted to squirrel items away for your personal use. But if you're playing Santa do at least ensure that you match your choice of gift to the recipient's home style, even if it's not your taste. No-one will thank you for a piece that you love but which jars with their decor and they then have to display every time you visit. Check out our guide to buys for every budget and every room in the house:
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TIME FOR TEA: Spoil tea connoisseurs who insist on a loose leaf brew with an Alessi tea strainer with bird cage, £67, Alessi or John Lewis. Its silver cage is topped by a red bird and it produces a soothing chirping sound when used
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City centre 0151 236 2332 citycentre@suttonkersh.co.uk
Lettings 0151 207 5923 lettings@suttonkersh.co.uk
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CHURCH ROAD | L24 £1,800 PCM
JACKSFIELD WAY | L19 £1,200 PCM
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BEETHAM PLAZA | L2 £129,950
ARMSTRONG QUAY | L3 £122,000
BURLINGTON STREET | L3 £119,950
ULLET ROAD | L17 £495 PCM
PLUMER STREET | L15 £495 PCM
THE SIDINGS | L7 £550 PCM
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NATURAL materials offer touch-me textures of finishes like faux fur and bring out the more adventurous side of rustic.
Sweet & seasonal
CHOOSE cheery red, the traditional colour for the season, as well as iconic images from reindeers to robins for a home with jingle bells style.
HIDE AND SEEK: Extra seating is always useful when family and friends descend but banish saggy beanbags. Opt instead for a circular real cowhide footstool, £429, Marks & Spencer
PRETTY: Guard against the temperature dropping by providing an extra layer of warmth with a cranberry throw, from £28, Laura Ashley, and as a finishing touch add red heart-shaped cushions, £9.98 each, from B&Q stores
SKIN DEEP: Indulge your snuggly side with a gold jaguar print faux fur throw, £149.95, Style Abode (www.styleabode.com) SMITH PLACE | L5 £84,950
COURT CHANCELLOR | L8 £105,000
SOUTH FERRY QUAY | L3 £117,500
CHANCELLOR COURT | L8 £595 PCM
CANNING STREET | L8 £625 PCM
CITY GATE WEST | L1 £650 PCM
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COTSWOLD ST | L7 £74,950
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FRANCINE CLOSE | L3 £79,950 ● ● ● ● ● ●
Second Floor Apartment Two Bedrooms Lounge Gas Central Heating Car Parking Space No Chain
HUSKINSON STREET | L8 £695 PCM
DENMAN DRIVE | L6 £600 PCM
PALL MALL | L3 £600 PCM
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suit all tastes Nice & natural
MERTON ROAD | L20 £249,950
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SNOWY SCENE: A reindeer accessory is a must-have. There's a charming scene of a child hanging baubles on a reindeer's antlers on the Christmas Snow Print cushion, £12, Marks & Spencer STUMPED FOR A GIFT? A beautiful alternative is a chunky tree trunk stool, £149, Dwell, made from a single piece of a teak tree
WARM UP: Keep toes cosy with a sheepskin rug, £335, Celtic Sheepskin
SETPIECE: A red and silver candelabra, £28, would make a perfect focal point for a Christmas table, or a poinsettia pillar candle, decorated with red blooms and a sparkle finish, £8.40, both Laura Ashley
HOLIDAY TREAT: Watching old movies and having afternoon tea is one of the rituals of the holiday. Make the occasion special with a robin teapot, £10, Bhs and a Brissi cake plate and butterfly-decorated glass dome, £48, John Lewis
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... to outside
Is fake as good as
Fewer than one in five households will have a real Christmas tree this year, according to a new report. Hannah Stephenson investigates the claim and finds out if a killer fungus is likely to affect supplies and prices of this year’s Christmas trees
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OWEVER much fake Christmas trees have improved over the years, I don’t think I’ll ever allow myself to buy one, as they never match the colour, texture and scent of the real thing. However, it seems I’m in the minority, as according to a new Which? report, less than one in five of us will have a real Christmas tree this year. It’s a claim disputed by many garden centres, which say the sales of their real trees haven’t diminished and that this year should be a bumper year for quality trees because of the strong new growth they will have made thanks to the heavy rainfall in the past couple of years. There has been concern that prices of real trees may be higher this year because of a mysterious disease called current season needle necrosis (CSNN) which has hit British-grown Christmas trees, turning needles brown during the summer before they drop off. CSNN is associated with a fungus which is similar to apple scab, causing some of the needles in Nordmann firs to go brown in July and August. However, this year’s trees won’t be affected as only healthy trees are cut for sale, according to the British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA). However, CSNN could affect the number of marketable trees in future years if it continues to hit UK and European trees, the association warns. It has been a problem for Christmas tree growers in the US for many years, but it is only in the last two years that it has become more noticeable in the European crop. The tree fungus scare could be a storm in a teacup, says Tim Clapp, head of trees and horticulture for The Garden Centre Group, which represents 129 UK garden centres. “It won’t affect our supplies at all,” he says. “Necrosis is nothing new and it’s
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not a killer which would wipe out fields of Nordmanns. Customers need not worry because a tree with necrosis won’t be cut and put out for sale, because it looks dead. “I think it’s hit the press because of the problem we’ve got with ash dieback.” Necrosis has not affected
award-winning garden centre chain Hillier’s supplies and in fact it’s been such a great growing year for trees that Hillier is dropping its prices. A 6ft Nordmann will cost £39.99, £5 less than last year. Pip Bensley, Hillier nursery stock buyer, says of CSNN: “The problem is that no one has identified what’s happening. “The fungus has been around for years but without research we don’t know if it has changed or what will happen. It’s a case of watching and waiting.” Work is currently being undertaken by Scandinavian and British growers to better
understand the condition. The BCTGA has started fungicide trials on a wood of 1,000 Nordmann firs in the Midlands. It recently approved a CSNN strategy to gain sufficient knowledge over the next year to be able to prevent CSNN - currently a relatively minor problem for most British growers - becoming more widespread. As for the fake versus real argument, Bensley says: “For us, fake trees don’t outsell real trees. “When times are tough, people return to childhood values and Christmas is very much a time where the act of going out to choose a tree together is reassuring.”
Best Of The Bunch Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) The thick, leathery dark green leaves of laurus nobilis make the bay tree a favourite for topiary, especially in potagers and herb gardens. But if you have it in a pot, you can bring it into a cool area of the house, such as a hallway, where you can decorate it with dried fruits, fairy lights and other baubles to bring some festive cheer to your home. As a culinary herb, it has the added advantage of being edible as well as pleasing to the eye. L. nobilis will grow into a
pyramid-shaped tree 6m high or more if left unpruned, but it’s easier to keep the plant small by trimming it in summer and placing it somewhere where its aromatic, glossy leaves will be appreciated. It is susceptible to frost, so if you’re leaving a pot outside, place it in a sheltered spot near the house. It will grow in any reasonable soil in a sheltered site, thriving in sun or partial shade. Water the tree well before you bring it indoors and don’t let the compost dry out.
The Which? survey did not correlate with a survey of 2,000 people by B&Q, which found that 55% of British people will choose a real tree over a fake one. The advantages of fake trees are obvious – they don’t shed needles, can be easily shaped to requirements and last a long time. But Harry Brightwell, secretary of the BCTGA, says the value of real Christmas trees needs to be emphasised, particularly their pine scent. “If people aren’t buying a real tree, they are missing out on a real Christmas,” he says. “Reports say that looking at a tree has a soothing effect which is
Things to do this week ● Take cuttings of shrubs, roses and soft fruit bushes ● Continue to harvest leeks and Brussels sprouts ● Dig up remaining carrots and parsnips and store them in the fridge or shed, before winter frost makes the ground impossible to dig ● Clean pond filters and check all cables for pumps and lights if leaving them in the pond ● Plant summer-fruiting raspberry canes. ● Pot up cyclamen seedlings sown in late summer, for next year, using John Innes No 1 compost ● Clean gardening equipment including dirty pots, which should be washed in a weak solution or garden disinfectant and
stored away for the winter ● Clean out bird boxes, removing old nesting material, before birds start looking for winter roosts ● Protect slightly tender plants from frost, such as kniphofias (red hot pokers), by tying the foliage together firmly to protect the crown of the plant, and penstemons, which can be covered with bracken or straw secured with netting or a loose mulch such as bark chippings ● Cut down grasses and bamboos that are not ornamental in winter before they start looking too messy ● Protect cauliflower curds by snapping the leaves over them and tying in place
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Good enough to eat Pruning fruit trees Canning Street, Liverpool £475,000 ● Victorian townhouse in Georgian Qtr ● Six Bedrooms ● Roof terrace ● Atrium style galleried landing ● Double Garage to rear ● Accommodation over four floors ● Bathroom or toilet facilities to each floor
Pall Mall, Liverpool £120,000 ● Second floor apartment ● Two double bedrooms ● Fitted kitchen with appliances ● Open plan lounge/diner ● Balcony ● Situated in Commercial district of city centre
Navigation Wharf, Liverpool £299,950 ● Three storey modern town-house ● Great views across Liverpool Marina ● Occupying a corner plot ● 3/4 Bedrooms ● En-suite Shower room / Downstairs w.c. ● Integral Garage ● Available with NO CHAIN!
Mariners Wharf, Liverpool Reduced to £99,950 ● Fabulous Marina views ● Second floor apartment ● One double bedroom ● Through Lounge/Diner ● Seperate kitchen ● Gas Central heating system ● Allocated parking
Lisburn Lane, Clubmoor £130,000 ● Semi detached house ● Corner plot ● Gardens to three sides ● Conservatory to rear ● UPVC double glazed windows ● Gas central heating system ● Tastefully presented throughout
Newsham Park, Liverpool £94,950 ● Converted Victorian Villa ● Stylish second floor apartment ● Two bedrooms En-suite shower room ● Spacious Lounge ● Breakfast Kitchen with integrated appliances ● Contemporary bathroom ● Gas central heating system ● Double glazed windows
Pall Mall, Liverpool £130,000 ● FABULOUS OUTSIDE SPACE! ● Large decked terrace ● Seperate glazed balcony ● Two double bedrooms ● Fitted kitchen with appliances ● Open plan lounge ● Panoramic cityscape views
IT’S time to tidy up those apples and pears to give them a head start in spring, as winter pruning them now will promote flowering and fruiting and help to control the shape and size of the tree. Pruning will thin the tree out, letting in more light and reducing the amount of fruit it carries, but the fruit it does bear will be bigger and better quality, with more colour and flavour. Cut out shoots that cross over
College Street South, Liverpool Reduced to £94,950 ● Upper ground floor apartment ● One bedroom plus Study/Guest bedroom ● Open plan Lounge area and fitted kitchen ● Bathroom with underfloor heating ● Secure allocated car parking space ● Proximity to Universities and Hospital
SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME: A woman shops for a real Christmas tree, and right, a beautifully decorated tree
Kenyons Steps, Liverpool £85,000 ● STUDIO apartment ● Tenth floor location ● Stylish Bathroom ● Contemporary Kitchen ● Combined Lounge/bedroom area ● Double glazed windows ● Electric heating system ● 24 hour Concierge
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Lockfields View, Liverpool Reduced to £74,950 ● Ground floor apartment ● Canal views ● Two bedrooms ● Fitted Kitchen ● Gas central heating system ● Double glazing ● Parking
going to be helpful over the Christmas period for many people. People are also becoming more green in their thinking. “Christmas trees are a crop which is grown and is helping the environment and wildlife, taking carbon dioxide out of the air. They’re also recyclable. “The fact that they are grown in Britain means it’s giving employment to people in Britain, whereas a lot of artificial trees are made in China and won’t be helping our balance of payments. “Going out and buying a real tree as a family is great. Getting an artificial one out of the loft is
not going to create a priceless memory. If you get a fake tree, you’re giving up on Christmas.” Perhaps part of the reason people plump for fake trees is because they don’t know how to keep cut trees looking fresh. This is what you should do: 1. After you have bought your tree, it should be kept outside in a cool shaded place, preferably standing in water, until it is required indoors. 2. Before bringing the tree indoors, cut half an inch off the butt to open up the pores of the tree. 3. Mount it in a water-holding
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stand or wedge it in a bucket with pebbles, small stones or screwed up newspaper and place it away from direct heat such as radiators. 4. Keep the container topped up with water every day. You will be surprised how much it needs.
If you have a small garden, look for roses that flower all summer long, as a rose that only flowers for a month takes up a lot of space and effort.
Rent short-term and rake in the profits Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool £72,500 ● Third floor apartment ● One double bedroom ● Lounge to front ● Seperate fitted kitchen ● En-suite Shower room ● Ideal buy to let investment ● Presently tenanted via A.S.T.
Dewsbury Road, Anfield £42,950 ● Mid terrace house ● Presently tenanted ● Two bedrooms ● First floor bathroom ● Gas central heating system
Bishop Road, LIverpool Reduced to £39,950 ● Repair & modernisation required ● Mid terrace house ● Three bedrooms ● Through lounge/diner ● Good sized kitchen ● Available with NO CHAIN!
City Branch Sales 0151 236 4400 Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2SH
Cavern Court, Kensington Reduced to £25,000 ● STUDIO apartment offering potential Gross rental yield of 13%! ● Estimated ERV £4,000 p.a. ● Ideal starter home or investment opportunity ● Modern Kitchen with oven and hob ● Modern bathroom with white suite ● UPVC double glazed windows ● Electric Storage heaters ● Available with NO CHAIN!
LIVERPOOL’S property investors are missing out on thousands of pounds in revenue every year because of their reliance on long-term renting, according to HouseTrip.com, one of the world’s largest providers of holiday rentals. A spokesman says that with interest in value-led, authentic and spacious accommodation at an all-time high, consumers are increasingly turning to private rentals when they plan and book their holidays, thus making short-term rentals a valuable alternative for second-home owners and property investors. The HouseTrip research
reveals that Liverpool residents could make over £22K more per year by switching from long-term rentals to short-term holiday lets. According to the figures, it would only take a landlord just 6.9 nights to secure the same amount in revenue per month as they would receive if renting out long-term for a one-bedroom, city-centre apartment. The study also details the nightly rate that can be achieved on average for a one-bedroom city centre apartment in other key destinations across the UK including Edinburgh, London and Oxford. Investors in
each other or rub together in windy weather, or any that are dead, diseased or dying and any pointing back into the middle of the tree rather than facing outwards. If you have cordons and espaliers, you’re better off pruning them in summer to encourage fruiting ’spurs’ to develop, although you can prune new stems growing above your required height, to keep the future harvesting of the fruit manageable.
Inverness benefit the most as they would only need to fill their property 4.8 nights per month in order to make the same revenue as a monthly rental based on current long-term rental averages in the city. Leeds and Edinburgh are number 2 and 3 on the list with 5.8 and 6.8 nights respectively. Lana Gower from London, who lists 12 properties on HouseTrip says: “The difference in revenue that I have already made this year compared with all the years when I was renting my apartment to long-term tenants is a considerable amount. Nowadays I can earn up to five times more a month
with HouseTrip and I have the flexibility to be able to use my property myself whenever I choose, which I never had before.” Arnaud Bertrand, founder and CEO of HouseTrip.com says: “Many investment property owners in the UK don’t realise just how much more money they could be making through short-term rentals rather than on a traditional long-term basis. At HouseTrip we are focused on offering them powerful tools to manage their property easily and efficiently and to help them generate extra revenue through renting out short-term.”
Save money by buying bare-rooted roses, which means they’ve been lifted from the fields where they were growing late in the autumn. You can buy them mail order from rose growers much more cheaply than from a garden centre when they are in flower. They should be dispatched from November to February, depending on the weather, in their dormant state.
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If a rose is not doing well, it may be in the wrong place. You can move it but only after pruning it back hard first, taking out a lot of the old wood to leave greener wood.
New mortgage offer THE mortgage war which has broken out in recent weeks was stepped up further this week as a bank launched its lowest ever two-year fixed rate. Borrowers need a hefty 40% deposit to take out HSBC’s 1.99% market-leading deal and will need to stump up a £1,999 fee, or £1,499 for HSBC current account holders. Mortgage lenders have been slashing their rates following the introduction of a multibillion-pound Government scheme in August to boost borrowing by giving lenders access to cheap
finance. The number of mortgages on the market has increased by nearly a fifth since the scheme started. HSBC is not part of the Funding for Lending scheme and said that, as with its mortgages generally, the deal is primarily funded by retail deposits. Much of the strongest competition among mortgage lenders has been aimed at people with bigger deposits, although there have been some notable exceptions, such as a fee-free deal at 3.99% being offered by the Co-op Bank for people with a 10% deposit.
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Liverpool
Cressington, £249,950
Kensington, £109,950
Wavertree, £210,000
RECENTLY modernised and improved, this Edwardian terraced house boasts a range of period features. Inside comprises a reception hall, a lounge having a splayed bay with four sash windows and a period fireplace; dining room and a refurbished breakfast kitchen. The kitchen is beautifully finished and has a range of integrated appliances, as well as French doors to the rear garden. There is also a utility room and wc to the ground floor. Upstairs is a stylish bathroom and four bedrooms. Externally the property has a good size rear town garden and an external store. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666
MODERN, well-presented and with no onward chain, this four bedroom house must be viewed. Set back from the main road, the property has off-road parking to the front. Inside, a hall with laminate flooring leads to a modern kitchen/diner with a gas hob and an electric oven, a conservatory and a lounge, which benefits from dual aspect and a fireplace. There’s also a utility room and a downstairs wc. The first floor has two double bedrooms, the master having an en-suite shower room, plus a modern family bathroom. There are two further, double bedrooms to the second floor. Outside, there’s a garage and rear garden. ● Venmore, 0151 733 9000
A WELL-presented, three bedroom, Victorian terrace house, this property is situated in the popular area of Kensington Fields. Inside, the accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, front lounge and a separate dining room. It has a light and airy kitchen with fitted appliances and a cellar providing great storage. To the first floor are three bedrooms (two double) and a family bathroom suite. The property is much improved by the current owner and benefits from double glazing and gas central heating. The house also has an enclosed rear yard. ● Entwistle Green, 0151 220 4443
THIS three bedroom, character end town house is located within the sought after area of Wavertree Garden Suburb. Inside an entrance hall gives access to a lounge with wood block flooring and a feature gas fire stove. The dining room has a Georgian-style bay window to the front, and there is a kitchen/diner. Upstairs are three double bedrooms, a bathroom and a loft. Outside there is good size, mature rear garden which overlooks a bowling green. To the side there is a driveway which leads to a garage. The property is located close to amenities including shops, schools and transport links. ● Abode, 0151 601 3003
Crosby, £169,500
Anfield, £129,950
Litherland, £140,000
Woolton, £200,000
THIS traditional, three bedroom, midterrace house is very well presented and worthy of an early inspection. On the ground floor an entrance hall gives access to a lounge with an open cast iron grate fire with slate hearth and a double glazed bay window. The dining room features a decorative fireplace, and there is a kitchen/diner incorporating a range of fitted units, built in oven, hob, beamed ceiling and feature brick wall. Upstairs are three bedrooms, plus a family bathroom comprising a two piece suite, and a separate wc. The property further benefits from gas central heating. Outside the property has a block paved courtyard to the rear. ● Loc8, 0151 924 0300
THIS modern, three bedroom detached house benefits from a single garage, gas central heating and double glazing. On the ground floor, the accommodation includes an entrance hall, which gives access to a lounge with a gas fire and laminate flooring. The dining room gives access to a fully fitted kitchen which has the benefit of appliances. There is also a utility room and a wc. Upstairs the master bedroom boasts an en-suite shower room, plus there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside the property has a driveway, garage and rear garden laid to lawn with a range of bushes and shrubs. An ideal family home, this modern, three bedroom house must be viewed. ● Farrell Heyworth: 0151 220 5020
WITH no chain and in excellent decorative order is this three bedroom semi-detached property. With amenities close by, such as shops, transport links and good schools, the area has much to offer. Inside the accommodation briefly comprises a porch, hallway, two spacious reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast area. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, and a modern family bathroom comprising a white ‘P’ shaped bath with glass shower screen, wc and wash basin. The property further benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. Outside there is a driveway to the front and a generous rear garden that’s not overlooked. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003
OCCUPYING a cul-de-sac, this modern four bedroom detached house is located in a desirable residential area. Downstairs, the accommodation includes a hallway, which gives access to a wc, lounge with a gas fire and a dining room with French doors opening to the garden. There is also a dining kitchen, which incorporates a range of wall and base units, as well as an oven, hob and hood. Upstairs there are four bedroom, two with fitted wardrobes, and a bathroom comprising a bath with mixer tap and shower extension above, wc and wash hand basin. Outside there is a drive, integral carport, and gardens to the front and rear. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666
Grassendale, £284,950
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West Derby 256 0322
Woolton 428 1357
Walton Vale 523 0800
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8 PROPERTY
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Agents’
CHOICE ★★★★
★★★★
Liverpool
Cressington, £249,950
Kensington, £109,950
Wavertree, £210,000
RECENTLY modernised and improved, this Edwardian terraced house boasts a range of period features. Inside comprises a reception hall, a lounge having a splayed bay with four sash windows and a period fireplace; dining room and a refurbished breakfast kitchen. The kitchen is beautifully finished and has a range of integrated appliances, as well as French doors to the rear garden. There is also a utility room and wc to the ground floor. Upstairs is a stylish bathroom and four bedrooms. Externally the property has a good size rear town garden and an external store. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666
MODERN, well-presented and with no onward chain, this four bedroom house must be viewed. Set back from the main road, the property has off-road parking to the front. Inside, a hall with laminate flooring leads to a modern kitchen/diner with a gas hob and an electric oven, a conservatory and a lounge, which benefits from dual aspect and a fireplace. There’s also a utility room and a downstairs wc. The first floor has two double bedrooms, the master having an en-suite shower room, plus a modern family bathroom. There are two further, double bedrooms to the second floor. Outside, there’s a garage and rear garden. ● Venmore, 0151 733 9000
A WELL-presented, three bedroom, Victorian terrace house, this property is situated in the popular area of Kensington Fields. Inside, the accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, front lounge and a separate dining room. It has a light and airy kitchen with fitted appliances and a cellar providing great storage. To the first floor are three bedrooms (two double) and a family bathroom suite. The property is much improved by the current owner and benefits from double glazing and gas central heating. The house also has an enclosed rear yard. ● Entwistle Green, 0151 220 4443
THIS three bedroom, character end town house is located within the sought after area of Wavertree Garden Suburb. Inside an entrance hall gives access to a lounge with wood block flooring and a feature gas fire stove. The dining room has a Georgian-style bay window to the front, and there is a kitchen/diner. Upstairs are three double bedrooms, a bathroom and a loft. Outside there is good size, mature rear garden which overlooks a bowling green. To the side there is a driveway which leads to a garage. The property is located close to amenities including shops, schools and transport links. ● Abode, 0151 601 3003
Crosby, £169,500
Anfield, £129,950
Litherland, £140,000
Woolton, £200,000
THIS traditional, three bedroom, midterrace house is very well presented and worthy of an early inspection. On the ground floor an entrance hall gives access to a lounge with an open cast iron grate fire with slate hearth and a double glazed bay window. The dining room features a decorative fireplace, and there is a kitchen/diner incorporating a range of fitted units, built in oven, hob, beamed ceiling and feature brick wall. Upstairs are three bedrooms, plus a family bathroom comprising a two piece suite, and a separate wc. The property further benefits from gas central heating. Outside the property has a block paved courtyard to the rear. ● Loc8, 0151 924 0300
THIS modern, three bedroom detached house benefits from a single garage, gas central heating and double glazing. On the ground floor, the accommodation includes an entrance hall, which gives access to a lounge with a gas fire and laminate flooring. The dining room gives access to a fully fitted kitchen which has the benefit of appliances. There is also a utility room and a wc. Upstairs the master bedroom boasts an en-suite shower room, plus there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside the property has a driveway, garage and rear garden laid to lawn with a range of bushes and shrubs. An ideal family home, this modern, three bedroom house must be viewed. ● Farrell Heyworth: 0151 220 5020
WITH no chain and in excellent decorative order is this three bedroom semi-detached property. With amenities close by, such as shops, transport links and good schools, the area has much to offer. Inside the accommodation briefly comprises a porch, hallway, two spacious reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast area. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, and a modern family bathroom comprising a white ‘P’ shaped bath with glass shower screen, wc and wash basin. The property further benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. Outside there is a driveway to the front and a generous rear garden that’s not overlooked. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003
OCCUPYING a cul-de-sac, this modern four bedroom detached house is located in a desirable residential area. Downstairs, the accommodation includes a hallway, which gives access to a wc, lounge with a gas fire and a dining room with French doors opening to the garden. There is also a dining kitchen, which incorporates a range of wall and base units, as well as an oven, hob and hood. Upstairs there are four bedroom, two with fitted wardrobes, and a bathroom comprising a bath with mixer tap and shower extension above, wc and wash hand basin. Outside there is a drive, integral carport, and gardens to the front and rear. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666
Grassendale, £284,950
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West Derby 256 0322
Woolton 428 1357
Walton Vale 523 0800
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Good enough to eat Pruning fruit trees Canning Street, Liverpool £475,000 ● Victorian townhouse in Georgian Qtr ● Six Bedrooms ● Roof terrace ● Atrium style galleried landing ● Double Garage to rear ● Accommodation over four floors ● Bathroom or toilet facilities to each floor
Pall Mall, Liverpool £120,000 ● Second floor apartment ● Two double bedrooms ● Fitted kitchen with appliances ● Open plan lounge/diner ● Balcony ● Situated in Commercial district of city centre
Navigation Wharf, Liverpool £299,950 ● Three storey modern town-house ● Great views across Liverpool Marina ● Occupying a corner plot ● 3/4 Bedrooms ● En-suite Shower room / Downstairs w.c. ● Integral Garage ● Available with NO CHAIN!
Mariners Wharf, Liverpool Reduced to £99,950 ● Fabulous Marina views ● Second floor apartment ● One double bedroom ● Through Lounge/Diner ● Seperate kitchen ● Gas Central heating system ● Allocated parking
Lisburn Lane, Clubmoor £130,000 ● Semi detached house ● Corner plot ● Gardens to three sides ● Conservatory to rear ● UPVC double glazed windows ● Gas central heating system ● Tastefully presented throughout
Newsham Park, Liverpool £94,950 ● Converted Victorian Villa ● Stylish second floor apartment ● Two bedrooms En-suite shower room ● Spacious Lounge ● Breakfast Kitchen with integrated appliances ● Contemporary bathroom ● Gas central heating system ● Double glazed windows
Pall Mall, Liverpool £130,000 ● FABULOUS OUTSIDE SPACE! ● Large decked terrace ● Seperate glazed balcony ● Two double bedrooms ● Fitted kitchen with appliances ● Open plan lounge ● Panoramic cityscape views
IT’S time to tidy up those apples and pears to give them a head start in spring, as winter pruning them now will promote flowering and fruiting and help to control the shape and size of the tree. Pruning will thin the tree out, letting in more light and reducing the amount of fruit it carries, but the fruit it does bear will be bigger and better quality, with more colour and flavour. Cut out shoots that cross over
College Street South, Liverpool Reduced to £94,950 ● Upper ground floor apartment ● One bedroom plus Study/Guest bedroom ● Open plan Lounge area and fitted kitchen ● Bathroom with underfloor heating ● Secure allocated car parking space ● Proximity to Universities and Hospital
SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME: A woman shops for a real Christmas tree, and right, a beautifully decorated tree
Kenyons Steps, Liverpool £85,000 ● STUDIO apartment ● Tenth floor location ● Stylish Bathroom ● Contemporary Kitchen ● Combined Lounge/bedroom area ● Double glazed windows ● Electric heating system ● 24 hour Concierge
Lace Street, Liverpool £79,950 ● Eighth floor apartment ● Two double bedrooms ● Modern fitted kitchen ● Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen ● Superb views across Liverpool landscape ● Currently tenanted.
Burroughs Gardens, Liverpool £76,950 ● Two bedroom first floor apartment ● Through lounge/diner ● Secure gated parking ● Double glazed windows ● Security alarm system ● Electric heating system ● Available with NO CHAIN!
Lockfields View, Liverpool Reduced to £74,950 ● Ground floor apartment ● Canal views ● Two bedrooms ● Fitted Kitchen ● Gas central heating system ● Double glazing ● Parking
going to be helpful over the Christmas period for many people. People are also becoming more green in their thinking. “Christmas trees are a crop which is grown and is helping the environment and wildlife, taking carbon dioxide out of the air. They’re also recyclable. “The fact that they are grown in Britain means it’s giving employment to people in Britain, whereas a lot of artificial trees are made in China and won’t be helping our balance of payments. “Going out and buying a real tree as a family is great. Getting an artificial one out of the loft is
not going to create a priceless memory. If you get a fake tree, you’re giving up on Christmas.” Perhaps part of the reason people plump for fake trees is because they don’t know how to keep cut trees looking fresh. This is what you should do: 1. After you have bought your tree, it should be kept outside in a cool shaded place, preferably standing in water, until it is required indoors. 2. Before bringing the tree indoors, cut half an inch off the butt to open up the pores of the tree. 3. Mount it in a water-holding
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stand or wedge it in a bucket with pebbles, small stones or screwed up newspaper and place it away from direct heat such as radiators. 4. Keep the container topped up with water every day. You will be surprised how much it needs.
If you have a small garden, look for roses that flower all summer long, as a rose that only flowers for a month takes up a lot of space and effort.
Rent short-term and rake in the profits Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool £72,500 ● Third floor apartment ● One double bedroom ● Lounge to front ● Seperate fitted kitchen ● En-suite Shower room ● Ideal buy to let investment ● Presently tenanted via A.S.T.
Dewsbury Road, Anfield £42,950 ● Mid terrace house ● Presently tenanted ● Two bedrooms ● First floor bathroom ● Gas central heating system
Bishop Road, LIverpool Reduced to £39,950 ● Repair & modernisation required ● Mid terrace house ● Three bedrooms ● Through lounge/diner ● Good sized kitchen ● Available with NO CHAIN!
City Branch Sales 0151 236 4400 Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2SH
Cavern Court, Kensington Reduced to £25,000 ● STUDIO apartment offering potential Gross rental yield of 13%! ● Estimated ERV £4,000 p.a. ● Ideal starter home or investment opportunity ● Modern Kitchen with oven and hob ● Modern bathroom with white suite ● UPVC double glazed windows ● Electric Storage heaters ● Available with NO CHAIN!
LIVERPOOL’S property investors are missing out on thousands of pounds in revenue every year because of their reliance on long-term renting, according to HouseTrip.com, one of the world’s largest providers of holiday rentals. A spokesman says that with interest in value-led, authentic and spacious accommodation at an all-time high, consumers are increasingly turning to private rentals when they plan and book their holidays, thus making short-term rentals a valuable alternative for second-home owners and property investors. The HouseTrip research
reveals that Liverpool residents could make over £22K more per year by switching from long-term rentals to short-term holiday lets. According to the figures, it would only take a landlord just 6.9 nights to secure the same amount in revenue per month as they would receive if renting out long-term for a one-bedroom, city-centre apartment. The study also details the nightly rate that can be achieved on average for a one-bedroom city centre apartment in other key destinations across the UK including Edinburgh, London and Oxford. Investors in
each other or rub together in windy weather, or any that are dead, diseased or dying and any pointing back into the middle of the tree rather than facing outwards. If you have cordons and espaliers, you’re better off pruning them in summer to encourage fruiting ’spurs’ to develop, although you can prune new stems growing above your required height, to keep the future harvesting of the fruit manageable.
Inverness benefit the most as they would only need to fill their property 4.8 nights per month in order to make the same revenue as a monthly rental based on current long-term rental averages in the city. Leeds and Edinburgh are number 2 and 3 on the list with 5.8 and 6.8 nights respectively. Lana Gower from London, who lists 12 properties on HouseTrip says: “The difference in revenue that I have already made this year compared with all the years when I was renting my apartment to long-term tenants is a considerable amount. Nowadays I can earn up to five times more a month
with HouseTrip and I have the flexibility to be able to use my property myself whenever I choose, which I never had before.” Arnaud Bertrand, founder and CEO of HouseTrip.com says: “Many investment property owners in the UK don’t realise just how much more money they could be making through short-term rentals rather than on a traditional long-term basis. At HouseTrip we are focused on offering them powerful tools to manage their property easily and efficiently and to help them generate extra revenue through renting out short-term.”
Save money by buying bare-rooted roses, which means they’ve been lifted from the fields where they were growing late in the autumn. You can buy them mail order from rose growers much more cheaply than from a garden centre when they are in flower. They should be dispatched from November to February, depending on the weather, in their dormant state.
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If a rose is not doing well, it may be in the wrong place. You can move it but only after pruning it back hard first, taking out a lot of the old wood to leave greener wood.
New mortgage offer THE mortgage war which has broken out in recent weeks was stepped up further this week as a bank launched its lowest ever two-year fixed rate. Borrowers need a hefty 40% deposit to take out HSBC’s 1.99% market-leading deal and will need to stump up a £1,999 fee, or £1,499 for HSBC current account holders. Mortgage lenders have been slashing their rates following the introduction of a multibillion-pound Government scheme in August to boost borrowing by giving lenders access to cheap
finance. The number of mortgages on the market has increased by nearly a fifth since the scheme started. HSBC is not part of the Funding for Lending scheme and said that, as with its mortgages generally, the deal is primarily funded by retail deposits. Much of the strongest competition among mortgage lenders has been aimed at people with bigger deposits, although there have been some notable exceptions, such as a fee-free deal at 3.99% being offered by the Co-op Bank for people with a 10% deposit.
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Fewer than one in five households will have a real Christmas tree this year, according to a new report. Hannah Stephenson investigates the claim and finds out if a killer fungus is likely to affect supplies and prices of this year’s Christmas trees
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OWEVER much fake Christmas trees have improved over the years, I don’t think I’ll ever allow myself to buy one, as they never match the colour, texture and scent of the real thing. However, it seems I’m in the minority, as according to a new Which? report, less than one in five of us will have a real Christmas tree this year. It’s a claim disputed by many garden centres, which say the sales of their real trees haven’t diminished and that this year should be a bumper year for quality trees because of the strong new growth they will have made thanks to the heavy rainfall in the past couple of years. There has been concern that prices of real trees may be higher this year because of a mysterious disease called current season needle necrosis (CSNN) which has hit British-grown Christmas trees, turning needles brown during the summer before they drop off. CSNN is associated with a fungus which is similar to apple scab, causing some of the needles in Nordmann firs to go brown in July and August. However, this year’s trees won’t be affected as only healthy trees are cut for sale, according to the British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA). However, CSNN could affect the number of marketable trees in future years if it continues to hit UK and European trees, the association warns. It has been a problem for Christmas tree growers in the US for many years, but it is only in the last two years that it has become more noticeable in the European crop. The tree fungus scare could be a storm in a teacup, says Tim Clapp, head of trees and horticulture for The Garden Centre Group, which represents 129 UK garden centres. “It won’t affect our supplies at all,” he says. “Necrosis is nothing new and it’s
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not a killer which would wipe out fields of Nordmanns. Customers need not worry because a tree with necrosis won’t be cut and put out for sale, because it looks dead. “I think it’s hit the press because of the problem we’ve got with ash dieback.” Necrosis has not affected
award-winning garden centre chain Hillier’s supplies and in fact it’s been such a great growing year for trees that Hillier is dropping its prices. A 6ft Nordmann will cost £39.99, £5 less than last year. Pip Bensley, Hillier nursery stock buyer, says of CSNN: “The problem is that no one has identified what’s happening. “The fungus has been around for years but without research we don’t know if it has changed or what will happen. It’s a case of watching and waiting.” Work is currently being undertaken by Scandinavian and British growers to better
understand the condition. The BCTGA has started fungicide trials on a wood of 1,000 Nordmann firs in the Midlands. It recently approved a CSNN strategy to gain sufficient knowledge over the next year to be able to prevent CSNN - currently a relatively minor problem for most British growers - becoming more widespread. As for the fake versus real argument, Bensley says: “For us, fake trees don’t outsell real trees. “When times are tough, people return to childhood values and Christmas is very much a time where the act of going out to choose a tree together is reassuring.”
Best Of The Bunch Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) The thick, leathery dark green leaves of laurus nobilis make the bay tree a favourite for topiary, especially in potagers and herb gardens. But if you have it in a pot, you can bring it into a cool area of the house, such as a hallway, where you can decorate it with dried fruits, fairy lights and other baubles to bring some festive cheer to your home. As a culinary herb, it has the added advantage of being edible as well as pleasing to the eye. L. nobilis will grow into a
pyramid-shaped tree 6m high or more if left unpruned, but it’s easier to keep the plant small by trimming it in summer and placing it somewhere where its aromatic, glossy leaves will be appreciated. It is susceptible to frost, so if you’re leaving a pot outside, place it in a sheltered spot near the house. It will grow in any reasonable soil in a sheltered site, thriving in sun or partial shade. Water the tree well before you bring it indoors and don’t let the compost dry out.
The Which? survey did not correlate with a survey of 2,000 people by B&Q, which found that 55% of British people will choose a real tree over a fake one. The advantages of fake trees are obvious – they don’t shed needles, can be easily shaped to requirements and last a long time. But Harry Brightwell, secretary of the BCTGA, says the value of real Christmas trees needs to be emphasised, particularly their pine scent. “If people aren’t buying a real tree, they are missing out on a real Christmas,” he says. “Reports say that looking at a tree has a soothing effect which is
Things to do this week ● Take cuttings of shrubs, roses and soft fruit bushes ● Continue to harvest leeks and Brussels sprouts ● Dig up remaining carrots and parsnips and store them in the fridge or shed, before winter frost makes the ground impossible to dig ● Clean pond filters and check all cables for pumps and lights if leaving them in the pond ● Plant summer-fruiting raspberry canes. ● Pot up cyclamen seedlings sown in late summer, for next year, using John Innes No 1 compost ● Clean gardening equipment including dirty pots, which should be washed in a weak solution or garden disinfectant and
stored away for the winter ● Clean out bird boxes, removing old nesting material, before birds start looking for winter roosts ● Protect slightly tender plants from frost, such as kniphofias (red hot pokers), by tying the foliage together firmly to protect the crown of the plant, and penstemons, which can be covered with bracken or straw secured with netting or a loose mulch such as bark chippings ● Cut down grasses and bamboos that are not ornamental in winter before they start looking too messy ● Protect cauliflower curds by snapping the leaves over them and tying in place
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£499,950
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● 5/6 Bedroom Double Fronted Town
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City centre 0151 236 2332 citycentre@suttonkersh.co.uk
Lettings 0151 207 5923 lettings@suttonkersh.co.uk
HUDSON GARDENS | L1 £138,500
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CHURCH ROAD | L24 £1,800 PCM
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BEETHAM PLAZA | L2 £129,950
ARMSTRONG QUAY | L3 £122,000
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ULLET ROAD | L17 £495 PCM
PLUMER STREET | L15 £495 PCM
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NATURAL materials offer touch-me textures of finishes like faux fur and bring out the more adventurous side of rustic.
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CHOOSE cheery red, the traditional colour for the season, as well as iconic images from reindeers to robins for a home with jingle bells style.
HIDE AND SEEK: Extra seating is always useful when family and friends descend but banish saggy beanbags. Opt instead for a circular real cowhide footstool, £429, Marks & Spencer
PRETTY: Guard against the temperature dropping by providing an extra layer of warmth with a cranberry throw, from £28, Laura Ashley, and as a finishing touch add red heart-shaped cushions, £9.98 each, from B&Q stores
SKIN DEEP: Indulge your snuggly side with a gold jaguar print faux fur throw, £149.95, Style Abode (www.styleabode.com) SMITH PLACE | L5 £84,950
COURT CHANCELLOR | L8 £105,000
SOUTH FERRY QUAY | L3 £117,500
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CANNING STREET | L8 £625 PCM
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HUSKINSON STREET | L8 £695 PCM
DENMAN DRIVE | L6 £600 PCM
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MERTON ROAD | L20 £249,950
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SNOWY SCENE: A reindeer accessory is a must-have. There's a charming scene of a child hanging baubles on a reindeer's antlers on the Christmas Snow Print cushion, £12, Marks & Spencer STUMPED FOR A GIFT? A beautiful alternative is a chunky tree trunk stool, £149, Dwell, made from a single piece of a teak tree
WARM UP: Keep toes cosy with a sheepskin rug, £335, Celtic Sheepskin
SETPIECE: A red and silver candelabra, £28, would make a perfect focal point for a Christmas table, or a poinsettia pillar candle, decorated with red blooms and a sparkle finish, £8.40, both Laura Ashley
HOLIDAY TREAT: Watching old movies and having afternoon tea is one of the rituals of the holiday. Make the occasion special with a robin teapot, £10, Bhs and a Brissi cake plate and butterfly-decorated glass dome, £48, John Lewis
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Christmas gifts to Gifts for the home should be on everyone's present list this Christmas. Gabrielle Fagan picks a sackful of goodies to suit every style of interior
Glamour Pad
GIFTS with style will always be welcome and stay on display long after the Christmas decorations have been packed away.
FANCY A COFFEE?: Serve coffee in an elegant, limited edition Belle eight-cup cafetiere, £31.95, La Cafetiere, which has an appropriate crisp white and silver design reminiscent of cascading snowflakes (www. lacafetier. com)
WORLDLY WISE: All that glitters should be gold this season as metallics bring a shine to rooms. Dress a desk with Dwell's copper desk globe, £79. You could use it to help you pinpoint a sunshine destination in the New Year! (www.dwell.co.uk)
FIRELIGHT: Get a natural glow with a Philippi fire oil lamp, £120.50, Occa-Home. The glass and aluminium trimmed bowl is filled with natural stones and fibreglass wicks and resembles a small fire (www.occa-home.co.uk)
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PROPERTY 13
Lettings
Wallasey, £475pcm
Melling, £700pcm
City centre, £675pcm
Aintree, oo £650pcm
PART of a recently constructed development built on the site of the old Marymount Convent, this one bedroom, first floor apartment would ideally suit a single occupant or a couple. Inside comprises a hall, good sized lounge and a kitchen fitted with a range of base and wall units, laminate flooring, an inset hob and an electric oven. There is one bedroom and a shower room with a double sized shower cubicle. Outside, there is a dedicated parking space. The property is unfurnished. Applicants must be mature, in employment and non-smokers; no pets. ● Boughey & Dalziel, 0151 638 6255
THIS four bedroom end town house is arranged over three floors and enjoys a popular location on a modern estate. On the ground floor is an entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, utility room and wc. Upstairs are two bedrooms and an en-suite shower room. Plus, there are two further bedrooms and main bathroom to the second floor. Outside the property has front and rear gardens, plus a driveway which provides ample space for off road parking and leads to a garage. Additional benefits include gas central heating and double glazing. The property is available unfurnished. ● Loc8, 0151 531 1089
THIS fabulous, two bedroom, seventh floor apartment is situated right in the heart of Liverpool within walking distance of Liverpool ONE and the Albert Dock. Inside the apartment offers bright and spacious accommodation and is double glazed and centrally heated. Inside comprises an open plan lounge/dining area and fully integrated modern kitchen, as well as two double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. The property is fully-furnished and has fitted laminate flooring throughout, plus a lift to all floors and a door entry system. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923
THIS spacious, four bedroom fully-renovated house is located in a desirable area, within close proximity to shops, supermarkets and transport links. Inside the accommodation briefly comprises a large entrance hall, two reception rooms, a large kitchen/diner with patio doors to the rear and a downstairs bathroom. Upstairs is a large landing, four sizeable bedrooms, and a contemporary bathroom. To the rear there is a patio area and a newly landscaped garden that would cater for all buyers. The property also benefits from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003
City centre, £500pcm
Meols, £1,150pcm
Aigburth, £550pcm
Birkenhead, from £350pcm
THIS two bedroom, ground floor apartment is conveniently located in a modern development on the eastern side of the city. The property boasts easy access to shops, bars, restaurants, the universities and the hospital, as well as having excellent transport links within walking distance. The accommodation comprises a reception room, kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom and single bedroom. The apartment is offered on a furnished basis with a full range of fixtures and fittings. The property also boasts allocated parking, security access and a viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that is on offer. ● Venmore, 0151 236 4400
AVAILABLE to let is this four bedroom family home which has been beautifully presented and offers spacious accommodation. Situated in a sought-after location close to Queens Park, the property enjoys sea views. Inside the accommodation briefly comprises a lounge, second reception room/diner, a stunning fitted kitchen, four bedrooms and a bathroom. Additional benefits include double glazing, gas central heating and contemporary fittings throughout. Outside the property enjoys a garden to the rear. Available to let on an unfurnished basis. No pets, smokers or DSS. ● Bradshaw Henderson Lettings, 0151 342 0051
AVAILABLE to let is this attractive two bedroom, first floor apartment. Situated in a popular residential area off Aigburth Road, the property offers convenient access to shops, bars and restaurants, as well as Lark Lane and Sefton Park. Inside the accommodation briefly comprises a lounge, integrated kitchen with white goods, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is off road parking. The property is available immediately and let on an unfurnished basis. Additional benefits include gas central heating and double glazing. An early viewing of the property is strongly recommended. No smokers/pets/DSS. ● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 281 8181
A SELECTION of one and two bedroom, ground floor apartments are available to let at this Birkenhead property, with no deposit for a limited time. Tastefully appointed, each of the stylish apartments has the benefit of double glazing, electric heating, neutral décor and carpets throughout. All of the apartments have a lounge and a recently fitted kitchen with the advantage of an oven and a hob. There is also a recently fitted bathroom with shower, plus one or two bedrooms, depending on the apartment. Early viewing is advised to appreciate all that these one or two bedroom apartments have to offer. ● Barnes Property Management, 0151 653 3340
DESIGNER STYLE: Please catwalk queens and those with a desire for designer labels with a Morphing cushion, £94.50, embellished with the name of its designer, Jean Paul Gaultier, and a tattoo style design of a red rose (www.amara.co.uk) TUNE IN: Celebrate retro-style (and tune into the carol services) with a handsome radio, the Evoke Mio by Orla Kiely Abacus Edition, £149.95, from John Lewis or www.pure.com
FLOWER POWER: Vivid seasonal arrangements will contrast well with a grey Brissi holly vase, £38, John Lewis
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I’LL DRINK TO THAT: Hot drinks will have a touch of class when served in Dwell's ring cup, £24.95. It's black with a gold ring-shaped handle, accented by a large diamante. It comes packed in a lined jewellery box with only the ring showing
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HERE'S only one problem with buying people lovely Christmas gifts for their home – and that's fighting the urge to keep them for yourself ! Present-giving is particularly risky this year because there's such a beautiful selection of homeware around that you might find yourself sorely tempted to squirrel items away for your personal use. But if you're playing Santa do at least ensure that you match your choice of gift to the recipient's home style, even if it's not your taste. No-one will thank you for a piece that you love but which jars with their decor and they then have to display every time you visit. Check out our guide to buys for every budget and every room in the house:
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TIME FOR TEA: Spoil tea connoisseurs who insist on a loose leaf brew with an Alessi tea strainer with bird cage, £67, Alessi or John Lewis. Its silver cage is topped by a red bird and it produces a soothing chirping sound when used
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NE Park West, the city’s striking waterfront apartment complex, has unveiled its new range of signature studio apartments. Each apartment, designed by award-winning interior designers, Kingston Shaw, is unique and offers a fun alternative for house hunters. Apartment C7.10 offers a patriotic nod to the Jubilee year, dominated by a large Union flag design covering the entire floor of the apartment. Whereas apartment A7.10 has more of a retro vibe, with a large Pop Art image decorating one wall. Apartment A7.10 will set you back £94,000, whereas C7.10 rises to a still attractive £103,000. Guy Butler, Projects Director at Grosvenor, says: “We wanted to create a space in which people can see themselves living straight away, enjoying the fun lifestyle that One Park West offers. “We have had a great reaction to the apartments and we have more innovative and fun designs in the pipeline.” Kate Kingston, managing director of interior designers Kingston Shaw. adds: “We wanted the look and feel of the apartment to reflect the city as being both exciting and stylish, delivered with a sense of fun. “It’s great to have created such unique apartments right in the heart of Liverpool.” Meanwhile One Park West has got into the Christmas spirit in more ways than one. It has announced that, to celebrate the festive period, it is offering 12% discount on all of its two bedroom apartments*. The offer, which runs from
December 1-17, gives those looking to buy an opportunity to save between £19,800 and £35,400 on the available two bedroom apartments. Described as the jewel in the crown of Liverpool One, Grosvenor’s One Park West was designed by Cesar Pelli in 2008,and contains 326 apartments, a 24-hour gym, restaurants, offices and car parking complemented by
Liverpool’s waterfront, park and city views. ◆ People wanting more information on the apartments at One Park West should contact Kingston Shaw Residential on 0151 232 3333, or visit the new marketing suite open seven days a week. For more information on the range of apartment homes available, visit www.oneparkwest.co.uk.
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GUIDE ... to home improvement UP AND AWAY: A man applies stain block to his ceiling, and inset, a woman uses a long roller to paint her ceiling
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EILINGS are awkward to work on and, of course, not as noticeable as walls, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore them when they get tatty. The trouble is that the ceiling should be decorated before the rest of the room, because of splatters and drips, so if it’s just the ceiling that needs attention, you’ll have to decorate with care. Ceilings get stained by things such as water leaks, candles, light bulbs, and smoke from real fires. Scrubbing the stain and repainting can work, but you often need to use a (solvent-based) stain-block paint, such as Polycell One Coat Stain Stop (£16.99 for 1ltr, Homebase) or Ronseal Anti-Damp Paint (from £8.98 for 250ml, B&Q) first to prevent the stain from reappearing. As these paints can be pretty thick and so hard to apply neatly, you may want to try using an emulsion that blocks stains instead, such as Polycell 3 in 1 BaseCoat (£32.98 for 5ltr, B&Q) or Polycell Crack-Free Ceilings (from £21.98 for 2.5ltr, B&Q) if you have a large area to cover. These don’t conceal all stains but are much easier to work with. When using a solvent-based paint on a ceiling, it’s essential to wear protective glasses or goggles because you don’t want to risk getting the paint in your eyes. Wearing goggles (and a shower cap) is a good idea whenever you’re painting a ceiling because the paint will splatter all over your face and hair. You can avoid this by slotting your paint
Do the ceilings in your home need some TLC? They’re prone to problems, but there are solutions, says Julia Gray
roller into an extension pole, so you paint standing on the floor, rather than at the top of a ladder. This is easier but makes it harder to get a good finish, because you can’t see the bits you’ve missed and the mistakes you’ve made so easily from the floor. The easiest paints to use on ceilings, especially if you’re not decorating the rest of the room, are semi-solid ones, which splatter and drip less because they’re not runny. You could also use a roller that has the paint inside it, such as the Bosch PPR 250 electric paint roller (£129.99, Argos). This pumps the paint from the tin to the roller via a tube, so there’s almost no chance of drips and splatters. If the ceiling’s less than perfect, make sure you use a matt paint because one with a sheen will highlight the imperfections. Ceilings are prone to hairline cracks, especially if there’s movement above, and these can be hard to eradicate long term. For large cracks, use a hairline-crack or flexible filler, but for small ones, again try Polycell 3 in 1 BaseCoat or Polycell Crack-Free Ceilings, which will fill hairline cracks as well as blocking stains, or Ronseal Flexible Basecoat
(from £19.98 for 2.5ltr, B&Q), which is designed to cover hairline cracks in one coat. Whatever you use, the cracks usually come back after a number of weeks or months. The only way to stop this is to paper the ceiling with lining paper, which should contain the cracks even if they reappear. Bear in mind, though, that lining paper will eventually start to peel off, even if it takes years. If you’re having the ceiling replastered, the plasterer should tape the hairline cracks to prevent them from coming through the new plaster, but if they miss any, the cracks will reappear. Lath and plaster ceilings (and walls) are particularly prone to hairline cracks and if you want to eradicate them completely, you’ll have to pull the ceiling down and start again, which is a big and extremely messy job. Textured wallpaper was often used in decades past to conceal less-than-perfect ceilings, but it has no place in a modernised home. If you want to remove it, use a steam wallpaper stripper, but be prepared for the plaster underneath to be in a poor state. You can also use a wallpaper stripper to steam off Artex from a ceiling, although, again, the plaster underneath may have seen better days. To cover the Artex instead, use Polycell Smooth Over Your Textured Ceilings (£29 for 5ltr, B&Q), which is designed to be plastering made easy for DIYers, or get a plasterer to skim over it. This is an easier option, but plasterers tend to be messy, so be prepared.
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Lot 11 Vacant Residential 35 Hornbeam Road, Walton, Liverpool, L9 1JA Guide Price £60,000-£65,000
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Lot 81 Commercial Investment 116 Muirhead Avenue East, Liverpool, L11 1EL Guide Price £45,000+
Lot 35 Vacant Residential 48 Garrick Street, Liverpool, L7 4LF Guide Price £35,000-£40,000
Lot 41 Residential investment 2 Rhodesia Road, Liverpool, L9 9BU Guide Price £35,000-£40,000
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Lot 82 Vacant Residential 2/4 James Street & 1 Chapel Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2LS Guide Price £95,000+
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Lot 83 Vacant Residential 9 Rufford Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 3BD Guide Price £100,000 - £125,000
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BOSCH has come up with the perfect Christmas pressie for home improvers – the special-edition IXO Gourmet (£59.99, www.johnlewis.com), a cordless screwdriver that comes with corkscrew and pepper-grinding attachments, so that’s dinner and DIY sorted. And it’s not just pepper – the grinding attachment can also be used for salt and dried spices. You simply slot the attachments into the end of the IXO and press the trigger in the normal way – it couldn’t be easier. The IXO itself is really compact, ergonomic and well designed, with comfy, rubberised grips, a built-in work light, 10 screwdriver bits, and useful indicator lights. It even comes in an attractive brushed-metal tin, so it’s a power tool with panache.
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1 Bold Street, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7RY £45,000+ 14–16 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1EW £20,000+ 59/59a Duke Street, St. Helens, Merseyside WA10 2JF £120,000+ 61 Duke Street, St. Helens, Merseyside WA10 2JF SOLD PRIOR 116 Muirhead Avenue East, Liverpool, L11 1EL £45,000+ NEW
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34 Land to the rear of 2–14 Frederick Lunt Avenue, Knowsley L34 0HF £40–50,000 60 Boatyard, Ynys Faelog, St Georges Road, Menai Bridge, Gwynedd LL59 5EU £140,000+
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95 College Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0RN £40,000+ 34 Elm Drive, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 4NA £45,000+ 17 Carole Close, Sutton Leach, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 4PW £55,000+ 138 Edge Lane, Edge Hill, Liverpool L7 5NA £165,000+ 231 Walton Village, Liverpool L4 6TH £45–50,000 7 Queens Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH42 1QY £125,000+ 24 Tudor Street, Liverpool L6 6AQ £30–35,000 Flat 3, 69 Shaw Street, Liverpool L6 1HL £35–40,000 2 Rhodesia Road, Liverpool L9 9BU £35–40,000 72 Bligh Street, Liverpool L15 0HF £40,000+ Flats 1–4, 123 Hartington Road, Toxteth, Liverpool L8 0SF £135,000+ 78 Bligh Street, Liverpool L15 0HF £40,000+ 3 Melling Avenue, Liverpool L9 0JY £30–35,000 2 Parkinson Road, Liverpool L9 1DL £30–35,000 111 Station Road, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside WA11 0JN £25,000+ 89 Bardsay Road, Liverpool L4 5SG £35,000+ 28 Kingsdale Road, Liverpool L18 1LD £90,000+ Flat 3, 25 Denman Drive, Liverpool L6 £55–60,000 42 Bentley Road, Liverpool L8 0SZ £130,000+
RETAIL INVESTMENT
49 Premises and Land at Rose Place, St Anne Street, Liverpool L3 3BN £90,000+
VACANT COMMERCIAL
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692–696 Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool L13 5XG £190,000+ 8–10 East Prescot Road, Liverpool L14 1PW £85,000+ 91 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 1NY £40–45,000 10 Larkhill Lane, Clubmoor, Liverpool L13 9BR £60,000+ 166 & 168 Prescot Road, Fairfield, Liverpool L7 0JD £40–45,000 71 Linacre Road, Litherland, Liverpool L21 8NP £95,000+ 179 Linacre Road, Liverpool L21 8JS £50,000+ 167 Westminster Road, Liverpool L4 4LR £50,000+ Unit 1, Helena Street, Liverpool L9 1BH £35–40,000 42 Russell Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 1RJ £45–50,000 41 Hawthorne Road, Litherland, Liverpool L20 2DQ £30–35,000 93 Rocky Lane, Liverpool L6 £30–35,000 247 County Road, Walton, Liverpool L4 5PE £45–50,000 49 Wallasey Road, Wallasey, Merseyside CH45 4NN £150,000+ Park View Hostel, 239–241 Netherfield Road North, Liverpool L5 3PN £200–225,000 219 Hoylake Road, Wirral, Merseyside CH46 0SJ SOLD PRIOR 51–53 Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 7AP £165,000 21 Bentinck Place, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 4DR £10–15,000 355 Aigburth Road, Liverpool L17 0BP £50–55,000
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17 Weardale Road, Liverpool L15 5AU £95,000+ 35 Ottley Street, Liverpool L6 3AL £30–35,000 29 Morella Road, Liverpool L4 8ST £40,000+ 14 Romley Street, Liverpool L4 5TD £30–35,000 110 Honeyhall Road, Halewood Liverpool L26 1TQ £70,000+ 7 Colwell Road, Liverpool L14 8XY £30–35,000 35 Hornbeam Road, Walton, Liverpool L9 1JA £60–65,000 33 St Andrews Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L4 2RJ £25–30,000 58 Eaton Avenue, Litherland, Liverpool L21 6NQ £35–40,000 2 Turmar Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside CH61 7XB £125,000+
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4 Abbey Road, Liverpool L6 0AS £30–35,000 36 Galloway Street, Liverpool L7 6PD £35–40,000 20 Antonio Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 2EY £35–40,000 8 Osborne Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool L13 8AT £55,000+ 4 Johnson Street, Southport, Merseyside PR9 0BQ £80,000+ 48 Garrick Street, Liverpool L7 4LF £35–40,000 15 Ocean Road, Liverpool L21 8NH £50–55,000 21 Balfour Street, Liverpool L4 0SD £30–35,000 55 Heyes Street, Liverpool L5 6SE £45,000+ 29 Winslow Street, Liverpool L4 4DH £30–35,000 79 Hinton Street, Fairfield, Liverpool L6 3AP £30–35,000 Apt 1, 34 Deane Road, Liverpool L7 0ETnil reserve WITHDRAWN 16 Church Road, Liverpool L13 2BA POSTPONED Flat 1, 3 Newsham Drive, Liverpool L6 7UG £20–25,000 27 Bell Road, Wallasey, Merseyside CH44 8DJ £50–55,000 2a Hereford Road, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 1EQ £25–30,000 86 Cambridge Road, Liverpool L21 1EZ £50,000+ 4 Harebell Street, Liverpool L5 7RP £30–35,000 58 Queens Drive, West Derby, Liverpool L13 0AJ SOLD PRIOR 74 Bligh Street, Liverpool L15 0HF £40,000+ 99 Peel Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4JX £40,000+ 16 Langdale Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3BX £30–35,000 328 Binns Road, Liverpool L13 1DD £25,000+ 59 Kimberley Drive, Liverpool L23 5TA SOLD PRIOR 80 28 Plumer Street, Liverpool L15 1EE £40–45,000 82 2/4 James Street & 1 Chapel Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2LS £95,000+ NEW 83 9 Rufford Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 3BD £100,000 - £125,000 NEW
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L17 Sefton Park Lge s/c bedsit £325pcm inc C/Tax No Dss 07850 962485 L 9 3 bed house DG, GCH, £500 pcm, dep req’d, no DSS. 07739 159072.
BEATRICE ST 2 BED Hse, £325pcm 0151 949 0120 or 07584 418806 CH42 2 bed house, DHS ok, £95pw 0151 356 7551
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ISMAY RD L21, 2 bd hse ch, dg £100pw. 0151 734 1112 GRAY ST L20 2 bd house ch dg £100pw. 0151 734 1112 L21 FIELD LANE, 2 bed apt, canal views, dg, gch 933 2313 L 2 1 R I D D O C K R D 3 Bed refurb, dg/gch 0151 933 2313 L 2 0 B E A T R I C E S T 2 bed refurb, dg/gch 0151 933 2313
HUYTON 3 bed, also Doritt St L8 2 bed. 07731 808 792 L6 PARTON ST 2 Bed refurb, gch/dg 0151 933 2313 L33 Kirkby 2 bed apt, ensuite. Call Gary 07840 948878
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