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Langdale Street
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Located in the heart of Crosby village, St Michael's Road runs between Little Crosby Road and the round about off Manor Road and is ideal for any family with children as it falls perfectly within the catchment area of many of the local primary and secondary schools Crosby is well known for. The property also provides excellent access to the many local amenities on offer from Crosby beach with well renowned Antony Gormley exhibit to the local shops in Crosby centre such as Sainsburys. EPC Grade = C
This stunning detached family home is a very unique property with extensive features which has been totally renovated by the current vendor. Set within approximately a 370sqm plot this stunning double fronted detached property truly needs to be viewed in order to fully appreciate the quality and features it offers. As with properties of this era it boasts features such as high ceilings, cast iron fire places, welcoming hallways and original ceiling corninesses. The property briefly comprises of entrance hall with stripped and polished wood flooring, two reception rooms both with beautiful cast iron fire places, a farmhouse style kitchen with wood burning stove set within the chimney breast. To the first floor the property again boasts three good size bedrooms along with a modern fitted bathroom suite and a walk-in closet off the landing. Externally this property comes into its own with very mature and very impressive gardens to both the front and rear along with off road parking and yet still offers any new owners the potential to extend further so long as planning allows. Awaiting EPC
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End Terrace Town House ● Very Well Presented Throughout ● Spacious Lounge ● Large Kitchen / Diner ● Three Good Size Bedrooms ● Gardens Front and Rear ● Viewings Recommended
Stunning Town House 2 Good Size Bedrooms Modern Decor Throughout ● Spacious Kitchen plus Utility Room ● Gardens Front and Rear ● Gas Central Heating & Double Glazed ● Viewings Essential
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Stunning Bay Fronted Mid Terrace Very Close to Local Amenities ● 2 Spacious Reception Rooms ● 3 Very good Size Bedrooms ● Yard to the Rear ● Viewings Highly Recommended ● Offered Unfurnished ● Available Immediately
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BUYING GUIDE
New homes designed with families in mind By Janet Tansley
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ELLWAY Homes has opened the doors to two new showhomes at its Hawthorn Park development on South Parade in Crosby. The homes showcase two different house types at the popular site. With families in mind, the four bedroom showhomes feature different interior designs. Boasting a cool, contemporary decor, the four bedroom Oakwood boasts shades of grey teamed with tones of blue to create a fresh feel throughout the house. The open-plan kitchen/diner, a superb space for everyday lives, forms the heart of the home, with French doors that open up into the rear garden and a practical utility room. The lounge is a comfortable room which features two pale grey sofas adorned with charcoal grey and petrol blue scatter cushions, a white gloss coffee table and a striking free-standing swinging-chair. The colour theme continues upstairs, including the impressive master bedroom with en-suite facilities, and the family bathroom. The second showhome, the four bedroom Keats house type, enjoys a bright and vibrant interior design, with a pretty pale grey palette mixed with splashes of fuchsia pink and lime green. The Oakwood reaches 1,151 sq ft, with prices starting from £274,995, while the Keats is a little more spacious, reaching 1,327 sq ft, with prices from £299,995. The largest four bedroom home at Hawthorn Park is the Fleming, reaching an impressive 1,466 sq ft, with prices from £319,995. The ground floor of the Fleming has been specifically designed to suit modern lifestyles, with an open-plan kitchen/dining room, complete with utility room and wc.
■ The Keats style home, above, and inset, two interiors
There’s a sumptuous lounge with bay window, presenting the perfect place for relaxing evenings; upstairs, the property provides four double bedrooms and a big family bathroom, with the master bedroom enjoying ensuite facilities.
Jenny Bell, sales director designate at Bellway Homes, said: “We are impressed with the results of the stunning showhomes at Hawthorn Park. The response we have received from visitors since the opening of the showhomes has been very
positive, with a series of sales at Hawthorn Park in recent weeks.“ Three and four bedroom detached properties are currently available at Hawthorn Park, with prices starting from £209,995. ■ For further information or to
arrange a viewing of the showhomes, call 0151 928 8671 (open Monday and Friday from 10am until 5pm, Thursday from 10am until 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 5pm). Alternatively, visit the website www.bellway.co.uk.
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HOMES Let there be light with Colin & Justin
Treat your outdoor space with the same care and attention as your interior, and add some designer lighting to modernise, transform and illuminate…
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Forget about out with the old and in with the new – create a bright new style by using existing pieces and making simple changes to update them
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Dacu 40w Outdoor Halogen Wall Light, £59.90 at Litecraft, www.litecraft.co.uk ARCHITECTURAL styling and an all–weather IP44 safety rating against moisture and dust make this a must–have for those looking to update a patio or decked area.
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PRING has finally sprung and a brand new look can be yours for less if you follow our low-cost, high-style guide to gracious living. Sure, you’ve got to be canny these days but if you re-use existing items and weed out the clutter, a designer dream doesn’t have to be a money nightmare. Re-use what you’ve got THE black 1970s corduroy sofa was looking a little bit saggy so, rather than toss it out, we kept the timber frame, gave it a lick of paint and had new seat cushions made. This gave us an opportunity to change the shape, so we replaced the three original seat cushions with one large pie crust cushion to modernise the look. Check your Yellow Pages to find a local expert. Become a rug designer DESIGNER homes are often filled with one-offs and things that really stand out. Here, the striped rug makes a bold, modern statement without breaking the bank. We purchased two colours of roll stock carpet and had sections cut and bonded. Finally, we had all sides bound to stop any fraying. Old-fashioned rug rooms used to do this but a good carpet fitter or your local carpet showroom will have no problems pulling this project together. Less is more ALLOWING rooms to breathe makes a huge difference to how they feel. The fireplace was very
Before cluttered and its items scattered without a thought for shape and pattern so it made sense to pare it back. There are now just six items on the mantel and the hearth has been left clean to show off the shape of the insert. Just as your wardrobe is moving from dark, wintry fabrics to brighter, lighter garb, so too can a spot of décor seasonal adjustment work wonders. So reach for the paintbrush or use paper to brighten your world. Here, the deep purple walls absorbed all the natural light, making the room dim and depressing. Modern geometric paper added a lattice pattern
that is expansive and mathematically precise. Get the look with Herrick from the Stanza Collection by Osborne & Little – www.osborneandlittle.com or Lattice Wild Garden by Clarke & Clarke at www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk Ottoman empire THINK about proportions of furniture before buying and avoid having lots of smaller items. Using fewer, larger items works much better. We took out the tiny tray coffee table that looked like a postage stamp and replaced it with an upholstered ottoman –
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this added two functions for the price of one as it can be used as a handy table or additional seating. The Branagh footstool, £299 from Made, would be perfect for this look – www.made.com Décor on a plate RATHER than splash out on artwork, we used what was available and created two plate-scapes to dress either side of the fireplace. For best results, colour complement each piece. Add a plate-hanging mechanism to each and map out the shape and colour combination before you hang them. Plate wire racks start from just 75p at John Lewis, www.johnlewis.com
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After ADD some retro to your ice cream this summer with classic melamine ice cream sundae dishes, £3 from BHS, (www.bhs.co.uk). Available in pink or blue, each dish looks like a wrapped wafer cone with a 1950s-style cinched-in waist. GIVE your bed or sofa the star treatment with the Cadiz cushion in aubergine, £50 from Etoile Home (www.etoile–home.com).
More bright ideas
BRIGHTENING up your home doesn’t have to stop with the decor. Here’s a selection of eye-catching items to help dismiss the drab in time for summer.
PUT some bounce into your lighting with the Verner Panton classic Wire table lamp by Verpan. This sculptural wire-coiled beauty has a colourful hemispherical plastic shade in zingy yellow and, while it’s a stretch at £675, you’ll love it for years to come. From www.moleta munro.com
‘Avoid having lots of smaller items. using fewer, larger items works much better’
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GARDENS
CAROL’S diary
■ Heaven scent... magnolias
A myriad of magnolias WE’VE been filming at Marwood Hill Gardens, a magnificent 20-acre garden outside Barnstaple in North Devon. It has been developed over 60 years, first by the owner Dr Jimmy Smart and now by the head gardener Malcolm Pharoah. The garden covers a wooded valley and has two lakes, bog gardens and beautifully planted hillsides. One of the most spectacular sights, and the excuse for our visit, is the collection of magnolias, which has flowered wonderfully this year. Some are blissfully scented, but very confusing to bees and hoverflies. Back at Glebe Cottage, I had a new magnolia to plant for myself. I was a bit dubious at first as it was called Magnolia parviflora, which means small-flowered, but was reassured to discover its other name is Magnolia sieboldii, which is anything but meagre. It now looks grand planted in Alice's pink and white garden – after the struggle to clear out some hard rose roots.
■ Marwood Hill Garden, Devon MUCH as I am reluctant to be torn away from my garden, I am always happy to go to the Malvern Flower Show. The showground is in a beautiful setting at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Some of the best nurseries exhibit in the RHS Marquee and outside you can buy classy stuff for your garden. The four-day show started Thursday and you can catch me presenting from the grounds on the Gardeners' World repeat on BBC2 tomorrow at 8.15am.
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OR a very special birthday three years ago I was treated to the loveliest present imaginable. Which birthday? Put it this way – if I was a man I could have retired. And if I had retired, the next birthday present would have been a piebald pony to pull the gypsy caravan that my husband, Neil, bought me. It's utterly beautiful, totally authentic and meticulously painted by Laurel Thompson – a famous caravan painter. It has been sitting at the bottom of the garden now for almost three years. So far I haven't taken off in it. It has become a landmark. Structures like this make an enormous difference to the garden. I'm not suggesting that everyone should have a gypsy caravan – not everybody would want one and, besides, there wouldn't be enough to go around. But there is such a variety of structures and sheds, retreats, summer houses and shelters that can add interest, personality and quirkiness to the garden. Everybody can have their own special sanctuary. Some of these are functional. They're somewhere you can go to shelter if it’s raining or somewhere you can sit and drink a cup of tea. Others are nothing more than follies, just built for the look and to lift the garden experience into another realm. Choosing a style of “building” that fits in is important. You sometimes see the most incongruous marriages of garden style – something sharp and modern, perhaps built of steel standing in the midst of a cottage garden brimming with foxgloves and delphiniums. Or a trendy urban garden with a wooden shelter painted in dove grey or eau de nil looking like it should really belong in a little French country garden instead. I like to use local or appropriate materials so the structure feels integrated in the garden. Such shelters, even in quite small gardens, become destinations. They are somewhere to take your bottle of wine, sit down and drink it. You can go and listen to the afternoon play or to your favourite music – or even hear the football broadcast live on a Saturday afternoon. Of course, the most ubiquitous of these garden buildings is the shed and the British fascination with and love for their sheds is peculiar to us. It's an institution. Most sheds purport to be work places, many are potting sheds where some serious seed-sowing and cutting-taking is carried out. Some are storage only, where the door is opened, tools thrust inside and the door closed firmly. Greenhouses are justifiably popular with gardeners but until you've filled them to the gunwales with your favourite plants, I think they are hard to personalise and make decorative. My potting shed is bigger than most – I'm not showing off, it had to be big because it is the same shed I
With Carol Klein of TV’s Gardeners’ World
My big fat hideaway
We British adore our sheds, but something a little more adventurous could be just what your garden needs
■ Carol Klein’s gypsy caravan is a real garden talking point
had when I ran a nursery. My potting bench is about 8ft by 4ft – it's Neil's old work bench and as sturdy as can be. When the shed stood on my old nursery, there were very often three of us standing around the potting bench with a huge pile of compost in the centre. We grew literally thousands of plants for the nursery and, although it was never a production line, the whole thing had to be run as efficiently as possible. Young plants were transferred
from modules and small pots into bigger ones and then they were carried out and put into two tunnels that used to run alongside the garden shed. If I seem a little nostalgic about it, then it's because it is quite difficult to get out of the habit of propagating plants when you have done it for 30 years. When we had to move, the shed was taken apart and each piece was moved individually. It took five strong men to carry each side because each piece had to be taken
across the field with no mechanical help. Now the shed is reassembled at the bottom of the garden at Glebe Cottage and Neil has installed windows at the back of it for me, opposite the doorway. There really are no dark hidden corners any more as the shed is now open, light and airy – but I don't need it for the privacy anyway. The British have a well-known obsession with the garden shed, but it's not the only place you can pause for peace and quiet
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in the wild with LIAM CREEDON
Plan bee bumbled claim campaigners
■ Sheds, greenhouses and pergolas are garden features that can serve as peac all popular eful retreats
ASK CAROL
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WHERE can I buy honesty seed? I really love the look of the plant but I'm having real problems finding it. And is this the right time to sow it if I get some?
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CHILTERN SEEDS lists it and you should also be able to find it at most good
garden centres. You can sow it in a tray or, now that it has warmed up a bit, out in the open ground as well. You should transplant it later from the tray to its garden site, and it will flower next year.
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LAST week, Sue Baker asked if her agapanthus would stop flowering if she repotted it.
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AGAPANTHUS do benefit from repotting. Tease out the side roots, add a loam-based compost and transfer into a bigger pot.
THE recent banning of some unpronounceable pesticides has sent a buzz through the genteel world of beekeeping and thrust the humble honeybee into the heart of a furious row between big business, farming, politics and the environmental movement. What happens next in this dispute could have major consequences for all of us as well as the bees. How this unassuming insect became embroiled in such a furore is down to neonicotinoid pesticides. Since their arrival in the early 1990s, neonicotinoids (neonics), initially lauded for being safer than their predecessors, have remained more or less out of the public spotlight. But rumblings that these pesticides harm the health of honeybees have been increasing for the last few years. A report by the European Food Safety Agency earlier this year concluded that neonicotinoids posed a “high acute risk” to pollinators. Despite opposition from the UK Government, the EU has acted and placed a temporary two-year ban on the use of three neonicotinoids – imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam. So what is it about neonics that has sent environmentalists into uproar? Neonics are applied to seeds so they enter every part of the growing plant as it develops – making it poisonous to pests such as aphids.
But this presence throughout the whole plant means the pesticide is present in pollen and comes into direct contact with honeybees and other pollinating insects. Over the last decade, bee populations have crashed around the world. Some scientific studies have claimed that neonics have a sub-lethal effect on bees – they don’t kill them outright but can subtly affect their behaviour, leading to declines in the long run. Bee declines are a big deal. Honeybees are said to be responsible for pollinating around one-third of the world’s crop production; in Europe alone they are estimated to contribute more that £18.5 billion annually to agriculture. Wildlife charity Buglife, which has been leading calls for the ban, argues that two years doesn’t give bees long enough to recover. Vanessa Amaral-Rogers from the charity explains: “Neonicotinoids have a half-life (time taken for the chemical to disappear) in soil of over three years, and will still be used in winter crops.” And two neonicotinoids – acetamiprid and thiacloprid – will remain in use despite the ban as they are seen as less harmful. While many beekeepers are opposed to neonics, their official body, the British Beekeepers Association, has “serious concerns” about the ban, arguing that when it comes to pesticides, it’s better the devil you know, as the chemicals used in their place may have even more devastating effects on bee populations.
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AGENTS’ CHOICE
Liverpool
WAVERTREE, £450,000
CROSBY, £225,000
MOSSLEY HILL, £310,000
CITY CENTRE, £125,000
THIS substantial, four bedroom detached family home is located in a desirable area and boasts a good-sized rear garden. Inside comprises a reception hall, cloaks/wc, lounge, sitting room with French doors, study, morning room and contemporary kitchen fitted with a range of units, integrated electric oven, gas hob, and microwave. Upstairs are four bedrooms, with bedroom two boasting a range of fitted furniture including wardrobes, a dressing table unit and chest of drawers. A bathroom and separate wc completes the accommodation. Externally a block paved driveway provides off road parking, and there is a garage and delightful rear garden. The property is offered with no chain. ■ Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666
THIS spacious, three bedroom, semidetached house has been renovated to a high standard. Located in a highly desirable area, the property is close to Forefield Primary School and within walking distance of secondary schools. On the ground floor, there is an hall with cloaks and utility area off, lounge, sitting room with French doors to the garden, and a kitchen/dining room. Upstairs are three bedrooms, and a modern bathroom comprising a panel bath, low-level wc, and wash basin. Outside the property, which has an EPC rating of D, has west-facing gardens, a detached garage and driveway. Additional benefits include double glazing and gas central heating. No chain ■ Abode, 0151 909 3003
THIS traditional, four bedroom, semi-detached, family home boasts a garage and gardens. On the ground floor, a hallway gives access to a front lounge with bay window and a rear lounge with a living flame gas fire and patio doors to the garden. There is also a kitchen/ diner fitted with a range of units, as well as a gas hob, electric double oven, integrated fridge, integrated freezer, integrated washing machine and integrated dishwasher. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, and a family bathroom. Outside a driveway provides off-road parking, plus there is a garage and rear garden with a lawn, two patio areas and open views over Calderstones Fields. The property has an EPC rating of E. ■ Venmore, 0151 733 9000
SITUATED in the popular East Village district, this contemporary, penthouse apartment benefits from convenient access to a wealth of amenities. Inside the apartment has been completed to a high specification, and a hall leads to a lounge/dining room with French doors that open out to a balcony with stunning views towards the Roman Catholic Cathedral. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with a range of stylish units and appliances, and there are two bedrooms (master with en suite), plus a main bathroom. The apartment is alarmed and has an intercom entry system and secure parking. The property, which has an EPC rating of C, is currently tenanted from August 2011 under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement. ■ Venmore, 0151 236 4400
AIGBURTH, oo £210,000
ORRELL PARK, £156,950
WEST DERBY, £177,000
BOOTLE, £62,500
THIS luxury, three bedroom, duplex penthouse apartment is located within close proximity to Sefton Park. Inside, the property has been tastefully decorated, and comprises a hall, lounge/dining room with living flame gas fire, kitchen with integrated appliances, two bedrooms, a shower room and en suite to the lower level. A bespoke, solid wood staircase from the lounge leads to a mezzanine level with an additional sitting room, master bedroom and modern, en-suite shower room. The property benefits from high ceilings and a host of attractive features throughout. ■ Abode, 0151 601 3003
THIS very well presented, four bedroom, detached house is located on a popular, private estate close to Orrell Park. On the ground floor, a hall leads to a cloakroom, spacious through-lounge and a fitted kitchen with utility area. To the first floor, there is a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, plus three further bedrooms, and a family bathroom. Additional benefits include double glazing, and gas central heating. Outside the property has good sized gardens to the front and rear, with off road parking and a garage. The property has an EPC rating of C. ■ James Kristian, 0151 933 2313
IN a much sought-after area, this three bedroom mews house offers easy access to schools, shops and leisure facilities at Croxteth Country Park. The well-presented property, formerly a dairy, boasts a wealth of character features and a viewing is recommended. Downstairs, the accommodation comprises, a reception hall, lounge, study and fitted kitchen. To the first floor is a master bedroom with en suite facilities, plus two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the property, which has an EPC rating of E, boasts a communal courtyard and garage. ■ Sutton Kersh, 0151 256 7837
AVAILABLE for sale is this modern, two bedroom, ground floor apartment. Inside, the accommodation briefly comprises, a communal entrance hallway, open-plan lounge with kitchen/diner, and two bedrooms, as well as a family bathroom. In addition the property benefits from double glazing, and gas central heating. Outside, the apartment boasts an allocated car-parking bay, and has access to communal gardens. The property, which has an EPC ra ting of C, is offered with the added benefit of being available with no chain. ■ James Kristian, 0151 933 2313
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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
Navigation Wharf, Liverpool £299,950
William Jessop Way, Liverpool £160,000
Queensland Street, Liverpool £149,950
● Three storey modern town-house ● Great views across Liverpool Marina ● Occupying a corner plot ● 3/4 Bedrooms ● En-suite Shower room / Downstairs w.c. ● Integral Garage ● Available with NO CHAIN! ● EPC Current Rating: EER: 66, EIR: 63
● Superb 4th floor apartment ● Stunning views across River Mersey ● Lounge with balcony ● Two double bedrooms ● Bathroom and Shower Room ● Secure allocated parking space EPC Rating: B
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Yew Tree Close, West Derby Reduced to £125,000
Ellerman Road, Liverpool £119,950
Stowell Street, Liverpool Reduced to £115,000
The Collegiate, Liverpool £109,950
Three bedroom semi-detached house ● Cul-desac location ● Requires modernising ● Great family home ● Spacious rear garden ● Not overlooked from rear ● EPC Current Rating: EER: 59, EIR: 55
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Ground floor apartment ● Two bedrooms Lounge/diner ● Fitted kitchen ● Stylish modern bathroom ● Economy 7 heating ● Attractive central atrium ● EPC Rating: D
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111 Old Hall Street, Liverpool Reduced to £95,000
Cornwallis Street, Liverpool £79,950
Calder Road, Liverpool £69,950
Burroughs Gardens, Liverpool Reduced to £66,000
● 19th floor Apartment ● Stunning River & Estuary views ● One double bedroom area ● Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen ● Shower room ● EPC Current Rating: EER: 83, EIR: 79
One bedroom apartment ● Undercroft parking Close to City centre ● One double bedroom ● Lounge/diner ● Tenanted under A.S.T. agreement ● EPC Rating: E
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Church Road West, Walton £64,950
Feltwell Road, Anfield £64,950
Harebell Street, Kirkdale £30,000
Westminster Road, Liverpool Offers Over £15,000
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End terrace house ● Requires repair and modernisation ● UPVC double glazed windows ● Gas central heating system ● Two bedrooms ● Through lounge/dining room ● Available with NO CHAIN ● EPC Rating: E
NOTICE OF OFFER Flat 6, 147 Westminster Road, Liverpool L4 4LW We would advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £16,000. Any person wishing to increase on this offer should notify the agents of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts. Venmores - Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2SH, Tel: 0151 236 4400
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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
Two bedroom first floor apartment ● Through lounge/diner ● Secure gated parking ● Double glazed windows ● Security alarm system ● Electric heating system ● Available with NO CHAIN! ● EPC rating C
City Branch Sales 0151 236 4400 Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2SH
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CATHARINE ST | L8 £129,950
PRINCES GARDENS | L3 £99,950
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QUEBEC QUAY | L3 £161,950
MARINERS ROAD | L23 £370,000
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THE COLONNADES | L3 £250,000
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HAHNEMANN ROAD | L4 £75,000
THE REACH | L3 £75,000
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HARKBRIDGE DRIVE | L7 £124,950
HERONDALE ROAD | L18 £675 PCM
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BOWRING PARK AVENUE | L16 £795 PCM ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Extended semi detached house 3 bedrooms 3 reception rooms Bathroom Kitchen GCH DG Gardens
BURFORD ROAD | L16 £650 PCM ● ● ● ● ● ●
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HUNTS CROSS AVENUE | L25 £795 PCM ● ● ● ● ● ●
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PADSTOW ROAD | L16 £849 PCM ● ● ● ● ● ●
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NEW HOMES Moving made easier By Katie McLoughlin
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OVELL has a range of ways to make getting onto the property ladder easier at its Sevenoaks development in Rock
Ferry. One of the incentives offered at the Wirral site is Help to Buy, which makes owning a home easier and more affordable than ever before so potential buyers can break out of the rental cycle. Prices range from £120,995 to £130,995 for a selection of three bedroom homes at Sevenoaks, on Bedford Road. The Help to Buy scheme could make moving home easier as the scheme reduces the initial cost of owning a home by 20% and helps those wishing to take their first or next step onto the property ladder. Customers at the popular development can defer paying 20% of the initial price. The outstanding balance is covered by an equity loan from the Government. All properties at the development come complete with modern fitted bathrooms and kitchens, giving them the edge over second-hand homes. With the potential to save residents even more money on their fuel bills, the homes also include a number of eco-friendly features such as energy efficient gas boilers. And, as an extra incentive, the homes at Sevenoaks are ready to move into, with carpets, blinds
and white goods included, saving homebuyers even more money while offering a hassle-free move. Anne-Marie O’Doherty, field sales manager for Lovell, said: “Homebuyers often think that when a home has an affordable price tag that there won’t be any room for luxuries. However, we have proved this theory wrong with the impressive high-standard that the homes are finished to,
combined with added extras including carpets, blinds and white goods. “With the addition of the Help to Buy offer, we’re making moving home easier and more affordable than ever before. The scheme is an ideal option for people who thought they had been priced out of the property market. It makes moving possible for many who may have
otherwise been unable to do so. But we can also tailor incentives to suit different purchasers’ needs and there’s no obligation for those who just want to visit our site and find out more.” ■ Visit the marketing suite and show homes at Sevenoaks, off Bedford Road, Rock Ferry, Thursday to Monday 10am-5pm, call 0151 644 9906 or visit www.lovellnewhomes.co.uk.
■ Homes at Sevenoaks come with carpets and white goods
Take these steps and you’ll become more ‘mortgage fit’
■ David Wilson Homes' Claremount Gardens development in Kirkdale
DAVID Wilson Homes North West is urging Liverpool homebuyers to get ‘mortgage fit’ to avoid missing out on the Help to Buy scheme, announced in the 2013 Budget. In order to help local homebuyers make the most of the scheme, which is available at David Wilson Homes’ Liverpool developments, the housebuilder has published six top tips to enable customers to get mortgage fit and avoid missing out on the home they want. Steve Jackson, sales director at David Wilson Homes North West, said: “The Help to Buy scheme is the biggest single development in the housing market for the last
five years and is already leading to surging numbers of enquiries. “However, in order to benefit from the scheme, customers must be eligible for a mortgage, and we’re encouraging homebuyers to take a few simple steps to improve their credit score and make them more attractive to lenders.” 1. Check your credit score: You can do this online with the two main credit reference agencies, Experian and Equifax. Ensure all information is correct and if it isn’t, request they change it. 2. Know your limits: If you have existing credit such as credit cards and loans, ensure you keep up the minimum repayments
and try not to get too close to your credit limit. 3. Family connection: If a family member, partner or housemate has a poor credit score, keep your finances separate. 4. It’s all in your history: As many as one in 10 has no credit history and are often viewed as less credible, as lenders have no information to base their decision on. 5. Get on the electoral roll: This can show lenders you have a ‘stable’ lifestyle. 6. Be consistent: Double check your application and be consistent. ■ David Wilson Homes has developments in Kirkdale – call 0844 8113366 or visit www.dwh.co.uk.
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WALLASEY, £850pcm
LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE, £795pcm
AIGBURTH, £750pcm
AINTREE, £725pcm
SITUATED in a cul-de-sac off Broadway Avenue is this substantial, four bedroom semi-detached home. The property is within the catchment areas of good schools, and has gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. Downstairs is a hall with cloakroom off, two good sized living rooms, plus a fitted kitchen/breakfast room. Upstairs are three well proportioned bedrooms, in addition to a bathroom with separate wc. A further bedroom is located on the second floor. Outside are gardens to the front and rear. The property is being offered on an unfurnished basis. ■ Boughey & Dalziel, 0151 638 6255
AVAILABLE to let is this contemporary, two bedroom apartment which boasts stunning river views. The apartment, located in the prestigious Kings Waterfront development, is situated in the heart of Liverpool’s King Dock and offers easy access to Liverpool ONE, as well as a wealth of restaurants and bars. In brief, the accommodation comprises a lounge, brand new, high specification fitted kitchen, two bedrooms (master with en-suite), and a contemporary bathroom. Outside, secure parking is available at extra cost. The property is being offered on an unfurnished basis. ■ Venmore, 0151 236 4400
ATTRACTIVE and spacious, this two bedroom, first floor apartment forms part of a Victorian villa offering stunning views over Sefton Park. Inside comprises an open-plan lounge/dining area, modern fully fitted kitchen, as well as two double bedrooms and a large bathroom. Additional benefits include gas central heating, period features, and easy access to a wealth of amenities. The property, which has an EPC rating of E, also has the use of a roof terrace with fantastic views of Sefton Park, plus there is allocated parking. The apartment has been furnished to a high standard. ■ Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923
AVAILABLE to let is this three bedroom detached house. The property, located in a very popular residential area, is close to schools, shops and amenities. Inside, the well planned accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall, downstairs wc, lounge, dining room, and fitted kitchen. To the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from double glazing and central heating. Outside is extensive parking to the front, while to the rear is a garden part laid to lawn. The property is being offered on an unfurnished basis. ■ Abode, 0151 909 3003
LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE, £795pcm
MOSSLEY HILL, £525pcm
WALLASEY, £670pcm
AIGBURTH, £600pcm
AVAILABLE to let is this spacious, two bedroom apartment located in a prestigious Grade II-listed building. Inside, the accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway and open-plan living room with a modern fitted kitchen, as well as a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, second bedroom, and main bathroom. The property benefits from 24-hour concierge, plus parking which may be available to let via the management company for an additional fee. The apartment, which has an EPC rating of C, is furnished and boasts a fantastic city centre location within walking distance of amenities. ■ Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923
THIS attractive, two bedroom ground floor apartment is located in a highly desirable residential area. Inside, the accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall and lounge with open-plan fitted kitchen which has integrated appliances and a breakfast bar area. There are also two bedrooms, and a main bathroom with a white suite. Outside the property offers communal gardens, together with allocated and visitors’ parking areas. The property, which is carpeted throughout, is unfurnished and boasts convenient access to a wealth of restaurants, bars and shops. ■ Venmore, 0151 734 6890
THIS modern, three bedroom end row house is located in a popular residential area. In brief, the accommodation comprises a cloaks/wc, lounge, and dining room, as well as a fitted kitchen with a gas hob, oven, fridge, freezer, and washing machine. There is also a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, plus two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property, which has the added benefit of including carpets and curtains, is being offered on an unfurnished basis. Additional benefits include gas central heating and double glazing. No pets or DSS preferred. ■ Bakewell & Horner, 0151 638 6313
THIS attractive, two bedroom first floor apartment is in popular development The Spinnakers on Riverside Drive. Inside, the accommodation has been tastefully decorated throughout, and briefly comprises an entrance hall, open-plan lounge and a kitchen with breakfast area. Two double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the accommodation. The property enjoys a great location close to Aigburth Cricket Ground and Otterspool Promenade. Additional benefits include double glazing, electric heating and allocated parking. The property is unfurnished. ■ Abode, 0151 601 3003
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Listed riverside home By Katie McLoughlin
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ET in the heart of a leafy south Liverpool conservation area, this Grade II listed Regency villa has an abundance of charm and character. Built in the 1840s for the Rathbone family, the semidetached villa was later inhabited by the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Henry Cotton. The house has a wealth of period features, including iron balconies, original window shutters and stucco render. Situated in the Grassendale Park area, this historic home enjoys easy access to Cressington Park train station and boasts views of the River Mersey. A vestibule with stained glass windows provides entry to this substantial home, with an inviting hall with deep skirting boards, wide architraves and a cornice ceiling, leading to a cloakroom/ wc and three reception room. Both the drawing room and dining room have French doors with original shutters, along with original cornicing and picture rails. The study has an original mantelpiece and a sash window
providing a view over the mature rear garden. A kitchen/dining area completes the ground floor. Again, the kitchen enjoys pleasant views over the rear garden. A grand staircase leads to the first floor, where there are four bedrooms. The master bedroom
enjoys stripped wood flooring, a sash window and a contemporary fitted en-suite with a double shower cubicle and heated towel rail. A large double bedroom, bedroom two also has an en-suite with a bath and separate shower cubicle. A family bathroom with
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contemporary suite completes the first floor. The property also has a cellar, split into seven rooms. Outside is a double garage and established gardens with lawns, flowerbeds, trees and views. ■ Grassendale Park, £750,000; Venmore, 0151 733 9000
■ This substantial period home was home to the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside
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F you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride. While you’ll (hopefully) build the home of your dreams, it can be a long, stressful and expensive process and there are lots of things to consider before the building work can begin. Unless you’re able to section off part of your garden and get planning permission to build on it, you’ll obviously need a plot of land. Finding a plot that already has detailed planning permission for a house will remove much of the risk, but, of course, it’s unlikely to be the house you want. Unless the plans can be changed, you may prefer to take a risk on a plot without planning permission, or with outline planning permission – this grants permission on the principle that the land can be developed, while detailed planning specifies the design of the building. Finding a suitable plot can be a
Want the thrill of building your own home? The first steps are finding a plot of land and a good architect, says JULIA GRAY struggle, especially in big cities. You can search for land on property websites such as www.zoopla.co.uk and www.rightmove.co.uk, where it’s for sale through estate agents.
■ Finding the right land can be hard
Land agents, who specialise in selling land, and auction houses are often a better bet, as are specialist plot websites such as PlotSearch whcih can be found at www.buildstore.co.uk. Local newspapers and property magazines may contain ads for land for sale, or you could place a “land wanted” ad. You could even drive or cycle around your search area, looking for land that’s for sale or may be suitable as a building plot. Don’t discount derelict buildings – knocking something down and starting again can be a good way to get a great plot, and sometimes the property doesn’t have to be derelict for the numbers to stack up. As well as the location and chances of obtaining planning
permission, consider the true value of the land (or rather its value to you) and how you can get services and vehicles to it. Poor access will make the project harder and more expensive, and could even stop it from getting off the ground. As well as a plot, a good architect is essential. Not only will they translate your vision into reality, they can also enhance it with ideas of their own, coming up with things you hadn’t thought of and solving problems. Even once the plans are done, a good architect is invaluable, as they can help you obtain planning permission, can manage the build and the pre-build process, and can source and manage the various professionals and contractors needed. While you can do this yourself, it’s not something to be recommended for novice self-builders, although it doesn’t seem to deter most of those featured on Grand Designs.
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK THE new Black & Decker FSMH1621 Steam-mop Deluxe + Steambuster (£149.99, Argos), pictured, is a really quick and easy way to clean wooden, laminate, tiled, vinyl and stone floors, including marble. Simply pour tap water into the mop’s tank (a built-in filtering system
protects it from limescale) with the plastic jug provided, press the “on” button and it’s ready to use in seconds – once the tank changes from red to blue, you’re good to go. At the press of another button, you can select the surface you’re mopping to dispense the right amount
of steam for the job. The mop head swivels for easy cleaning and there’s a really long power lead and two cleaning pads, so if one gets dirty, you can quickly change it (they attach with Velcro) and pop them in the wash afterwards – they last for more than 100 wash cycles.
The steam kills 99.9% of bacteria and germs. The water tank is also a detachable handheld steam cleaner, which is a stroke of genius. It comes with different attachments for different jobs and can be used for cleaning everything from greasy ovens to grimy grout.
Around 13,000 people built their own homes in 2011 alone
■ Ice cream scoop £1.50, from www. sainsburys. co.uk
■ Barbar tray, £5 each, from www.ikea.co.uk
BIT OF ALL WHITE IF your white melamine furniture is anything like mine, it’s yellowed over time. Re-whiten it by sanding it, and painting it with melamine primer, then apply melamine topcoat or use white gloss, satinwood or eggshell – it’ll look new.
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