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The Wirral News ● Wednesday, August 7, 2013
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Family finds the ideal home
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ITH a baby on the way, Wirral househunters Florentina and Iulius Manea needed to get their feet onto the first rung of the property ladder.
Florentina, 32, and Iulius, 35, who both work as support workers for Wirral Autistic Society, had been renting a home in Bebington. When they found out they were expecting their first child they decided they wanted to settle, and the time was right to buy their first home. A recommendation from a friend led the couple to Lovell’s Fountain Court development in Tranmere, which ticked all the boxes for Florentina, Iulius and baby Zara, now six months old.
● Iulius and Florentina with baby Zara Code: NA New mum Florentina said: “We visited Fountain Court once and decided there and then to reserve a home. We
already knew a family living on the development who told us about their experience, so we felt comfortable going ahead with the purchase. We’re now settled and happy in our new home.” The couple purchased a three-bedroom property at Fountain Court, with plenty of room for a growing family. Florentina added: “It’s a great family home and I feel settled knowing we own our own home rather than renting.” Being brand new, their house is also easy to manage and maintain, with a fully fitted kitchen and bathroom – all very convenient for a family with a young baby. The location suited them, too, as the development has
DETACHED ● Long Hey Road, Caldy, £1,995pcm
RECENTLY modernised, this executive residence boasts four double bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property, which is available part-furnished, comprises a hallway,
downstairs bathroom, three reception rooms, modern fitted kitchen with appliances and separate utility room. To the first floor are four double bedrooms and two further bathrooms.
Externally there are substantial, well maintained gardens as well as off-road parking and a garage. ● Bradshaw Farnham & Lea, West Kirby: 0151 625 8899
APARTMENT ● Ennisdale Drive, West Kirby, £575pcm
IDEAL for a professional couple or a single occupant, this two bedroom, ground floor apartment is within walking distance of shops and a bus route straight into
the centre of West Kirby. Having been refurbished 18 months ago, the apartment has a modern interior and an EPC rating of D. Available to let unfurnished,
it has two good sized bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and living room with space for a dining table. ● Karl Tatler, West Kirby: 0151 625 6555
good transport links and local shops and a selection of primary schools and secondary schools are all within easy walking distance. The area’s leisure facilities, including a cinema, swimming pool and Mersey Park, all complement the family-friendly development. A selection of semidetached homes is available at Fountain Court on Whitford Road, Tranmere, including the three bedroom Alverley, which comes complete with a downstairs cloakroom and wc. Properties are priced from £109,995, but the initial outlay could be as low as £87,996 if purchased with Help to Buy.
● The Avonley show home at Fountain Court, Tranmere Code: NA
Customers own 100% of their new home but only need an 80% mortgage, thanks to Help to Buy, the government-backed scheme designed to help all new homebuyers.
● For more details on
Lovell’s Fountain Court development, call 0151 653 0715, email sales. northwest@lovell.co.uk or log onto the website www.lovellnewhomes.co.uk.
DETACHED ● Thingwall Drive, Thingwall, £995pcm
UNFURNISHED and extremely spacious, this detached bungalow occupies a highly sought-after location with ease of access through to Heswall or West Kirby. The property, with an EPC rating of E, has gas central heating and double glazing.
Surrounded by gardens, the property comprises a hallway, spacious living room, 32ft conservatory, fitted kitchen and utility room. There are three bedrooms which have fitted furniture plus two modern white bathrooms, one of which has
a shower. Outside, there is ample offroad parking, a garage and well-maintained gardens. No smokers; enquire on pets. ● Clive Watkin Partnership, Heswall: 0151 342 4422
DETACHED ● Leighton Road, Neston, £1,800pcm
SET within sandstone walled grounds with a secure electric-gated entrance, this Victorian property is packed with original features. The ground floor has an entrance hall, two lounges, a dining room with original working fireplace, large office with patio doors to the
garden and a fitted dining kitchen with range oven. The basement has a cloakroom/wc, gymnasium, table tennis room and a laundry/boiler room. The first floor has five double bedrooms – two with sinks, four with original working fireplaces – plus two
bathrooms with shower cubicles. Outside, there is ample parking for six cars, three brick-built sheds and a large garden. No smokers or DSS. EPC rating: F. ● Grosvenor Properties, Heswall: 0151 342 3465