LDP Homes - 10th January 2012

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Commuting: Liverpool, nine miles.

Chester, 34 miles.

Manchester, 38 miles.

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HE opportunity to own a large family property in Sefton Village doesn’t come around often, so this modern executive-style property is sure to attract attention.

The house is situated within a private location, yet close to both Crosby and Formby villages.

Set in a cul-de-sac, the property has been individually designed and offers spacious living, approximately an acre of land and open views over farmland.

Along with double glazing and gas central heating, there are quality fixtures and fittings throughout, including Amtico flooring to the ground floor and solid oak internal doors. The house has a spectacular hall with a

Nearest railway station: Maghull.

The magnificent staircase magnificent oak spindle split-level staircase up to the first floor.

The ground floor rooms include a lounge with full-length bay window to the front, a sitting room, a utility room, office, separate wc and kitchen.

The kitchen area has a combined dining/family room. There are bespoke solid maple units including a wine rack

The kitchen has bespoke units and granite worktops. Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to the master bedroom with en-suite shower room and Juliet-style balcony. There are four more bedrooms, two with en-suites, and a main bathroom with double shower cubicle and whirlpool bath, plus a steam room.

A particular feature is the large

gardens. The rear garden has patio areas and a timber summerhouse.

To the front is an extensive lawned garden, electric wrought-iron gates and a pebbled driveway affording parking for several cars. There is also a garage with room for four cars.

■ SEFTON Village, £874,950; Michael Moon, 0151 924 1000

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Schools: St Mary’s RC Primary, Maghull High, Maricourt RC High, Deyes High, St John Bosco RC Primary, Holy Family RC High, Chesterfield High.

Supermarkets: Morrisons, Iceland.

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The magnificent staircase and hallway

The superb kitchen has top of the range appliances

The property resembles a Mediterranean villa

Ainsdale, £825,000 REMINISCENT of a magnificent Mediterranean villa, this palatial residence exudes sophistication and is located in a desirable area.

The expansive property boasts a range of customdesigned features and is beautifully presented.

The home is entered through a 400-year-old imported Spanish door which opens onto an impressive twostorey reception hallway.

The hallway gives access to a sunken living room which has a stunning fireplace, and there is a sitting room and a formal dining room that forms an inviting space for intimate gatherings. There is also a Tuscan-style gourmet kitchen which opens onto a dining area and a sun room

and incorporates a selection of top-of-the-line appliances. A large playroom, study, utility, quality wc and cloakroom complete downstairs.

To the first floor, a lavish master suite boasts sitting and dressing areas, a fireplace, walk-in wardrobe, a sumptuous en-suite with spa bath and a balcony which overlooks the beautiful gardens.

Three further double bedrooms provide excellent children’s rooms or guest facilities with two further ensuites, a dressing room and an opulent family bathroom which has a white four piece suite including an oversized sunken bath. A well equipped study completes upstairs.

Externally, the landscaped

gardens feature lawned areas, a walled garden, koi pond, water features and a wonderful terrace patio with an outdoor oven and fireplace.

There is also a double garage.

■ ARNOLD & Phillips, Southport, 01704 778668 LOCATION Commuting: Liverpool, 16 miles. Manchester, 48 miles.

Chester, 43 miles.

Nearest railway station: Ainsdale.

Schools: Birkdale High, Ainsdale CofE Primary, Greenbank High, Shoreside County Primary, Kings Meadow Primary, St Marys West Derby CofE Primary and St John Stone Catholic Primary are nearby.

Supermarkets: Tesco, Waitrose, ASDA and Morrisons are close.

West Kirby, £795,000

The property has lovely views

OCCUPYING an elevated position, this manor house enjoys views to the Welsh hills and Dee Estuary.

The property, built in 1655, boasts original features such as impressive sandstone fireplaces, substantial exposed beams and a stone water butt.

On the ground floor, the porch gives access to a family room with wood block flooring, exposed ceiling beams and an inglenook housing an oak mantel and farmhouse-style fireplace.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an Aga, and there is a dining room, lounge, walk-in pantry, study and

The fabulous sun room

cloakroom/utility room.

Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom, plus three further bedrooms and a bathroom to the second floor.

The property also has a cellar.

Outside is a wide driveway, extensive gardens and a double garage.

■ BRADSHAW Farnham & Lea, 0151 625 8844 LOCATION Commuting: Liverpool, 12 miles. Manchester, 45 miles.

Chester, 26 miles.

Nearest railway station: West Kirby.

Schools: Calday Grange Grammar, St Bridget’s CofE Primary, Hilbre High, West Kirby Grammar, West Kirby Primary and Black Horse Hill Junior School are close.

Supermarkets: Morrisons and Sainsbury’s are nearby

Inside has many original features

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sixofthebest Ormskirk, £585,000

Calderstones, £567,500

AN ATTRACTIVE detached property, this character house offers double glazing and gas central heating, plus underfloor heating to the ground floor.

Electric gates give access to a two-car driveway and electric garage.

The house itself has three reception rooms, a ground floor wc, an office/study, utility room and a kitchen.

To the first floor are five bedrooms, one family bathroom and two en-suites.

There are gardens to the front and rear.

■ ENTWISTLE Green, 0151 268 0590 Commuting: Liverpool, 13 miles. Chester, 38 miles.

Manchester, 33 miles.

Nearest railway station: Ormskirk.

Schools: Ormskirk School, St.

FOR sale with a new price, this spacious double-fronted detached property occupies a prime corner position.

There are three reception rooms plus a conservatory, a modern fitted kitchen, ground floor wc, four bedrooms and family bathroom plus separate shower room.

There is an attached garage/ driveway, established gardens front and rear, double glazing and gas central heating.

Viewing is recommended to appreciate the standard of accommodation in this fabulous family home, plus the vendor will pay the stamp duty on the sale of this property.

■ YOUR Move Matthews, 0151 734 4911 Commuting: Liverpool, six miles. Chester, 26 miles.

Manchester, 33 miles.

Nearest railway station:

Bede’s RC High, Ormskirk St Anne’s RC Primary, Ormskirk CE Primary, Ormskirk Asmall

Primary, Edge Hill University.

Supermarkets: Morrisons, Iceland, Tesco Metro.

West Allerton.

Schools: Calderstones School, Booker Avenue Juniors, New Heys Comprehensive, St Francis Xavier’s College,

Prenton, £575,000

Blundellsands, £539,500

A SPACIOUS four-bedroom detached bungalow, this property should be viewed to see the accommodation and plot that is available.

The rooms of the bungalow start with the entrance hall, reception hall, L-shaped lounge/dining room and a fitted kitchen/breakfast room with built-in appliances.

The rooms continue with four bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom suite.

To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with a plunge pool and summerhouse.

The bungalow also has double glazing, an alarm and gas central heating. There is planning permission to allow a loft conversion.

■ BRADSHAW Farnham & Lea, 0151 608 9595.

Commuting: Liverpool, six

AN EXTENDED and beautifully improved five-bedroom detached house, this property is in a sought-after location.

There is a porch entrance, hall and cloaks with wc. Then a through lounge, an extended sitting room and a morning room. Also to the ground floor is an extended kitchen/ breakfast room and a utility room.

To the first floor there are six bedrooms, a luxury bathroom, a shower room and the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

The front garden is lawned with a block-paved driveway and integral garage. The rear garden is lawned with trees, borders and patio.

■ CLIVE WATKIN Partnership, 0151 931 2828 Commuting: Liverpool, seven miles. Chester, 34 miles.

miles. Chester, 21 miles.

Manchester, 39 miles.

Nearest railway station: Birkenhead Park.

Schools: Birkenhead School, Birkenhead Sixth Form College, St Anselm’s College,

Birkenhead High School Academy, Bidston Avenue Primary, Woodchurch High, Ridgeway High, Hillside Primary, Manor Primary.

Supermarkets: Co-Operative, Tesco Express.

Manchester, 40 miles.

Nearest railway station: Hall Road.

Schools: Merchant Taylors’ Schools, Valewood Primary, Sacred Heart RC College, St

Crosby, £324,950

Wallasey, £450,000

WELL-PRESENTED, this fivebedroom semi-detached property benefits from off-road parking and a generous garden plot to the rear.

It briefly comprises a hall, a lounge with fireplace and a second reception room with doors to the garden, a further dining room, generous fitted kitchen, utility room and wc.

To the first floor are four double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate shower room with wc.

To the second floor is a further double bedroom.

The property is immaculate throughout and is centrally heated and double glazed.

■ LOGIC, 0151 920 2404 Commuting: Liverpool, seven miles. Chester, 27 miles.

Manchester, 39 miles.

Nearest railway station: Blundellsands & Crosby.

THIS property is a stylish and interesting, modern post-war double-fronted detached family residence.

Inside is a reception hall with downstairs cloaks, a lounge and a large open-plan fully integrated breakfast kitchen. There is also a large double-glazed conservatory with sitting room and study.

A spiral staircase leads up to the first floor where there are four bedrooms, with a large en-suite wet room to the master bedroom, plus a spacious four piece Jacuzzi bathroom.

Set in pleasant landscaped gardens with in and out drive and plenty of parking, the house has double glazing and gas central heating.

■ BAKEWELL & Horner, 0151 638 6313 Commuting: Liverpool, six

Schools: Merchant Taylors’ Schools, St Luke’s Halsall CE, Crosby High Special College, Sacred Heart RC College, Great Crosby RC Primary, St

Mary’s College, Valewood Primary, Chesterfield High, Atherton House.

Supermarkets: Sainsbury’s, Co-Operative.

miles. Chester, 24 miles.

Manchester, 39 miles.

Nearest railway station: Wallasey Grove.

Schools: Pitter Patter Nursery, The Oldershaw School, St Mary’s RC College, Mount

Mossley Hill Pre-School, Dovedale Juniors, Dovedale Infants.

Supermarkets: Londis, Tesco Express.

Luke’s Halsall CE, St Mary’s College, Streatham House, Crosby High Special College, Great Crosby RC Primary.

Supermarkets: Sainsbury’s, Co-Operative.

Primary, The Mosslands School, Elleray Park Special School, St George’s Primary, Greenleas Primary, Weatherhead High.

Supermarkets: Asda, Tesco Express.

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HE holiday’s over, and, while it’s common to feel you’re suffering from a little too much partying, there’s another often overlooked symptom – a decor hangover.

Once you’ve disposed of that sparkling tree and taken down colourful cards, even the best of rooms can look dull and bare by comparison. Winter’s harsh light can expose past-their-best colour schemes and furnishings, too.

“Don’t suffer from decor doldrums. Instead, take this as the perfect time to look at rooms afresh and decide whether they really work for you,” says Clare Nolan, stylist and interiors author, whose new book, Making A House Your Home, is packed with inspiration and clever tips to help with a New Year revamp.

“Step away from questions of style and think about what it is you actually do at home. How do you spend your time?

“Making changes to your home so it fits your lifestyle can be just as important as choosing the colour of the walls. So, if you love a hobby, you should be trying to make a space where you can enjoy it or, if you entertain a lot, the dining area should be a feature.”

To revamp a home, you may only need to re-arrange furniture, which could also open up a new area. By repositioning artwork, mirrors, rugs and lighting, you can create different focal points and change the atmosphere.

“Avoid the knee-jerk reaction of chucking out and buying new,” says Nolan.

“When relocating things, start with anything that isn’t working hard or earning its keep in its current position, but think outside the box.

“A bed quilt could become a chair cover, a tablecloth or even a wall hanging. A chair could double as a bedside table, and a bench transform into a console table. Get creative!”

RENOVATE AND REVIVE Makeovers don’t have to be confined to TV programmes and DIY experts.

An old piece of furniture can be

Use a small flower arrangement to best effect by placing it off-centre with other elements, such as books, a lamp and a strikingly shaped chair back

Collect discounted 'seconds' of china ranges and display quirky pieces on open shelves; below, make your own lamp by placing a string of fairylights in a plain glass vessel given a facelift easily. “It’s really quite astonishing just what a difference paint can make,” Nolan says.

“An old-fashioned piece of brown furniture that you wouldn’t look twice at, can be elevated to perfectly chic with a couple of coats of solid colour.”

STYLIST TRICKS: You can paint almost anything you love the shape of – the surface finish and colour won’t matter. Simply apply a specialist primer to suit it, whether plastic, metal or

wood.

“Painting and wallpapering a piece can be truly stylish,” Nolan

Photos from Making A House Your Home, by Clare Nolan. Regrouping and re-arran a patch test of colour and don't just put a small amount of colour on a wall. Look a

says. “You can wallpaper drawer fronts, add a coat of varnish to protect the finish and paint the frame. Add new handles and you have an individual, distinctive feature for little cost.”

COLOUR ME BEAUTIFUL “Colour has a huge impact on the mood of a home,” says Nolan. “It’s a powerful tool and has the ability to make your heart sing or sink, so repainting a few walls could be just the boost your home and wellbeing needs for a new year.”

In a small home, she advises using a palette of tonal colours, which are only slightly darker or lighter than each other, to make the space feel bigger.

STYLIST TRICKS: When you’re choosing the background colour for a room, usually the wall paint, consider the amount of light a room gets.

“If bright light’s the problem, opt for deeper, cooler colours such as blues and greens, and avoid warm colours,” advises Nolan.

“If you lack natural light, either embrace it and create a den-like space using moody colours, or maximise the light by painting with light neutrals and using reflective finishes. By contrast, matt surfaces absorb light and make colour appear denser and more intense.”

KILL THE CLUTTER Dejunking and decluttering can be

painful, says Nolan, but, as well as giving you space, it will also allow your decorative items to star and earn their place in the home.

“Your mantra should be ‘use it, love it, or lose it’,” she says.

“If you really can’t bear to part with something and you’ve got enough storage space, consider having winter and summer looks. Just pack things away and bring them back into

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look in your home Texture and colour Collections of objects themed by colour not only look attractive but can inspire a décor scheme

Transform a dull corner with a grouping of decorative objects, such as a plant and a painting

nging furniture can give a room a lift; below, always do at the colour in different lights. use when the season changes.”

STYLIST TRICKS: Sacrificing a whole wall to storage may seem excessive, but, once fitted, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it, says Nolan.

“Don’t overlook the potential of lighting in cupboards.

Recessed spotlights in cabinets and strip lights under shelves all shed light just where

you need it,” she says. “Painting the inside of cupboards helps, too – a bright, zingy shade can turn it into a real feature.”

CLEVER KITCHEN Kitchens are the hub of a home, but they can feel overcrowded and unwelcoming unless there’s careful planning.

“If you’re going to use the kitchen as a snug, or informal playroom and TV room as well, furnish it as you would other rooms,” she advises.

“Bring in decorative elements to soften its functional kitchen aspects.

While lighting needs to be practical, there’s no reason why you can’t have a chandelier or a sculptural floor lamp as well.”

Above, style the coffee table, which is the hub of the lounge, using a group of items of varying heights to good effect, such as two different shaped vases; left, Making A House Your Home,

by Clare Nolan, published by Kyle Books, £25. All featured images from Making A House Your Home STYLIST TRICKS: A calendar pinned to a wall is fine, but a chalkboard wall for notes, lists and dates is more effective and can make a focal point.

“Use blackboard paint to paint the area you want,” says Nolan. “Your chalkboard will look much more impressive when it’s wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling.”

In a small kitchen, replace wallhung units with rows of open shelves, which will look less overpowering than closed cupboards and ensure everything is easily visible.

“Think outside the box when it comes to groceries,” she suggests.

“Fruit and vegetables make instantly gorgeous displays when stored in

Appeal to the senses with sensual textures in fabrics such as throws for sofas and chairs

cake stands or piled into clear vases, and even a bunch of herbs can look as pretty as a bunch of flowers.”

COFFEE TABLE CHIC Never overlook the power of the coffee table, advises Nolan, as it’s one of the most important pieces in a living room.

“Everything circulates around it and it’s the equivalent of that other essential – the kitchen table,” she points out.

“But don’t think it has to be a neat square or rectangle. It doesn’t even have to be a table – a blanket box, trunk or even a few wine crates screwed together will work fine.”

STYLIST TRICK: If you have the room, go for an oversized

upholstered ottoman or large footstool which can double as extra seating.

“Harden and level out the soft, squishy surfaces of upholstered coffee tables with a pile of books or an oversized tray,” she suggests.

“Soften a wooden table with a throw. Fold it so it creates a runner that you can lay across the middle and it will have the advantage of hiding any spills or stains.”

Utilise its decorative potential by grouping treasured items in clusters, but ensure they’re easily portable by standing them on a tray.

■ MAKING A House Your Home,

by Clare Nolan, is published by Kyle Books, priced £25

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French Alps, from 190,748 euros

FRANCE has been named as one of the best destinations for a new life abroad, according to recent data.

Research from Lloyds TSB International Wealth Survey revealed that France is the number one choice for a home abroad. The survey also highlighted an increase in the number of wealthy Britons considering a move overseas, with Britons accounting for 11% of buyers in France – putting them in third place behind the Portuguese and the French themselves.

The French Alps continues to be a popular place to invest in a home abroad, as Charlie Williams, from French property developer Terresens, explained: “Around 62% of the market is driven by buyers seeking lifestyle and investment choices, and French ski properties provides both.

“Our Le Centaure development, in Belle Plagne, for example, offers a great package with a 4.6% rental income and one week’s personal usage.”

A beautiful character resort in the heart of the French Alps, Le Centaure has a range of apartments

Les Balcons de la Chapelle, in Meribel, offers two, three and four bedroom apartments and chalets in a prime location to choose between – from studios through to three bedroom apartments.

Spacious and bright, the apartments also benefit from an array of luxury on-site facilities, including an indoor heated swimming pool, massage room and

Turkish bath. Nestled between forest and mountain pastures, Le Centaure offers stunning scenery, a splendid panorama and slopes for all the ski delights.

Prices start at 190,748 euros (excluding VAT), with

a 4.6% guaranteed rental income and one week’s personal usage, which can be increased throughout the year via the “a la carte” programme.

Terresens also has a limited number of two, three and four bedroom

apartments and chalets at Les Balcons de la Chapelle, in Meribel.

Just a short walk from the ski lifts, shops and popular restaurants, the properties are available fully furnished to your specification.

Enjoying stunning views over the valley, these luxurious properties are priced from 560,000 euros.

■ FOR more information, contact Terresens on 020 310 1110 or visit their website, www.terresens properties.com

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