Big Property Guide Sat 26th February 2011 by Liverpool Post & Echo

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A Poplar choice High style, low level bungalow living at new development – Page 3

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My first Home with radio presenter Simon Ross

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Around The Agents

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ESTATE agent Venmore has been doing a spot of moving itself. The company has transferred its operations from Stanley Street to Imperial Buildings in Dale Street. Its sales, lettings, auction, property management, commercial, survey and accounts departments are now all in the new premises. Says Jo Hudson from Venmore: “We have bigger, brighter premises with the latest in technology.” And Rob Farnham, chief executive at Venmore, adds: “The investment in our new office reflects our confidence that Venmore will continue to grow its market share in a challenging economy.”

CONFIDENT: Venmore chief executive Rob Farnham

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MILLER Homes is starring in a brand new programme. The company has launched a social media channel, Millerhomes.TV, which aims to give customers an insight into the company’s products and services. The online TV channel will feature video testimonials from buyers, news on development launches, purchase incentives and more. Miller Homes, which has 12 developments in the north west, hopes it will allow customers to learn more about the company by giving them the chance to meet members of the team and see how they can find and buy their dream home. Michaela Lancaster, Miller Homes sales director, says: “We are excited to have launched Millerhomes.TV and display what we do best online. “More of our customers are searching online for information on purchasing a new home, so we thought that a TV channel would allow people to meet us and see what we are all about from the comfort of their computer chair.” Millerhomes.TV will broadcast

bi-monthly episodes. For more information visit www.millerhomes.co.uk.

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HOUSEHUNTERS are returning to the UK housing market according to the National Association of Estate Agents. The NAEA says January figures reached a six-month high, and saw gains across both supply and demand for housing compared with December, although this remains in line with figures from the same time last year. The number of people registering with estate agents to buy property improved from an average of 227 in December to 252 in January, though this is still down on January 2010’s figure of 291. The number of houses available for sale increased from 64% per branch in December to 69% per

ON LINE: Miller Homes has launched a new TV channel

branch in January indicating that demand for property can be met in the short-term, which will ensure stability. The average agent sold six properties in January compared with four in December. Michael Jones, President of the NAEA, says: “What we need to see now is the FSA using its newly-gained powers of oversight to ease mortgage lending restrictions that are preventing so many first time buyers from entering the housing market. “The percentage of sales made to this consumer group decreased slightly from 25% in December to 24% last month. We must ensure that their aspirations for property ownership can be met.”

Home of the Week Cottage in Hale Village, on the market for £535,000

Find A Home

LIVERPOOL is one of only 12 ● cities in Britain where it is cheaper to buy a two or three

bedroom house than rent one. Property site Zoopla reckons the average asking price of a typical two or three bedroom house in the Liverpool area is £133,264 and the average monthly rent would be £582. But if a buyer took out a standard interest-only mortgage to buy the same property then the average monthly repayments would be just £555.26. Meaning that a buyer could save £26.74 every month. “Our sites have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks and I think this is why,” said Jason Newton, sales director at Barratt Manchester. “Rents keep going up and most people regard renting as ‘dead money’. But interest rates are at their lowest since the Bank of England was founded in 1694 – customers don’t want to put off buying any longer.” Homes currently available from Barratt Manchester in Merseyside include a range at Chandlers Walk, Bromborough, where the three bedroom Palmerston, which is currently available with a list price of £144,495. Also available at Chandlers Walk is the three bedroom, three storey Kingsville townhouse, at £168,995. Call Nikki Smith on 07707 207 002 or log on to www.barratthomes.co.uk/

12 Home of the Week 13 Loc8 Estate Agents 14 Whitegates 15 Venmores 16 Sutton Kersh 17 Sutton Kersh 18 Sutton Kersh 19 Sutton Kersh 20 Farrell Heyworth 21 Agents Choice Liverpool 22 Agents Choice Merseyside 23 Agents Choice Lettings 24-25 Classifieds 26 Entwistle Green 27-28 New Homes

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Low level, low budget, but high style homes

ON THE LEVEL: The Poplars offers the ease of bungalow living and properties come complete with fully fitted kitchen, inset

UNGALOWS are becoming increasingly popular. Whether you’re looking for one-level living as the years take the toll or a low maintenance home with all the advantages of apartment living, they could be what you are after. And if this sounds like it could be you, Lovell could hold the key to your dreams with its brand new development in east Liverpool. The award-winning housebuilder has just launched The Poplars, a development of homes nestled between

by JANET TANSLEY Gateacre and Childwall, in a prime location off Viennese Road. There is a choice of five different designs available, priced from £125,950 to £128,950, which means they are affordable and offer great style and individuality too. Lovell says it’s an option worth looking at for downsizers looking for a low-maintenance new home or first time buyers who want an affordable property in a popular area

which offers great amenities. Inside every property the layout has been carefully planned to maximise the space and all homes include fully fitted kitchens and bathroom suites. In the two-bedroom Cherryton, for example, there is a generous lounge at the front of the house with an elegant bay window which floods the room with light. The kitchen incorporates a dining area and there are also two good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, all located off a central hallway. A view home is now open at

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● For more information visit the Poplars, off Viennese Road, Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. Call 0151 487 8607 or log on to www.lovell.co.uk/newhomes

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My First

HOME

Kiss goodbye

Gabrielle Fagan reveals how clever, inexpensive updates to your home can raise the spirits and banish winter blues

Radio City presenter Simon Ross Where was the family home you grew up in and what was it like? My last family home was a four bedroomed semi on the outskirts of Armagh City. It overlooked a mass of trees and a river. What is your clearest memory of the house? I can remember numerous Christmas dinners there – mainly cooked by me – and a small utility room that was home to my dad’s home brew beer and various wines! Where was the first house you bought yourself and what did it cost? The first house I bought was in a tiny village just outside Preston called Clifford Village and it cost me £69,000. What made you want to buy it? I bought it because of its location and I loved the design. The development was on a converted farmyard and it only had seven houses on it. What are the important things you look for when buying a house? Location is very important to me. I don’t like to be any more than a 15 minute drive away from work and, nowadays, it has to have enough space to fit all of my four-year-old’s toys and things in. Are you a DIY trier or do you leave it to the experts? Oh no, I always leave it to the experts who know what they are doing. I’m hopeless at anything to do with DIY. What is the one thing you love most about your current home? It’s a home, not just a house, and made to feel like so by my wife. If it was just me on my own it would never have progressed beyond the bachelor pad stage. By JANET TANSLEY

PRING is on the way and it’s the perfect time to give rooms a fast facelift so they’re ready for brighter days. “At this time of year it’s easy to feel winter will never end, especially if our homes are still dressed in dark colours and heavy fabrics,” says Louise Barltrop from Dunelm Mill. “A few simple touches can cheaply and quickly transform your home. Bright pinks are on trend and florals blooming. Combine the two to make a room look ready for spring, no matter what the weather outside.” And clearing up the clutter ahead of that annual ritual – the spring clean – could be a good excuse to invest in pretty storage that’s decorative as well as practical. “Flowers, fruits and patriotic designs are strong this season and pretty boxes adorned with cherry blossom, strawberries or flags are our most popular,” says Sabrina Sandha at interiors specialist Store Twenty One.

STYLE ON A SHOESTRING

JUST making a few changes can transform rooms, says Kirstie Allsopp, presenter of Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location. “I’ve organised my children’s toys, which had started to take over! Tidying them away in new colourful plastic storage boxes has already made the room look great,” she says. “I also love putting new things up on walls to give them an inexpensive facelift. I’ve framed collections of postcards and even tea towels. And as a finishing touch, I’ve got new table lamps or essential splashes of colour to brighten up dull corners.” TOP TIP: Use chalkboard paint on a wall so kids can draw on it, or apply magnetic primer and invest in some colourful, magnetic letters and shapes.

WICKED WALLS

SPRING sunlight is a welcome sight and banishes the gloom, but its bright rays can highlight dull walls and jaded room schemes. Even refreshing a feature wall with paint or paper could be an easy, cheap way to rescue a room. “Bold florals, statement patterns and vibrant colours are huge right now,” says Neil McLennan, deputy editor of Livingetc magazine. “Wallpaper collections like Graham & Brown’s tap brilliantly into these key trends. Modern and easy to live with, these wallpapers are both confident and assured without being

SPRING FRESH: Henley rug, £29.99 and artificial orchid arrangement £19.99, Dunelm Mill. shouty or taking over the room.” TOP TIP: Smarten up wall sockets with screwless socket covers.

SURPRISE AND ACCESSORISE

TURN everyday items into planters and vases – from tin cans and milk bottles to mugs and jugs – to make even a small collection of fresh flowers eye-catching. “I love filling pretty vases or jugs with daffodils at this time of year and dotting them around the house. It’s simple, gives instant cheer and doesn’t cost the earth,” says Clare Price, founder of The Contemporary Home. TOP TIP: Bring instant glamour and sparkle to a gloomy room with a

chandelier, or use clusters of tea lights to add a twinkling glow.

CUSHION MAGIC

CUSHIONS are the costume jewellery of homes; affordable, an easy way to reflect trends and brilliant at giving an old sofa or chair a new lease of life. “At this time of year, when we are tantalisingly close to the lighter nights and brighter days, we’re all craving colour,” says Kate Mooney managing director of Occa-Home. “If your taste is demure and you’re not ready to experiment with metallics, zingy bright colours or pattern – all of which feature

TOPICAL TIPS: Kirstie Allsop

in this season’s trends – you can incorporate them into your rooms in a liveable way with cushions.” TOP TIP: Change door handles or knobs on cupboards to give them a quick lift – ceramic and glass details work very well.

BEDDED BLISS

COCOONING under blankets and quilts is fine for winter, but warmer weather’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself to fresh new bed linen and mark National Bed Month in March. “Before you dress a bed, take a step back and consider it as a stylist might,” advises Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company. “Think about how the bed will fit into the overall scheme of your bedroom, what colours you could pick out in the bed linen or cushions and what style of dressing best suits the space.” She suggests small, square cushions placed squarely on the bed for a tailored look, or mixed with larger cushions for a layered effect. Large square

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SITTING PRETTY: Occa-Home spotted grapes Funky cushion, £41, and orange Edith Funky cushion, £60, above. Left, The White Company Santorini bed linen, from £65 for a single duvet cover, Meribel voile bedspread from £175 and cushion cover, £30. Below, set of four coloured jam jar lanterns, £12.99, www.tch.net

LOOKING GOOD: Camille silver rectangular Mirror, above, £180, and Madison Chair, £495, from Raines & Willow

FAKING IT

OUR gardens may still be looking a little bleak, but who needs nature when you can fake it? Artificial flowers are a world away from the plastic horrors of yesteryear, and nowadays even the

the darkest corner and brighten a dark window sill or shelf.

MIRROR MAGIC

most ardent horticulturist would find it hard to tell the difference. “Always choose appropriate flowers for the time of year for the most realistic effect,” advises Tiffany Davies founder of Bloom, specialists in silk flowers and

arrangements. “Layer your flower sizes, large at the back, medium in the middle and small at the front. This will give an arrangement a sense of perspective.” TOP TIP: Natural flowers need light but silk flowers can highlight

MIRRORS are so much more than somewhere to gaze, they can magnify the light in a room and make the space seem larger. “Mirrors have so many properties, not least bouncing sunlight around a room – so welcome at this time of year when it’s in such short supply,” says Sara Pomfret, founder of Raines & Willow furniture company.

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pillows, she says, are ideal as cushions when used with larger beds and high headboards. TOP TIP: As a finishing touch, try a decorative quilt, bedspread or throw folded neatly and draped over the end of the bed.

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“As a decorative piece, mirrors should also be gorgeous to look at pale-coloured frames and those with a silver or gold leaf are particularly popular currently, because of their elegant, decorative look.” TOP TIP: Place a mirror opposite a doorway or window so the reflected light gives an illusion of more space. Use long rectangular mirrors on larger walls to generate more light in the bedroom, and round smaller mirrors for narrow bedroom walls.

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B&Q HAS reportedly ● become the first major UK retailer to buy all of its wood

products from responsible sources. This follows a campaign dating back 20 years, when the DIY chain became a founding partner of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). From garden furniture to kitchens, more than 16,000 products at B&Q contain wood – either timber or wood derivatives. The company is now committed to buying only wood products traceable to sources that have met independently verified legal, social and environmental standards. B&Q is also introducing free next-day delivery on hundreds of bulk items, including bricks and blocks, cement and mortar, plasterboard, timber, decking and paving slabs. From March 7, you can arrange for next-day delivery on orders of £250 or more, if placed before midday, in store or over the phone. Alternatively, choose a different delivery date that better suits you. Pick up a flyer in store, or view it online at www.diy.com

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● Don’t leave your power-tool chargers switched on once the tool or battery is charged. Even if you remove the tool or battery, the charger will keep charging unless you unplug it or turn it off at the wall. The same goes for mobile phone, electric toothbrush and other gadget chargers. ● Go for cordless power tools with lithium-ion batteries because they lose less charge and store more power than other kinds of rechargeable battery. They also weigh less than conventional batteries and have shorter charge times. When not in use, store lithium-ion power tools in a cool, dark and dry place so the batteries retain charge – in these conditions, they’ll stay charged for long periods. ● Invest in a wireless energy monitor. They cost from around £20 and show you how much energy you’re using and how much it’s costing you. Use the monitor to see how changing your behaviour would save you energy and money. ● Use a little paint or correction fluid on unmarked radiator valves to show which way you turn them for open or closed. This will help you to keep each room at the right temperature, without wasting energy. In general, your bedrooms should be cooler than your living areas. ● Better still, fit – or get a plumber to fit – thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) with numbers on. These work by sensing the temperature of the air and adjusting their output accordingly. You use your electronic wall thermostat to set the maximum temperature for your home, and the valves enable you to vary that from room to room. However, you shouldn’t fit a TRV in the room the thermostat is in – usually the hall.

Seasonal Task If your lights are on timers so your home is light when you get back from work, adjust them to reflect the fact that it now gets dark later, and keep adjusting them until the clocks go forward, to save energy.

Ask The Expert Q I’d like to paint my wooden stairs, but I’m worried about my kids slipping on them. Any ideas? A You could get a carpet runner to go down the middle of the staircase, or for a DIY solution, paint on a runner using non-slip floor

paint, such as International Anti-Slip Floor Paint (£15.99 for 750ml), which is available in four colours. It’s hard-wearing and textured for extra grip, so it’s safer than normal smooth floor paint – which could be used for the rest of the staircase.

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HERE’S a rare chance to be part of a unique development in Liverpool – where home owners help build the properties – without getting your hands dirty. Housing charity Liverpool Habitat for Humanity is selling one of its homes ready to move into as part of a bid to secure cash for the next phase of development. LHFH executive director Van Garber says: “Normally our home owners have to spend 500 hours working on site, what we call ‘sweat equity’, in lieu of a £10,000 cash deposit, and for the chance to buy one of the properties on a shared ownership basis. “However, we’re selling one home by more conventional methods to lever in some much needed cash.” The three-bedroom end-terrace on Kingsley Road, in Toxteth, is on the market for £125,000 (through the Allerton office of HomeSales) with carpets and landscaped garden included. Part of an award winning scheme, it has an open plan kitchen, dining and living space, plus cloakroom/wc on the ground floor and three bedrooms and a bathroom above. It has energy-efficient double glazing and full central heating installed, and there are double-glazed French doors onto the rear garden, which has been landscaped with a patio area, lawn and planting. Used as a partly furnished show home, the property also boasts some eco-friendly credentials, including paint from Eco Dulux, wallpaper from Tektura and kitchen and bathroom floor tiles from Wirral-based Trustland Group, which were sourced via the BuilderScrap.com builders’ exchange website. The carpets were donated by Desso Carpets and fitted free by apprentices from Huyton Churches Training Service, which offers work-based training and also donated the gripper rods, floor plates, adhesive and other sundries.

SHOW TIME: The show home, left, with interior styled by design consultant Lola Bodansky

The “budget” show home was created for LHFH by interior design consultant Lola Bodansky. Van adds: “We’ve built nine of our 32 planned homes and home owners have moved into eight of the properties. “We need to invest heavily in infrastructure and a new road before we can commence the rest of the site and are looking to sell the former show home at full market value to raise much-needed cash.”

● For more information, contact Liverpool Habitat for Humanity, call 0151 707 9440 or log on to www.liverpoolhfh.org.uk To arrange a viewing to the property or call the Allerton office of HomeSales on 0151 280 4047.

LHFH is also using the internet to turn gifts in kind into all-important pounds. Staff members Sarah Shaw and Paul Taylor have set up a ReStore

shop and are trading now urging on eBay, where the organisations and organisation’s individuals in and charitable status around the city or means it avoids further afield to selling fees. consider donating Sarah says: “We’re their surplus stock, often given brand end of line products new or hardly used or simply unwanted items, including items to Habitat so tools, building that we can sell them materials and on eBay.” furniture, which Paul has witnessed have a monetary first-hand the money value but, for making potential of a whatever reason, are Habitat for Humanity not suitable for our ReStore during a visit build. to New Zealand. He SALE TIME: Paul Taylor says: “They have a “We’re now recycling them via the with some sale items massive ReStore internet and turning operation at their them into much needed funds to main office in Hamilton where they keep the charity alive in difficult sell everything from bric-a-brac to times. new and second-hand DIY products, “We’ve already raised over £3,000 recycled clothing and scrap metal.” in less than three weeks and are LHFH has faced severe financial

difficulty over the last 12 months in the wake of public spending cuts and the impact of the recession on corporate and private charitable giving. With work at a stand-still at the Kingsley Road site, the charity has kept its dream alive by linking up with local housing associations and providing the labour to refurbish their void properties in return for cash. The ReStore programme is the latest example of LHFH widening its activities but still remaining committed to the goal of eliminating poverty housing. The variety of items already sold or currently for sale ranges from chrome radiators, brand new tools and unopened tins of paint, to a sofa that once graced the set of Brookside Close and a basketball signed by the Harlem Globetrotters. ● To donate items and packaging

materials, contact Paul Taylor or Sarah Shaw on 0151 707 9440.

I built my home with my own bare hands MATURE student and mum-of-two Julia Walimbwa was so determined to get on to the property ladder that she helped build her new home herself. In between studying part-time for a social work degree at Liverpool John Moores University (now graduated), working as a hairdresser and caring for her two sons, the 40-year-old from Toxteth still found the energy to work on site at LHFH. Instead of coming up with a £10,000 deposit, she invested 500 hours of “sweat equity” then, like other Habitat home partners, she was able to buy between 50 and 70% of the home, with no rent due on the remaining share for the first

asylum five years. seekers. Julia, She who explains: previously “Some lived in a leaflets rented were property dropped off with her at St sons, Bernard’s Sydney and Church, Timothy, where the first heard group about the meets, and housing I was charity interested while doing I DID IT!: Julia Walimbwa collects her keys from LHFH director Van Garver straight voluntary away. work with and chairwoman Shannon Ledbetter “I a local applied and was interviewed by the women’s group for refugees and

charity’s family selection committee before being accepted onto the scheme. “I’d thought about owning my own home but it had always seemed too expensive, I didn’t have the money for a deposit and, with two young sons, it was difficult to save up. Being able to invest ‘sweat equity’ rather than cash is a great idea. It means that people like me who do not have the money available can use their strength and hard work instead.” She adds: “It was hard work, but I really enjoyed the experience. When I finally moved in it was a great sense of achievement to know that I have helped to build my home with my own hands.”

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RATINGS: Tenants should be able to check out potential landlords online

TENANTS should have access to a ratings website to give them more information on potential landlords, a consumer group said today. Nine out of 10 tenants said a website on which people could share experiences of landlords, in a similar way to customer feedback is given on eBay, would help them to make better decisions about who to rent a home from. Consumer Focus said the

majority of people renting in the private sector were unable to find out much information about their landlord before they signed a tenancy agreement. Just 15% of tenants had been able to find out all of the information they wanted, while more than a quarter were only able to get limited details or none at all, and a third said all the information they were able to gather came from the landlord themselves.

By contrast, landlords and letting agents are able to ask tenants for references, deposits, a guarantor and other personal and financial information. The group has written to some of the UK’s largest letting agents and deposit protection schemes in England calling on them to look into setting up a feedback website. Claire McAnulty, policy expert at Consumer Focus, said: “People often sign up with little

more than a gut feeling after a cursory tour of the property – if they are lucky, they might have a word of mouth recommendation. “There is huge potential for a feedback website to give tenants a better idea of whom they’re renting from. Getting behind a feedback website could also help the industry establish a better reputation and build up much-needed trust with renters.”

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PERFECT LOCATION: Enjoy a stroll through Walton Hall Park or visit the shops on County Road (inset above)

ALTON may be famed for being the home of Goodison Park – but there's much more to this inner city suburb than Tim Cahill, and if you're looking for a new home it could be the perfect. A mere three miles from the city centre, this bustling area was originally known as Walton-on-the-Hill and is one of the oldest settlements in Merseyside. It's rich history is believed to date back to the Anglo-Saxons and Walton was once the site of many notable attractions and buildings including Liverpool Inner City Zoological Park & Gardens, Queen's Drive Baths and its own town hall.

Today, these landmarks might be gone but the area remains popular and boasts everything on a house hunter's hit list, with good schools, excellent amenities, affordable house prices and a convenient location to boot. Its long history also means that Walton has a charming mix of properties ranging from modern semi-detached houses and stylish apartments to well presented terraces and impressive Victorian villas. The average price for a three bedroom house is £99,000 - lower than many other parts of Liverpool - and a terrace house recently sold for as little as £72,000. Larger detached and semidetached homes are also very reasonable with recent sales ranging from £90,000 up to

STREET SCENE: Road near Walton Parish Church

£249,995. Plus, Walton has a lively rental market and Liverpool Housing Trust has just announced a £1m investment to build 23 new homes at City Road and Church Road. As for amenities, Walton offers pretty much everything you could need right on your doorstep. Shopping-wise, County Road, Rice Lane and Cavendish Retail Park are lined with a diverse selection of businesses, independent shops and high street stores, and you will also discover an ample supply of pubs, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets. Add to this, a library, modern council gym, bowling club, specialist neurosciences centre, city farm and the 130-acre Walton Hall Park with its two lakes and annual military show, it is easy to see the attraction for families, first time buyers and young professionals alike. What's more, Walton's easy links to the city centre are a big advantage for commuters with two train stations – Rice Lane Station and Walton Railway Station – as well as a major bus route serving the area. Past residents include a number of famous faces with Ricky Tomlinson and Jimmy Mulville both said to have called Walton home. So if you are looking for affordable properties, a convenient city location and a busy local community, then Walton is the perfect choice.

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HE daffodils may not quite be in bloom yet, but you should be ordering your summer bulbs now if you want to add pizzazz to your plot in the warmer months. Bulbs, corms and tubers can be planted in spring right up until the end of May and can be as spectacular as their spring counterparts, in troughs and tubs, or filling the front of beds and borders, requiring little maintenance but providing a wealth of colour during the hotter months. The majority produce their best blooms when planted in a sunny spot, although lilies and begonias bloom well in partial shade. The secret is to plant a variety of bulbs which will last all summer, such as freesias, which bloom from June onwards, zantedeschias, which flower between July and October, and later-flowering blooms such as dahlias and tigridias. Long after your tulips have faded, foxtail lilies (eremurus) are producing towering spires of flowers as high as 2.5m (8ft) and clumps of Crinum x powellii are producing beautiful pink blooms. Also in August and September red hot pokers (kniphofias) are among the most impressive border plants. In October and November, a welcome burst of colour is provided by Nerine sarniensis, related to amaryllis and sometimes referred to as jewel, or diamond, lilies because their petals reflect light, which is needed in the dullest months. Indeed, a panel of gardening experts has voted it the must-have bloom for this summer, in an event organised by the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre. Hyacinths are generally known as highly scented spring bulbs, but there is also a summer hyacinth, Galtonia candicans, which grows to 3ft (90cm) and makes big clumps of strap-like leaves, producing white,

DRAMA QUEENS: Crocosmia used to be known as montbretia, but whatever you call it, you can guarantee dramatic colour bell-shaped flowers in summer. They should be planted in late spring. If you don’t fancy lifting gladioli corms every year, try the gladiolus communis subspecies byzantinus, which grows to 75cm (2.5ft) and produces magenta flowers. It is a hardy perennial which doesn’t need digging up every year and looks wonderful in a cottage garden, although it’s not quite as majestic as the taller varieties. Corms should be planted in a sunny spot in autumn or early spring in

Best Of The Bunch Hepatica THIS pretty rockery plant, a member of the buttercup family, comes into flower long before the more well-known aubrieta, alyssum and arabis, but is no less effective. It thrives just as happily in semi-shade as in full sun and the species you are most likely to find is H nobilis (H triloba), growing to just 8cm (3in) and flowering between February and April. Blue starry flowers emerge on short stalks above the tri-lobed leaves. You can get hepatica in white, pink and red as well, but they may be harder to track down. If you want a variety with larger leaves and flowers try H transsilvanica, best planted under deciduous trees or shrubs, with plenty of grit and leaf mould added to the soil – or go for the lavender-flowered H media Ballardii. Clumps should be divided in autumn.

fertile, well-drained soil. Lilies are among the most popular summer bulbs. They perform well in pots and if you want their rich scent to pervade your patio, go for lilium longiflorum, which will produce wonderful white flowers and fragrance on a sunny terrace. They are best grown in large pots of John Innes compost in autumn or early spring in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory. Don’t put them outside until the frosts have passed.

One of the easiest lilies to grow is the tiger lily (Lilium tigrinum), which grows to 4ft (1.25m) and produces striking orange-spotted flowers with petals which curve in to make a ball shape. Again they can be planted in early spring in well-drained lime-free soil. The plants can be left for a couple of years until they start to become overcrowded and then clumps can be dug up and divided in autumn or early spring and replanted immediately. Hardy bulbs such as nerines,

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galtonia and amaryllis belladonna can be planted in spring and left to naturalise in a warm, sunny spot. Non-hardy types such as tigridia, canna and eucomis should be planted in late spring and lifted after flowering, before the first frost. Dahlias, cannas and begonias, which are not frost-hardy, can be started off in pots indoors early in the year. Nearly all need good drainage, so add sharp sand or horticultural grit to the ground below and around where the bulbs are to be planted. The hole should be about twice the diameter of the bulb and the depth will depend upon the variety you are planting. Crocosmias, formerly known as montbretias, with their hot colours from yellow through to burnt orange and fiery reds, look their best in high summer and can continue to flower well into September. Good companions in high summer include the dark-leaved dahlia Bishop of Llandaff, with its deep red flowers and the effective foliage contrast, and bold day lilies such as hemerocallis Stafford, which has fabulous scarlet flowers with yellow centres. Other hot bulbs for summer include gloriosa Rothschildiana, a climbing vine with vibrant red and yellow flowers similar to those of the lily and often known as the climbing lily. For best results this should be planted by trees, walls and fences in warm, sunny spots. Long after the daffodils and tulips have faded, you’ll be dazzled by a host of summer bulbs emerging through to autumn.

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bulbs HIGH HOPES: Investors are buying off-plan at Crystal Heights

Invest in a bit of Turkish delight

BORDER LINE: Crinum and red hot pokers add interest to the plainest plots

Grow Your Own Asparagus ALLOTMENT holders with plenty of space and even more patience may consider growing this delicious permanent crop, which needs a sunny and sheltered site to protect the tender spears which are harvested in spring. Prepare the soil by digging a 15cm (6in) deep trench and earthing up a ridge in its centre. Buy two-year-old asparagus crowns and spread the roots out over the ridge, filling in the trench with a soil and grit mix. Cover the crowns with the gritty mixture so they are 10cm/4in below the soil surface, keep the crowns well watered and mulch with a thick layer of compost in early spring to protect the emerging spears. Don’t pick the asparagus in the first year. Cut it down to the base when the foliage dies down in the autumn, weed thoroughly and mulch again. In the second year, pick a few spears and then take what you want in the third year, picking plenty to encourage more buds to grow from the crown, but only for a six-week period from mid April onwards.

What to do this week ● Plant lily bulbs outside where you want them to flower or in pots for planting-out later. ● Prune large-flowered clematis hybrids by shortening long shoots down to a pair of swelling leaf buds. ● Bring pot-grown strawberry plants into the greenhouse to encourage early flowering and fruiting. ● Sprinkle sulphate of potash around the base of fruit trees and bushes. ● Sweep paths and patios to remove remaining autumn leaves. ● Rake lawns to remove moss and scatter worm casts that may have built up. ● Continue sowing seed of summer bedding plants in heated propagators. ● Sow parsnips as soon as soil conditions allow and complete before mid-spring. ● Sow tomato seeds for growing in a cool greenhouse. ● Apply a top dressing of gravel or chippings around plants in the rock garden to suppress weeds and encourage free drainage. ● Prick out or pot up pelargonium seedlings that have grown from seeds sown last month.

LAST year was a defining one for Turkey, which saw it establish its presence on the real estate map. But it is the economic performance of the land where east meets west that will continue to attract property investors in 2011, experts believe. Steven Worboys, managing director of Turkish property people Experience International, explains: “International real estate still remains one of the most popular investments available. But many buyers have been stung in the past and are now more cautious, seeking out markets with secure economic fundamentals and developments with realistic returns. “Turkey's economic performance over the past 12 months speaks for itself with over 8% GDP growth expected for 2010 according to the latest OECD report and remaining above 5% in 2011 and 2012.” Credit for side-stepping some of the worst effects of the global recession has been lain at the door of Turkey's

banking system, which was recently upgraded by international credit ratings agency Moody's. In addition Fitch Ratings has raised its outlook on Turkey from “stable” to “positive”, further boosting investor confidence. Turkish real estate has gone from strength to strength with demand, both domestic and international, for quality accommodation in cities like Istanbul as well as along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. More than 32,000 Britons now own property in Turkey, according to the Turkish General Directorate of Land Registry. For more information about investing in Turkey – including Istanbul where off-plan property developments such as Crystal Heights are seeing capital gains of up to 20% per annum and guaranteed rental yields of 7% – adds Steven, contact Experience International on +44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit www.experience-international.com.

LOCAL SIGHTS: The Blue Mosque in Istanbul could be on your doorstep

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HOUSE building levels showed signs of improving during January with an 18% jump in the number of private homes developers plan to build. New home registrations increased by 5% across all sectors during the month to 7,788, according to the National House-Building Council (NHBC). The increase was driven by the 18% year-on-year jump in registrations for private properties while there was actually a 16% fall in the number of public-sector homes planned. The rise in registration is good news after the total number of homes completed during 2010 fell to their lowest peacetime level since 1923. “2011 has got off to a promising start despite the uncertainty that is affecting much of the economy,” says Imtiaz Farookhi, chief executive of NHBC. “However, it is important to bear in mind that home registrations for 2010 overall were lower than we might have hoped and completions were low as well. “This month’s figures do offer some consolation that, despite the raft of conflicting economic data that appeared in January, housebuilders’ attitude to new development was robust and they remain committed to recovery.” The housebuilding industry was hit hard by the combination of the credit crunch and house price falls, which caused potential buyers to sit on their hands, while those that wanted to go ahead with a purchase struggled to find the mortgage finance they needed. Further uncertainty was caused by government changes to the planning system, although it is hoped that its New Homes Bonus scheme, which aims to reward local communities that allow development, will lead to an increase in the number of new homes being built.

COTTAGE SIGH: The picturesque charms are continued through to the kitchen and sitting room, insets

Historic styled living for the village people

HIS cottage seems straight out of an Enid Blyton novel or, at the very least, an upmarket version of Hagrid’s place in Harry Potter. This detached, thatched house in Hale Road, Hale Village, was built in 1920, but styled as a picturesque 250-year-old cottage. The architect succeeded in fulfilling the brief with no doubt, but more than that, created a beautiful home which today combines the joys of its era – many of the original features, including lead light windows and solid oak flooring, remain – with modern ones such as a security system and remote controlled electronic gates. Although it may appear less than huge, its size is surprisingly deceptive. The reception hallway has a sweeping staircase to the upper floor, wood block

by JANET TANSLEY flooring and a beamed ceiling. The flooring is continued in the dining room, which also has an oriel bay window overlooking the front garden. The sitting room has a bay window to front with a built-in seat, a feature sandstone fireplace, beamed ceiling and wood flooring. Patio doors open from the lounge to the rear garden; the lounge has a Portland stone hand carved fireplace with an open grate and a beamed ceiling. Befitting the cottage is a farmhouse kitchen with pine-fronted wall and base units and dresser unit, granite worktops with inset Belfast sink, a gas oven and hob with cooker hood, stainless steel splash back, built-in fridge freezer, plumbing for automatic washing machine

STONE ME: The paved patio outside the lounge doors and a breakfast area and that beamed ceiling. A door leads to the side courtyard, garage and garden. Upstairs each bedroom has been carefully thought out. Bedroom one has a feature rustic fireplace and built-in wardrobe; bedroom three has

built-in wardrobes with range of storage units. Bedroom four has a bay window with seating area, built-in wardrobes, stripped wood flooring and has panoramic views of the estuary, fields and woodland. The master bedroom has a

feature rustic fireplace and built-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room with toilet, towel and display niches, tiled walls and floor. The family bathroom has a two piece suite with a panelled bath which has a shower unit and a wash basin. There is a separate wc. Outside, there are landscaped and mature gardens to front and rear. The front garden contains the sweeping drive leading through to the courtyard and detached garage. Mature plants are set about the lawn, including trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. The rear garden has a mature lawn, borders, and a York stone patio terrace. The property is for sale with Sutton Kersh at £535,000.

● For further details contact Sutton Kersh on 0151 734 0666 or log on to www.suttonkersh.co.uk

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THE BROOK

● Detached property set within private grounds. ● Five bedrooms. ● Two reception rooms. ● Bathroom plus two en suites. ● Detached garage. ● Rear garden.

£449,950

ST ANDREWS ROAD

● Detached Bungalow ● Three Bedrooms ● Lounge, Dining Room ● Kitchen, Snug Room ● Bathroom, En Suite ● Gardens and Driveway

£425,000

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£315,000

LYDIATE

WHITEWOOD PARK

Offers over £190,000

SOUTHPORT ROAD

● Unique Three Bedroom Semi ● Lounge/Diner, Additional Rear Reception Room ● Kitchen, Utility Room ● Bathroom and Downstairs WC ● Gardens Front and Rear ● Driveway and Garage

OIRO £190,000

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● Detached Family Home ● GCH & DG ● Entrance Hall & Lounge ● Kitchen ● 3 Beds & Bathroom ● Gardens, Driveway & Garage

£149,950

STANNYFIELD CLOSE

£139,950

KIRKBY

WADHAM ROAD

● Terraced House ● Front lounge, Rear lounge ● Dining Room, Kitchen, Cellar Room ● Bathroom, Shower Room ● Three Bedrooms to First Floor ● Loft room used as Bedroom 4 ● Magnificent High Standard of Property

£109,950

LIVERPOOL

RUMFORD PLACE

● Apartment ● Two Bedrooms/En-Suite Shower

Room/Bathroom

● Open Plan Lounge/Fitted Kitchen ● Tasefull Decorated ● 24 Hour Concierge

£650 pcm

SEAFORTH

PEEL HOUSE

● One Bed First Floor ● Open Plan Lounge/ Kitchen ● Parking Available ● Communal Gardens ● Secure Gated Development

£430 pcm

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NORTHWAY

● Extended Semi Detached House ● Three Bedrooms ● Bathroom and Downstairs WC ● Front and Rear Reception Rooms ● Dining Kitchen and Utility Room ● Gardens, Garage and Driveway

£184,950

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CLAREMONT AVENUE

£214,950

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SHAKESPEARE AVENUE

£178,000

FIRCOTES

● End Town House ● GCH/DG ● Through Lounge ● Kitchen ● Three Bedrooms/Bathroom ● Gardens Front & Rear

£129,950

FAZAKERLEY

BATHGATE WAY

£129,950

FORD AVENUE

● Semi Detached House ● Three Bedrooms ● Lounge, Dining Kitchen ● Bathroom and Ground Floor WC ● Gardens Front and Rear, Driveway ● GCH, DG, NO CHAIN

TRENT AVENUE

Offers in Excess of £164,950

Offers in Excess of £109,950

KIRKBY

SPRINGVALE CLOSE

● Three Bedroom Town House ● Master Bed with En Suite ● Driiveway to Front ● Garden to Rear ● Available Immediately

£585 pcm

LIVERPOOL

STEPHENSON HOUSE, CROWN STREET

● Ideal location for Liverpool Womens Hospital and the

University of Liverpool ● 1 bedroom apartment ● electric gated community ● reception room, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances ● modern bathroom and one bedroom ● private parking and communal gardens

£425 pcm

0151-526-0021

SYLVIA CLOSE

£99,950

GARSTON

CRESSINGTON PLACE

● Two Bedrooms ● Open Plan Living Accommodation ● Kitchen With Integrated Appliances ● Family Bathroom ● GCH/Double Glazing ● Allocated parking

£550 pcm

KIRKBY

ROUGHWOOD DRIVE

* Well Presented One Bedroom * First Floor Apartment. * Communal entrance area accessed via secure intercom * Hallway, Lounge, Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom. * GCH and D/G Windows

£425 pcm

QUERNMORE ROAD

● Unique Extended Detached House ● Three Bedrooms ● Bathroom and Downstairs WC ● Lounge, Kitchen ● Extended dining Room ● Gardens front and rear, Driveway

£99,950

GARSTON

JACKSON STREET

● BRAND NEW development ● two bedrooms ● modern family bathroom ● living area with fully fitted kitchen and appliances ● Gas Central Heated and Double Glazed ● private parking space

£550 pcm

KIRKBY

ROUGHWOOD DRIVE

● 3rd Floor Apartment ● D/G Windows/Communal Hallway ● Hallway/Lounge/Diner/Kitchen ● One Bedroom/Bathroom ● Lift Access/Intercom Access/Shared Gymnasium ● Secured Parking/Communal Gardens

£400 pcm

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WHEATFIELD CLOSE

● Three Bedroom Semi Detached Home ● Corner Plot. ● GCH and D/G Windows. ● Porch, Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room, ● Kitchen, Utility Room and Cloakroom. ● Three Bedrooms and Bathroom with Seperate Cloakroom. ● Front, Side and Rear Gardens. Long Driveway to side and Detached Garage.

£164,950

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● Modern Semi on Corner Plot ● Three Bedrooms ● Lounge and Dining Kitchen ● Bathroom and Downstairs WC ● Gardens and Driveway ● GCH and DG

Offers in Excess of £115,000

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HIGHFIELD PARK

● Detached Bungalow ● Two Bedrooms ● Lounge Bathroom ● Kitchen ● NO CHAIN GCH DG ● Gardens front and rear

£119,950

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● Extended Semi Detached ● Three Bedrooms ● Two Reception rooms ● Dining Kitchen, Bathroom ● Gardens Front and Rear, Driveway ● GCH and DG

£195,000

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● Extended Semi Detached House ● Four Bedrooms ● Open Plan Lounge, Morning Room and Diner ● Kitchen and Bathroom ● Landscaped Gardens front and rear ● Driveway, DG and GCH

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MELLING MOUNT

● Extended Semi Detached House ● Four Bedrooms ● Open Plan Lounge and Dining Area ● Extended Dining Kitchen ● Lean to Conservatory, Bathroom ● Gardens front and rear plus Driveway

LEWIS WALK

● Detached House ● Double Glazing/Gas Central Heating ● Four Bedrooms/En-Suite/Bathroom ● Loung/Dining Room ● Kitchen/Utility Room ● Double Garage/Driveway/Gardens

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● Modern Four Bed Detached ● Lounge/Dining Room ● Conservatory, Playroom ● Kitchen, Bathroom ● WC, Ensuite ● Gardens front and rear, Driveway

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● Detached Bungalow ● Three Bedrooms ● Lounge, Bathroom, Dining Kitchen ● Beautiful Gardens ● Driveway and Garage ● NO CHAIN

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● Semi Detached Home ● Three Bedrooms ● Lounge / Diner ● Bathroom and Kitchen ● Gardens Front and Rear ● Off Road Parking

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£219,995

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HICKSON AVENUE

● Semi-Detached House/Hallway ● Gas Central Heating/Double Glazing ● Four Bedrooms/En-Suite/Bathroom ● Lounge/Sitting Rom/Breakfast Kitchen ● Driveway/Rear Garden

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● Modern Detached Family Home ● Four Bedrooms ● Lounge, Conservatory, Dining Room ● Modern Kitchen, Groundfloor WC ● Bathroom and En Suite ● Gardens, Driveway, Garage

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● reduced for 3 months only!!!!!! ● Three Bed Extended Semi Bungalow ● Modernised to a High Sepcification ● Open Plan Kitchen and Lounge ● Conservatory and Detached Guest house ● Fitted Master Suite with Shower Room to First Floor ● Driveway and Gardens

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● Three Bedroom Traditional Terraced Property ● Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room and Kitchen. ● Three First Floor Bedrooms and Bathroom. ● No Onward Chain ● Priced to Sell

£89,950

BOOTLE

GLOUCESTER ROAD

● Three Bed Terrace ● Recently Refurbished ● Lounge, Dining Room ● Kitchen, Bathroom ● GCH, DG ● Available IMMEDIATELY

£525 pcm

LIVERPOOL

MANNINGHAM ROAD

● Two Bedroom End of Terrace ● large lounge/dining room ● fitted kitchen and bathroom ● fully refurbished ● courtyard to the rear ● GCH and Double Glazed

£360 pcm

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TAPLOW STREET

● Three Bedroom End Terraced Property ● situated in this popular location. ● GCH and D/G Windows. ● Porch, Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room and Breakfast Kitchen. ● Three Bedrooms and Bathroom. ● Enclosed Rear Garden with Off Road Parking for 2 Cars

and Carport.

£84,950

SOUTHPORT

THE COURTYARD

● The Courtyard one bedroom apartment ● lounge and kitchen fully fitted with appliances ● modern bathroom ● private secure parking ● ideal proximity to Lord Street and amenities.

£500 pcm

BOOTLE

KNOWSLEY ROAD

● Commercial Unit ● Approximately 1068 Square Foot ● Main Shop Floor ● Additional Room ● W/c ● Kitchen

£105 per week

108 Liverpool Road South, Maghull. L31 7AG

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REDUCED TO £330,000

£289,950 D CE DU E R

LYNNBANK ROAD L18

Detached corner plot property Four beds Two receptions Kitchen/diner with utility room Available with no chain

SEVENOAK GROVE L35

Executive Four bed, three Storey Detached Two en suite bathrooms Two reception rooms Double detached garage Available with no chain

SALISBURY PARK L16

Immaculate three bed detached bungalow Set in cul de sac position En-suite to the master bedroom Attached garage Available with no chain

Here come the girls

£275,000

W NE

CHURCH END MEWS L24

Immaculately presented four bed semi det Semi rural location En-suite to master bedroom Double glazing & GCH Viewing recommended

£269,950

Don’t think about selling or letting your property without talking to us first.

HEDINGHAM CLOSE L26

Four bedroom detahced house GCH & Double glazing En-suite to master bedroom Utility to ground floor Viewing recommended

£189,950

£170,000

£174,950

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HAZELWOOD GROVE L26

Immaculate three bed detached property Realistically priced to sell Conservatory Fitted kitchen with dining area Available with no chain

£169,950

£169,950 ED UC D RE

TOLPUDDLE ROAD L25

Two bedroom semi det bungalow Cul de sac position Spacious lounge Detached garage No chain

£155,000

W NE

NORTH MANOR WAY L25

Three bedroom semi detached Good location close to Woolton Village Two reception rooms Garge with off road parking No chain

£95,000

W NE

COLTON ROAD L25

Three bed semi detached property In need of some modernisation Spacious rear garden Part double glazed Available with no chain

HALEWOOD DRIVE L25

CLIFTON AVENUE L26

Three bedroom detached property Two reception rooms Fitted kitchen & utility En suite to master bedroom Viewing recommended

Located off Kings Drive Three bedroom semi detached Attractive gardens front & rear GCH & Double glazing Viewing recommended

Victoria

£144,950

38 Walton Vale, L9 2BU

0151 428 1357

0151 523 0800

Gail

74 Mill Lane, L12 7JB

0151 256 0322

£129,950

Three bedroom semi det En-suite to master bedroom Cental heating & Double glazing Gardens & off road parking Viewing recommended

£79,950 D CE DU E R

HOLLAND ROAD L26

Three bedroom end terrace Bathroom & sep w.c. Gardens front & rear Double glazing & GCH No chain

£129,950 D CE DU E R

MACKETS LANE L25

RUTLAND AVENUE L26

£110,000 D CE DU E R

HALEWOOD DRIVE L25

Three bed semi detached property Needs upgrading Gardens front and rear Driveway for off road parking Available with no chain

Three bed semi-detached property Through Lounge diner Gardens front and rear Detached garage Available with no chain

Three bed mid terrace property In need of some updating Bathroom with separate W.C. Double glazing and central heating Available with no chain

£79,950

£65,000

£41,000

W NE

DUNACRE WAY L26

Two bed mid town house Recently refurbished Double glazing and central heating Kitchen with dining area Available with no chain

W NE

ALL HALLOWS DRIVE L24

Two bed semi detached property Central heating and double glazing Downstairs cloakroom Gardens front and rear Available with no chain

£164,950 ED UC D RE

ELMSFIELD CLOSE L25

West Derby

D CE DU E R

TURNSTONE DRIVE L26

Walton Vale

30a Allerton Road, L25 7RG

GORSEWOOD ROAD L25

Detached house 4 bedrooms Double glazing & GCH Double garage Viewing recommended

Debbie

Woolton

Four bedroom detached Cul de sac position Double glazing & GCH Fitted wardrobes to master bed Available with no chain

£97,950 D CE DU E R

RAINBOW DRIVE L26

Two bedroom mid town house Excellent condition Ideal first time buyer Double glazing Viewing highly recommended

W NE

WOOLTON ROAD L19

One bed studio apartment Ground floor Fitted kitchen Central heating and double glazing Available with no chain

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

Whitegates are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £104,950 for 4 Ravenfield Close Liverpool, L26 7AQ. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Whitegates Estate Agents 30a Allerton Road Liverpool, L25 7RG TEL: 0151 428 1357) before exchange of contracts.

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Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2SH

William Jessop Way, L3

Mann Island, L3

South Ferry Quay, Liverpool, L3

Highfield Street, Liverpool, L3

Leeds Street, Liverpool, L3

Reduced to £195,000

From £163,000

Reduced to £129,950

£115,000

Reduced To £115,000

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Stylish two bedroom apartment

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Two bedroom apartments from £163,000

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Situated on the second floor

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475 Car Park spaces, available to buy or rent

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En-suite shower room to master bedroom

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24 hour Concierge

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Stunning views of river Mersey

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ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE

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No onward chain

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24 hour Concierge & lifts to all floors

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Viewing highly recommended

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24 hour Security Caretaker on site On-site Supermarket, Shops, Restaurants

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Canal-side Piazza

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Two bedroom second floor apartment Enjoying views across Gardens and towards River Tastefully presented throughout Modern fitted kitchen with appliances Gas Central heating system UPVC double glazed windows Secure undercroft parking space Highly recommended!

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Ground floor apartment Two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes Secure allocated parking space Available with no chain! Attractive communal gardens Modern fitted kitchen Stylish bathroom Security Alarm system Double glazed windows

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Two Double Bedrooms

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Fifth Floor location

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Lift to all floors

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Secure gated parking

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Newly refurbished Kitchen

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Wood Floors

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Convenient location

Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool 8

Southbank Road, Edge Hill, L7

Cornwallis Street, L1

Sunbury Road, Anfield

Hatton Gardens, Liverpool, L3

£102,000

£99,950

Reduced to £98,500

£85,000

£84,950

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Purpose built development

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Second floor apartment

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Two bedrooms

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Allocated parking

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Lounge/Dining Room

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Easy access to the City centre

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Viewing highly recommended

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Three bedroom mid-terrace house Fully improved and modernised Superb fully fitted kitchen Stylish bathroom with walk-in shower and bath UPVC double glazing Gas central heating system Laminate flooring and new carpets Early vacant possession - no chain!

Ullswater Street, Anfield

Coleridge Street, Liverpool 6

Reduced to £57,500

£29,950

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Sympathetic conversion

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Second floor apartment

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Kitchen with appliances

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Substantial mid terrace house 3 bedrooms (originally 4) Requiring modernisation but offering great potential UPVC double glazed windows Partial gas central heating system 3 reception rooms Convenient for Stanley Park and football stadia Available with NO CHAIN

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Stunning central Atrium

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One Bedroom apartment

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Lounge/Dining room

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Fitted Kitchen with appliances

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Stylish Bathroom

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Studio apartment offering potential Gross rental yield of 14%! Recently refurbished Residents parking area Easy access to Liverpool City Centre Lounge/Bedroom Modern Kitchen & Bathroom Electric Heating Double glazing

Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2SH

(corner of Dale Street and Exchange Street East)

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16 PROPERTY

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NEW

Devon Gardens, L16 An imposing extended detached residence ● Lounge, rear sitting room & dining room ● Fitted family dining kitchen ● Five bedrooms ●

Childwall Park Avenue, L16 A spacious semi detached

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Family bathroom & WC

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Integral garage

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Established rear garden

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Rear lounge & dining room

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Tarbock Road, L36 A detached dormer bungalow Lounge & dining room Conservatory Fitted family dining kitchen Five bedrooms Detached garage Rear garden Viewing advised

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Haileybury Road, L25 A semi detached bungalow Modernised & improved Spacious lounge & dining area ● Fitted kitchen ● Shower room ● Two bedrooms ● Rear garden/garage

£205,000

NEW PRICE

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Penny Lane, L18 A spacious mid terraced property ● in need of modernisation & improvement ● Lounge, dining room ● Morning room, kitchen ● Four bedrooms, bathroom & WC ● Attached out-house ● Yard to rear ●

£175,000 No Chain

£172,500

Armitage Gardens, L18 A semi detached property Recently installed kitchen & bathroom ● Grnd flr WC ● Lounge, rear lounge ● Re equipped kitchen ● Four bedrooms ● Re-equipped bathroom & WC ● Gardens to front & rear ● Garage ● ●

£199,950 No Chain

Rose Close, L26 A recently built detached residence ● Lounge, dinning room ● Kitchen, utility room ● Four bedrooms ● Master having shower ensuite ● Family bathroom ● Gardens to front & rear ● Garage ●

Brodie Avenue, L18 An extended semi detached property ● Under stairs cloakroom & WC ● Dining room, rear lounge, morning room ● Family music/room ● Extended kitchen ● Three bedrooms ● Bathroom & WC ● Gardens to front & rear ● Extra long garage ●

£249,950

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£209,950

Allerton Road, L18 A double fronted detached dormer

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Cringles Drive, L35 A detached bungalow ● Lounge / dining room ● Kitchen ● Two bedrooms ● Shower room ● Conservatory ● Gardens, garage ●

£139,950

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Front & rear gardens

Ground floor bathroom, dormer shower room

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Spacious lounge, conservatory

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Generous gardens to rear

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Fitted kitchen, study

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Garden to front with stand in drive

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Three bedrooms

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£425,000 NEW

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£285,000

Elmswood Road, L17 A bright & spacious end terraced property ● Through lounge & dining room ● Fitted kitchen, utility room ● Four bedrooms ● Modern family bathroom ● En-suite shower room to bed 4 ● Rear yard

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£289,950

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£425,000

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Rocky Lane, L16 An extended detached residence ● Lounge, dining room/sitting room ● Morning room ● Fitted kitchen ● Four bedrooms ● Bathroom, separate shower room ● Gardens to front & rear ● Garage

Open plan morning room to kitchen

bungalow

residence

£445,000

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Irene Road, L16 Extended semi detached house ● Three reception rooms ● Ground floor shower room/WC ● Breakfast kitchen ● Three bedrooms ● Family bathroom/WC ● Conservatory/detached garage ●

Stratford Road, L19 A well proportioned semi detached house ● Lounge, sitting room/dining room ● Kitchen with breakfast area ● Three bedrooms ● Newly fitted bath & shower room ● Gardens to front & rear ● Garage ●

£249,950

£215,000

NEW PRICE

NEW

Court Hey Road, L16 An extended Semi Detached House ● Lounge, Dining Room ● Kitchen, Sitting room ● Three bedrooms, Bathroom, Separate WC ● Ground floor shower room / WC ● Garden to rear ●

NEW

Green Lane North, L16 A semi detached property ● Lounge, sitting room ● Dining kitchen ● Three bedrooms ● Bathroom ● Gardens to front & rear

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£215,000 NO CHAIN

NEW PRICE

Menlove Mansions, L18 A 1st flr apartment Open plan lounge & dining room ● Fitted kitchen ● Two dble bedrooms ● En-suite to master bedroom ● Guest bathroom & WC ● Garage

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£210,000 NEW

Stand Park, L16 A semi detached house Front dining room, rear lounge ● Kitchen ● Three bedrooms ● Bathroom/WC ● Front & rear gardens ● ●

The Quadrangle, L18 A double fronted town house ● Lounge, sitting room, dining kitchen ● Three bedrooms ● Bathroom & WC ● Rear garden ●

Langham Avenue, L17 A mid terraced house ● Front lounge, rear dining room ● Breakfast kitchen ● Four bedrooms ● Bathroom/WC ● Walled & gated rear yard ●

£189,950

£179,950

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Springbourne Road, L17 An end terraced house ● Two reception rooms ● Kitchen ● Family bathroom ● Three bedrooms one with ensuite ● Rear yard ●

£134,500 NO CHAIN

Churchfield Road, L25 A mid terraced property ● Dining room, lounge ● Fitted kitchen ● Four bedrooms ● Bathroom, separate WC ● Shower room ● Rear garden ●

£132,500 NO CHAIN

Northmead Road, L19 A mid terraced town house ● Lounge ● Kitchen, utility room ● Two bedrooms ● Bathroom, separate WC ● Generous size garden to rear

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£129,950

Hartsbourne Avenue, L25 A mid town house ● Open plan lounge through to rear dinning room ● Dining kitchen, utility room ● Three bedrooms ● Bathroom, separate WC ● Good size rear garden ●

£95,000 NO CHAIN

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PROPERTY 17

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★★★★

0151 236 2332 NEW

Princes Road, L8 Ground Floor Apartment ● Double Bedroom ● Open Plan Lounge/Diner ● original Features ● Allocated Parking ● No Chain

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£72,500

Liffey Court, L3 Second Floor Apartment ● Open Plan Living Area ● One Bedroom ● Double Glazing ● Gas Central heating ● Balcony ● Central Location ●

£85,000

NEW PRICE

Manolis Yard, L1 Second Floor Apartment ● Two Double Bedrooms ● Open Plan Living Area ● En-suite Shower Room ● Parking Space ● No Chain ●

£129,950

Unity Building, L3 Ground Floor Apartment ● Two Bedrooms ● Open Plan Living Area ● En-suite Bathroom ● Close to Waterfront ● Concierge ●

£109,950

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Focus Building, L3 Fifth Floor Duplex Apartment ● Two Bedrooms ● En-Suite Shower Room ● Concierge Service Balcony ● Secure Undercover Parking Space

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£135,000

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The Collegiate, L6 Ground Floor Duplex Apartment ● Open Plan Living Area ● Two Double Bedrooms ● Double Height Ceilings ● En-Suite Bathroom ●

£139,950

NEW PRICE

Jam Works, L1 Fourth Floor Apartment ● Open Plan Living Area ● Two Bedrooms ● Partial River Views ● Balcony ●

£115,000

Portland Place, L5 Three Storey Modern Town House ● Three Bedrooms ● Contemporary Kitchen/Diner ● Front & Rear Gardens ● Garage ●

£149,950

Abbey Buiding, L1 First Floor Apartment ● Two Double Bedrooms ● Two Bathrooms ● Exposed Brickwork ● Feature Exposed Beams ● Communal Courtyard

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£179,950

Waterloo Warehouse, L3 Second Floor Duplex Apartment ● Split Level Lounge/Dining Room ● Two Double Bedrooms ● Fitted Kitchen ● River Views ● Secure Car Space

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£215,000

South Ferry Quay, L3 Town House ● Three Bedrooms ● Waterfront Position ● En-suite Shower Room ● Utility Area ● Balcony ● Marina & City Views

Oulton Lane, L36 Well presented detched house ● Lounge ● Dining room ● Study ● Fitted kitchen ● Four bedrooms ●

£219,995

Valiant Close, L12 Semi Detached House 2 Reception Rooms Kitchen Three Bedrooms- master en suite ● Bathroom ● Gardens ● No Chain

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£114,950

NEW

Countess Park, L11 Detached House ● 2 Reception Rooms ● Garage Conversion ● Conservatory ● 4 Bedrooms ● Gardens ● DG & CH ●

£116,995

Henry Street, L1 First Floor Apartment ● Two Double Bedrooms ● Open Plan Living Area ● Modern Fitted Kitchen ● Juliette Balcony ● Residents Permit Parking ●

£124,950

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Snowdon Lane, L5 Modern Town House ● Two Bedrooms ● Lounge ● Gas Central Heating ● Garden with Patio ● Two Car Drive ●

NEW

Briar Drive, L36 Semi Detached House ● 2 Reception Rooms ● Kitchen ● Three Bedrooms ● Bathroom ● Gardens ● No Chain

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Orchard Avenue, L14 Semi Detached House ● Lounge ● Dining Room ● Kitchen ● 3 Bedrooms ● Double Garage ● No Chain ●

Quebec Quay, L3 Third Floor Apartment Two Double Bedrooms Gas Central Heating River, Marina & Cathedral Views ● Secure Car Space & Visitor Parking ● No Chain

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£219,950

Alexander Tower, L3 25TH/26TH Floor Duplex Penthouse ● Impressive Rive & City Views ● Three Bedrooms ● Large Roof Terrace ● Two Secure Car Spaces ● Reception with Concierge ●

Egerton Street, L8 Georgian Town House ● Grade II Listed ● Two Bedrooms ● Two Reception Rooms ● Loft Conversion ● Gas Central Heating

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£249,950

The Colonnades, L3 Duplex Penthouse ● Three Bedroom ● Lounge/Dining Room ● Roof Terrace ● Sun Room ● Generous Secure Parking ● Impressive River Views ●

negotiable £295,000

£595,000

NEW PRICE

NEW

Brigadier Drive, L12 Semi detached house ● GFWC ● Lounge ● Dining Kitchen with utility off ● Three Bedrooms- master en suite ● Gardens & garage

Renville Road, L14 Semi Detached House ● Lounge ● Dining Room ● Kitchen ● 3 Bedrooms ● Bathroom ● Gardens

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Ellerton Way, L12 Extended Semi Detached House ● Lounge open to Dining Room ● Kitchen ● Three Bedrooms ● Bathroom ● Garage ● Gardens ●

£199,950

£189,950

£154,950

£149,995

£134,995

£114,995

NEW

NEW PRICE

NEW

Etal Close, L11 Semi Detached House ● Lounge ● Dining Kitchen ● Three Bedrooms ● Bathroom ● Gardens ● Off Road Parking ●

£105,000

Silverdale Avenue, L13 Immaculate Terrace House ● Two Reception Rooms ● Dining Fitted Kitchen ● Three Bedrooms ● Double Glazing and Central Heating ● No Chain Involved ●

£102,000

Nevitte Close, L28 Semi detached house ● Lounge open kitchen ● Two Bedrooms ● Bathroom ● Gardens ● Garage ● No Chain ●

£94,950

Allerford Road, L12 Mid Terrace House ● Lounge ● Dining Room ● Kitchen ● Three Bedrooms ● Bathroom ● Gardens ●

£89,950

Stalisfield Avenue, L11 Semi Detached House ● Lounge ● Kitchen ● 3 Bedrooms ● Bathroom ● DG & CH ● Gardens ●

£69,950

Cubert Road, L11 Mid Terrace House ● Lounge ● Dining Room ● Three Bedrooms ● Kitchen ● Gardens ● No Chain

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£64,995

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Kings Dock GROVE Mill, Tabley St, L1 ABINGDON

& 2 detached, Bedrooms4 beds • 1Mod ●• Selection Apartments GCH. D/G, of Open porch,Utily • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● From £525 to £775pcm • Dining room, Conservatory ● Furnished • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ●• Double Glazing Bathroom, f & r gdns. Drive, twin garages ●• Central Heating ●

From £525 pcm £285,000

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T: 0151 207 5923 E: lettings@suttonkersh.co.uk Offices at: City Centre, Allerton, West Derby and Walton

Bold Street, GROVE L1 ABINGDON

Hudson Gardens, ABINGDON GROVEL1

Bedrooms •3Mod detached, 4 beds ● •Duplex Apartment GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Spacious • Dining room, Conservatory ● Unfurnished/Furnished • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● •Central Heating Bathroom, f & r gdns. Drive, twin-garages ● •Furnished £725pcm

Bedrooms •2Mod detached, 4 beds ● Apartment • GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● •1st Hall,Floor Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● •Furnished Dining room, Conservatory ● •Double Glazingen-suite Utility, kitchen, • Bathroom, f & r gdns. ● Central Heating Drive, twin garages ● •Parking

£675 pcm £265,000

£725 pcm £310,000

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Quebec Quay, L3 ABINGDON GROVE

Bedrooms •2Mod detached, 4 beds ● •Apartment GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Furnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● •Central Heating Bathroom, f & r gdns. Drive, twin garages ● •Parking

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£695 pcm £285,000

South FerryGROVE Quay, L3 ABINGDON

• Two ModBedrooms detached, 4 beds ● 1st Floor Apartment • GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ●• Furnished Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ●• Central Heating Dining room, Conservatory ●• Double Glazingen-suite Utility, kitchen, • Bathroom, f & r gdns. ● Balcony Drive, twin garages ●• Parking

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£625 pcm £195,000

XABINGDON Building, Bixteth GROVE St, L3

Hatton Garden, L3 ABINGDON GROVE

•Two ModBedrooms detached, 4 beds ● 2nd Floor • GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● •Apartment Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● •Furnished Dining room, Conservatory ● •Central Heatingen-suite Utility, kitchen, • Bathroom, f & r gdns. ● Double Glazing Drive, twin garages ● •Parking

Bedrooms •2Mod detached, 4 beds Apartment •Duplex GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Furnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● •Central Heating Bathroom, f & r gdns. Drive, twin garages ● •Parking

£675 pcm £189,000

£650 pcm £298,000

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Landlords! LANDLORDS

Free EPC for all new instructions! Ripon Street, L4 ABINGDON GROVE

bedrooms •2Mod detached, 4 beds GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● •Terrace • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Unfurnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite Bathroom, f & r gdns. ● •Central Heating • Drive, twin garages ● Yard

£350 pcm £310,000

£400 pcm £325,000

Heathcote ABINGDONClose, GROVEL7

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Bedroom detached, 4 beds •1Mod ● •Apartment GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily Hall,Floor Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● •2nd Dining room, Conservatory ● •Unfurnished • Utility, ● Centralkitchen, Heatingen-suite • Bathroom, f & r gdns. ● Double Glazing • Drive, twin garages ● Parking available

pcm £475 £300,000

pcm £475 £245,000

Chancellor ABINGDON Court, GROVEL8

• All tenants fully credit and reference checked

MANAGEMENT FEE FOR THE 1ST MONTH

Stephenson House, L7 ABINGDON GROVE

Bedrooms detached, 4 beds • 2Mod GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ●• House • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Furnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite Bathroom, f & r gdns. Heating ●• Central • Drive, twin garages ● Gardens ●

for limited period only

Ismay Street, L4 ABINGDON GROVE

Bedrooms • 2Mod detached, 4 beds GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ●• Terrace • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Unfurnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite Bathroom, f & r gdns. ●• Central Heating • Drive, twin garages ● Yard

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Upper Stanhope Street, L8 ABINGDON GROVE

Chillingham Street, L8 ABINGDON GROVE

Bedrooms 4 beds •Three Mod detached, ● 2nd Floor • GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● Apartment • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Furnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● Central Heating • Bathroom, f & r gdns. ● Parking • Drive, twin garages ● No Students

Bedrooms detached, 4 beds •3Mod GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● •Terrace • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Unfurnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● •Central Heating f & r gdns. Bathroom, • Drive, twin garages ● Yard

£595 pcm £285,000

£550 pcm £245,000

£575 pcm £325,000

Halkyn Avenue, L17 ABINGDON GROVE

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Glendyke Road, L18 ABINGDON GROVE

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Cockshead L25 ABINGDON Way, GROVE

Bedrooms • 4Mod detached, 4 beds • GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ●• Duplex Apartment Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge • Dining room, Conservatory Utility, kitchen, en-suite ●• Part-Furnished • Bathroom, f & r gdns. • Drive, twin garages ● Central Heating

Bedrooms •5Mod detached, 4 beds GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● •Semi-Detached • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Flexible Furnishings • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● •Central Heating Bathroom, f & r gdns. • Drive, twin garages ● Garage

Bedrooms •3Mod detached, 4 beds Open porch,Utily GCH. D/G, House ● •Town • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Unfurnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● •Central Heating Bathroom, f & r gdns. Drive, twin garages ● •Parking

pcm £650 £165,000

pcm £1,600 £235,000

pcm £550 £169,000

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Grafton Street, L8 ABINGDON GROVE

Tilston Road, L9 ABINGDON GROVE

Bedrooms detached, 4 beds • 2Mod ●• Semi-Detached GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ●• Furnished Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge Dining room, Conservatory ●• Central Heating Utility, kitchen, ●• Double Glazingen-suite f & r gdns. • Bathroom, ● Gardens • Drive, twin garages ● Driveway

£415 pcm £285,000

£550 pcm £199,000

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Woodholme Court, L25 ABINGDON GROVE

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Markfield Crescent, ABINGDON GROVE L25

Glastonbury Close, L6 ABINGDON GROVE

Bedroom •1Mod detached, 4 beds ● •Apartment GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● 1st Floor Dining room, Conservatory ● •Part-Furnished Utility, kitchen, ● •Double Glazed en-suite • Bathroom, f & r gdns. ● Central Heating • Drive, twin garages ● Parking

bedroom •1Mod detached, 4 beds •Town GCH. House D/G, Open porch,Utily • Hall, Cloaks, ● Unfurnished Study, Lounge Dining room, Conservatory ● •Central Heating Utility, kitchen, ● •Double Glazing en-suite • Bathroom, f & r gdns. ● Driveway • Drive, twin garages ● Gardens

£375 pcm £325,000

£400 pcm £325,000

Catharine Street, ABINGDON GROVEL8

detached, 4 beds •Two ModBedrooms • GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● Apartment • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge Conservatory Dining room, Georgian Quarter in the ● •Situated • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● Unfurnished • Bathroom, f & r gdns. • Drive, twin garages ● Parking ●

pcm £545 £254,000

Bedrooms detached, 4 beds • 2Mod GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ●• Apartment • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Furnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Double Glazing • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ●• Central Heating f & r gdns. Bathroom, • Drive, twin garages ● Parking

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Chapel Gardens, L5 ABINGDON GROVE

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Dunbabin Road, L15 ABINGDON GROVE

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Egerton Street, L8 ABINGDON GROVE

detached, 4 beds •Two ModBedrooms • GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily Apartment • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge Dining room, Conservatory ● •Part-Furnished • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● Double Glazing • Bathroom, f & r gdns. • Drive, twin garages ● Central heating

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pcm £495 £300,000

Burford Road, L16, ABINGDON GROVE

Bedrooms detached, 4 beds •3Mod ● •Semi-Detached GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● •Flexible Furnishings Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge Dining room, Conservatory ● •Double Glazing Utility, kitchen, ● •Central Heatingen-suite f & r gdns. • Bathroom, ● Gardens • Drive, twin garages ● Garage

Bedrooms detached, 4 beds •3Mod •Semi GCH. Detached D/G, Open porch,Utily ● •Unfurnished Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge Dining room, Conservatory ● •Double Glazing Utility, kitchen, ● •Central Heatingen-suite f & r gdns. • Bathroom, ● Gardens • Drive, twin garages ● Driveway

£950 pcm £245,000

£675 pcm £210,000

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Wervin Road, L32 ABINGDON GROVE

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Rotherham ABINGDON Close, GROVEL36

Bedrooms •2Mod detached, 4 beds •Apartment GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● •2nd Hall,Floor Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● •Unfurnished Dining room, Conservatory Utility, kitchen, ● •Double Glazingen-suite Bathroom, f & r gdns. ● •Central Heating • Drive, twin garages ● Parking

bedrooms • 2Mod detached, 4 beds • Bungalow GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ●• Unfurnished Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge Heating ●• Central Conservatory Dining room, Utility, kitchen, ●• Double Glazingen-suite Bathroom, f & r gdns. ●• Gardens Drive, twin garages ●• Parking

Bedrooms •2Mod detached, 4 beds GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily ● •Apartment • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● Unfurnished • Dining room, Conservatory ● Central Heating • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● •Double Glazing Bathroom, f & r gdns. Drive, twin garages ● •Parking

bedrooms •Three Mod detached, 4 beds • GCH. D/G, Open porch,Utily Unfurnished • Hall, Cloaks, Study, Lounge ● •Driveway Dining room, Conservatory • Utility, kitchen, en-suite ● Central Heating • Bathroom, f & r gdns. Drive, twin garages ● •Double Glazing

pcm £550 £300,000

pcm £550 £350,000

pcm £500 £250,000

pcm £525 £169,000

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PROPERTY 19

Major Property Auction 5 April

Now accepting instructions. Closing date 10 March.

Call now for a free no obligation market appraisal 0151 207 6315 Properties already instructed on include: On behalf of LPA Receivers Available for purchase individually or as a portfolio by way of private treaty. All enquiries should be directed to: James Kersh: james@suttonkersh.co.uk or Cathy Holt: cathy.holt@suttonkersh.co.uk or please call 0151 207 6315. 4 Radnor Place, L6

Guide price £95,000+ Flat 10 and Garage, Nicholas Road, L23

Guide price £100,000+ Flat 1, 24 Abbotsford Road, Crosby, L23

Guide price £85,000+

5 WAVERTREE ROAD, LIVERPOOL 7 A three storey Grade II Listed property benefitting from planning permission to convert the existing in 3 x 2 bed apartments. The property is at present a vacant shop unit together with a 3 bed flat above. Plans are available for inspection at the Auctioneers Offices.

Guide price £75,000

5 WORDSWORTH STREET, LIVERPOOL 8 A 2 bed semi detached property current let by way of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy of a rental of £4800.00 per annum. The property benefits from double glazing and central heating.

Guide Price £40,000+

6 TORUS ROAD, LIVERPOOL 13 A vacant 3 bed middle terrace property benefitting from double glazing and central heating. Following refurbishment the property would be suitable for occupation or investment purposes.

Guide Price £65,000+

61 Brooke Road West, L22

Guide price £150,000+

299 West Derby Road, L6

Guide price £55,000+

95 Rocky Lane, Anfield, L6

Guide price £60,000+ 48 Munster Road, L13

FFER

O DER UN Guide price £70,000+ 22 Auburn Road, L13

Guide price £70,000+ 18 Snaefell Avenue, L13

Guide price £75,000+

14 Auburn Road, Liverpool, L13

OFFER DER UN Guide price £70,000+

12 Lister Road, Liverpool, L7 0HF ER

OFF DER UN Guide price £100,000+

2 Heyburn Road, Liverpool, L13

Guide price £70,000+

4–6 Breckfield Road North, L5

Guide price £70,000+

70 FELL STREET, LIVERPOOL 7 A vacant 2 bed middle terrace property benefitting from double glazing. Following refurbishment the property would be suitable for investment purposes.

Guide price £40,000+

9 METHUEN STREET, LIVERPOOL 15 A vacant 2 bed mid terrace property suitable for investment purposes.

Guide price £55,000+

0151 207 6315 www.suttonkersh.co.uk

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★★★★

Garthdale Road, L18

Kilgraston Gardens,L17

NEW INSTRUCTION

Aigburth

Mossley Hill

Traditional Three Bedroomed Semi ■ Detached Property Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, ■ Utility Room & Downstairs WC Three Bedrooms & Family Bathroom ■ with Separate WC GCH & DG, Garage, Driveway,Attractive Gardens,Open Aspect to Rear ■ Sought After Location, Inspection Highly Recommended ■

■ Refurbished

Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property ■ Hall, Three Receptions, Newly Installed Modern Kitchen & Cloaks ■ Attractive Modern Bathroom, Gas Central Heating & D/Glazing ■ Large Tiered Rear Garden, Detached Garage & York Stone Driveway ■ Internal Inspection Highly Recommended to Appreciate

OIRO £249,950

£265,000

£149,950

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NEW INSTRUCTION

£105,000

Three bedroom Modern Style Detached Property Vestibule, Lounge, Fitted Dining Kitchen, Ground Floor WC, Ensuite Shower Room, Family Bathroom Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing No Chain, Off Road Parking, Rear Garden

NEW INSTRUCTION

Extended Three Bedroom ■ Semi Detached Property Entrance Hall, Lounge, ■ Dining Room Extended Kitchen, ■ Bathroom Front Garden, Rear Garden With Detached ■ Garage No Chain ■

Corinthian Avenue

Eccleshill Road

Oldswan

Liverpool

NEW INSTRUCTION

Childwall Valley Road, L16

Elmsley Road, L18

Alban Road,L16

High Street, L15

Chermside Road, L17

Martindale Road, L18

Irwell Close,L17

■ Luxury Two Bedroomed Top Floor Apartment ■ Security Entry System,Hall, Lounge,Modern Fitted

■ Three Bedroomed Refurbished Semi Detached Property ■ Hall, Lounge/Dining Room, Conservatory & Modern

■ Two Bedrooms,Master with En-Suite & Family Bathroom ■ GCH & DG,Allocated Secure Parking,Sought After

■ Three Bedrooms & Family Bathroom, GCH & DG ■ Attractive Rear Garden & Front Driveway with Off

■ Grade II Listed Three Bedroomed Property ■ Set Within Wavertree Conservation Area ■ Reception Hall, Lounge, Formal Dining

■ High

Childwall

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Three Bedroom Semi Detached House Lounge Through Dining Room, Morning Room & Fitted Kitchen Gas Central Heated & Majority Double Glazed Off Road Parking & Single Garage Sold With No Chain

Mossley Hill

Kitchen

Location Standard Of Internal Presentation,Inspection Recommended

OIRO £239,950

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Two Bedroomed End Terrace Property Hall, Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Two Bedrooms & Family Bathroom Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing Popular Location Close to City Centre Internal Inspection Highly Recommended

OIRO £74,950

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£135,000

Lordens Road

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Three Bedroomed Mid Terrace Property in Popular Location Hall, Lounge, Dining Room & Modern Kitchen Three Bedrooms & Family Bathroom, Rear Yard GCH & Part Double Glazing Internal Inspection Recommended

£142,500

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Three Bedroom End Terrace Property Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Through Lounge/Dining Room Modern Style Fitted Kitchen With Appliances Modern Style Shower Room

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Living Room, Kitchen/Diner

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Family Bathroom & Double Glazed

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Driveway, Front, Side & Rear Garden

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NO CHAIN

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£49,950

Mid Terrace Three Bedroom Lounge, Dining Room , Kitchen Gch System No Chain

£70,000

Drum Close

Three Bedroom Mid Terrace

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Entrance Hall, Living Room

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Fitted Kitchen & Family Bathroom

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Entrance Vestibule, Living Room

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Dining Fitted Kitchen With Appliances

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Family Bathroom, Front & Rear Garden.

£87,500

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Extended Mid Terrace Three Bedrooms Recently Modernised Hall, Lounge & Fitted Kitchen Gch System & Double Glazing Yard To Rear Viewing Recommended

£74,950

Acuba Road, L15

Canning Street, L8

Wavertree

Three Bedroom Mid Terrace

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Three Bedroom Semi Detached House

Toxteth

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Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment

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Two Bedroom Top Floor Apartment

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Two Reception Rooms

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Lounge, Dining Room & Dining Kitchen

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Open Plan Lounge / Kitchen Area

Decorated to a High Standard

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Gas Central Heating and Double

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Part Furnished

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Gas Central Heated

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Communal Gardens

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Off Road Parking

£425 pcm

Glazed

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Available from The 1st August

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Sold With No Chain

Unfurnished

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Viewing Recommended

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Viewing Highly Recommended

£475 pcm

REDUCED

Taurus Road

Extended Fitted Kitchen

Rear Yard

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Family Bathroom, GCH & DG

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Three Bedroom Mid Terrace Property Hall, Lounge, Conservatory, Fitted Kitchen With Appliances Bathroom, Fitted Wardrobes, Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing NO CHAIN

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Two Bedroom Town House

£118,000

Liverpool

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Three Bedroom Semi Detached

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Living Room, Dining Room & Ktichen

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Family Bathroom

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Front & Rear Garden, Driveway

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No Chain

Ashcombe Road

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Three Bedroomed End Town House Hall, Downstairs WC,Double Reception Room & Modern Fitted Kitchen Family Bathroom, GCH & DG Rear Garden, Popular Location Inspection Highly Recommended

£675 pcm

Crossford Road

Liverpool

£110,000

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£130,000

Lowfield Road

Liverpool 14

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Gas Central Heating & Double Glazed

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Rear Garden

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Driveway

Liverpool

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£94,500

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Hall, Through Lounge/Dining Room

Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing

TO LET

Liverpool

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Liverpool

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Leopold Road

Liverpool

OIRO £84,950

Liverpool

Three Bedroom Terrace Property

Floor Apartment

System,Hall,Lounge & Dining KItchen & DG,Communal Gardens & Parking ■ Popular Location on Perimeter of Sefton Park & Close to Lark Lane ■ Internal Inspection Highly Recommended ■ GCH

Dovercliffe Road ■

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£85,000

Aigburth

■ One Bedroomed Second ■ Security Camera Entry

REDUCED

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Middleton Road

Liverpool

Two bedroom Modern Mid Town House

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Prospect Court Landlord to pay half of the admin fee

£129,950

Oldswan

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D EE GR A T LE

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Bedroom Ground Floor Purpose Built Apartment ■ Security Entry System, Hall,Lounge/Dining Room ■ Kitchen & Family Bathroom ■ Double Glazing & Electric Heaters, Parking & Communal Gardens ■ Popular Location / Inspection Recommended

REDUCED

£85,000

TO LET

Mossley Hill

■ Two

Munster Road

Liverpool 13

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Liveprool

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Auburn Road

Liverpool

Maxton Road

Liverpool

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OIRO £159,950

Three Bedroom End Terrace

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REDUCED

Prospect Vale Well Presented Three Bedroom Semi Detached Entrance Porch, Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen Bathroom, Front Garden, Rear Garden, Brick Built Outhouse Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing Internal Viewing Recommended / No Chain

Room & Kitchen ■ Three Bedrooms & Luxury Family Bathroom, GCH ■ Internal Inspection Highly Recommended to Fully Appreciate

Aigburth

REDUCED

Dingle

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OIRO £74,950

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£174,950

Bowood Street, L8

Dingle

Downstairs Bathroom Bedrooms to First Floor, Loft Conversion/Bedroom Three ■ Double Glazed & Well Presented, Ideal For First Time Buyers ■ Internal Inspection Highly Recommended

Road Parking Standard of Presentation, Internal Inspection Recommended

Wavertree

NEW INSTRUCTION

Goswell Street,L15 ■ Two

Kitchen

OIRO £189,950

NEW INSTRUCTION

■ Three Bedroom End Terrace Property ■ Hall, Lounge/Dining Room, Kitchen,

Childwall

£650 pcm

£99,950

TO LET

D EE GR A T LE

Allington Street, L17

Patterdale Road, L15

■ Three Bedroomed End Terrace Property ■ Entrance Hall ,Lounge and Dining

■ Two Bedroon Apartment ■ Recently refurbished to a good standard. ■ Modern Kitchen ■ Popular location for students/ young

Aigburth

Room,Modern Kitchen Central Heating and Double Glazing,No Chain ■ Family Bathroom, Rear Yard ■ Internal Inspection Highly Recommended ■ Gas

£600 pcm

Mayfield Road, L19

Wavertree

professionals ■ Excellent transport links, Viewings Recomended ■ Un Furnished

£495 pcm

Garston

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Recently completed development of one bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a fully fitted modern Kitchen Decorated to a high standard. Each apartment varies in size prices start from £495pcm. Viewings are highly recommended!

£495 pcm

Selling or Letting in 2011 - more properties wanted!

CHOICE Saturday, February 26, 2011

★★★★

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PROPERTY 21

Liverpool

City Centre, £124,950

Calderstones, £399,950

Old Swan, £105,000

Stoneycroft, £119,950

SITUATED in the sought after Ropewalks area of the city centre, this first floor apartment offers the ultimate in city centre living. There is a lift and the apartment has its own self-contained entrance hall which leads into an impressive open plan living area. Here, there are French doors leading to a stunning Juliet balcony. The modern kitchen is fully fitted with a good range of units, complementary work surfaces and integrated appliances. There are two double bedrooms and a contemporary fully fitted bathroom. The apartment comes with parking. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 236 2332

OFFERING a spacious family home, this attractive semi-detached property enjoys a wealth of traditional features. An attractive entrance hallway leads to the ground floor accommodation which comprises a good sized lounge with a feature marble fireplace, a cosy sitting room with French doors leading outside and an extended dining room. There is also a wc and a fully fitted breakfast kitchen. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, a bathroom and separate wc. Outside, there are well-proportioned gardens to the front and rear. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

SET within a popular residential location, this traditional semi-detached property provides off-road parking to the front and delightful gardens to the rear complete with a detached garage. Inside has been extended to create a well-proportioned space. Downstairs, there is a reception hall, a good sized lounge with a feature bay window and a decorative fireplace, a dining room with an ornamental fireplace and a modern fitted kitchen. Upstairs, there are three generously proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. ● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 220 5020

INTERNAL viewing is recommended of this delightful mid-terraced property ideal for a first-time buyer. Inside, an entrance hall with attractive wood flooring leads into the spacious lounge which has a feature fireplace. The stylish dining kitchen has a good selection of modern units, integrated appliances and patio doors. A cloakroom/ wc completes the ground floor. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, there is a driveway to the front offering ample off-road parking and to the rear, lawns, trees and shrubs and decking. ● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 220 5020

West Derby, £289,950

West Derby, £254,995

Speke, £85,000

Aigburth £199,950

OFFERED for sale with stamp duty paid, this extended semi-detached property offers spacious and well-maintained accommodation. On the ground floor, there is an entrance hall with a cloakroom/wc and a utility room plus the main reception rooms which include a good sized sitting room with a feature fireplace, a study/play room and an extended lounge. To complete the ground floor, there is an impressive breakfast/dining kitchen which has a range of designer units, complementary work surfaces, integrated appliances and patio doors. Outside, there is a block paved parking area to the front and an enclosed lawned garden to the rear. ● Whitegates, 0151 256 0322

OFFERED for sale with the benefit of no ongoing chain, this executive detached property is set within a sought after cul-de-sac. Inside there is an entrance hall which leads into an open plan lounge which has a feature fireplace and French doors leading out to the attractive conservatory which in turn has doors opening onto the gardens. There is also a guest bedroom, a modern fitted kitchen and a utility room. To the first floor, the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there are three additional bedrooms and a principal family bathroom. There are gardens to the front and rear as well as a driveway. ● Whitegates, 0151 256 0322

OFFERING deceptively spacious accommodation, this mid-terraced property comes to the market with the benefit of no ongoing chain. On the ground floor, there is a reception hall, a good sized lounge complete with a feature fireplace, a formal dining room and stunning modern fully fitted kitchen. To the first floor there are three wellproportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom completes the accommodation. Outside there are delightful gardens to the front and rear. This property benefits from full double glazing and gas central heating and has been modernised to a high standard. ● Venmores, 0151 733 9000

ENJOYING a superb location, this two bedroom first floor apartment offers well-proportioned and well-maintained accommodation. Inside, there is a self-contained entrance hall, a good sized open plan lounge/kitchen which has a feature fireplace, and an attractive fully fitted kitchen which includes a comprehensive selection of units, complementary rolled edge work tops and integrated appliances. There is also access to a delightful conservatory to the rear of the property. There are two double bedrooms with the master bedroom having luxurious en-suite facilities and a bathroom. Externally there is allocated parking and communal areas. ● Entwistle Green, 0151 734 2220

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CHOICE ★★★★

across Merseyside

Southport, £455,000

Ormskirk, £194,995

Skelmersdale, £165,000

Formby, £220,000

OFFERING a high quality finish and stylish living, this impressive detached property benefits from a detached gym. Inside comprises a hall with a cloakroom, a formal lounge, an elegant dining room and a family room. The dining kitchen boasts an extensive range of units, complementary work surfaces and integrated appliances. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, en-suite shower room to the master bedroom, and a modern family bathroom. Outside, electric gates lead to off-road parking, a garage and front and rear gardens. ● Ball & Percival, 01704 536 900

ENJOYING open views, this charming, semi-detached property benefits from a loft extension and is situated in a popular residential area. On the ground floor, there is a living room with a feature cast iron fireplace, a dining room and a modern fitted kitchen. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a study and family bathroom, plus a master bedroom with en-suite facilities to the second floor. Externally, there is a driveway, a garage with an attached, brick-built outhouse and a good-size rear garden overlooking farmland. ● Farrell Heyworth, 01695 570 075

AVAILABLE with the benefit of no ongoing chain, this four bedroom detached property offers attractive and well-planned accommodation. On the ground floor, the entrance hall gives access to a cloakroom/wc and a well-presented lounge. The dining room has French doors leading outside and there is also a modern, fully fitted kitchen and a utility room. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, the master having an en-suite shower room, and a bathroom finishes the property. Outside, there is a driveway, a garage and gardens. ● Your Move, 01695 723 334

HAVING recently been refurbished, this attractive two bedroom, semi-detached bungalow is set within a popular area. Inside, the entrance hall gives access to a reception room with a feature fireplace and an extended kitchen/diner which is fitted with a range of units, contrasting work tops and a good selection of appliances. There are also two well- proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom with a three-piece suite. Outside, there is a driveway, a detached garage and gardens to the front, side and rear. ● Entwistle Green, 01704 831 755

Wallasey, £242,500

Moreton, £109,950

Neston, £330,000

Bebington, £219,000

ENJOYING a popular location, this five bedroom house boasts a refitted kitchen/breakfast room and a refitted bathroom. Inside, there is a reception hall, a cloakroom/wc, a front lounge, a rear dining room which has patio doors to the garden and a refitted kitchen/breakfast room featuring integrated appliances. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, two of which boast cast iron fireplaces, plus a refitted family bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi bath, underfloor heating and a separate shower cubicle. The second floor has a study and a fifth bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Externally, there are gardens to the front and rear, a driveway and garage. ● Jones & Chapman, 0151 630 4717

SITUATED in a cul-de-sac within easy reach of Moreton village and all its amenities including transport links, this two bedroom property has no ongoing chain. Inside, the living space includes an entrance hall, a good sized lounge with a feature splayed bay window to the front and a fitted kitchen having a range of wall and base units and a pantry. Additionally, there is a conservatory with patio doors opening onto the gardens, two well-proportioned bedrooms and a shower room. Outside there is a driveway to the front with ample off-road parking and a rear garden with a paved patio, lawns, a greenhouse and a vegetable plot. ● Karl Tatler, 0151 678 4300

DECEPTIVELY large, this bungalow has lovely gardens and off-road parking. The property has a reception hall featuring original dark oak panelled walls, a dining room and a lounge with a feature fireplace and original oak part panelled walls. There is also a snug/sitting room/ bedroom with an archway to bedroom three, a kitchen/ breakfast room, a scullery/laundry room, an inner porch and an external covered area leading to a utility room and the rear garden. There is also a bathroom and a wc on the ground floor, with two bedrooms to the first floor. Externally, there is a driveway, a garage and gardens to the front and rear. ● Reeds Rains, 0151 336 7701

OFFERING substantial living space, this family home has ample off-road parking and delightful gardens. Inside comprises a hallway, wc, a front living room featuring a feature fire with a wooden surround, a dining room and a charming conservatory. There is also a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. In addition, the ground floor has a bedroom/reception room. To the first floor there is a master bedroom with varnished wooden floors and en-suite facilities; three further bedrooms and a bathroom with a three piece suite. Outside, there is off-road parking and a garden. ● Brennan Ayre O’Neill, 0151 343 9060

CHOICE ★★★★

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PROPERTY 23

Lettings

Tuebrook, £280pcm

City Centre, £695pcm

Aigburth £250pcm

Heswall, £750pcm

ENJOYING a popular location in the heart of Tuebrook, a fully furnished room is available within a shared house. The property is well-maintained and includes a reception hall, a good sized living room, a separate dining area and a fully fitted kitchen. There is a shared bathroom. The room itself is spacious and the rent includes all bills. Outside, there are delightful communal gardens. This property is situated close to local amenities including transport links and is well worth an early inspection. ● PLA Lettings, 0151 525 5785.

SET within walking distance of the city centre just off Scotland Road, enquiries are now being taken for this fully adapted bungalow. The property comprises a large reception room, two double bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, and a bespoke bathroom or walk in wet/shower room. All entrances are wheelchair accessible and there is also an attractive paved area to front and rear. The property benefits from electric central heating, double glazed windows, off-road parking and ramps can also be supplied upon request. ● PLA Lettings, 0151 525 5785.

A GOOD sized room is currently available in a fully furnished shared house for young professionals in the sought after residential area of Aigburth, close to Sefton Park. Inside, the house has an entrance hall, a spacious lounge, a formal dining room and a fitted kitchen and laundry room. Upstairs the room is of a good size and there is also a bathroom and a shower. Outside, there is a paved courtyard to the rear. The rent includes council tax, water rates and broadband and the room is available for immediate occupation. ● Davis Beyga Estates, 0845 834 0388

PRESENTED to a high standard, this semi-detached property benefits from gas central heating and a garage. Inside comprises an entrance hall with wood block flooring, a downstairs wc, a lounge with a feature exposed brick fireplace and an archway through to the dining room, which has double glazed sliding patio doors. There is also a lean-to sun room with double doors to the garden and a fitted kitchen. To the first floor are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally, there is a lawned garden and driveway. ● Reeds Rains, 0151 342 6386

Hoylake, £1,200pcm

Allerton, £750pcm

Mossley Hill, £800pcm

Princes Park, £1,250pcm

WITH stunning views across the adjoining Royal Liverpool golf course, this luxurious ground floor apartment is within easy reach of both central Hoylake and West Kirby’s amenities. Recently refurbished to an exceptional standard, the accommodation comprises a private entrance and reception hall, a dining hall, a lounge and a superb breakfast kitchen with a full range of quality fittings. There are also two double bedrooms, the master having fitted wardrobes and an en-suite, and a family bathroom with a modern four piece suite. The property also benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and two garages. ● Karl Tatler, 0151 342 5777

ENJOYING a superb setting within a popular residential area and close to local amenities including transport links and schools, this three bedroom detached property offers modern and well-proportioned accommodation. Inside, there is an entrance hall, two good sized reception rooms and a fully fitted contemporary style kitchen. To the first floor, there are three double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The property also has ample off-road parking to the front and delightful gardens to the rear. In addition, the house benefits from gas central heating and double glazing and is offered for rent unfurnished. ● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 281 8181

OFFERING surprisingly spacious accommodation, this substantial four bedroom terraced property is offered for rent fully furnished. Inside, the property comprises on the ground floor, an entrance hall, two reception rooms and a fully fitted kitchen with all appliances. Upstairs, there are three large bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and a modern style family bathroom. The property is carpeted throughout and comes complete with a rear yard. The property is located close to local amenities and transport links. An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate all that this property has to offer. ● Entwistle Green, 0151 734 5776

SITUATED within the stunning period development of Princes Park, this impressive four bedroom apartment offers fabulous accommodation which boasts a wealth of original features. A fully furnished apartment, the accommodation is spread over two floors, with access to the development’s superb communal gardens that also lead onto Princes Park itself. The property is extremely spacious with a self-contained entrance hall, a substantial living room, a fully fitted kitchen with a separate dining room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. A early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality of the accommodation on offer. ● Venmores, 0151 734 6890

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227 3030

Accommodation To Let

pierhead housing

PARLE COURT L6

Interested? Call Pierhead Housing on 0151 224 0615 and ask for Nikki for more details

Flats are available immediately to let for people who are 60 years and over. All flats are double glazed, with communal gardens a communal car park and a cooker also provided. Your flat is also linked, in case of an emergency, to a warden call centre which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is no additional charge for this service. Rent is £77 per week inclusive.

WALTON & AINTREE OVER 55’S ONLY 1 Bed Flats to let New build, C/heating Lift, Intercom Elec Gates, Gardens £99pw Tel: 0151 428 0226

WATERLOO GS, 2 bed flat with own garden, £565 pcm. Large 2 bed, 2 bath, FF flat, £600pcm. 3 bed house, new kitch, carp & decor. £600pcm. All have DG & GCH. 0151 2810513 or 07590 008970 L15 & L18 Off Smithdown Rd/ Brodie Ave. 3/4 bed house, totally gutted and re−built from within, completely refurbished to a very high standard. Suit students/profs. No DSS. 07977 122515

R O O M S L 4 in large newly refurbished house, all rooms fully furn, some en suite, large f/f kitchen and laundry room, from £60 pw inc all bills, no DSS. 07859 392393. L32, KIRKBY New lux 2−bed aparts. Good location, new kitchens/carpets/blinds, private car park. Dep. Neg rent only £450 pm only two of four left. Call now on 07974 257 004. L 1 2 large 4 bed detached house, u/f, 2 receptions, fit kit & utility, WC, bathroom plus en− suite, garage, conservatory & gardens, £750pcm. Tel. 07941 599 795 EDGE LANE 1 bed flat c/h £75pw No DSS. 0151 724 3755.

AIGBURTH Dbl B/room in a shared, spacious 3 bed house, £60pw inc C/Tax, no DSS, deps/ refs req’d. 0151 489 0080 or 07951 537231. VIEW 146 Nr City Centre, 2 bed large apt, secure complex, gym facilities, wooden floors, parking, no DSS, refs req’d, £495 pcm. 07973 137 374 £650PCM MODERN 3 BED SEMI Woolton area, furnished or unfurnished, GCH, DG, gardens front and back, no DSS. 07825 145142. L 5 S T A N L E Y R D Kirkdale beautiful newly refurbd f/f 3 bed house. £500pcm. Must be viewed. No Dss or pets please. Dep req’d 07946 199566. C H I L D W A L L , L 1 6 3 bed detached, front/rear gardens, large driveway, DG, GCH, converted garage, £750pcm. 07955 954610.

FAZAKERLEY unfurn 2 bed hse. GCH, DG, off rd parking, gardens front & rear. £495pcm. Dep req’d. 07903 887670 or 07809 622077 WATERLOO, BOOTLE, SEAFORTH & ANFIELD Furn rms & studios fm £65pw. All bills inc bband. No Dep. No DSS. Over 25. 0151 928 9280 NR SEFTON PARK Croxteth Rd. 1 bed fully furnished flat with wood flooring, gch, dg, off road parking, £410 pcm, no DSS. 07884 233362.

KELSO RD L6 2 bed house, recent refurb, DG, GCH, £100 pw. Dep £400. DSS welcome. 07712 825 364 CITY CENTRE Ground floor 2 bed appartment with parking. £500 pcm No pets, no DSS. Tel 01772 880010 NO DEPOSIT! Student & DSS Properties. All areas. 0844 824 0680 (24hr) www.pattersons.org.uk MELLING MOUNT 2 bed semi in Cul−De−Sac. D/g, c/h, parking for 2 cars, front/rear gardens. £550Pcm. 07970 409 448 BROADWAY L11 Large 2 bed flat, fully furn, gch £90pw. Dep req’d. No Dss (h) 01926 496803 or 07530 120904 L4 & L6 Rooms in lux shared house would suit mature person from £55pw all incl. No DSS. 07803 082999/ 260 7980

L 6 Modern refurb 1 bed terrace, parking, garden, dep & refs. £90 pw. 07850 779046. L15 Goswell St, 2bed hse, gch, DSS welcome. £450pcm Dep req. Tel. 07789 952368 CAN’T FIND THE RIGHT PROPERTY? Contact landlord finder on 0151 291 5077 NR STH PARKWAY STN Nice quiet s/c bedsit £55pw. 25+ Dep. Garage. 0151 428 5005 NEW FERRY Newchester Rd, 1 bed apt, CH, DG, PP, DSS ok. Small dep rqd. 07876 252938 FLATS throughout Liverpool NO DEP. DSS welcome. 0151 521 2374 A I N T R E E Longmoor Ln, refurbed 1 & 2 bed studio flats Fr £435pcm 0151 523 6411 L6 2 bed g/f flat, new kitchen, decor, flooring, rear yard, £450pcm. 07956 543020 WALTON RD 1 bed flat fit kitchen DG, carpets/blinds elec shower £85pw 07957 636549

REALLY NICE BEDSITS L15 fr £95pw inc ALL BILLS & c/tax. No DSS. 07836 587570 FURNISHED ROOMS £70pw C/tax water, gas elec incl. I.D. req’d. No DSS 07852 575777 MODERN 2 BED Apartment close to Sefton park ch, dg. Furn/unfurn. 0151 281 1120 PRESCOT 2 Bed house, nice decor, unfurn, GCH, poss DSS, call for details. 07746 694331. L9 Tilston Rd large 2 bed, part furn, gch, drive way, rear decking, £500pcm 07983 779589 HARDMAN ST L1 Shared accommodation available 0151 707 2141 L13 Nice 2 bed house, gch £450 dep, £125pw, Dss ok. 07855 260085 BOOTLE 1&2 bed houses & flats. DSS ok with guarantor, NO dep req 0151 928 9280 L18 ALLERTON 2 bed apt, elec gates, dep+refs req’d £430pcm. 07977 240324 L6 3rd person to share 3 bed house en suite, from £80pw 07803 082999/ 260 7980 KIRKBY 3 Bed semi, DG GCH. Dss ok with guarantor. No Dep req. 0151 9289280 L6 1 bd s/c flat council tax/ water/gas inc. F/f dg ch £130pw 07803 082999/ 260 7980 LONGMOOR LANE L9 1 bed flat, ch, dg, full refurb, £90 pw 07909 895621 CITY CENTRE Sir Thomas St, 1 bed apt, furn, £475pcm, no DSS. 07733 121286. WALTON 1 bed flat/studio flat, GCH, new decor. DSS welcome. 07923 123046. MAX RD L14 3 bed house, DG, CH, dep & ref req’d, £450 pcm. 07882 387512. L4 Off County Rd small convenience store, cheap rent small dep. 07782 382554 WATERLOO Mount Pleasant, 2 bed flat £425 pcm, dep req, DSS OK 0797 329 4446 WALTON L4 1 bed flat, ch, dg, full refurb, good size, £90 pw 07909 895621 L18 Greenbank Rd, u/f 1 bed 1st flr flat. Dg/gch, fitted kitch £440pcm 0151 486 1997 AINTREE 2 bed terr, GCH, DG, lam floors £425pcm. Dep+refs req’d. 07977 240324 GARSTON large 3 bed flat; £500 pcm. 07961 461667

L 4 5 bed, GCH, DG, fully refurb., Tel. 07809 427884 2 BED APT Beech Rd Litherland £475pcm 07780 009537 L 2 0 2 bed. £550 upfront. 0151 356 7551 L13 Bedsit in quiet house no dep over 50’s. 0151 430 9573 L12 2 bed house, GCH, DG £525pcm. 07811 949703 BOOTLE 3 bed house to share, £40 pw. Tel: 07772 925756. L6 F/F 1 bed flat, DSS ok over 25. 07812 538999 L4 2 bed. £550 upfront. 0151 356 7551 WAVERTREE 2 bed flat, parking £430pcm. 07769 700400. ARKLES RD L4 3 bed hse ch, £450pcm 0151 734 1112 L9 5 bed. £750 upfront. 0151 356 7551 SKIPTON RD L4 3 bed hse £100pw 0151 734 1112 LYDIATE 2 bed apart, over 30s, £495pcm. 07976 177439 L I L L Y R D L7 1 bed flat. £75pw. 0151 734 1112 L11 3 bed house, DG. 07929 509696 HINTON ST L6 2 bed House. £100pw. 0151 734 1112 DINGLE Couple wanted lovely 2 bd grdn hse 0151 427 0605 L 9 bedsits serviced accom, refurbd 07791 402829 L11 3 bd semi grdns £500pcm refs Dss ok 07947 888921 1 BED/2 BED Flats. L9. Low Dep. 0151 356 7551

More people in the area turn to the Liverpool ECHO, in print and online, when looking for a property to rent or buy than anywhere else. Source: Gfk NOP 2008, TM NW2 10% area

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Luxury Outstanding views A by SUE KELBRICK

RARE opportunity has arisen to purchase the ultimate in luxury living. Occupying the seventh and eighth floors of the prestigious Beetham Plaza building, this opulent apartment offers spacious, open plan living space and stunning views over the city and beyond. There is lift access to the apartment which leads into a spacious entrance hall, a cloakroom and an impressive open plan living room which is fully wired for sound and has breathtaking views from its feature floor-to-ceiling windows. The dining room has French doors leading out to the stylish balcony which again has simply fabulous views over the city. The kitchen is modern in style and boasts a good selection of contemporary units, complementary work surfaces and integrated appliances. On the mezzanine level is the master suite which comprises a generously proportioned bedroom with feature wood flooring, a luxury en-suite bathroom and a separate dressing room. There is also a guest bedroom and a shower room. The apartment comes complete with underground parking. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 236 2332

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AVID Wilson Homes North West is unveiling a major initiative in Liverpool to sell showhomes at its developments to buy-to-let investors – as investor buyers return to the North West property market in significant numbers for the first time in four years. The housebuilder says the return of investors may be an early sign that the local property market will outperform other areas of the country in 2011. Steve Jackson, sales director at David Wilson Homes North West said: “We have not seen this level of demand from investor buyers outside of London since the downturn of 2007. “That is why we are unveiling a deal called Showhome Leaseback, which comes with a guaranteed yield of 7%. “Buyers have the opportunity to buy the showhome at selected developments in the region and then immediately lease it back to us for up to five years to use as a marketing suite. “Rather than have to worry about untidy tenants, the investor knows that we will maintain the property in pristine condition. David Wilson Homes North West is also the only major housebuilder which

LUXURY: A unique apartment located in the prestigious Beetham Plaza building occupying two floors

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Investor buyers

guarantees internal fixtures and fittings for a full five years.” Rents in the North West are rising rapidly which means that rental homes are increasingly in demand. “Investors take the view that the direction of house prices in the medium term is up,” added Steve Jackson. “So they expect to be

sitting on a tidy profit in three to five years’ time. “We expect high demand for this product and have set-up a new section of our website at www.barratthomes.co.uk/ showhome to provide full details to interested investors.” Homes currently available from David Wilson Homes North West in

the Liverpool and the surrounding area include St John’s Place, a stunning new development. Properties currently available in Widnes include Ascot Gardens, a stunning development of four and five bedroom homes. ● For further information please call the sales team on 0844 5566155 or visit www.dwh.co.uk.

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POPULAR: Taylor Wimpey is holding a ‘First Time Buyer’ event at The Deck on Saturday 12 and Sunday, March 13

F you feel like you are throwing your money away on rent but can’t see how you could afford a place of your own, then you might be surprised to learn that buying your own home at Taylor Wimpey North West’s The Deck development in Runcorn, could cost you less than you think. The leading housebuilder is holding a ‘First Time Buyer’ event at the development on Saturday 12 and Sunday, March 13 where those in need of a leg up onto the property ladder can find out more about Taylor Wimpey’s popular Easystart* shared equity scheme.

Specially designed to help first time buyers achieve their home ownership dreams without breaking the bank, the scheme can allow you to snap up a stylish apartment for just £59,458 (Easystart price) enabling you to get out of the rental rat race and start owning your own home. Under the scheme, first time buyers can purchase a new Taylor Wimpey home for as little as 85% of the price now. Simply pay a 5% deposit on exchange of contracts, and 80% of the price via your prearranged mortgage on completion. Taylor Wimpey will then loan you the remaining 15%,

with no rent or interest to pay for up to 10 years. Julie Harper, regional sales manager for Taylor Wimpey North West, said: “Easystart gives those stuck in the rental rut a real chance of home ownership. We find that many house hunters can be wary of shared equity schemes, which is why Easystart has been so popular. It enables you to own 100% of the home from day one, for just 85% of the price, providing those struggling to afford current property prices with the ideal solution. “As you only need a 5% deposit – less than £3,000 for a home at The

Deck – you don’t have to scrimp and save for years and years, so you can start enjoying your very own home sooner than you thought.” One of the homes available is the one bedroom spring apartment priced from just £59,458 with the Easystart scheme. A stylish collection one and two bedroom apartments, The Deck is located near to the centre of the old town, enjoying communal recreational areas and a range of retail facilities. ● For further information, visit the marketing suite on Mersey Road, open Thursday to Monday from 11am until 5.30pm.

THE FACTS DEVELOPMENT: The Deck LOCATION: Runcorn DEVELOPER: Taylor Wimpey HOUSE TYPES: Apartments CONTACT DETAILS: 0845 071 8713 WEBSITE: www.taylorwimpey .co.uk

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Don’t rent it, buy it! Contemporary waterside apartments from only £78* per week

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Take that all-important ﬁrst step onto the property ladder with a deposit of just £2,975 using our easystart shared equity scheme.* You pay just 85% now but own 100% of your new home at this stunning waterside location.

*The weekly payment has been quoted using a mortgage rate of 5.64% for the ﬁrst two years calculated on a 35 year period on an 80% loan. The mortgage is subject to availability, status and not available to persons under 18. The interest rate quoted was correct on 20.01.11. This information does not contain all the details you need to choose a mortgage. This is only one of many mortgages which may suit your current needs and requirements. **Price quoted is based on 85% of the purchase price of £69,950. Offers available on selected plots and developments only, visit our website taylorwimpey.co.uk/ easystart for full details of the terms and conditions of the offers, or request full details from your local Taylor Wimpey ofﬁce. Available on Local Authority approved housing subject to criteria. Prices correct at time of going to print. Image shows typical homes at The Deck.

The Deck, Mersey Road WA7 1GF 1 to 5 bedroom 1 & 2 bedroom homes from apartments £139,950 from £59,458** easystart price Sales information centre and Marketing Suite now open open Show Apartment daily 9.30am –– Monday 5.00pm Thursday For more information visit 11am – 5.30pm our website or call

8710 071 8382 0845 0845 672

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