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06 DEC – 02 JAN 2014

LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE

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EDITOR’S LETTER... Welcome to the final Your Move of the year, and what a year it’s been. Whilst we can’t wait to get the new year off to a flying start, we couldn’t say goodbye to 2013 without a look back at the property market over the past 12 months. We round up what has been an exciting time for home buyers, landlords, agents and developers alike with the launch of schemes such as Help to Buy, plus our glamorous Your Move Property Awards was once again a highlight of the events calendar. And with festive preparations now truly underway, we’ve picked out some of the best gifts, decorations and events that are sure to make this year a cracker. Finally, we’d like to wish all of our readers a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. See you in 2014!

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06 Four Best Buys The top properties for sale

36 Six Best Lets The hottest lettings on the market 40 ON THE COVER Hot Topic 2013: A Year in Property

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45 Ask the Experts Your property questions answered

57 Interiors Our pick of perfect Christmas trees

47 Hot of the Press Work starts on Lovell’s Garston homes

60 ON THE COVER Talent Johnny Vegas chats to Your Move

48 News Noname Kitchens rescues customer’s 27-year-old kitchen

63 What’s Happening? Birthday celebrations at Bierkeller

51 ON THE COVER Guide to... Keeping your home warm

65 ON THE COVER What’s On? The best events around the city

53 Curriculum Vitae Brad Armstrong, associate solicitor in real estate at Cassell Moore Solicitors

67 What’s In Store? Top Christmas gifts on offer in Liverpool

55 Time Out Getting to know the property professionals

69 Food & Drink The Smugglers Cove at Albert Dock and where to go for winter warmers 70 Streetlife Santa arrives in style at Liverpool ONE Your Move

W H AT ’ S O N T H E M A R K E T ?

soUth roAd, liverpool l19

WilliAm goUldeN sales negotiator, Sutton Kersh vieW NoW 0151 734 0666

How much? Offers in excess of £675,000 Bedrooms Six Close to Grassendale Promenade with excellent views of the River Mersey. Nearby shops on Aigburth Road and Mersey Retail Park. Good local transport links. Benefits from Bright, spacious and elegant accommodation over three floors. The property consists of six bedrooms, a spacious dining kitchen, drawing room, lounge, formal dining room and five bathrooms. There are well maintained gardens to the front and rear. Agent’s view “The property and its gardens offer any prospective purchaser an enviable lifestyle. Viewing is essential to appreciate the space and elegance offered by this stunning semi-detached residence.”

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lyN FitzpAtrick property consultant, Keppie Massie Residential vieW NoW 0151 236 9660

How much? £117,5000 Bedrooms Two Close to Liverpool ONE and a short walk to Liverpool Marina and Albert Dock. Benefits from Very spacious accommodation with fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms, secure parking and a balcony. Agent’s view “‘This bigger than average second floor apartment has recently been reduced and offers ideal accommodation for a first time buyer or investor. It is situated in the popular City Quay development.”

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How much? Offers in excess of £200,000 Bedrooms Four Close to Train station and other good commuting links and local amenities. Benefits from Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, integral garage, well-maintained front and rear gardens, double glazing, gas central heating. Agent’s view “This extended detached property is suitable for a family. With three double bedrooms and an extra single bedroom the spacious accommodation has everything to offer.”

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FrANces lyoNs sales manager at City Residential vieW NoW 0151 231 6100

How much? £220,000 Bedrooms Two Close to Located in the heart of Liverpool ONE with immediate access to the shops, bars and restaurants of the development. It is also opposite Albert Dock. Benefits from The apartment boasts plenty of storage with additional bespoke fitted wardrobes and comes fully fitted with Luxaflex blinds. The apartment also benefits from a secure allocated parking space. Agent’s view “One Park West offers arguably the most desirable location in the city. The apartment comprises of an entrance hall, open plan living/dining area, fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, master en suite shower room and bathroom. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the high specification of this apartment.”

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£1,200,000

£850,000

ELMSLEY ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL, L18

THE SERPENTINE, LIVERPOOL, L19

A beautiful detached residence, imposing Victorian elevations, six bedrooms, formal dining room & bespoke family area & kitchen, sitting room & spacious utility room, converted basement comprising cinema room, EPC - E

A beautiful detached residence, orangery/conservatory, formal dining room & family room, spacious family dining kitchen, utility & laundry room, six spacious bedrooms, master bedroom with en-suite, family bathroom/wc, EPC - E

W NE

£795,000

£575,000

FULWOOD PARK, LIVERPOOL, L17

BARONCROFT ROAD, WOOLTON, L25

Principal part of a Victorian mansion, constructed c/1838, five bedrooms, spacious dining room & reception hall, sweeping adam style staircase, fitted kitchen/morning room, spacious lounge, cellar under entire area of property, gardens, EPC - G

Individual detached residence, substantial & mature gardens, four/five bedrooms, spacious lounge & attractive orangery, office/study & formal dining room, quality breakfast kitchen & ground floor wc, sitting room/possible 5th bedroom, EPC - D W E NERIC P

£450,000

£449,950

SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, LIVERPOOL, L25

CENTRAL AVENUE, ECCLESTON PARK, L34

A beautiful period residence, Grade II listed status, semi detached, four/five bedrooms, accommodation over three floors, sleeping accommodation to ground floor, living accommodation to first floor, laundry/utility room, EPC - C

Traditional detached residence, four bedrooms & en-suite to bedroom three, formal dining room, quality fitted kitchen, laundry & utility room, stylish & modern bathroom & wc, attached out-buildings, garage & substantial driveway, EPC - E W E NERIC P

W NE

£440,000

£399,950

TEASVILLE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18

GLENDYKE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18

A traditional semi detached house, substantial family accommodation, lounge & sitting room & morning room, dining kitchen & utility room, four double bedrooms, en-suite shower room, family bathroom, EPC - D

A spacious detached residence, ideal family accommodation, spacious reception hallway, lounge & dining room, morning room & fitted kitchen, three bedrooms & bathroom & separate wc, Mostly Double Glazed, GCH, garage, EPC - E

W NE

£375,000

£289,950

£285,000

£279,950

RANELAGH DR NORTH, L19 Detached, four substantial bedrooms, dining room & lounge, morning room, EPC - F

BUCKINGHAM AVE, L17 Mid terraced, lounge & dining room, five bedrooms, morning room, EPC - E

HALLVILLE ROAD, L18 Mid terraced, four bedrooms, restored and improved, open plan family room, EPC - D

ISLEHAM CLOSE, L19 Modern detached, four bedrooms, lounge through to dining room, conservatory, EPC - C

£275,000

£225,000

£220,000

£219,950

COMFREY GROVE, L26 Detached, four bedrooms, dining kitchen, utility room, study / second lounge, EPC - D

ARCHERFIELD ROAD, L18 Semi detached bungalow, two bedrooms, lounge & dining room, EPC - D

HEATHFIELD ROAD, L15 Corner end terrace, lounge & dining room, morning room, four bedrooms, EPC - E

AMPTHILL ROAD, L17 Substantial terraced, over three floors, three bedrooms, lounge, morning room, EPC - D

W E NERIC P

W NE

£215,000

SOUTH MOSSLEY HILL RD Semi detached, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, conservatory, EPC - F

BESSBROOK ROAD, L17 End terraced, five bedrooms, lounge, dining room, morning room, kitchen, EPC - E

£210,000

£200,000

OKEHAMPTON RD, L16 Semi detached, morning room, three bedrooms, through lounge, EPC - D

MATHER AVENUE, L18 Semi detached, three bedrooms, open plan lounge through to dining room, EPC - E

W NE

£189,950

OIEO £184,950

£180,000

£172,000

PITVILLE AVENUE, L18 Mid town house, open plan kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms, lounge, EPC - D

CROSSLEY DRIVE, L15 Extended semi detached, open plan lounge, dining room, four bedrooms, EPC - D

OLIVE MOUNT ROAD, L15 Semi detached, three bedrooms, kitchen & lounge, conservatory, entrance hall, EPC - C

CHURCH RD NORTH, L15 Semi detached, three bedrooms, dining room & lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC - D

W NE

W E NERIC P

£159,950

£155,000

£149,950

BARNDALE ROAD, L18 End terraced, two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC - E

LIDDERDALE ROAD, L15 Substantial mid terraced, four bedrooms, three reception rooms, kitchen, EPC - D

BRIARDALE ROAD, L18 Corner end terraced, three bedrooms, two reception rooms, recently re-furbished, EPC - E

BIRCH GROVE, L15 Semi detached, three bedrooms, hall, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC - C

£145,000

£127,500

£105,000

BELPER STREET, L19 End terraced, lounge & dining room, fitted kitchen, four bedrooms, EPC - awaiting

ROSSLYN STREET L17 Mid terraced, refurbished, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, EPC - D

GREGORY CLOSE, L16 Semi Detached, lounge with dual aspect, kitchen, two spacious bedrooms, EPC - D

LINNET LANE, L17 First floor apartment, entrance hall, lounge & kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, EPC - D

W NE

£169,950

W NE

NE W

£90,000

£89,950

TAUNTON STREET, L15 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, dining kitchen, EPC - D

FINGLAND ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, part DG, GCH, EPC - D

BRAVERY COURT, L19 Purpose built third floor apartment, two bedrooms & guest bathroom/wc, EPC - C

Public Notice 8 Eastwood, Liverpool L17 7ED We are acting for the mortgagees in possession and have received an offer of £305,000 for the above mentioned property. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the agent before exchange of contracts takes place. Sutton Kersh 40-42 Allerton Road, Liverpool L18 1LN

FALKNER STREET, L8 Georgian town house, four bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms, EPC - E

PERCY STREET, L8 Grade ll Listed town house, two two bedroom flats, four one bedroom flats, EPC - D

£209,950

£164,500

CANNING STREET, L8 A stunning duplex apartment, in converted grade 2 listed town house, EPC - F

ALEXANDRA TOWER, L3 Eighth floor apartment, two double bedrooms, river views, open plan kitchen, parking, EPC - C

W NE

£459,000

W NE

£480,000

PRNEW IC E

£134,995

£132,950

£129,950

ALEXANDRA TOWER, L3 Sixth floor apartment, two bedrooms, river views, open plan living area, kitchen, EPC - C

MAYFIELDS, L4 Semi detached house, generous sized plot, three bedrooms, garage, EPC - D

ASHBURNHAM WAY, L3 A modern Mid Town House, Three Bedrooms, Without Chain, EPC - C

BEETHAM PLAZA, L3 Fifth floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, stylish kitchen, EPC - C

£110,000

£85,000

£84,950

ORWELL ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, EPC - D

CHANCELLOR COURT, L8 Second floor apartment, two double bedrooms, open plan living area, parking, EPC - C

BOLD STREET, L1 Third floor apartment, desirable and convenient location, one bedroom, EPC - D

STATEN COURT, L1 Third floor apartment, one bedroom, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, EPC - C

£72,000

£69,950

£53,000

£19,500

SANDBECK STREET, L8 Mid terrace house, two bedroom, living room, contemporary kitchen, bathroom, EPC - D

LONDON ROAD, L3 First floor apartment, open plan living area, double bedroom, fitted kitchen, EPC- D

WOODBINE STREET, L5 Mid terrace house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, large kitchen, EPC - D

LYDIA ANN STREET, L1 Second floor apartment, one bedroom, 25% shared ownership, EPC - B

W NE

£149,950

W NE

£260,000

£235,000

£210,000

£189,950

BRIDGE GARDENS, L12 Detached house, 4 bedrooms - master ensuite, ground floor wc, lounge, EPC - C

BRIDGE GARDENS, L12 Detached house, 4 bedrooms - master ensuite, hall, lounge & dining room, EPC - C

ALDER ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom, ORP, EPC - E

CASTLEVIEW ROAD, L12 Extended semi detached , three bedrooms, lounge and dining room, EPC - C

W NE

£165,000

£164,950

£159,995

SWANSIDE AVENUE, L14 Extended detached house, 2/3 bedrooms, lounge & dining room, conservatory, EPC - E

HAMPTON COURT RD, L12 Semi detached, no chain, 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, EPC - D

MARLOWE DRIVE, L12 Extended detached, 4 bedrooms - master ensuite, 3 reception rooms, EPC - D

GRENADIER DRIVE, L12 Town house property, 3 bedrooms - master ensuite, gf wc & utility room, DG, EPC - C

£158,000

£144,950

£119,000

£117,950

SANDFORTH ROAD, L12 Semi detached, improvement works required, no chain, three bedrooms, EPC - F

GRAYLING DRIVE, L12 Detached, no chain, 3 bedrooms, lounge & dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC - C

BASIL GRANGE, L12 Ground floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge, modern kitchen, EPC - C

GUERNSEY ROAD, L13 Terrace house, 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom, GCH, EPC - D

£115,000

£109,950

£105,995

OIEO £100,000

DEYSBROOK LANE, L12 Terrace, 3 bedrooms, lounge, conservatory, kitchen, storage room, GCH, DG, EPC - D

IVERNIA ROAD, L4 End terrace property, 3 bedrooms, porch & hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen, EPC - E

FERGUSON ROAD, L11 Semi detached house, 3 bedrooms, sitting room, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC - E

DUNDALE ROAD, L13 Terrace, no chain, 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, extended kitchen, EPC - D

W NE

£179,950

W NE

£99,950

£98,500

£95,000

CONIFER CLOSE, L9 Semi detached bungalow, 2 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge, inner hall, EPC - D

SANDEMAN ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, 2 bedrooms, porch, lounge, kitchen/diner, ensuite, EPC - C

SYLVANIA ROAD, L4 Mid terrace property, 3 bedrooms, vestibule & entrance hall, lounge, dining room, EPC - D

COBHAM AVENUE, L9 Terrace, no chain involved, 3 bedrooms, hall, lounge, dining room, EPC - D

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£94,995

£89,950

£79,995

£79,950

EAST LANCASHIRE RD, L11 Ext town house, 3 bedrooms, o/p lounge/dining room, DGW, GCH, EPC - C

CAPRICORN CRES, L14 Semi detached, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen & dining Room, conservatory, EPC - C

CHERRY LANE, L4 Extended mid terrace property, no chain, 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, EPC - D

CAPRICORN CRES, L14 Mid town house, no chain, 2 bedrooms, vestibule, lounge, dining room, EPC - D

W NE

W E NERIC P

W NE

£75,000

£74,950

£70,000

HURLINGHAM ROAD, L4 Mid town, no chain involved, 3 bedrooms, hall, lounge, breakfast kitchen, EPC - D

WINSKILL ROAD, L11 End terrace, 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom, DGW, GCH EPC - D

HEBDEN ROAD, L11 Semi detached, 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, modern kitchen, EPC - C

DOUGLAS ROAD, L4 Terrace, 3 bedrooms, hallway, lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC - G

W E NERIC P

£65,000

£64,950

£59,995

£59,950

BUTTERFIELD STREET, L4 Mid terrace house, three bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge, dining room, EPC - G

CLANFIELD ROAD, L11 Terraced property, two bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, EPC - D

PENDENNIS STREET, L6 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC - E

HASELBEECH CRES, L11 Terrace, no chain involved, 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, EPC - D

£1,250pcm

£750pcm

£725pcm

HILLCROFT ROAD, L25 Detached house, three reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, EPC - F

AVONMORE AVENUE, L18 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, modern fitted kitchen, bathroom, EPC - D

CHURCH ROAD, L25 Period property, three bedroomed, two reception rooms, gas central heated

WATERLOO ROAD, L3 Two bedroom, duplex apartment, unfurnished, open plan living area, EPC - C

£650pcm

WATERLOO WAREHOUSE, L3 Three bedrooms, duplex apartment, unfurnished, allocated parking, fitted kitchen

BEDFORD STREET STH, 7 Second floor apartment, two bedrooms, living room / kitchen, EPC - C

£595pcm

ABBOTSFORD ROAD, L11 Semi detached property, three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/diner, EPC - D

HIGHFIELD ROAD, L13 Double fronted terrace property, 3 bedrooms, lounge & dining room, inner hall, EPC - E

W NE

£700pcm

£595pcm

£550pcm

£495pcm

£475pcm

MARLOWE DRIVE, L12 Semi detached house, two bedrooms, double glazed, gas central heating, EPC - D

ACORN COURT, L8 House, double bedroom, fully furnished, double glazed, EPC - C

BINGLEY ROAD, L4 DSS accepted, three bedrooms, terrace, unfurnished, lounge / dining room, EPC - D

WESTMINSTER ROAD, L4 Spacious first floor apartment, three bedrooms, double galzing, EPC - TBC

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Lost your sale? Estate Agent H: 20 Estate Agent A: 4

Data collected between 27/9/2013 and 25/10/2013

Estate Agent B: 4

Includes postcodes L7, L8, L13, L15, L16, L17, L18, L19 and L25 (Source: Vizzi Homes)

Estate Agent C: 3

Estate Agent D: 3 Estate Agent E: 3 Estate Agent F: 2 Estate Agent G: 2

Abode Allerton: 1

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Mosspitts Lane, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £180,000

• Extended Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms Including an Extended Lounge • Extended Kitchen • Good Size Rear Garden • Driveway and Garden to Front

Sunnybank Road, Childwall, L16

Offers Over £265,000

£235,000

Oldfield Road, Grassendale, L19

Offers Over £210,000

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Extended Kitchen • Good Size Rear Garden • Off Road Parking

Stroma Road, Allerton, L18

Offers Over £200,000

Cooper Avenue North, Mossley Hill, L18 Offers Over £320,000

Wavertree Nook Road, Wavertree, L15 • Three Bedroom Mid Cottage Style Property • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen • Character Features • Modern Bathroom

Offers Over £220,000

School Lane, Woolton, L25

Offers Over £180,000

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Diner • Mature Gardens to front and Rear • Nearby Woolton Village

Offers Over £225,000

• Three Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • Lounge, Sitting Room and Kitchen/Diner • Double Glazed • Gas Central heated • Gardens to Front and Rear

• Extended Semi-Detached House • Four bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Fitted Breakfast Kitchen • Desirable Residential Location

North Barcombe Road, Childwall, L16 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Conservatory • Gardens Front and Rear • Garage

• Three Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Extended Kitchen • Garage • Garden to rear with Summer House

• Three Bedroom Well Presented Semi Detached • High Specification Kitchen and Bathroom • Converted Garage • Two Double Bedrooms • Good Size Rear Garden

Riverbank Road, Grassendale, L19 •

Benmore Road, Mossley Hill, L18 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Recently Renovated Throughout • Modern Fitted Kitchen/Diner • Modern Bathroom • Newly Fitted Carpets

Donalds Way, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £230,000

• Detached Bungalow • Two Double Bedrooms • Modern Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • Lounge

Offers Over £185,000

Childwall Valley Road, Childwall, L16 • 3 Bedroom Semi Detached Plus Loft Room • 2 Reception Rooms • Good Size Kitchen • Double Glazed • Gas Central Heated

Offers Over £210,000

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Brabant Road, Aigburth, L17

• Four Bedroom Mid Terrace • Upgraded Character Property • Three Double Bedrooms • Lounge • Open Plan Dining Room/Sitting Room

Offers Over £220,000 Barndale Road, Allerton, L18

Offers Over £155,000

• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • Not Overlooked to Rear

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Rundle Road, Aigburth, L17 • Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms • Good Size Modern Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • Double Glazed

Offers Over £150,000 Kenyon Road, Allerton, L15

Offers Over £125,000

• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms • Walking Distance Of Allerton Road • Great Investment Opportunity • Sought After Location

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Boxdale Road, Allerton, L18

Offers Over £150,000

• Three Bedroom End Terrace • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen • Gas Central Heating • No Chain

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Brodie Avenue, Mossley Hill, L19

Offers Over £250,000

• Four Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • Lounge, Dining Room • Morning Room, Sun Room • Ground Floor WC • Modern Kitchen with Appliances

We are delighted with the service we have received from Abode. All staff have been efficient and courteous and have been a pleasure to deal with. Furthermore we were thrilled to have had a firm offer after only five days, due to your brilliant teamwork.” Margaret & Geoff Case, vendors of Holmefield Avenue, Grassendale

Endsleigh Road, L22

Offers over £235,000

• Four bedrooms

Edge Lane, L23

Offers over £165,000

• Extended to the ground floor

York Road, L23

• Balcony/sun terrace, Three receptions

• Character property, Three receptions

• Two receptions, Modern kitchen

• Garden, Good sized garage

• Good sized sunny rear/side gardens

• Gardens to front and rear

• Modern bathroom,Kitchen

• Three bedrooms, Bathroom, Driveway to rear

• Viewing receommended

Church Road, L21

£125,000

• NO CHAIN, Viewing highly recommended

Ridgewood Way, L9

Offers over £164,950

• NO CHAIN, Four good sized bedrooms

Ferndale Road, L22

• Three good sized bedrooms

• Two receptions, Kitchen

• Priced realistically, Two receptions

• Utility room, Landscaped rear garden

• Character property

• Kitchen/dining room, Driveway

• Garage, Driveway

• Courtyard, Well presented

Millennium Court, L23

Offers Over £170,000

Argyle Court, L23 • NO CHAIN

• Lift access, Two double bedrooms

• Two double bedrooms

• Lounge/dining room

• Balcony, En-suite

• Kitchen, Shower room

Offers over £130,000

• NO CHAIN, Three bedrooms

• Approx 100ft rear garden, Two receptions

• Viewing highly recommended

£145,000

• NO CHAIN, Three good sized bedrooms

£115,000

! T I D L SO Halifax Crescent, L23

! ! ! T T T I I I D D D L L L SO SO SO Manor Avenue, L23

Sandheys Avenue, L22

York Road, L23

DECEMBER OFFER! All new landlords get FREE RENT PROTECTION for 6 months All new applicants get HALF PRICE REFERENCING CALL NOW TO VIEW THESE PROPERTIES Allerton Road

Crawford Avenue

Morningside

Gladeville Road

Windsor Street

Abbeygate Apartments

£1100pcm

£750pcm

£700pcm

£650pcm

£625pcm

£595pcm

• Detached Bungalow • 3 Double bedrooms • Off Road Parking • Garage

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Reception Rooms • Flexi-Furnished • Close To Penny Lane

• Semi-detached house • Three bedrooms • Double glazed • Extended kitchen

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Reception rooms • Modern Kitchen And Bathroom • 5 Minutes From Sefton Park

• Large Four Bed Terrace • Unfurnished • Beautifully Renovated • Modern Fitted Kitchen

• Three Bedroom • Fully Fitted Kitchen • Intercom System • Secure Gated Parking

AVAILABLE TO LET Chapel Mews

Croxteth Road

Tudor Street

Kirk Road

Bala Street

Crosby Road South

£550pcm

£500pcm

£109 per week

£450pcm

£400pcm

£395pcm

• Two Bedroom Town House • Unfurnished • Parking • Available Now

• Two Bedrooms • First Floor Apartment • Modern Kitchen • Brand New Bathroom

• Two Bedrooms • Large Through Lounge • Double Glazing • Gas Central Heating

• Two bedrooms • Mid terrace property • Large through lounge

• Mid terrace property • Unfurnished • Two bedrooms

• One bedroom apartment • Ground floor • Unfurnished • Available Now!

FOR SALE

L17

STUNNING TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT

STUNNING DOUBLE BEDROOM PERIOD APARTMENT

The Colonnades £395,000

Ullet Road £159,950

A rare opportunity to purchase this stunning two bedroom apartment situated on the third floor of this prestigious waterfront development at the Albert Dock which is home to the Tate Gallery, Maritime Museum and a selection of stylish bars and restaurants. This bespoke apartment has been individually designed by the present owner and has many unique character features and having impressive views over the River Mersey towards New Brighton and the Pierhead. The property benefits from underground parking and 24 hour concierge.

A stunning two double bedroom period conversion apartment in Grade II listed building benefiting from a private residents landscaped gardens with secure parking. The property is within easy reach of Lark Lane and Allerton Road and there for close to a range of facilities including local shops bars and restaurants and is on the edge of Sefton Park. Offered for sale with no chain.

• Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment • Prestigious Albert Dock location

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Close to Sefton Park

• Third Floor Position • River Views

• Grade II Listed Building • No Chain

TO LET

WINNER OF BEST ESTATE AGENCY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

AN AMAZING THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT

Devonshire Road £750 pcm An amazing three bedroom apartment close to Sefton Park & Princes Park is available immediately! Available immediately, this is a really gem of a property with a stunning bathroom and wet room shower, offered on an unfurnished basis.

• Three Bedroom Apartment • Close to Liverpool City Centre

• Set over two levels • Available Immediately

WINNER OF BEST LETTING AGENCY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

HALEWOOD

SPEKE

GARSTON

HALEWOOD

W E NERIC P

W NE

Lakenheath Road, L26

Applewood Court, L26

Stapleton Avenue, L24

Garfourth Close, L19

Leathers Lane, L26

Padstow Close, L26

£79,995

£99,950

£89,950

£59,950

£124,450

£117,000

• 3 Bed Mid Terrace

• 2 Bed Apartment

• 2 Bed End Terrace

• 3 Bed Mid Terrace

• 3 Bed Semi-detached

• 2 Bed Bungalow

• No Chain

• Ground floor

• Spacious corner plot

• Gardens

• Conservatory

• Gardens

• Well maintained

• High standard finish

• No Chain

• EPC Grade C

• EPC Grade E

• EPC Grade C

Woolton Branch

• Wet Room • EPC Grade D

HALEWOOD

Woolton Branch

HALEWOOD

SPEKE W E NERIC P

W E NE RIC P

W E NERIC P

Mallard Close, L26

Torrington Drive, L26

Honeyhall Road, L26

All Saints Road

£159,950

£59,950

£115,000

£79,950

• 3 Bed Detached

• 2 Bed Mid Terrace

• Gardens

• Rear Garden

• Downstairs WC

• No Chain

• EPC Grade D

• EPC Grade C

Woolton Branch

WEST DERBY

WINNER OF BEST ESTATE AGENCY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

NORRIS GREEN

WEST DERBY VILLAGE

• 4 Bed End Terrace

• 3 Bed End Terrace

• Sizeable Gardens

• Gardens

• Garage

• No Chain

• EPC Grade D

• Awaiting EPC

Woolton Branch

NORRIS GREEN

WALTON

T LE

LD SO

T LE

T LE Aysgarth Avenue, L12

Scarsdale Road, L11

Faversham Road, L11

Rawcliffe Road, L9

£595pcm

£500pcm

£475pcm

• Two Bedrooms • Semi Detached Bungalow • GCH & DG • Rear Garden • Off Street Parking

• Three Bedrooms

• Two Bedrooms

• Five Bedrooms

• Mid Town House

• Mid Terrace

• Double Glazing

• Off Street Parking

• Gas Central Heating

• Rear Garden

• GCH & DG

• Double Glazing

SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Derby Branch

WEST DERBY

NORRIS GREEN

WALTON

KIRKBY LD SO

LD SO

Castlefield Road, L12

£143,000 Melwood Drive, L12

Angelica Drive, L11

£135,000

£130,000

• Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • DG & GCH • Gardens Front & Rear • EPC Grade E

• Four Bedrooms • Detached • Rear Garden • Off Street Parking • EPC Grade B

SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Derby Branch

**** SOLD IN A DAY **** THIS THREE BEDROOM END TERRACE LOCATED IN THE POPULAR WEST DERBY AREA IS LOCATED CLOSE TO LOCAL SHOPS, SCHOOLS AND TRANSPORT LINKS. The property briefly comprises of hallway, lounge and kitchen to the ground floor and three bedrooms and family bathroom to the first floor. Externally the property has a drive for off road parking and the rear garden is laid to lawn. Awaiting EPC. West Derby Branch

Woolton 0151 428 9484

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Crescent Road, L9

Thornhurst, L32

£119,000

£87,000

• Three Bedrooms Semi Detached GCH & DG Garage EPC Grade E

• Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Rear Garden • Off Street Parking • EPC Grade C

SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Derby Branch

FORMBY

HIGHTOWN

FORMBY

Ryeground Lane

Broomy Bank

Wicks Lane

£630,000

£475,000

£380,000

Reeds Rains are delighted to offer 'For Sale' with 'No Chain' involved this beautiful detached Victorian residence. Offering substantial living accommodation, generous garden in a popular residential part of Formby! 0.7 miles to Formby High street, 0.7 miles to train station, 0.2 miles to local primary school, 0.5 to high school and much more!!! Tastefully extended, well presented and maintained yet retaining many original features. Briefly comprising Porch, spacious reception hallway, three large, bright reception rooms modern fitted kitchen, shower room and sun lounge to the ground floor main residence. Large office with fitted utility room to side. To the first floor there are Five bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, to the front of the property is a pretty garden with carriage driveway, and a south facing private, generously sized, well stocked, mature garden to the rear! A charming family home! EPC Rating= E Formby Branch

WATERLOO

Reeds Rains are delighted to offer 'For Sale' this impressive FIVE bedroom detached character property (Edwardian/ Arts and Crafts House built c.1905) located in the popular residential village of Hightown. The property benefits from many original features (such as beamed ceilings; floor coverings, Mullion windows, cast iron fittings), spacious living accommodation, beautiful landscaped grounds and much more. Briefly comprising porch, cloak room, three reception rooms, kitchen, utility and pantry to the ground floor. To the first floor there are FIVE double bedrooms, bathroom and separate w/c. Externally the property is set within it's own landscaped grounds with driveway, carport and numerous outhouses. Early inspection advised to avoid disappointment! EPC Rating= E

Reeds Rains are delighted to offer For Sale with No Chain involved a beautiful, spacious family home. Located in a popular residential part of Formby with convenient access to local transport links, social amenities, schools, and situated in an enviable position on the edge of the Pinewoods close to the Beach and much more! Briefly comprising Hallway, W/C, Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen/ Dining room, and Master Bedroom with En-suite to the ground floor. To the first floor are Three Double Bedrooms and a family Bathroom. Externally there are gardens to the front and rear (Large South facing rear garden!), driveway and a double garage! Early inspection is highly advised to avoid disappointment! EPC Rating= D

Formby Branch

CROSBY

CROSBY D CE DU RE

D CE DU RE

W NE

Beach Lawn

College Road North

Chetwood Avenue

£589,950

£365,000

£229,950

A fantastic opportunity to acquire fantastic 8/9 bedroom period home in a much sought after over looking the River Mersey in Waterloo. Situated on Beach Lawn, this spacious property lies within easy reach of a range of local shops in Waterloo Village, a twenty minute drive to motorway links and further benefits from falling within the catchment area of many local primary and secondary schools. The property has retained many of its period features and briefly comprises of four floors that includes a basement with original fireplaces, a drawing room and then a kitchen/dining room which provides access into the rear garden. Externally, the generously sized rear garden is laid to lawn, with mature shrubbery and trees and provides access to a single and double garage to the rear of the garden. To the front is a paved patio area with mature shrubbery. This character filled property provides great scope and with some modernisation, could be made into stunning family home. Internal viewings a highly recommended to recognise the huge potential on offer.

Located in a most desirable location of Crosby, this four bed semi-detached family

Crosby Branch

home provides an abundance of character along with great living space. The property benefits from being situated within easy walking distance to Blundellsands train station as well as the great range of local shops Crosby village has to offer. Along with this the location of the period property also falls within the catchment area of many of the local primary and secondary schools making it an ideal family home.

Formby

Crosby

01704 878545 formby@reedsrains.co.uk

0151 924 2111 crosby@reedsrains.co.uk

Recently refurbished to a very high standard, this spacious three bed semi detached house is located just off Moor Lane. The property falls under the catchment area for many local primary and secondary schools which makes it an ideal proeprty for families. As well as this the property is within walking distance to the beautiful Moorside Park, Sainsburys and the local shops that Crosby village has to offer. The ground floor offers great living space and briefly comprises of front reception room, downstairs WC, modern kitchen with opening leading onto the rear reception room and double glazed patio doors leading onto the rear garden. To the first floor are three excellent sized bedrooms and a stunning bathroom complete with four piece suite. Externally, to the front, is an attractive paved garden with potted shrubs and a driveway. To the rear, the garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubbery surrounding. Along with this is also a linked outbuilding, formally the garage. This could be used as a separate study or office on one half, and on the other half can be used as a great storage space. Internal viewings highly recommended. Crosby Branch

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RESIDENTIAL Albert Dock, L3 £525,000

• Grade I Listed Albert Dock • Penthouse Apartment • Three Bedrooms Spacious Lounge • Fitted Kitchen

PUBLIC NOTICE

Keppie Massie are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £124950 for 265 South Ferry Quay Liverppol L3 4EE. nyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Keppie Massie Bulloch House 10 Rumford Place Liverpool L3 9DG 0151-2369660 before exchange of contracts. EPC Rating C

Beetham Tower, L3 £2,500pcm

• Superb 3 bedroom apartment • Views of the Mersey and Wirral • Master Bedroom With Dressing Room • En-Suite, Guest Room • Tenants Fees May Apply

Kingsway, L22 £650pcm

• First Floor Apartment • Newly Refurbished Throughout. • New Kitchen and Bathroom • Large, Airy Rooms • Tenants Fees May Apply

Rumford Place, L3 £199,950

• Luxury Apartment Two Bedrooms • Spacious Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen Two Bath/Shower • Parking EPC Rating D

Ellerman Road, L3 £117,500

• Second Floor Apartment • Spacious Lounge Fitted Kitchen • Two Double Bedrooms Bathroom • EPC Rating B

Heathwood, L12 £1,700pcm

• Four Bedroom Executive Home • Master En Suite • Family Bathroom With Jacuzzi • Separate Lounge, Dining Room, Study • Tenants Fees May Apply

Pelham Grove, L17 £625 pcm

• First Floor apartment • Two Spacious Bedrooms • Two Bath/Shower Rooms • Fitted Kitchen FURNISHED • Tenants Fees May Apply

Rumford Place, L3 £169,950

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen Two Bathrooms • Secure Parking EPC Rating C

Bold Street , L1 £85,000

• Third Floor Apartment • Spacious Bedroom • Lounge Fitted Kitchen • Bathroom No Chain EPC Rating D

Rumford Place, L3 £850 pcm

• First Floor Duplex Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge, Fitted Kitchen • Two Bathrooms, 24hr Concierge • Tenants Fees May Apply

Portside House, L1 £575pcm

• Fabulous Luxury Apartment • Next to Liverpool One • Spacious Double Bedroom, Furnished • Large Bathroom With Shower • Tenants Fees May Apply

Waterloo Road, L3 £137,950

• Second Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms Lounge With Balcony • Fitted Kitchen • EPC Rating C

PUBLIC NOTICE

Keppie Massie are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £62,000for 49 Netherfield Road Liverpool L5 4LS. Anyone wishing to make a higher offer on this property should contact Keppie Massie Bulloch House 10 Rumford Place Liverpool L3 9DG tel 0151-2369660 before exchange of contracts. EPC Rating B

Granary Way, L3 £650pcm

• First Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge, Fitted Kitchen • Luxury Bathroom Off Road Parking • Tenants Fees May Apply

Maybank Road, CH42 £450pcm

• Two Bedroom Terraced House • Garden Area To The Front • DHSS Considered With Guarantor • Quiet Road Close to Town Centre • Tenants Fees May Apply

0151 428 3647 Herculaneum Quay, Royden Way, Liverpool L3

Parkfield Rd, L17

Markfield Crescent, L25

£97,995 • 2 Bedrooms • End Terrace • Ideal for first time buyer

Fawley Rd, L18

Belle Vale Rd, L25

£1,200 pcm • 3-4 Bedrooms • Large corner detached • Fully furnished

Charterhouse Road, L25

Parkfield Rd, L17 T D LE EE R AG

Hillfoot Avenue, L25

£116,950 • Modern 3 bedroom property • Ideal for first time buyer • No chain

T D LE EE R AG

Lynton Green, L25

£459,500 • Georgian conversion • 6 individual apartments • Over 8% rental yield

T D LE EE R AG

St James Road, L35

LD SO TC S

Prices from £75,000 Century 21 is delighted to offer • Significantly BELOW MARKET VALUE • 101 Luxury Apartments a brand new • 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Units Available prestigious • Secure Underground Parking Liverpool Water • Terrace to Every Apartment front development • Resident Swimming Pool & Gym on site with front line • 34 UNITS NOW SOLD in ONLY 8 WEEKS! grandstand views • Ideal investment or for residential use of the River Mersey. • Price Due to Rise in January 2014!

Abberley Rd, L25

SO ST LD C

£600 pcm • 2 Bedrooms • Period cottage • Fully refurbished

Palmerston Dr, L25

£575 pcm • 1 bedroom • Fully renovated • Lark Lane & Sefton Park area

Queens Drive, L15

£750,000

£335,000

£244,950

£179,950

£155,000

£134,950

• 5 Bedrooms • Luxury Kitchen • Additional coach house

• Large family home • 3 Bed, 2 bath • Quiet residential area

• Extended 4 bedrooms • Recently refurbished • No Chain

• Spacious semi-detached • 3 bedrooms • No chain

• 3 bedrooms • Modern, well presented • No chain

• Large apartment • High ceilings, large rooms • 2 bedrooms plus en-suite

Edenhall Drive, L25

Stanford Crescent, L25

Burnham Rd, L18

Parkfield Rd, L17

Sherwood Row, L26

£107,950

£105,000

£104,950

£1,200 pcm

£575 pcm

£495 pcm

• Modern 3 bed property • Move in ready, no chain • Ideal for first time buyer

• 3 bedrooms • Ideal for first time buyer • Some refurb needed

• 2 bedroom property • Fully renovated • Ideal for first time buyer

• 4 bedrooms • Large modern family home • Sought after area

• 1 bed apartment • Ground floor • Large spacious rooms

• Studio apartment • 1st floor • Open plan living

Century 21 is the largest estate agent in the world operating in 77 countries worldwide with over 110,000 agents.

0151 428 3647 33 Allerton Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7RE Email: liverpoolsouth@century21uk.com

tel. 0151 231 6100

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£130,000

Sweeting Street

£399,950

The Colonnades

• Two Bedroom Loft Style Apartment • Business District Location • Exposed Beams • EPC - E

A great size loft style apartment located in the heart of Liverpool city centre which is spread over two floors. Call us now to secure your viewing.

• Three Bedroom Apartment • Located in Prestigious Development • EPC - D

£109,950

From £71,950

RECENTLY REDUCED! We have for sale this stunning three bedroom apartment which is located in one of the most prestigious developments in Liverpool.

£110,000

Abito

Jenkinsons Warehouse

The Reach

Pall Mall

• Studio Apartment • Salford Quays Location • Ideal Investments • Parking Available At An Additional Cost

• Third Floor Apartment • Well Presented • Business District • EPC - D

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Popular and Convenient Location • Secure Parking • EPC - B

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Ideal Investment • Central Location • EPC - C

£112,500

£124,950

£125,000

The Reach

Beetham Plaza

The Albany

Ellerman Road

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Popular and Convenient Location • Secure Parking • EPC - C

• Two Bedroom Apartment • En-suite Shower Room • Secure Parking • EPC - C

• One Bedroom Apartment • En-Suite Shower Room • Balcony • EPC - D

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Timber Decked Balcony • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - B

£145,000

£150,000

£153,000

£175,000

X Building

Quebec Quay

The Albany

Waterloo Warehouse

• Two bedroom Apartment • Secure parking space • Convenient Location • EPC - B

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Popular development • Allocated Parking • EPC - B

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Balcony • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - D

• Two Bedroom Apartment • En-Suite Shower Room • Allocated Parking • EPC - C

From £600pcm

The Albany

£725pcm

Alexandra Tower

• Selection of One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments • Fully Furnished

• Selection of One and Two Bedroom Apartments • Fully furnished

• Duplex • Secure Allocated Parking • Modern Throughout

£500pcm

£550pcm

• Close to business district • Amazing Views

£575pcm

Concert Square

Regency Chambers

The Collegiate

Central Gardens

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Close to Bars and Restaurants

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Studio Style

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Allocated Parking

• One Bedroom • Allocated Parking • Ideal for students

£700pcm

£750pcm

£825pcm

£950pcm

Hudson Gardens

Rosedale Road

X Building

City Quay

• Two Bedrooms • Fully Furnished • Secure Allocated Parking

• Three Bedroom House • Un- furnished • Pets Allowed

• Two Bedroom • Fully furnished • Secure Allocated Parking

• Three Bedrooms • Fully Furnished • Balcony overlooking Lake

With sales up over 200% on this time last year, we urgently require property to sell in all areas of the city. Call 0151 231 6100

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U O ND FF E ER R Chelwood Avenue, Childwall £230,000

£130,000

Darley Drive, West Derby

Almonds Park, West Derby

EW N

N Prestbury Road, Norris Green £47,950

O NO F T O IC FF E ER

End Terrace House, Three Bedrooms, Two Reception Rooms, Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating System Installed, Driveway, No Chain, EPC Rating: D

Halsbury Road, Kensington

We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £55,000 on the above property. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before exchange of contracts takes place. The Energy Performance Certificate Rating is E

£109,950

Buckingham Road, Tuebrook £85,000

Turriff Road, Dovecot

Mid Terraced, Three Bedrooms, Two Reception Rooms, Local Shopping Amenities, Good Transport Links, EPC Rating TBC

Modern Detached, Three Bedrooms, Lounge Area, Conservatory, Cloaks WC, En Suite Shower Room, Gardens Front & Rear, UPVC Double Glazing, No Chain, EPC Rating D

Bodmin Road, Walton

£51,950

Mid Terraced House, Good Transport Links, Three Bedrooms, Two Receptions, Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating Systems Installed, No Chain, EPC Rating D

F PR EA O TU PE R R ED TY

Modern Apartment, Ground floor, Newly Fitted Kitchen, Recently Redecorated, Close to West Derby Village, EPC Rating D

PRNE IC W E

End Terraced Property, Three bedrooms, Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Front, Side And Rear Gardens, No Chain, EPC Rating C

Hebburn Way, Croxteth Park £140,000

£20,000

Shared Ownership, Excellent Opportunity for First Time Buyers, Modern Style Semi Detached House, Garden, Driveway, EPC Rating TBC O NO F T O IC FF E ER

Hamlin Road, Garston

£159,950

Modern style Semi Detached, Cul de Sac Location, Three Double bedrooms, Open Plan Lounge and Dining Room, Garden and Garage, EPC Rating D

Detached Property, Three Bedrooms, Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Master En Suite Shower Room, Family Bathroom, Good Size Plot, EPC Rating D

£399,000

Executive Style Detached Property, L Shaped Lounge / Dining Room, Garage (used as office / Utility Room), Gallery Landing, Four Double Bedrooms, No Chain, EPC Rating D

Westward View, Aigburth

Princess Drive, West Derby

BLACKMOOR DRIVE, WEST DERBY

£195,000

Northwood bring to market this family size semi detached, occupying a corner position on a sought after road in West Derby. Being well placed for local schools, local shops and bars and restaurants in the village itself. The accommodation briefly comprises of two reception rooms, family kitchen, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. With gardens and garage to rear.

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New Heyes Drive L18

Green Lane L13

Allerton Road L18

Charnley Drive L15

• Luxury 3 Bedroomed Second Floor Apartment • Private Hall with lift Access • 2 bedrooms with en suite • Further bedroom and family Bathroom, EPC Rating C

• Five bedroomed semi detached property • Four reception rooms • Parking and gardens front and rear • Popular location, EPC Rating D

• 3 Bedroomed Victorian Lodge in sought after location • 2 Reception Rooms, Downstairs Bathroom • Gardens, Sandstone Barn Ideal for Conversion • EPC Pending

• Four bedroomed Detached Property in Popular Location • 2 Reception rooms and conservatory • Master with en-suite family bathroom • Garage and gardens, EPC Rating C

£350,000

£345,000

£275,000

Moorcroft Road L18

Childwall Valley Road L16

• Three bedroomed extended semi detached • 3 reception rooms • Gardens, three car driveway • Sought after location, EPC Rating D

• Spacious 3 bedroomed semi detached • Two reception rooms • Gardens, garage and off road parking • Popular location, EPC Rating E

£249,950

£239,950

Calderstones Avenue L18 Ennismore Road L13

• Four bedroomed Link Detached , Popular Location • 3 Reception Rooms, Cloakroom • En-Suite Master bedroom • Parking, Garage and Gardens, EPC Pending

• Three bedroom mid terrace property • Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen • Bathroom, GCH, double glazing, rear yard • NO CHAIN. EPC rating – E

Hebden Road L11 • Three bedroom modern style semi detached property • Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen • Bathroom, front and rear gardens and off road parking • NO CHAIN. EPC Rating – E

£375,000

£59,950

£54,950

Lyme Cross Road L36

Boode Croft L28

Thurnham Street L6

Balmoral Court L13

• Three bedroom end of terrace property • Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen • Kitchen, rear garden, double glazing • NO CHAIN. EPC Rating – D

• Three bedroom mid terrace property • Lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom with separate WC • Rear garden, front driveway • NO CHAIN. EPC Rating - C

• Two bedroom terraced property • Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen • Bathroom, GCH and DG. NO CHAIN • EPC Rating – E

• One bedroom ground floor purpose built apartment • Communal entrance, hall, lounge • Fitted kithcen, bathroom, GCH • Off road parking, NO CHAIN, EPC Rating – D

£49,950

£44,950

£42,000

£27,500

Allerton Road 0151 281 8181 Broadgreen Road 0151 220 5020

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Call 0151 525 8181 487-489 RICE LANE, WALTON, L9 8AP

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Eastbourne Road, Aintree, L9

£129,995

O.I.E.O. £117,000

• 3 BED Semi-Detached • Thru lounge, breakfasting kitchen • Gardens front & rear, Parking • GCH, Upvc DG, modern bath

• Modern style Semi-Detached • 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room • Gardens front & rear, GCH • Off road parking, double glazing

Stonebridge Lane, Croxteth, L11

Rhodesia Road, Aintree, L9

Stalmine Road, Walton, L9 W NE

D CE DU RE

Durley Road, Aintree, L9

D CE DU RE

First Avenue, Fazakerley, L10 W NE

£114,950

O.I.E.O. £109,000

• 3 Bed Mid-Terraced • 2 reception rooms • High specification Kitchen • An absolute must to see!!!

• 3 bed Semi-Detached • 2 reception rooms, Kitchen/Diner • Upvc Conservatory, W.C. to master • Ground floor bathroom, gardens

Pauline Walk, Fazakerley, L10

Ramsbrook Close, Speke, L25 D CE DU RE

ed p ar shi Sh ner Ow

£114,950 • High specification • Extremely well presented, extended & improved Semi-Detached • 3 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, modern fitted kitchen • Modern family bathroom with white suite, GCH system • Majority double glazing, court yard, sought after location

£89,995 • 3 bed Mid-Terraced, Rear garden • 2 receptions, modern kitchen • Ground floor bath 4 piece suite • GCH system, Upvc DG

£80,000

Captains Lane, Bootle, L20

Gwladys Street, Walton, L4

£64,950

• 2 bed End of Terraced • Gardens front & rear • Modern kitchen & bathroom • GCH system, Upvc DG

• 2 Bed Mid-Terraced • Fully plastered throughout • Gardens front & rear • Off road parking, DG, GCH

Land, Durley Road, Walton, L9

Haddon Avenue, Orrell Park, L9

D CE DU RE

Long Lane Walton, L9

£28,750 • 3 Bed Semi-Detached residence • Lounge, modern kitchen, Grd flr WC • Modern bathroom, gardens • Parking, GCH system, Upvc DG

W NE

£59,950

£55,000

• 1 Bed 1st floor apartment • DG, Elec heating, lounge • Modern shower room • Allocated parking

£49,950

• 3 Bed Mid-Terraced • GCH system, DG, 2 receptions • Kitchen, bathroom • Ideal investment opportunity

£650pcm

• Approval for 4 bed Detached • Sought after location • Large plot • Ideal for investment

• Well presented Terraced • 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms • Modern kitchen & bathroom • GCH, DG, Unfurnished

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THREE-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED, VERWOOD DRIVE, CROXTETH L12 Close to Situated on the popular Croxteth Park estate with its schools, shops and transport links. Best bits A fully furnished new build in a cul-de-sac location. With gas central heating and double glazing, it comprises of a modern kitchen/diner, conservatory, downstairs cloaks, a driveway for off street parking and gardens front and rear. Bedrooms all have laminate flooring with the master having en suite facilities, and there’s also a family bathroom. We say “With plenty of space both outdoors and in as well as modern fittings, this new build will provide an ideal home for a family. It’s also well located with schools and amenities nearby.”

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FOUR-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED, ALSTON ROAD, AIGBURTH L17

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Close to Sought after schools and public transport links, as well as Otterspool Promenade and Sefton Park. Best bits This well presented property makes use of the loft for a fourth bedroom and benefits from gas central heating, double glazed windows, off-road parking and gardens to the front and rear. We say “This well finished family home is perfectly placed for schools and those commuting into the city, but also has some of Liverpool’s most popular green spaces and leisure areas nearby.”

Perfectly placed for schools

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THREE-BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE, X1 THE QUARTER, STANHOPE STREET L8 Close to Liverpool waterfront, the city centre and the Echo Arena. Best bits A private garden/yard and large double bedrooms with a balcony from the master bedroom. We say “This spacious town house is ideal for a group of sharers wanting to enjoy modern living in close proximity to Liverpool’s waterfront and city centre attractions.”

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THREE-BEDROOM MID-TERRACE, HADDON AVENUE, ORRELL PARK L9 Close to Situated in the heart of the sought after Orrell Park area just a short walking distance from Orrell Park train station and local amenities. Best bits The property is fully modernised throughout with a tasteful and elegant décor to each room, modern family bathroom and modern fitted kitchen. We say “This property is great for a small family wanting to make a simple move into a modern and already beautifully decorated home.”

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TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT, BLUNDELLSANDS ROAD WEST L23

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Close to A quiet location just a moment’s walk to Crosby beach and Blundellsands train station. Best bits The ground floor property comprises a good size entrance hallway, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, second bedroom, bathroom, lounge and communal gardens. It also benefits from secure parking behind electric gates, double glazing and gas central heating.

A well equipped apartment finding houses, delivering homes

We say “This apartment is well equipped with benefits such as parking facilities and outdoor space. It’s also perfect for residents wanting to live by the seaside rather than the busy city centre, yet still an easy commute from Liverpool’s main attractions.”

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ONE-BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENTS, RODNEY STREET L1 Close to Located on the desirable Rodney Street in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, a short walk from the main university campus. Best bits This beautiful grade 2-listed building has been restored into 12 high-spec studio apartments. Each apartment comes fully furnished and has its own hi-gloss fully fitted kitchen, en suite bathroom and LCD television. The rent includes all utility bills and a high-speed internet connection.

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We say “This luxury student accommodation combines a period building with top modern facilities. It’s also in a top location for balancing studies with a busy social life in the city.”

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HOT TOPIC

THE YEAR IN PROPERTY

2013

If 2012 was the year when the property market began to stabilise 2013 was the year when buyers were given a helping hand to get their first foot on the property ladder. The government’s Help to Buy initiative, the launch of the informative First Time Buyer Show and several new home developments all added extra impetus to the market and sent sales skyrocketing.

JANUARY

council initiative to stamp out bad practice among city landlords.

MARCH

The government’s FirstBuy scheme, allowing 5% mortgages with the aid of a 20% equity loan, boosted sales since its launch in 2011 and with Help to Buy on the horizon, confidence going in to 2013 was high among estate agents and developers. To help the new influx of first time buyers get the information they needed, developers were planning ahead. Redrow signed up for the First Time Buyer Show 2013 at the BT Convention Centre, joining Barratt Homes and Countryside on the list of participants.

FEBRUARY

In South Liverpool those green shoots started In bloom South as Liverpool those green shoots started to Abode Allerton announced it had to bloom as Abode Allerton announced it had achieved 100 instructions in its first three achieved 100 instructions in its first three months of business. Buyers were given months winter of business. were given another boostBuyers when estate agent another Louis winterwas boost agent Andrew thewhen latestestate to sign up for a Andrew Louis was the latest to sign up for a

As spring arrived first time buyers were treated to a day of advice and information from the region’s top property experts in the First Time Buyers Show 2013, hosted by HomesHub, at the BT Convention Centre. Buyers interested in buying their first home attended seminars by Homeshub, Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors and Redrow on 23 March. Meanwhile Abode Allerton expanded its Allerton branch amid impressive sales figures.

pay just 5% deposit on a new build home by offering a 20% government loan. The first Help to Buy sale in the country came in the North West when Taylor Wimpey helped a buyer move in to Speakman Gardens in Prescot. Buyers’ appetite for property in Liverpool continued as the final West Tower apartment was sold in April. And it was not just house buyers who were securing new properties; a survey by HSBC found Liverpool had moved into the top 10 buy-to-let hotspots in the country with average prices of £91,012 and rental yields of 6.57%.

MAY

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April saw the launch of the government’s Help to Buy scheme encouraging buyers to

A cultural-flavoured month in the city saw Tate Liverpool reach its 25th birthday and the stunning new Central Library open to the public. In the property market developments were getting underway too as work began on the £14.4m Bluebell Park housing scheme in Huyton, which was backed by Knowsley Housing Trust and Knowsley Council, after a visit to the site by Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard.

H O T TOPIC TOPIC HOT Meanwhile, the Jones & Chapman branch on Allerton Road, Liverpool’s bustling estate agent hub, reopened after a major overhaul.

JUNE

Knowsley, Councillor Brian O’Hare and his wife Christina O’Hare, took time out to visit the site of 84 new homes on Knowsley Lane in Huyton. The scheme is one of five taking place in the region by developer Gleeson.

SEPTEMBER

Granby Four Streets house for the princely sum of just £1 under a council scheme to fill empty properties in the area. It was the first of 20 houses to be sold for £1 after 1,000 people applied for the scheme. October also saw the launch of the Bromborough Pool Village development by Riverside where 40 new homes were painstakingly completed using materials in keeping with nearby Grade II-listed buildings.

NOVEMBER

The price of an average home in the UK increased to £168,000 in June as the housing market continued to pick up across the country and in Liverpool and, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), mortgage lending in June reached £14.8bn.

JULY

New homes were on the agenda as Liverpool basked in the summer sun. At the Build Our Future event at the Arena and Convention Centre, Mayor Joe Anderson asked 100 gathered developers to apply to be the council’s partners for the next five years to build up to 2,500 new homes across the region. Those looking for homes in North Liverpool were given more options when estate agent Block Property celebrated its launch on Rice Lane.

House buyers looking for a second-hand home, who were previously excluded from the Help to Buy scheme, were given a boost when the government brought forward the second stage of the scheme by three months. Under the second stage several major banks agreed to offer 5% mortgages after the government agreed to underwrite some of the risk. Strong demand for homes in Liverpool meant two new estate agent branches were able to open in November. Andrew Louis opened its third branch in Old Swan, joining branches in Liverpool city centre and Prescot, and Century 21 opened its doors for the first time.

OCTOBER

The 10th annual Your Move Property Awards was a glittering, disco glam evening in the stunning setting of Lutyens Crypt at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. The great and the good of the region were on hand to celebrate the best the Liverpool property industry has to offer. Sponsored by Redrow and with delicious food provided by 60 Hope Street, the awards were a magical night of glitz and glamour.

DECEMBER

AUGUST

House building is accelerating across Merseyside and the Mayor and Mayoress of

Buyers confused by the variety of schemes on offer flocked in large numbers to the Home Buyers Show 2013 at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton. Visitors met estate agents, solicitors, accountants and developers to discuss everything from new builds to buy-to-let options. It was the biggest bargain of the year; Jayalal Madde picked up the keys to his

The Ice Festival in Liverpool ONE, Santa’s Grotto in St George’s Hall and the unique shipping container market in Williamson Square entertain the Christmas crowds over the festive period. For estate agent Sutton Kersh it’s a very merry Christmas as it topped £35m in auction sales from its seven auctions in 2013.

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I’m living in a shared student flat in Liverpool and one of my roommates has caused some damage to the kitchen and communal area. Will this affect all of our deposits and is there any way I can avoid paying for the damage caused by others?

My house is on the market and I’ve had an offer I want to accept. However, if I sell the house before 7 January I will have to pay an early mortgage repayment charge. At what point in the selling process is the mortgage paid off and how can I avoid these fees?

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I’ve been looking for somewhere to rent for a while but I have a dog and there doesn’t seem to be many pet-friendly homes on the market. Is there anything I can do to convince landlords to let me move in?

D Allan, L9 J Harvey, L8

In shared student accommodation, all the students within the property who share the communal parts will have a shared responsibility to ensure these are kept and returned in satisfactory condition. Your tenancy agreement will have a clause outlining your responsibilities and liability for your room along with the shared communal areas. Your student accommodation or landlord should give you an inventory form to complete when moving into the property to record the condition of all communal areas. The property must be returned in the same condition when you move out; any charges relating to cleaning, re-decorating or damage caused (with the exception of fair wear and tear) to any communal areas will be charged equally between all the students within the property. If the person responsible informs the accommodation that they are solely responsible they will incur any charges.

Once you have an offer accepted the normal course of conveyancing will take place. This is the legal transfer of title from one party to another, which may include the granting or discharging of a mortgage. Conveyancing will take on average around eight weeks, so your timing seems perfect. Towards the end of this process, your conveyancer will ask for a redemption statement from the mortgagee based upon the proposed completion date. Provided this date is later than 7 January you will not incur any early repayment charge. For the avoidance of doubt, redemption of a mortgage cannot occur before the completion of a sale when the solicitor receives funds and discharges the mortgage. Some people mistakenly believe that exchange of contracts is the point of sale when in fact it is no more than the point at which both parties are legally bound to complete the sale on an agreed completion date.

Although some landlords are wary of accepting pets, there are still a lot who are animal lovers themselves. There are provisions that can be made within the tenancy agreement to ensure that the landlord is comfortable with pets in the property, such as offering a higher deposit, reassuring the landlord you will cover any damage or a clause ensuring all carpets are professionally cleaned at the end of the tenancy. By providing your landlord with a reference for your pet from your previous landlord or your vet, you can show that your pet is both well behaved and capable of living in rented accommodation without causing problems or damage. This will also demonstrate that you are a responsible pet owner. Meeting your pet in advance may put your landlord’s mind at ease. You could invite your landlord to your current home. This is particularly important for dogs as it’s an opportunity to show that your dog is calm and well behaved.

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Work has started on 60 new homes in Garston and sales will begin early in the new year, according to developer Lovell. In total 60 new homes will be constructed at the Church Fields site, named ‘Affinity’ by Lovell, with a choice of three or four bedrooms available from 2014. The homes will

be made available under the Help to Buy scheme, which allows buyers to move in with a 5% deposit with the help of a five-year interest-free loan from the government worth up to 20% of the home’s value. Lovell says buyers can register for the development now to secure their preferred plot and rising house prices in the region means

demand for the properties is strong. Anne-Marie O’Doherty, field sales manager in the North West, says: “With house prices on the up, we’re already seeing strong levels of interest in the homes at Affinity at Church Fields. We believe few properties in the city will offer better value with this level of style and quality.”

Lovell has planning permission for over 300 homes at the Garston site, which lies seven miles from the city centre, and the 60 new homes currently being built are the latest phase in the development. For more information about the Church Fields site contract Lovell on 0151 427 8098.

Christmas cheer for new house buyers Barratt Homes has brought festive cheer to new home owners in its Tower Gardens and Imagine Park developments by delivering free Christmas trees to welcome them to their new home.

Barratt Homes’ Tower Gardens development

Buyers who had their finance in place before 29 November were given the guarantee the home would be ready to move in to by Christmas and, as part of the promise, Barratt Homes delivered Christmas trees to those tenants who signed up before the festive period. Sales director Jason Newton says: “If you are looking to move, now is a great time to do it and what better way to celebrate the Yuletide season

than with a brand new home. “Everyone wants to deck the halls for Christmas and by giving Christmas trees to everyone who moves in before Christmas, we’ve simply offered a helping hand.” The homes at Tower Gardens are available with three or four bedrooms and similar options are available at the Imagine Park development in Speke, with the latter available to buyers who wish to move in straight away, according to Barratt Homes. The house builder is also offering an extended five-year warranty over the statutory 10-year guarantee. For more information on Barratt Homes call 01704 549190.

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H O T P R O P E RT Y N E W S I N L I V E R P O O L

Noname by Capricorn Kitchens came to the rescue of one of its previous customers by carrying out tricky repairs on a 27-year-old kitchen. Judy Kirkham, from Formby, had scoured “every kitchen place” she could think of for new mahogany panels, after her built-in fridge had leaked and caused damage to the existing fittings. As Judy is currently looking to sell her home, she was reluctant to replace the whole kitchen, but she was simply told by a number of stores that they were unable to help and as Judy had forgotten Capricorn’s address and telephone number, she says: “I was getting to the stage where I thought I couldn’t get it done.”

She eventually tracked down Capricorn’s showroom in Birchall Street, Liverpool after finding the firm’s original paperwork for her kitchen. Ian Marsden, Capricorn Kitchens director, explains: “The kitchen industry doesn’t use mahogany anymore, but after doing a bit of research I sourced some mahogany board from a pool table manufacturer”. Capricorn, which has been trading for over 35 years, was then able to build a cabinet and fit panels to bring Judy’s 27-year-old kitchen back to life. Ian adds: “Judy was very happy with us keeping the costs down by just carrying out the repair.”

Landlords urged to consider property guardians

Edward Reed of Noname by Capricorn Kitchens meeting Judy Kirkham after 27 years, with new Noname designer Danny Gauden.

CheCk responsibilities for snow and iCe safety, warns expert Property occupiers and employers are being urged to check their snow and ice responsibilities as the winter weather takes hold.

A vacant Merseyside school managed by Ad Hoc

Owners of vacant properties are being encouraged to beat winter weather damage to their buildings by installing temporary ‘guardians’ in unused buildings. Cold weather can cause burst pipes as water freezes, while strong winds can cause external damage to properties. Property management specialist Ad Hoc wants landlords to consider allowing people to live in the properties so that they can report any damage over the winter months and help to prevent vacant properties from falling into disrepair. The property guardian scheme also ensures anti social behaviour, vandalism and squatting is discouraged while the property is not being used, particularly during the winter months 48 Your Move

when there are fewer daylight hours. According to the property specialist its guardians, who live in the property on temporary contracts, have been installed in vacant schools, churches, offices, former care homes, flats and houses across the Merseyside area because they are attracted by the unconventional spaces and low rent. Ad Hoc fits kitchens, showers and communal living areas to properties to enable guardians to move in. Typical contracts require Ad Hoc and property guardians to give just 14 days notice before the premises is vacated, but Ad Hoc says it houses 98% of tenants if this happens. For more details call 0151 236 6061.

Vanessa Lester, head of personal injury at KWP Solicitors, highlights that for shops, supermarkets, schools, hospitals and other public places, the Occupiers’ Liability Act Vanessa Lester 1957 states occupiers must “take reasonable care to see that visitors are reasonably safe whilst using their premises”. This can include paths and walkways, and Vanessa adds: “Reasonableness, building size and number of visitors will all be taken into account as to whether a duty exists, but if reasonable steps aren’t taken there may be a claim.” On public roads or footpaths the highway authority has a legal duty to ensure, as far as is “reasonably practicable,” that safety while using roads and footpaths is not endangered by snow and ice. The busier the area, the more steps the authority might need to take to ensure it is reasonably safe, therefore explaining why main roads are gritted and often side roads aren’t. For workplace safety, Vanessa says: “An employer that does not take reasonable steps may be negligent. “A staff car park would be considered a place of work and should be gritted at least on the pathway to the main building.” For more information, contact KWP Solicitors on 0151 255 1790.

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The home heating specialist has invested in new tools and machinery to extract defective and inefficient cavity wall insulation from properties and replace it with more cost-effective cavity wall insulation. It will now offer the service across Community Keep Warm Liverpool, Sefton and surrounding areas alongside its current insulation installation service. Current tenants whose cavity wall insulation is old or has failed, or has not got a CIGA guarantee, could get up to 100% funding for the new service, according to the company. Once removed, Community Keep Warm says it will install new Warmfill Super Silver Bonded Bead cavity wall insulation, which comes with a government-backed 25-year guarantee, and remove all the waste material from the process. Cavity wall insulation works by injecting material into the gap, or cavity, inside external walls. According to the Energy Saving Trust, most homes built since 1920 will have space to install cavity wall insulation. Once installed it helps to keep heat within the house and reduces condensation inside the house. For more information on cavity wall insulation extraction or installation call 0800 783 8291.

Development plans for the site

Buyers who want to build their next home from scratch are being offered one of the last remaining plots of land in the exclusive Cressington Park area. The site, situated in the Cressington Park conservation area and a short walk from Grassendale Esplanades and the River Mersey, has been made available to prospective developers with planning permission already granted. The plans include brickwork and zinc cladding that have gained approval from the local authority in keeping with the area. However, the buyers are not restricted to the original plans and can submit their own once they have bought the plot.

The Cressington Park development is, according to the seller, “one of Liverpool’s most aspirational residential addresses” due to its proximity to local transport infrastructure, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and local green spaces such as Sefton Park, Sudley House and Gardens and Calderstones Park. The area is also said to be popular with families because of the park’s extensive speed restrictions, a park keeper and good local schools. For more information on the plot of land email karenphome@yahoo.co.uk or call 07710162084.

102 new properties up for auction A 16-bedroom former care home, a three-storey Southport property and a potential student development will all go under the hammer in the seventh and final Sutton Kersh auction of the year. The auctioneer will offer 102 lots at 12pm on 12 December at the Marriott Hotel in Liverpool’s Queen Square, including a grade II-listed former care home. The 16-bedroom Hollystead House on Old Mill Lane, Watvertree will go up for auction with a guide price of £350,000. Set in 1.25 acres, the property is attracting interest from investors, owners and redevelopers, according to the estate agent. Cathy Holt, auction manageress at Sutton Kersh, says: “This is a wonderful property which offers tremendous potential for a variety of buyers and is already attracting plenty of pre sale interest.” Other properties include a double-fronted, three-storey Southport home with a guide price of £200,000, a four-bedroom home in the affluent Blundellsands area with a guide price of £250,000 and a mixed use development on Smithdown Road with the potential to be converted into student flats. Sutton Kersh has sold 503 lots during six auctions in 2013, raising over £34 million in the process. It is now inviting instructions for the first auction of 2014, which takes place on 12 February. The deadline for entries is 18 January. For more information and to view the catalogue, visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk/ auctions-property.

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Measures to curb rising energy prices have been hitting the headlines as the temperature continues to drop. While higher heating bills may be inevitable at this time of year though, are you really doing everything you can to heat up your home as efficiently as possible? Both minor changes and extensive adjustments can be made to your property to keep out the cold. SIMPLE HEAT SAVING Making sure you’re not losing too much heat from your property may be a good start to improve warmth and could save you money. Patrick Richardson, chief executive of heating and energy solutions firm Concept LHP (www.conceptlhp.co.uk), says: “Something as simple as a draught excluder positioned at the bottom of a door can have a huge impact on reducing your heating bill. “According to the Energy Saving Trust proper draught proofing of windows, doors and blocking cracks in the floor can save up to £55 a year in a particularly draughty home.” Using thermal lined curtains can also keep in heat and block out drafts, while avoiding blocking radiators with large furniture so it doesn’t absorb all the heat and letting daylight in to provide as much natural heat as possible can also help.

RENEWING HOME HEATING SYSTEMS If you’re stuck with an old system or simple improvements aren’t effective enough, you could renew your home’s heaters by installing

more economical alternatives. The cost will be higher than that of a simple draft excluder, but the savings in the long run are said to be significant. While the government has announced proposals to reduce the average household bill by around £50 next year, Patrick explains that greener systems can save much more over time. He adds: “Another way of reducing bills is by installing radiant heating, which is an incredibly economical heating system and can provide energy savings of up to 50-70%. “Radiant heating is the transfer of heat energy using energy waves; therefore the system heats the objects in the room and not the air specifically, in a similar way to the sun. This means that heat isn’t wasted on heating unused parts of the room.” Meanwhile Andy Windsor, specialist ventilation advisor at Envirovent, highlights the importance of maintaining ventilation while keeping properties warm to avoid dampness and mould growth. He says: “Building features designed to cut down heat loss such as cavity wall insulation,

double-glazing and draught proofing, inhibit ‘natural ventilation’.” Installing a heat-saving ventilation system can prevent dampness without the loss of heat.

HELP IS AT HAND To help make sure your heating is as affordable as possible, an initiative is underway in the region to simplify switching energy tariffs. According to Energy Projects Plus, only 16% of households switched suppliers in the last year, so the charity is running the ‘Switch Together, Save Together’ scheme alongside local councils to make the process easier. Project manager Ellie Abernethy says: “The scheme has saved residents an average of £110 a year on their energy bills.” The charity and Merseyside local authorities also offer free, impartial advice on saving energy, as well as information on grants and discounts, through the Save Energy Advice Line on 0800 043 0151. To register for Switch Together, Save Together visit www.LCRenergyswitch.co.uk Your Move 51

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Where do you live? Formby.

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I enjoy a good round of golf and a game of football with friends.

Main duties: Acting for property investors and developers on the acquisition and disposal of property and landlord and tenant matters.

Education: Merchant Taylors’ School for Boys, Crosby. BA Business, Manchester Metropolitan University. Graduate Diploma in Law, UCLAN.

Are you a red or a blue? Red.

Legal Practice Course, BPP Manchester.

First job: Drinks waiter in a Chinese restaurant whilst at school.

Shortest job:

Night out or night in? Night out enjoying a nice meal and a few drinks.

“Try and specialise in one area of the law”

Favourite band/singer: Paul Weller.

Drinks waiter in a Chinese restaurant whilst at school!

Joined Cassell Moore Solicitors in: 1 November 2013.

What is the secret of your success? A lot of hard work and dedication to going the extra mile for clients.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? Don’t leave anything to chance!

What advice would you give to someone starting out in the industry? Be prepared to work hard and try and specialise in one area of the law.

What is the biggest challenge facing solicitors at the moment? There have been many changes in the marketplace recently that have all led to increased competition.

What makes Cassell Moore different from other firms? Cassell Moore offers funding structures that genuinely work for the client rather than for the firm. We offer fixed fees that are actually fixed. We look at a project that a client brings to us and spend a lot of time programming it and looking at the time and

resource that it will require. We then put a price to the client for that work that is competitive and on market.

Favourite book: Stieg Larsson’s Millenium trilogy.

Tell us a bit about Cassell Moore’s plans for the coming months? Cassell Moore has a real estate, family, employment, commercial dispute resolution and sports team, and the corporate team launches in January. We are very excited by the corporate team that we have brought in and we look forward to announcing it in the next few weeks.

Favourite film: Any 80’s classic!

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GETTING TO KNOW THE PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS

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my First... with richard whitehead partner, KWP Solicitors car:

record:

stephanie white

A Ferrari-red VW Beetle. I cried my leg off when I had to scrap it and only got £15.

branch manager, Reeds Rains Formby

Job:

Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust, but I’m unsure if this was his best or whether it was ‘The Laughing Gnome’.

What does your job entail? As the branch manager of an estate and lettings agency no two days are ever the same. I value residential properties for sales and lettings; provide advice to our clients including sellers, landlords, developers, buyers and tenants; and ensure the branch runs smoothly.

It was for Paul “had a trip or fall” Rooney. Everything I have forgotten about the law, he taught me!

holiday: We went to Butlins and I won a singing competition with ‘Pretty Woman’, what might have been “yeah yeah yeah”.

What’s your favourite thing about the job? The job variety is endless, but my favourite thing is the satisfaction of helping someone sell their home and move into their dream property. We make dreams come true! What’s your least favourite thing about the job? Sometimes we meet people who have invested in the property market at the wrong time and have seen their investment become unviable or have slipped into negative equity. In these circumstances it is important to research all the alternatives and change ideas to suit the ever changing market. If you weren’t doing this job, what would you be doing? I would be working with property in commercial sales and lettings. What are you going to be doing straight after this interview? I shall be starting the morning meeting, ensuring the team are set up for a productive and motivating day.

house: Givenchy Court. Images of Parisian Boulevards? No, just past the Kwik Fit and before the TA barracks.

pet: I was brought up in a quiet fishing village just outside Liverpool called Huyton and pets did not feature as a thing to have.

Day in the life of... dan pennington director/owner, Century21 Estate Agents 8:45AM

Arrive at the office to start the day. Having two children under two, my 'working' day actually started three hours ago but a quick cup of tea and I'm ready to go.

9:00AM

Meeting with the sales associates to talk about yesterday's business, successes, follow ups, and the day ahead.

10:00AM

It's time to meet a developer at a property conversion in South Liverpool.

11:30AM

Prepare and leave for a property appraisal for a large family home in Woolton.

1:00PM

Return to the office with a signed agreement in hand to contact existing clients looking for this type of property.

2:00PM

Time to meet a potential buyer at a property. As I brought the property on the market, I’ll see the sales process through from start to finish.

4:00PM

A number of leads and enquiries have come in from the portals and our Century21 global website. Time to make some calls and convert the leads to viewings and sales!

5:30PM

As it's a Friday we head to the Bubble Room for some well deserved drinks after work. Just a quick half hour for me though as it's back to see the family and feeding time at the zoo!

Fortnight in numbers... The ups and downs

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The number of days, on average, it takes to sell a home in Liverpool, according to the Post Office. Along with Southend it is the shortest average time a house is on the market and less than half that of London (32 days).

The amount a landlord could be fined for breaching licence conditions under a proposed scheme to introduce licensing for private landlords to improve standards in Liverpool, a UK first.

HSBC has become the third major lender to offer 95% mortgages under the second stage of the Help to Buy scheme and has undercut its rivals with a two-year fixed interest rate of 4.79% or a five-year fixed rate of 4.9%.

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i n t e r v i e w w i t h J o h n n y v e g a s

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since his award-winning 1997 stand up show at edinburgh festival, st helens comic Johnny vegas has become known for his fearless performing. acting roles in successful sitcoms and tv ads have also made him a firm favourite on our screens. as he turns his attention to more directing and writing work the man behind the character, former trainee priest michael pennington, has released his memoirs ‘becoming Johnny vegas’ to trace the birth of his alter ego. he chats to your move about writing the book.

interview by natasha young

Why was it the right time to write the book? With the work I’ve been doing recently, I feel like Michael has majority control in day to day life. As Michael I think he was the best one to honestly take a long hard look at where Johnny did come from, and not where I’d tricked myself over time into thinking he’d come from, or thinking I’d just created him from scratch. Did you learn a lot while you were writing about where he came from? It was an incredibly cathartic experience for me but that’s what I wanted to do, I didn’t want to give a fluffed up version of what people already knew. When you get an opportunity to write a book about yourself it’s a nightmare at times but it’s great to revisit your past properly and put things down. In a lot of ways, especially with Johnny and why Johnny did some things he did, it makes sense of where it all came from.

“he was a coping mechanism, he was a genuine alter ego.” Is the book your way of drawing a line under the Johnny Vegas character? It’s not. I’m very careful to not damn him. I loved him and I’m incredibly proud of what he achieved within stand up. The book was just genuinely asking, where did he come from and what made him unique? What I learnt by the end is that he wasn’t just a constructive character, he was a coping mechanism, he was a genuine alter ego. Do you think, as you’ve learnt more about where the character came from, you’ve become even more different to him? Yeah and things like being a parent change you

massively. As I say, we’re not drawing a line under Johnny but I now take equal amounts of pride in being a dad. With work, especially directing, it feels like Michael Pennington’s found something he can be equally proud of. When I started acting, I never felt like I could achieve the same. I didn’t feel I had the tools to be as good in front of the camera as Johnny was on stage. Now I’m growing in confidence and I love the fact that, as Michael, I can achieve things I can be equally as proud when I’m directing too. Your work isn’t always comedy now is it, but drama too. No but Johnny was never really a gag merchant or a traditional comic in that sense anyway. I grew up with Ken Loach, Mike Leigh and ‘Boys from the Blackstuff ’ and I think there’s a very working class thing of finding humour, dark as it may be, in situations that life throws at you. Growing up in a working class environment, for myself the two go hand in hand. Are you more involved in acting, writing and directing than stand up now? Yeah. I go to gigs and I do kind of miss it, and there are times when I want to let the full 100% Johnny out but I don’t miss the nerves. I like being more settled and in one place for a longer length of time. I don’t miss that feeling of ‘right we’ve got to have a drink, we’re going to work’ and I’m enjoying what people would consider dull. I enjoy the school run, I like normality. When did the character of Johnny first physically appear? He was growing psychologically from when I left seminary but he genuinely found his voice at a college stand up night. I’d compered karaoke nights but more as me, and I saw stand up as a different beast. I’d signed up to it as a bit of a laugh and then I was terrified but that night was the first time I experienced the thing of ‘somebody’s got hold of the mic and they’re talking but it’s not me’. He said everything you think but shouldn’t say out loud. It’s a trait I love in a lot of comics but I don’t have that confidence as Michael to do that and Johnny did.

Did you realise he was going to take off in the way he did or be on TV? No, and there was never any ambition to be on TV. There were brilliant comics I was in awe of, like Stewart Lee, Sean Lock, Ross Noble, Vic and Bob, and Paul Whitehouse, but I knew very little about stand up. I hiked into it very late in life. Watching gigs live I just thought it was the most phenomenal thing I’d ever seen, that somebody could get up there and hold an audience, how somebody could be so funny and understanding the mechanics of ‘this is a set, it is prepared’. What probably made Johnny so unique was initially going out there without a prepared set and thinking you just had to be funny and off the cuff. Do you have a moment you’re most proud of in your career? I think that ‘97 show was Johnny at his absolute best, but oddly that was the year he fundamentally launched his aggressive takeover bid! It was pure and great and it was that point before the industry takes hold of you. With everything since there are loads of things I’m really proud of but that was the absolute pinnacle of Johnny where people sat up and listened but it felt like his own terms and my own terms. You knew it was possibly never going to be quite as good as that again but it was rock and roll. For myself as Michael I think it’s ‘Ragged’, which I directed earlier this year. We were telling a really good story and we all had the confidence in the way we were doing it. What are you working on next? I’m doing a Christmas special of ‘Open All Hours’, and I’m playing Harry’s best friend in the upcoming Harry Hill Movie. Beyond that there’s been talk of some of the cast rejoining ‘Benidorm’ perhaps, but what I’ve got my eye on next year is getting more directing projects. If it’s just directing from now on I’ll be a very happy man. Johnny Vegas will be talking about his book at The Epstein Theater on 7 December, during an event in aid of the Clapperboard Youth Project. For tickets, call 0844 888 4411. Your Move 61

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First birthday bash at Bierkeller Bierkeller celebrated its one-year anniversary with a special musical event. The Liverpool ONE venue, which opened in November 2012 as three separate bars sharing a single complex, hosted a first birthday party featuring food, drinks and a DJ set courtesy of Bloc Party. Bierkeller’s own Oompah Band and local artists

The Sterlings and Ukebox, Dominic Dunn, Phil Vid, Pal Dela Ross and Baz Todd also provided musical entertainment. Peter Robinson, group area manager at Bierkeller, says: “I have enjoyed this year tremendously, and I look forward to another 12 months of Bierkeller success. It is the people behind the brand who really make it a success.”

Celebrations were underway at the bar

ride the wheel of liverpool in luxury

Families looking ahead to the new year can sample life at St Mary’s College, as the Crosby school opens its doors for a visiting day.

The Wheel of Liverpool has launched a VIP package for those wanting to view the city in style. The package is available for up to four people in the VIP carriage, with leather seats, a glass floor, privacy glass, a television and champagne and chocolate treats for occupants. John Lowery, operations manager at Freij, which operates the waterfront attraction, says: “The package is going to be popular with people visiting the increasing number of conferences and events in Liverpool and we’ve already seen plenty of interest in the new VIP package.” Priced from £80 for a 30-minute ride on the wheel, the package is available over Christmas and beyond with a 25% discount for those who quote ‘Liver25’ when booking online. The discount is also available for standard carriages.

sample liFe at st mary’s

VIPs enjoy treats on the Wheel of Liverpool

The VIP package will also be available for events such as the International Festival of Business 2014 in June. The 60-metre high wheel boasts 42 carriages and is open seven days a week except for Christmas Day.

The 10 January event St Mary’s College will see the Bright Sparks & Early Years Department (0 to four years) open up, along with the Preparatory School, The Mount (four to 11 years) and the College (11-18 years), providing information about the learning and development opportunities on offer. Visitors will also have chance to meet staff and pupils at St Mary’s College, which is the only independent Catholic school in the North West, when the event takes place ahead of the school’s 24 January entrance examination. For more information about the visiting day, which is being held from 9am until 3pm, or to register for the examination, call 0151 924 3926.

Start 2014 with new SkillS Liverpool’s Blackburne House is lining up the perfect start to 2014 for those wanting to learn new skills. The Hope Street based college, primarily for women, is kickstarting the year with a host of new full-time level two and three courses right through to evening introductory courses and traineeships. From January to March, the education provider will operate evening sessions in everything from IT, Powerpoint, Facebook and Twitter to radio production and digital photography, as well as

interior design, home maintenance, urban garden design and beekeeping. There are also courses in pilates and genealogy to basic car maintenance, Mandarin and counselling. The venue, which has this year celebrated 30 years of providing education to women, also offers childcare support on full time courses and help for those on means tested benefits. For information about 2014 evening courses, full-time courses and traineeship programmes at Blackburne House, call 0151 709 4356.

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YOUR LOCAL TO-DO LIST HAND -PICKED LOCAL EVENTS

9 December, Echo Arena Liverpool

FAREWELL TO FANS legendary laughter 16-21 December, Lantern Theatre

JLS will rock up at the Echo Arena to perform their emotional Goodbye show. The group has sold over 6 million records over the past four years and is the only act from the X Factor to have racked up an impressive five number one hits. The JLS live experience has been one of the hottest tickets over the last few years and is unmissable for any pop music fan! For tickets and further information visit www.echoarena.com

COLOURFUL CRAFTS GALORE 7-8 December, St George’s Hall erseyside’s largest arts and crafts market returns during the run up to Christmas. St George’s Hall will be turned into a vibrant arts village with over 190 artists and makers displaying thousands of colourful creations. There will also be a vintage fair at the annual event for the first time and a café will be providing food and beverages. The market is on from 10am–5pm on both days. Entry is £2. Under 16s free. Log on to www.winterartsmarket.com

pick OF THE pack

CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS 12 December, East Village Arts Club West End star Danny Taylor portrays the late showbusiness legend Tommy Cooper in a brilliant Christmas show at The Lantern Theatre. The hilarious show comes with a fabulous story, supporting cast and all of your favourite jokes. Written by Ian Carroll (Adolf in Toxteth), this play looks set to be a Christmas special that you won’t want to miss. For more details visit www.lanterntheatreliverpool.co.uk

Local solo artist Stephen Langstaff has had a very successful 12 months. He sold out the Epstein Theatre and played to a packed house at the newly opened East Village Arts Club. He’s also enjoyed multiple plays on Radio 2 of his song ‘Smile’ and has travelled the UK playing solo shows and mastering his live performance. Stephen’s return to East Village Arts Club looks set to be another fantastic event. Liverpool based band The Thespians will be supporting. Tickets are available at www.mamacolive.com

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1929 31 December, Kazimier

ring in the new year like it’s…1929! If you’re looking to celebrate a bit differently this year, why not step back in time for the fantastic Speakeasy New Years Eve party at the Kazimier? The Speakeasy nights keep gathering momentum and are fast becoming a key event on Liverpool’s partygoers’ calendar. The NYE Speakeasy party is set to be the biggest yet! Tickets, £22.50, are available in advance. Go to www.speakeasyliverpool.co.uk

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GET JUICED THIS CHRISTMAS (BELOW) John Lewis, South John Street Among the tangerines and crackers it’s always nice to discover something useful in your stocking at Christmas. Whilst technology departments tend to be full of expensive televisions and sound systems, if you look close enough you’ll find fun little gems such as these multiphone chargers (£8.99-£19.95), which are both practical and trendy.

little liverpool (ABOVE) Made Here, Metquarter Made Here is acknowledged by many as a Liverpool retail staple, and when they have these beautiful 3D wooden jigsaws created by the talented Caroline White (of See White) for sale, it’s hard to argue otherwise. Choose between the Liverpool skyline, the Radio City tower or one of the darling miniature cathedrals (£15-£15.50), and send them off as a Christmas surprise to an overseas relative or proud Liverpool resident to give them the sweetest of surprises.

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FABULOUS FESTIVE FROCKS (BELOW) John Lewis, South John Street New to the Metquater, acclaimed Liverpool designer Francesca Kearns is fast becoming the woman to go to for seasonal party dresses and separates. The whole shop is full of glamorous and unique items, but our firm favourite is this baroque style cocktail dress (£275). Managing to be festive without being quaint, it’ll see you into the new year in style.

(LEFT) The Button Boutique, Liverpool ONE You can usually find The Button Boutique in their fabulous office on Brick Street, running everything from hen parties to upcycling workshops. However, they’re currently braving the cold and have set up shop in Santa’s Grotto in Liverpool ONE, providing entertaining, inexpensive and clever workshops for children. Kids of all ages can decorate gingerbread men (£2.50), make their own stockings (£4) or create these adorable peg people (£3) for their tree that will last for Christmases to come.

THE GIFT OF GIVING (RIGHT) Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mount Many might expect the beloved Anglican Cathedral’s shop to have the largest range of nativity sets available, but what may be surprising is where they come from. The shop is a superb advocate of fair trade, and as such it boasts all manner of ethically sourced items. This delicate nativity set (£14.99) was made in the Philippines, with profits going to support the relief effort there.

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WINTER WARMERS As the weather turns colder bars and restaurants across Liverpool have rolled out their winter menus. From hearty warming stews to tasty food from the grill, there is plenty of choice for diners looking for a filling meal. Take a look at these three top winter warmers over the festive season.

THE PHILHARMONIC DINING ROOMS 36 Hope Street, Liverpool Enter the cosy interior of this stunning historic building and you’ll find quality festive food and a selection of real ales on tap. Classic pub favourites such as linecaught cod with chips or venison and redwine sausages and mash can be found in the dining rooms of this Hope Street gem.

KAZIMIER WINTER GARDEN 32 Seel Street, Liverpool Kazimier’s summer garden, which hosted live music and street food during the warmer months, is reinvented as a winter venue with a selection of wintry stews, grills and warming whiskey, mulled wine and specially brewed beers. Again there’s also live music in store.

ST JOHN RESTAURANT 24 Sir Thomas Street A sophisticated location in the former Bank of Liverpool building, the St John restaurant at the Sir Thomas Hotel restaurant has a new menu packed full of sustainable dishes ranging from suckling pressed pork belly to the 16oz Aberdeen Angus chateaubriand. A fine selection of wines will help to while away the winter nights at this fine dining location.

THE SMUGGLERS COVE Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock The Smugglers Cove is the latest eatery to sail into Albert Dock, and with an impressive old galleon-like interior it looks the perfect fit for its maritime surroundings. We paid a mid-week visit to the venue which, with dim lighting and dark wooden decor, was a cosy haven away from the wintery temperatures along Liverpool’s waterfront. Seated by the door, we were also passed by many other visitors just as eager to try the concept pub’s food and drink offering. Boasting over 150 rums, cask ales and more than 40 bottled beers and ciders, it’s no wonder we were handed several menus, including one in book form, to choose a drink from. Cocktails, wines and bottles from around the world made for an overwhelming choice and we found ourselves requesting more time from the attentive waiting staff before finally settling on Goose Island beers. The food menu was also varied, albeit very heavy on meat and fish. I was drawn to a starter of pork crackling with sweet apple sauce (£3.50), while my partner opted for the calamari with lemon mayonnaise (£6.25).

The crackling had the perfect balance of softness and crunchiness, and a sprinkling of chillies and spring onions gave an Asianstyle kick. Meanwhile my guest enjoyed the seafood dish, and the lemon mayonnaise was the perfect accompaniment. Mains posed a difficult decision with so much to choose from. The Smugglers Deli Board invited diners to pick four deli favourites with a Turkish flatbread, plus there was rotisserie chicken, meat ‘off the barbeque’, trademark Hanging Kebabs and ‘home comforts’. I ummed and ahhed between a chicken and ham hock pie (£10.95) and the Thai green curry with coriander rice (£9.95), but was too intrigued by the Hanging Kebabs to resist. My chicken kebab (£9.95) hung on a metal skewer as garlic butter trickled from the top of the stand with seasoned fries sat underneath. The chicken, with onions, mushrooms and peppers, was moist and flavoursome thanks to the garlic and a sweet chilli-style marinade. Unlike me, my dining partner was quickly set on his

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choice of main – the 9oz ribeye steak (£13.95) with seasoned chips. The steak was deliciously juicy, and a side house salad (£2.75) freshened it up with plenty of leaves. With just enough room for dessert, again the choice was varied (all £4.75). I picked the skewered banana dipped in coconut and toffee with vanilla ice cream. Again, it was served warm on a hanging skewer and tasted fresh and light. My partner chose the sweet sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream which, served on a fish shaped bowl, was in keeping with the nautical theme. Feeling full and content, however, we were then persuaded not to leave without sampling the delights of the cocktail menu. With it being mid-week, we went for the both nonalcoholic Sandy Shoes and Pineapple and Mango Colada. They were fruity and refreshing and impressive to look at. The extensive list of rum infused concoctions though, seemingly regarded as a star attraction of the place, will just have to wait till next time.

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STREETLIFE

Santa greets all the children who have come to see him

Santa on his way to his wonderful grotto

Erin, Pauline and Eva Jones

FESTIVE FUN AS SANTA ARRIVES Alana and Tabitha Cross are thrilled to meet Santa and tell him what they would like for Christmas

rowds of shoppers lined the streets of Liverpool ONE to see Father Christmas arrive in spectacular style. The man in the famous red suit paraded through the city centre on a sleigh pulled by real reindeer, and he also brought a magical team of festive helpers and musicians with him as he made his way to his Ice Festival grotto. Children saw Santa take part in a special interview on the Sugar House steps at Custom House Place, and later had the chance to meet him and tell him about their Christmas wishes. Youngsters received gifts and also enjoyed activities such as face painting at this special festive event.

Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little helpers came too!

Sarah and Chris Pierce, with children Abby and George

Santa joined by his helpers

The excited crowd get their first sight of Santa and his sleigh

Santa pulled by his magnificent reindeer

Joanne Harding is delighted to get a present from Santa

Patrick Delaney with Daniel and Jenny Robinson

Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magical band!

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