Liverpool Echo Big Property Guide - 24th December 2011

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Christmas cracker

Fine period property with a modern interior – Page 3

My First Home with comic Stan Boardman

Page 4

Get your festive foliage looking its best

Page 4&5

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

GUIDE

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DIY News THE B&Q winter sale has already ● started and it’s a sale with a difference because the company will beat

any price in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom market (terms and conditions apply).

It’s also launched a four-year interest-free credit deal to help customers spread the cost of their kitchen, bathroom or bedroom in these cash-strapped times.

The best deals include the Cooke & Lewis Helena bathroom suite, reduced from £1,036 to £642; the Cooke & Lewis Cascata walk-in shower enclosure, reduced from £549 to £275; and the Cooke & Lewis Carisbrooke kitchen, reduced from £3,575.50 to £2,512.66 for an eight-unit example.

The event is on until the beginning of March. See www.diy.com for details.

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WHEN wrapping your gifts (DIY related or not) this year, ensure you make them ’secure’.

New research from Sellotape reveals that it’s important to wrap presents properly, as almost a third of UK adults admit to being a ‘present peeker’ before the big day.

The survey also found that people in Yorkshire are most likely to have their presents wrapped before the middle of December.

More organised still, 3% of people in the South East have bought and

Home of the Week

SMOOTH: Cooke & Lewis Helena bathroom suite, reduced from £1,036 to £642 ALL WRAPPEDUP: Sellotape wrapped all their gifts before the end of November.

Residents of the North West typically spend the most time wrapping their presents, while people in the South West are most likely to rush – 39% devote less than an hour to it each year.

Frankby Road, Greasby on the market for £324,950

Renting, not buying, now 15 per cent more expensive

How to... DIY your way to being warmer ● HERE’S how to DIY your way to feeling warmer.

Strip wallpaper. An electric wallpaper stripper is like a big kettle and creates lots of steam, so it’s a great way to get warm.

Moving the scraper up and down will help, too, especially if the wallpaper is hard to remove.

Paint your walls. Similarly, moving your paint roller up and down can keep you warm. If you want to paint after dark, use powerful work lights so you can see what you’re doing - they give off a surprising amount of heat.

Paint your woodwork. Using quick-drying wood and metal paint is a good idea at any time of year, but especially in winter.

Freezing temperatures will slow down the drying process, though, so train a fan heater on your freshly painted woodwork to speed things up and make you toasty.

Sand. Sanding is often vigorous work, so it’ll keep you warm. You won’t get a good finish if you don’t sand thoroughly, so put your back into it and you’ll benefit in more ways than one.

Silicone seal. To silicone seal around a bath, you need to fill it with water. This replicates the weight of someone having a bath and helps to prevent the sealant from cracking. When you’re doing the sealing, sit on the edge of the bath with your feet and legs in the water - as long as the water’s hot, you’ll be warm.

Seasonal Task

CHECK the exterior of your home, especially the roof, for damage inflicted by the recent storms and high winds. Missing tiles, for example, can cause leaks, so use a pair of binoculars to help you to assess the condition of the roof safely, without having to go on it.

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BUY, BUY: The Thorn Inn makes for a lovely setting at Grappenhall in Warrington – it’s cheaper to buy in the area than to rent ALTHOUGH rents have dipped in the run-up to Christmas, buyers are getting a better deal than private sector tenants in most of the largest towns across Britain – including Warrington – a new analysis reveals.

As landlords have exploited a shortage to push up rents, renting is now on average 15% more expensive than owning across Britain, up from 10% more this time last year, says property website Zoopla.co.uk.

Despite the problems of arranging the finance to buy, low mortgage rates have ensured that buying a property is more attractive than it has ever been compared to renting, the report says.

Buying now beats renting in 47 of the 50 largest towns across the country, with Swansea, Plymouth and Bournemouth the only exceptions to the rule.

To make its comparison, Zoopla analysed current asking prices and rents of more than 78,000 two-bedroom flats currently on the market, comparing rental cost to the cost of ownership (based on an interest-only mortgage at 5%).

Milton Keynes tops the list of locations where buying beats

renting and where renting is 36% more expensive than owning, leaving renters £2,436 per year worse off on average.

Warrington and Walsall also feature highly on the list of locations where it is cheaper to buy than rent, at 33% and 32% rental premiums respectively.

Even in London, where the average asking price for two-bedroom flats is £442,036, buying also trumps renting by a big margin.

With average monthly rents in the capital at £2,416, renting is 31% more expensive than the cost of ownership, leaving renters paying an extra £6,888 annually on average, compared to owners.

Nicholas Leeming, business development director at Zoopla.co.uk, said: “Although buying may be more cost-effective than ever compared to renting, many potential buyers can’t take advantage because they can’t access mortgage finance.

“The shortage of financing, especially to first-time buyers, has pushed demand for rental property through the roof.

“But for those lucky enough to be in a position to get a mortgage, there may never have been a better time to buy.”

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PROPERTY 3

Saturday, December 24, 2011

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Cottage complete with gym and tub

by JANET TANSLEY

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S A teen would no doubt say – OMG! Who wouldn’t want to be hanging out their Christmas stockings in this house?

Acrefield Cottage in Acrefield Road, Woolton, is a unique, double fronted, character detached residence offering many quality features.

Accommodation briefly includes an entrance hall, reception hall, through lounge, dining room, morning room, family room, fitted kitchen, cloakroom and lower ground floor with gym and large utility storage.

Upstairs are five bedrooms on two levels, the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and family bathroom.

A warm and beautiful reception hall greets visitors with glazed double doors leading through to the lounge, which has bay windows to the front and rear with additional side windows and a feature limestone Minster-style fireplace. There is stripped wood flooring, a dresser recess and central heating radiators with covers and grille.

The elegant dining room has a bay window to the front and an open doorway leads into the inner hall which has a built-in dresser range and leads on again into the kitchen; an L shaped area with a range of antique wall and base units with granite worktops incorporating a 1¾ bowl under slung twin bowl stainless steel bowls with mixer tap, cooking range, microwave, cooker hood, built-in American style fridge, pitched ceiling line in part with Velux window, tiled walls and a ceramic tiled floor.

SPLENDID: The kitchen at Acrefield Cottage in Woolton The morning room has bi-folding doors to the side leading onto a small patio, and an open archways leads into the family room.

The ground floor cloakroom has a low level wc, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, down lighting, port hole window, tiled walls and a ceramic tiled floor.

And, on the lower ground floor, is a gym with a hot tub perfect for those who want to keep fit – or simply relax!

It boasts a sauna cabin too and a wine cellar.

The upstairs is on two levels.

Bedroom one is a through room with built-in wardrobe furniture to three walls and

twin windows to the front. The ensuite bathroom, renewed recently, has a slipper bath, twin bowl vanity wash basin with marble counter top and mixer tap, a shower enclosure, low level wc, vertical panelled radiator, tiled walls and a ceramic tiled floor.

Bedroom two also has fitted furniture while bedroom three is currently used as a study.

The family bathroom, also renewed recently, has a slipper bath, twin bowl vanity wash basin with marble counter top and mixer tap, shower enclosure, low level wc, vertical panelled radiator, extractor fan, tiled walls and a ceramic tiled floor.

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On the second floor landing is bedroom four with a range of mirror fronted wardrobe furniture and a beamed ceiling, and bedroom five with a pitched and beamed ceiling line and eaves storage.

Outside, the front garden is mainly paved with a sandstone wall frontage and tree, shrub and herbaceous borders.

The gardens to rear are divided into three terraces.

A regular paved courtyard provides parking for a number of cars and gives access to the garage.

The principal patio leads onto the first terrace garden with a circular lawn, tree, shrub and herbaceous borders,

and a loggia leads through to the second terrace. It, too, has a circular lawn, tree, shrub and herbaceous borders.

The rear garden area has a rectangular plan with trees and a lawn.

The front drive gives access to electronically controlled wrought iron gates leading through to the courtyard.

The property is for sale at £789,950. Of course, you could always put it on your wish list for Santa – but you would have to have been very, very, very good to get this!

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

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My First

HOME

Stan Boardman Where was the family home you grew up in and what was it like?

As a lad I lived in Everton Valley but, of course, we were bombed out of that house. We finished up in a shelter - and that was bombed.

Eventually we got digs in Dovecot and then a three bedroomed council house in Peasfield Road. There were nine of us living in it.

What is your clearest memory of the house?

We had an Anderson shelter in the garden and we used it as our den.

Where was the first house you bought yourself and what did it cost?

I was in a flat above a betting shop paying £7 a week when I realised I could get a mortgage on a house in Munster Road for £5. It was a two-up, two-down and it cost about £2,000 but I couldn’t afford anything else.

What made you want to buy it?

Well, by that time I was married with two kids living in a one bedroomed flat. Plus when I realised I could get a mortgage cheaper it was a no-brainer.

What are the most important features you look for when buying a house?

Affordability and a nice garden.

Are you a DIY trier or do you leave it to the experts?

No, I’m not very good at DIY so I tend to get friends in. I bought my second house in Bowring Park for £10,000 and did an extension which took three years. For three months we had the drains open and rats coming into the house.

What's the one thing you love most about your current house?

The garden. I always wanted a nice garden because I hadn’t had one growing up. I have got a pond in it with fish. We grew up outdoors, we played in the road and I went fishing in Dovecot Park, which is why, I suppose, I like to be outside.

BY JANET TANSLEY

Set for festive CHRISTMAS CACTUS: Latin name Schlumbergera truncata, among the easiest of festive plants

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F THE deep red leaves of the poinsettia you bought for Christmas are already drooping or the fragrant hyacinths you hoped would last beyond Boxing Day have fallen over, you may think that you simply don’t have the magic touch with houseplants.

Yet you only need to make a few changes to perk up your festive houseplants to ensure they last into the new year.

The fallen hyacinth scenario will be irreversible – once they’ve fallen over and the flowers are starting to turn brown, the best you can hope for is that they will come back if you replant them outside next autumn.

If your poinsettia has wilted and is losing leaves, it’s likely you’ve overwatered it. The surface of the compost must be

GROWTH INDUSTRY: Paul Marshall, head grower from the Ravensworth Nursery dry before you water it and never allow the plant to stand in water.

If you’ve underwatered it and the compost around the roots is dry, that can cause the same problem.

If the plant suddenly loses its leaves without wilting, it may be that it’s too cold where the poinsettia has been placed or it has been exposed to hot or freezing draughts or poor light levels.

Ideally, this plant likes a

bright spot but not in direct sunlight and a constant temperature of between 18-24C (64-75F).

Among the easiest of festive plants is the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), with its spreading foliage and successive, pendulous flowers. It needs plenty of light in winter in average room temperatures, although plants bought in bloom will last longer in cooler rooms.

Avoid draughts, overwatering,

Best Of The Bunch Cyclamen THESE little beauties look stunning in winter containers but also provide a splash of colour indoors, particularly if they are grouped together in a single pot or in a row in individual pots.

Flowers range from scarlet, through pink, to white, some with streaks and others with coloured edges. White cyclamen work particularly well with ferns.

For success indoors, plants should be given maximum winter light, cool conditions and not too much watering. Wait until the leaves just start to wilt and then stand the pot in a deep saucer of water for 10 minutes and then allow it to drain. They should be fed every three weeks with a balanced liquid feed.

Once flowering is over, reduce watering until the leaves turn yellow, then stop watering. In late summer, you can clean off and repot the tuber.

If you want winter blooms outdoors, go for Cyclamen coum, which display their marbled leaves in autumn followed by rounded flowers through winter and early spring. Plant them with snowdrops for a beautiful spring picture.

CYCLAMEN: Splash of colour

turning the pot, which may lead to bud loss, and temperatures under 13C (55F). Use soft water to help maintain slightly acidic conditions.

The soil should be evenly moist for best growth and always water it from below, sitting the plant in a trough of water for a few minutes before draining it and putting it back.

Before attempting to water the plant again, check to see that the top inch of soil has dried thoroughly first.

Things to do this week ● A shallow water feature may freeze solid in extreme weather conditions so move it under cover if possible or alternatively empty it. ● To prevent soil becoming compacted, use planks to walk over wet ground. ● If water is creating puddles on the grass, spike the affected area with a fork. ● Roses in pots being forced in the greenhouse should be pruned and the job should be completed by the end of the month. ● Aim to keep the conservatory at 7-10C (45-50F) through a combination of insulation, heating and ventilation. ● Keep pelargoniums well ventilated over winter. ● Protect newly planted rhododendrons with a temporary windbreak of hessian with stout supports on the windy side.

foliage

POINSETTIA: Never allow it to stand in water Many bulbs are forced for Christmas, including narcissi, hyacinth and tulips, and do best in a bright spot in a cool room of

around 10C (50F), but avoid direct sunlight and make sure the bulbs are free from draughts and kept well away from a radiator.

Keep the compost moist at all times and turn the bowl occasionally so that growth will be even. Taller varieties will need staking with pea sticks and will benefit from feeding with a liquid fertiliser.

Orchids are also a winner at Christmas and need very little attention over the festive season.

Water them once a week from below, sitting the plastic pot in a bowl of water, with the addition of some orchid feed. Once the roots have had a good soaking, lift the pot out and let it stand on the draining board for around half an hour before putting it back.

Orchids like plenty of light but shade them from direct sunlight and temperatures in winter of around 15C (60F). Cool nights are important, so ideally allow a dip of three or four degrees. The leaves also need misting from time to time but avoid spraying the flowers.

Indoor azaleas produce vivid splashes of colour at this time of year and should be planted in ericaceous compost and placed in a cool spot, either on a porch or in an unheated conservatory, as they are virtually hardy. If you keep it cool, the flowers will last longer.

As the plant is lime-hating, it needs soft water and must not be allowed to dry out. Unlike most houseplants, it can be watered daily to keep the rootball moist.

Dunk it in a bowl of water for 20 minutes, then tip away the excess water.

If you want to keep it, repot it in ericaceous compost before placing it outdoors for the summer. Regular watering and a feed specifically for lime-haters will be essential to keep it going.

With a little care, you’ll be enjoying your houseplants well into the new year.

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

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Grow Your Own Brussels sprouts

SPROUTS: Great varieties include Trafalgar and Falstaff THE old image of overcooked sprouts with Christmas dinner has long since been usurped by their healthy eating, cancer-busting properties and delicious flavour when cooked al dente with crispy lardons or chestnuts.

They’re also really easy to grow. Sow the seeds indoors in February or March for

early types and in an outdoor seedbed in April for later cropping varieties.

The seedlings need to be transplanted into very firm soil in holes made with a dibber, then firmed in with your heel. Space them 60cm (2ft) apart in small gardens, or slightly further apart on larger plots and water them in well.

Support the plants with stakes, water them in dry spells and feed them with general purpose fertiliser in early August.

You can start picking them when they are large enough to use and if you want a big batch over Christmas, pull up a whole plant. Good varieties include ’Trafalgar’ and ’Falstaff’.

3 ways to ... Prevent wind scorch

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Plant shrubs on the sheltered side of deciduous hedges, which filter the wind.

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Place containergrown plants against a sheltered house wall, but try to avoid wind tunnels.

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of wind.

Mulch the soil around plants to reduce the drying effect

Two-thirds of a million homes lie empty, say agents

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HE number of empty homes in England has risen by nearly 12,000 over a year to stand at 662,105 in April, the Halifax said.

The lender said the figure, representing a 1.8% increase, had a “significant impact” on the housing market and in particular opportunities for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder.

House prices are being pushed down in areas where there is a high proportion of empty homes, with houses in the ten most affected districts being 15% (£23,493) below the regional average, it added.

Stephen Noakes, mortgage director at Halifax, said: “At a time when first-time buyers are still facing numerous obstacles to getting on the ladder, it is imperative we look further at the issue as an industry.”

Although the number of long-term empty private homes in England has fallen to its lowest level since 2008 – to 292,313 in April – this figure still accounts for 1.6% of all private homes in England.

The North West has by far the highest number of long-term empty homes (63,696), accounting for over a fifth (22%) of the total across England. It also has the highest number of long-term empty homes as a proportion of all privately owned properties at 2.5%.

This is in contrast with southern regions which have a below average number of long-term empty private homes, with a low of 1% in the South East.

Houses in places such as Pendle in the North West are trading at 29% (£38,831) below the average house price in the region, due to the 4.8% total of long-term empty

PENDLE: Prices have tumbled homes there.

Dover, with 4.4% of empty homes, is not far behind on the next highest discount with prices 26% below the South East average.

Wellingborough is the only one of the ten districts with the highest proportion of empty homes where the average house price is above the regional average (7%).

The number of long-term empty private homes rose in four of the nine English regions. The largest increase was in Yorkshire and the Humber (11%).

Halifax housing economist Martin Ellis said that while it is encouraging that the number of long-term empty homes has decreased, it is still at a “high level” in the context of the country’s housing shortage. He adds that in some areas, the number of empty homes is “more than double the national average”.

Communities Minister Andrew Stunell said the figures from the Halifax were based on council estimates, whereas the

Government’s own figures are based on firm council tax data and show the number of empty homes has fallen by over 21,000, the biggest drop since 2004.

However, he added: “I am determined we do more to bring empty homes back into use to help tackle the pressing need for more homes in this country.”

Communities that bring properties back into use can benefit from extra money through a new homes bonus scheme, while the Government has also made £150million available to help councils and charities take action.

He said: “I am encouraged that over the past year we’ve managed to reduce the numbers of long term empty homes by over 21,000. There’s more work to do but with these measures firmly in place, I hope to see more progress next year.”

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HOME Saturday, December 24, 2011

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Uplift in house sales in England HOME sales hit their highest level of the year so far in November, figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) showed.

Some 85,000 homes were sold in the UK during the month, the highest monthly figure since July 2010 when 89,000 properties were sold.

The total marks an increase of 6,000 homes on October this year and is also up by 9,000 sales compared with the same period last year.

The November figure was boosted by an uplift in sales in England, where 73,000

BEAUTIFUL: The barn conversion in Frankby Road, Greasby, complete with interior views, is on sale for £324,950

RISING: Sales properties were sold compared with 68,000 the previous month, according to the figures published on HMRC’s website.

Sales in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland remained broadly unchanged on October’s figures.

Despite the monthly uplift, lenders have warned that the market is set to remain flat next year, with the prospect of transaction levels falling to a record low.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders expects housing transactions to fall from an estimated 852,000 this year to 825,000 in 2012.

The prediction for the 2012 figure would put sales at their lowest since the CML’s records began in 1978.

Barn conversion that’s worth celebrating

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T THIS time of year we celebrate the birth of a special baby who was born in a stable – though very different from this set of farm buildings.

The grade II-listed barn conversion on Frankby Road is for sale with Karl Tatler at £324,950.

An outstanding conversion, it has feature internal sandstone walls and beamed ceilings, and is situated with within a cobbled courtyard in the heart of Greasby village.

A front entrance door leads into an inner porch area with a cloaks recess, wood block flooring, solid door to the side with a stained and leaded feature glass insert plus stable door.

The lounge/dining room is bright and spacious due to the four double glazed windows and two Velux windows. It has

by JANET TANSLEY

fitting wood block flooring, a beamed ceiling, a log and coal effect basket gas fire – perfect for those cold wintry evenings – and a York stone hearth.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary worktop surfaces, space for a slot in cooker and space for a fridge or low level freezer.

There is a utility/ storeroom from which a door leads into the rear garden.

There is a dining room – which could also be used as a third bedroom – and a sitting room which, again, could be used as another bedroom. The latter has two double glazed windows, one overlooking the front of the house and the other to the rear.

The ground floor bathroom has a panelled bath, hand

LOVELY ASPECT: The other side of the conversion in Frankby Road

wash basin and low level WC, fully tiled walls in complementary wall tiling, a newly tiled floor and an under stairs storage cupboard.

On the first floor, the master bedroom has a range of built-in bedroom furniture while bedroom two has a circular window, large Velux

window, solid oak flooring and a walk-in wardrobe.

There is a recently refurbished shower room with a walk-in shower cubicle, WC, modern freestanding hand wash basin with display shelf and a double unit below, complementary wall and floor tiling and a chrome vertical

heated towel rail.

Outside there is a patio area and steps leading to a further garden area with pathways, borders, patios and a timber garden shed.

For further details contact Karl Tatler Estate Agents on 0151 606 1717 or log onto www.karltatler.com

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

PROPERTY 7

Liverpool

Allerton, £395,000

Calderstones, £635,000

Broadgreen, £145,000

THIS substantial, four bedroom detached residence is in an established location, is well presented and has retained many original features.

Downstairs, the reception hall gives access to a cloaks/wc, lounge, dining room, study and superb fitted breakfast kitchen.

There is also a utility room, ante space and a sitting room with polished wood flooring, feature fireplace and full-width bay window.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, a shower room, bathroom and separate wc.

Outside there is a double garage, sweeping driveway and gardens.

There is no chain. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

THIS three bedroom property would make for an ideal family home, and is situated in a sought-after residential area.

In brief the property comprises a porch, hallway, lounge, and a dining room with aluminium sliding patio doors leading to a conservatory.

The kitchen is L-shaped and consists of a range of base units with contrasting work surfaces, integrated oven and hob space, Karndean flooring and three spotlights.

The upstairs bathroom is a large fitted three piece suite in white.

Outside is lawned and flagged in parts, complete with a patio area and garden shed. ● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 220 5020

THIS spacious, four bedroom, detached family home is well presented and boasts workshops/store sheds and a cabin.

On the ground floor, an entrance hall gives access to a sitting room with a decorative marble fireplace.

The lounge features a gas fire and there is a fitted kitchen/diner incorporating a breakfast bar. A shower/utility room completes downstairs.

To the first floor there are four bedrooms, plus a family bathroom comprising a shower over a panelled bath, wash basin and separate wc.

There’s also an attic room with a Velux window and storage.

Outside, the property has a driveway to each side and there is a rear garden with two store rooms/workshops, lawn, bike store and a cabin. ● Venmore, 0151 733 9000

THIS very desirable first floor purposebuilt apartment is in need of upgrading but is situated in an outstanding location.

Inside, the self-contained property briefly comprises a hallway, extensive open-plan lounge/diner with balcony, kitchen, bathroom/wc and two bedrooms.

Also included is a garage and beautiful communal gardens.

The accommodation also benefits from having double glazing throughout, as well as being available immediately with no chain involved.

An early inspection is highly recommended. ● Sutton Kersh, 0151 521 7383

Crosby, £200,000

Aigburth, £225,000

THIS well-presented four bedroom family home is situated in a popular residential area, convenient for schools, shops and transport links.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors.

The ground floor has an entrance hallway, front lounge, rear lounge/dining room and an extended breakfast kitchen.

To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor holds the master bedroom and en-suite shower room.

There is driveway parking to the front and a good-sized garden to the rear. ● Entwistle Green, 0151 924 2278

THIS five bedroom mid-terrace home is situated off Smithdown Road and Ullet Road, with access to a wide range of facilities and amenities.

On the ground floor, the accommodation briefly comprises a hallway, two front lounges, a rear dining room, morning room and kitchen.

To the first floor there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing.

Outside, the property has a garden.

An early inspection is strongly recommended. ● Entwistle Green, 0151 734 2220

Crosby, £110,000

Docks, £172,000 THIS is a fabulous duplex apartment, located in the sought-after Waterloo Warehouse development, located on Waterloo Dock.

Featuring barrel-vaulted ceilings and having views towards the River Mersey, the apartment offers really spacious accommodation which is arranged over the first and second floors.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall at second floor level, where bedroom two is situated, while stairs leading down to the first floor give access to the lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, family bathroom and master bedroom which has an en-suite bathroom.

There is an on-site concierge and a parking space. ● Venmore, 0151 236 4400

Woolton, £204,950 THIS attractive, three bedroom semidetached bungalow has been fully refurbished to a high specification.

Inside, the entrance hall leads to a lounge with a bay window.

The brand new kitchen/dining area is fully fitted and incorporates a good range of units and appliances.

There are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with a four-piece suite.

Outside, the property has off-road parking and a rear garden with a lawned area, mature trees and shrub border.

There is no chain. ● Whitegates, 0151 428 1357

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