★★★★ featuring properties in Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, West Lancs and the North West A splash of style Renovated cottage with swimming pool and field ponds – Page 3 When’s the best time to prune roses? Pages 4&5 Pages 6&7 BIG PROPERTY GUIDE ECHO Clock into spring with a new timepiece Pages packed with homes for sale 20 Madrid Travel until Sept 2013 Price Includes • Return direct flights from Liverpool to Madrid • Airport taxes & hand luggage • 2 nights central 3hotel with breakfast • FREE upgrade to 4selected dates reader travel holidays.com To book call free: 0800 652 1063 Opening hours Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm Or visit: www.citiesdirect.co.uk/liv HOLIDAYS OPERATED BY CITIES DIRECT ATOL 5501 PROTECTED. ALL PRICES ARE FROM, PER PERSON, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND BASED ON TWO SHARING A TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM. SINGLE ROOMS AT A SUPPLEMENT. HOTEL UPGRADES, EXTRA AND FREE NIGHTS SUBJECT TO LIMITED SELECTED DATES TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. £189pp for 2 nights from Seville, Granada & Malaga Travel until Sept 2013 Price Includes • Return direct flights from Liverpool to Malaga • Airport taxes, hand & hold luggage • 7 nights central 3hotel with breakfast • Rail/coach travel between the cities • Return airport transfers £549pp for 7 nights from
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featuring propertiesin Liverpool, Wirral,Sefton, West Lancsand the North West
Asplashofstyle
Renovatedcottage withswimming pooland field ponds– Page 3
When’s thebest time topruneroses?
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PROPERTY Saturday, March 23, 20132 ★★★★
GUIDE ... tohome improvement
Unless your home’s worth a lot ofmoney, it may not be cost-effectiveto do major home improvements
just to sell it – ask local estateagents if in doubt.
The kitchen and bathroom are, ofcourse, key rooms and if you havedated ones but they’re not worthreplacing, you can do quick fixesrelatively inexpensively, such as
Spring’s traditionally when the housing market is at its busiest andif you’re thinking of selling your home, it’s time to get busy makingit look its best, says Julia Gray
SPRING CLEAN: Giving your home a good clean can make it more attractive to buyers
Makeyour homelookappealingAS well as major
homeimprovementslikely to add valueand make your
home more sellable, there’s alot you can do to make itmore appealing to buyerswithout spending too much.
It’s said that neutral decorsells homes and, of course, itdoes because neutral coloursaren’t offensive to the eye andif buyers want to inject colourand pattern, it’s easy toimagine doing so.
Neutral doesn’t, by anymeans, have to be bland andboring – it’s all about how youput the look together withaccessories, flooring andfurniture. Even if neutralisn’t your taste, it’s the safestbet for sale, as anything elseis more subjective.
However, it’s not justneutral walls and ceilingsthat have wide appeal –flooring is also important.Forget patterned carpets andlino (unless it’s fashionablestripes) and replace any datedor tatty floor coverings withplain and neutral ones – theyneedn’t be expensive.
It’s easy to live withunfinished DIY jobs, but onceyou’ve decided to put yourhome on the market, dodgyDIY is a no-no. It can put offbuyers and make them thinkthey’ll need to spend moretime and money finishing thework than they necessarilywill. If you can’t do the jobsyourself, get a pro in – it willbe money well spent.
Even if you’ve finished theDIY, you need to keep on top
of it because thingsdeteriorate. Commonproblems include marks onwalls that won’t scrub off,hairline cracks that keepopening and chipped paintedwoodwork. Things like thiscan make your home lookshabbier than it needs to, sogoing from room to room witha fresh eye and putting rightthe problems is time wellspent.
It’s also worth scrutinisingthe outside of your home.Exterior maintenance is easyto overlook, but it’s somethinga buyer’s survey will pick upon, so it’s worth pre-emptingany remedial work, as it couldsave you time, money andhassle. Not maintaining theexterior of your home canalso lead to problems inside,such as damp caused bymissing or slipped roof tiles,or blocked guttering.
And don’t forget kerbappeal – making a good firstimpression from outside yourhome is essential. The goodthing about selling in springand summer is that it’s easyto brighten up the frontgarden with flowering plants -use tubs, pots and hangingbaskets if you don’t have anyflower beds to put them in.
Inside, a neutral, neat andtidy hallway creates a goodfirst impression. If you don’thave a hallway, make surethere’s enough storage for
coats, shoes, hats and scarves,etc, preferably out of sight.
Giving your home a reallygood clean – and cleaning,airing and tidying it beforeevery viewing – is a must. Ifyou have lots of personalitems on display, most of themshould be packed away.
While making your homelook too sterile won’t help tosell it, having a clutteredhome is equally off-putting, ifnot more so, to buyers.
Remember, they may lookin cupboards and wardrobes,so stuffing these full of thingsisn’t the solution because itshows you don’t have enoughstorage space. Instead, createmore storage, preferably builtin or in the loft, or get the
stuff out of the house and intoa storage unit, or a gardenbuilding – Screwfix has a bigrange.
Outdoors and in, make themost of the space – put adining table in the kitchen (aslong as it isn’t a squeeze) toturn it into a kitchen-diner,and put the biggest bed youcan comfortably fit in eachbedroom.
If you have a study or homeoffice and the room would bemore valuable as a bedroom,swap the desk for a bed, atleast while you sell.
The trick is to make yourhome easy for buyers toimagine as their home, and tomove on emotionally so youcan move on physically.
CLEAN: Putting the effort in now can make all thedifference
DIY chain B&Q has a big presenceat this year’s Ideal Home Show in
London, including a glam two-toneshow kitchen, where there’ll be
daily cooking demos.The Cooke & Lewis High GlossCream and Aubergine kitchen
(from £31 for a standard 300mmdoor) is one of B&Q’s most
popular designs, perfect if you wanta neutral and contemporary
kitchen with a colourful twist.While you’re there, check out the
B&Q kitchen in Ideal Homemagazine’s room sets.
The Cooke & Lewis ApplebyWhite (from £38 for a standard
300mm door) is a stunninghandleless design with
top-of-the-range sprayed high-glossdoors, so the finish won’t peel offover time, unlike many cheaper
glossy doors.Teamed with matching Earthstoneworktops at the show, it’s a kitchen
to die for.
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Saturday, March 23, 2013 PROPERTY 3★★★★
GUIDE ... tobuying
by JANET TANSLEY
Characterabounds in thisrenovatedcottagewithpoolHOME hunters will want
to dive into thecharming Oak Cottagein Willaston, not leastbecause it has its own
swimming pool.A distinctive family home, it’s
got character in abundance andstyle by the bucket-load.
Renovation and extension of thisdelightful cottage in DamheadLane, has provided an increase insize without losing any of thefeatures which make it soattractive. In fact, it has only addedto it.
The property, for sale with CliveWatkin at £1,200,000, retains manyoriginal features, while offeringspacious and elegant receptionrooms and quality modern fittings.
A particularly attractive featureis the pool building which houses a30ft swimming pool with Romanend and adjoining spa, shower andchanging rooms.
And the property is set inbeautifully landscaped gardenswhich include three good sizedfield ponds which are a haven forwildlife.
A porch with interior door leadsto the reception hall which has awood block floor.
Off the hallway is a cloakroomwith a period style suite of a washbasin and WC and, again, a woodblock floor.
The lounge has a stone Minsterstyle fireplace, with living flamegas fire and display cabinets eitherside, a wood block floor andexposed beams to the ceiling.
The wood block floor continuesinto the dining room.
Other ground flooraccommodation includes a familyroom/sitting room, previously usedas a games room, and ideallyplaced between thekitchen/breakfast room and thepool building. It has anoak-stripped floor and is ideal forinformal family living.
A study is a welcome addition tothe property.
The kitchen/breakfast room isfitted with units in a Shaker stylewith granite work surfacesincorporating a Bosch range styleoven, plumbing for an Americanstyle refrigerator/freezer, anintegrated dishwasher and
microwave, sink inset, breakfastbar, part tiled walls and a tiledfloor. There are two useful walk-instorage cupboards.
The first floor is approached by aturned staircase to the landing, offwhich first leads the masterbedroom which includes a walk-indressing room and an en-suitebathroom.
The bedroom is beautifully fittedwith a range of bedroom furnitureincluding chest of drawers,dressing table and bedside cabinetsand there are four double glazed
windows. The en-suite has a whitesuite with chrome fittings, with abath in a mosaic tiled surround, acorner shower cubicle, wash basinand WC.
Even bedroom two has anen-suite shower room, as well asfitted furniture in the bedroom.
There are two further bedroom,one with fitted wardrobes, and afamily bathroom.
The pool room has three sets ofpatio doors providing access to thepaved terrace and gardens, and aspa area with large hot tub/spa. It
has a shower room, too, with ashower cubicle, wash basin, tiledwalls and floor and a WC with lowlevel suite.
The property has a garage withelectrically operated remotecontrol door, personal door to thefamily room, electric light andpower.
The property is approached fromDamhead Lane through a splayedentrance to a gravel drivewayproviding parking and turning fora number of cars. There is a sidelawned garden which has
MAKE A SPLASH: The 30ft swimming pool is a particular attractive feature of thisproperty which also has field ponds and attractive indoor layout
previously been used as a tennislawn and has mature trees, shrubsand bushes to the boundaries.
The principal gardens are to theside and rear of the property andinclude extensive stone flaggedpatios, lawns with beds andborders containing a profusion ofshrubs, trees and bushes, avegetable garden, a soft fruit areaand aluminium greenhouse.● For further details call CliveWatkin’s Neston office on 0151 3275665, or log onto www.clivewatkin.com
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PROPERTY Saturday, March 23, 20134 ★★★★
Clockon toanewGUIDE ... to interiors
ABOVE: This Diamantini & Domeniconi Meridiana cuckooclock will set you back £172 at John Lewis, alternatively,below, this Umbra Numbra black wall clock is £75 from RedCandy at www.redcandy.co.uk
On Sunday, March 31,the clocks go forwardbringing somemuch-needed lighternights. Mark theoccasion with a newtimepiece that’ll bringcolour or charm to yourhome in a tick.Gabrielle Faganclocks some best buys
WHETHER you likeyour clocks to lookpractical, retro,simply elegant orquirky, there’s no
doubt a timepiece can transformthe look of a room.
Choose well and you’ll never pulla face when you look at the timeagain, and counting the hours willbe a pleasure.
So celebrate the clocks turningback with a stylish new clock foryour home.
COASTAL CHICConjure a coastal style with a
Bunting Clock, £25, Marks &Spencer, with its distressed whitepaint finish and gaily colouredbunting. Call 0845 302 1234 or visitwww.marksandspencer.com
MOO-NIFICENT!Capture shabby chic style with a
Country Rustic Cow Wall Clock,£12.95, Roman At Home. Call 08450525 125 or visitwww.romanathome.com
GALLIC CHARMA Distressed Vintage
French-style clock, £35.95, MelodyMaison, has an extra large face(60cm diameter) painted creamwith roman numerals, and amoving pendulum. Call 01302 711116 or visitwww.melodymaison.co.uk
STAR GAZERYou might not be able to bring
the stars down to earth but themoon is within your reach with aMoon Clock, £95, available in storeat Liberty. Call 020 7734 1234 or visitwww.liberty.co.uk
TURN BACK TIMEEcho Fifties style with a
Red Retro Square clock,£12.99, Dunelm Mill. Itsno-fuss styling andclear face makes thetime as clear as day.Call 0845 1656 565 orvisitwww.dunelm-mill.com
features a dual-alarm for partnerswho wake up at different times andis compatible with Apple
iPod/iPhone (except iPhone 5). Call0845 6049 049 or visitwww.johnlewis.com
COLOUR BURSTBring vibrant colour to a wall in
an instant with a Colour WheelWall clock, £60, Babatude. Visitwww.babatude.com
NAVAL INSPIREDA Harrison clock, £45-£75,
Neptune, is named after the famousclock maker John Harrison, whoinvented the first marinechronometer so sailors could plot
the longitude of their ships at sea.For stockists call 0179 3427 300 orvisit www.neptune.com
NUMBER SHAKE-UPBanish a boring clock face and
opt for the Umbra Numbra BlackWall Clock, £75, Red Candy. It has 12metal numbers in black, each indifferent formats and numerals anda single clock mechanism. Eachpart is mounted separately usingadhesive which is included as wellas a template for easy positioning.Call 0121 2247 728 or visit
www.redcandy.co.ukTIME FLIESNature is inspiring interiors and
a Cream Birdcage Clock, £14.99,Dunelm Mill is bang on trend. Call08451 656 565 or visitwww.dunelm-mill.com
ME TIMEYou can use the Blank clock, £86,
Alessi, like a diary by marking outappointments on its face using apen provided for customising thehours. Call 020 7518 9090 or visitwww.alessi.co.uk
ABOVE:: This pretty cream birdcage clock will cost you £14.99 atDunelm Mill while, below, perhaps you prefer this blank wall clock withpen for customising hours at a cost of £86 by Alessi
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PROPERTY Saturday, March 23, 20136 ★★★★
HOTGUIDE ... tooutside
Top snips for betterIf you want your rosesto produce fantasticblooms later in theseason, you may needto prune some of themnow, HannahStephenson reports
THEY are the quintessentialEnglish plant, withunrivalled fragrance, beautyand variety of colours,shapes and sizes.
Little wonder, then, that manygardeners are baffled as to when toactually prune their roses to ensurea flurry of gorgeous flowers in thesummer and beyond.
The best time to prune autumnand winter-planted roses andestablished bushes is early spring,when growth is just beginning andthe uppermost buds are swellingbut no leaves have appeared.
The traditional method involvescutting out all dead wood anddiseased or damaged stems,removing branches which arerubbing against each other andaiming for an open-centred bush.
Then cut out all unripe stems – ifthe thorns bend or tear rather thansnapping off cleanly, the wood isunripe.
You should be left with about sixkey stems that define the shape ofyour rose bush. For hybrid teas,otherwise known as modern bushroses, cut back each of these stemsby at least half. For other shrubroses, prune lightly so they don’tbecome top heavy.
Also watch for suckers, vigorousgrowths which emerge from a point
low down on the plant, close to theroot system. If you leave them, theycan choke the plant or reduce itsvigour. Suckers are easy to identifybecause they have different leavesand growth habit. Just pull themoff, as cutting encourages them, asdoes hoeing around the base.
If it’s really cold, you can leavepruning as late as early April,which means that your plants willflower slightly later than usual, butat least the soft new growth won’thave been damaged by frost.
Rose pruning isn’t rocket science,as many gardeners have learned
over the years. Rose connoisseurEdward Enfield, father of comedianHarry Enfield and former memberof the Royal National Rose Society,once told me of an experiment inwhich one group of rose bushes waspruned lightly, another groupheavily and a third hacked with a
hedge cutter – and those hacked offwith the hedge cutter were found tohave done the best.
He himself prunes twice – once inautumn, cutting out the deadwoodand spindly growths and shorteningthe main stems to stop windrock,then again in March, cutting to an
PRUNE FOR IMPROVEMENT: Pruning your roses is essential if you want to enjoy some fantastic blooms later in the season
BestOfTheBunchNarcissus(daffodil)MANY of us will already be admiring thesebright spring blooms with early varietiesincluding “February Gold” and will go onenjoying them until the beginning of May ifwe have planted late-flowering types suchas N. poeticus cultivars.
Daffodils are the flowers synonymouswith spring and if you don’t like the tall,gaudy yellows of old, then there aremany softer, more subtle varietiessuitable for both beds and pots,naturalised in lawns or under trees andshrubs.
If you want a burst of colour in yourspring pots, go for varieties such as N.“Tete-a-tete” and “Jenny”, which willwithstand some pretty harsh weather.
Daffodils should be planted in autumnin any reasonable soil in a depth of threetimes the bulb’s height. Planting tooshallowly will encourage them to divide,producing more leaves than flowers.
Make sure they have good drainage,adding sharp sand or horticultural grit onheavy soils. They like sun but theirflowers will last longer in light shade.
Thingstodothisweek● Give over-wintered brassicas a high-nitrogenfeed at the start of the growing season.● In mild areas, sow short rows of early carrots for asuccession of baby carrots in the summer.● Cut back newly planted deciduous hedges ofleggy plants such as hawthorn and privet.● If sharp frosts are forecast, protect susceptibleshrubs and trees by wrapping them in horticulturalfleece or netting.● Layer shrubs with low branches, either intopots or directly into the soil at the base of theparent plant, adding some compost to helpretain moisture.● Increase ground cover by digging up, dividing andreplanting quick spreading shrubs such as Hypericumand periwinkle.● Feed flowering greenhouse plants with ahigh potash feed like tomato fertiliser.● Thin hardy annuals and vegetables sown in theopen ground before they become overcrowded andcompete with each other for light and nutrients.● Prune any overhanging hedges, trees orshrubs that are encroaching on borders and willcast too much shade on most plants beneath.● Plant hippeastrums in pots for late spring flowering,keeping them in a warm, humid atmosphere andwatering sparingly until the buds appear.
Saturday, March 23, 2013 PROPERTY 7★★★★
3waysto ... Boostacid-lovingplants
GoodenoughtoeatChard
Lenders change interest-onlymortgage rules
1Useericaceouscompostwhenplanting. 2
Mix up coffeegrounds, tealeaves and teabags, whichhave a high
acidic content, to makegood mulches forrhododendrons andother acid-loving plants.
3If you haveconifers, usethe needles asa mulch foracid-loving
plants, to provide theconditions they favour.
blooms
outward eye where a group ofleaves join the stem.
Hard pruning, when stems arecut back to three or four budsfrom the base, is recommended fornewly planted rose bushes, whilemoderate pruning, where stemsare cut back to about half their
length, is advised for hybrid teabushes growing in ordinary soils.
If you don’t have time to prune,but love roses, consider investingin some ground cover or patioroses which will just need atidy-up in spring.
Whatever you do, don’t forget to
prune your roses because theflowers grow at the tips of thestems, so if you don’t shortenthose stems the blooms will endup at the top of the plant whereyou can’t see them, and the stemswill just become a straggly mazeof twiggy bits.
STUNNING DISPLAY: Put in the effort now andyou will reap the rewards
WITH its impressive,colourful stems in shadesof red, pink, yellow, whiteand orange, this iron-richvegetable is a must forsalads or the stems can becooked with the leaveswhen small.
It’s related to spinachbut is much easier togrow and looks striking asan ornamental plant forcontainers or borders.
Chard should be sownin spring, but wait untilApril or it may boltprematurely. Sow directly
into containers, aiming foraround six plants in a10ltr pot, or growindividual plants in a 4ltrpot. Each seed produces aclump of seedlings whichcan be thinned out later.
For border plants, sowthe seeds in pots andtransplant them later intofertile, moist soil, as youwould bedding plants,allowing a 30cm space foreach plant.
In summer, water itonce a week and keeppicking the young leaves
for salads orcooking. Spring-sownchard should surviveover winter and provide acouple of pickings inspring and early summerbefore bolting.
Good varieties include“Bright Lights”, a mixtureof seven coloured stalks,from red to orange andyellow with leaves thatmake an acceptablespinach.
It’s ideal for theornamental border orpatio.
INTEREST-ONLYmortgages will be eventougher to come by fromnext week as two majorlenders announced plans tolimit their availability.
HSBC and the YorkshireBuilding Society will bothimpose new rules fromMonday, which will affectnew borrowers only.
The changes to HSBC’srules mean that customersapplying for a residentialinterest-only mortgage willneed to hold one of itspremier bank accounts,which are only available topeople with a high networth.
People with a premieraccount need to have anindividual annual incomeof £100,000 and to holdcertain products withHSBC or they need to
have £50,000 in savings orinvestments put away withthe bank in the UK.
HSBC said that themajority of its existinginterest-only customersqualified for a premieraccount and it wouldcontinue to offerinterest-only deals at amaximum loan-to-value(LTV) of 75%.
Meanwhile, YorkshireBuilding Society, which isthe UK’s second largestmutual, said that fromMonday, interest-onlydeals would only beavailable to people lookingfor a buy-to-let dealthrough its broker-facingbrand Accord.
A spokeswoman forYorkshire Building Societysaid the interest-onlymarket had reduced
“considerably”.She said the changes
would not impact onexisting borrowers.
Most banks have beentightening up their lendingon such mortgages, whichallow borrowers to onlypay off the capital whenthe mortgage term ends,enabling them tomaximise their initialborrowing capacity.
HSBC said it wasintroducing therestrictions in anticipationof toughened mortgagerules coming into placefrom next year, whichwould see interest-onlydeals considered “niche”products.
Fears have been raisedin recent years of aninterest-only mortgage“time bomb” across the
industry, due to concernsthat many people whohave taken out such a loanhad pinned their hopes onhouse prices rising ratherthan having a plan in placeto pay the money back.
The Financial ServicesAuthority (FSA) hasestimated that 1.5 millionsuch loans worth around£120 billion are due forrepayment in the nextdecade.
The regulator wantsthese mortgage deals toonly be generally onlyoffered in future wherethere is a credible plan inplace to repay the capital.
The Council ofMortgage Lenders (CML)has argued thatinterest-only mortgagesstill have a useful role,provided that people have
a firm plan for how theywill pay them back.
A statement fromHSBC said: “HSBC’sinterest-only mortgagesare provided toborrowers who can afforda monthly paymentincluding capital, butvalue the flexibility of aninterest-only product...
“The changes are beingmade ahead of theMortgage Market Review(MMR), which is expectedto treat interest-onlymortgages as a nicheproduct offering when itcomes into force in April2014.”
HSBC said that allinterest-only customerswere scored on the basisthey could afford to makemonthly capitalrepayments.”
HSBC have decided to limitavailability of interest-onlymortgages
PROPERTY Saturday, March 23, 20138 ★★★★
CHOICEAgents’ Liverpool
Crosby, oo£205,000OFFERED with no chain delay and ingood decorative order is this impressivethree bedroom, semi-detached house.
On the ground floor, an entrance hallleads to a lounge with a fireplace housinga gas fire.
The rear dining room also features agas fire, plus there is a kitchen with tiledflooring and a door to the rear.
On the first floor, there are threebedrooms and a bathroom which has awhite suite.
The property further benefits from gascentral heating and double glazing.
Externally, there’s a driveway to thefront and the south-facing rear has aturfed and patio area.● Abode, 0151 909 3003
Walton,£90,000THIS three bedroom, mid-terraceproperty is located in a residential area ofWalton, convenient for local amenitiesand transport links.
Inside is a hall, lounge, dining kitchen,antespace and a ground floor bathroom/wc.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms.To the outside, the property has a rear
garden, while the front garden is mainlypaved for easy maintenance.
This attractive property offers doubleglazing, gas central heating and isavailable for sale with no ongoing chain.
Further inspection is advised toappreciate all this property has to offer.EPC rating: D.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 256 7837
Wavertree, oo£250,000THIS five/six bedroom, three storey town-house has no chain. Inside comprises ahall with tiled floor, a lounge withwoodblock flooring and a cast ironfireplace, sitting room and dining room.
A kitchen fitted with a range of unitscompletes the ground floor.
The first floor has three bedrooms – themaster with dressing room. There is alsoa family bathroom, a shower room and aseparate wc.
The second floor has a study/nurseryand two further bedrooms.
Outside there are gardens to the frontand rear.
The property has an EPC rating of F.● Abode, 0151 601 3003
Otterspool, £450,000BEAUTIFULLY designed and presented isthis four bedroom detached family home.
On the ground floor is a porch,spacious entrance hallway, separatedining room, and lounge that leadsthrough to an extended open-plan familyroom and fully fitted kitchen.
A separate utility room, study and wccomplete downstairs.
Upstairs are four substantial bedroomswith en-suite facilities to the masterbedroom, plus a family bathroom.
Outside, the property has a driveway,garage, and south-facing rear garden withattractive views across the waterfront.
Added benefits include a store room,double glazing and gas central heating.■ Venmore, 0151 733 9000
WestDerby, £125,000SITUATED at the head of a cul-de-sac andnot directly overlooked from the rear isthis three bedroom semi-detached house.
The property requires somemodernisation. Inside is an entrance hall,through lounge/dining room, and fittedkitchen with oven and hob.
Upstairs are three bedrooms (themaster with fitted wardrobes), plus ashower room. The property furtherbenefits from double glazed windows anda gas central heating system.
The property is set in gardens to thefront and rear, with a driveway to agarage. The good sized rear garden is aparticular feature of the property and hasa brick-built store. EPC rating: D.● Venmore, 0151 734 6890
Childwall, £345,000THIS spacious and extended semi-detached house is in a desirable location.
Inside, the property has been presentedto a high standard, and downstairs is ahall, cloaks/wc, lounge, and spaciousopen-plan family area comprising afamily room, morning room/dining areaand fitted kitchen.
To the first floor are four bedrooms (themaster with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite wc), plus a modern and stylishbathroom. A fifth bedroom to the secondfloor completes the accommodation.
Externally, the property has a driveway,bike store (previously the garage) andwell-proportioned gardens with a tiereddecked terrace. EPC rating: E.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666
Kirkby, £141,500ARRANGED over three storeys andsituated in a cul-de-sac is this well-presented, three bedroom town house.
On the ground floor a hallway givesaccess to a cloakroom, dining room anddining kitchen fitted with a range of walland base units.
Upstairs is a lounge with a fireplace,and a bedroom with laminate flooring.Plus, there is a master bedroom with anen-suite shower room, a third bedroomand bathroom to the second floor.
Outside, a driveway provides off-roadparking with space for two vehicles.
To the rear is a garden with a patio andlawn area. EPC rating: C.● Loc8, 0151 526 0021
Fairfield, £179,950LOCATED within easy reach of shops,schools and public transport facilities isthis four bedroom semi-detached house.
On the ground floor, a hall gives accessto a front reception room with a splay baywindow, and a rear reception room with atimber fireplace housing an open fire.
There is also a morning room/kitchenwith French doors to the side that openonto a well-kept courtyard garden.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and abathroom, plus there is a fourth bedroomto the second floor. The house has centralheating and double glazing.
Outside, the property has lovelycourtyard garden areas to the front andrear. EPC rating: E.● Good Moves, 0151 909 3747
Saturday, March 23, 2013 PROPERTY 9★★★★
Sales and Lettings
12 Central Square, Maghull. L31 0AEwww.loc8estateagents.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk www.propertyfinder.co.uk www.fish4homes.co.uk
Sales: 0151-526-0021Lettings: 0151-531-1089
MAGHULL
£279,950
● Semi Detached House● Lounge, Sitting Room● Rear Lounge● Kitchen Breakfast Room● Four Bedrooms, En Suite● Bathroom, G/F Shower Room,Gardens
THE CRESCENT
WATERLOO
£214,950
● Four Bedroom Semi Detached House● Outstanding Features● Lounge, Dining Room● Bathroom, En Suite, Ground WC● Modern Fitted Kitchen● Driveway, Garden, GCH, DG
● Three Bedroom Semi Detached House● Lounge, Fitted Kitchen● Study● Bathroom● Garage & Gardens● D/G & GCH. No Chain Involved
WENNING AVENUE
MAGHULL
£159,950
● Extended Semi Detached House● 3 Reception Rooms, Fitted Kitchen● Three Double bedrooms, Bathroom● Gardens, Garage.● Grosvenor Road is within easy reach of the motorways M57 and
M58
GROSVENOR ROAD
LYDIATE
£158,000
● Extended Semi Detached House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Rear Lounge● Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Utility Room● Conservatory D/G,C/H● Gardens Front and Rear, NO CHAIN INVOLVED
BARNES DRIVE
MELLING MOUNT
£134,950
● Extended Semi Detached House● Three First Floor Bedrooms● Ground Floor Bedroom/Additional Reception● Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen● Utility/Dining Area, Summer House● Gardens, Driveway, GCH and DG
DUMFRIES WAY
MAGHULL
£131,995
● Three Bedroom End Townhouse● Lounge● Dining Room● Fitted Kitchen● Bathroom● Gardens and Garage
FERN BANK ROAD
MAGHULL
£129,950
● Ground Floor Apartment● Two Bedrooms● Lounge● Fitted Kitchen● En Suite and Family Bathroom● Communal Gardens
CHILTON COURT
MAGHULL
£128,950
● Two Bedroom Cottage● Lounge● Kitchen/Diner● Bathroom● Rear Garden
GORDON AVENUE
WATERLOO
£115,000
● NO CHAIN● Mid Terraced House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Room● Fitted Kitchen, Shower Room● Courtyard To Rear, GCH and DG
ROYTON ROAD
KIRKBY
Offers Over £108,000
● REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE● Three Bed End Terrace House● Lounge, Dining Kitchen● Bathroom, Ground Floor WC● Conservatory, Driveway● NO CHAIN
YOXALL DRIVE
NETHERTON
NO CHAIN £114,995
● Semi Detached House● Three Bedrooms● Exceptionally Large Garden● Lounge, Dining Room● Kitchen, Bathroom, Driveway● GCH and DG, NO CHAIN
MARINA CRESCENT
BOOTLE
NO CHAIN £104,950
● Semi Detached House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Room● Kitchen, Bathroom, Separate WC● Front and Rear Enclosed Gardens● GCH and DG, NO CHAIN
BAILEY DRIVE
KIRKBY
Offers in Excess of £91,950
● Semi Detached House● Two Bedrooms● Lounge, Kitchen● Bathroom, Ground Floor WC● Landscaped Gardens Front and Rear● Driveway, GCH, DG
YOXALL DRIVE
KIRKBY
£87,950
● Semi Detached House● Two Bedrooms● Garage and Driveway● Gardens Front and Rear● Lounge, Dining Kitchen● Bathroom, GCH and DG
TREVIOT CLOSE
KIRKBY
GUIDE PRICE £65,000
FOR SALE BY AUCTION. STARTING BID £65,000.Buyers reservation fee applies● Three Bedroom Detached House● Lounge, Dining Kitchen● Bathroom, Ground WC● Gardens, Driveway, GCh, DG
DARMOND ROAD
SEAFORTH
£45,000
● LAND WITH PLANNING PERMISSION● To build 2 Three Bed Semis● Significantly Reduced● Plans available upon request● Contact office 0151 526 0021
● DETACHED OFFICE BUILDING● 113.39 sq m (1,220 sq ft)● New Business 50% Discounted Rates, £600 p/a● Adjacent to Aintree Railway Station● Parking for 6 Cars● GCH and DG
AINTREE RAILWAY STATION
LYDIATE
£995 pcm
● 4 bedroom detached unfurnished property● hallway, study/office, downstairs w.c, Large kitchen● Dining Room and Lounge● 4 bedrooms one with ensuite, and family bathroom.● gardens front and rear,● garage and driveway. Viewing is highly recommended.
WELD BLUNDELL AVENUE
ORRELL PARK
£795 pcm
● Four Bedroom Detached House● Hallway, Cloakroom, Lounge, Dining Area,● Conservatory, Kitchen and Utility Room.● Bathroom, En Suite Shower Room.● Front and Enclosed Rear Gardens.● Driveway, Detached Garage.
KINGFIELD ROAD
LYDIATE
£750 pcm
● Detached House● Three Bedrooms● En-Suite, Bathroom● Lounge, Kitchen/Diner● Driveway, off set Garage
WOODLEIGH CLOSE
CHILDWALL
£695 pcm
● Three Bedroom Semi Detached House● Great location for motorway networks and city commute.● Two receptions Rooms● Fitted kitchen● Gardens front and rear● Recently refurbished to a good standard.
COURT HEY
KIRKBY
£625 pcm
● Modern Semi Detached● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Bathroom● Kitchen, Diner● Gardens, Driveway● GCh and DG
PENDA DRIVE
KIRKBY
£600 pcm
● Semi Detached House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Kitchen● Newly Refurbished● New Appliances● Gardens, Driveway
REDWOOD WAY
NETHERTON
£600 pcm
● Semi Detached House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Room● Kitchen, Bathroom● Gardens Front and Rear● Garage, GCH, DG
APOLLO WAY
NETHERTON
£550 pcm
● Terrace House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge/Diner● Kitchen, Bathroom● Driveway● Garden
CANTERBURY WAY
WALTON
£450 pcm
● NEWLY REFURBISHED● Three Bedrooms● Mid Terrace House● Lounge, Dining Room● Kitchen, Bathroom● GCH and DG
CHURCH ROAD WEST
KIRKDALE
£395 pcm
● Mid Terrace House● Two Bedrooms● Large Bathroom● Kitchen, Lounge, Dining Room● GCH and DG● Available Immediately
BRIAR STREET
LITHERLAND
Offers in Excess of £49,950
● Commercial Premises● Newly Refurbished Unit● Ground Floor, Basement and Garage● Office, Showroom, WC, Kitchen● Four Storage Rooms● New Security System and Rewire
LINACRE ROAD
MELLING MOUNT
Offers in Excess of £134,000
● Unique Extended Semi Detached House● Three Bedrooms and Loft Room● Lounge, Dining Room, Morning Room● Dining Kitchen, Family Bathroom● Gardens, Driveway● GCH and DG
ADLER WAY | L3£149,950● Third Floor Apartment● Teo bedrooms● Open Plan Living Area● En-suite Shower Room● Close to City Centre● No Chain
NEW
WATERSIDE | L3£154,950● Third Floor Apartment● Two Double Bedrooms● Open Plan Living Area● Stylish Bathroom● En-suite Shower Room● Timber Decked Balcony● River and Dockside Views● Allocated Car Space
NEW PRICE
SOUTH FERRY QUAY | L3£117,500● First Floor Apartment● Two Bedrooms● Open Plan Living Area● Juliette Balcony● Secure Undercroft Car Space● No Chain
KILSHAW STREET | L6£89,950● End Town House● Three Bedrooms● Living Room● Dining Kitchen● Cloakroom/wc● Front & Rear Gardens● No Chain
WOODBINE ST | L5£53,000● Mid Terrace House● Two bedrooms● Lounge● Dining Room● Large Extended Kitchen● Gas Central Heating● No Chain
NEW
CANNING STREET | L8£139,950● To floor Apartment● Two bedrooms● Open Plan Living Area● Secondary Glazing● Secure Parking● No Chain
NEW
ELLERMAN ROAD | L3£117,500● Ground Floor Apartment● Open Plan Living Room● Contemporary Bathroom● Secure Parking & Visitor Pking● Two Bedrooms● Modern Kitchen
BELLAMY ROAD | L4£84,950● 1930s Mid Terrace House● Lounge and Dining Room● Downstairs w.c.● Double Glazing● Garden with Outbuildings● No Chain
COLLEGE DRIVE | CH63£119,950● Semi detatched House● Three bedrooms● Living Room● Ding Room● Loft Room● Double & Single Garages● Outhouse
NEW
VIEW 146 | L5£66,300● Fourtenth Floor Apartment● Open Plan Livng Area● Balcony● Investment Opportunity● Parking● No Chain
NEW
ALINA HOUSE | L3£119,950● Second floor Apartment● Two Bedrooms● Open plan Living Area● Juliete Balcony● Parking● Ideal First Time Buyer Property● No Chain
EARLE ROAD | L7£99,950● Mid Terraced House● Three Bedrooms● Living Room● Dining Room● Gas Central Heating● Double Glazing● Rear Yard
MERTON ROAD | L20£249,950● Grade II Listed Semi Detached Cottage● Six Bedrooms● Two Reception Rooms● Dining Kitchen● Utility Room● Many Original Features● Gardens & Outhouses
IVERNIA ROAD | L4£595 PCM● Terraced House● Three Bedrooms● Unfurnished● Double Glazing● Gas Central Heating● Popular Location
WELLBROW ROAD | L4£550 PCM● Mid Terraced House● Three Bedrooms● Part Furnished● Double Glazed● Gas Central Heating● Popular Location
THE REACH | L3£1,250 PCM● Penthouse Apartment● 2 DoubleBedrooms● Fully Furnished● 2 Parking Spaces● Extensive River Views● En Suite to Master
ELLERMAN ROAD | L3£625 PCM● Two Bed 1st Floor Apt● Furnished● Water Feature Views● Allocated Parking● Balcony● Close to City Centre
PITTVILLE GROVE | L18£525 PCM● Apartment● One Bedroom● Unfurnished● GCH DG● Modern Kitchen● Parking
TORPOINT CLOSE | L14£550 PCM● Town House● Three Bedrooms● Unfurnished● GCH DG● Fitted Kitchen● Gardens
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYCameron St L7 3 bed terr £59,950
St Andrew Road L4 3 bed terr £36,950
Wilburn St L4 2 bed terr £37,500
25 Cullen St L8 2 bed terr £34,950
Cameron St L7 3 bed terr £55,000
Margaret St L4 3 bed terr £59,950
PROPERTY Saturday, March 23, 201312 ★★★★
Parkfield Road Aigburth
● 3rd Floor, 1 BedroomApartment
● In the Vicinity of Sefton Park● Lose to Lark Lane Amenities● Lounge/Dining Room● Modern Kitchen● Modern Bathroom
£80,000
Crossley Drive Wavertree
● 4 Bedroom Extended Semi Detached● Lounge,Dining Room● Extended Family Room with Kitchen
Area● Modern Bathroom● Conservatory● Over Looks Open Fields
£194,950
Stillington Road Dingle
● 3 Bedroom Mid Town House● Recently Updated● Includes a Modern Newly Fitted
Kitchen/Diner● Modern Bathroom● Gardens Front and Rear● Cul D Sac Location
£125,000
Marlcroft Drive Aigburth
● 4 Bedroom End Town House● 3 Double Bedrooms● Ensuite to Master Bedroom● Located Over 3 Floors● Good Size Rear Garden● Freehold● Views Towards the River Mersey
● 3 Bedroom Extended End Terrace Property● Lounge through Dining Room● Consrevatory● Modern Kitchen Breakfast Room● Master Bedroom with Ensuite● Good Size Rear Garden● Not Overlooked to Rear
£150,000
Windfield Road Garston
● 3 Bedroom Town House● Kitchen/Diner● Modern Bathroom● Master Bedroom with WC● Modern Decor● Approx 75 Foot Rear Garden● Garden and Parking to Front
£99,950
Lenham Way Speke
● 3 Bedroom Semi DetachedBungalow
● Gardens Front and Rear● Garage● Gas Central Heating● Double Glazed● No Chain
Offers over £110,000
Almond Court Garston
● 2 Bedroom Semi DetachedBUNGALOW
● Double Glazed● Gas Central Heating● Detached Garage● Walking Distance of Speke Retail Park● No Chain
● 4 Bedroom Mid Terrace● 2 Reception Rooms● 2 Bathrooms● Double Glazed● Gas Central Heating● No Chain
£165,000
Maidstone Drive West Derby
● 3 Bedroom Semi Detached● Ground Floor Cloakroom/WC● Kitchen/Diner● Gardens Front and Rear● Good Size Driveway● Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating● Cul D Sac Location. No Chain
£120,000
Lingfield Grove Broadgreen
● 3 Bedroom Semi Detached● Lounge with through Dining
Room● Gas Central Heating● Double Glazed● Gardens Front and Rear● Driveway
Offers over £140,000
Lingmell Road West Derby
● NEWLY RENNOVATED NO CHAIN● 3 Bedroom Semi Detached● Modern Kitchen/Diner● Modern Bathroom● Gardens Front and Rear● Double Glazed● Gas Central Heating
Offers over £125,000
Hilberry Avenue Tuebrook
● 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace● 2 Reception Rooms● Good Size Kitchen/Diner● Shower Room● Double Glazed● Gas Central heating● No Chain
£90,000
Dunstan Street Wavertree
● 2 Bedroom Mid Terrace● Lounge/Dining Room● Vicinty of Local Amenities● No Chain● Good Decorative Order
£75,000
Pear Tree Avenue West Derby
● 4Bedroom Modern Detached● Conservatory● Ground Floor WC● Ensiute to Master Bedroom● Cul-D-Sac Location
Offers over £215,000
Mayville Road Allerton
● NO CHAIN● First Floor Apartment● Two Bedrooms● Lounge and Dining Room● Modern Kitchen and Bathroom● Well Presented Throughout
* Ground floor apartment * Two doublebedrooms * Gas central heating system * Carpark space * Adjacent to Liverpool Marina *Less than one mile from City centre *Current EPC Rating: EER: 41 EIR: 49
The Collegiate, Liverpool£114,950
* Superb ground floor apartment * Onedouble bedroom (Mezzanine level) * Walk-inWardrobe * Modern re-fitted kitchen * Deckedterrace area to rear * Secure car parking space* Highly recommended! * EPC Rating D
Pall Mall, Liverpool£95,000
* Ground floor apartment * One doublebedroom * Walk-in store room * Fittedkitchen with appliances * Stylish bathroom *Access onto communal terrace * Availablewith no chain!
Upper Parliament Street, LiverpoolReduced to £69,995
* Third floor apartment * One doublebedroom * Lounge to front * Seperate fittedkitchen * En-suite Shower room * Ideal buy tolet investment * Presently tenanted via A.S.T.*EPC Current Rating: EER: 59, EIR: 52
Hatton Garden, LIVERPOOL£172,500
* Stunning duplex apartment * Two doublebedrooms * Stylish fitted kitchen * Twobathrooms * TWO CAR PARK SPACES *Balcony overlooking Atrium * Externalbalcony off lounge
74 Acorn Court, Liverpool£56,950
* Second floor flat * Two double bedrooms* Through Lounge * Separate Kitchen *Double glazing * Allocated parking *Available with NO CHAIN! * EPC Rating C
Flat 2, 63 Hartington Road, Liverpool£54,950
* Ground floor flat * One double bedroom* Open plan Lounge/fitted kitchen * Gascentral heating system * Easily managedaccommodation * Available with NO CHAIN!* EPC Rating D
Canning Street, Liverpool£475,000
* Victorian townhouse in Georgian Qtr * Six Bedrooms * Roof terrace * Atrium stylegalleried landing * Double Garage to rear * Accommodation over four floors * Bathroom ortoilet facilities to each floor * EPC Current Rating: EER: 57, EIR: 46
Waterloo Road, Liverpool£139,950
* Buy to Let investment opportunity * Two bedroom apartment * Wrap-around balcony *Lounge & Dining area * Two bathrooms * Presently tenanted * EPC Current Rating: EER:76, EIR: 71
Yew Tree Close, West DerbyReduced to £125,000
* Three bedroom semi-detached house * Cul-de-sac location * Requires modernising * Greatfamily home * Spacious rear garden * Not overlooked from rear * EPC Current Rating:EER: 59, EIR: 55
Hatton Garden, LIVERPOOL£145,000
* Duplex Penthouse Apartment * Two double Bedrooms * Two Bathrooms * Fitted Kitchen* Secure Underground Parking Space * Balcony with City views * NO ONGOING CHAIN!Current EPC ratings: EER 57, EIR 63
PROPERTY Saturday, March 23, 201314 ★★★★
CHOICEAgents’ Lettings
Pensby,£650pcmAVAILABLE to rent is this two bedroom,semi-detached bungalow, which offerswell presented accommodation in apopular area close to Pensby Woods.
The property benefits from gas centralheating and double glazing and iscarpeted throughout.
In brief, the bungalow comprises alounge, a newly fitted kitchen which hasthe benefit of an oven and a hob, abathroom with shower and two bedrooms.
Outside, there is a garage, gardens toboth the front and rear of the propertyand off-road parking.
Prospective tenants must be employed,have no pets and be non-smokers.● Barnes Property Management,0151 653 3340
Wallasey, £595pcmFORMING part of a four-storey property,this luxurious, two bedroom penthouseapartment enjoys the benefit of extensivesea views and allocated parking.
Inside is a large, spacious hall withintercom, 17ft lounge having sea viewsand ceiling beams and a fitted kitchen.There is also a bathroom with white suite,master bedroom with shower room andstairs to a study and bathroom. A furtherset of stairs leads to a second study.
Outside is allocated parking and acommunal decked area to the rear.
Applicants must be in full employment;no pets; non-smokers preferred.
EPC rating: C.● Boughey & Dalziel, 0151 638 6255
City centre, £500pcmAVAILABLE to let is this stylish, onebedroom, third floor apartment.
Ideally located within the desirable OnePark West development, the apartmenthas been completed to a high standardand enjoys convenient access to LiverpoolONE, the Albert Dock and a wealth ofshops, restaurants, bars and transportlinks.
Inside the accommodation comprises acommunal entrance hall, open-planlounge/kitchen/bedroom and a bathroom.
The property is available to let on afurnished basis, and an internal viewingis highly recommended to fully appreciatethe location and accommodation that ison offer.● Venmore, 0151 236 4400
Sefton Park, £675pcmTHIS fantastic, two bedroom, duplexapartment is on the corner of Ullet Roadand Sefton Drive, a short walk away fromSefton Park and Lark Lane, as well asbeing within easy reach of shops, schoolsand public transport links.
Inside the attractive property offerslight and airy accommodation which hasbeen well presented. In brief, theaccommodation comprises an entrancehall, fitted kitchen, and lovely spaciouslounge with Victorian sash windows.
To the first floor is a double bedroomand a good sized single plus a modern,family bathroom. The property is offeredon a furnished basis.● Venmore, 0151 734 6890
Knowsley Village,£795pcmTHIS four bedroom, three storey, semi-detached house is beautifully presented.
To the first floor are three bedrooms,and a modern high specification wetroom. Plus there is a fourth bedroom andbathroom to the second floor.
Outside is a garden with off-roadparking to the front, and an enclosedgarden to the rear.
Access to the property is off the EastLancashire Road or Coopers Lane, close tolocal amenities and transport links. Theproperty is offered unfurnished.● Abode, 0151 601 3003
Crosby,£1,000pcmTHIS well-presented, three bedroom semi-detached house is located in a populararea close to amenities and schools.
On the ground floor, theaccommodation briefly comprises anentrance hall, lounge, dining room,extended kitchen/diner, garage (used as autility room), and a storage area.
To the first floor are three bedrooms,and a four piece family bathroom.
The property benefits from UPVCdouble glazing, and gas central heating.
Outside to the rear is a garden laid tolawn with borders, plants and shrubs.
To the front is a paved driveway. Theproperty is offered unfurnished.● Abode, 0151 909 3003
Walton,£595pcmWELL presented and recentlyrefurbished, this three bedroom terracehouse is situated in a popular area ofWalton which is accessed off QueensDrive.
On the ground floor, theaccommodation comprises an entrancevestibule, hallway, living room, diningroom, and modern kitchen.
To the first floor there are threebedrooms and a modern, familybathroom. Additional benefits includedouble glazing and gas central heating.
Outside, the property has a rear yard.The property would make an ideal
family home, and is offered on anunfurnished basis. EPC rating: E.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923
HalewoodVillage,£595pcmTHIS well presented, three bedroomconverted school house is located in apopular residential area of HalewoodVillage.
On the ground floor, theaccommodation briefly comprises aspacious lounge, fully fitted modernkitchen/diner and downstairs wc.
To the first floor there are three goodsized bedrooms, plus a modern familybathroom.
Additional benefits include doubleglazing and gas central heating.
Outside there is off-road parking.The property is being offered on an
unfurnished basis, and an early viewingis recommended. EPC rating: D.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923
ACCOMMODATION TO LET
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WILLERBY FOR SALE 3 Bed-room Caravan (Sleeps 8) in im-maculate condition. Sited on aNorth Wales Park. First to seewill buy. £5000 o.v.n.o. Please,Please No Timewasters. Call07513 262030
STATIC CARAVAN FORSALE at Hafan Y Mor HolidayPark in Wales. Atlas Florida37ft x 10ft 3 Bed £7,200 &Site Fees, Connections Kurt07929 842164
C A R A V A N F O R S A L EAbsolute Bargain. Perfect Con-dition. Fully sited on NorthWales Beach Park. Reduced to£4700. Cal l Sarah 07747806285
RELUCTANT SALE 35 X 12FT3 Bed roomed Caravan. Verygood condition. On excellent10.5 month North Wales Park.On l y £5000 . C a l l 07733320392
HOUSES IN LIVERPOOLNO DEP, DSS welcome 35+.
0151 521 2374
ANFIELD VALLEY RD Large 3bed terr, £475pcm. WaltonMakin St 2 bed terr £450pcmboth dg gch alarm refurbished.DSS ok. 07811 482202
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B O O T L E / O R R E L L P A R K / A N F I E L DFurnished studios & rooms from£55pw. All bills inc broadband.NO DEPOSIT REQ. No DSS.Over 25. 0151 928 9280
LOVELY CARAVAN FORSALE On quiet beach frontpark on the North Wales Coast-line. £7995 inc 2013 fees. CallRobert 07917 197924
RECENTLY REFURBED 1 Bed1st flr flat, Peel Road Bootle.Unfurn, dg/gch throughout£390pcm Hugo James PropertyLtd on 0151 329 2626
L30 Netherton 1 bed flat, ownentrance, fully furnished, GCH,D G , p a r t b i l l s i n c l u d e d ,£450pcm, depos i t & re fsrequired. 07784 268431
ANFIELD Landseer Rd, 3 beds e m i , s u p e r w a r m h o m e ,r e f u rb i shed , 3 ca r d r i v e ,gardens, no DSS or pets, £565pcm, 07967 019326
EXCHANGE 1 bed bungalow inFrodsham, ch, dg, fitted kitchen,large back garden for same inChildwall or Belle Vale. 01928739452 or 07500 347423
3−4 BED DUPLEX APTS fullyfurn ch, dg Sth Liverpool, idealfor families/profs, close airportf r o m £ 4 7 5 p c m . 0 7 7 6 7888808/ 0161 480 6262
L6 3rd person to share 3 bedhouse, en suite, from £80pw, allbills included. 07803 082999/260 7980
L4 & L6 Rooms in lux sharedhouse would suit mature personfrom £55pw all incl. No DSS.07803 082999/ 260 7980
L27 Woodlands Estate.3 bed end terrace, DG,GCH, gardens. £500pcm 01514875028
FAZAKERLEY by hospital,refurb 2 bed apt, GCH, DG,f i t ted kitchen, £475 pcm.07813 792 973
L20 Stanley Rd, L20 BedfordRd, L4 Walton Village.All Studio flats unfurn, vgc,from £250pcm 07766 830440
ALLERTON large 1−bed flat,part furnished; gch. No DSS.£450pcm. Tel. (0151) 4244441.
Lot 63 Former Rileys Snooker Hall Argyle Street,Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 6ABCOMMERCIAL INVESTMENTGuide price £165,000+
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Saturday, March 23, 2013 PROPERTY 17★★★★
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HOMESGuideNew
Get on the ladder
CAN’T reach the first stepof the property ladder?Head for New City Vision’sEllergreen development,as the housebuilder has
just secured funding for the newly-extended, Government-backedFirstBuy scheme.
The FirstBuy scheme offers astepping-stone approach intohome-ownership. It benefits thehomebuyer by reducing the amountof deposit required to just 5%.Those who qualify will also beoffered an equity loan jointlyfunded by NCV and theGovernment, of up to 20% of thepurchase price. The loan isinterest-free for the first five years,so buyers will have the chance toown 100% of their new home butpay as little as 80% of the purchaseprice before they move in.
If you are a first time buyer andcan afford the monthly payments,have a household income of lessthan £60,000 a year and are inemployment, you can apply.
NCV prides itself on helping firsttime buyers onto the propertyladder, and the housebuilder will beat Liverpool’s First Time Buyers’Show, which takes place in the BTConvention Centre, Liverpool, today(Saturday, March 23).
As well as speaking to would-bebuyers about the FirstBuy scheme,
the developer will have a range ofincentives available at the event.There will be a Show Specialincentive, plus NCV will bespeaking to first time buyers aboutits own Shared Equity Scheme andits Rent-to-Buy Scheme, available atEllergreen in Norris Green.
Louise Craven, NCV’s salesmanager said: “Buying now can be
cheaper than renting, and makesgood sense. New releases atEllergreen offer such great valueand we have helpful incentives thatcould see people owning a newthree bedroom home in NorrisGreen for less than £75 a week.”
NCV will be at stand 22 at today’sFirst Time Buyers’ Show in the BTConvention Centre. Alternatively,
details of the FirstBuy scheme areavailable from the Ellergreen SalesCentre, opposite St Teresa’s Churchon Utting Avenue East, NorrisGreen, Liverpool L11 1DJ. It is open10am-5.30pm weekdays and 11am-4pm weekends.● For more details call 0151 2560900 or email [email protected].
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PROPERTY Saturday, March 23, 201318 ★★★★
Saturday, March 23, 2013 PROPERTY 19★★★★
Church FieldsRaglan Close, Liverpool L19 8NG. Tel: 0151 427 8098.
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*TYPICAL EXAMPLE: FIRSTBUY Based on a 95% mortgage on 80% shared equity price with a minimum 5% deposit contribution. This scheme is available on selected Lovell properties subject to status and terms and conditions. It is not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Lovell Partnerships cannot give you any financialadvice but can refer you to an Independent Financial Advisor. The reservation fee of £500 (fully refundable on legal completion) may not cover the whole cost of obtaining a mortgage and purchasing the property and appropriate professional advice should be sort. The £500 figure also assumes that you are eligible for a 95% mortgage at thefully funded share price of 80% of the property value. The weekly payment figure £87 is based on the mortgage being a repayment mortgage over a 35 year term and subject to availability and suitability. This will also be subject to the terms and conditions of the appropriate lender and you must seek professional advice to ensure you matchthe criteria. Other fees may be required. A minimum deposit of £6,575 will be required dependent on lender’s criteria. Fixed rate for the first 2 years is 2.89%. (4.0% APR). Total fees for arranging the mortgage is £724. Total amount payable over 35 years assuming no change in interest rates would be £181,659. An early repayment charge wouldbe payable before the end of the first 2 year period and would be a maximum of £3,061. The maximum Equity Loan will be 20% of the purchase price, the equity loan is provided Lovell Partnerships Ltd and is held as a charge. The repayment sum will reflect 20% of the market value of the property at the time of sale or valuation. The annualfee of 1.75% will be uplifted by RPI + 1% per annum. Lovell cannot advise you on a mortgage. Selected plots. Full terms and conditions available upon request. YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT. Prices and information believed to be correct at time ofgoing to press and are subject to change without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only. 3 bedroom full purchase price of £131,500.
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PROPERTY Saturday, March 23, 201320 ★★★★
byKATIEMcLOUGHLIN
HOMESLuxury
Suburban gem
SET in the heart of adesirable south Liverpoolsuburb, this Grade II-listed,Victorian residence iscertainly impressive.
Elegant inside and out, the househas a host of appealing features –from an orangery to a stunningkitchen complete with exposedtimbers and trusses, sevenbedrooms, a wine cellar andbeautiful gardens.
Approached by a sweepingdriveway, the property comprises areception hall with woodblockflooring and a small flight of stepsdown to the basement with hall,storage room, room with sashwindow, snooker room and winecellar.
The ground floor continues witha drawing room and formal diningroom. A beautiful and impressiveroom, the drawing room boasts asash window with working shuttersand fire surround with open fire.
A rear hall leads to a study, withGothic-style arched window, aspacious morning room, utility/wcand stunning kitchen offering arange of integrated appliances andan Aga. A 31ft orangery completesthe ground floor.
The first floor has a bathroom,separate wc and four bedrooms,onewith carved marble fireplace withopen fire, fitted furniture and en-
suite shower room. The second floorhas three further bedrooms and astorage room.
Outside, established gardenssurround the property. The front
garden is walled and gated andprovides ample parking with asweeping gravel driveway. To theside is a carport and garage and therear features lawn, rose garden and
a stone terrace.The property has an EPC rating
of F.● Mossley Hill, £995,000; SuttonKersh, 0151 734 0666.
IMPRESSIVE: Quendale, NorthMossley Hill Road, Mossley Hill
