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EDITOR’S LETTER It’s almost that time of year again, when horse racing fans descend on Merseyside for one of the sport’s biggest events – Aintree’s Crabbies Grand National. With around a month to go until the big meeting we catch up with Liverpool racehorse owner John Neild, who has big ambitions for his horse ‘Splash of Ginge’ in 2016. Plus we explore Liverpool’s changing residential property offering with a look at how measures making it easier to convert former offices into homes are impacting on the city centre. If that’s not enough, we round up some of the region’s best and most unique bookshops and reading initiatives and highlight Liverpool’s best Irish pubs ahead of St Patrick’s Day.
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PROPERTIES FOR SALE
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LOOKING FOR A SECOND HOME OR THE PERFECT HOLIDAY LET? WE’VE ROUNDED UP SOME NORTH WALES PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET IN PICTURESQUE SURROUNDINGS
£349,000 CORNERWAYS BULL BAY ANGLESEY LL Enjoy the idyllic surroundings whether you’re inside or outside of this three-bedroom coastal home on the North Wales island of Anglesey. An ideal second home said to have proven holiday letting potential, this three-bedroom property is modern, spacious and well-equipped. A floor to ceiling picture window leading out onto the balcony is perfect for making the most of the views of the Bull Bay shoreline. Meanwhile an en suite shower room to the master bedroom and a fitted kitchen and breakfast room with integrated appliances make this a comfortable home from home.
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£125,000 THE WARREN ABERSOCH LL Set within a holiday resort this three-bedroom property is just a minute away from the sandy Warren beach and never far from the eateries, galleries and shops in the village of Abersoch. South facing and with a surrounding patio, it’s perfect for soaking up the sunshine on warmer days, while inside this holiday home is fully equipped with an electric fireplace, integrated kitchen appliances and an en suite bathroom to the master bedroom. Other benefits include a large shed and off-road parking for cars and a boat.
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OIEO £825,000
NAYLORS ROAD, LIVERPOOL L27 Stunning detached residence, drawing room & stunning family dining kitchen, utility & laundry room & six bedrooms to first floor, master bedroom with ancillary room off, integrated intercom & video security system, double garage, EPC E
YEW TREE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 An executive detached residence, four double bedrooms, sitting room & lounge, conservatory & dining room, breakfast kitchen & utility room, en-suite to master bedroom, family bathroom, stunning & secluded rear garden, EPC D
£699,000
£612,500
QUICKSWOOD CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, L25 Stunning detached residence, five bedrooms to first floor, elegant sitting & dining room, study/occasional sixth bedroom, impressive family dining kitchen, converted garage/play room, master with dressing area & ensuite, EPC C
WOOLTON HILL ROAD, WOOLTON, L25 Substantially extended detached family bunglaow, four double bedrooms over two floors, substantial & extended lounge, extended formal dining room, open plan breakfast kitchen, generous utility room, children's playroom/home office, EPC D
£549,950
£525,000
THE OLD QUARRY, WOOLTON, L25 Substantial detached property, built within the old quarry development, six bedrooms over two floors, spacious lounge & comfortable sitting room, breakfast kitchen & dining room, utility room, en-suite shower room to master bedroom, EPC D
BLACKWOOD AVENUE, WOOLTON, L25 Detached family residence, four well presented double bedrooms, attractive formal lounge, extended rear sitting room, open plan breakfast kitchen, ample space for casual dining, family bathroom & separate wc, EPC E
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£379,950
£375,000
BOOKER AVENUE, ALLERTON, L18 Elegant semi detached house, three well proportioned bedrooms, good sized formal lounge, rear dining room, kitchen & utility room, en-suite to bedroom two, family bathroom/wc, detached garage, established front & rear gardens, EPC F
WOOLTON ROAD, WOOLTON, L25 Spacious semi detached family residence, four well proportioned bedrooms, attractive formal lounge, separate dining room, breakfast kitchen, rear porch & larder, family bathroom & separate wc, off road parking & garage, EPC E
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£330,000
£295,000
CALDERSTONES ROAD, L18 Luxury penthouse, two double bedrooms, open plan dining room, spacious lounge, fitted kitchen, EPC E
IBBOTSONS LANE, L17 First floor luxury apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living, sheltered terrace off lounge, EPC B
CHARNLEY DRIVE, L15 Detached, four bedrooms, separate dining room, modern fitted breakfast kitchen, utility room, EPC D
LILI MAY MEWS, BELVIDERE ROAD, L8 Don’t Miss Out! Only Four Apartments Remaining
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BRODIE AVENUE, L19 Extended semi, four extended bedrooms, lounge, sitting room, breakfast kitchen, bathroom, EPC E
OIEO £375,000
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£289,950
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BELVOIR ROAD, L18 Detached, three bedrooms, lounge, sitting room & dining room, L shaped fitted kitchen, EPC awaiting
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£375,000
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Guide Price
£275,000 HALEWOOD CLOSE, L25 Semi detached, extended to the ground floor, three bedrooms, open plan breakfast kitchen, EPC D
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Close proximity to Lark Lane, The River Mersey, Princes Park & Sefton Park Secure Parking
OIEO £275,000 CHILDWALL MOUNT RD, L16 Semi detached, , three bedrooms, morning room through to kitchen, rear sitting room, EPC awaiting
PRICES FROM £180,000 - £225,000
£275,000 SHIPTON CLOSE, L19 Detached, three bedrooms, spacious formal lounge, conservatory, separate dining room, fitted kitchen, EPC D
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OIEO £275,000
£254,950
£239,950
£219,950
NEW HEYS DRIVE, L18 Lower ground floor apartment, two bedrooms, spacious lounge, fitted kitchen, GCH, EPC C
CHILDWALL ROAD, L15 Semi detached, three bedrooms, lounge, rear sitting room, conservatory, morning room, kitchen, EPC D
SOUTH BARCOMBE RD, L16 Semi detached, lounge & dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, garage, GCH, DG, EPC E
SOUTH STATION RD, L25 Semi detached, recently modernised, three bedrooms, open plan living space, sun room, breakfast kitchen, EPC D
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W NE
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£199,950
£195,000
£189,950
£186,950
WEST ALBERT ROAD, L17 Luxury first floor apartment, spacious lounge, modern kitchen & two bedrooms, bathroom & wc, EPC D
HILLFOOT AVENUE, L25 Semi detached, three bedrooms, front sitting room, rear lounge, modern fitted kitchen, GCH, EPC D
GRANGE LANE, L25 Semi detached bungalow, two double bedrooms, spacious lounge, morning room, modern kitchen, EPC D
MATHER AVENUE, L18 Semi detached, three bedrooms, dining room, lounge, kitchen, shower room, EPC awaiting W NE
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£185,000
£180,000
£165,000
£140,000
HIGHER ROAD, L26 Semi detached, three bedrooms, dining room & lounge, morning room, modern kitchen, GCH, DG
CHELWOOD AVENUE, L16 Extended semi detached, four bedrooms over two floors, open plan living room to dining room, EPC C
KENMARE ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, four bedrooms, spacious lounge, rear sitting room, morning room, stylish kitchen, GCH, DG, EPC D
AIGBURTH HALL RD, L19 A mid town house, in need of some upgrade, three bedrooms, kitchen, spacious lounge, EPC awaiting W NE
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£139,000
£129,950
£129,950
£125,000
VALE ROAD, L25 Mid terraced cottage, fully modernised, two double bedrooms, open plan lounge to dining room, EPC D
LEE VALE ROAD, L25 Mid town house, spacious lounge, modern fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, DG, GCH, EPC D
WALDGRAVE ROAD, L15 End town house, three bedrooms, spacious lounge, modern kitchen, ground floor wc, DG, GCH, EPC D
GARMOYLE ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, DG, GCH, EPC D
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£124,950
£99,950
£75,000
£65,000
OLIVE MOUNT ROAD, L15 Modern apartment, attractive lounge, modern kitchen, two bedrooms, modern bathroom, DG, GCH, EPC B
HANSBY DRIVE, L24 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, breakfast kitchen, attractive lounge, family bathroom, DG, GCH, EPC C
GROSVENOR ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, open plan lounge/dining room, two double bedrooms, family bathroom, DG, GCH, EPC D
WOODSOME PARK, L25 Third floor apartment, spacious lounge, kitchen, two double bedrooms, modern bathroom, DG, EH, EPC C
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£425,000
OIRO £235,000
£190,000
£185,000
ALBERT DOCK, L3 Stunning third floor apartment, secure underground allocated parking, two bedrooms
CANNING STREET, L8 Third floor penthouse apartment, two double bedrooms, offered without chain, listed building, parking
ROYAL QUAY, L3 Duplex penthouse apartment, two bedrooms, immaculately presented throughout, EPC C
CANNING STREET, L8 Duplex apartment, second/third floor, three letting rooms, reception room, fitted kitchen, EPC TBC
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£135,000
£132,950
£126,500
CORNHILL, L1 Eighth floor apartment, two double bedrooms, secure parking, two bathrooms, living room, EPC C
PARK LANE, L1 Purpose built apartment, two double bedrooms, no chain, secure allocated parking, double glazed, EPC D
CITY GATE EAST, L1 Fourth/fifth floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, comprehensive fitted kitchen, EPC C
CINNAMON BUILDING, L1 Second floor apartment, popular and convenient development, two bedrooms, under floor heating, EPC C
£119,950
£115,000
OIEO £110,000
£110,000
STANLEY STREET, L7 Substantial end terraced property, four bedrooms/five letting rooms, double glazed, central heating, EPC D
LEEDS STREET, L3 Second floor apartment, investment opportunity, two double bedrooms, parking, open plan living, EPC C
ARCH VIEW CRESCENT, L1 Spacious apartment, one double bedroom, secure allocated parking, popular city centre location, EPC C
CROSSHALL STREET, L1 Lower ground floor apartment, two double bedrooms, living room/kitchen area, EPC F
£105,000
£87,950
£72,500
£45,000
CONCERT SQUARE, L1 First floor apartment, popular city centre location, no chain, parking, one spacious double bedroom, EPC TBC
MINSTER COURT, L7 Second floor apartment, two bedrooms, investment opportunity, popular development, EPC C
MARGARET ROAD, L4 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, through lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
ENID STREET, L8 Mid terraced house, no chain, two bedrooms, central heating, two reception room, EPC D
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£165,000
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£599,950
£215,000
£204,995
£199,995
OLD HALL COURT, L12 Exclusive detached house, set out over three floors, five bedrooms- master en-suite, spacious lounge, EPC D
BURGHILL ROAD, L12 Extended detached house, four bedrooms-master ensuite, lounge & sitting room, dining kitchen, EPC D
YEW TREE LANE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, attractive bathroom/wc, EPC E
BURGHILL ROAD, L12 Detached house, four bedrooms- master en-suite, lounge, dining room & kitchen, EPC awaited
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£190,000
£189,995
£152,950
£149,995
COUNTESS PARK, L11 Detached house, four bedrooms-master en-suite, utility room, walk in pantry & kitchen, EPC D
MANOR VIEW, L12 Detached house, four bedrooms-master en-suite, lounge, dining room & kitchen, EPC C
THE OAKS, L12 Detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, open plan dining room to kitchen, double glazed, EPC D
KNOWLE CLOSE, L12 Detached house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining kitchen, ground floor wc, bathroom/wc, EPC awaited
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£147,950
£144,995
£139,950
£129,995
MAPLE CRESCENT, L36 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gas central heating, EPC E
BOXTREE CLOSE, L12 Detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gas central heating, EPC E
RUDYARD ROAD, L14 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, cloaks/wc, bathroom/wc, EPC E
CARNABY CLOSE, L36 Detached house, three bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
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£120,000
£115,000
£114,995
£114,995
MELWOOD DRIVE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, shower room/wc, double glazed, EPC awaited
QUEENS DRIVE, L13 Town house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, conservatory, bathroom, EPC awaited
DAVIDSON ROAD, L13 Town house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, ground floor wc, bathroom/wc, EPC D
TIMWAY DRIVE, L12 Semi detached bungalow, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, shower room/wc, double glazed, EPC C
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£100,000
£94,995
£89,950
CROSGROVE ROAD, L4 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room & breakfast kitchen, shower room, EPC E
AMERSHAM ROAD, L4 End town house, three bedrooms, family room & lounge, kitchen, conservatory, bathroom/wc, EPC C
MUIRHEAD AVE EAST, L11 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC awaited
GUERNSEY ROAD, L13 tTerraced house, four bedrooms, lounge & dining room, breakfast kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
£89,950
£85,000
£82,500
£75,000
MAB LANE, L12 End town house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, ground floor wc, bathroom/wc, EPC E
DOBSON STREET, L6 Mid terrace, two bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, ground floor cloaks / w.c., bathroom w.c., EPC C
ROCKWELL ROAD, L12 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & kitchen, store room, bathroom/wc, gas central heating, EPC E
SCOTIA ROAD, L13 Terraced house, in need of full renovation., three bedrooms, lounge, dining room & kitchen, EPC D
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£110,000
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£74,000
£72,500
£70,000
£69,995
ARDVILLE ROAD, L11 Extended end town house, three bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, shower room, EPC E
ARDLEIGH GROVE, L13 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, shower room/wc, gas central heating, EPC C
MIRFIELD STREET, L6 End terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom / w.c., double glazed, EPC D
CIRCULAR RD WEST, L11 Mid town house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, ground floor wc, kitchen, bathroom, EPC E W NE
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£65,950
£64,950
£64,000
£54,950
AGAR ROAD, L11 Semi detached house, in need of renovation, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, EPC F
BATLEY STREET, L13 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gas central heating, EPC E
SCARISBRICK CRES, L11 Town house, three bedrooms, in need of renovation, lounge & kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC awaited
WINSLOW STREET, L4 Terraced house, two bedrooms, open plan lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
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£1,100pcm
£1,100pcm
£825pcm
£750pcm
CASSVILLE ROAD, L18 Traditional terraced house, three bedrooms, two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, GCH, DG, EPC D
QUEBEC QUAY, L3 Third floor apartment, fully furnished, two double bedrooms, spacious living room, kitchen, GCH, EPC B
KILGRASTON GARDENS, L17 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, unfurnished, minimum 12 month let, GCH, DG, EPC awaited
BRAMPTON DRIVE, L8 Semi detached bungalow, three bedrooms, furnished, central heating, quiet cul-desac position, EPC D
£750pcm
£675pcm
STREATHAM AVENUE, L18 Three bedroom terrace, furnished, fitted kitchen, through lounge/diner, family bathroom, back yard, EPC D
ELLERMAN ROAD, L3 Two bedroom apartment, furnished, open plan living area, modern fitted kitchen, modern bathroom, EPC B
£600pcm
£595pcm
CHANCELLOR COURT, L8 First floor apartment, two double bedrooms, open plan living area, modern kitchen, bathroom, EPC E
WOODFORD ROAD, L14 Terraced house, three bedrooms, extended kitchen, new carpets, unfurnished, alarm system, EPC E
£550pcm
£550pcm
£500pcm
£420pcm
WLILLEY ROAD, L7 One bedroom apartment at mezzanine level, central heating, part furnished, communal gardens, EPC B
HORSESHOE DRIVE, L10 Town house, two bedrooms, one reception room, kitchen dining room, gardens, driveway, EPC C
BENSON COURT, L1 Second floor apartment, one bedroom, spacious open plan living room/kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC E
NASEBY STREET, L4 Mid terrace, two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, CH, DG, EPC D
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Coming to the market in March with Abode The development which is exclusive to Abode Lettings will be ready for tenants to move in for the end of March. Stunning views and located in the sort after location of Aigburth with private balconies and Sefton Park as your garden these apartments will be a perfect place to live. Call Abode to put your name down to avoid disappointment To arrange a viewing please call Abode Allerton 0151-601-3003
We have a selection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroomed apartments designed by the Signature Living Group with Abode will be working with to tenant now transformed Daniel House in North Liverpool. The apartments range in price from £350 to £995pcm and are let on an unfurnished basis with modern fitted kitchen and bathrooms. There is suburb views of the city and by summer 2016 you will have access to a private infinity pool, gym and restaurant bar on the 14th floor. To arrange a viewing please call Abode Crosby 0151-909-3003 (option 2)
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Harthill Road, Calderstones , L18
£680,000
• Outstanding Four Bedroom Detached • En suites to all Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
Fulwood Park, Aigburth, L17
Offers Over £500,000
• Four Bedroom Detached • Architect Designed • Outstanding Landscaped Gardens • No Chain
Sudley Grange, Aigburth, L17
Stonehouse Mews, Calderstones, L18
Offers Over £650,000
Middlefield Road, Calderstones, L18
Offers Over £475,000
Offers Over £425,000
Hever Drive, Halewood, L26 • Four Bedroom Extended Detached • Good Sized Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Conservatory
Beechfield Road, Calderstones, L18
Manderston Drive, West Derby, L12 • Close Proximity to West Derby Village • Four Bedroom Detached Property • Three Spacious Reception Rooms • En-Suite Shower Room & Family Bathroom
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£399,995
• Three Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Secluded Landscaped Gardens • Four-Piece Modern Family Bathroom • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
£265,000
£525,000
Ringwood, Woodview Road, L25
Offers Over £425,000
• Five Bedroom Detached Property • Three Reception Rooms • Four-Piece Family Bathroom • South Facing Rear Garden
• Four Bedroom Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms • Summer House • Mature Garden
• Four Bedroom Detached • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room • Orangery/Conservatory • Converted Games Room
Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L19 • Six Bedroom Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms • Plus Reception Hall • Double Bedrooms Throughout
• Four Bedroom Detached • Gated Development • Opposite Calderstones Park
Reservoir Road, Woolton, L25
£375,000
• Four Bedroom Detached Property • Two Reception Rooms • Large Rear Garden • Garage
Offers Over £220,000
North Road, Grassendale, L19 • Stunning Two Bedroom Penthouse Apartment • Prestigious South Liverpool Conservation Area • Located Within Secluded Grounds • Close Proximity to a range of Local Amenities
Allerton: 0151 601 3003
£220,000
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Centreville Road, Allerton, L18
£215,000
• Three Bedroom Character Terrace • Popular Location • Open Plat Kitchen/Dining Room
Ventnor Road, Wavertree, L15
£175,000
• Superbly Renovated Throughout • An Array of Stunning Original Features • Unique Three Bedroom Triplex Apartment • Two Spacious Reception Rooms
Dudley Road, Allerton, L18
Offer Over £200,000
Offers Over £165,000
Elmsfield Close, Woolton, L25
Molesworth Road, Childwall, L16
£175,000
Offers Over £145,000
Rudyard Road, Broadgreen, L14
Coventry Road, Wavertree, L15
Offers Over £155,000 Rosslyn Street, Aigburth, L17
Offers Over £170,000
Offers Over £150,000
• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Double Glazed
Offers Over £140,000
• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L14 Location • Extended Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Spacious Lounge & Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes
Offers Over £175,000
• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Modern Kitchen/Diner with Appliances • Through Lounge and Dining Room • Modern Bathroom
• Highly Sought After Childwall Location • Generous Corner Plot with Potential to Extend • Extended Semi-Detached Property • Three Bedrooms (With The Potential for Four)
• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L18 Location • Two Double Bedrooms • Character Mid Terrace Property
Elworthy Avenue, Halewood , L26
• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After Halewood Village Location • Three Bedroom Extended Semi-Detached Property • Spacious Lounge & Dining Room
• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L25 Location • Close Proximity to Woolton & Gateacre Village • Spacious Lounge/Sitting Room
• Four Bedroom End Terrace • Sought After Location • Nearby Allerton Road and Penny Lane • Two Reception Rooms
Briardale Road, Allerton, L18
Score Lane, Childwall, L16 • Three Bedroom Extended Semi • Extended Kitchen/Dining Room • Popular Location
Benfleet House, Aigburth, L19
Offers Over £120,000
• Two Bedrooms • Ground Floor Apartment • Open Plan Kitchen/Living • No Chain
Allerton: 0151 601 3003
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Poplar Avenue, Crosby, L23
£900,000
• SPECTACULAR RESIDENCE • Desirable location • Seven bedrooms • Four receptions
Hall Lane, Ince Blundell, L38
Offers over £700,000
Offers over £315,000
• NO CHAIN • Four double bedrooms • Quiet location • Modern kitchen/breakfast room
Berwick Drive, Blundellands, L23
£850,000
Elm Avenue, Crosby, L23
Esplen Avenue, Crosby L23
Offers over £675,000
Offers over £280,000
Crosby Road South, Waterloo, L22 • SIX BEDROOMS • Character property • Beautifully presented • Large garden
open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes
£650,000
Hall Road East, Blundellsands, L23
£595,000
• New build • Four bedrooms • Luxury fixtures and fittings • Desirable location
Offers over £300,000
Moorgate Avenue, Crosby, L23
£295,000
• Help to buy scheme available • New build • Available Spring 2016 • Four bedrooms
• EXCELLENT DECORATIVE ORDER • Detached • Three Double Bedrooms • Magnificent modern kitchen/breakfast room
• Desirable location • Three good sized bedrooms • Three receptions • Modern kitchen
Chestnut Avenue, Moor Park, Crosby, L23 • Beautiful detached family home • Five/six receptions • Stunning décor • Five double bedrooms
• FIVE BEDROOMS • Cinema Room • Immaculately presented • Stunning Kitchen Dining Room
• Charming character residence • Set within tranquil semi rural location (approx. 1 acre) • Four double bedrooms • Three receptions
Beech Park, Crosby, L23
Albert Road, Formby L37 • NO CHAIN • Five bedrooms • Two bedroom self contained annex • Four receptions
Offers over £260,000
Glenwyllin Road, Waterloo, L22
Offers over £250,000
• NHBC 10 year warranty • NO CHAIN • Four double bedrooms • Contemporary kitchen
Crosby: 0151 909 3003
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Endbutt Lane, Crosby, L23
£240,000
• NO CHAIN • Beautifully presented • Three good sized bedrooms • Contemporary kitchen
Edge Lane, Thornton, L23
Brooke Road West, Brighton-le-Sands, L22 Offers over £160,000
Westbourne Avenue, Thornton, L23
• Deceptively spacious • Three bedrooms • Popular location • Modern kitchen
• THREE BEDROOMS • Popular Location • Good Sized Gardens • Close to all amenities
Richard Martin Road, Litherland, L21
Offers over £120,000
Field Avenue, Litherland, L21
Offers over £80,000
• NO CHAIN • THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS • Modern kitchen • Contemporary shower room
Brookhill Close, Bootle, L21 • NO CHAIN • Three Bedrooms • Good Sized Conservatory • Viewing Highly Recommended
open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes
Melling Road, Aintree, L9
Offers over £185,000
• NEW BUILD • Four Bedrooms • Popular location • Only four left!
Offers over £145,000
Brownmoor Lane, Crosby, L23
£135,000
• THREE BEDROOMS • Kitchen Dining Room • Prime Location • Close to all amenities
Offers over £85,000
• NO CHAIN • Two double bedrooms • Two receptions • Kitchen
• Three good sized bedrooms • Modern bathroom • Corner plot • Desirable location
Muspratt Road, Seaforth, L21
Offers over £210,000
• Beautifully presented • Extended to the ground and second floor • Four bedrooms • Magnificent kitchen and bathrooms
Anderson Road, Litherland, L21
Offers over £80,000
• NO CHAIN • Three good sized bedrooms • Modern kitchen • Two receptions
Offers over £70,000
Oakhouse Park, Walton, L9
Offers over £50,000
• NO CHAIN • One Double Bedroom • Second Floor Apartment • Modern Fitted Kitchen
Crosby: 0151 909 3003
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Sales The Reach, L3 £95,000 • • • • • •
West Tower, Brook Street, L3 Reduced for Quick Sale £235,000
City Centre Prime Location Large One Bedroom Apartment Modern Bathroom Modern Kitchen with appliances Prime 'buy to let' Close to Business sector and Byrom St
Minster Court, L7 £92,000 • • • • • •
• Amazing City and Waterfront Views • 2 Double bedrooms, 1 with en-suite • Modern Bathroom • Contemporary Kitchen • Tallest Tower in Liverpool • 24 Hour Concierge
Popular Mature Development Two Double Bedrooms Modern Fitted Kitchen Parking Prime 'buy to let' Location by Liverpool University
Unity Building, L3 £239,950
Westminster Chambers, L3 £189,950
Unity Building, L3 £181,500
• 2 Bedroom Duplex Apartment • Modern fittings to kitchen • 2 bathrooms • Views Overlooking River Mersey • Secure Parking
• Duplex loft Penthouse Apt • Award winning Development • Grade II listed Victorian Building • Prime City Location • Two Bedrooms
• Accommodation on one floor • Lounge with Balcony • Two modern bathrooms • Two double bedrooms • Secure parking
Alexandra Tower, L3 Reduced to £125,500
Naseby Street, L4 Reduced to £82,500
Regency Chambers, L2 Priced for quick sale £78,000
South Ferry Quay, L3 Reduced £142,949
• Two Double Bedrooms • Marina waterfront complex • Stylish modern kitchen • Living/dining room • Secure Allocated Parking
The Colonnades, L3 £625,000
SO LD
• Amazing Views by Waterfront • Good sized One Bedroom Apt • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Luxury Bathroom
• Spacious End Terraced • Four Double Bedrooms • Double Glazed • Gas Central Heating • Good ‘buy to let’
• Excellent central location • Period building courtyard garden • Top Floor ‘loft style’ Flat • Good ‘buy to let’ property • Potential to increase
• Three bedroomed Apartment • Stunning views of the Mersey • Newly fitted kitchen • Modern fitments to two bathrooms • Parking and store room facility.
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Lettings North Sudley Road, L17 £1050pcm • • • • •
Cleveley Cottages, L18 £4000pcm
Stunning 2 Bedroom Maisonette Apartment Large Lounge With Original Fireplace Designer Fitted kitchen Spectacular Dining Conservatory Secure Parking in Private Gated Grounds
Beetham Tower, L3 £995pcm • • • • •
• Inspirational Conversion • Fabulous Living/Dining Kitchen • Quality Finish Throughout • 3 Reception Rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms • Secure Gated Access, Driveway Space for 3 Cars • Large Spacious Garden
2 Bedroom Furnished Luxury Apartment Panoramic Views 24 Hr Concierge En-suite to Master Secure Parking
Princes Dock, L3 £950pcm
Spectrum, L3 £825pcm
Portside House, L3 £795pcm
Lord Nelson Street, L3 £725pcm
• 2 Bedroom Apartment • Secure Parking, Fully Furnished • En-suite to Master • Fully Integrated Kitchen
• Furnished 2 Bed Apartment • Undercroft Parking • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • Juliet Balcony
• 2 Bedroom Furnished Apartment • Inner Communal Courtyard • Secure Parking • Central Heating
• One Bedroom Mezzanine Apartment • Jacuzzi Bath • Modern Kitchen with Appliances • Original Brick Wall Feature
Brooklands, L17 £575pcm
Heysmoor Heights, L8 Starting from £495pcm
Overhead, L8 Starting from £650pcm
• Multiple 2 Bed Apartments • Perfect Location for City Centre Living • Secure Gated Parking, Lift Access • Balcony & Ensuite
Ellerman Road, L3 £625pcm
• Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment • Large Bathroom with Shower • Secure Parking • Gated Development
• Two Double Bedrooms • Unfurnished, Large Lounge • Walking distance to Otterspool Prom • Off Road parking
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• 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available £ • Up to 16th Floor Available • Open Plan with Fitted Kitchen • Secure Gated Parking Available
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0151 231 6100 sales@cityresidential.co.uk lettings@cityresidential.co.uk
SALES
LETTINGS
STUDENT
£99,950
£110,000
Cornwallis Court
Commutation Plaza
We are in receipt of an offer on 31 Cornwallis Court, 9 Cornwallis Street, Liverpool, L1 5EL in the amount of £98,300. Any persons wishing to increase on this offer should notify the selling agents City Residential, 81-87 Victoria Street, L1 6DG, 0151 231 6100 prior to exchange of contracts.
One Bedroom Apartment Views Over St Georges Hall Secure Allocated Parking EPC - C
£69,950
We are delighted to offer for sale this well presented One Bedroom, Third Floor apartment situated within Liverpool City Centre.
£90,000
£89,950
£99,950
Grasmere House
Regency Chambers
The Reach
The Tea Factory
Two Bedroom Apartment Gas Central Heating Parking EPC - C
One Bedroom Apartment City Centre Location Ideal Investment EPC - C
One Bedroom Apartment Popular & Convenient Location Ideal Investment EPC - B
One Bedroom Apartment Stunning Views Timber Decked Balcony EPC - C
£115,000
£115,000
£120,000
£125,000
The Albany
Sovereign Chambers
Merchants Quay
One Park West
One Bedroom Duplex En-suite Shower Room Business District Location EPC - C
Two Bedroom Apartment Early Viewing Recommended City Centre Location EPC - B
Two Bedroom Apartment Docklands Location Secure Parking EPC - B
One Bedroom Apartment Excellent Location No Chain EPC - B
£129,950
£139,950
£159,950
£200,000
Westminster Chambers
Argyle Street
South Ferry Quay
Eden Square
Two Bedroom Apartment City Centre Location Well Presented EPC - D
Two Bedroom Apartment City Centre Location En-Suite Shower Room EPC - D
Two Bedroom Apartment No Chain Secure Parking EPC - B
Luxury Two Bed Apartment Secure Allocated Parking Balcony With Stunning Views EPC - D
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£1200pcm
Aigburth Vale
£550pcm
Ivanhoe Road
A stunning 18th Century townhouse, which has been newly refurbished and converted to a luxury three storey, four double bedroom home. The conversion has maintained the
original features and character of the property including exposed wooden beams. The property is offered on a fully furnished basis with off road parking.
£600pcm
City Residential are delighted to offer for rent this one bedroom apartment which is on the top floor of a converted house. Available
£600pcm
fully furnished, including all white goods in the kitchen. Please call us now on 0151 231 6100 to secure your viewing.
£650pcm
£700pcm
Sovereign Chambers
Hatton Gardens
The Collegiate
Armstrong Quay
One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location
One bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking
One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking
Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking
£800pcm
£850pcm
£800pcm
£850pcm
Royal Quay
Quebec Quay
South Ferry Quay
Navigation Wharf
Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking
Two Double Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking
Two Double Bedroom Apartment Balcony Marina Views
Four Bedroom House Fully Furnished Garage Included
Grade II listed building One landmark
CHANCERY HOUSE PARADISE STREET, LIVERPOOL
Show Apartment Ready
18.03.16
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Prices from
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For more information call 0151 231 6100 or sales@cityresidential.co.uk
81-87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG
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Looking for an agent who will sell your house fast? At Century 21, over 35% of our stock is currently SOLD STC or Under Offer, call today for your free valuation Dicks Lane, L40
Mariners Road, L23
Ridgewell Close, L21
Norwood Avenue, L21
Merrilocks Road, L23
Fountain Court, L23
£835,000
£250,000
£219,950
£180,000
£179,950
£175,000
• Award Winning Design • 6 bedrooms • Barn conversion • EPC D
• Bungalow • Immaculately presented • Convenient to beach • EPC D
• Modern throughout • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Reception rooms • EPC D
• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Reception Room • Extended to the rear • EPC D
• Prestigious building • Allocated parking • 2 bedroom • EPC B
• Well presented • 2 large bedrooms • Great beach location • EPC D
Ashdale Road, L22
Moss Lane, L21
Runnells Lane, L23
Merrilocks Road, L23
Courtenay Avenue, L22
Marina Crescent, L30
£165,000
£159,995
• 1 Bedroom • Second floor • Lift access • EPC C
• 3 Bedrooms • Great size property • Potential to add • EPC F
Briarlea Cuckoo Lane, L25
Barry Drive, L19
North End Lane, L26
TC SS
TC SS
£169,950 • Well presented • 3 Bedrooms • Garage and driveway • EPC D
£145,000
£129,999
£118,000
• 4 Bedrooms • Requires refurbishment • Potential to add value • EPC F
• 3 Bedrooms • Corner plot • Potential to extend • EPC D
• 3 Bedrooms • Modern Throughout • Off road parking • EPC C
Ye Priory Ct, L25
Maidstone Close, L25
Cam Street, L25
Hallville Road, L18
W NE
W NE
£630,000 • 7 Bedrooms • 3 Reception Rooms • 3 Bathrooms • EPC G
£499,950
£375,000
£235,000
£170,000
£165,000
• 5 Bed Detached • Three Bathrooms • Terrace With river Views • EPC C
• 3 Bedrooms • Extensive Gardens • Double Garage • EPC D
• Mid Town House • 3 bedrooms • En Suite, dressing room • EPC C
• Detached family home • Fantastic location • Ideal for first time buyers • EPC E
• 2 Bed Mid terraced • Two Reception Rooms • NO CHAIN • EPC D
Garway, L25
Silverbrook Road, L27
Allerton Road, L25
Stormont Rd, L19
RE DU CE D
NE W
East Millwood, L24 RE DU CE D
NE W
£155,000
£150,000
£145,000
£130,000
£120,000
£97,500
• 1st floor flat • 2 bedrooms • Spacious lounge • EPC D
• Off plan purchase • In Woolton Village • Investment Opportunity • EPC TBA
• 3 Bed Terrace • Modern Kitchen • Contemporary Bathroom • EPC D
• Ideal family home • Close to Woolton Village • Suitable first time buyers • EPC C
• Bed Semi Detached • Spacious Lounge • Modern Kitchen • EPC C
• Extended family house • Excellent value for money • Open plan living • EPC C
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£239,950
£234,950
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Weston Grove L26 • Four Bedroom Detached • Three Bathrooms • Spacious Kitchen/Diner
Ashton Square L25 • Two Bedroom Cottage • Built in 1810 • Viewing Available Now!
Farnborough Grove L26 • Four Bedroom Detached • Immaculate Throughout • Front and Rear Gardens
Hunts Cross Avenue L25 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Well Presented Throughout • Great Location
£199,950
£199,950
Haileybury Road L25 • Four Bedroom Semi Detached • NO CHAIN • View Today!
Tinsley Close L26 • Three Bedroom Detached Property • Detached Garage and Driveway • Sizable Kitchen/Dining Area
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£144,950
Yew Tree Road L25 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Great Location • NO CHAIN
Turnstone Drive L26 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Modern Throughout • Popular Location
NEW
REDUCED
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£119,950
£119,950
£109,950
£65,000
Penmann Crescent L26 • Four Bedroom Mid Terrace • Modern and Spacious Throughout • Rear Garden
Palmerston Drive L25 • Two Bedroom Semi Detached • NO CHAIN • Rear Garden and Parking
Merstone Close L26 • Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • Immaculate Throughout • Sizable Bedroom Accommodation
Woodsome Park, L25 • Two Bedroom Apartment • Modern and Well Presented • NO CHAIN
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With views directly onto Liverpool’s waterfront this stunning apartment has access to the free onsite gym, outside amenity space and is available furnished or unfurnished. This apartment offers generous living space with an early viewing highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
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Walton
West Derby
Springfield Way £108,000 A beautifully presented semi detached property in the popular location of West Derby which offers amenities including shops, schools and transport links and is also close to Croxteth Country Park. The accommodation on offer comprises hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has a central heating system, double glazing, front and rear gardens with off road parking.
West Derby
Gwladys Street £67,000 A beautifully presented property worthy of early viewings to appreciate what is on offer. Located in the Walton area close to shops, schools, public transport and Football Grounds. The accommodation on offer comprises hall, open plan lounge, kitchen, ground floor bathroom, three bedrooms with the master having fitted robes, double glazing and a central heating system.
Meadow Lane £235,000 A beautifully presented semi detached property . Accommodation comprising hall, cloaks, two separate reception rooms, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a shower room, whilst to the second floor there is a fourth bedroom which has built-in wardrobes. The property has a central heating system and double glazing. Externally there is a paved drive giving off road parking, a rear garden with a paved patio area and a range of trees and shrubs and a fence surround.
Croxteth Country Park
West Derby
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Lindisfarne Drive • Cul-de-Sac Location • Semi Detached Property • Three Bedrooms/En-Suite • Gardens
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£130,000
West Derby
THOUSANDS THOUSAN DS OF OPPOR OPPORTUNITIES POR RTU N ITI ES Beech Close £152,000 A beautifully presented semi detached property offered for sale in the popular area of West Derby. The accommodation on offer includes hall, lounge, kitchen, four bedrooms, to the front of the property there is a paved drive giving off road parking and leading to the garage whilst the rear garden has a paved patio area and well stocked borders. The property has a central heating system and double glazing. Viewings of this property are strongly recommended.
WEST DERBY
Norris Green
Haselbeech Crescent • Three Bedroom Mid Terrace Property • Ground Floor Shower Room • Double Glazing/Central Heating System • Gardens/Off Road Parking
FFor or o more mor details come inside or call
£80,000
Ferguson Road £65,000 • EPC Grade C • Three Bedroom End Terrace • Double Glazing/Central Heating • No Onwards Chain
Kiln Hey • Over 55’s Complex • One Bedroom Upper Floor Apartment/Lift To Floors • Shower Room • Double Glazing/No Onwards Chain
OLD SWAN
Belfast Road £50,000 • EPC Grade D • Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • Ground Floor Bathroom • DG, No Onwards Chain
WALTON
Eton Street £65,000 • Beautiful Mid Terrace Property • Two Bedrooms • Four Piece Family Bathroom • DG, CH System
£80,000
WEST DERBY
Brookside £29,950 • EPC Grade E • One Bedroom • Upper Floor Apartment • Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen
West Derby
0151 226 5668 west_derby@reedsrains.co.uk •The tenancy set up fee is £240. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the website or ask in branch for more details,
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£2200pcm One Park West SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE CITY FROM THIS APARTMENT. A fantastic three bedroom furnished apartment that has been upgraded significantly by the current owner. Offering a luxury apartment to move into early February. EPC Grade B.
£1100pcm Waterloo Warehouse A fantastic two bedroom duplex apartment with amazing river views is offered for let from Feburary. Furnished to a high standard, this apartment is arguably one of the best in the building. VIEW NOW ON 0151 227 2027.
£625pcm Stanley Road Available now! A one bedroom newly furnished apartment in the heart of the city centre! Within a small complex of apartments, ideal for someone working in the city centre.
£600pcm One Park West AVAILABLE JANUARY - ONE BEDROOM FURNISHED STUDIO APARTMENT Located in the heart of Liverpool One, furnished to a high standard and views of Chavasse Park.
£1150pcm Immingham Dr A fantastic four bedroom detached house in South Liverpool ! With front and rear gardens, this modern built property has everything for a professional or family let.
L2
L1
L8
£1200pcm Back Sandon St Available now, this period property which is located within the heart of the Georgian Quarter. The property can only be fully appreciated after an internal inspection.
L3
£169,950
£695pcm Cable Yard Available Immediately! A classic two bedroom furnished apartment close to the Business District in the City Centre. Ideal for sharers or a couple as the property has two double bedrooms!
£850pcm Madison Square RARE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR - TWO BEDROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT AVAILABLE MID FEBRUARY!! This apartment has just been furnished to the highest standard, has two double
CH44
Borough Road £500,000 Approx 0.38 of an acre Outline Planning Consent Erection of 28 apartments Awaiting EPC
£650pcm Avondale Road AVAILABLE NOW! A three bedroom recently redecorated family house, situated just off Smithdown Road. Ideally located close to Sefton and Wavertree Mystery Park's. The house is offered unfurnished.
L1
L19
L1
Alder Way 2 Bedrooms Roof terrace River Views No onward chain. EPC Grade = C
L15
L3
L1
CH41
Corporation Road £ POA Residential Development Site Two Outline Planning Permissions approx 0.57 of one acre
L1
Fleet Street £750,000 Outline Planning granted Erect a block of student accommodation 52 individual studio units Commercial use of ground and basement level (A3/A4 Use)
L2
Strand Street £170,258 Strand Plaza- A modern residential development with an unparalleled location
L1
£800pcm Argyle Street AVAILABLE MID FEBRUARY! This deceptively large two bedroom apartment, furnished to a high standard and offered with secure underground parking.
L3
Malmaison Apart £1300pcm A FANTASTIC TWO BEDROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT WITH GREAT RIVER VIEWS!! Available immediately, this is not to be missed! Furnished to a high standard and secured parking
PUBLIC NOTICE
84, 4 Royal Quay L3 4EU We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £86,001.Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before and exchange of contracts take place. EPC Rating C.
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A traditional three-bedroom terraced house situated close to the shops, bars and restaurants of Allerton Road. The property benefits from a front lounge with a feature fireplace, rear dining room and a family bathroom. Another stand-out feature is the property’s garden courtyard complete with a brick built outhouse.
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This large two-bedroom top floor apartment located in the popular Carlett View development in Garston Village benefits from secure allocated parking, central heating and double glazing. A five minute walk from Liverpool South Parkway train station, the fully furnished property also features a large open plan lounge and kitchen diner with an impressive balcony.
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This spacious two-bedroom apartment offers excellent views from its balcony onto the marina alongside secure parking and a spacious living room. Just a short walk from the bars, shops and restaurants of Liverpool ONE, the property is ideally located for public transport links.
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Set in the Liverpool ONE development, this three-bedroom apartment has been furnished to a very high standard and offers amazing views of the River Mersey, Albert Dock and the city centre. Available right away, the property also benefits from a 24-hour concierge service.
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac off Sefton Park in a beautiful Victorian building, this onebedroom apartment boasts an impressive private communal garden at the rear. Ideally located close to Lark Lane, the property also benefits from excellent transport links to the city centre.
Part of a recently converted modern apartment development; this studio flat is perfectly situated nearby to the shops, bars and restaurants of Lark Lane. With a low monthly rent, prospective tenants should also note the property’s proximity to Sefton Park and St Michaels train station.
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WHEN TEMPORARY PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS WERE FIRST INTRODUCED IN - THE RULE ALLOWING COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE TO BE CONVERTED INTO RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION WITHOUT THE NEED FOR PLANNING PERMISSION - IT WAS HOPED IT WOULD ENCOURAGE A SURGE IN HOUSING STOCK THROUGHOUT THE CITY LAST YEAR THE GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED THAT THE MEASURES WILL NOW BE MADE PERMANENT ALLOWING UNDERUSED BUILDINGS TO OFFER NEW HOMES FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS AND FAMILIES LONG INTO THE FUTURE
HOME fro YOUR MOVE LOOKS AT THE IMPACT THESE MEASURES ARE HAVING ON LIVERPOOL’S RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE
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hile the measures were first announced back in 2013, it’s thought that Liverpool is only just starting to see the benefits of the now permanent office-to-resi rules. Originally set to expire in May 2016, the timescale in which to design and finance a scheme, even without full planning permission, meant there was a level of uncertainty for developers and residential agents in the city. “There is certainly an increased interest in [office to residential developments],” says
Debra Beach, branch manager at Keppie Massie Residential. “In the next three to six months we anticipate we will see some activity in this area judging by the enquiries we have been fielding over the last six months or so.” Research from Countrywide found that in the last quarter of 2013 and 2014 a total of 30 schemes, an equivalent of 12% of the residential units in the city centre development pipeline, were offices with permission to be converted into residential accommodation. Compare that to the almost 4,000 conversions
which were given the go-ahead nationwide, Liverpool was producing limited examples of the new measures in action. Contrary to what Liverpool City Council believed – it applied for swatches of the city centre to be excluded from the rules, only to be turned down – the measures haven’t resulted in swarms of commercial property being converted into residential accommodation. However, with the measures now permanent, conversions are beginning to hit their stride. Many of the developments now taking shape are within Liverpool’s commercial district and
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omWORK city centre. An obvious location given the prominence of purpose-built commercial office space but also to target “first-time buyers who are more attracted to this type of stock” suggests Alan Bevan, managing director of City Residential. And while he says the measures are and will continue to affect the city’s traditional commercial district, he believes it is doing so in a “very beneficial way”. “Converting these buildings will attract residents into the city who will also make it easier for future employers to consider Liverpool as a suitable office destination due to the increased pool of talent,” he adds. Directly opposite James Street station, Victoria House is set to be converted in to 63 studio and one-bedroom apartments. With a train station on its doorstep and Liverpool ONE and Albert Dock a stone’s throw away, these contemporary apartments are marketed as ‘the perfect residential hotspot for young professionals looking for an urban living experience’. The seven-storey office block, scheduled for a February 2017 completion, is one of a number of office-to-residential developments happening in the city aimed at the rise of young professionals. A report released by Centre for Cities in 2015 found that the number of 22 to 29-yearolds living in Liverpool city centre nearly Victoria House is to be turned into 63 homes
“The business district already has a thriving residential population, so a further fusing of the commercial and residential areas is inevitable.”
quadrupled between 2001 and 2011. Citing the city’s rise in jobs for young professionals, the report suggests these people are willing to pay a premium to be able to walk to work, be close to shops, bars and restaurants and be surrounded by other young, professional, single people. Liverpool’s student population is booming and there are more job opportunities than ever for graduates, along with an increasing trend for city centres to be places where people shop, work and live. Many believe it could lead to pockets of new communities in the city, particularly in Liverpool’s city central and commercial districts. “The business district already has a thriving residential population with The Unity Building and St Paul’s Square particularly sought after, so a further fusing of the commercial and residential areas is inevitable,” says Debra. “The most successful commercial districts are those that offer a good balance of live, work and play and are not too ‘sterile’,” adds Alan. “Old Hall Street is an example of this which is growing its reputation to both live and work as the different uses complement each other.” In the heart of the commercial district, a conversion which has been in the pipeline since 2014 is 2 Moorfields. The 1980s office building, which remains empty except for the ground floor, has had plans approved to convert the building into 135 fully furnished compact ‘micro-apartments’. Micro-apartments are an increasing trend in
cities such as New York, where they are being developed in an attempt to create more affordable living space for young workers. This trend appears to be gaining traction in many big cities as one answer to increasing housing density and utilising space, and it could be an interesting model for Liverpool to exploit now permitted development rights are here to stay. For singles or couples who prioritise access to vibrant city life, micro-apartments like those being created at 2 Moorfields are emerging as a likely compromise between centrality, convenience and space. While office-to-resi developments aren’t exclusive to the city centre and the business district in Liverpool, the schemes in those areas do appear to be the most sought after. This month City Residential has launched Chancery House; a luxury conversion on the edge of Liverpool ONE which will include four penthouses and 33 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The Grade II-listed building, built for the Gordon Smith Institute of Seamen and later used as offices, has been unoccupied for a number of years and is another example of using the new measures to redevelop an impressive Liverpool landmark. Although the majority of the planned office to residential conversions are yet to be completed, the pipeline continues to grow as the city gets to grips with the new measures and takes advantage of the sites ripe for residential redevelopment.
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NEWS Developer named main NWPAs sponsor in ‘monumental year’ The main sponsor for this year’s prestigious NWPAs has been announced. Developer Forth Homes will lead the support for the 20 October event, which will celebrate success across the North West’s residential and commercial property sectors. The Merseyside-based firm is involved in affordable housing to luxury homes and aims to have around 15 sites under construction across the region in the next 24 months. Announcing the sponsorship, Forth Homes director Ronnie Challinor says: “We are incredibly excited to be the main sponsor of the NWPAs, which coincides with what will be a monumental year for Forth Homes. “We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to give something back to the industry we are so grateful to be a part of, and we look forward to supporting the growth and recognition of similar local businesses.” Awards will be presented across 12 categories at this year’s event, taking place at Lutyens Crypt in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. Entries can now be submitted for the 2016 awards, which include Residential Property Agency of the Year – a category recognising an agency which can evidence growth and success and consistently delivers high levels of customer service. Best New Home, Show Home of the Year, Best Affordable Home, Regeneration Award and Property Apprentice accolades are also open to residential entries. Category sponsors confirmed for this year’s ceremony include MSB Solicitors, Redrow Homes Lancashire and North West, UK Business Supplies, The Foundry Agency, Yu Property Group and Countryside. The closing date for entries is 1 July and full details can be found at www.nwpas.com.
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LOVELL TO UNVEIL NEW GARSTON SHOWHOME Developer Lovell is hoping to attract style conscious buyers when it launches its new Garston showhome. The three-bedroom semi-detached ‘Berkley’ property at Affinity at Church Fields will open on 5 March and has been given a natureinspired decor by designers. An open plan kitchen diner, separate lounge and a cloakroom on the ground floor are among the features of the spacious property. Ahead of the opening Anne-Marie O’Doherty, field sales manager for Lovell, says: “Affinity is moving into a new phase for 2016 as we release more two and three-bedroom properties for sale. “The design of the new show home is stunning and shows off the potential of these
A ‘Berkley’ show home will open at Affinity at Church Fields
modern and stylish homes to potential purchasers.” Located close to restaurants and shops including the New Mersey Shopping Park, Affinity at Church Fields also benefits from transport links to the city centre and Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Properties at the scheme are also available through the government-backed Help to Buy: Equity Loan initiative. The new showhome opens at 10am on 5 March, and the development is open from 10am until 5pm from Thursday to Monday. For more information call 0151 5151 4159.
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Liverpool’s BE Property Services has been showing its support for Marie Curie during a fundraising marathon football event. The agent backed a recent Match for the Day (MFTD) 24-hour match at Aigburth’s IM March sports hall, which helped raise more than £10,000 for the cancer charity. Now in its third year the challenge was organised by brothers Paul and David Hughes, who were inspired to help the cause after it provided care for their mother during a battle with cancer. BE Property sponsored the MFTD
programme, along with the shirts team players wore throughout the five-a-side match. In addition to the 24 core squad members, around 120 people played a part in the event. Victoria Beilin, property manager at BE Property Services, says: “It’s great to sponsor such a great cause and to support a local event. “It’s amazing how much has been raised for Marie Curie and it would be brilliant if people could continue to give whatever they can.” For more information and to make a donation visit www.justgiving.com/ matchfortheday2016. Your Move 45
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ADVICE AND GIVEAWAYS LINED UP FOR PARKLANDS OPEN WEEKEND Potential homebuyers could be in with the chance of winning gadgets as Parklands hosts a special event this month. The Norris Green housing development will be giving away a Sonos sound system during its open weekend on 19-20 March. Visitors will also get the chance to look around the development’s ‘Maple’, ‘Sycamore’ and ‘Willow’ showhomes and talk to on-site mortgage advisors throughout the two days. The event, which will be open from 10am until 5pm each day, will follow the release of a further 16 new three and four-bedroom homes to the market in the Broad Lane area of the scheme, which is said to be the most popular so far. Across the two days buyers reserving Parklands homes, which are available through the government-backed Help to Buy initiative, will also be given a standard iPad Mini and an AudioPlus package will be added to their property. Meanwhile a first-time buyer package still remains available for plot 335 of the development. For further information about Parklands visit www.parklandsliving.com.
Three showhomes will be on display during the Parklands event
FORTH HOMES STEPS UP FOR SPORT RELIEF CHALLENGE Staff at Merseyside developer Forth Homes will be showing their support for this year’s Sport Relief appeal with a fundraising fitness challenge.
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Development managers Stacie Thomas and Danielle Joyce are preparing to take on a gruelling mix of back to back exercise classes on 18 March, in return for sponsorship from the firm as well as colleagues, family and friends. The three-hour session will see the duo take on a non-stop run of activities involving high intensity cardio training, weights and yoga for the appeal. Forth Homes has teamed up with the local gym Hearts Health Club for the event, which will see Stacie and Danielle take part in challenges including Glow Step, HIIT training, Bodycombat, Zumba, Bodypump and Bodybalance. Held by Comic Relief, the Sport Relief initiative sees fundraisers across the country raise money for causes here in the UK and to help transform lives across some of the world’s poorest communities.
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PROPERTY ROADSHOW TO PROVIDE INDUSTRY ADVICE Sutton Kersh will be offering expert advice to buy-to-let investors and landlords during a special event at Liverpool’s Everyman theatre this month.
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The team will be on hand alongside fellow Countryside plc estate and letting agent brands during the firm’s first 2016 Property Roadshow on 16 March. Investors and landlords with property portfolios of all sizes are invited to attend the event, which will provide updates on landlord legislation, tax advice, lending rates and market updates. Details will also be available on buy-to-let opportunities, auction lots, price deals and newly reduced properties, which will begin with a drinks reception at 5.30pm. Clive Watkin, Beresford Adams, Entwistle Green and Bridgfords will also be taking part in the event, along with
Countrywide Mortgage Services, and five expert speakers who will cover various aspects of the industry. Ahead of the event at the Hope Street venue Jane O’Donnell, regional sales director for Countrywide, says: “We believe that the 3% increase in stamp duty will be a hot topic as, taking into account the average house price in Liverpool which is £132,340, a landlord or second home buyer purchasing a property at this price will go from paying £147 in stamp duty to £4,117 from April 2016 - a difference of £3,970. “Also those looking to purchase a flat at the average price in Liverpool of £117,719 will go from paying no stamp duty to £3,532.” For more information about the Property Roadshow visit www.propertywide.co.uk.
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Liverpool agent gears up for busy summer period Liverpool property firm Marshall is aiming to complete two new developments in time for the busy summer rental period. The family-run company is currently in the process of redeveloping a listed building in the city’s Georgian Quarter as well as progressing with the conversion of several terraced properties in Kensington. Sean Marshall, managing director at Marshall, says: “We have recently started on a number of redevelopment and regeneration projects throughout the city. “Working in partnership with our landlord and investor clients we are on site on a number of projects in the Georgian Quarter and in the Kensington area. “The aim is to have these projects completed in time for the busy summer rental market so we can ensure high yielding returns for our investors.” The Georgian Quarter development is on behalf of a landlord client and includes the full renovation of a building to create a number of luxury apartments. In Kensington, four terraced properties are being converted into student houses in multiple occupancy which will be sold on to investors and managed by Marshall. Marshall’s property development and regeneration team is headed up by group chairman Paul Marshall, who has more than 30 years’ experience in property development and construction.
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GYM UPGRADES TO HELP RESIDENTS STAY COOL AT THE KEEL Waterfront development The Keel has completed a range of upgrades to its onsite residents-only gym. The improvements include a new television, music system and wi-fi, alongside brand new air conditioning to make sure residents can stay cool in the gym this summer. In preparation for the warmer weather, and to make sure The Keel’s tenants can make the most of its waterfront location, a new BBQ has also been delivered. Matthew Smith, portfolio manager at Touchstone Residential which manages the rental properties, says: “We're busy preparing for the warmer weather down on the waterfront.
“The summer months are fantastic down there and we want to make sure our residents can really enjoy it to its fullest. “We’ve ordered and taken delivery of a fantastic BBQ which we’re looking forward to rolling out for residents’ events once it’s warm enough. “We’re really keen to engender a sense of community.” Prospective tenants can still take advantage of no administration charges at The Keel, although the development is now more than 80% occupied with the majority of the remaining units reserved. For more information call 0845 266 0025. Your Move 47
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“ I WANT TO WIN THE GRAND NATIONAL TO SHOW THAT, ESPECIALLY COMING FROM LIVERPOOL, ANYONE CAN DO IT. ”
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TALENT AS A SCHOOLBOY JOHN NEILD AND HIS FRIENDS USED TO PLAY FOOTBALL ON AINTREE RACECOURSE NOW A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN AND OWNER OF THE RACEHORSE ‘SPLASH OF GINGE’ JOHN TALKS TO YOUR MOVE ABOUT HIS LIFELONG LOVE AFFAIR WITH RACING HIS ILL FATED ATTEMPTS TO BECOME A JOCKEY AND HIS DREAMS OF WINNING THE GRAND NATIONAL
INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE SAUNDERS HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INTO RACING? My interest in racing started with my nan and dad - the typical Liverpool story of picking horses on a Saturday afternoon and trying to win thousands! When I was a very young lad I got into riding myself, I went to ride out for a trainer called Henry Candy during the summer holidays and obviously he told me I wasn’t good enough, which was very nice of him. I suppose I thought the next best thing if you can’t be a jockey is to own a horse. I went away and made my way in life worked harder and harder until I had enough spare money that I could tell the wife I was going to waste it on a horse. That’s what I did, so it’s really come from a lifelong interest in racing. YOUR SON JAMIE IS NOW RIDING HORSES HIMSELF HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN HE DECIDED TO GO DOWN THAT ROUTE? He’d never ridden a horse until he was 19 – I used to struggle to get him to pat our horse never mind ride it! But he applied to The British Racing School in Newmarket, which I couldn’t believe. I thought he would be home in 24 hours to be honest, especially as he was more used to getting up at 4.30 in the afternoon rather than 4.30 in the morning, but he loved it and now he’s working for trainer Andrew Balding (Clare Balding’s brother) not far from Newbury. HOW DID YOU END UP OWNING SPLASH OF GINGE? We bought him at Doncaster Bloodstock Sales. He was unbroken, nobody had ever sat on him, he was unnamed – all he’d done was run round a field. But he was very well related; his mother is a sister to a horse called See More Business (1999 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner) so he is very well bred but he just didn’t look as good as the rest of them. We managed to steal him for £20,000 and luckily for us the ugly ducking turned into a swan. His third place finish on his last run has taken his earnings through £180,000 and anytime in racing that you’re spending less than you’re bringing in is brilliant.
HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE NAME? We had the name even before we bought him. It’s about my dad, his nickname was ‘ginge’ and I had a dream that I owned a horse called ‘splasher’, so I just put the two together. My dad’s still alive and it’s all part of the dream of letting my dad enjoy the horse.
“ I WENT AWAY AND MADE MY WAY IN LIFE UNTIL I HAD ENOUGH SPARE MONEY THAT I COULD TELL THE WIFE I WAS GOING TO WASTE IT ON A HORSE. ” HOW OFTEN DO YOU GET TO SEE THE HORSE? Well I’m back and forth quite a bit from Spain – my wife thinks I’m having an affair with Nigel [Twiston-Davies, trainer of Splash of Ginge] because every time I get a spare night off I whizz down there rather than going to see her. That’s part of the joy of it though. I know it might sound a little bit corny but to get up at six o’clock in the morning and go down to those gallops in the middle of the beautiful Cotswolds and to see your horse coming up that hill – it’s a beautiful feeling. That’s actually just as much fun as going the races and I’ve never quite understood why owners don’t do it more. WHY DO YOU THINK THERE IS SUCH A LACK OF RACING TRAINERS OWNERS AND JOCKEYS BASED HERE ON MERSEYSIDE? I think there is a massive north/south divide in racing in general. A lot of the northern trainers are struggling but I do think it’s starting to change. Two lads from Liverpool who went to the racing school are at Nigel’s and there’s obviously my lad. I think what you want from those lads is
a breakthrough where when they stop riding they move into training. Having trainers is where it will come around more because jockeys will always move away and go where the money is. Since I started, 99.9% of people have been lovely and very complementary about the horse but you still do get people who think that we shouldn’t be there. I think this is because to them you’re working class and as they see it you are ‘new money’. But that doesn’t just exist in racing – that’s in life. SPLASH OF GINGE HAS GAINED QUITE A FOLLOWING PARTICULARLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH GINGEARMY USED ON TWITTER A LOT THIS KIND OF SUPPORT FOR A RACEHORSE IS RELATIVELY UNCOMMON SO WHERE DID IT ALL COME FROM? The Ginge Army thing came about as a joke we used to have with my friends and family. I always say, ‘when he loses he’s mine and when he wins he belongs to everyone else’. That’s the way I want it to be, with everyone involved. For me, in sport, at any level but especially at the top level, you need to show a little bit of emotion at times otherwise what’s the point in winning? I know sometimes I can come across as a bit of an idiot and just say whatever comes in to my head but I was talking to Clare Balding and the Channel Four Racing team and they think it’s really good that we do it like that. YOU GREW UP NEAR TO AINTREE RACECOURSE WHAT WOULD IT MEAN TO YOU TO WIN THE GRAND NATIONAL ONE DAY? I’m from Norris Green originally; I was actually born in a place called Sparrow Hall, which is L9 – the same postcode as Aintree. I went to school in Fazakerley at St Philomena's. You could walk across the field at the back of our school, past the hospital and you were onto the course where we used to play football! I’d love to stand there after winning it and say, ‘I’m retired – and so is the horse’ and just walk off! It’s 50/50 whether he will get in at the moment but it would mean everything if he did it. I know it sounds corny but I want to win the Grand National to show that, especially coming from Liverpool, anyone can do it. If you work hard and give it a crack – anyone can do it.
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EVEN IN A DIGITAL AGE OF E-READERS AND APPS PROVIDING WHOLE LIBRARIES OF BOOKS AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON IT SEEMS YOU STILL CAN’T BEAT GOOD OLD FASHIONED PRINTED COPIES AT THE END OF FIGURES SHOWED THAT PRINT BOOK SALES HAD RISEN DURING THE YEAR AND THE JOY OF BOOKS AND READING HAS JUST BEEN CELEBRATED AROUND THE GLOBE AS WORLD BOOK DAY RETURNED SO WHAT BETTER TIME TO ROUND-UP SOME OF THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION’S BEST AND MOST UNIQUE BOOKSHOPS EVENTS AND INITIATIVES
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Since opening in 1974, this not-for-profit bookshop has become a stalwart of Liverpool’s thriving offering of independent businesses. Stocking a range of radical literature to inspire people to make “positive changes to the world,” and showing support for campaigns over the years including that of the Liverpool Dockers, News from Nowhere is more than a bookshop it’s an inclusive community hub. Run by the Workers Co-operative, the store also stocks socially-conscious fiction and children’s books to titles required by students of Liverpool’s universities and colleges.
It may be tucked away inside the alternative Gostins Arcade, but Bluecoat Books stands out as one of Liverpool city centre’s go-to bookshops. Alongside a selection of art materials, the store’s new book offering covers a wide range of specialist subject areas from arts, crafts and music to fiction, travel and history.
KERNAGHAN BOOKS The oldest building in Liverpool city centre provides a fitting home for this sprawling shop, which sells books from over 400 years of publishing. Recent arrivals include a Liverpool local history collection of books published between 1760 and 1850. While away your spare time browsing through the shelves of rare, antiquarian and classic books in the bookshop run by Bryan and Alwyn Kernaghan, which may have only been in Liverpool for a few years but previously spent almost 30 in Southport.
GLADSTONES BOOKSHOP & CAFE This stockist of new and second-hand Christian books also doubles up as a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, as an in-store cafe rustles up homemade soups as well as cakes and hot drinks. Operated by The Gladstones Trust, a charity founded in 1820 by John Gladstone, father of former Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, the Slater Street outlet is also supportive of work to help homeless people.
PRITCHARDS BOOKSHOP Steve Pritchard has been running this varied bookshop at the heart of Crosby Village for almost 41 years. Expect something for all ages, as well as a mix of big name best sellers to local literature and works by new authors. Plus in-store events, promoted across the shop’s social media, provide opportunities to meet writers and pick up signed copies.
HENRY BOHN BOOKS There’s sure to be some gems in this Aladdin’s cave of second-hand books in Liverpool city centre. As well as stocking up on good reads across all subjects, visitors can also pick up some new music collection additions as the shop also stocks CDs and records across its two floors.
BROADHURSTS OF SOUTHPORT With four floors accommodating new books for all ages, including a dedicated children’s section, and rooms packed full of thousands of secondhand, rare and antiquarian books, this longstanding Southport town centre bookshop is certainly worth a visit. It also plays host to special events and book signings, with big literary names including the late Terry Pratchett and ‘Monty Python’ star Michael Palin among those who have previously visited.
WRITE BLEND Currently gearing up to host its own Blend of Words literary festival, culminating in a visit from novelist and screenwriter Frank CottrellBoyce to mark Write Blend’s first anniversary, the store has quickly established itself as a place to take advantage of life’s simple pleasures – a sofa, a cuppa and a good read. Downstairs the bookshop mixes books for all ages from new and established writers, while the Coffee Room upstairs serves a mouth-watering selection of cakes with a bespoke blend of coffee. Plus there are regular events including book club sessions, poetry nights and art classes.
LINGHAMS BOOKSELLERS There’s more to this award-winning bookshop than just books – although its selection suits all tastes and titles can be ordered in for customers. Venture over the water to this independent shop and enjoy a hot drink, milkshake or bite to eat in its coffee bar ‘Toast’. Then there’s the monthly book club and poetry evening and weekly children’s story time sessions, as well as a host of other one off events such as the forthcoming sold out visit from social media sensation and writer ‘The Unmumsy Mum’.
REID OF LIVERPOOL This bookshop may be a stone’s throw from Liverpool’s iconic Metropolitan Cathedral but it shouldn’t be overlooked as a striking city attraction itself. Specialising in a varied selection of antiquarian and out of print books, this shop within an old Georgian building was established in 1975.
READING IN THE REGION Here in Merseyside a whole range of events, initiatives and organisations are encouraging reading across the region.
The Reader Organisation This charitable social enterprise is working to connect people with literature and has a base right here in Liverpool. Head down to Calderstones Mansion House to check out shared reading sessions for adults, children and families, as well as the interactive Storybarn centre and a schedule of other events.
the big little library Gateacre School has teamed up with Belle Vale Shopping Centre to bring back its award-winning initiative to get shoppers reading. A unit within the shopping centre has now opened to provide a book swapping library for the community over the coming months.
moved to read Merseytravel and Merseylearn have been working together to spread the love of reading among Liverpool’s public transport users, giving free books away on ferries, buses, taxis and trains.
reading is power On Wednesday afternoons until June, University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum is hosting free shared reading sessions to tie in with its ‘Knowledge is Power’ exhibition. Richard MacDonald from The Reader Organisation explores stories and poems by writers in the gallery space.
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RARE OLD MOUNTAIN DEW Shenanigans, Tithebarn Street, L2 Tucked away on Tithebarn Street, you would be forgiven for missing this quirky Irish pub on your travels but it’s certainly one establishment worth tracking down. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in spirit. You can always find a warm welcome here, along with a cracking pint of Guinness.
STREAMS OF WHISKEY The Liffey Bar, Renshaw Street, L1 Which of Liverpool’s Irish pubs serves up the best pint of Guinness is a hotly debated subject but The Liffey Bar on Renshaw Street can certainly lay a strong claim to the title. A jar of its beautiful black stuff will set you back less than £3 and with a friendly atmosphere and regular live music this is one alehouse you can’t afford to miss.
Chinatown isn’t necessarily the first place you would expect to find one of Liverpool’s trendiest foodie venues, but tucked away amongst some of the city’s most established Chinese restaurants, The Bagelry is quickly making a name for itself. As Liverpool’s first independent eatery specialising in bagels, The Bagelry is part of a growing fashion of food spots focusing on just one particular ingredient and doing it really well. It was started by friends Rhondda and Natalie who successfully ran the operation from home supplying independent cafés and coffee shops across the city before opening their own place after receiving incredible public backing. Despite being slightly off the beaten track, plenty had clearly got the message about The Bagelry as it was standing room only when my dining partner and I arrived on a chilly Saturday morning. Taking the last table remaining by the entrance and studying the menu, my date and I observed as a constant stream of patrons made their way into the café
REVIEW BY LAWRENCE SAUNDERS and queued up to take their pick from an impressive selection of sweet and savory bagels. Like us, plenty had decided to settle in for a more substantial portion choosing from The Bagelry’s limited yet intriguing menu. It didn’t take me long to pick the marvellous sounding Sunnyside bagel (£4.50), split in two with a fried egg in the centre of each. After consulting with our waitress, I was easily persuaded to spice things up a little by having mine served with a salted jalapeño bagel. The perfectly cooked runny egg complemented the salt and heat of the bagel, which was chewy yet still tender – an effect partly down to the high levels of calcium in Liverpool’s tap water which is similar to that of the bagel-making capital, New York City. My dining partner went for something a little sweeter with French toast (£5.50) made with The Bagelry’s own rich butter brioche and served with indulgent thick yoghurt
fruit compote topped with maple syrup. After finishing my breakfast bagel I thought it would be rude not to try one of The Bagelry’s most popular sweet creations. The Black Forest bagel with rich chocolate and morello cherry (£1.35) served with creamy cinnamon butter (£1.50) seemed a logical choice. Good bagels and good coffee go hand in hand. The V60 filter coffee (£2.75), which we drank throughout our meal, did just the trick accompanying both the sweet and savoury bagels well. Before I left I grabbed a quick word with Rhondda and Natalie - the latter was rushed off her feet in the kitchen. Speaking to the two owners their passion for The Balgery was evident – something that certainly came through both in the food and the inviting atmosphere. Whether you go there to pick up a fresh bagel to take home or to sit in and enjoy a relaxing brunch, The Bagelry is certainly worth seeking out.
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Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Liverpool’s own Alexei Sayle returns to his home city to read from and discuss the second part of his memoir, ‘Thatcher Stole My Trousers’ during this Waterstones event.
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