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The Wirral News ● Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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IRST time buyers in Wirral could now move to an awardwinning development after Lovell scooped a Best Starter Home prize at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
The What House? Awards are an annual event which recognise the best the UK housing industry has to offer. Lovell was honoured with a bronze award for its two bedroom Hamilton house at Sevenoaks in Birkenhead. Not only impressed by the high standard of the development, the judges said: “Lovell offers such a wide range of schemes and incentives that the judges
felt should be acknowledged in addition to the property itself. With such a choice of financial packages at Sevenoaks, all first-time buyers should be able to get on the ladder.” Elaine Taylor, regional sales manager for Lovell, said: “It’s a real honour to have been recognised for the quality and affordability of our homes in Birkenhead at the highest possible level. “It’s fantastic to be noted as a company setting the standard for the industry by building homes first time buyers can afford and also be proud to call home.” It’s easy to see why Sevenoaks stood out for the judges as a great develop-
ment for first time buyers. Ideally located for all the amenities of Birkenhead, including the Pyramids Shopping Centre, it also enjoys easy access to Liverpool or Chester city centres by road or rail. Judges said the space on offer in the house made the layout “flexible,” and also commented on the choice of kitchens and tiles available, saying: “First-time buyers really can make this starter house a home.” The homes benefit from a number of eco-friendly features, including solar panels, water butts, recycling bins and compost bins. The solar panels enable residents to reduce the cost of their fuel bills –
FLAT ● Stoneway Court, Pensby Road, Heswall, £750pcm THIS spacious mews property is available immediately and has gas central heating and upvc glazing. Situated in the town centre, the property comprises a hall with stairs to the first floor. The first floor has a landing with intercom system, a lounge with upvc double glazed French doors overlooking the communal gardens, and a kitchen with integrated stainless steel electric fan assisted oven with gas hob and integrated fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There are two bedrooms, although one could be used as a dining room, plus a bathroom. To the second floor is the master bedroom with en-suite shower room. Outside are communal gardens and an allocated parking bay. ● Reeds Rains: 0151 342 6386
off-road parking. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, rear porch, store/wc and utility. To the first floor there is a landing, three bedrooms and a four piece bathroom. Externally, to the front there
Sevenoaks, call 0151 644 9906 or visit the website, www.lovell.co.uk/ sevenoaks.
● Comedian Hugh Dennis and Alan Dodds from Laufen present the award to Lovell’s Elaine Taylor and Anne-Marie O’Doherty, with Joanne Davies-Jones, managing director of whathouse.co.uk Code: NA
FLAT ● Sandringham Drive, Wallasey, £495pcm
THIS second floor flat is situated close to all amenities including the waterfront promenade and New Brighton train station, with links to Liverpool and Chester. Inside comprises a large reception room, fully fitted
SEMI-DETACHED ● Thornfield, Gills Lane, Barnston, £650pcm
THIS well-presented, three bedroom semi-detached home is situated in the highly desirable area of Barnston. The house has the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing. The property is situated on a corner plot, having gardens to both front and rear as well as
another feature which has appealed particularly to the first time buyer market. Current prices for three and four bedroom homes at Sevenoaks start at £129,995 through the Governmentbacked FirstBuy scheme, which helps purchasers by offering a 20% equity loan. Now in their 30th year, the What House? Awards are one of the most coveted new homes awards, celebrating the achievements of housebuilders and developers in the UK, large and small, across 21 categories. ● To find out more about
is a lawned garden with retained borders and to the rear a further lawned garden, graveled patio and off-road parking. The property is available at the start of February. No pets, smokers or DSS. ● Karl Tatler: 0151 342 5777
dining kitchen with oven, hob and extractor hood, fitted bathroom with shower over the bath and two bedrooms. The property also benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, carpets and vinyl flooring.
There are also blinds and a security intercom system. Externally, there is off-road parking. The property also enjoys views. ● Lets Go Properties: 0151 630 5888
APARTMENTS ● Osborne Court, Osborne Road, Oxton, £475-525pcm
AVAILABLE to rent are three, two bedroom apartments located in Oxton, close to amenities. Inside the apartments comprise a lounge, fitted kitchen with some appliances,
fitted bathroom with shower and two bedrooms. They also have the benefit of gas central heating, double glazing, gated off-road parking, an intercom entry system and some have an en-
suite bathroom. The building is for working tenants only. Early viewing is recommended. ● Barnes Property Management: 0151 653 3340