Liverpool Echo Big Property Guide - 2nd March 2013

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A family home Helping first-time buyers get onto the property ladder – Page 3

Make the right impression with your hallway

Pages 4&5

Treat your mum to a gardening gift this Mother’s Day

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... to buying Top Tip An easy way to tell if a wall is load bearing in period homes is to look at how the floorboards run.

If they run parallel to the wall, the joists go under it at 90 degrees, meaning the wall is load bearing.

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NEW IDEAS: A young couple discussing layout changes to their home with their contractor while, below, a labourer is pictured removing a ceiling

Bad layout can ruin a good property I

F YOU have a house or flat with a bad layout, or you're thinking about buying one, changing the layout can be expensive and won't necessarily be easy, but it could transform your home life.

Cottages and small terraced houses – or converted flats in them – are some of the worst offenders when it comes to bad layouts.

Common problems include no hallway – you come straight into the reception room – the staircase in the middle of the reception rooms – this looks really odd if the rooms have been knocked through but the staircase hasn't been moved – a downstairs bathroom or an upstairs bathroom accessible only through a bedroom, making the bedroom little more than a corridor.

While living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens can be 'corridor' rooms, if they have to be, bathrooms and bedrooms obviously can't.

Putting up a partition wall is an easy and inexpensive – costing around several hundred pounds – way of creating privacy in a corridor room, but there are rooms where it isn't a quick fix - if the window is in the wrong place, for example.

The trend these days is for big kitchen-diners/family rooms, but if your home has the bathroom at the end of the

You may not realise it, but the layout of your home makes a big difference to how you use it and how much you enjoy living there.

Julia Gray looks at ways to improve your property's space kitchen – a common problem in small, period houses – it stops you from having a kitchen-diner with good access to and views of the garden and it's also, of course, inconvenient to have the bathroom so far from the bedrooms.

Moving a bathroom isn't the easier or cheapest job and it will depend, unless you choose a macerating loo, on the position of the soil pipe, but a good plumber can do it in two or three days.

A bathroom is the one room that can be internal – without a window – which may be a compromise worth making if it improves the layout.

A bathroom can also be shoehorned into a really small space, especially if you're prepared to sacrifice the bath for a shower cubicle, or have no cubicle at all, ie a wet room.

While putting up walls is often a solution to layout problems, taking them down can work just as well. Knocking two reception rooms into one is commonly done, as is taking out a wall between the kitchen and an adjoining room to create a large kitchen-diner.

Thirties houses are popular

with families, but they usually have small, narrow kitchens that aren't suited to family life.

Extending at the back of the house to create a big family room is the ideal solution, but if you can't afford an extension, opening up the kitchen to the dining room can create a much more practical and pleasant room.

Of course, the problem with removing walls is that some of them are holding up the house, so you will need to consult a structural engineer at the planning stage. In addition, you may need a party wall agreement with your neighbours if you're doing structural work or cutting in to a shared wall or floor/ceiling.

If you live in a flat, the best layout is often the same as the flats above and below yours, as you don't want your bedroom underneath someone else's living room, for example.

Changing the layout is often more difficult in flats because you usually need the freeholder's permission to make alterations, or the permission of your fellow freeholders if you own a share of the freehold.

If the new layout differs from the floor plan on the flat's lease, you may need a deed of variation (drawn up by a solicitor) to reflect the changes and avoid problems when you sell.

If reconfiguring the existing space doesn't solve your home's layout problems, increasing the living space, either by building an extension or converting the loft, garage or cellar, is the next best option, although it's usually more expensive.

That said, extensions and conversions generally add value and make your home more future-proof. Many houses – although not flats and maisonettes – have permitted development rights, so as long as you stick to the rules, you can often extend and convert without applying for planning permission.

Go to www.planning portal.gov.uk to find out more.

If you're looking for a flexible filler suitable for use in kitchens, bathrooms and shower rooms, try Polycell Moisture Resistant Polyfilla (£4 for 330g, www.raygrahams.com).

It's designed for filling long, linear gaps straight from the tube and is rubbery to resist cracking where movement can occur.

As well as plaster and masonry, it can be used on wood, acrylic and ceramics, so it's suitable for all kinds of DIY jobs.

It's touch-dry in about an hour but needs to be kept dry until fully set, which takes at least 24 hours.

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Keepmoat Homes provide a lifeline for first time buyers

by JANET TANSLEY

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TACIE Williams and Michael Ross feared they would never have a home of their own. In spite of having a young son together the pair were forced to live apart because they feared they were locked out of the housing market.

Now, though, thanks to Keepmoat Homes, the family are finally living under the same roof, in their dream home on Merseyside.

“We’re so happy to finally have a place of our own, and it means our family can be together, and we can bring up our son in our own home,” says Stacie.

Stacie, 23, and her boyfriend Michael, 24, spent years living apart at their parents’ homes despite having a two-year-old baby together, because they couldn’t afford the high deposit they would need for a house of their own.

Now the couple, and son Ashton, have finally been united after buying a property at Keepmoat’s St Joseph’s development in Birkenhead.

Stacie, who says the couple have been together for five years, adds: “We were both living at our parents’ houses but we really wanted a place of our own so we could be a proper family.

“We thought we had no chance of getting our own home, and that it would take years of saving to get a deposit When we got chatting to the guys at Keepmoat we realised that buying a house was going to be much easier than we thought.

There are loads of different offers for people like us that mean you don’t have to save huge deposits.”

First time buyers Stacie and Michael took advantage of the Government-backed NewBuy scheme which means that buyers only need to save a 5% deposit for a home.

“We thought we’d need to save about £20,000 so when we realised we only needed to find a 5% deposit we were so pleased,” says Stacie.

“Keepmoat sorted everything out for us – solicitors and mortgage advisors were all taken care of and it all went very smoothly. I was amazed how quickly we got things finalised.

HAPPY HOME: The Keepmoat Homes development in St Joseph's Place, Birkenhead, and, right, Stacie Williams and Michael Ross with son Ashton outside their new home “It made me realise that there must be hundreds of people like us who didn’t think they’d be able to own a home, but the reality is that you can.

“The house is absolutely fantastic. It’s really stylish and it was such a luxury to move in and not have to do anything.

Everything’s finished to such a high standard. I especially love the kitchen, which is fully fitted and just lovely. We’re made up with the property.”

Keepmoat’s flagship 75-home St Joseph’s Place scheme is ideal for

first-time buyers, with a wide range of two, three and four bedroom properties available.

As well as NewBuy, the Government’s FirstBuy scheme is also available at St Joseph’s, which means that buyers only need to fund up to 80% of the value of the property themselves (via a mortgage and deposit), with the rest covered by a shared equity loan.

Jen Brown, Keepmoat Regional Sales Manager, says: “We meet lots of couples like Stacie and Michael and it’s always great to see how

they react when they realise that they can get their first home.

“So many people believe they won’t be able to get on to the property ladder, but it can often be easier than people think. There are lots of schemes available to support first-time buyers so it’s a great time to come and talk to our team and find out more.”

The show home for the St Joseph’s development is open Thursday to Monday at Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BX. ◆ For information, call 0151 651 2160 or visit www.Keepmoat.com

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Make your hall the

by GABRIELLE FAGAN

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OU’RE not alone if you walk into your home and your spirits wilt as you’re greeted by a jumble of coats, shoes and bags, as the hallway is generally the most neglected area in the home.

All too often it’s an afterthought when it comes to decor, and yet the hall should be the star of the show because it presents the first impression of your style to visitors.

Here’s the experts’ advice on transforming a hallway.

WONDER WALLS A hallway is usually such a small area in a home that you can let loose and try a bold pattern paper or a colour you might be too inhibited to use in a main living area.

“Painting walls a bright or darker shade half-way up a wall, dividing with a dado rail if desired, and then using a lighter shade for the upper half of the wall which reaches the ceiling will make a hallway look more spacious,” advises Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau, author of Happy Home.

Add impact, she suggests, by removing carpet and painting an entire staircase, and stencil decorative or amusing words on each riser to bring instant character to the space. Be aware this will make stairs noisier though.

Bring a magical atmosphere to a hall with Goddess paper where feminine faces nestle amongst a design of tree branches. £69 per roll, from the Spellbound wallpaper collection, Graham & Brown.

Crown Paints has a variety of stunning shades in its range which can be combined to revamp a dull hallway. Bang on trend are its Blue Mid and Yellow Mid from Crown Paints Matt & Silk range, £20.98 for 2.5 litres, from Homebase.

Little Greene London’s Wallpapers III collection starts from £49 a roll. Harlequin Folia wallpapers, from £39 a roll, also have interesting designs and extensive colour combinations.

WALK THE FLOOR It’s essential to have hard-wearing flooring in a hall - a high traffic area. “Floor tiles come in such a wide range of colours, textures and finishes these days that they’re becoming increasingly popular for halls,” says Claire O’Brien, trend manager for British Ceramic Tile.

“Natural stone tiles are an ideal way to create a timeless, opulent-looking hall. For a real statement, combine natural stone with a French pattern design, to emphasise the shade variation of the tiles.

“Alternatively, choose a rustic-looking floor tile that can flow through the entire downstairs to achieve a sense of bringing the outdoors in. A muted, organic colour scheme with moulded borders and wood cladding will create a hallway full of warmth and

IN THE LIGHT: Glam up your hallway with this bespoke staircase from Bisca with prices starting from around £1,500 while lighting can add a welcoming feel. This Aruba wall bracket costs £35 from Pagazzi character.” Tiles start from around £22 per square metre.

Carpet, provided it’s high-quality and hard-wearing, is a good choice and can bring warmth and colour to a hall area, as well as minimising noise.

“Stripes are hugely popular in halls and work particularly well on stairs and for runners,” says Roger Oates, founder of the company of the same name, which specialises in floors and fabrics.

“Striped designs are timeless but have a contemporary edge in the colour combinations used - and can look stunning against old oak or even on stone staircases.

“For halls, a stair runner with underlay will soften the noise of feet resonating up and down stairs.

Ensure you use entrance matting to trap as much dirt as possible if you opt for carpeting and ideally ensure family and guests remove shoes.”

Roger Oates carpeting and stair runners start from £112 per linear metre.

Mohawk Carpets has a

SmartStrand Sheer Ecstasy carpet, £61 per square metre, which claims to offer inherent stain and soil resistance for a truly worry-free look.

WINDOW DRESSING Curtains can be unsuitable for windows in halls, which are often narrow passageways, and blinds may be a neater solution.

“Hallways tend to be draughty places so consider a thermal window dressing,” says Sarah Quilliam, head of product design at Hillarys blind company.

“An interlined roman blind still gives a sleek, uncluttered feel but has extra padding between the face fabric and the lining to give extra insulation. There are other advantages too as it can help to reduce external noise, perfect if you live on a busy street.”

Hillarys lined romans start from £104, plus £30 for interlining.

STARRY STAIRS Staircases are a key feature in a hallway and nowadays their potential is being realised with revamps of banisters, bespoke

staircases, or lighting.

“Revamping a staircase can breathe new life into a hallway and turn your stairs into a real style statement,” says Simon Meyrick, designer at Neville Johnson. “A staircase’s visual impact can reflect upon the whole property.”

The company offers a bespoke staircase renovation service which can transform dull, tired staircases with classic wood to more contemporary designs which can incorporate sleek glass.

Adding light to a staircase can dramatically change its aesthetics, says Richard McLane, design director at Bisca, which specialise in bespoke staircases.

“A well-lit staircase, particularly one in an open-plan space, can maximise the illusion of space,” he says. “Spotlights can be recessed into the wall alongside the stair to provide effect more than illumination of the staircase.

“Recessed LED strip lights can be used on timber or stone treads to emphasise the line of the steps and will scatter lights across the

treads and risers, and the effect can also be used on glass staircases.”

To ensure safety, it’s essential to consult a specialist about lighting effects.

Neville Johnson bespoke staircases start from £2,000; Bisca bespoke staircases start from £15,000.

STORE SOLUTIONS If members of the family discard their possessions haphazardly as soon as they’re through the front door, there’s an urgent need for storage that’s so easy to use they can’t ignore it.

“Stopping a trail of belongings littering a hallway can be a thankless task, so the space needs equipping so it’s user-friendly,” says Clotilde Passalacqua at Ikea.

“A cupboard for shoes, a generous amount of hooks or a coat rack, as well as a slim storage unit for hiding away seasonal items such as Wellingtons, hats and gloves as well as sports kit can transform a space.”

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star of the show CUPBOARD LOVE: Add a touch of colour with Blue Mid and Yellow Mid from Crown Paints Matt and Silk range, left, while a Malm chest of drawers, above, will fit perfectly into an under stairs space

MAKE A STAND: This Montana white birch storage unit will cost you £469

UNDER FOOT: Tiling can give an effective feel to an entrance hall

compartments, £20, and a Malm chest of six drawers, £85, Ikea.

An uber-chic Montana white birch storage unit, £469, Fashion For Home, cleverly incorporates a coat stand.

Six Basket Console Unit, £345, The Holding Company.

SHINE A LIGHT Effective lighting is essential in a hall, which is a functional space where guests are greeted and you make last-minute preparations before leaving the house.

“Wall lights are great space savers

and perfect for hallways,” says Laura Pagan, co-founder and buying director of lighting specialists Pagazzi.

“They generate a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and, spaced apart correctly, they can also create the illusion of a lit pathway.

“Wall lights can also be used to highlight any art or pictures you may have displayed. Picture lights could make a feature of a painting or photos and create a gallery feel to the space.”

Make a small hallway appear larger by using uplighter wall brackets. These will bounce light onto the ceiling and walls, in turn creating the illusion of a bigger space.

And glow of light at the end of a hallway, Laura advises, will pull the eye towards it and make the space appear longer. You can achieve this effect by using a statement floor lamp, while table lamps work well on slim console tables to add to the illusion.

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Treat your mum in As Mother’s Day approaches, there’s a wealth of choice of presents for the gardening mum, whatever your budget.

Hannah Stephenson selects some of the best

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ROM seed collections to fashion-conscious gloves for the green-fingered and innovative tool ranges, no gardening mother should be without a gift on Mothering Sunday.

There’s a plethora of choice, whatever your budget, from small seed collections and mug toppers for under a fiver to more extravagant floral fragrances and practical tools which are easy for mum to manage as well as dad.

Here’s just a few of the gifts on offer: £5 OR UNDER If your mother’s cuppa always goes cold when she’s working in the garden, treat her to a MugTopper, a clever accessory that creates an airtight seal on the top of a mug or glass, preserving the heat inside a warm drink and ensuring a cold drink stays cool, even in the sun. It also stops insects getting inside a drink. Four designs feature a rose, a bow, a mouse and a cat on top of each (£4.99 for a set of four, from www.apollohousewares.com).

Wild flowers have become much more popular in recent years and if your mother has an area of garden which she’d like to transform into a mini meadow, there are endless

PERFECT: This Amazing Mum rose is sure to bring a smile to your mum’s face or why not treat her to a Katie Alice mug, left possibilities with collections of flower seed mixes from meadowinmygarden.co.uk. This innovative range contains seed mixes, using annual and annual/perennial seed combinations chosen for their beauty, low maintenance and cost effectiveness of their results. For full details of the ranges, which start at £2.99, visit www.meadowinmygarden.co.uk. £10 OR UNDER If you want to say it with roses, B&Q is launching a limited edition

Best Of The Bunch Bergenia ALSO known as ’elephant’s ears’ because of its broad foliage, this spring-flowering perennial adds drama to borders and does well in virtually any soil and situation, in sun or shade.

It works well as ground cover under shrubs, spreads rapidly in favourable conditions and provides colour nearly all year round, as the leathery rich green leaves turn red in autumn.

In spring, hyacinth-like spikes bearing white, pin, red or purple bell-shaped flowers appear. Good varieties include B. x schmidtii, which has dark bronze-green leaves that serve as a terrific backdrop to the clusters of raspberry-pink flowers which can last from late winter throughout spring.

B. ’Ballawley’ is flushed with red and bronze-purple leaves in winter, followed by bright crimson flowers in spring, and is brilliant in a woodland garden or the front of a herbaceous border.

Remove tattle leaves in spring and divide clumps every four to five years to maintain vigour.

Amazing Mum rose on March 1 to raise funds for the charity founded

by Prince Harry, Sentebale. The pink rose launches as part of activity to support the B&Q Sentebale Forget-me-not Garden which will be unveiled at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. (£7.98, available in 50 stores. For details, go to www.diy.com). A donation of 20% of the purchase price will go to Sentebale.

Birds, bees and butterflies are featured in lifestyle artist Katie Alice’s vintage-inspired tableware and this floral-patterned porcelain tankard mug from her English

WELCOME: This beautiful Birdies Wall Pocket costs £18.95

Garden collection may provide inspiration for the gardener. (£6, from www.english-table.com and selected garden centres) If you miss phone calls or text messages when you’re tending the garden, Briers’ new Pruner Pouch offers a solution, comprising secateurs and a pouch complete with a mobile phone pocket. Fitted with a belt clip, the Pruner Pouch enables you to stay contactable while you’re out gardening. (£10.99, www.briersltd.co.uk) £20 OR UNDER Bird lovers can welcome visitors to their home with an unusual

ornamental Birdies Wall Pocket, which can be filled with different flowers and foliage with each season. Designed in California, it’s made of rustic metal with three charming blue birds, which are often referred to as Blue Birds of Happiness, perched on the edge of the pocket (£18.95, www.home2garden.co.uk).

A gardener can never have too many gloves, but Ethel gloves are designed to specifically fit the contours of a woman’s hands - so they’re comfortable and pretty at the same time. The Jubilee, a creamy fleur-de-lys pattern against

Things to do this week ● Dig up, divide and replant snowdrops to increase their numbers. ● As weather conditions improve, ventilate cold frames containing seedlings and cuttings from autumn to harden them off. ● Sow slow-growing bedding under cover, including gazania, lobelia and pelargonium as well as perennials and grasses which you want to flower this year. ● Plant lily-of-the-valley crowns. ● Prune out stems of blackcurrants infested by big bug mite. ● Continue to force rhubarb outdoors under buckets of straw. ● In the greenhouse, sow broad beans, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, leeks, lettuces and onions. ● Prune winter jasmine as the flowers fade. ● Repair broken fences and trellis before plants spring into life. ● Trim winter-flowering heather when the flowers fade. ● Spike lawns with a fork to improve surface drainage. ● Prune summer-flowering shrubs.

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a royal blue background, is a timeless classic, made from two-way stretch Spandex with reinforced fingertips and is machine-washable. (£13.50, www.ethelgloves.co.uk and Amazon) £30 AND UNDER Keen vegetable gardeners who are going away later this year may appreciate the new Growbag Waterer from Hozelock, which keeps plants watered for up to 14 days. By simply placing a growbag on top of the waterer, the integral capillary matting transfers the required amount of water from the reservoir to the compost. (£24.99,

Good enough to eat Sowing peas

YOU may only have peas of the frozen variety, but once you have grown your own, you’ll never venture to the freezer again. You can now sow round-seeded varieties of pea such as ’Feltham First’ or ’Meteor’ under cloches, but if you live in a cold area, start them off in small pots or modular trays in the greenhouse or coldframe.

They should be sown thinly in 10cm drills about 2.5-5cm deep, aiming for one seed every 5cm each

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Featuring an anti-ageing cream containing natural moisturisers, orange and patchouli hand cream, peppermint and witch hazel foot cream, rose geranium body lotion and mango body butter, it is beautifully presented in a pink and white gift box lined with pink tissue TREAT: Alison Claire Natural paper. (£55, www.alisonclaire Beauty gift pack, £55 naturalbeauty.com)

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way. Alternatively, sow single rows with seeds 5cm apart or triple rows with seeds 12cm apart, allowing 60cm between adjacent rows or bands. All but the dwarf varieties will need supporting with twiggy branches called pea sticks, or with pea and bean netting tied to posts.

In April, plant tall varieties in the border alongside their supports and make outdoor sowings in colder areas. Seeds will germinate at 4C but you’ll

probably have more success at 10C.

By May, the earliest crop should be ready and pods should be picked frequently as leaving them on the plant for too long will shorten the cropping season.

Other good varieties include ’Kelvedon Wonder’, a wrinkle-seeded dwarf variety which produces an early crop from a spring sowing, and ’Waverex’, which produces pods with very small sweet peas, or petits pois.

3 ways to ... rejuvenate weed-infested plots

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f you’re going to use weedkiller, apply it in late spring and early summer, when weed growth is young and most affected by weedkiller

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Cut down large brambles, sycamore seedlings and elder bushes close to the ground and paint them with brushwood killer when new shoots appear.

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If herbaceous plants have been engulfed by weed, dig them out and move them to a weed-free nursery bed, then remove perennial weeds before replanting them back.

Lender’s cautious optimism over house prices HOUSE prices edged up for the second month in a row in February in a further sign that the market is picking up in 2013, Nationwide has reported.

Prices saw a 0.2% month-on-month increase to reach £162,638 on average, following a 0.5% rise in January.

The building society said there have been “tentative signs of a pick-up” in recent months, following the launch of a Government scheme to help borrowers, which has prompted lenders to slash their mortgage rates.

Yesterday, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) said the number of would-be home-buyers registering with agents has

reached its highest level in more than five years. It also reported that sales to first-time buyers are showing a strong increase.

Despite the recent uplift in house prices, average prices are unchanged compared with a year ago, Nationwide said.

Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s chief economist, said evidence that the jobs market is improving despite the tough economy is likely to bolster demand from potential buyers in the coming months amid the improved mortgage conditions.

He said: “There are reasons for cautious optimism that activity will gather momentum in the months ahead.

“However, progress is likely

to be gradual, as stubbornly high inflation will continue to exert pressure on household budgets.

“Moreover, buyer confidence is likely to remain fragile until there are signs that the wider economic recovery is firmly entrenched.”

The number of mortgages on the market has increased by around one third since the Government introduced its Funding for Lending scheme, which gives lenders access to cheap finance to help borrowers, last August.

There have been signs of lenders stepping up efforts to help people with lower deposits who have been struggling to get on the ladder.

These include some fee-free

deals being offered by lenders such as the Co-op Bank and a recently launched mortgage from Barclays which helps buyers with a 5% deposit get on the property ladder, provided their parents stump up some cash which is kept in a separate savings account.

More than 3,000 homes have also been reserved under a scheme called NewBuy, which was launched last spring and helps people to buy a new-build home with just a 5% deposit due to an arrangement between the Government, home-builders and lenders.

Builders have reported an rise in interest in the scheme which they have put down to the more competitive mortgages being offered.

SIGN OF THE TIMES: It’s a buyers market

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City centre, £475,000

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Liverpool

IDEALLY located in the Georgian Quarter of Liverpool, this six bedroom Victorian townhouse boasts a roof terrace with views across the city.

Arranged over four floors, the property is tastefully presented and each level has either a bathroom or toilet facilities.

Inside is a lounge, kitchen/diner, utility room/wc, and six bedrooms, as well as an en- suite bathroom, wc and shower room.

The top floor of the house would make an ideal artist’s studio, due to the atriumstyle galleried landing which has a glazed apex. There are also cellars currently used as store rooms.

Outside, the property has a small rear town garden, and a double garage. ● Venmore, 0151 236 4400

Melling, £180,000

Woolton, £299,950

Maghull, £235,000

THIS modernised, three bedroom detached family home is situated in the sought-after location of Melling Park and is close to a wealth of local amenities.

Inside, the accommodation has been tastefully decorated and benefits from gas central heating and double glazing.

On the ground floor an entrance hall gives access to a wc, living room, dining room with French doors to the garden, and a fitted kitchen including integrated appliances and granite worktop surfaces.

To the first floor are three bedrooms (the master with en-suite) and a bathroom. A driveway provides off-road parking, and there is a rear garden. ● Entwistle Green, 0151 268 0590

WELL presented and re-modelled, this three bedroom detached home is located on the outskirts of Woolton village.

Inside, a light and spacious entrance leads to a sitting room, conservatory, utility room, cloaks/wc and modern kitchen. To the left of the hall there is also a separate lounge and dining area.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms, the master boasting an en-suite, plus a bathroom.

Outside a driveway provides off-road parking, and there is a garage, as well as gardens to the front and rear.

Additional benefits include gas central heating and double glazing. ● Venmore, 0151 733 9000

SITUATED on the Green Park Estate, this attractive four bedroom detached property is ideally located.

On the ground floor a hallway gives access to a wc, lounge, dining room with patio doors that lead to the rear garden and a fitted kitchen/breakfast room which includes a breakfast bar. A utility room completes downstairs.

To the first floor are four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside there are gardens to the front, side and rear, with the well proportioned rear garden being a particular feature. A driveway also provides off-road parking and leads to a garage. ● Loc8, 0151 526 0021

Gateacre, £199,950

Crosby, oo £140,000

THIS attractive, four bedroom detached house has recently been extended.

On the ground floor, the accommodation briefly comprises a hallway, front lounge, L-shaped kitchen/ diner with patio doors that open to a conservatory, and a utility area.

On the first floor is a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room to the front, plus two more double bedrooms and one single bedroom.

A family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Outside, a driveway provides space for off-road parking, and leads to a garage.

There are also delightful gardens, with the rear benefiting from not being overlooked. ● Good Moves, 0151 909 3747

THIS impressive, two bedroom Victorian terrace is ideally located for schools, shops and transport links.

Downstairs, a hall with laminate flooring gives access to a lounge with log-burning fireplace.

The kitchen features a door to the garden, and there’s a dining room with high quality laminate flooring and access to a utility area.

To the first floor are two double bedrooms, one with an original fireplace, and a large family bathroom.

Externally, a driveway provides space for off-road parking. To the rear is a good-sized rear garden that is well maintained and benefits from not being overlooked. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003

Allerton, £164,950 WELL presented throughout, this three bedroom mid-terrace property is conveniently located for a host of amenities, schools, shops and parks, including both Green Bank and Calderstones Park.

On the ground floor a hall with strip wood flooring leads to a lounge with a living flame gas fire.

The dining room features laminate flooring, and there’s a kitchen with a range of base and wall units.

The first floor has a landing, three bedrooms – one of which has a cast iron fire surround – and a bathroom.

Outside, there is a rear yard with brickbuilt utility. ● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 281 8181

City centre, £565,000 LOCATED on Hope Street, this stunning, six bedroom Grade II listed Georgian town house benefits from residents’ parking and has many original features.

The property, currently rented by professionals, yields approximately £28,000 per annum in rental income, and would be ideal for either a family or an investor.

Inside, the accommodation briefly comprises two reception rooms, a dining kitchen, six bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shower room.

Outside there is a patio and rear garden or potential driveway.

The property further benefits from many original features including sash windows, shutters and coving. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 236 2332

City centre 0151 236 2332 citycentre@suttonkersh.co.uk

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Lettings 0151 207 5923 lettings@suttonkersh.co.uk

NEW PRICE

MARINERS ROAD | L23 £370,000

HAHNEMANN ROAD | L4 OIRO £70,000

BEDFORD ROAD | L4 £105,000

PRESTWOOD CRESCENT | L14 £320 PCM

SANDEMAN ROAD | L4 £525 PCM

TUDOR COURT | L7 £550 PCM

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BYLES STREET | L8 £115,000 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Mid Town House Two Bedrooms Living Room Dining Kitchen Gas Central Heating Double Glazing

THE TEA FACTORY | L1 £139,950 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Fourth Floor Apartment Two bedrooms Spacious Living Area En-suite Shower Room Timber Decked Courtyard Balcony with City Views No Chain

HOPE STREET | L1 £565,000 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Grade II Listed Georgian Town House Six Bedrooms Living Room Dining Room Two Bathrooms plus shower Room Utility Room Permit Parking

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PRINCES AVENUE | L8 OFFERS OVER £100,000

LITTLE HEYES STREET | L5 £400 PCM

HATFIELD CLOSE | L12 £595 PCM

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PAIGNTON ROAD | L16 £795 PCM

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ROSSLYN STREET | L17 £650 PCM

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Offers over £140,000 ● 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace ● Newly Renovated Throughtout ● Newly Fitted Kitchen/Dining Room ● Newly Fitted Bathroom ● Newly Decorated Throughout ● Good Size Lounge ● Good Size Master Bedroom ● Double Glazed. No Chain

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PROPERTY 11

No sale - no fees, no up-front fees and no tie in periods. Just a few reasons to choose Venmore in Liverpool.

See more properties at www.venmores.co.uk

Colquitt Street, Liverpool £144,950

Mariners Wharf, Liverpool £115,000

* Two bedroom apartment * Balcony overlooking cityscape * Secure underground parking space * En-suite shower room * Principal bathroom * Stylish fitted itchen * Current EPC Ratings: EER 82, EIR 75

* Ground floor apartment * Two double bedrooms * Gas central heating system * Car park space * Adjacent to Liverpool Marina * Less than one mile from City centre * Viewing recommended! * Current EPC Rating: EER: 41 EIR: 49

Westminster Road, Liverpool Offers Over £15,000

PUBLIC NOTICE

* Second floor flat * One double bedroom * Open plan lounge/kitchen * Water damaged * Remedial work required * Investment opportunity * CASH OFFERS OVER £15,000 * Current EPC Rating: EER: 77 EIR: 63

Venmore are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £38,000 for 44 Bishops Road, Liverpool L6 0BJ. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Venmore, Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, L2 2SH, 0151 236 4400 before exchange of contracts.

Coningsby Road, Anfield £59,950

Canning Street, Liverpool £475,000

Waterloo Road, Liverpool £129,950

William Jessop Way, Liverpool £139,950

* Traditional mid terrace house * Four double bedrooms * Accommodation over three floors * Requires modernisation * UPVC double glazed to the front * Ideal for family occupancy * Available with no chain!

* 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 * EPC Current Rating: EER: 57, EIR: 46

* Buy to Let investment opportunity * Two bedroom apartment * Wrap-around balcony * Lounge & Dining area * Two bathrooms * Presently tenanted * EPC Current Rating: EER: 76, EIR: 71

* Stylish waterfront apartment * Two double bedrooms * Bathroom & En-suite * Views of Waterloo Dock & River * Balcony * Tenanted under A.S.T. * Ideal investment opportunity * Current EPC Rating: EER: 80 EIR: 76

Lace Street, Liverpool £79,950

Haigh Street, Liverpool Reduced to £99,950 Or nearest offer

Gilmartin Grove, Liverpool Reduced to £94,999

111 Old Hall Street, Liverpool Reduced to £95,000

* Eighth floor apartment * Two double bedrooms * Modern fitted kitchen * Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen * Superb views across Liverpool landscape * Currently tenanted.

* Purpose built first floor apartment * Two double bedrooms * Bathroom and en-suite Shower room * UPVC double glazing * Allocated parking via electric gates * Convenient for Universities and Hospitals * Available with NO CHAIN!

* Superb two bedroom apartment * Stylish Kitchen and Bathroom * Convenient location for Hospitals and Universities * UPVC double glazing and electric heating * Allocated and Visitor parking bays * EPC Current Rating: EER: 77, EIR: 78

* 19th floor Apartment * Stunning River & Estuary views * One double bedroom area * Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen * Shower room

City Branch Sales 0151 236 4400 Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2SH

12 PROPERTY

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Agents’

CHOICE ★★★★

Heswall, £1,750pcm

City centre, £600pcm

Old Swan, £595pcm

THIS large, four bedroom, character property boasts stunning views of the River Dee estuary and oozes charm and character.

From the moment you enter, there is an extremely warm sense of welcome that is present throughout the house.

Due to the position on Rocky Lane, the views across the Dee estuary are staggering, and add to the overall ‘wow’ factor of this charming house, which boasts a large and attractive conservatory.

The house is set over three floors and has everything a tenant could wish for. An early viewing is strongly recommended. ● Karl Tatler Lettings, 0151 342 5777

STYLISHLY presented, this two bedroom apartment is ideally located on the fringe of Liverpool’s business district.

The property has security access and an intercom system into the development, as well as a lift and stairwell to all floors.

Adopting a contemporary theme, inside the apartment is tastefully decorated and comprises an entrance hall, open-plan reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

The property is offered on a furnished basis and enjoys a convenient location for access to a wealth of shops, restaurants, bars and transport links. ● Venmore, 0151 236 4400

OFFERED to let is this charming, three bedroom mid-town house.

The property would make an ideal family home and boasts a number of original features.

Downstairs briefly comprises a hallway with laminate flooring, front lounge, kitchen, and rear dining room with patio doors that lead to the rear garden.

On the first floor is a double bedroom with original built-in storage cupboards, plus two further bedrooms (one single, one double) and a family bathroom.

The property has a garden to the rear. ● Good Moves, 0151 909 3747

Lydiate, £600pcm AVAILABLE to let is this pretty, two bedroom cottage which benefits from gas central heating and double glazed windows.

Inside, a hallway gives access to a lounge with laminate flooring, and a dining kitchen which incorporates a range of fitted wall and base units, an integrated gas hob, and electric oven.

Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with a panelled bath, wash hand basin, shower and wc.

Plus there is a loft with Velux window.

Externally, there are gardens to the front and rear.

No DSS; no smokers. ● Loc8, 0151 531 1089

Mossley Hill, £895pcm WONDERFULLY presented, this modern apartment is situated within New Hawthorne Gardens.

Inside is a hallway, utility area, inner hallway, fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge as well as two/three bedrooms, a family bathroom and master bedroom with en-suite.

Outside there is allocated parking, communal gardens and guest parking.

The property further benefits from an electric heating system and double glazing. It also enjoys an enviable location close to an array of shops, bars and restaurants which be found on Rose Lane, Allerton Road and Lark Lane.

Available unfurnished. ● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 281 8181

Bootle, £475pcm THIS two bedroom terrace house is located off Knowsley Road within close proximity to many local amenities including schools, shops and transport links to the city centre.

On the ground floor an entrance hall gives access to a lounge, dining room and modern fitted kitchen with appliances.

To the first floor are two bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.

Outside, to the rear is a yard. The property benefits from double glazing and gas central heating.

An internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the quality of the property. Available unfurnished. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003

Lettings

West Derby, £900pcm BEAUTIFULLY presented and oozing character is this executive four bedroom detached house.

Inside comprises a large lounge with a wood floor and living flame gas fire.

The dining room also features a living flame gas fire, and there is a modern kitchen with tiled floor and range cooker, plus a separate utility room.

Four double bedrooms and a bathroom complete the accommodation.

Additional benefits include double glazing and gas central heating.

Outside the property has parking to the front and side, as well as an extensive rear garden. The property is unfurnished. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923

Wallasey, £700pcm A WATERSIDE penthouse apartment which offers luxury living, fantastic views and a sought-after location, this two bedroom, top floor, duplex apartment has much to offer.

Available to let on a long-term basis to professionals only, the stylish dockside penthouse has two bedrooms, central heating and double glazing.

The property also benefits from a balcony with decking and secure designated parking.

An internal viewing of this property is a must to fully appreciate all that is on offer.

The apartment is available to let on an unfurnished basis. ● Property Centre, 0151 639 7500

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Pierhead Housing is a Liverpool based Housing Association; providing good quality affordable housing in Merseyside; for those in need. Tenants benefit from an excellent repairs and maintenance service, with a dedicated Housing Officer to provide high standards of customer focused services.

If you are interested in applying for any of the properties listed please call 0151 224 0609 and leave your name, number and details of what you are interested in and an officer will call you back; or you can email us at info@pierheadhousing.com

Housing for Older People

Apartments for Rent – Antiques Triangle 2 bedroom apartments are now available at Pierhead’s listed building near to Birkenhead Tunnel, Hamilton Square and train stations.

The apartments are modern and spacious; double glazed, with central heating and camera door entry system. Rent is in the region of £93.00 per week; applicant must be currently in employment and over the age of 25.

Bedford Road Area, and Knowsley Road Area, L20, Bootle

1 and 2 bed flats and 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses – rents between £76 and £83 pw Spacious terraced houses; benefitting from GCH, DG windows, on street parking; near to local schools with excellent transport links.

Lodge Lane Area, L8

Aylward and Glover Place, Bootle

3 Bedroom houses – rent circa £86 pw Benefitting from GCH, DG windows and gardens to front and rear.

Picton Area, L15

Chestnut Court, L20 and Maud Roberts Court, L21 – Over 60’s only

Parle Court, L6 and Dickinson Court, Southport – Over 55’s only

Flats are available at our schemes in Bootle; benefitting from central heating, secure access, CCTV in communal areas, free on-site laundry facilities, guest room for relatives to stay overnight, on site scheme manager; social activities; with an excellent repairs and maintenance service. Included in the rent of approximately £115 per week is heating, hot water and TV licence.

Flats are available at these schemes, benefitting from central control alarm system, double glazing with an excellent repairs and maintenance service. Rents are between £85.00 and £96.00 per week.

Sharples Crescent, Crosby

Dovecot, L14

Balmoral and Rufford Road, Kensington

2 bed flats rents circa £68pw and 3 bed houses rent circa £100 Benefitting from GCH, DG windows, desirable area; and houses benefit from front and rear gardens.

2 bed flats – rent circa £84.00 per week Located above the shopping area at Dovecot Parade.

Benefitting from double glazing and GCH.

2 bed flats – rents circa £82.00 per week Benefitting from GCH, double glazed windows and communal gardens.

Ash Street, Southport

Tranmere area

2 bed flats rents circa £93 per week Set in a desirable area of Southport, 2 bed houses rents circa £71.00 per week. enefitting from GCH and DG, with rear yards; some properties with rear gardens

1 and 2 bed flats; rents circa £72.00 and 2 and 3 bed houses rents circa £77.00 per week.

Benefitting from GCH and DG; most houses with front and rear gardens.

Pierhead Housing Association Ltd 9th Floor, Wellington Buildings The Strand, Liverpool, L2 0PP

benefitting from GCH; double glazing and communal garden.

One bedroom purpose built flats.

Near to shops and transport links. Rents circa £75.00 per week.

Benefitting from GCH and DG, communal garden and car park.

Tel: 0151 227 1001 Fax: 0151 258 1303

Kirkdale Area, L5

2 bed houses – rent circa £73pw Benefitting from DG, GCH and garden to rear.

General Housing for those aged over 18 All properties come with security of tenure; with no deposit required.

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New

by KATIE McLOUGHLIN

H

OUSE hunters in Prescot have been snapping up the range of homes at Taylor Wimpey North West’s Speakman Gardens development, so much so that the housebuilder has now released a new phase of properties to meet demand.

The development, on Steley Way, offers something for everyone with its range of three and four bedroom luxury homes and spacious two bedroom apartments.

The first properties to be released on the new phase include the three bedroom Hemsworth and Bancroft homes. Priced from £149,995 (or from as little as £119,996 through FirstBuy) the Bancroft design brings home ownership within reach for first time buyers.

The ground floor features a kitchen and open-plan living/dining area with French doors to the rear garden, while the downstairs cloakroom and under stairs storage cupboard provide additional practical touches. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, as well as a further bedroom and bathroom.

Lynne Vogel, regional sales manager for Taylor Wimpey North West, said: “We have continued to experience high demand, with house hunters keen to take

New

by KATIE McLOUGHLIN

B

HOMES

Saturday, March 2, 2013

UYERS have given an £80m development their seal of approval by snapping up 11 homes in less than a month.

The sales success at Redrow’s The Avenue – the first phase of its Summerhill Park development at Thingwall Hall, Broadgreen – follows the opening of two show homes in mid-January and brings the total number of properties already sold to 21.

There are also many more potential purchasers keen to make Summerhill Park their home.

With plans to build up to 525 properties over several years, Redrow is committed to developing the area, providing employment for local people as well as new homes.

Steve Greenhalgh, regional director for Redrow Homes (Lancashire), said: “We’ve come a long way since we first announced plans to build on the site, and we’re committed to providing the finest new residential neighbourhood in the area. It’s a major development and we will be building in phases here for a number of years and anticipate that the final homes will be completed by 2020. During that time we will be providing employment for around 50 site operatives at any one time.

“People have been keen to see

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Guide STYLISH: Typical interiors at Taylor Wimpey's Speakman Gardens in Prescot

New release

advantage of schemes such as FirstBuy and NewBuy to secure an affordable mortgage deal.”

FirstBuy works through a joint loan of 20% from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Taylor Wimpey, which means that eligible purchasers only need put down a 5% deposit and obtain a 75% loan-to-value mortgage. The

loan is repayable at the end of the 25-year mortgage term or when the property is sold. To be eligible, purchasers must be first time buyers and the total household earning should be less than £60,000.

NewBuy is accessible to all credit-worthy first time buyers and home movers across England, and is available on new build properties

up to the value of £500,000. Through the Government-backed scheme purchasers can access 95% mortgages and only need pay a minimum deposit of 5% of the value of the property. ● Visit the marketing suite, open daily 11am-5.30pm, call 0845 071 8832 or visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/ speakmangardens for more details.

HOMES

Guide POPULAR: The Redrow show homes at The Avenue at Summerhill Park

Enjoy Park life

how we’re developing the area, and since we opened the show homes visitor numbers have doubled. In fact, in just one day we welcomed 100 people through our doors.

“We’ve had lots of positive feedback from people who say they love the show homes. Many have been pleasantly surprised by how spacious they are compared with

their expectations of new build homes and by how much we include in our standard specification.”

While the opening of the three bedroom Letchworth and four bedroom Oxford show homes has boosted sales, Redrow is also celebrating another major milestone at the development – the first residents moving in.

Current availability at The Avenue at Summerhill Park includes three and four bedroom homes from Redrow’s New Heritage Collection, priced from £184,995.

Two bedroom properties will soon be released for sale. ● Visit the show homes, open daily 10am-5.30pm, call 0151 345 3140 or see www.redrow.co.uk/summerhill.

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First choice for First time buyers Buy oM o r d e 3B M o r F S HoMe

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Great range of hou s design e s

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Spacious interiors

New homes from only £105,200* with FirstBuy Full purchase price of £131,500

Church Fields

Raglan Close, Liverpool L19 8NG Tel: 0151 427 8098

Marketing Suites and Show Homes open Thursday to Monday 10am - 5pm

Visit www.lovellnewhomes.co.uk or

Lovell In Liverpool

*TYPICAL EXAMPLE: FIRSTBUY Based on a 95% mortgage on 80% shared equity price with a minimum 5% deposit contribution. This scheme is available on selected Lovell properties subject to status and terms and conditions. It is not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Lovell Partnerships cannot give you any financial advice but can refer you to an Independent Financial Advisor. The reservation fee of £500 (fully refundable on legal completion) may not cover the whole cost of obtaining a mortgage and purchasing the property and appropriate professional advice should be sort. The £500 figure also assumes that you are eligible for a 95% mortgage at the fully funded share price of 80% of the property value. The weekly payment figure £87 is based on the mortgage being a repayment mortgage over a 35 year term and subject to availability and suitability. This will also be subject to the terms and conditions of the appropriate lender and you must seek professional advice to ensure you match the criteria. Other fees may be required. A minimum deposit of £6,575 will be required dependent on lender’s criteria. Fixed rate for the first 2 years is 2.89%. (4.0% APR). Total fees for arranging the mortgage is £724. Total amount payable over 35 years assuming no change in interest rates would be £181,659. An early repayment charge would be payable before the end of the first 2 year period and would be a maximum of £3,061. The maximum Equity Loan will be 20% of the purchase price, the equity loan is provided Lovell Partnerships Ltd and is held as a charge. The repayment sum will reflect 20% of the market value of the property at the time of sale or valuation. The annual fee of 1.75% will be uplifted by RPI + 1% per annum. Lovell cannot advise you on a mortgage. Selected plots. Full terms and conditions available upon request. YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT. Prices and information believed to be correct at time of going to press and are subject to change without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only. 3 bedroom full purchase price of £131,500.

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★★★★

There’s now more to love...

NEW REVISED PRICES

There’s no better time to buy!

2 & 3 bEDRoom homES fRom

£81 per week*

...about a home at Mill Brook.

You can now own a 2 bedroom home in a highly desirable location for this great low price thanks to the Government backed FirstBuy Scheme.

But this doesn’t mean you’re not getting the same high standards you’d expect from Compendium Living. Your new home comes complete with a specification that we think is one of the best around too.

0151 487 6379

sales.millbrook@compendiumliving.co.uk www.compendiumliving.co.uk

A range of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes from £83,600 with FirstBuy Compendium Living is a joint venture by Lovell and The Riverside Group and 3 three-bedroom homes at Mill Brook are also available through Riverside’s shared ownership scheme. Call 0345 155 9029.

Mill Brook, Wood Lane, Liverpool L27 4AB

Marketing Suite and Show Homes open daily 10am - 5pm

*TYPICAL EXAMPLE: FIRSTBUY Based on a 95% mortgage on 80% shared equity price with a minimum 5% deposit contribution. This scheme is available on selected Compendium Living properties subject to status and terms and conditions. It is not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Compendium Living cannot give you any financial advice but can refer you to an Independent Financial Advisor. The reservation fee of £500 (fully refundable on legal completion) may not cover the whole cost of obtaining a mortgage and purchasing the property and appropriate professional advice should be sort. The £500 figure also assumes that you are eligible for a 95% mortgage at the fully funded share price of 80% of the property value. This will also be subject to the terms and conditions of the appropriate lender and you must seek professional advice to ensure you match the criteria. Other fees may be required. A minimum deposit of £5,225 will be required dependent on lender’s criteria. The weekly payment figure £81 is based on the mortgage being a repayment mortgage over a 30 year term and subject to availability and suitability. Fixed rate for the first 2 years is 3.39%. (4.0% APR). Total fees for arranging the mortgage is £724. Total amount payable over 30 years assuming no change in interest rates would be £133,997. An early repayment charge would be payable before the end of the 2 year period and would be a maximum of £3,241. The maximum Equity Loan will be 20% of the purchase price, the equity loan is provided Compendium Living and is held as a charge. The repayment sum will reflect 20% of the market value of the property at the time of sale or valuation. The annual fee of 1.75% will be uplifted by RPI + 1% per annum. Prices and information believed to be correct at time of going to press and are subject to change without notice. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Images are for illustrative purposes only. 2 bedroom full purchase price of £104,500.

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homezone

Morris Homes: The Point

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advertising feature

Six left at popular Point

AFFORDABLE: The Point in West Derby

L

OCAL housebuilder Morris Homes only has six properties remaining at The Point development on Deysbrook Lane.

North West-based Morris has sold 361 properties at the West Derby development since its launch in 2004 – making it one of the builder’s largest ever developments.

The final two bedroom apartments and four bedroom detached properties, which are on

the market from £124,750, are also available with Morris’ Part Exchange and Great Start schemes.

Under the part exchange initiative Morris will buy a homeowner’s existing house for its full market value if they buy a new Morris home in return.

The Great Start scheme is ideal for first-time buyers as it allows them to buy a property at just 80% of its market value, reducing their monthly repayments and meaning

they can get on the property ladder with just a 5% deposit.

To further help first-time buyers Morris is also offering furniture packs on all the apartments.

Regional sales director for Morris, Chris Minshall, explained: “The Point has been particularly popular with families and first-time buyers, and the schemes we have available mean buying a new home there is a great investment for the future.

“The development is close to a number of good schools and has easy access to Liverpool city centre, so we’re sure that these last few properties won’t be available for long.” ● For more information on the properties and schemes available visit the sales office at Deysbrook Lane, West Derby, L12 4YG (open Thursday to Monday from 10.30am5.30pm), call 0151 254 2602 or visit www.morrishomes.co.uk.

THE FACTS

DEVELOPMENT: The Point LOCATION: Deysbrook Lane, West Derby, Liverpool DEVELOPER: Morris Homes HOUSE TYPES: Two bedroom apartments and four bedroom detached properties CONTACT DETAILS: Call 0151 254 2602

THE POINT | DEYSBROOK LANE | WEST DERBY | L12 4YG

Must call

Morris ASAP

DON’T MISS OUT Exchange your old home for a stunning new one with *

105% PART EXCHANGE

3 & 4 bedroom detached homes from £196,750 Open Thursday to Monday 10.30am – 5.30pm

0151 254 2602

morrishomes.co.uk

*105% Part Exchange available on selected plots only, subject to status, terms and conditions. Only available on reservations made by 03.03.13 and financial completion by 31.03.13. Details and prices correct at time of going to press. Image representative only.

RESERVE THIS WEEKEND MOVE IN BY 31ST MARCH

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Luxury

by KATIE McLOUGHLIN

T

HIS three bedroom farmhouse combines modern living with traditional period features and benefits from open views over farmland and greenbelt fields.

Set in nearly three acres of grounds on the outskirts of Ormskirk, the charming property boasts a self-contained one bedroom bungalow as well as stables, a paddock, gym and sauna.

On entry through a porch with Karndean flooring, a hallway leads to a good sized lounge with a multi-fuel wood burner in a brick fire surround. There’s a living room too which has Karndean flooring, a dining room featuring a fireplace with open fire and hearth, plus a conservatory. The kitchen is well appointed, with a range of units with solid oak doors, granite worksurfaces, a double Belfast sink and a good selection of appliances, including a gas range-style cooker, an integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and coffee maker.

A rear hallway leads to a utility room and a shower room with walk-in double shower cubicle.

The first floor has a landing and three bedrooms, the master bedroom having a range of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite featuring a walk-in shower cubicle. A

HOMES ★★★★

On the farm

superbly appointed family bathroom – boasting a sunken bath, marble tiles and a walk-in double shower with multi-jet system – completes the main property.

In the self-contained detached bungalow, the accommodation includes a living room with French

doors to the rear, a fitted kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, washing machine and fridge freezer, a bedroom and an en-suite shower room.

There’s also a detached games room/office, with access to a gym and sauna.

Externally, this charming property also benefits from six timber stables, a tack room, hay store, a paddock and a long driveway providing off-road parking to the rear for several vehicles. ● Ormskirk, £675,000; Farrell Heyworth, 01695 570 075

Worth over

£7,000!

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Terms & conditions - subject to availability. Any variance on menus and numbers is chargeable at additional cost. Entrants must arrange and pay for their own registrar. The winning couple must agree to publicity

You’ve got from now until Monday 4th March to enter.

Simply to go to www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/wedding to a fill in the entry form online. All couples who successfully register will appear in a special Dream Wedding supplement week commencing Monday 11th March. Tokens will then be printed in the Liverpool ECHO every day for 3 weeks – the couple who collects the most tokens will win this amazing prize.