Liverpool Echo Big Property Guide - 16th February 2013 by Liverpool Post & Echo

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... to buying Top Tip If you’re varnishing wooden floorboards and you need to use the room again ASAP, go for a water-based varnish, such as Ronseal Diamond Hard Floor Varnish, below, to get the job done in a day, or sooner. The quickest way to cover a large area is with a long-handled roller - use a long-pile roller sleeve to get into all the nooks and crannies, or go over them with a paintbrush.

Product of the Week GREEN DEAL: Invest in environmentally friendly improvements, pay them off – and if you move the loan stays with it

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HERE’S been a lot of coverage in the media recently about the Government’s Green Deal, a new scheme designed to help us make our homes (and businesses) more energy efficient. If you’ve heard the hype, but don’t really know how the scheme works, here’s what it could do for you. The Green Deal is different from other schemes because while it enables you to invest in environmentally friendly home improvements, you pay them off over a number of years and, crucially, the loan stays with the property – it isn’t your responsibility any more if you move home. This is because the home improvements are designed to cut the energy bills of that particular property, so the new owner would inherit the loan and benefit from the energy savings. The home improvements covered by the Green Deal include double glazing, boilers, loft insulation and cavity wall insulation, measures that can dramatically improve the energy efficiency of your home (and so reduce your energy bills) but can cost a lot of money. The deal also covers microgeneration equipment, such as solar panels, biomass boilers and ground and air source heat pumps, which cut your energy bills because you’re generating some of the electricity, hot water or heat for your home.

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Period properties, which make up much of the housing stock in this country, are hard to make energy efficient, and this is one of the drivers behind the Government’s new Green Deal, as Julia Gray discovers The first stage of the Green Deal is having your home inspected and assessed to determine what energy-efficient improvements you can make and how much you could save on your energy bills. The inspection must be done by a Green Deal assessor – some will charge and others won’t – and they’ll produce a report afterwards stating their findings. Only go for an assessor accredited with the Green Deal quality mark, which is something all companies participating in the deal must have – it shows that they comply with a code of practice. Some assessors are independent but others are linked to a Green Deal provider, although they are supposed to be impartial. If you want to proceed once you have the findings of the assessment, the next stage is choosing a Green Deal provider – you can search for both providers and assessors at www.greendealorb.co.uk/ consumersearch. When you’ve found a provider you’re happy with, you have to sign a contract with them specifying the

work to be done and the cost of it, including the interest rate you’ll be paying for the loan. Once this is agreed, the provider will get a Green Deal installer to do the work. One of the unique aspects of the Green Deal is that you pay off the cost of the home improvements through your electricity bill. The idea is that the loan repayments will be covered by the energy savings you’ll make from doing the home improvements, although there’s no guarantee that you won’t be out of pocket. If you live in a period property, have a low income or are on benefits, you may be able to get extra help - contact the Energy Saving Advice Service (0300 123 1234) in England and Wales, or Energy Saving Scotland (0800 512 012) to find out more. There’s a Green Deal Cashback Scheme for householders in England and Wales – see http://gdcashback.decc.gov.uk – and a Green Homes Cashback Scheme in Scotland – visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/ scotland for details.

EASY: An energy-saving lightbulb being fitted. One of the unique aspects of the Green Deal is that you pay off the cost of the home improvements through your electricity bill

Lots of people apply a clear varnish to sanded wooden floorboards, but staining them a dark colour can look stunning, and it doesn’t show up dirt as much. Use Ronseal Diamond Hard Floor Varnish in Satin Walnut (£37.32 for 2.5ltr, www.chapelinteriors.co.uk) – it’s low odour, nice to use and dries quickly (you can recoat in just two hours). As well as being a beautifully rich colour, the varnish is designed to resist knocks, scratches and scuffs. A few coats is enough for most floors, but the more coats you do, the more beautiful the colour becomes, so don’t hold back.

Find A Home 8 Agents’ Choice – Liverpool 9 Abode Properties 10 Venmore 11 Sutton Kersh 13 Agents’ Choice – Lettings

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Once we saw the homes our minds were made up... by JANET TANSLEY

DES RES: Karl Pierpoint and Staci McDonald outside their new Countryside home

IRST-TIME buyers Karl Pierpoint and Staci McDonald were delighted when they realised they could finally make the step to owning their own home. A 5% deposit through the Government-backed FirstBuy initiative mean the couple could finally get choosing the china! “Renting was fine for us but it was frustrating knowing that the money was just going down the drain,” says Karl, 26, an electrician. “We wanted to invest in our future but we assumed the challenge would be finding the house deposit. You’re led to believe that you need to save a huge deposit of at least 20% and it would take us years to save that kind of money.” That is where Countryside Properties came in. Savvy buyers in Liverpool can escape the rent trap with help at Norris Green Village. Mortgage payments at the popular collection of three and four-bedroom homes, off Stalisfield Avenue, start at just £374* a month, meaning first time buyers can own their own home for less than the average £593** monthly rent for an equivalent city property. So now Karl Pierpoint and partner, Staci, 20, are the proud owners of a three-bedroom detached home. “Once we saw the homes our minds were made up. Our new home is very light and spacious but what really sealed the deal was everything that came with it. “The spec is fantastic.” With each new home at Norris Green Village, buyers get a fully-fitted kitchen, complete with integrated fridge-freezer, a contemporary white bathroom suite and flooring fitted throughout. Karl lived in rented accommodation in Walton for several years before deciding to buy at Norris Green VIllage with hairdresser Staci. Karl says: “It was only after

LIVING SPACE: The roomy lounge area

seeing the house that we were convinced to buy. We had no idea we would be able to find such a spacious and modern property for such an affordable price. “We hadn't seen anything that compared in terms of quality and price.” He adds: “Our favourite room is the open-plan kitchen and diner which overlooks the garden and that’s where we'll spend a lot of time. The French doors and skylight windows really open up the house giving it a light and airy conservatory feel. “We moved in just before Christmas and seeing in the New Year in our new home was really special and a fantastic start to our year.” Through the governmentbacked FirstBuy initiative, buyers need only contribute a 5% deposit of the full purchase price of their new home.

For a three-bedroom home at Norris Green Village priced at full market value of £123,000 for example, buyers will pay a deposit of only £6,150.* Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director, explains: “Paying monthly rent can be a huge drain on finances, making it harder for first time buyers to save for a deposit for a new home. ‘‘It is for this reason that we have a range of affordable options for buyers to help them to own their own home, whatever their circumstances.” ● The Norris Green Village Show Village is open daily from 11am until 6pm at 32 Deanscales Road, Liverpool, L11 2XU. For more information visit www.norrisgreenvillage.co.uk or call 0151 226 7299 or e-mail norrisgreen@cppl.com *Terms and conditions apply. reader travel holidays.com

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Happy home decor by GABRIELLE FAGAN

NLY a truly miserable soul would fail to feel an instant surge of optimism and energy on stepping through the door of a house flooded with light, brimming with colour and adorned with fun, quirky accessories. “When people come to my home we always get the comment, ’You can’t help smiling when you enter this place’,” says Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau as she takes me on a tour of her beautiful house. Rooms flow into one another, linked by stripped wood or white painted floors, and each has charming features, whether a brilliantly painted wall, a mix of old and contemporary furniture or an eclectic mixture of objects clustered together to catch the eye. It’s a tangible demonstration of her vision for a ’Happy Home’, and it features in her new book of the same name which could persuade even the most colour-shy to call time on beige. The book is filled with affordable and practical advice on decor to lift your spirits and make rooms irresistible. “My dream here was to make this house look happy, relaxed, lived-in and of course, filled with colours. “I truly believe colours can make you smile from deep within yourself,” says Charlotte who, with her husband Philippe, is founder of cult Danish homeware company Rice. “People often ask me, ’What makes a home happy?’ I believe it’s achieved with a cocktail of different ingredients: light, openness, colours and practical function so a home suits your life.” There’s a homely atmosphere, with a sofa used as a trampoline by IMPACT: Purple walls and vibrant textiles have impact in this room, says Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau the couple’s children when they were younger now dressed up to be a seating star again. hours to repaint it if you have to my mood and it’s also influenced the things that make you really “I call it ’lipstick for the couch’,” regrets.” by colours used in the fashion happy and comfortable. she explains. “A few new quilts and Her life philosophy, encapsulated industry.” “Ask yourself whether the space blankets packed neatly around the in a sign she once saw during her Yellow is one of her favourites, makes you feel content, if there is seats and back, and some bright travels to Thailand to source while she’s currently featuring anything which jars visually.” cushions, are all that’s needed. Just homeware products, is ‘live, love, bright green, strong mint and HAPPY TIP: like a woman, it feels a lot better laugh’. purple as well as neon Your needs will with refreshed make-up, so “That saying is a cornerstone change as a family shades in her decor and furniture can be given a at Rice and in my own life. product ranges. grows - it’s far makeover.” Those words just feel so HAPPY TIP: Be bold, be better to go with It’s typical of her right and to me sum up what bright and don’t be afraid. that flow than be ingenious attitude to life is all about. A home Charlotte says: “I often hear ruled by ideas about a decor, which is the should be a place where you decor look that may not be people saying, ’What if I get tired of antithesis of the feel you can be yourself and practical. a bright colour?’ But why would you formality and perfection do just that. That’s what get more tired of a happy funky There are always of designer homes makes it a success and it’s colour than you’d get tired of a elements you can look featured in glossy not difficult to achieve.” white wall? If you do get sick of at and fix - check out magazines. Follow her guide to a colour then you can simply whether your home “I feel uncomfortable creating a Happy Home... repaint it. stimulates and refreshes you, in the atmosphere of “Give yourself a serious mental nurtures and nourishes you. those sort of rooms,” she A FRESH LOOK vitamin boost with neon shades, says. Pretend you are a COLOUR often available in ranges of spray “My hope is to inspire stranger entering your home A rainbow of colours paint, so you can test out your people to sprinkle a little for the first time and assess feature in Charlotte’s home enthusiasm for a colour.” everyday magic whether your decor suits you and she proves that even throughout their homes. and your personality. WALLPAPER unlikely combinations STAG’S HEAD: They’ll be surprised at the DRIP VASE: “I like to stand back and A wall is just like an empty can transform a space. positive impact. see panel look at my own home from playground so use your “When my daughter see panel “My advice is to make time to time, as if it was the imagination and let the games was little she would bold colour choices and stay playful first time I saw it,” says Charlotte. begin, Charlotte urges. often ask me, ’What’s your favourite with what you do in your home. “This especially applies to the “I have a wallpaper addiction – I colour this week?”’ she says. Relax – paint a single wall in a living room - the word says it all. It’s love how just one strip of wallpaper “My favourite colour does change crazy colour. It only takes a few a room to live your life in, doing all can define a whole room. according to the season, according

“It’s almost magical when you put it up – it truly feels like waving a magic wand. I can spend hours on the internet searching through the fabulous wallpapers around, both old vintage prints and brand new ones.” HAPPY TIP: Use colourful wallpaper on a wall facing a door so that its visual effect can be enjoyed from the next room. Paint a wall in a bold shade, and display plates on a wall and mix with a collection of photos, paintings and lithography.

SMILING SPACES

Don’t hide away possessions as they tell a story about you, your family and your home, says Charlotte: “Little funny displays throughout your home will bring a smile to your face. “The small kitsch souvenirs you have bought, the odd gift with quirky appeal, the beautiful heirloom pieces and things with a personal story behind them which mean something to you, will all give you that smiley feeling. “A neon-coloured piece of furniture will highlight a quiet corner, and animals always inspire affection so include them as prints on fabrics,

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HOOKS: By Ben de Lisi in blue, lime or red... see panel

COLOUR SHOW: An illustration of how flowers, and textures create a cosy corner

TABLE TOP: Comet painted TV cabinet; sitting atop it is a Serai pillar candle holder. See panel

PLUSH: Cinema seats, crocheted throws and cushions combine with a rustic table for a bright dining area as small ornaments, or even a brightly-coloured deer head on a wall.” HAPPY TIP: Arrange pieces in a little tableaux or just singly around your house in thoughtful spots so they will become eye-catching attention-seekers. Don’t over-clutter though, or their attraction will be lost. ● Happy Home: Everyday Magic For A Colourful Home by Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau is published by Jacqui Small, priced £25. Available February 21.

STANDOUT NICK-NACKS CREATE DISTINCTIVE SETTING QUIRKY accessories are a characteristic of a happy home. ● A stag head, £100 (available in March), decorated in a riot of colour and pattern could do the trick. And there’s Ben de Lisi metal hooks in blue, lime or

AUTHOR: Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau

red, £7.20 each. Both are from Debenhams (08445 616 161/ www.debenhams.com) – as is the ‘Be Happy’ turquoise canvas cushion, £17.60 and Teak ‘Comet’ painted TV cabinet, £504, with three drawers painted navy, mustard and turquoise.

● Raise a smile with a Serai yellow camel candle holder, £20, and an orange Drip vase, £30 (available in March), Habitat (0844 499 1111/www.habitat.co.uk). ● Make a focal point with an Emily saloon chandelier, £350, Graham & Green. It has a cluster of nine satin

and floral lined shades in different colours (0845 130 6622/ www.grahamand green. co.uk). ● A pair of Toronto chairs, £59, with maple veneer seats and chrome legs, Marks & Spencer (0845 302 1234/ www.marksand spencer.com).

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A growth area As the RHS launches its first ever garden holidays brochure, Hannah Stephenson finds out the questions green-fingered travellers should be asking before they book

HEMED holidays have been around for a long time, suited to hobbyists whose pastimes have included painting, cooking or indeed gardening. While garden-themed holidays simply used to involve trips to well-known gardens to admire the scenery and perhaps enjoy a guided tour, today’s offerings are more sophisticated, and if you pick the right holiday, you may have smaller groups, visits to private gardens and even a bit of hands-on experience. Tailor-made garden cruises featuring talks by TV experts, visits to exotic gardens where guests can sample the locally grown tropical fruits and trips which incorporate some of the major horticultural shows are all available. Kew-trained horticulturist Sue Macdonald, who founded Boxwood Tours (www.boxwoodtours.net) in 1990, which specialises in quality garden holidays, says that green-fingered travellers are becoming more discerning. “They want more private visits and want to meet the garden owners or head gardeners. That’s a big draw on a tour. They want to hear about the garden, how they cope with recent weather difficulties and plans for the future. They need someone there who can tell them the key information.

IDYLL: One of the gardens in Lake Como, Italy, featured in the new Royal Horticultural Society garden holidays brochure “Gardeners want a tour leader with a horticultural background, rather than just going around a National Trust property without meeting anybody, just looking. They want questions answered.” Some organisations offer workshops for people who want to learn some practical gardening, but they are difficult to incorporate on a garden-themed holiday, Macdonald explains. “Setting up tours which are more practical is not easy to do because it involves extra insurance if people

are using knives or pruning shears or digging. “Gardens also have to have enough space to bring people in for hands-on gardening experiences, so they might need enough space to take a group of 10 people, for instance, to take cuttings from a shrub.” But the yearning for knowledge among travellers is ever-increasing, she points out. “We have started looking more at different plant groups, which we’re doing on our Cornwall tour this

year, so the head gardener is going to talk about and demonstrate the propagation of camellias, but it’s not set up like a workshop.” The Royal Horticultural Society recently launched its first ever RHS Garden Holidays brochure in conjunction with escorted tours expert Collette Worldwide Holidays. It features horticulture-themed holidays around the world, including itineraries to the US, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, The Azores, France, Italy and Spain. Celebrating the centenary of RHS

Chelsea Flower Show, its China tours follow in the footsteps of the original plant hunters and offer visitors an element of discovery. “For somebody who really wants to get down and dirty in plant hunting, looking under rocks, in damp bark, under leaves, up in the trees, in search of orchids or clematis or magnolia or whatever we are looking for, following in the footsteps of the original plant hunters, the plant seekers’ trip would be one for them,” says Sue Biggs, RHS director general, who

Best Of The Bunch Witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia)

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WITCH hazels brighten up the garden at this time of year, with their spidery and fragrant yellow, orange or red flowers. These slow-growing, deciduous shrubs are striking in the late winter garden when the great outdoors still seems to be in a state of semi-slumber. Among the sweetest is h. x intermedia ‘Pallida’, while ‘Diane’ bears interesting red flowers and bright red and orange autumn tints and ‘Arnold’ produces bright yellow flowers. Witch hazel grows to around 3.7m (12ft) and should be planted in moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or dappled shade. After flowering, cut back the flowered shoots to strong buds, but only to confine the plant if it is outgrowing its space.

● Keep sacking or old carpet handy to cover and insulate cold frames during very cold periods. ● Sprinkle sulphate of potash fertiliser around the base of fruit trees and bushes. ● Cover buds on fruit trees and bushes with netting to protect them from the birds. ● Finish winter-pruning apple and pear trees, removing badly placed or diseased branches. ● Bring pot-grown strawberry plants into the greenhouse to encourage early flowering and fruiting. ● Trim back winter-flowering heathers when the flowers have started to fade. ● Plant new roses before spring. Bare-rooted bushes should be planted immediately. ● Clip wall-trained ivy, removing it from windows and gutters. ● Continue winter digging, adding compost as you go. ● Sow parsnips as soon as soil conditions allow. ● Sow spring onions and lettuce in cold frames or under cloches. ● Prick out seedlings in the greenhouse and space them in larger trays when they are big enough to pick up by their new leaves. ● Plant dahlias into trays to encourage them to develop shoots to take as cuttings.

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VISITORS’ PARADISE: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA, has a background in travel. Biggs notes: “A lot of people will be happy to go to beautiful gardens, be told what the plants are and where they grow best and how to grow them at home, but if you want really top level (where you find out the Latin names; how to cultivate and graft plants – the real horticultural knowledge) then it would be best to choose a tour that’s escorted by an RHS curator or horticultural specialist.” So, what should holidaymakers check when choosing a

garden-themed break? ● Check the inclusions because you may discover that food is not included and optional excursions can bump up your costs. ● Take note of single supplements. Many gardeners go on holiday on their own. ● Look for unique experiences where you won’t be on a well-worn trail behind a fleet of coaches. ● Try to find out the calibre of your tour escort – are they just a courier or a horticultural specialist with knowledge?

● Consider the schedule carefully. How many gardens a day will you be covering? You might only be doing three or four gardens in the whole tour and be at the hotel the rest of the time. ● Watch out for the term ’private visits’ because the garden may be privately owned but open sometimes to the public. You may be greeted by crowds if you go on a day when it’s open to the public. ● Don’t always go for the peak time. ● Check group sizes

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Good enough to eat Bare rooted cane fruits THIS month is the latest time to plant bare-rooted cane fruits including raspberries, blackberries and hybrid berries. The canes are usually sold in bundles. Prepare the ground beforehand, digging a trench along the proposed row, adding organic matter if not done previously. All bare-rooted cane fruits, except autumn-fruiting raspberries, need support, which is done through placing posts at either end of the row, with a minimum of three strong wires hung horizontally between them. If you are using a wall or fence as support, attach the wires to vine eyes screwed into the wall and plant raspberries about 45cm (18in) apart and blackberries 1.5m (5ft) apart. Prune newly planted canes to about 22cm (9in) from the ground to encourage the production of good, strong canes from the base. In the summer you can cut it right out. Tie the canes to the wires as they grow,

SUPPORT NEEDED: Raspberries, above PLANT APART: Blackberries, right but don’t take a crop this year, removing flowers to help establish the plants so they produce a better crop in years to come.

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Surround herbs such as tarragon and mint with a barrier of slates buried vertically to stop the underground runners from threatening neighbouring plants.

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Make an ornamental feature of invasive herbs on your patio by planting them in individual pots.

Alder Hey boss cuts ribbon on agent’s office ENTWISTLE Green estate and lettings agent has opened a branch in the heart of Liverpool city centre. The new branch based on Dale Street offers a wide range of property services including lettings, estate agency and mortgage services, and complements Entwistle Green’s existing network of offices throughout Merseyside. The official opening took place on February 7 and was marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Prof Michael Brown of Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Jane O’Donnell, lettings director at Entwistle Green, says: “We are delighted to have opened a new branch in Liverpool city centre. “Our investment in Liverpool reflects our confidence in the local housing market, which has remained buoyant despite a challenging economic climate.

“As a specialist estate and lettings agency with more than 90 years of expertise in helping people to sell and let properties in the local area, our estate agency and lettings teams work seamlessly together. “We look forward to helping more buyers, vendors, investors, landlords and tenants across Liverpool and Merseyside.” The lettings team is led by Terry Sherlock, who has more than 20 years experience and knowledge of working in the lettings industry. Estate agency services will be managed by Debbie Finney, who has worked in the property industry for over 13 years, and Beverley Smith joins the team as Sales Manager. As part of their ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, the team at the Entwistle Green city centre office is working with Alder Hey Children’s NHS

Foundation Trust as their chosen charity partner for 2013. Staff have pledged to raise awareness and money for Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust during 2013, including holding a summer charity ball and taking part in a parachute jump. Entwistle Green in Liverpool city centre is also running special introductory offers for landlords and vendors. The first 100 landlords to register with the branch will receive 0% management fees for three months. The special offer for vendors is to sell their house from as little as £299 plus VAT. To find out more about the property services Entwistle Green provides or to arrange a lettings assessment or a market appraisal, please contact the team at the Liverpool City Centre office on 0151 734 5776 or email lettings.liverpool@ entwistlegreen.co.uk

Prof Brown cuts the ribbon at Entwistle Green's new city centre office

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Aigburth, £330,000 CHARMING and spacious, this four bedroom terrace house occupies a prominent position directly off Lark lane and within walking distance of Sefton Park. Downstairs is a vestibule entrance, reception hall, through lounge/dining room, dining kitchen and cellar room/ games room. To the first floor are two bedrooms, a family bathroom/wc and separate wc. There are a further two bedrooms to the second floor. Externally, the property has a front forecourt area and an attractive town garden to the rear. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

Mossley Hill, £225,000 BEAUTIFULLY presented, this traditional four bedroom terrace house occupies a sought-after area and is an ideal family home. On the ground floor an entrance hall gives access to a stylish lounge with a bay window, decorative window seat and an original cast iron open fire with wood surround. The dining room features patio doors that open to the rear, and there is an extended kitchen fitted with a range of appliances. The kitchen also offers access into a morning room. Upstairs are four substantial bedrooms and a bathroom with a fully fitted suite. Other benefits include gas central heating, a paved rear yard and no onward chain. ● Venmore, 0151 733 9000

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Hunts Cross, £154,940 AVAILABLE for sale is this attractive, three bedroom semi-detached house located in a popular residential area. Inside, the accommodation has been well presented, and the property benefits from central heating and double glazing. On the ground floor a hallway with laminate flooring gives access to a front lounge with a bay window and French doors that open to the rear garden. There is also a fitted kitchen. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and one further single bedroom with coved artex ceiling. ● Good Moves, 0151 909 3747

Crosby, oo £115,000 THIS extended two bedroom, semidetached house is well presented and conveniently located for schools, amenities and transport links. Downstairs, the main living area has laminate flooring and storage under the stairs. The kitchen/breakfast room has French doors to the rear garden, laminate flooring, an electric oven, gas hob and breakfast bar. There is also a conservatory with doors to the rear. The first floor has two bedrooms, one with built-in storage, and a bathroom. Externally there is off-road parking and a rear garden with an outhouse. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003

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Walton, £104,950

THIS traditional, bay-fronted semidetached house is close to amenities. On the ground floor a hall leads to a lounge with double doors opening to a separate dining room. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with a range of appliances, and there is a breakfast room. To the first floor are three bedrooms and a shower room with chrome fitments. Outside, the property is accessed via an attractive and easily-maintained driveway providing off-road multi-vehicle parking. There is a rear garden, which boasts a lawn and timber shed. The property further benefits from double glazing, gas central heating and a garage. ● Loc8 Estate Agents, 0151 526 0021

OFFERED for sale with no ongoing chain is this modern, two bedroom, semidetached house. To the ground floor is a vestibule entrance, lounge with feature fire, and breakfast kitchen incorporating an electric oven, gas hob and hood. Upstairs, the landing leads to a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, plus a second bedrooms and a main bathroom. Additional benefits include double glazing and gas central heating. Outside, a driveway provides off-road parking, and there is a rear garden with a good sized patio area and garden shed. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 256 7837

Gateacre, £239,950

Mossley Hill, oo £150,000

SITUATED in a quiet yet convenient culde-sac, this four bedroom detached house is well presented. On the ground floor a hallway gives access to a cloaks/wc, lounge with feature fireplace, rear dining room with patio doors opening to the rear garden, and a fitted kitchen. Upstairs, the master bedroom boasts fitted floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, plus there are three further bedrooms and a spacious modern family bathroom. The property further benefits from having gas central heating and double glazing. Outside, a flagged driveway provides space for off-road parking, plus there is a rear garden with a decked area. ● Good Moves, 0151 909 3747

THIS three bedroom, mid terrace property is located just off Penny Lane, close to a good range of shops, restaurants, bars and parks, with both Greenbank and Sefton Parks within easy reach. The ground floor has a hall with wooden flooring, a lounge having a log burning fire and a dining room, which is open-plan to the kitchen. Well-appointed, the kitchen has wooden wall and base units and a range-style oven. There are also three bedrooms, plus a bathroom with panel bath and shower overhead. Outside, there is a paved yard at the rear, which has raised flowerbeds and a brick-built outbuilding. ● Abode, 0151 601 3003

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PROPERTY 9

Saturday, February 16, 2013

★★★★

Wavertree Nook Road Wavertree Gardens

YOU NEED ONE OF THESE

Errol Street Aigburth

Hillside Road Allerton

Open 7 days Late night openings High street location

Offers over £250,000 ●

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Customer obsessed

£165,000

£210,000

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5/6 Bedroom Double Fronted Town House 3 Reception Rooms

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Gardens F & R

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Mayville Road Allerton

● 3 Bedroom Character End Town House

● 4 Bedroom Mid Terrace

● Within Wavertree Garden Suburb

● 2 Reception Rooms

● Not Overlooked to the Rear

● 2 Bathrooms

Shower Room

● Garage and Parking

● Double Glazed

Double Glazed

● 3 Double Bedrooms

● Gas Central Heating

No Chain

● Internal Inspection Recommended

● No Chain

Charles Berrington Road Allerton

St Michaels Church Road Aigburth

Crossways Childwall

£208,000 ● 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace ● 3 Reception Rooms ● Double Glazed ● No Chain ● Internal Inspection Recommended

Lingmell Road West Derby

40 yrs finanical services experience Innovative marketing Advertising locally and nationally

● 3 Bedroom Newly Renovated Terrace

● First Floor Apartment ● Two Bedrooms ● Lounge and Dining Room ● Modern Kitchen and Bathroom ● Well Presented Throughout

Full time commission based sales team to ensure we try harder to sell your home Market leading package including:

Crossley Drive Wavertree

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● Newly Fitted Modern Kitchen ● Newly Fitted Bathroom ● Newly Decorated Throughout ● Lawned Rear Garden

Broughton Drive Cressington

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

Rudston Road Childwall

£194,950

Offers over £195,000

Offers over £210,000

● 4 Bedroom Extended Semi Detached

● 5 Bedroom Victorian Semi Detached

● Extended 3 Bedroom Semi Detached

● Lounge,Dining Room

'INTRODUCTORY OFFER 1% fee including:

£172,000

£125,000 ● NO CHAIN

House

● ExtendedFamilyRoomwithKitchenArea

● 3 Reception Rooms

● Modern Bathroom

● Bathroom

● Conservatory

● Parking

● Over Looks Open Fields

● No Chain

Stairhaven Road Allerton

● 3 Reception Rooms

● Extended Kitchen/Diner

● Ground Floor Shower Room ● Extended Bathroom

● Gardens Front and Rear ● Driveway

Northdale Road Wavertree

Waldgrave Road Wavertree

Offers over £215,000 ● Immaculate Recently Refurbished

Bungalow

● 2 Bedroom Detached

● Good Size Newly Fitted Conservatory ● Newly Fitted Kitchen & Bathroom ● En Bloc Garage ● No Chain

Sunny Bank Road Childwall

£260,000 ● 3 Bedroom Semi Detached

● 3 Reception Rooms

● Kitchen and Utility Room

● Mature Gardens ● Garage

● Double Glazed

● Gas Central Heated

Lingfield Grove Broadgreen

Offers over £125,000 ● NEWLY RENNOVATED NO CHAIN

● 3 Bedroom Semi Detached ● Modern Kitchen/Diner ● Modern Bathroom

● Gardens Front and Rear

● Double Glazed

● Gas Central Heating

Dunstan Street Wavertree

£75,000 ● 2 Bedroom Mid Terrace ● Lounge/Dining Room ● Vicinty of Local Amenities ● No Chain ● Good Decorative Order

Pear Tree Avenue West Derby

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£199,950

Offers over £110,000

● 3BedroomSemiDetachedPlusLoftRoom

● 3 Bedroom End Terrace

● 2 Reception Rooms

● Double Glazed

● Fitted Kitchen

● Gas Central Heated

● Gardens Front and Rear

● Immaculate Throughout

● Double Glazed

● In the Vicinity of Local Ammenities

Offers over £110,000 ● 3 Bedroom Newly Renovated Semi

Detached House

● Newly Fitted Modern Kitchen

● Modern Family Bathroom

● Mature Gardens to Front and Rear ● Driveway Giving Off-Road Parking ● No Chain

Offers over £140,000 ● 3 Bedroom Semi Detached ● Lounge with through Dining Room ● Gas Central Heating ● Double Glazed ● Gardens Front and Rear ● Driveway

For information on fantastic introductory offers please contact us on:

0151 601 3003 or enquiries@abodeallerton.co.uk 6 Allerton Road, Liverpool. L18 1LN.

Offers over £215,000 ● 4Bedroom Modern Detached ● Conservatory ● Ground Floor WC ● Ensiute to Master Bedroom ● Cul-D-Sac Location

10 PROPERTY

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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

Quebec Quay, Liverpool £220,000

Quebec Quay, Liverpool Reduced to £164,950

Stylish "Turret" apartment * Extensive views of River Mersey * Two bedrooms & two bathrooms * Separate fitted kitchen * Gas central heating system * Allocated car park space * Popular gated development * Current EPC Rating: EER: 82 EIR: 84

* Two Bedrooms * Fabulous river views * Situated on the Third Floor * Secure Parking & Gardens * Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing * Available with NO CHAIN!

William Jessop Way, Liverpool £139,950

Waterloo Road, Liverpool £137,500

* Stylish waterfront apartment * Two double bedrooms * Bathroom &amp; En-suite * Views of Waterloo Dock &amp; River * Balcony * Tenanted under A.S.T. * Ideal investment opportunity

* Stylish top floor apartment * Two double bedrooms * Balcony overlooking Waterloo Dock * Allocated car park space * Visitors' car park * Manned gatehouse * Early vacant possession available! * EPC Current Rating: EER: 76 EIR: 68

William Jessop Way, Liverpool £134,950

Carman Walk, Edge Hill, Liverpool £125,000

Rawcliffe Road, Walton £120,000

Mariners Wharf, Liverpool £115,000

* Superb river-view apartment * Two double bedrooms * Two stylish bathrooms * Stunning river views * Lift to all floors * Presently tenanted

* Modern detached house * Three bedrooms * Downstairs cloaks/w.c. * Dining kitchen with appliances * Lawned rear garden * Enclosed Driveway to rear * EPC Rating Current: EER: 79, EIR: 82

* Semi detached property * Self contained Granny/teenage Annexe * Versatile accommodation * Gardens to front and rear * Off-road parking space * Independent central heating systems EER: 52, EIR: 48

* 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!

Kensington Fields, Liverpool £87,950

Burroughs Gardens, Liverpool £69,950

Coningsby Road, Anfield £59,950

Public Notice

* Beautifully presented mid-terrace * Three bedrooms * Two reception rooms * Shower room * Gas central heating system * Double glazed windows * Highly recommended

* Two bedroom first floor apartment * Through lounge/diner * Secure gated parking * Double glazed windows * Security alarm system * Electric heating system * Available with NO CHAIN! * EPC Current Rating: EER: 77, EIR: 64

* 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!

Property address: 14 Gem Street, Liverpool L5 2AT We would advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £58,500 Any person wishing to increase on this offer should notify the agents of their best offer within the next 7 days. Venmore, Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2SH, Tel: 0151 236 4400

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

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

Lettings 0151 207 5923 lettings@suttonkersh.co.uk

OFFER ACCEPTED

NEW

FALKNER STREET | L8 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Georgian Town House Four Bedrooms Many Original Features Two Bathrooms Two Recption Rooms Resident Parking Permits Rear Yard

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ProPerties urgently needed in

Second Floor Apartment Two bedrooms Spacious Lounge/Dining Room Barrel Vaulted Ceilings River Views Secure Care Space

Call now on 0151 236 2332 For a FREE valuation

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Grade II Listed Georgian Townhouse Four Bedrooms Three Reception Rooms Two Bathrooms Utility Room Private Rear Courtyard Views of St Lukes Church

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CHAPEL GARDENS | L5 £425 PCM

DUNBAR STREET | L4 £395 PCM

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1 Bedroom Apartment Unfurnished Electric Heating Double Glazing City Centre Location

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Apartment One Bedroom Unfurnished Double Glazing Allocated Parking Popular Location DSS Considered

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WOODBINE STREET | L5 £57,500

ULLSWATER STREET | L5 £350 PCM

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Terraced House

BALLANTYNE ROAD | L13 £499 PCM ●

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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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HOPE STREET | L1 £565,000

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CHANDLERS WHARF | L1 £650 PCM

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EGERTON STREET | L8 £495 PCM

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SOUTH FERRY QUAY | L3 £650 PCM ●

EAST QUAY | L3 ●

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Semi detached House Three Bedrooms Unfurnished Fitted Kitchen DG GCH Viewing Recommended

NEW

FINVOY ROAD | L13 £495 PCM ● ● ● ● ● ●

Terraced House Three Bedrooms Unfurnished Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room Fitted Kitchen Double Glazed Gas Central Heating

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SUFFIELD ROAD | L4 £49,950

KINGFISHER HOUSE | L13 £450 PCM

QUARRY STREET | L25 £770 PCM

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YEWTREE ROAD | L18 £1,295 PCM ●

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Detached House Porch, Hall, Lounge Dining room Dining kitchen Conservatory Family room Four bedrooms Gardens

95% MORTGAGE available means just a 5% DEPOSIT! GEM STREET | L5 £61,950 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Second Floor Apartment Two Bedrooms Living Room Parking Ideal First Home Investment Opportunity Ideal First Home No Chain

ELM PARK, L6 • Government backed NewBuy scheme • 2 and 3 bedroom apartments • Leafy location • Prices from £99,950

NEW SHOW APARTMENT OPENS February 23 & 24, 12noon until 4pm or, to arrange a viewing call 0151 236 2332

CHURCH ROAD | L24 £1,800 PCM

SCAFELL WALK | L27 £550 PCM

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FLEETWOOD PLACE | L25 £650 PCM ●

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www.suttonkersh.co.uk www.suttonkersh.co.uk

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ESCORTED HOLIDAYS

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4H Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail Tour Highlights Discover waterfront Toronto, on the shore of Lake Ontario Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls Travel the ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ through stunning scenery Explore Victorian Ottawa, the elegant Canadian capital set beneath the Gatineau Hills Journey into the French Canadian province of Québec Explore stylish, sophisticated Montréal

Departure Dates & Prices Birmingham Airport £989 29 May 2013 £999 11 Sep, 16 Oct 2013; 21 May 2014 Outbound: 09:20/12:00 • Return: 19:50/07:35 Exeter Airport £999 29 May; 11 Sep; 16 Oct 2013; 14 May 2014 Outbound: 09:30/14:45 • Return: 19:40/07:30

This wonderful scenic journey, one of our most popular escorted tours, takes in the very best of Eastern Canada, with visits to a quartet of stunning cities, journeys through some breathtaking scenery, through wide-open spaces under ‘big skies’, and has as its most memorable highlight a visit to one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the plunging Falls at Niagara. Your journey will begin in Ontario’s warm and welcoming waterfront city of Toronto, with its labyrinth of interconnected shopping malls, elegant historic buildings and, most famously, the sky-piercing needle of the CN Tower. From here the spectacle of Niagara is a short drive around the lake, before you take to the Maple Leaf Trail proper, heading north to Canada’s historic capital Ottawa, then further east into French Canada, journeying to glorious Montréal, stylish Olympic city, and finally to picturesque Québec, capital of French Canada, and where the New World still resembles the Old. With four-star accommodation throughout and travel by comfortable touring coach in the company of our friendly Tour Manager, who will bring to life this extraordinary part of the world, your journey along the Maple Leaf Trail is one that you’ll never forget.

Price includes Leisurely stays in Toronto and Montréal, staying in four-star downtown hotels with plenty of time to explore the sights and shops ● En route visit to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city ● Full-day excursions to Niagara Falls (from Toronto) & Québec City (from Montréal) ● Hotel accommodation for six nights staying in Toronto (3 nights) and Montréal (3 nights) in a twin/double room on a room-only basis ● Return scheduled flights ●

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Manchester Airport £999 21 Oct 2013; 1 May 2014 £989 13 May 2013 £1,039 23 Sep 2013 Outbound: 13:15/15:50 • Return: 23:50/11:30

Everything was just perfect – it all went too quickly, and I didn’t want to go home! I’ll keep an eye out for more of your holidays.

Newcastle Airport 22 May; 11 Sep; 16 Oct 2013; £999 14 May 2014 Outbound: 12:05/14:45 • Return: 19:40/10:30

4H Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto (nights 1-3) Centrally located a few minutes’ walk from the massive Eaton Centre shopping mall, opposite attractive gardens and very close to theatres, many restaurants and bars, the hotel is linked to an underground station for easy access to other parts of the city. The hotel has its own indoor pool, restaurant and bar and lifts serve all floors. In the comfortable rooms you’ll find private facilities, TV, telephone, tea/coffee maker and a hairdryer.

4H Le Méridien Versailles, Montréal (nights 4-6)

For your FREE America & Canada 2012-14 brochure, complete this coupon & send to: Newmarket Promotions Ltd, FREEPOST KT2720, Worcester Park, KT4 8BR (NO STAMP REQuIRED) Tel

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This centrally located contemporary hotel located close to shopping and restaurants has its own bar, RIDI restaurant with seasonal terrace and a gym. All rooms are well appointed with private facilities, TV, telephone and a tea/coffee maker.

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Glasgow Airport £999 21 Oct 2013; 1 May 2014 £989 13 May 2013 £1,039 23 Sep 2013 Outbound: 13:25/16:15 • Return: 18:15/06:00 London Gatwick Airport £999 7, 14 Oct 2013; 19 May, 23 Jun 2014 £969 1, 15 Oct 2012 £849 6 Nov 2012 £949 1 Mar, 19 Apr 2013 £1,069 Easter: 29 Mar 2013; 18 Apr 2014 £989 20 May 2013 £1,019 17 Jun 2013 £1,039 2, 16 Sep 2013 Outbound: 11:50/14:45 • Return: 21:45/09:30

Comfortable coach touring

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Toronto Guided City Tour Half Day – £27 per person

Helicopter flight over Niagara Falls – £69 per person Niagara Falls Lunch – £18 per person Montréal City Tour Half-Day – £21 per person Maple Delights & dinner in Old Montréal – £29 per person Québec City Walking Tour Half-Day – £15 per person

Notes: Very occasionally, due to demand for this tour, alternative three and four-star hotels may need to be used.*Exeter Outbound flight makes a brief stop at Newcastle Airport. *Newcastle Inbound flight makes a brief stop at Exeter Airport.

0151 559 1590 quoting code LPE

These holidays are organised & operated by Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd. ABTA V7812, ATOL Protected 2325. Subject to availability. Calls cost 4p per minute. Information shown is taken from our America & Canada 2012-2014 1st edition brochure. Please contact us for the latest prices and availability.

CHOICE Saturday, February 16, 2013

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Agents’

Litherland, £1,200pcm

Woolton, £800pcm

SITUATED in a prestigious residential area, this excellent double-fronted detached house is within easy reach of schools, shops and transport facilities. Inside has been modernised and is arranged over three floors. Downstairs are two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, bar room and utility. To the first floor are four bedrooms and a bathroom, and there are two further bedrooms to the second floor. A basement area, as well as a separate annexe comprising a private entrance, double bedroom and separate shower room, completes the accommodation. Outside is a carriage driveway, garage, and good sized secluded rear garden. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003

AN ideal family home, this three bedroom semi-detached house is situated within walking distance of Woolton village and its excellent range of shops, schools and public transport facilities. Inside, the property is tastefully presented and benefits from double glazing and gas central heating. On the ground floor is a porch, dual aspect lounge and fitted kitchen. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Externally, a driveway provides space for off-road parking, plus there are gardens to the front and rear. The property is available on an unfurnished basis. ● Good Moves, 0151 909 3747

AVAILABLE to let on an unfurnished basis, this extended, three bedroom semi-detached benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and a garden. Inside comprises a canopy porch, hall with laminate flooring and a through lounge/dining room featuring a fireplace with gas fire and patio doors to the rear garden. A kitchen/breakfast room completes the ground floor. To the first floor is a landing, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is a paved front area and to the rear there is a secluded garden. Applicants preferably in employment; no smokers; no pets. ● Boughey & Dalziel, 0151 386 2203

Walton, £500pcm

Prenton, from £350pcm

Everton, £575pcm

AVAILABLE to let is this modern, two bedroom apartment located just off Stopgate Lane in the Walton area. A new development, the property is finished to a high specification and offers a luxury kitchen, stunning bathrooms and is fully furnished to a high standard. Inside, the accommodation comprises a lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside, the property benefits from secure entry, a parking space and communal garden. Highly sought-after, an early viewing of this property is recommended to fully appreciate the standard of accommodation on offer. ● Venmore, 0151 236 4400

THERE are two properties available in this building, situated in the Prenton area of Birkenhead. A one bedroom, second floor apartment and a one bedroom, first floor apartment are available to rent. Both have gas central heating, double glazing and are carpeted throughout. The apartments both comprise a lounge, a fitted kitchen, a fitted bathroom with a shower and a bedroom. There is parking outside. Prospective tenants must be in employment. An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate all that the properties have to offer. ● Barnes Property Management, 0151 653 3340

SITUATED on the sixth floor is this spacious two bedroom apartment with views overlooking Everton Brow. Inside, the accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, open-plan living area with a modern kitchen, plus a balcony offering delightful views. There are also two bedrooms and a bathroom. In addition the property benefits from allocated parking, visitor parking and has a residents’ gym. The property has been well presented and is offered on a furnished basis. An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that is on offer. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923

Wallasey, £550pcm

PROPERTY 13

Lettings

City centre, £800pcm THIS fabulous, two bedroom apartment is located on the 12th floor of a prestigious waterfront development. Inside, the 751 sq ft apartment is beautifully presented. The accommodation briefly comprises a hallway and open-plan lounge/high specification kitchen with integrated appliances, granite worktops and large floor to ceiling windows that allow views over the River Mersey. There are two double bedrooms, the master benefiting from an en-suite wet room. A modern bathroom with a corner bath completes the accommodation. The apartment has underground parking. ● Loc8, 0151 526 0021

Aigburth, £460pcm THIS well presented, one bedroom second floor apartment occupies a desirable area within two minutes’ walk of Lark Lane and Sefton Park. Inside, the accommodation comprises an open-plan lounge/dining area and a fully-integrated modern kitchen, plus a double bedroom and a modern, family bathroom. Further benefits include double glazing and gas central heating, plus the property is ideally located for a wealth of amenities along Aigburth Road including shops, schools and transport links to the city centre. The apartment is available fully furnished and viewing is strongly recommended. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923

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NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED DSS OK with guarantor L4 Manningham Rd .........2 bed L20 Derby Rd .......Furn Studios L20 Ash St.......................2 bed L20 Merton Rd.............STUDIO L21 Claremont.................1 bed L21 Rossini St..................2 bed L22 Birchdale Rd ......2 bed apt CH42 Rawcliffe Rd...........3 bed L21 Violet Rd...................3 bed L20 Margaret Rd.............3 bed L20 Waller St...................2 bed L32 Kersey Rd.................2 bed ............0151 928 9280............

LAWTONS PROPERTY Eastham Dr, L19, 1 bed flat, ch, dg...............................£500pcm Fallowfield Rd, L15, 2 bed Apartment..................£550pcm 0151 734 1112 www.lawtonpropertyservices.co.uk

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TUEBROOK AREA good sized furnished 1 bed 2nd floor flat, CH, white goods, quiet clean house, work refs req, £330 pcm. 07957 529 319

W A L T O N L 9 lovely 2 bed modern house, GCH,DG, backyard, pkg space, nr shops+city ctre £400pm, dep £400. Working profs only. 07540 569632 NR CITY CENTRE far enough away to be peaceful. 2 bed g/f apart. Designated parking in gated area. F/f kitchen. No DSS, £125 pw. 07722 114 950 TUEBROOK spacious 2 bed apt, balcony, refurb block, new kitchen and decor, GCH, DG, secure entry, refs req’d £425pcm. 07878 666603

L18 Allerton 3 bed family semi, garden, unfurn, recently decorated whitegoods garage, driveway. Dep & refs reqd. £725pcm. 07941 231430 B O O T L E / S E A F O R T H Furnished studios & rooms from £55pw. All bills inc broadband. NO DEPOSIT REQ. No DSS. Over 25. 0151 928 9280 AIGBURTH VALE large 3 bed furnished terraced house, excellent family home, fully modernised, new roof & d.g.; £800pcm. 07808 634901 L10, OFF FIELD LANE 3−bed terrace, dg & ch. Working or mature DSS only. Deposit & refs. required. £550pcm. Tel. 07802 155701. NEW FERRY 3 Bed house, dg gch no dep. DSS ok Gtor req. £575pcm. 07771 758328

L6 3rd person to share 3 bed house, en suite, from £80pw, all bills included. 07803 082999/ 260 7980 L4 & L6 Rooms in lux shared house would suit mature person from £55pw all incl. No DSS. 07803 082999/ 260 7980

PRESCOT 1/2 bed f/furn flat £500pcm. WHISTON 2 bed part/furn. £475pcm. DSS with g’tors. 0151 426 6300 NETHERTON 3 bed town hse. Gardens, gch, close to all amenities, dep/ref’s req. £490 pcm. 07894 717649.

NEW ROOMS L15/8 Shared Quiet, warm, clean houses. TV/ Wi−fi in room. Dss poss Fr £59pw all inc 07989 552614

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OXTON 1 bed s/c flat recently refurb’d, ch, car parking space. £70pw, over 30s. No DSS. 0151 236 0236/3047 L19 2 rooms, dep & 07703

bed house, 2 reception walled garden, no DSS, ref required; £550pcm. 262154

NEAR CITY CENTRE FF flat. couples, preferably students £115pw or £500pcm 0151 2640019 or 077126 22208 HOUSES TO LET Esmond St L6, 3 bed. Wykeham St L4, 3 bed. Aldwalk Rd L14, 2 bed. DSS ok. 07851 227796

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*FirstBuy Scheme available on selected plots only, subject to terms and conditions. Price of £71,995 based on full purchase price of £89,995 when paying 80% up front with FirstBuy, with an equity loan for the remaining 20% (interest free for the ﬁrst 5 years). After year ﬁve, you will pay a fee on the equity loan of 1.75%, rising annually by the retail price index plus 1%. Weekly mortgage cost of £289.55 based on using purchase price of £71,995 with First Buy. The mortgage is subject to status and credit scoring by the lender, the example does not represent any form of mortgage offer and does not oblige the lender to provide a mortgage. Not all mortgages are regulated by the Financial Services Authority. YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT. Please ask our Sales Advisors for more information and prices on other available homes. Prices and details correct at time of going to press. Images representative only.

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Homes

Deposit-paid deals for firsttime buyers. Making the cost of getting on the ladder a little less shocking.

ACCOMMODATION TO LET L9 WALTON 2 bed, refurbed to exc. standard. DG, GCH. £109pw 07766 822986 L11 3 bed house. Carpeted, decorated, GCH. 07500 781650 ALBANY RD KENSINGTON 3 bed mid terr, GCH, DG, no DSS, £550pcm. Tel: 07921 862595. £100 DEPOSIT with g’tor, nice 2 bed houses Anfield & Walton. DSS ok. 0151 260 4411

W A L T O N 2 bed house. BOOTLE 2 bed house BOOTLE 2 bed flat. 0151 345 1329 NEWSHAM PARK 1 bed s/c flats, suit over 35’s from £50pw Dss ok 0151 261 0767

Text SNH to 64446 to find your nearest developments and offers.

OLD SWAN Sunbeam Rd, lge 2 bed house, GCH, £425 pcm. Tel: 07827 012 584 WALTON 2 Bed terr house, GCH, part D/G, £450 pcm 07958 474385 SOUTH ROAD, WATERLOO 2 bed s/c flat; £90p.w. 0151 476 5717 daytime L U X M O D E R N Bedsits Tuebrook, ensuite, all bills inc, from. £75pw 07767 888808 L21 1 bed s/c flat, dg, gch, dss cons £80p/w, 25+ 0151 260 7283

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WOOLTON VILLAGE luxury 1st floor 1 bed apt, £440 pcm. Tel: 07720 785165. GREEN LANE, L13 1 bed 2nd floor flat above shops. £90 per week. Tel. 07719 597 023. L6 nice 2 bed house, full refurb, clean, DG, CH, alarm, refs req, £475 pcm. 07737 438004.

ANFIELD 2 bed house. First to see will take. 0151 345 1329 WATERLOO 1/2 & 3 bd refurb apts, dg/gch 0151 933 2313 WESTCOTT RD L4 3 bed dg/ gch, £450pcm 0151 933 2313 HAMPSTEAD RD L6 1&2 bed apt dg/gch. 0151 933 2313 L6 2 bed house, £110p/w no deposit 0151 356 7551 L20 BOOTLE 2 to 3 bed refurb houses dg/gch. 0151 933 2313 L 9 2 bed flat, £98p/w no deposit 0151 356 7551 L11 3 bed house £132p/w no deposit 0151 356 7551

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LOVELY CARAVAN FOR SALE On quiet beach front park on the North Wales Coastline. £7995 inc 2013 fees. Call Robert 07917 197924

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FEBRUARY AUC TION 78 LOTS SOLD £5MILLION+ RAISED

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Some highlights from our February auction include: SOLD

Lot 1 Vacant Commercial Media House, 130 Claughton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EY Guide price £90,000 Sold for £190,000

SOLD

Lot 19 Commercial investment 95a Gainsborough Road, Liverpool, L15 3HX Guide price £55,000 Sold for £91,000

SOLD

Lot 25 Residential investment 23 Albert Edward Road, Liverpool, L7 8RY Guide price £45,000-£50,000 Sold for £72,000

SOLD

Lot 76 Commercial investment 11-15 Deysbrook Lane, Liverpool, L12 8RE Guide price £75,000 Sold for £124,000

SOLD

Lot 96 Vacant commercial St Michaels Hall, 3 St Michaels Road, Liverpool, L17 7AN Guide price £40,000 Sold for £67,000

Lot 100 Vacant residential 16 Melling Road, Liverpool, L9 0LG Guide price £50,000 Sold for £92,500

Now inviting instructions for our 18 April auction Catalogue closes 22 March

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Madrid, Toledo & the Heart of Spain

Nice, Monte Carlo & Provence

Apr, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2013

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This wonderful holiday, based in hilltop Toledo, includes a day in the Spanish capital, and offers exciting optional excursions to oasis-like Aranjuez, UNESCO-listed Segovia and El Escorial’s monumental Royal Palace.

Enjoy a sun-kissed holiday on the sparkling Côte D’Azur, one of the world’s most famous playground-paradises!

Based in one of Tuscany’s most celebrated spa resorts, this wonderful holiday includes unforgettable excursions to the famous resorts of Santa Margherita and Portofino, and to exquisite Florence.

Price includes:

• Return flights to Nice or Genoa from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester • Airport to hotel transfers • Seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Quality Hotel in Menton (upgrade to the four-star Quality Suites Nice Excellior, Nice available for a supplement) • Visits to Monte Carlo, Aix-en-Provence, Ventimiglia, San Remo, St Tropez & Cannes • One suitcase allowance per person • The services of a Tour Manager

• Return flights to Madrid from Liverpool John Lennon • Airport to hotel transfers • Five nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the three-star Carlos V Hotel, Toledo • Guided walking tour of the Old City of Toledo • Full day visit to Madrid • The services of a Tour Manager

Price includes:

Seville, Granada & Classic Spain

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March to June, September & November 2013 This superb-value six-day escorted holiday to the ‘real’ Spain includes guided excursions to Granada - with entrance to the stunning Alhambra Palace - and Seville, the historic ‘City of Flamenco’. Optional excursions include magnificent Moorish Cordoba and the exquisite hill town of Ronda, with its famous bridge and ancient bullring.

Price includes: • Return flights to Malaga direct from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester • Return airport to hotel transfers • Five nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Las Villas de Antikaria, Antequera (half board and upgrade hotel are available for a supplement) • Full day excursions to Seville and Granada and the Alhambra Palace • The services of a Tour Manager

£709m .00 for 8

Nice, Monte Carlo & Provence

Donegal & the Giant's Causeway

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March to June, September & October 2013 Discover Ireland’s finest scenery, in a beautiful land of rivers and loughs, towering mountains and sheltered glens, where the Irish language is still widely spoken, and traditional music rings out from the pubs and bars. The break, based in a three-star hotel, includes a visit to the astonishing Giant’s Causeway.

Price includes: • Return flights to Belfast direct from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester • Return airport to hotel transfers • Four nights’ bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the three-star Station House Hotel, Letterkenny (four-star upgrade hotel is available for a supplement) • Full day excursion to the Giant's Causeway & Dunluce Castle • The services of a Tour Manager

• Return flights and airport transfers from Manchester • Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Hotel Belvedere, Montecatini (upgrade to four-star available for a supplement) • Visit to Santa Margherita and Portofino, including boat trip • Visit to Florence • One suitcase per person • Tour Manager

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£449m .00 for 5 days

May, June, September & October 2013

April to July, September & October 2013

This wonderful week-long holiday offers plenty of time to relax and enjoy the glorious Riviera surroundings, and also includes four wonderful excursions taken in the company of our friendly, knowledgeable tour manager.

Sparkling cities, symbols of restoration and reunification, and windows to the past explored and discovered.

Price includes:

• Return flights to Berlin • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • Two nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Tiergarten in Berlin, and two nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Park Inn Hotel in Dresden • Included tours of Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden • Guided visit to Colditz • The services of a Newmarket Tour Manager

• Return flights to Nice or Genoa • Airport to hotel transfers • Seven nights’ bed and breakfast at the three-star Quality Hotel in Menton (upgrade to the four-star Quality Suites Nice Excellior, Nice available for a supplement) • Visits to Monte Carlo, Aix-en-Provence, Ventimiglia, San Remo, St Tropez & Cannes • One suitcase allowance per person • The services of a Tour Manager

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June & August 2013 Based in charming Bergerac, this great value escorted holiday includes a guided walking tour and visits to exquisite Sarlat and extraordinary, cliff-side Rocamadour, and is the perfect introduction to this beautiful region.

May, June, July, September & October 2013

Price includes:

This wonderful week-long holiday offers plenty of time to relax and enjoy the glorious surroundings of the Côte D’Azur, and to join some wonderful optional excursions taken in the company of our friendly, knowledgeable tour manager.

• Return flights to France from Liverpool John Lennon • Five nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel de Bordeaux, Bergerac • Walking tour of Bergerac • A visit to Sarlat and Rocamdour • Return airport to hotel transfers • One suitcase per person • Tour Manager

• Return flights to Nice or Genoa • Airport to hotel transfers • Seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Kyriad in Nice (upgrade to the three-star Quality Hotel, Menton or the four-star Quality Suites Nice Excellior available for a supplement) • One suitcase allowance per person • The services of a Tour Manager

Price includes:

Make your booking online at: www.newmarket.travel/lpe

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Guide

NEW apartment development launches a week today and it has properties available to buy with just a 5%

deposit. With the help of the Government-backed NewBuy scheme, 95% mortgages are available at the Elm Park development in L6, which are primarily aimed at helping firsttime buyers to get on the property ladder. Sutton Kersh is the sole selling agent for the development. Emily Howarth, from Sutton Kersh, says: “This scheme is great news for first-time buyers who have struggled in recent years to buy their own home due to the large deposits required, which can be as high as 20%. “Existing home-owners and investors who may be attracted to Elm Park as an investment opportunity are also eligible for the scheme.” Elm Park comprises just 13, two and three-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from £99,950 and £120,000 respectively. Each attractive unit is equipped with a fully-fitted kitchen, including a range of integrated appliances, floor coverings and a stylish bathroom.

New by KATIE McLOUGHLIN

ROSPECT Homes has unveiled a beautiful new showhome at its Clarence Park development in Prenton. Available to view from Thursday to Monday, between 10am and 5pm, the three-bedroom Gainsborough showhome is a stylish, semidetached property with a superbly planned interior, which is typical of the homes featured throughout the development. Its ground floor comprises an entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge and kitchen with attractive dining area overlooking the rear garden through French doors. Upstairs there is a family bathroom and three well-proportioned bedrooms. Sales negotiator Ron Ramsey said: “Clarence Park has already attracted healthy demand and we have been selling well from an early stage. Visitors to our Gainsborough showhome will be able to see why. Its layout is spacious and airy, yet easy to manage. What’s more, the specification is very impressive, with an excellent range of contemporary fixtures and appliances. “As the showhome illustrates, Prospect Homes are creating homes with individual style and contemporary design which integrates them into the context of

LAUNCH: The Elm Park development, in Elm Park, Liverpool, officially opens on February 23

Viewing date

Car parking is also provided with every apartment. The development is located close to the historic Newsham Park district, in the leafy area of Elm Park, which allows for easy access

into the city centre. The development will officially launch next weekend, February 23 and 24, when a fully furnished show apartment will be available to view, between noon and 4pm.

Potential buyers are advised that a £500 deposit will be required when a reservation is made. ● Viewings after the launch weekend can be arranged by calling Sutton Kersh on 0151 236 2332.

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Guide SPACIOUS: Prospect Homes’ Clarence Park development in Prenton

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their surroundings. The aim has been to create a high-quality, low maintenance living space for the discerning purchaser. We have some properties ready for immediate occupation and prices start from as little as £115,950, so now is a great time to visit Clarence

Park, see our new showhome and set up a move to this superb development in 2013.” Planned around a small cul de sac off Fender Way, in Prenton, Clarence Park enjoys easy access to a wide range of amenities, including a variety of outlets for

everyday shopping. ● For further information, call the sales office on 0151 653 5808. The sales office at Clarence Park is open from Thursday to Monday, between 10am and 5pm. Details of available properties are also available at the website, www.prospectgb.com.

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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. For February reservations and given upon completion.

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...about a home at Mill Brook. B 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 5 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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Luxury

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CHARACTER-PACKED: Eaton Road, Cressington Park, has river views

Picture perfect home by KATIE McLOUGHLIN

AVISHLY appointed, this stunning detached house, in the sought-after area of Cressington Park, boasts a library, a cinema room and a host of period features. Close to the river, this character-packed home has views

towards Wirral and the Welsh hills. Approached via a cobbled in-andout driveway, the property comprises a vestibule, reception hall, rear hall, cloaks/wc and a library with river views, wooden flooring, an open fire and bespoke furniture. There’s a drawing room with ornate stone fireplace and a beautiful dining room which is open to the kitchen. Fitted with a

range of high-quality units, the kitchen has marble worktops, dishwasher, six-burner hob, twin ovens, a stay-warm drawer and a combination microwave, integrated fridge and freezer. The first floor houses a laundry room and a bathroom with roll top bath and his-and-hers marble wash basins. There are three bedrooms, the master having a fireplace, walk-

in wardrobe and a stylish en-suite shower room. The second floor has a bedroom/ cinema which boasts a cinema projection system and integrated surround-sound; bedroom five and a guest shower room. There is a two-room basement, parking, garage and gardens. ● CRESSINGTON PARK, £895,000; Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666.

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Newmarket Holidays – who have been bringing folk to the capital for nearly 30 years – really do offer the very best of the West End, with the chance for you to join us in the World’s Favourite City on award-winning coach-inclusive breaks, travelling by train or making your own way to London. All the breaks include your choice of ticket for one of the ‘hottest shows in town’, and accommodation in a four-star standard hotel! Offering tremendous value for money, with a choice of over 20 shows – from long-running classics to the latest productions that everyone is clamouring to see – plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere of what for many is simply the Greatest City on Earth, and with the assurance that you are travelling with a company that has nearly three decades’ experience of looking after visitors to the capital, these breaks are the perfect choice for a few days away.

Choose from 9 four-star London hotels! We have selected a range of four-star hotels for your Theatre Break which offer a good combination of quality and value for money.

2 days from

£115.00 £??? .?? London Theatre Saturday Night by Coach

Departures available until December 2013

Hundreds of thousands of theatregoers have enjoyed this classic break over the years, travelling from local pick-up points for unforgettable weekend in the capital, at a truly amazing value price!

Price includes ● ●

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Return coach travel & West End transfers One night’s bed and continental breakfast at the fourstar Hilton Hotel Bracknell, Coppid Beech Bracknell or Holiday Inn Maidenhead/Windsor A ticket for a Saturday evening performance from a superb choice of top West End shows Free time in London for shopping and sightseeing The services of a hotel-based representative

2 or 3 days from

£149.00 £??? .?? London Theatre by Rail Friday & Saturday departures available until December 2013

Enjoy Saturday night at your choice of top West End shows, all the capital’s magic, and select from eight hotels, on this terriﬁc value rail-inclusive break.

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Return standard class rail travel with reserved seats to London from Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Crewe, Runcorn & Warrington. One or two night’s bed and full English breakfast in the four-star Double Tree by Hilton Ealing (a range of upgrade hotels available for a supplement) A ticket for a Saturday evening performance from a superb choice of top West End shows Free time in London for shopping and sightseeing

Double Tree by Hilton Thistle City West End ★★★★ Barbican ★★★★

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Ambassadors Bloomsbury ★★★★

Crowne Plaza London City ★★★★

Holiday Inn Regents Park ★★★★

3 other hotels also available: Double Tree by Hilton ‘Ealing’ ★★★★ and ‘Victoria’ ★★★★ and Holiday Inn Kensington Forum ★★★★ For your FREE London Theatre brochure, complete this coupon & send to: Newmarket Promotions Ltd, FREEPOST KT2720, Worcester Park, KT4 8BR (NO STAMP REQUIRED) LPE Name

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Enjoy a choice of travel options, stay in a four-star hotel and see a top London show!

Choose from ● Mamma Mia! ● The Lion King ● Billy Elliot the Musical ● Phantom of the Opera ● Wicked ● We Will Rock You ● Jersey Boys ● Les Miserables ● The Book of Mormon ● Charlie & the Chocolate Factory ● Singin’ In The Rain ● The 39 Steps ● War Horse ● The Woman in Black ● Matilda ● The Bodyguard ● One Man Two Guvnors ● Let It Be ● Thriller ● Stomp ● Viva Forever ● Top Hat

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0151 559 1590 quoting code LPE

These holidays are organised & operated by Newmarket Promotions Ltd. ABTA V787X. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply. Calls cost 4p per minute.

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Great Value Holidays

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Flying direct from Liverpool John Lennon & Manchester airports Cannes & the French Riviera N

This wonderful-value escorted holiday to the glittering Côte d’Azur includes an excursion to fabled St.Tropez and St.Raphael, and offers optional tours to elegant Nice, sun-kissed Antibes and glorious monte Carlo.

Departs Apr - Jul & Sep 2013

6 days from £389.00

Donegal and the Giant’s Causeway discover some of ireland’s finest scenery, in this land of rivers and loughs, mountains and glens, on a great-value break that includes a visit to the astonishing Giant’s Causeway.

Departs Apr - Jun, Sep & Oct 2013

5 days from £299.00

Lake Garda experience the magical shores of italy’s most popular lake, enjoying a stay in a choice of delightful resorts, the chance to rest and relax, and to join some wonderful, well-priced excursions.

Departs Apr - Jul, Sep & Oct 2013

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The French Riviera

£379.00

Flying from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester airport - Apr to Oct 2013 Join us for a marvellous few days of rest, relaxation and exciting exploration in one of the world’s most celebrated playgrounds, the glittering haunt of the bronzed and the well-heeled, radiant hideaway of discerning travellers and famous artists, gourmet Mecca, and favourite holiday stamping ground for all of lovers of the good life, that is the sparkling French Riviera. Based in the heart of the Côte D’Azur, the holiday offers plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere of this very special corner of the world, as well as opportunities to explore further afield in the company of our friendly, knowledgeable tour manager.

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Return flights to Nice or Genoa Airport to hotel transfers Seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Kyriad in Nice (upgrade to the three-star quality Hotel, menton or the four-star quality Suites Nice excellior available for a supplement) One suitcase allowance per person The services of a Tour manager

8 days from £399.00

Nice, Monte Carlo & Provence This wonderful week-long holiday offers plenty of time to relax and enjoy the glorious Riviera surroundings, and also includes four wonderful excursions taken in the company of our friendly, knowledgeable tour manager. .

Departs April to October 2013

8 days from £709.00

Portofino, Florence & Tuscany Based in one of Tuscany’s most celebrated spa resorts, this wonderful holiday includes unforgettable excursions to the famous resorts of Santa margherita and Portofino, and to exquisite Florence.

Departs May to October 2013

8 days from £649.00

“We’ve already recommended you to all of our friends. Thank you for the holiday of a lifetime!”

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Prague, Budapest & Vienna

discover and explore a trio of europe’s finest cities and their delightful surrounding countryside, with included guided tours in each. Visit Slovakian capital Bratislava, and enjoy some exciting optional excursions.

Departs Apri to October 2013

8 days from £615.00

Seven Cities of Italy Venice, Verona, Florence and italy’s spectacular capital Rome, are just some of the wonderful places visited on this great value eight-day grand tour of seven of italy’s finest cities.

Departs Apr - Jul, Sep & Oct 2013 10 days from

£899.00 Stylish 4H Mediterranean FlyCruise & Stay Holiday Flying direct from Manchester airport Departs May to October 2013

Join us for a memorable voyage upon magnificently appointed MSC SPLENDIDA, enjoying the sunshine and colour of some exciting destinations.

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Return flights to Genoa or Nice. Seven nights’ accommodation on board MSC SPLENDIDA in an inside cabin, Canaletto deck daily entertainment programme use of on-board amenities Five ports of call – marseille, Barcelona, Valencia, Palermo, Civitavecchia for Rome. Transfers Two nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation in the three-star ibis Styles Hotel, menton

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£739.00 Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast Flying from Liverpool John Lennon or Manchester airport Departs May to November 2013

This hugely popular escorted holiday, based in fabled in the Neapolitan Riviera, radiates southern mediterranean charm and warmth.

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Return flights to Naples from Liverpool John Lennon or manchester airport Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Hotel delle Palme, Sant’ Agata (upgrades available for a supplement) escorted excursions to Capri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Coach travel and transfers One suitcase allowance per person The services of a Tour manager

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8 days from £699.00

Sorrento & The Bay of Naples Join us in one of the mediterranean’s most spectacular corners, where a choice of accommodation in Sorrento or neighbouring Sant’ Agata, and well-priced optional excursions, make this an ever-popular holiday choice.

Departs May to November 2013

8 days from £459.00

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