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GUIDE ... to home improvement Top Tip When bidding at a property auction, stay on top of things there may be hundreds of lots so it’s easy to lose interest, but some lots will be withdrawn or sold prior and the auctioneer may get to the property you’re interested in sooner than you’re expecting. Get the notes or addendum sheet when you arrive at the auction, as this tells you about any changes to the lots – yours may no longer be available.
KEY TO A BARGAIN: Make sure you do your research before you commit yourself to bid
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UYING a house or flat in this country can take a very long time, even if there is no chain, and if you want to speed things up, buying at auction could be the answer. Auctions enable you to pick up property quickly and cheaply, but you have to do your research and know what you’re getting into. The first step is finding auction houses that sell properties in the area you’re looking in. Outside London, auction houses are more likely to specialise in local properties. Once you’ve found an auction house, get on its mailing list, either for paper or online catalogues. The catalogue will be available a few weeks before the auction, usually with a schedule of viewing for the properties being sold. The catalogue/website will also have the guide prices and conditions of sale. Legal documents for each lot should also be available to download from the website. Make sure you read them carefully and send them to your solicitor, as they could affect how high you bid (if you have to contribute to the seller’s legal fees, for example) or if you bid at all (if there are restrictive covenants, for example). Searches are often included in the legal documents, but if they’re not, you may want your solicitor to do them before the auction, although this could, of course, be a waste of time and money. As with any property you’re interested in buying, it pays to view it at least twice
Purchasing property at auction has an element of risk, but it can be a great way to bag a bargain, says Julia Gray so that you can take everything in. If you miss some cracks and they turn out to be the result of subsidence, you could have a big and expensive problem you weren’t expecting. Having a survey done before the auction is a good idea, or ask a surveyor or builder to view the property with you. Research the local housing market before the auction so you know how much the property is worth, and decide on your maximum bid accordingly. The temptation at auctions is to get carried away and bid higher than your maximum. If you’re worried about this, get someone to bid for you, or bid by proxy, where you authorise the auction house to bid on your behalf, up to a specified limit. And always bear in mind stamp-duty thresholds, as stamp duty can add considerably to your buying costs. Before the auction, check what ID you need to take with you on the day to register to bid and what methods of payment are accepted for the deposit. If you are the successful bidder, you have to insure the property, exchange contracts and pay a 10% (or minimum) deposit and a fee to the auction house immediately. The completion date is usually four weeks from the date of the auction, but it can vary. If you fail to complete on that date, you may lose your deposit and even be sued by the seller. For this reason,
paying cash for an auction property is by far the safest option, but it’s not one available to many of us. If you’ll need a mortgage, get it agreed in principle in advance. Some mortgage lenders will value the property before the auction, while others will wait until after. If the lender hasn’t valued the property beforehand, it may not value it as high as the price you paid or may put a retention on the funds if, for example, it’s in a bad state (many auction properties require modernisation). The lender will have to act quickly to meet the completion deadline, so buying auction properties with a mortgage is risky. Some finance companies and solicitors are auction specialists - they may have representatives at the auction. The guide price is the price the auction house expects the property to sell for, but it’s not necessarily realistic – properties often fetch much more. Most lots will have a reserve price and only the auction house knows what it is. If the bidding doesn’t reach the reserve, it may be possible to do a deal with the seller, via the auction house, on the day. You can check online after the auction to see which properties didn’t sell – it usually says the price they’re available for. You may also be able to buy a property before the auction, but be prepared for the seller to refuse because they know that prices can leap up in the heat of the moment.
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This four bedroom penthouse apartment offers luxury living by JANET TANSLEY
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PARTMENT living rarely gets any better than this and seldom at such a good price. Venmores are offering this luxurious and contemporary four bedroom penthouse duplex apartment for sale at £499,500 - and that is a reduction of more than £45,000 on the original asking price. The apartment in Hazelmere House, Mossley Hill Drive, is beautifully finished and has accommodation rivalling many a good sized house. There is an entrance hall with access to the lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility, downstairs wc, two balconies and master bedroom with en-suite. And, on a second level, there are a further three bedrooms with en-suite to the second, study and master bathroom. The light and spacious entrance gives a truly welcoming feel to this two floor apartment, offering, too, lots of light and access to an open balcony with a seating area overlooking Sefton Park. The lounge boasts solid wood flooring and a contemporary fireplace with decorative surround; and the dining room also has wooden flooring along with double glazed patio doors to the side leading to the balcony. Meanwhile, the kitchen offers a warm but contemporary feel with a mixture of wall, base and tower units over and a double thickness granite work surface. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer, electric tower oven and electric hob with extractor over, and tiled flooring and walls. The kitchen also offers space for a dining area making this an extremely functional room. Complementing the kitchen is the utility room which also has fitted wall and base units, laminated work surfaces, a stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and space for a fridge/freezer. The downstairs wc has a dual flush low level wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit and tiled flooring. Situated on the ground floor with access to the balcony,
LUXURY: The bedroom, bathroom and kitchen at the Hazelmere House, Mossley Hill penthouse apartment bedroom one has solid wood flooring, built-in-wardrobes, a double glazed window to the side, along with en-suite facilities with a bath with mixer taps, low level wc, two wash hand basins and vanity unit, a separate shower cubicle and fully tiled floor and walls. Off the landing on the upper floor is bedroom two, fitted with built-in-wardrobes, a double glazed sky light and solid wood flooring. It also has an ensuite with bath with mixer taps, low level wc wash hand
basin with vanity unit, separate shower cubicle and fully tiled floor and walls. There are two further bedrooms, both with solid wood flooring and a study. The master bathroom has a bath with mixer taps, wash hand basin with vanity unit, low level wc and separate shower cubicle. ● For further information contact Venmores’ Allerton office on 0151 733 9000 or log onto www.venmores.co.uk reader travel holidays.com
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Make your home a
Ignore the freezing weather outside and turn on the sunshine indoors. Gabrielle Fagan finds yellow packs a mighty decor punch
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E’RE all suffering from a lack of sunshine. And while there’s no magic wand to change the murky outlook, you can set the forecast to ‘sunny’ by embracing the brightest trend on the decor horizon – yellow. Warm, golden sandy tones, reminiscent of sun-drenched beaches, through to vibrant canary shades can’t fail to banish the gloom and bring light and cheer to dull rooms. “After a prolonged period of cold, wintry weather, no other colour brings such an instant injection of warmth and sun to the home than carefully chosen shades of yellow,” says Rishi Subeathar, founder of eicó, the environmentally-friendly paint specialists. If you’re wedded to neutrals and even the thought of yellow has you wincing and reaching for your sunglasses (a Crown Paints survey found 35% of us are scared of using any kind of colour in our homes), it could be time to overturn your colour prejudice. “It’s true that yellow needs to be used with care so that it doesn’t overwhelm, or look as though you’ve covered a room in custard!” acknowledges Rishi. “But all its shades are mood-enhancing, from sunflower brights to softer buttery pastels. There’s a yellow shade to suit most discerning tastes and interiors.” Yellows can be the perfect solution for dark hallways or small, light-deprived rooms, says Rebecca Thompson, colour and design manager for Dulux. “Yellow, known for its optimism, has always been a popular shade and is associated with being clear, bright and uplifting,” she says. “It reflects warmth, is said to encourage inspiration and
INDOOR STYLE: Daffodil wall mural will cost you £79-£199 available from Digetex Home, while, above right, this Emmett loveseat in Kingsley Lime cost £399 and the Fara coffee table cost £239.20 from Marks & Spencer or for something more affordable how about this Smile painted wooden word on plinth decoration for £10 from Next expression, and is the perfect shade to energise while still being sophisticated.” So follow the experts’ advice on using the power of yellow to create sunny rooms in your home. YELLOW SHAKE-UP Making a statement in a room with a splash of yellow is one of the easiest ways to create a chic, modern setting. “Paint a feature wall in a bold, bright citrus and then balance its intensity by using grey-based neutrals or subtle whites on the other walls,” suggests Rishi. “If that’s too daring for
your taste, simply use a deep yellow shade for alcoves to conjure depth and richness.” Alternatively, welcome spring and make an impact with a Daffodil wall mural, £79-£199, Digetex Home. It features giant yellow blooms on a white background, and a blind in the same design starts from £119. Once you’ve taken the colour plunge and established a zingy yellow backdrop, you could go one step further and pull the look together with furniture and accessories in complementary shades. SUNSHINE BUYS: eicó’s paint collection features vivid yellow shades including Miro, Haldi and Lemon, starting from £13.75 per litre. If you’re a fan of wallpaper, Next’s Ochre and Natural check wallpaper, £15 a roll, in pale yellow and grey is both subtle and stylish. For a seating show-stopper look no further than Ikea’s
Stockholm swivel chair, £250, in a canary yellow Sandbacka shade (available in stores and online from April 1). Marks & Spencer’s Emmett loveseat in Kingsley lime, £399, is just as striking. Banish winter blues with Next accessories: an Ochre Felt sunflower cushion, £15, a ’Good Day Sunshine’ cushion, £14, and ’Smile’ decoration – a yellow-painted wooden word on a plinth, £10. Add a finishing touch on a wall with a ’Fill Me With Sunshine’ art print, £49.95, Iapetus. MELLOW YELLOW Traditional settings benefit from more subtle yellow tones – from sand through to gold – which add warmth and elegance. “Soft buttery yellows are more in sympathy with the decor style of a period or country home and will conjure a restful and peaceful atmosphere set against ivory, beige or dark wood
furnishings,” says Rishi. “If you have existing soft furnishings, blinds or curtains in yellow, use these as the basis on which to choose your paint shade, so that they complement each other and really pull the room together.” Consider your shade choice carefully, he advises, as yellow can change in varying lights. “Use a tester pot and paint a piece of board and display it in different areas in a room, and study it at different times of the day. Yellows when applied can often seem brighter than they seem in the paint tin.” Sunshine buys: A pale primrose could suit a traditional room, and Dulux has a Wild Primrose which teams well with Malt Chocolate or Absolute White, in its Dulux Paint Mixing range, £14.89 a litre. There’s a definite
Downton-style period charm about the Arthouse Vintage Fleurette Wallpaper, £17.98, B&Q, available in yellow. Laura Ashley, a byword for country house style, has a yellow floral Hydrangea range featuring Hydrangea camomile wallpaper, £25.20 a roll, and a matching silk fabric, from £31.50 per metre. Well-dressed windows always impress and Clarke & Clarke’s Venetian Silks, from £58 a metre, come in burnished yellows and golds. YELLOW MAGIC Turning up the heat indoors needn’t mean altering the thermostat - simply add touches of punchy yellow to inject some sizzling energy throughout the house. “Yellow can cover a wide range of shades from soft yellow and creams through to bright and bold daffodil or sunflower tones and the sharp acid yellows, and all will have impact,” says Lee
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Clarke, head designer at Clarke & Clarke. “The shades work particularly well in kitchens and breakfast rooms, especially those sunflower shades. Yellow can be paired with black monochromes or bold purples for a more dramatic statement in a bedroom.” Sunshine buys: Shutters transform a room, especially if they’re painted in a bold shade. The California
Company has Privacy Slat Shutters available in a range of colours, from £186.06 per square metre. Jazz up a kitchen with a set of Pantone mugs in custard yellow, £10 each, and an Eames House of Cards birchwood Numbers Tray, £30, Whitbread Wilkinson. Bright lightshades can instantly change the atmosphere of a room, and Bizz Egg Lanterns in Yellow & White, £49, Gong, have a
sunny glow. Yellow is the ideal background for colourful floral patterns, and a Butterfly Blurr Cushion, £85, Rume, is stunning. If you can afford to splurge, a Delphine Harlequin Loren Chair, £695, Alexander & Pearl, is a beauty.
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Go wild in your With wildflower seed sales soaring, gardeners can learn more about how to sow their own wildflower meadows during National Gardening Week. Hannah Stephenson reports
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ILDFLOWERS are back in fashion, according to reports on their sales. In the past year, sales of UK wildflower seeds have increased by 60%, thanks partly to renewed interest fuelled by the stunning wildflower meadows at the Olympic Park in 2012. The combined elements of eye-catching visual impact, ecological awareness and wildlife value have fuelled sales of wildflower seeds among many of the main seed companies, including Thompson & Morgan, Suttons and Mr Fothergill’s. With this in mind, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is playing its part during National Gardening Week (April 15-21) as its gardens across the country host talks, demonstrations and events to get gardeners growing wildflowers. Young gardeners will be encouraged to get their hands dirty and learn how to sow their own mini-wildflower meadow, perfect for attracting birds, bugs and creepy crawlies of all types. More experienced gardeners can find out how to support the wildlife in their gardens through a range of
NEW TREND: Wildflowers are set to be one of the big trends for amateur gardeners says Ian LeGros, curator at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex talks and interactive workshops on beekeeping, managing meadows and more. Ian LeGros, curator at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex, explains: “Wildflowers are currently going through a massive boom in popularity and are set to be one of the big trends for amateur gardening in 2013. “They are easy to plant and maintain, provide much needed habitats for wildlife and are
valuable sources of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators. “Encouraging wildlife and pollinators is particularly important in urban areas, so if you’ve a sunny patch of dry ground that won’t support much else in your front garden, it’s time to convert it into a wildflower meadow.” He offers the following tips to those who want to follow the
wildflower fashion: Choose seed carefully. Wildflowers are easy to grow but, like all plants, need the right conditions if they are going to thrive. Check your soil type and find a mix that will work for it. Poor soil? Look to perennials. If you have poor soil perennial wildflowers will do very well as there will be fewer grasses for them to compete with. Buy seed mixes that contain ox-eye daisies, yarrow,
Best Of The Bunch Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) THEY may seem a fairly insignificant sight in a border but their fragrance is unparalleled, wafting through the air on a warm spring day. I have them in drifts in a shady spot around a garden seat, to enable visitors to experience the sweet scent first hand. You can also cut the stems of the small, neat, white bell-shaped flowers to put in a small vase and bring inside. Planted singly, they only span 10cm x 5cm (4in x 2in) but they soon spread sideways to make a loose carpet, and be careful if you’re planting them in a border among other plants because they can become invasive. They prefer rich, fertile soil with lots of added organic matter, in a shady spot. They are great ground cover plants for shady, damp situations, spreading by means of creeping roots. Other varieties include ‘Albostriata’, which has gold striped leaves, and ‘Fortin’s Giant’, a slightly taller type, growing to a height of 30cm (12in).
harebells, birdsfoot trefoil, cowslips, lady’s bedstraw, betony, yellow rattle and others for waving drifts of colour. Go mad with colour. If you have well-cultivated soil, annuals such as cornflowers, corn poppies, corn marigolds and corncockles will do well. Toss in a few barley and wheat seeds for an authentic feel. Annuals are a good choice if you are converting an existing border. Time of sowing a meadow is
Things to do this week ● Sow and plant out vegetables including beetroot, broad beans, carrots, celeriac, kohlrabi, onions, peas, spinach, swedes and turnips. ● Sow seeds of tomatoes in a heated propagator or on a warm windowsill to grow on outdoors when all danger of frost is over. ● Deadhead daffodils as they fade. ● Apply a spring fertiliser to established lawns once they are actively growing and cut grass when it is about 8cm (3in) high. ● Don’t let pots and seed trays in the greenhouse dry out. ● Prune young tree heathers. ● Clip ivy growing on walls to tidy it up. ● Clear crops of leeks and celery which are still remaining, so that the ground can be prepared for new crops. ● Sow a few sunflower seeds under glass to encourage the children to become interested in gardening. ● Prune dogwoods and shrubby willows grown for their ornamental stems. ● Get rid of seedheads and stems to make way for new growth, and dress the soil with a fertiliser so it is ready for a layer of mulch.
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IF you think that only slugs can eat your hostas, think again, because if you like sushi, you’ll probably like to add a few hosta leaves to it. The growing tips are slightly salty and succulent and are better known in Japan as urui, a springtime addition to your kitchen table. They can be blanched and served with goat’s cheese and
STUNNING: A colourful display of wildflowers at RHS Garden in Harlow Carr, Yorkshire important. An annual seed mix containing cornflowers and poppies will do better if sown in the autumn, while corn marigolds prefer a spring sowing. If you have sandy or well-drained soils, wildflowers can be sown during the autumn, but if you have wetter, colder soils, you’re better off sowing in the spring to avoid seed rotting off. Prepare your ground. Wildflowers are easy but do take a bit more work than just opening a packet of seeds
over the ground. Prepare your soil first, making sure it is weed free and has been well dug over. If you are growing wildflowers, keep fertility low in most cases, so avoid using manures or fertilisers as this will just give grasses and weeds the advantage they need to crowd out your wildflowers. ● For full details of the events at RHS Gardens during National Gardening Week, visit www.nationalgardeningweek.org.uk
concentrate our minds on exactly what we were looking for from our house move. “ It was great having the expertise of Phil and Kirstie to guide us through the decision making process and they were also a lot of fun to work with.” If you think Kirstie and Phil could help you in your search to find your dream home, go to https://channel4.com/ kirstieandphil and click on “Appear on Location, Location, Location” to apply online, or call 0141 353 8488 to speak to one of the team.
crispy fried onions, or simmered in stock and rolled to make vegetable sushi, or even fried as tempura. Hostas like moist, fertile soil in shade, but when you plant them, put eggshells or sharp grit around the plants to seal in the moisture and deter the slugs and snails. They can be planted at any time of year, while overgrown clumps can be
lifted, separated with a sharp knife and then replanted into smaller offsets. The best flavour comes from the newly emerging shoot tips, when they reach around 20cm and are still closed. You can snip around a third of them off without damaging the plant’s health. Suitable varieties include H. sieboldii and H. montana.
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Create a mixed border directly in front of the back fence, making sure some of the plants are as tall as, or taller than, the fence, to blur the edges of your plot.
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If you have a short garden, make your borders running down the sides of the plot taper outwards so that they are wider at the far end, making the garden appear longer.
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Divide the garden using plant screens to shift emphasis away from the boundaries. Even a small plot can be divided, using trellis or woven willow.
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Wavertree, £215,000
West Derby, £210,000
Crosby, £355,000
Kirkby, £219,950
OFFERED in exceptional decorative order, this three-bedroom home is located in the sought-after Wavertree Garden suburb conservation area. Inside, the spacious property is very well presented, and would make an ideal family home. On the ground floor, there is an entrance hall, lounge with feature fireplace, dining room with French doors that open to the rear garden, and kitchen/ breakfast room. Upstairs is a master bedroom with a dressing room/study off, plus two further bedrooms and a modern bathroom with a white suite. Outside is a driveway, and rear garden which offers a mature lawn with a patio area. ● Abode, 0151 601 3003
THIS attractive, three bedroom semi detached house boasts a garage, double glazed windows and central heating. On the ground floor an entrance hallway gives access to a lounge with a feature fire surround. The dining room features an open fireplace, and there is a conservatory, wc and fitted kitchen. To the first floor, there is a landing, three bedrooms and bathroom with separate wc. To the outside of the property, there are gardens to the front and rear, with the rear being well maintained and having a raised decked patio area. The front garden has a hard-standing drive providing space for ample off-road parking. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 256 7837
BEAUTIFULLY decorated, this three bedroom, detached bungalow boasts stunning open views across countryside. Ideally located, the property is within close proximity to shops, supermarkets, excellent transport links and a range of top-quality schools. Inside, the accommodation briefly comprises, an entrance porch, hallway, two spacious reception rooms, kitchen and conservatory, as well as two double bedrooms (master with en suite), and a family bathroom. To the first floor there is a further double bedroom, office and ample storage space. Outside, there is a large, rear garden that is well maintained and not overlooked. To the front is a drive and garage. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003
THIS beautifully-presented, four bedroom, detached house occupies a corner plot and is located in a much sought-after area. Inside the attractive accommodation has been well planned. On the ground floor is a porch, reception hall, lounge, modern dining kitchen, wc and additional reception room. To the first floor, a spacious landing gives access to four double bedrooms, and a modern, family bathroom. Additional benefits include double glazing and gas central heating. Set on a corner plot, the property benefits from extensive gardens to the front, side and rear, plus, there’s a driveway and garage. EPC rating, D. ● Loc8, 0151 526 0021
Woolton, oo £130,000
Walton, £74,000
Calderstones, £300,000
Garston, £110,000
THIS nicely presented, three bedroom, semi-detached house is conveniently located, within walking distance of Woolton Village and shopping on Mackets Lane. On the ground floor a porch leads to a lounge with a splay bay window, and feature brick fireplace. An open arch leads through to a dining room with patio doors that open to the rear garden, and there’s a fitted kitchen with a range of units and appliances. Upstairs are three bedrooms, and a modern, family bathroom. Externally is a driveway, an attached garage and an enclosed rear garden. No chain. EPC rating, E. ● Good Moves, 0151 909 3747
THE attractive, communal grounds are a particular feature on this two bedroom apartment, located just off Rice Lane at the junction of Cavendish Drive. Inside, the bright and spacious second floor property is very well presented throughout and boasts views to three sides. The accommodation, briefly comprises, an ‘L’ shaped entrance hall, lounge, fitted kitchen, and two double bedrooms, as well as a bathroom with white suite. Outside, the communal grounds have lawned areas with trees, and seating areas. There is also a communal car park with allocated parking. The property has an EPC rating of D. ● Venmore, 0151 236 4400
SITUATED in a desirable and established suburb, this substantial, four bedroom, semi detached house offers much potential. Inside, the property requires modernisation and improvement which has been reflected in the price. On the ground floor, there is a porch, reception hall, shower room, lounge, sitting room, morning room, and kitchen. Upstairs are four bedrooms, a bathroom and separate wc. Externally the property has established gardens, a driveway providing off-road parking and a garage. The property is well located for amenities and Calderstones Park. EPC rating, E. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666
THIS delightful, three bedroom, midterrace house has recently been refurbished to a very good standard. On the ground floor, there is an entrance hall which gives access to a lounge with bay window and dining room with wood effect laminate flooring. There is a spacious, fitted kitchen incorporating a range of units and appliances. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, and a family bathroom with a modern, fitted suite comprising a bath with shower over, wc, and wash hand basin. This attractive property benefits from an abundance of natural light throughout, and is available with no onward chain delay. ● Venmore, 0151 733 9000
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NEWLY RENNOVATED NO CHAIN 3 Bedroom Semi Detached Modern Kitchen/Diner Modern Bathroom Gardens Front and Rear Double Glazed Gas Central Heating
3 Bedroom Mid Town House Recently Updated Includes a Modern Newly Fitted Kitchen/Diner Modern Bathroom Gardens Front and Rear Cul D Sac Location
£99,950
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Thingwall Road Wavertree Gardens
Rudston Road Childwall
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5/6 Bedroom Double Fronted Town House 3 Reception Rooms Gardens F & R Shower Room Double Glazed No Chain
Hilberry Avenue Tuebrook
Dunstan Street Wavertree
£75,000
£90,000
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3 Bedroom Mid Terrace 2 Reception Rooms Good Size Kitchen/Diner Shower Room Double Glazed Gas Central heating No Chain
Extended 3 Bedroom Semi Detached 3 Reception Rooms Extended Kitchen/Diner Ground Floor Shower Room Extended Bathroom Gardens Front and Rear Driveway
Marlcroft Drive Aigburth
£240,000
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Windfield Road Garston
3 Bedroom Extended End Terrace Property Lounge through Dining Room Consrevatory Modern Kitchen Breakfast Room Master Bedroom with Ensuite Good Size Rear Garden Not Overlooked to Rear
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£150,000
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3rd Floor, 1 Bedroom Apartment In the Vicinity of Sefton Park Lose to Lark Lane Amenities Lounge/Dining Room Modern Kitchen Modern Bathroom
Stillington Road Dingle
3 Bedroom Town House Kitchen/Diner Modern Bathroom Master Bedroom with WC Modern Decor Approx 75 Foot Rear Garden Garden and Parking to Front
Errol Street Aigburth
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Pear Tree Avenue West Derby
3 Bedroom Semi Detached Bungalow Gardens Front and Rear Garage Gas Central Heating Double Glazed No Chain
Maidstone Drive West Derby
£120,000
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Mayville Road Allerton
£125,000
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No sale - no fees, no up-front fees and no tie in periods. Just a few reasons to choose Venmore in Liverpool. See more properties at www.venmores.co.uk
Hatton Garden, LIVERPOOL £172,500
1 Landor Close, Vauxhall £139,950
* Stunning duplex apartment * Two double bedrooms * Stylish fitted kitchen * Two bathrooms * TWO CAR PARK SPACES * Balcony overlooking Atrium * External balcony off lounge
* Canalside location * Modern end town house * Three Bedrooms * Downstairs cloaks/w.c. * Conservatory * Fitted Kitchen * TWO CAR PARK SPACES
Lisburn Lane, Clubmoor £130,000
Orchard Hey, Old Roan £125,000
* Semi detached house * Corner plot * Gardens to three sides * Conservatory to rear * UPVC double glazed windows * Gas central heating system * Tastefully presented throughout * EPC Current Rating: EER: 65, EIR: 63
* Semi detached house * Four bedrooms * Two receptions * Utility room (play room) * Gardens * Off road parking * 'No Chain'
Rawcliffe Road, Walton £120,000
The Collegiate, Liverpool £114,950
Kensington Fields, Liverpool £87,950
Simons Croft, Liverpool £69,950
* Semi detached property * Self contained Granny/teenage Annexe * Versatile accommodation * Gardens to front and rear * Off-road parking space * Independent central heating systems EER: 52, EIR: 48
* Superb ground floor apartment * One double bedroom (Mezzanine level) * Walk-in Wardrobe * Modern re-fitted kitchen * Decked terrace area to rear * Secure car parking space * Highly recommended! * EPC Rating D
* Beautifully presented mid-terrace * Three bedrooms * Two reception rooms * Shower room * Gas central heating system * Double glazed windows* Current EPC Rating: EER: 61 EIR: 60
* Semi detached house * Three bedrooms * Through lounge/dining area * Presently tenanted * Producing an income of £4800 p.a. * Gardens to front and rear * EPC Current Rating: EER: 36, EIR: 43
Gem Street, Vauxhall Reduced to £61,950
Public Notice
Dewsbury Road, Anfield £42,950
Public Notice
* Purpose built apartment * Third floor * Two bedrooms (double and single) * Fitted Kitchen * Lounge with French windows * UPVC double glazing * Electric panel heaters * Car park to rear * EPC Current Rating: EER: 73, EIR: 66
Venmore are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £55,000 for 74 Acorn Court, Liverpool L8 5TA. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Venmore 9 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2SH, Tel: 0151 236 4400 before exchange of contracts.
* Mid terrace house * Presently tenanted * Two bedrooms * First floor bathroom * Gas central heating system * EPC Current Rating: EER 71, EIR 67
Flat 2, 63 Hartington Road, Liverpool L8 0SE We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £52,000 on the above property. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before exchange of contracts takes place. The Energy Performance Rating is D
City Branch Sales 0151 236 4400 Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2SH
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CHOICE ★★★★
Lettings
Heswall, £1,195pcm
Aigburth, £600pcm
Moreton, £625pcm
Aigburth, £795pcm
AVAILABLE to let on an unfurnished basis, this spacious, detached, family property is situated in a highly desirable cul de sac. The well-appointed property, which has an EPC rating of D, briefly comprises an entrance hall, a ground floor wc with contemporary suite and a large lounge which leads to a conservatory. Newly-fitted with a good range of luxury units, the kitchen benefits from integrated appliances and leads to a dining/family room. To the first floor is a landing, family bathroom and three bedrooms – the master with an en-suite. Outside, there is a garage and attractive gardens. ● Reeds Rains, 0151 336 7701
AVAILABLE to let is this three-bedroom, terrace house, situated in a popular residential area off Aigburth Road. Inside, the property has been well presented, and the accommodation briefly comprises a lounge, separate dining room, fully-fitted, modern kitchen, three double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom, which includes an electric shower. Additional benefits include double glazing and gas central heating. Outside, there is a good-sized yard to the rear. The property is ideally located within close proximity to Lark Lane and Sefton Park, as well as a range of transport links. Offered on a furnished basis. EPc rating, E. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923
THIS three bedroom, well presented, detached house is available to rent fully managed. Close to amenities and transport links, the property, which has an EPC rating of D, has much to offer and is well worth viewing. Inside, briefly comprises a hallway, and lounge with laminate flooring and wooden fire surround with a living flame gas fire. A sliding door leads to a large conservatory and there is a spacious, fitted kitchen which benefits from a range of wall and base units. The first floor has three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, there is a small rear garden and off-road parking. ● Whitegates, 0151 608 2325
AVAILABLE to let is this attractive, four bedroom, mid terrace house. The property is located off Aigburth Road and, therefore, within the vicinity of local amenities, including shops and transport links, as well as Sefton Park and Lark Lane. On the ground floor, a hall gives access to a lounge, sitting room, and modern fitted kitchen/diner with appliances. To the first floor, there are three bedrooms, and a family bathroom. A goodsized loft conversion to the second floor completes the accommodation. The property benefits from double glazing, and gas central heating and is offered on a furnished basis. EPC rating, D. ● Abode, 0151 601 3003
Liverpool, £1,500pcm
Childwall, £795pcm
Thornton, £850pcm
Waterloo, £625pcm
THIS stunning, two bedroom penthouse is situated in Liverpool Marina, and offers extensive river views. The fabulous apartment is double glazed and has gas central heating. Inside, the property comprises a lounge and dining room (both with patio doors leading onto a balcony), and a fully fitted, modern kitchen. There are also two double bedrooms, the master with walk-in dressing room an en suite bathroom, plus a contemporary, family bathroom. The apartment is offered to let on a flexible furnished basis and has two secure car park spaces accessed via electric gates. The property has an EPC rating of C. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923
THIS delightful, three bedroom, semidetached house is available for rent in a sought-after location. The property benefits from an extended fitted kitchen with all white goods, a large living area, separate dining room, modern family bathroom and is immaculately presented with new carpets recently fitted throughout. In brief, the accommodation comprises a lounge, dining room, conservatory, and kitchen as well as three bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is available on a furnished basis, and would make an ideal family home. An early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that is on offer. ● Venmore, 0151 734 6890
NEARING completion, a viewing is highly recommended for this two bedroom, converted barn. Inside, the accommodation briefly comprises, a lounge with dual aspect French doors, and a kitchen/diner with integrated appliances and a large feature window overlooking a cobbled courtyard. There is also a ground floor bedroom and separate shower room. To the first floor is a master bedroom with original wooden beams, and an en suite facility. Outside there are two allocated parking bays to the front. To the rear is a walled garden with a patio area. The property is available on an unfurnished basis. ● Abode, 0151 909 3003
THIS immaculate, two bedroom first floor apartment is situated in a popular residential area. The property is offered on a fully furnished and benefits from gas central heating and double-glazed windows. Inside the accommodation, briefly comprises, a hallway, lounge, and open plan diner/kitchen area, as well as a master bedroom with an en suite, second bedroom and bathroom. Externally there is allocated parking. No DSS, no pets and no smokers. The property is offered on a partfurnished basis. An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that is on offer. ● Loc8, 0151 526 0021
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ACCOMMODATION TO LET
FOR SALE HUYTON A Mod 2 Bed 1st floor flat, underfloor heating, UPVC double glazing, off street parking, conveniently situated with local shops schools and transport within approx 1/4 to 1/2 a mile, access to the National Motorway Network within approximately 2 mile
£59,950
Bryan Gaskill & Co. 1 Tarbock Road Huyton Liverpool L36 5YB
Tel: 0151 449 3939
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LOVELY CARAVAN FOR SALE On quiet beach front park on the North Wales Coastline. £7995 inc 2013 fees. Call Robert 07917 197924
PROPERTY GENERAL
CARAVAN FOR SALE Absolute Bargain. Perfect Condition. Fully sited on North Wales Beach Park. Reduced to £4700. Call Sarah 07747 806285
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L6 1 bed s/c flat, dg, gh, dss cons £80p/w, 25+ 0151 260 7283
T U E B R O O K 3 bed house, HUYTON 2 bed house 07958 794 517
BEETHAM TOWER 1 bed apt. 17th floor. £525pcm. No Dep. 07976 693731
L18 ALLERTON RD shared accom £75p/w bills inc 07783 249 360
FALLOWFIELD RD L15 2 bd Apt, £550pcm 0151 734 1112
L5 1 bed flat £75pw. Dg, may accept Dss 07944 554476
L20 STANLEY RD Nice clean flat £300pcm 07810 851334
L30 3 bd hse, dg/gch £525pcm 07500 871675
MANSELL RD L6 2 bed refurb hse, dg/gch 0151 933 2313
L21 1 bed flat, 25+, Dss cons 0151 260 7283
L20 BOOTLE 1 2 & 3 bed refurbs dg/gch 933 2313
L9 W’ton A’tree 1&2 bd flats & 4 bed flat 28+ 07743 601828
WATERLOO 2 bd refurb apt, dg/gch 0151 933 2313
L 4 Refurbd, 1 bed s/c flat, 40+. DSS ok. 07795 571637
L4 Rooms to rent £50pw inc bills. Dep req’d 07919 145062
EASTHAM DR L19 1 bd flt, ch dg £500pcm 0151 734 1112
SPEKE 3 bed flat, £475 pm, parking, DSS considered. Tel: 07850 575404.
2 BED Luxury flat Waterloo, semi furnished, GCH, DG, 07932 383201. BIG 1 BED APTS New decor. gch. parking. £300/£350pcm. L8 No DSS 07968 179338
ACCOMMODATION TO LET
MARINERS WHARF 1 Bed unfurn ....£460pcm QUEBEC QUAY 2 Bed fully furn..£1,100pcm SOUTH FERRY QUAY 3 Bed Part furn ...£800pcm Lovely apts, riverside/marina views. Parking & landscaped gardens. Popular bar & restaurant, Contact Laura: 0161 434 5225 or Mike: 07775 697796 www.wrenproperties.co.uk NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED DSS OK with guarantor L4 Manningham Rd .........2 bed L4 Rippon St....................3 bed L6 Cliffton Rd...................4 Bed L7 Lorne St......................6 bed L7 Holt Rd .......................3 bed L8 Greenleaf St................2 bed L9 Deauville Rd................3 bed L20 Derby Rd .......Furn Studios L20 Gray St .....................3 bed L21 Claremont Rd.....1 bed flat L33 Byton Walk...............4 bed ............0151 928 9280............
ANFIELD, WALTHAM RD 3 bed family terrace. GCH, DG. £115pw. KENSINGTON, Hannan Rd. 3 bed terrace, GCH, DG. £110pw. KENSINGTON, Hinton St. 2 bed terrace, GCH. £100pw. CROXTETH, Carr Close. Modern 3 bed semi, GCH, DG, oven/ hob, garden. £125pw. Property Invest: 07748 702927 L14 2 bed semi, fully refurb, unfurn, modern, CH, DG, conservatory, garage, front & rear gardens; long term; £500 pcm (no pets). 07834 542864 L4 Hornsey Road, Anfield, 3 bed terrace, through lounge, GCH, DG, £115pw, dep required. 07803 968998/ 07890 382712. BOOTLE/ORRELL PARK /ANFIELD Furnished studios & rooms from £55pw. All bills inc broadband. NO DEPOSIT REQ. No DSS. Over 25. 0151 928 9280 L25 2 bed house on Barretts Grosvenor Park Estate, unfurnished, DG, GCH,nice garden. No DSS. £550pcm. 07920 884559
L4 & L6 Rooms in lux shared house would suit mature person from £55pw all incl. No DSS. 07803 082999/ 260 7980
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L6 3rd person to share 3 bed house, en suite, from £80pw, all bills included. 07803 082999/ 260 7980 L4 Very Nice 2/3 Bed House. With back garden laminate floors, fitted kitchen £450pcm LHA OK WITH DEPO 0151 6525142.
W A L T O N Olney St. 3 bed terrace, £500 pcm. 1mths rent & 1mths dep req. 07799 063601 or 0151 520 1725.
L11 Lowerhouse Lane nice 3 bd hse dg/gch gardens/parking DSS ok no dep or fees gtor req £549pcm. 07786 311633 W A L T O N V I L L A G E 2 bed house, dg, gch, carpets, alarm etc £450pcm 0151 526 6816
ISMAY RD L21, 2 bed house £100pw. 0151 734 1112
2 BED FLAT 4 Let, Lisburn Lane £400pcm 07535823756
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WEST DERBY nr Alder Hey, 1 bed furn flat, off rd parking, no DSS/pets, £475 pcm. 07712 584853 or 0151 420 6395.
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L 9 Moss Lane, 2 bed flat. £98p/w. 0151 356 7551
L10 off Field Lane, unfurn 3 bed, GCH, recently decorated, £550 pcm. Sorry no DSS. 07508 717698.
£4,500 O.V.N.O 3 Bedroom Willerby Caravan for sale. In brilliant condition, sited on a fantastic park with beach access along the North Wales Coast. First to see will buy. Please no time wasters. Call 07513 262030 BARGAIN STATIC 3 BED CARAVAN Lyons Robin Hood, North Wales. Reluctant sale. First to see will buy. Fantastic park. Top facilities. Fees paid. Only £5995. Possible part ex & possible installments accepted. 07768 020622
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£99 MOVE−IN Prices from £40pw. Must be working. No DSS. Tel 01706 240088
DRYDEN ST, BOOTLE 2 bed terrace, newly refurb throughout, £110pw, £500 dep, no DSS. 07591 736611.
BINBAGGED? DSS Bedsits. £50 Dep. Over 30’s. L6. 07921 299984 L20 NORTON ST 3 bed hse, dg/gch, refurbed £121pw, dss cons Tel 0777 6000834
L 4 1 bed flat, gch/dg, full refurb, £90pw Dss cons over 35. Tel 0777 6000834 L14 3 bed semi unfurnished, dg, gch, rfront & rear gardens. £550pcm 07928 769630 L4 GWLADYS ST 2 bed terr £400pcm. Dss accepted, gch 0151 727 0314
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New by KATIE McLOUGHLIN
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HE doors to a sumptuous new show home opened recently, as Redrow officially unveiled its prestigious Childwall development. There are a range of family homes at the King David’s Park development on Dunbabin Road, with two, four and five bedroom properties all available. The Childwall location has already proven to be extremely popular with Liverpool homebuyers flocking to the recently opened marketing suite, with several properties already reserved off-plan and strong interest in many of the homes. To help potential buyers envisage life at the development, a new Richmond show home was opened at the launch event last week. Classically styled and furnished by Redrow’s chosen team of interior designers, the four bedroom detached, Richmond design could be the perfect property for families looking for a spacious home within easy reach of Liverpool city centre. The generously-sized home boasts the essence of Redrow’s New Heritage Collection, inspired by the Arts and Crafts era, with traditional style exteriors and bright, spacious contemporary interiors. The ground floor offers a
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FLURRY of recent sales means there are now only six homes available at Thornton Cross near Crosby. Following recent sales success, Elan Homes is encouraging prospective purchasers to get in touch without delay if they want to secure one of the remaining homes at the development in Water Street. The good news for homeowners is that having a house to sell doesn’t have to be a barrier to moving as part exchange is available to help them climb the property ladder. With homes that are almost ready to be occupied, buyers could find they’re just weeks away from moving into their ideal home. Andrew Robertson, senior sales manager for Elan Homes in the North, says: “Set in an established residential area, Thornton Cross offers the chance to own a stylish new home, with a high specification, in a location that has it all. There are good local amenities nearby, plus both the beach and Liverpool city centre are only a short distance away.” Part-exchange is designed to make moving easy and stress free. Elan will arrange for the customer’s home to be valued by two local agents before making an offer on that property to help facilitate a
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IMPRESSIVE: The show home at King David’s Park will be a Richmond house type, left. Right, the stunning Blenheim and, below, a typical Redrow interior
Home on show
separate large lounge, while the open-plan kitchen/dining and family area make up a perfect space for entertaining. Other appealing features include separate cloaks and utility rooms for convenience as well as an integrated double garage. Upstairs is the ideal master bedroom, complete with an en-suite
and walk-in wardrobe. A second bedroom also has its own en-suite, while bedrooms three and four share the family bathroom. King David’s Park is ideally located just a few minutes from the end of the M62, giving access to Manchester in around 30 minutes, as well as the M6 and the rest of the extensive North West motorway
network. Trains from nearby Broad Green connect to Liverpool. As well as being within easy reach of the city centre, the development is within walking distance of local shops. ● Visit the marketing suite on Dunbabin Road, Childwall, open seven days a week 10am-5.30pm, or call 0151 378 6263.
HOMES
Guide HURRY! There are now only six properties available at Thornton Cross, an Elan Homes development in Crosby
Make your move move, and all done within seven days. The transaction could be complete in as little as 28 days with no hidden costs or hold ups. The developer will pay for the survey and agent’s fees and customers will even be able to stay in their current
property until the new one is ready. Despite the limited availability at Thornton Cross, there’s still the chance to choose from three house styles. Each with four-bedrooms, they’re available from £249,995. The high-spec homes include quality fitted kitchens with oven
and hob; contemporary bathrooms and en-suites with thermostatically controlled showers. ● For more information about the homes available visit Thornton Cross, open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm, call 0845 250 8684 or see www.elan-homes.co.uk.
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ASTEFULLY appointed throughout, this five bedroom, detached house offers luxury living close to Woolton village. The property, which is within easy reach of a host of schools and amenities, is approached via a driveway with security gates. On entry through a porch, a hall leads to a downstairs wc and a 26ft lounge featuring a gas fire and fireplace and two bay windows with fitted window seats. There is a sitting room, which also has a fireplace, plus a dining room and a stylish modern kitchen. Fitted with a good range of units, the kitchen has a five-ring gas hob with electric oven, integrated microwave and a tiled floor. The ground floor also has a conservatory with doors to the rear patio, utility room with integrated fridge/freezer and a study/office having a wall-mounted gas fire. The first floor has a landing, family bathroom having a Jacuzzi bath with power shower over and five bedrooms. The master bedroom is a good size and benefits from fitted wardrobe, dressing room with fitted shelving, drawers and hanging space, plus a luxurious en-suite with Jacuzzi bath and his-and-hers sinks. All of the other bedrooms
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DETACHED: Acrefield Road, Woolton village, offers stylish family living
Village living
benefit from fitted wardrobes. Outside, this well-appointed family home has a garage, an in-and-out driveway with secure,
electronic gates and a rear garden featuring a paved patio with steps down to a large lawned garden with well established borders, pond with
rockery surround and raised decked area. ● Woolton village, £850,000; Venmore, 0151 733 9000.
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Coach travel throughout One night’s bed and continental breakfast in a comfortable hotel in the Greater London area Admission to the Coronation Exhibition at Buckingham Palace The services of a Tour Manager
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All the wonderful sights of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and a host of others, together with the incomparable atmosphere of the world’s favourite city will make this a Bank Holiday weekend to remember.
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Return coach travel Return Channel crossings by ferry/Eurotunnel Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a three-star hotel in the Greater Paris area A visit to Montmartre Central Paris coach transfers on two days The services of a Tour Manager
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Summertime in London Departs 5 August 2013
Don’t miss this fabulous Summertime break to the Capital! Avoiding the weekend crowds, there’ll be plenty of time to visit must-see attractions and landmarks, and explore some of the best that London has to offer. Including a panoramic sightseeing tour, visit to the Royal Borough of Greenwich and great value optional excursions, there’s so much to see and do!
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Return coach travel Four nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a four-star hotel in London A panoramic sightseeing tour of London A visit to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Time to explore London at leisure The services of a Tour Manager
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