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LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE
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MOVE IN FOR CHRISTMASSHOW HOMES UNVEILED INSIDEREGENERATION IN THE REGIONTRACKING NEWHEARTLANDS’ PROGRESS
HOME IMPROVEMENTSBUMP UP THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME
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Shared Equity is available on selected plots subject to status, terms and conditions and using Lovell Partnershipsnominated solicitor/financial advisors. Scheme not available to investor and cash purchasers. A commitment fee of£500 is payable on reservation but is fully refundable on legal completion. A deposit will be required dependant onlender’s criteria. Lovell will retain 25% (dependent upon lender and qualifying criteria) equity share in the propertyfor a period of up to 10 years. The repayment sum will reflect 25% (dependent upon lender and qualifying criteria)of themarket value of the property at the time of sale or valuation. Lovell cannot give you any financial advice. YOURHOMEMAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOURMORTGAGE. Prices correctat time of going to press. Images are for illustrative purposes only. †Based on 75% Shared Equity price.www.lovell.co.uk/newhomes
Visit our Marketing Suites and Showhomes, open Thursday - Monday 10am to 5pm.
Kensington SquareOff Minto Close, Kensington, LiverpoolSat Nav Postcode: L7 2GA
2, 3 & 4 bedroom homesPrices from £125,950
You pay from £94,463†
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Church FieldsRaglan Close, Garston, LiverpoolSat Nav Postcode: L19 8NG
3 bedroom housesPrices from £124,950
You pay from £93,713†
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3 bedroom semi-detached homesPrices from £122,500
You pay from £91,875†
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You only need a mortgage for 75% of the purchase price
This is not a shared ownership scheme
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If you’re looking for a stylish, affordable new home inLiverpool, we've got exactly what you’re looking for whereveryou are on the property ladder - all at unbeatable prices!
But, if you want to ensure you spend this Christmas in afantastic new Lovell home of your own you’ll have to hurryas time is running out.
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*Offer available on selected plots only and subject to availability. Prices shown are prices from and relate only to the nine remaining HomeBuy Scheme apartments – other plots are available that do not relate to the HomeBuy Scheme – askfor details. English Cities Fund reserve the right to withdraw or alter this offer at any time. Membership of the scheme is subject to status, terms and conditions apply and individual lenders security requirements may vary. Offer is based on
full asking prices and is not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other debt secured on it. Bathroom image is indictive only.
Example: based on a 70% mortgage
One bedroom apartment example £99,950.
You pay just £69,965 with HomeBuy Direct.*
Two bedroom apartment example £149,950.
You pay just £104,965 with HomeBuy Direct.*
Up to *30% of the balance of purchase price is paid for jointly with
equity loans from HomeBuy Direct and English Cities Fund.
Visit www.theperfectsquare.co.uk to view our Vodcast and take a tour around St Paul’s Square with Melissa Porter, TV presenter & property expert
0151242 6490For enquires contact the agents
Spacious, stylish, contemporary and a hi-spec finish –
city centre living has never been more appealing.
With a business district location, balcony and parking
available, you best get moving!
Introducing a new government-backed shared equity
scheme with limited availability. You could be eligible if
you tick any of the following boxes:
You have a household income of up to £60,000
per annum
You are in private rented accommodation
You are a first-time buyer
You want to move from social rented
accommodation and purchase your own home
You are running out of room at home eg. a recent
family addition
You are a key worker
We don’t wishto rush you,however…
ONLY9 REMAINon HomeBuy Direct from just
£69,965*
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Prices and availability correct at time of going to print. Photography represents a typical Miller Homes’ exterior and interior. †Part exchange subject to status and confirmed contract. *HIPs on part exchange properties only at point of confirmation. All offers are plot specific, subject to Miller Homes’ terms and conditions and may be withdrawn without notice.
You buy ours, we’ll buy yours.Part exchange homes with us.
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Features6 Four Best Buys
Featuring Pantheon Property Services, Andrew Louis, City Residential and Sutton Kersh
27 Bit of a DoDreaming Spires launches Stella Nova
28 Four Best LetsFeaturing Sutton Kersh Lettings, City Residential, Jones & Chapman and Marx Estates and Lettings
Cover Stories30 Hot Topic
How to bump up the value of your home
33 Bit of a DoRiverside unveils show home at Sevenoaks
34 On the Ladder withDanielle Rycraft, assistant manager at PLA Lettings
35 Hot off the PressHomeSales’ deal with Bellway developers
36 Hot and HappeningThe latest news and gossip
39 Have Your SayShould we extend the stamp duty holiday?
40 MoversInside a three bedroom apartment at Priory Gate
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LivingCover Story
44 Talent in the CityBrendan Nevin on NewHeartland’s progress in Merseyside
47 Ask the ExpertInterior dilemmas answered
48 Bit of a DoWongs Jewellers’ sparkling new collection
51 Your Move InteriorsPeacock motifs ruffle feathers
53 Table TalkAlex Lewis dines at Wagamama’s
55 Go Out MagazineYour favourite lifestyle supplement
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It’s the perfect time of year to move homein time for Christmas, and we at YourMove have been busy sourcing some ofthe best properties, for all budgets, acrossthe city. The developers behind PortsideHouse appeal to investors in Table Talk atWagamama’s, and Jon Kearneyinterviewed Brendan Nevin onNewHeartlands’ Housing Market RenewalInitiative in the region. We snuck inside athree bedroom apartment at Priory Gate inAughton, and our snapper caught up withthose of you celebrating at Wongsjeweller’s. We also include the Go Outquarterly lifestyle supplement inside YourMove this issue, with all the best things todo and see across the city for the partyseason and the next three months. For allthe latest property news and ideas, visitwww.yourmovemagazine.com.
Lucy OliverAssistant Editor
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Agent’s view
“This is a rare opportunity to buy a modernthree storey townhouse on the waterfront. The property features oak flooring to theentrance hall and lounge, balcony rails to thekitchen and both principal bedrooms. Withstunning views from a timber decked terraceacross the marina to the city, and an-en suite shower room to the master bedroom, an integral garage and further allocated carspace, this immaculate property will not beavailable for long!”
To view this property now, call 0151 236 2332.
What’s on offer?
This much improved three storey townhouseoccupies a sought after waterfront position.
South Ferry QuayLiverpool city centre, L3
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£285,000
Phil Lawtonsales director at Sutton Kersh
Agent’s view
“The apartment is very well presented andbenefits from a generous sized lounge and dining room with access to a large decked terrace. The kitchen is set back with integratedappliances. The two bedrooms are doubles, with the master having an en-suite shower room. With gas central heating, double glazingand allocated parking, this property is ideal for first time buyers or as an investment.”
To view this property now, call 0151 330 5333.
What’s on offer?
This modern two bedroom apartment comes with allocated parking in the docklands area.
Adler WayDocklands, Liverpool L3
£129,950
Erica Mooneybranch manager, Andrew Louis
FOUR BEST BUYS
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What’s on offer?
This four bedroom Georgian townhouse, with a converted, self contained two bedroom apartmentprovides flexible living.
Huskisson StreetToxteth, L8
GUIDE PRICE £600,000
Andrew Schofieldbusiness developmentconsultant at CityResidential
Agent’s view
“This wonderful property in a cul de saclocation, close to Picton Road and its amenities,offers a large open plan family lounge, withdouble doors through to a kitchen/dining room- which opens out onto a private rear courtyard.It’s the perfect place for stargazing and relaxingon summer evenings. Upstairs, there are threedouble bedrooms and a family bathroom. Withgas central heating and double glazing, thisdeceptively spacious property will make youlook twice. It’s also exempt from stamp duty, so snap it up quickly!”
To view this property now, call 0151 735 1001.
What’s on offer?
A light and spacious three bedroom property ideallysituated for transport links to the city centre.
Greenside AvenueWavertree, L15
£174,950
Jane Murrayhead of estate agencyservices, Pantheon Property Services
yourmovemagazine.com
Agent’s view
“The property is fully refurbished with fourbedrooms, delightful period detailing and manystunning contemporary features. Period detailingsuch as coving, marble fireplaces and originalstaircase makes for an elegant and practicalfamily home with copious amounts of walk-instorage space. Built circa 1835, it offers animpressive combination of classical elegance andcontemporary grace having been completelyrefurbished in 2003. The townhouse alsoincorporates an income-generating, selfcontained contemporary two bed flat atbasement level.” To view this property now, call 0151 231 6100.
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Muskers Building 1 Stanley Street L1 6AA 0151 330 5333
19 Eccleston Street Prescot L34 5QA 0151 292 8880
andrewlouis.co.uk
• Modern two bedroom apartment • Lounge, open plan kitchen• UPVC glazing, GCH• Allocated parking
£129,950
Spacious Grade 2 listed 3/4 bedroom mid townhouse, kitchen, dining room,bathroom, 2 x lounge, study,sash windows, gas centralheating, garden to the front,rear yard. Lease holdparking permits available.Viewing recommended.
£430,000
Hope Place, City Centre
• 3 bed top floor duplex apartment• Large lounge, dining area, kitchen• GCH, utility room• En-suite bathroom, balcony
£299,950
• 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, luxury duplex• Fully integrated kitchen• En-suite to master bedroom• Excellent river and city views
£209,950
• 1 bedroom 2nd floor apartment• Barrel vaulted ceilings, river views• Secure underground parking• 24 hour concierge
£235,000
• 1 bedroom third floor apartment • Stunning views from the property • 24 hour concierge• Views of docks and river
£134,950
One Park West, City Centre
• Recently refurbished 2 bedroom apart• Open plan kitchen & lounge• Family bathroom, ensuite shower room• Situated close to all amenities
£119,950
• Mid terrace property• 3 bedrooms, bathroom• DG, GCH, open plan kitchen• Lounge, sitting room & kitchen diner
£134,950
• Extended 3 bedroom terrace• 2 reception rooms• Gas central heating and double glazing• NO CHAIN
£89,950
• Three bedroom semi-detached • Family size bathroom • Lounge dining room, separate kitchen • Access into the garden and outhouse
£159,950
Tulip Road, Wavertree
• 2 bedroom duplex converted apartment• Lounge with high ceilings • Fully fitted kitchen, bathroom • Gas central heating and secure parking
£140,000
• 4th floor 2 bedroom apartment• Open plan lounge and fitted kitchen• Timber decked balcony • Allocated parking
£144,950
Liberty Place, City Centre
• Three bedroom semi detached• Lounge, Breakfast Kitchen• Gas central heating & Double glazing• Driveway, Conservatory and Gardens
£119,950
• Modern End Town House• Three Bedrooms• Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing• Driveway & Gardens
£118,500
• Detached three bed family home• Lounge, Kitchen, Conservatory• GCH & DG, Garage, Gardens• Viewing is highly recommended
£159,950
• Modern Mid Town House• Three Bedrooms, Lounge, Kitchen• Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing• Driveway and rear garden
£114,950
• Detached Family Home• Four Bedrooms• Three Reception Rooms• GCH, DG, Driveway & Garage
£229,950
• Four bedroom ex showhouse • Two Reception Rooms• Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing• Gardens and Double Detached Garage
£249,950
• Three bed end Town House• Modern Fitted Kitchen• Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing• No Onward Chain
£189,950
• Three bed Mid Town House• Modern Fitted Kitchen• Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing• Driveway and Gardens
£179,950
• Detached 5 Bedroom Farm House• Popular Location• Many Original Features• Extensive Gardens
£POA
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City Quay, Docklands
Falkner Square, Georgian Quarter
Sandringham Court, Aigburth Bagot Street, Wavertree
The Colonnades, Albert Dock
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The Scholes, Scholes Park The Scholes, Scholes Park The Scholes, Scholes ParkIvy Farm House, Eccleston
Newark Close, Huyton Parkwood Road, WhistonThomas Drive, Prescot Caldywood Drive, Whiston
Sherwood Court, Huyton
Offered with vendor giftdeposit of 10% (subject tooffers). These luxury 1 & 2bedroom apartments offerexcellent living space, highspec fittings, electric heating,double glazing & secureparking. Ideal for investors orfirst time buyers.Call now for viewings.
from £124,950
Jugglers Yard, City Centre
• Semi Detached House• Three Bedrooms• Two Reception Rooms• GCH & DG, Driveway & Gardens
£132,500
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St Davids Close, Rainhill
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Waterloo Warehouse, Docklands
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Pensarn Road, Old Swan
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Hatton Gardens, City Centre
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Muskers Building 1 Stanley Street L1 6AA 0151 330 5321
andrewlouis.co.uk
• Highly desirable 2 bedroom apartment• En-suite• Fully fitted kitchen• Furnished to a high standard
£650pcm
• Quality 1 bedroom first floor flat• GCH• Off road parking• Close to all local amenities
£420pcm
Redstones, Rainhill
• 2 bedroom semi-detached• Off road parking• GCH, DG, unfurnshed• Gardens front and rear
£475pcm
• Duplex 2 bedroom apartment• Intercom security access• Spacious Lounge• Parking avalible
£550pcm
• Fully furnished 2 bed apartment• Fitted Kitchen, secure entry• Integrated appliances•Allocated parking
£625pcm
• Luxury top floor penthouse apartment• 2 bedrooms, fully furnished• En-suite, secure entry, parking• Large Balcony with panoramic views
£1,350pcm
• Well presened 3 bedroom semi• Driveway, GCH, DG, extended lounge• Fully fitted kitchen• Front and rear gardens
£650pcm
Superb 5th floor apartmentlocated within an easy reach ofthe city centre. The propertycomprises: entrance hall,lounge, kitchen, 2 bedroomsand bathroom, electric heating,double glazing and fantasticcity and cathedral views. Anearly viewing isrecommended.
£575pcm
The Quarter, Toxteth
• Modern 2 bedroom apartment• En-suite• Fully fitted and equipped kitchen• Fully furnished throughout
£650pcm
Waterloo Quay, Docklands
• Luxury 2 bedroom apartment• Secure intercom• Allocated parking• First months rent half price
£625pcm
• Luxury 2 bedroom apartment• Unfurnished, en-suite• Modern fully fitted kitchen• Secure allocated parking
£625pcm
• Modern 1st floor 2 bedroom apartment• Fully integrated kitchen• Balcony, secure entry• In house resident gymnasium
£450pcm
View 146, Conway Street, Everton
• Recently refurbished 1st floor flat• 2 bedrooms• Fitted kitchen• GCH, DG
£395pcm
Eccleston Street, Prescot
• Fabulous 2 bed duplex penthouse• Open plan living/kitchen area• En-suite, excellent views• Allocated parking
£750pcm
South Ferry Quay, Docklands
• 2 bedroom end terrace• GCH • Rear yard• Viewing recommended
£395pcm
• 2 bedroom duplex apartment• Fully fitted kitchen• GCH, high ceilings• Allocated parking
£595pcm
• Large 2 bedroom flat• Spacious living area• Set on two floors• Close to all local amenities
£475pcm
Eccleston Street, Prescot
• Quality ground floor apartment• 2 double bedrooms• Fitted kitchen, communal gardens• Allocated parking
£495pcm
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Royal Quay, Docklands
Springhill Court,Wavatree
Princes Gardens, City Centre
Sandrigham Drive, Aigburth
Well presented fullyfurnished apartmentcomprising of entrancehallway, bedroom,bathroom, lounge, fullyfitted kitchen, allocated carpark space. Viewing highlyrecommended.
£550pcm
Central Gardens, City Centre
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The Reach, City Centre
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Jugglers Yard, City Centre
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Hargreaves Road, Aigburth
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Pottery Lane, Whiston
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St Nicholas Road, Whiston
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Day Street, Old Swan
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Hudson Gardens, City Centre
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• Quality 1 bedroom ground floor flat• Decorated & carpeted throughout• GCH, off road parking• Situated close to all amenities
£250pcm
Duplex unfurnished 3 bedroom topfloor apartment situated off BeechRoad. Comprising of entrancehall, spacious open plan kitchen,lounge with video intercom,bathroom with shower. Allbedrooms are double and themaster bedroom benefits from alarge en suite bathroom includingshower cubicle. Viewing essentialto appreciate the size of this wellpresented apartment.
£595pcm
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Lockerby Road, Fairfield
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Oak Terrace, Kensington
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City Centre Office, 30/32 Exchange Street East, Liverpool L2 3PQ Tel: 0151 236 2332
£99,500
ACORN COURT
First floor apartment, twobedrooms, lounge/diningroom, fitted kitchen,bathroom/wc, DG allocated carspace, communal gardens
NEW£99,950
WATERLOO WAREHOUSE
First floor apartment, onebedroom, lounge, kitchen,bathroom/wc, car space, riverviews, no chain
£94,995
CLEMENT GARDENS
Mid town house, threebedrooms, lounge, diningroom, kitchen, bathroom/wc,rear garden, car drive in
£83,950
VICTORIA STREET
Third foor apartment, doublebedroom,open plan living area,kitchen, spacious bathroom, nochain
£89,950
COLIN DRIVE
End town house, twobedrooms, lounge, kitchen/diner, bathroom, upvcdouble glazing, gas centralheating, car drive in
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£850pcm
BEETHAM TOWER
2 bed apart, fully furn, 23rdfloor, views across the river,lounge/dining room, fittedkitchen, en suite bathroom,bathroom, secure privateparking.
Properties availabe to Let 0151 207 5923
£150,000
CITY GATE
Second floor apartment, twobedrooms, open plan livingarea, fitted kitchen,contemporary bathroom/wc,en-suite shower room, car space
£159,950
EGERTON STREET
End town house, twobedrooms, two receptionrooms, kitchen, en-suite showerroom, attic room, basementstore room
£275,000
THE COLONNADES
2nd Floor Apartment, TwoBedrooms, Lounge/DiningRoom, Kitchen, En-SuiteBathroom, Shower Room/Wc,Views Over Albert Dock, SecureCar Space
£1200pcm
YE PRIORY COURT, L25
2 bedroom furn ground floorduplex apart. Lounge, kitchen/diner; two double bedroomswith ensuites, GCH, privatepatio, communal gardens,garage
£375pcm
GOODISON ROAD, L4
Two bedroom unfurnishedterrace, lounge, fitted kitchen,ground floor bathroom.Upstairs there are two doublebedrooms. GCH, DG andparking£595pcm
PRINCESS GARDENS
2 bed ground floor furn apart,ideal for professionals/students.Kitchen, bathroom, living/dining room and an allocatedparking space. Viewing isrecommended.
£675pcm
CANNING STREET
Spacious 2 bed fully furn firstfloor apart, many originalfeatures, GCH, DG, lounge,fitted kitchen, bathroom.Resident parking permits areavailable
£600pcm
CHANDLERS WHARF
A 2 bed unfur apart, masterwith en-suite, bathroom, openplan lounge/kitchen, DG, EH.The property also comes withsecure parking.
£700pcm
BASIL ROAD, L16
Three bed part-furnished semioff Score Lane. Lounge; DiningRoom; fitted kitchen; familybathroom. GCH, DG, front andrear gardens, driveway andgarage. £950pcm
MOSSLEY HILL DRIVE, L17
Spacious 3 bed 1st floor apartclose to Sefton Park. Furnished;dining area; lounge; kitchen;utility; bathroom. GCH,communal gardens and secureparking.
£500pcm
SUTTON STREET, L13
Attractive refurbished twobedroom unfurn terrace,through lounge/dining room;kitchen with appliances; twodouble bedrooms; bathroom;GCH, DG, yard. £570pcm
MARINERS WHARF
1 bed 1st floor apart,impressive views, lounge/diner,two juliet balconies; fittedkitchen, bathroom/wc,intercom, GCH, DG, allocated offroad car space.
£199,950
ARGYLE STREET
Fourth floor penthouse, twodouble bedrooms, open planliving area, fitted kitchen,bathroom, en-suite showerroom, balcony, river views
£124,950
ELLERMAN ROAD
First floor apartment, twodouble bedrooms, spaciousliving area, fitted kitchen,bathroom/wc, GCH, DG,balcony, river views, car space
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City Centre Office, 30/32 Exchange Street East, Liverpool L2 3PQ Tel: 0151 236 2332
£215,000
COMMUTATION PLAZA
Duplex penthouse apartment,two double bedrooms, openplan living area, fitted kitchen,bathroom/wc, en-suite showerroom, secure car space, terrace
£159,950
HATTON GARDEN
First floor apart, two doublebedrooms, spacious open planliving area, fitted kitchen,bathroom/wc, ensuite showerroom, car space, no chain
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£285,000
SOUTH FERRY QUAY
Three storey town house, threebedrooms, lounge, kitchen/diner, balcony marina views,bathroom/wc, en-suite showerroom, integral garage, gascentral heating
View from apartment
THE COLONNADES
A rare opportunity to purchase this stunning two bedroom apartmentsituated on the third floor of this prestigious waterfront development atAlbert Dock which is home to the Tate Gallery, Maritime Museum and aselection of stylish bars and restaurants. This bespoke apartment has beenindividually designed by the present owner and has many unique featuresincluding a solid maple fitted kitchen with 'Gaggenau' appliances andblack star galaxy granite worktops. There is a walk in dressing room off themaster bedroom and en suite shower room with 'Capri' limestone tiledfloor and walls. The property occupies a corner position giving impressiveviews of the River and Mersey Estuary. There are two secure undergroundcar spaces and two secure store rooms. The property has extensive touchcontrol 'Lutron' lighting throughout and an integrated sound system. Aninternal inspection is absolutely essential to appreciate the many featuresof this stunning apartment. View a 360% tour on our website
£850,000
RODNEY STREET
LOCATION; A rare opportunity to purchase this elegant Georgian town houseoccupying a prestigious position on Rodney Street close to the Anglicancathedral. The property has been tastefully renovated by the present ownersyet retains many original features. There is a self contained one bedroomapartment at lower ground floor level which is presently let on a shortholdtenancy at a rental of £600 per month. There is also a coach house at the rearwith planning permission for a two bedroom self contained house which isincluded in the price, at present there is parking for up to six cars. The upperfloors provide exceptional family accommodation with an impressive receptionroom to the front featuring an ornate coved ceiling and three Georgianwindows. There is a spacious kitchen/diner fitted with a bank of stylish C P Hartunits with feature breakfast island. There are four bedrooms and a study and acontemporary bathroom with a free standing bath. There is a resident's permitparking scheme in operation on Rodney Street. An early inspection isconsidered essential to appreciate the high standard of accommodationprovided.
£850,000
BEETHAM TOWER
An amazing opportunity to acquire one of the most spaciouspenthouses on the Liverpool waterfront. The property has a modernopen plan feel and no expense has been spared with the interiordesign. With “Boffi” kitchen and bathrooms, limestone flooring andAmerican Walnut features, we also have an in-house Crestron,computerised household system controlling the music system,heating, electric blinds and air-conditioning. With a huge lounge,dining room, three bedrooms, his and hers dressing rooms and en-suite, this is a penthouse that has to be viewed. Completed withthree terraces, one heated and all looking directly over the river andcity. This has to be the best view in the city. We also have THREEparking spaces. Full concierge service and access to the Radissonhealth club and swimming pool (subject to a membership fee). Onlypersonally viewing this apartment, can the full calibre be fullyappreciated.
£995,000
CANNING STREET
A rare opportunity to purchase this elegant grade ll listedtown house situated within the fashionable Georgianquarter of the city close to the Anglican cathedral,Philharmonic hall and within easy reach of the city centre.There are four bedrooms and an impressive first floorlounge which extends the full width of the property andfeatures an open fireplace. The spacious kitchen/breakfastroom is fitted with a comprehensive range of modern unitsand there is a gas fired system of central heating. There isalso a self contained granny flat at lower ground floor level.The property provides excellent family accommodation andan internal inspection is strongly recommended.
£495,000
£149,950
RODNEY STREET
Duplex apartment, twobedrooms, open plan livingarea, kitchen, bathroom/wc,impressive city views, residentspermit parking
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£595,000
ALEXANDRA TOWER
A rare opportunity to purchase thisthree bedroom duplex penthouseapartment situated on the 25th and26th floors of the prestigeousAlexandra Tower development on thewaterfront close to the world famous'three graces' and the cruise linerterminal. This stunning apartmentenjoys impressive river and city viewsand features a spacious terrace andtwo secure car spaces. AlexandraTower is a landmark addition to theLiverpool skyline and is set tobecome one of the most sought afteraddresses in the city. An earlyinspection is considered essential toappreciate these many features ofthis magnificent property.
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Fulwood Drive
£595pcm
• Semi-detached• Unfurnished• Three bedrooms• Lounge & dining room• Fitted kitchen• GCH & DG
Glenconner Road
£130,000
• Quasi Semi detached house• Three Bedrooms, Lounge• Newly fitted kitchen• Newly fitted GCH system• Newly fitted bathroom• Available with No Chain!!!
Fulwood Park
£479,000
• Three Bedrooms• Detached Dormer Bungalow• L Shaped Lounge• Dining Room• Beautiful Landscaped Gardens• Set in Approx 0.5 Acre
Fulwood Drive
£179,950
• Semi detached house• Three Bedrooms• Lounge/dining room• Fitted kitchen• GCH system, Double glazed• Secluded rear garden, patio area
Birchtree Road
£134,950
• Terrace Property• Two bedrooms• Lounge & Dining Room• Modern fitted kitchen• Wet Room, GCH & DG• Excellent Location
Mather Avenue
£389,950
• Five Bedrooms• Kitchen / Breakfast Room• Garage, Conservatory• Gas Central Heating• Prime Location• Ideal Family Home
Charles Berrington Road
£185,000
• Terraced house• Four Bedrooms• Three Reception Rooms• GCH, Mostly Double Glazed• Period Features• Kitchen/breakfast room
Cooper Avenue North
£249,950
• Substantial 3 Bed. Semi• Tastefully presented• Large through Lounge• Kitchen/breakfast room• Stylish Bathroom• GCH, uPVC DG
Claremont Road
£154,950
• Terraced house• Four Bedrooms• Kitchen/breakfast room• Lounge, Sitting room• uPVC DG, GCH system• Available with No Chain!!!
Abbeygate Apartments
£134,950
• Purpose built flat• 2/3 Bedrooms, 1st Floor• Two Reception Rooms• Lounge, Dining Room• Fitted kitchen• DG, GCH
Aigburth Vale
£132,500
• First floor Apartment• Two Bedrooms, Lounge• Fitted kitchen• Close to local amenities• Adjoining Sefton Park• Gas central heating system
North Mossley Hill Road
£189,950
• 1st Floor Apartment• Two Bedrooms, Lounge• Dining Room, Fitted kitchen• Period Features• Garage• Gas central heating system
Knowsley Road
£729,950
• Semi detached house• Five Bedrooms• Three Reception Rooms• Dressing room, Period Features• Gas central heating system• Detached Coachouse
Paignton Road
£249,999
• Detached family home• Three Bedrooms• Two reception rooms• Garage• Re-fitted Breakfast Kitchen• Re-fitted modern bathroom
Salisbury Road
£740,000
• Victorian Semi Detached• 6 Bedrooms• 3 Reception Rooms• Partially DG, GCH system• Conservatory• 3 Bathrooms
Conleach Court
£125,500
• Three bedrooms• Three floors• En-suite to master• Fully fitted kitchen• GCH System, Gardens• Off street parking
Raneleagh Lodge
£1,100pcm
• Luxury Duplex Apartment• Two double bedrooms• Fully furnished, GCH, parking• Fitted kitchen with appliances• Contemporary bathroom• En-suite to master bedroom
Claremont Road
Reduced To £650pcm
• Terraced house• Four Bedrooms• Kitchen/breakfast room• Lounge• Sitting room• Gas central heating, UPVC DG
Princes Gate West
£525pcm
• Two bedroom Apartment• Fully Furnished• Lower Ground floor• Very high Specification• Secure Allocated Parking• Available immediately
Greenheys Road
£550pcm
• Refurbished Apartment• 9th Floor• One Bedroom• Lounge• Fitted kitchen• Contemporary bathroom
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Elm Vale
£129,950
• 5 Bedrooms• Requires upgrading, modernization• Great potential for family home• Investment potential• Available with NO CHAIN!
Balfour Avenue
£450pcm
• Three Bedroom• Unfurnished• Mid Terrace Property• Gas Central Heating• 2 Reception Rooms
Catherine Street
£600pcm
• Situated in the Georgian Quarter• Ground floor apartment• Two bedrooms• Offered on a FURNISHED basis• Open plan lounge/kitchen• Convenient to the City centre
Mariners Wharf
£575pcm
• Purpose built flat• Second floor apartment• One bedroom• Furnished accommodation• Views across marina• Allocated parking
View 146
£450pcm
• Purpose built apartment• One bedroom• Open plan lounge/kitchen• Furnished• Allocated parking• Viewing highly recommended
St Marys Gardens
£550pcm
• Modern purpose built apartment• GROUND floor apartment• Two DOUBLE bedrooms• Lounge/dining area• Newly fitted kitchen• FURNISHED, Allocated parking
Joyce Walk
£475pcm
• Two Bedroom• Semi detached property• Unfurnished• Private rear Garden• Parking available
Benson Court
£675pcm
• First floor apartment• Two double bedrooms• Spacious lounge• Kitchen with appliances• FURNISHED accommodation• Parking permit by application
Dorgan Close
£550pcm
• Three Bedroom• Semi-Detached property• Unfurnished• Contact City branch for viewings• Viewing highly recommended• Easy access to local amenities
Sedley Street
£390pcm
• End Terrace House• Gas central heating• Double Glazed• Two Bedroom• Unfurnished• Refurbished
Heysmoor Heights
From £425pcm
• Situated on Greenheys Road• 1 & 2 beds available• Unfurnished• Recently refurbished• Outstanding Views• New kitchens & bathrooms
Renaissance Building
£500pcm
• Style 6. 4th Floor• One bedroom• Open Plan lounge with balcony• Panoramic outlook• Furnished accomadation• City centre location
X Building
£530pcm
• Crosby Homes development• Third floor apartment• One bedroom• Stylish kitchen & bathroom• Furnished accommodation• City centre location
York Street, L1
• Third floor apartment• 2 Bedrooms• Open plan Lounge & Kitchen • Lift & stairs to all floors• Electric heating
Dane Street
£64,950
• 2 bedroom mid-terrace house• Priced to sell!• Offered with NO CHAIN!• Convenient for local amenities• Ideal for first time buyers
Onslow Road
£210,000
• 3 Bedroom Semi detached• Many appealing features• 3 reception rooms• Front and rear Gardens• Garage & 2 workshops• Available with NO CHAIN!
Heysmoor Heights
£99,950
• One bedroom apartment• Superb panoramic views• Fully fitted Kitchen• Double Glazing• Electric Heating• Highly recommended!
Downing Road
£495pcm
• Mid terrace property• Three bedrooms• Through lounge/dining room• Being offered UNFURNISHED• On Street Parking
Quebec Quay
£700pcm
• Furnished accommodation• Third floor apartment• Two bedrooms• Stylish kitchen & bathrooms• Gas central heating• Allocated parking
Gloucester Place
£550pcm
Ground floor apartment• Two bedrooms• Open plan lounge/kitchen• Allocated parking• Offered on a FURNISHED basis• Gas central heating
SOLD
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Sales 0151236 9660Lettings 0151255 2290
Fax: 0151 255 2288email: [email protected]
SALES – LETTINGS
RESIDENTIAL
Markden Mews
• Three Storey Mid Town House• Two Bedrooms, Integral Garage• Excellent Condition• Under Two Years Old• Open Plan Lounge and Kitchen
£104,950
The Reach
• Top floor apartment• Two double bedrooms• Corner plot• Secure allocated parking• Fitted kitchen
£595pcm
City Quay
• Large Apartment• Two Double Bedrooms• Water Feature Views• Allocated Parking• Vacant Possession
£109,950
Errol Street
Stunning Mid Terraced HouseConvenient Aigburth LocationFour Bedrooms, DG, GCHThrough Lounge and Dining RoomState Of The Art Breakfast Kitchen
£153,950
Claremont Road
• Five Bedroom• Two Reception Rooms• Investment Opportunity• Priced for Quick Sale• Liverpool 15 Area, No Chain
£125,000
Verdi Street
• Investment Opportunity• Realistically Priced• Two Bedrooms• Ground Floor Bathroom• Vacant Possession
Reduced To £45,000
Lockfields View
• Attractive Two Bedroom Apartment• Ground Floor Position• Square Pane Double Glazing• Upgraded to Include Wood Flooring• Excellent Investment Opportunity
£86,995
London Court
• Furnished Converted Apartment• Two Double Bedrooms, DG, GCH• Open Plan Living / Dining Area• Kitchen integrated Appliances• En-Suite to Master Bedroom
£600pcm
Booker Avenue
• Character Semi Detached House• Three Bedrooms• Off Road Parking• Two Reception Rooms• Ideal for Airport, Central Heating
£795pcm
Hatton Gardens
• Three Bedroom Apartment• Situated on the Atrium level• Feature Arch Windows• En Suite Shower Room• Secure Undercover Parking
Reduced To £775pcm
South Ferry Quay
• Ground Floor apartment• Two bedroom • Furnished to good standard• Allocated Parking• Available Immediately
Reduced to £650pcm
Cornwallis Court
• Located within Ropewalks district• One double bedroom• Upper ground floor• Fully fitted bathroom• Living/dining area, Integrated kitchen
£495pcm
Unity Building
• One Double Bedroom Apartment• Integrated Kitchen• Balcony, City Centre Location• 24 Hour Concierge• Residents Gym
£575pcm
Saunders Building
• Newly Decorated• Spacious One Bedroom Apartment• Open Plan Lounge and kitchen• Close to "Liverpool One"• Available Immediately
£580pcm
Lockerby Road & Lilley Road New Development
• New Build Apartments• Extremely Spacious• Apartments available With Patios• Top Quality Kitchens And Bathrooms• Ideal For Buy To Let
From £92,950
• Original Mansion House• Sympathetically Restored• Six Large Apartments• Two With Private Entrances• Top of the Range Kitchen/Bathrooms
From £92,950
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Gambier Terrace, large one bed, unfurnished, parking .............. £600pcm
One Park West, one bed, unfurnished ....................................... £625pcm
South Ferry Quay, two beds, furnished, parking ...................... £625pcm
Hudson Gardens, two beds, unfurnished, parking ................... £650pcm
Chancellors Court, two double beds, furnished, parking ......... £650pcm
Cinnamon Buildings, two bed duplex, unfurnished, parking .... £650pcm
One Park West, one bed, furnished, parking, terrace ................. £675pcm
Staten Court, two beds, furnished, parking ............................... £750pcm
Tower Buildings, two beds, furnished, parking ......................... £775pcm
Quebec Quay, two beds, furnished, parking .............................. £800pcm
Waterloo Warehouse, large two bed duplex, furnished, parking
....................................................................................................... £900pcm
South Ferry Quay, three bed duplex apartment, furnished, parking,
including council tax ................................................................... £1300pcm
West Tower, two bed penthouse, furnished, parking ............... £1400pcm
Beetham Plaza, three bed penthouse, furnished, parking ....... £1750pcm
Due to high demand for rental property, weurgently require new properties.
Call now for further information on our findtenant and managed service and to arrange a
free market appraisal.
CATHARINE HOUSE Furnished top floor apartment to let inthis recent conversion situated in theGeorgian Quarter. Comprising a spaciousopen-plan living and dining area with fullyfitted kitchen, double bedroom andbathroom. The apartment also benefitsfrom a secure allocated parking space...
£550pcm
THE FOUNDRY King Sturge is pleased to offer this brandnew one bedroom apartment centrallylocated on Lydia Ann Street. Comprisinglarge living and dining area, kitchen withfitted appliances, bedroom andbathroom. The apartment is offeredunfurnished and benefits from a balconyoff the living area.
£558pcm
ST PAULS SQUARE Situated in the business district. This twodouble bedroom apartment is offeredunfurnished with parking.
£725pcm
ONE PARK WEST Studio apartment comprising open-planliving, dining, kitchen and sleeping areaand separate bathroom. The apartment isoffered furnished to a high standard andwithout parking.
£425pcm
LET
LETLET
LET
CATHERINE HOUSEApartment in Grade II listed building in theGeorgian Quarter. Open plan living areawith fitted kitchen, bedroom and showerroom. Benefits from sash windows, highceilings with cornicing, picture rails anddado rails. Offered with all furniture.Allocated parking.
£134,950
HUDSON GARDENSWell presented apartment with twodouble bedrooms, lounge and diningarea, kitchen with breakfast bar, ensuiteand bathroom. Benefitting from balconyand new flooring throughout. Viewinghighly recommended.
£140,000
UNITY BUILDINGDuplex apartment on the 12th and 13thfloors of this iconic building. Comprisingopen plan living and dining area, fittedkitchen, two double bedrooms, ensuiteand bathroom. Views over the river frontand Three Graces. Concierge AND secureparking. Good price - high demandexpected.
£175,000
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THE COLONNNADESThird floor apartment in the exclusiveColonnades development. Comprisingopen-plan living area, fully fitted kitchenwith integrated appliances, twobedrooms, ensuite, and shower room.24hr concierge service, secure carparking, separate storage room andviews over the dock and into the city.
£289,950
MANHATTAN PLACEDuplex penthouse. Comprising lounge,dining area, kitchen, two doublebedrooms with fitted wardrobes, ensuiteand bathroom. Large balcony with viewsover the city centre. Secure parking -viewing highly recommended.
£195,000
THE COLONNADESDuplex penthouse, two levels with openplan lounge and dining areas, kitchen withutility, 2 double bedrooms with ensuite.Study area and balcony. 2 Parking spacesand concierge.
£695,000
SHAW STREET Well presented one bedroom apartment,with open plan lounge area and kitchen,and bathroom. Secure parking space.Priced competitively for quick sale -viewing recommended.
£84,950
BEETHAM PLAZAStunning duplex, penthouse apartment withspacious roof terrace overlooking the ThreeGraces. Comprising three bedrooms, openplan living and dining areas, double heightceilings, family bathroom, ensuite and WC.TWO secure parking spaces, 24 hourconcierge and Residents' Only gym.
£575,000
NEW
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BISHOPGATE STREET, L15£94,500
BRIERFIELD ROAD, L15£169,950
BRIARDALE ROAD, L18£159,950
VICTORIA COURT, L15£165,000
MACDONALD STREET, L15£89,995
BISLEY STREET, L15£89,950
KELSO ROAD, L6£64,950
GLENACRES, L25£113,950
STANDALE ROAD, L15£105,000
BOWMORE WAY, L15£123,950
CASCADE ROAD, L25£115,000
WARRENHURST COURT, L23£145,000
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LANDLORDS!
1%
Two bedroom new build apartment,residents parking, entryphone system,
white good included, ready now
VICTORIA ROAD, L22 £600 PCM
Landlords! Let us Let Your Property! FreeRental Assessment - Book Yours Now!
Three bed terrace, unfurnished,refurbished, GCH, DG, ready now
WALTON VILLAGE£550 PCM
Two bedroom fully furnished apartment,second floor, all white goods, newly
fitted bathroom and kitchen, parking
TYRERS MILL, L34£575 PCM
Top floor two bed, two bathroomapartment, select development, DG,
laminate floors, ensuite, balcony
BRAVERY COURT, L19£595 PCM
Choice of four unfurnished one bedapartments, open plan living/kitchen,
new bathrooms, fitted kitchen
BENTLEY ROAD, L8£425 PCM
One bedroom apartment, self contained,convenient location, availabale now
KREMLIN DRIVE, L13£400 PCM
Three bed terrace, flex furnishings, whitegoods, through lounge, kitchen,
bathroom, ready now
BRAE STREET, L7£395 PCM
Two bed terrace, recently refurbished,white goods included, ready now
GALLOWAY STREET, L7£475 PCM
Two bed terrace, recently refurbished,convenient location, GCH, DG, new decs,
ready now
WRENBURY STREET, L7£425 PCM
Two bedroom apartment, part furnished,excellent order throughout
NORTH DRIVE CONSERVATION AREA£500PCM
Two bed terrace, white goods, GCH, DG,spacious lounge, fitted kitchen/diner,
bathroom, ready now
BISHOPGATE STREET, L15£495 PCM
One bedroom furnished flat, greatlocation, heating bills included, viewing
now
PARKFIELD ROAD, L17£415 PCM
LETTING YOU MOVE INBEFORE CHRISTMAS!
Itʼs that time of year again when peopleʼs thoughts turn to....being in their new home for Christmas, and lettings are noexception! Any landlords out there who have properties stillun-let, challenge us to fill them up for you before Christmas!With our special 1% management fee for the first month still
applicable, there is still time for us to find a tenant for youand get your property occupied in time for Santa to pay a
visit!Weʼre finding the rental market as buoyant as ever, and we
have been busily letting property in Hansby Drive, LivingstonAvenue, Ivanhoe Road (just a few of the properties that were
in our last advert and have already gone!) Weʼve also let inGalloway Street, High Street, Aigburth Drive and HawkinsStreet ‒ some properties never even got to be advertised
because we found tenants so quickly!So, landlords if youʼd let us let your property, get in touch
with us now and add another address to Santaʼs ChristmasList. Tenants, register now for FREE and let us help you find a
property.Find out more by calling us on 0151 735 1001
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SELLERS!
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Free Sales Assessment ‒ Book Yours Now!
DREAMING OF A WHITECHRISTMAS....IN YOUR NEW HOME?There is still time to move into that dream home before
Christmas, and as the weathermen are forecasting a whiteChristmas (the first since 2002!) itʼs possible for you to be warm
and snug by the fire watching the snow fall on your firstChristmas Eve in your new home!
Our sales team are still selling properties ‒ look at all the saleswhich have been agreed recently ‒ Altcar Avenue, BishopgateStreet, Olton Street, Ash Grove, Bravery Court, Webster Road to
name a few! Offers are still coming in from buyers who aremotivated to move in for Christmas, so instead of heading forthe shops, why not head for the Estate Agent who is actively
selling property?Sellers, if youʼve got a three bedroom property in L17, L25 or
L18 and you want to sell ‒ get in touch with us, we haveregistered applicants just waiting for the right property to buy!Buyers, why not register with us for FREE and take advantageof our Financial Services and excellent buyers services which
help you to find the right property?You CAN be in your new home for Christmas! (subject to
mortgage finance and usual legal enquiries being completed)Our market assessments are free and without obligation, so
what are you waiting for ‒ call us on 0151 735 1001 and bookyour moving date with us!
No chain, two bed mid terrace, fittedkitchen, first floor bathroom, DG, close to
all amenities
BISHOPGATE STREET, L15£94,500
2/3 bed terrace, popular area, closeBluecoat School, DG, GCH, kitchen diner,
refurbished, ready now
BRIERFIELD ROAD, L15£169,950
Three bedrooms, separate receptionrooms, fitted kitchen, GCH, DG, not
overlooked at rear
BRIARDALE ROAD, L18£159,950
£5000 cashback on completionThree bedrooms, one bathroom
VICTORIA COURT, L15£165,000
Two bedrooms, through lounge, upstairsbathroom, fitted kitchen
MACDONALD STREET, L15£89,995
Two bedrooms, fitted kitchen, DG, GCH,great first home
BISLEY STREET, L15£89,950
2 bed terrace, GCH, DGSeparate Reception Rooms
Open to Offers
KELSO ROAD, L6£64,950
One bed first floor apartment, lounge,bathroom, fitted kitchen, CH, DG, private
location
GLENACRES, L25£113,950
Two bedrooms, extended kitchen, GCH,DG, lovely throughout, viewing essential
STANDALE ROAD, L15£105,000
Two bedroom town house, still withNHBC, gardens, driveway, great first
home, GCH, DG
BOWMORE WAY, L15£123,950
5% vendor gifted depositTwo bed first floor flat, open plan
living/dining, great location
CASCADE ROAD, L25£115,000
Reduced
NEW
Two bedroom top floor apartment, L-shaped lounge, fitted kitchen, family
bathroom, resident parking
WARRENHURST COURT, L23£145,000
Offers
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£600 PCM
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WALTON VILLAGE£550 PCM
TYRERS MILL, L34£575 PCM
BRAVERY COURT, L19£595 PCM
BENTLEY ROAD, L8£425 PCM
KREMLIN DRIVE, L13£400 PCM
BRAE STREET, L7£395 PCM
GALLOWAY STREET, L7£475 PCM
WRENBURY STREET, L7£425 PCM
NORTH DRIVE CONSERVATION AREA£500PCM
BISHOPGATE STREET, L15£495 PCM
PARKFIELD ROAD, L17£415 PCM
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COSMOPOLITAN HOUSING GROUP
CALL NOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON 0151 224 0336 COSMOPOLITAN HOUSE, 2 MARYBONE, LIVERPOOL L3 2BY
£154,995 5% deposit paid
A mid town house,lounge, fitted kitchen, downstairs w.c., 3bedrooms, first floorfamily bathroom, gascentral heating, doubleglazing, driveway, reargarden, viewing highlyrecommended
Greengables, L8
PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Availabe for rent £440pcm service charge £47.59
Luxury 2 bed ground &first floor apartments,lounge / dining area,fully fitted kitchen withintegrated appliances,bathroom with fittedsuite, floor coveringsthroughout, DG, CH,allocated parkingspaces, viewingrecommended
Hartington Road, L8
£440pcm service charge TBC
A selection of 2 bedrefurbishedapartments, openplan livingroom/kitchen, fullyintegrated kitchen,bathroom, twobedrooms, gascentral heating,double glazing, doorentry system
A NEW DEVELOPMENT OFAFFORDABLE HOMES FOR
SALE FOR SHARED OWNERSHIP
WADHAM PARK, OFF STANLEY RD, L20
Key Features: • A choice of 2 & 3 Bed Houses
• Lounge/ Dining Area • Kitchen
• Family Bathroom • Ground Floor W.C.
• Gas Central Heating • Triple Glazing
• Designed to a high quality, energy efficient standard • High Quality Floor Coverings Provided To All Rooms
• Fitted Kitchens Include Integrated Appliances: • Washer / Dryer
• Oven & Hob • Fridge Freezer
• Dishwasher
PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Banbury Court, L20 Luxury 2 bed ground &first floor apartments,lounge / dining area,fully fitted kitchen withintegrated appliances,bathroom with fittedsuite, floor coveringsthroughout, DG, CH,allocated parkingspaces, viewingrecommended
Eridge Street, L8
A terraced property, lounge/dining room,kitchen with a range of units, first floorshower room, double glazing, threebedrooms, rear yard
£95,000
£125,000
Middle town house,lounge, breakfastkitchen, groundfloor w.c., threebedrooms,bathroom, doubleglazing, GCH, front& rear gardens,conservatory,inspection highlyrecommended
Padbury Street, L8
NEW BUILD HOMEBUY OPPORTUNITY A NEW DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOMES
FOR SALE AVELING DRIVE & SYCAMORE DRIVE, BANKS
Key Features: • A choice of 2, 3 & 4 Bed Houses •Lounge • Kitchen/Dining Area • Family Bathroom, with
electric shower • Ground Floor W.C. • Gas CentralHeating • Double Glazing • Front & Rear Gardens •
High Quality Floor Coverings Provided To All Rooms •Fitted Kitchens Include Integrated Appliances • Washer/ Dryer • Oven & Hob • Fridge Freezer • Dishwasher
Lincoln Court L20
£440pcm Service Charge £78.58
Prices starting from £41,250 for 25% Share
Two Bed Houses from £52,500 for a50% share
Three Bed Houses from £60,000 for a50% share
Also available under Rent to Homebuy From £420pcm for a Two Bed House
From £480pcm For a Three Bed House
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Cathedral Point
A selection of refurbished One and two bedroom
apartments
£99,950
Catherine House
One Bedroom DuplexApartment, Fully Fitted
kitchen, Parking
£95,000
Commutation Plaza
75% Shared ownershipOne Bedroom, first floor
No chain, cultural quarter
£66,500
City View
One bed, Fully furnishedFully fitted and equipped
kitchen, good location
£475pcm
Alexandra Tower
A selection of one andtwo bedroom apartmentsfurnished or unfurnished
£475-£790pcm
View 146
Two bed, fully furnishedOpen plan living area
Secure allocated parking
£525pcm
Shandon Court
Two bedroom apartmentTimber Decked Terrace
Residents Permits available
£80,000
Quebec Quay
Penthouse ApartmentTwo bedrooms, Smartpresentation, no chain
£325,000
Victoria Street
5% Deposit PaidOne bedroom, First floor
Fitted kitchen
£89,800
Quebec Quay
One bed penthouseFully furnished, First
months rent free on a 12month agreement
£525pcm
Merchants Quay
Two bed, Fully furnishedFully fitted kitchen, park-ing, Spacious living area
£625pcm
Chandlers Wharf
Two bed, fully furnishedFully fitted kitchen.Excellent location
£650pcm
Coopers Terrace
75% Shared OwnershipOne bedroom, first floor
Ropewalks location
£84,950
Argyle Street
Spacious PenthouseWrap around terrace
Sercure Parking
OIEO £200,000
Coopers Terrace
75% shared ownershipTwo bedroom 780sqftRopewalks location
£110,000
Princes Dock
Two bed, fully furnishedExcellent views of the
city and across the river,
£800pcm
Victoria House
Two bed, unfurnished, ,reduced with first months
rent half price
£500pcm
Jenkinsons Warehouse
One bed studio style,fully furnished, modern
specification
£525pcm
Quebec Quay
Stunning PenthouseTwo bed, two bath
Large reception rooms.
£295,500
The Anchorage
Two bedroomSuperb views
Allocated parking
£114,950
The Colonnades
3 bed apartmentExcellent viewsVery exclusive
£625,000
Temple Square
Selections of apartments,modern conversion, fullyfurnished, central location
£475-£750pcm
X Building
One bed, fully furnished,business district location
with parking
£575pcm
Unity Building
Two bed, fully furnished,modern specification, use
of residents gym
£715pcm
View 146
StudioFeature Wall
Secure Parking
£64,950
The Reach
Two bedroomModern Kitchen, Secure
allocated parking
£114,950
Minster Court
Two bedroom, first floorNo Chain Parking
£99,950
The Albany
Two bed, fully furnishedduplex, modern
conversion
£725pcm
Staten Court
Two bed duplex pent-house, fully furnished,
parking
£795pcm
New Century
Two bed penthouse, fullyfurnished, spacious
secure allocated parking
£1450pcm
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Key Features: • A choice of 2 & 3 Bed Houses
• Lounge/ Dining Area • Kitchen
• Family Bathroom • Ground Floor W.C.
• Gas Central Heating • Triple Glazing
• Designed to a high quality, energy efficient standard • High Quality Floor Coverings Provided To All Rooms
• Fitted Kitchens Include Integrated Appliances: • Washer / Dryer
• Oven & Hob • Fridge Freezer
• Dishwasher
Two Bed Houses from £52,500 for a50% share
Three Bed Houses from £60,000 for a50% share
Also available under Rent to Homebuy From £420pcm for a Two Bed House
From £480pcm For a Three Bed House
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PRIORY Property ServicesIndependent Estate Agents
70 Priory Road, Anfield, Liverpool L4 2RZ t: 0151 260 0300 f: 0151 263 0646www.priorypropertyservices.com
• Competitive fixed sale fee• Quality of service second to none
• Established for 16 years• Commitment to customer care
Mostyn Close, L4
£85,000
Harrow Road, L4
£74,950
Hornsey Road, L4
£105,000
Skipton Road, L4
£99,950
Cannon Road, L4
£69,950
Monastry Road, L6
£82,950
Anfield Road, L4
£135,000 ono
Rector Road, L6
£69,950
Utting Avenue, L4
£129,950
Clapham Road, L4
£89,950
Wylva Road, L4
£95,000
Stanley Park Ave Sth, L4
£80,000
Burlington Street, L3
£110,000
Woolhope Road,L4
£127,500
Manor View, L12
£210,000
Ince Avenue, L4
£99,950
Watford Road, L4
£105,000
Walton Hall Avenue, L4
£135,950 ono
Sanyville Road, L4
£124,950
Sherwyn Road, L4
£129,950
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SALESLETTINGSMORTGAGES
WALTON LANE, L4 £475pcm Recently Refurbished, Three Bedroom Mid
Terrace, Unfurnished, Through Lounge/Dining
Room, Fitted Kitchen, Shower Room, Rear Yard
HILARY AVENUE, L14 £550pcmThree Bedroom Unfurnished Semi Detached,
Reception/Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen,
Conservatory, Family Bathroom, UPVC DG, GCH
System, Driveway Parking, Rear Garden
LYDFORD ROAD, L12 £595pcmThree Bedroom Unfurnished Semi Detached,
Lounge, Kitchen/Diner, Family Bathroom, Driveway
Parking, Gas Central Heating System, DG, Large
Enclosed Garden with Decked Area to Rear
NEWPRICE
GLOUCESTER ROAD, L20 £495pcmTwo Bedroom Unfurnished Mid Terrace, Kitchen,
Large Family Bathroom, UPVC Double Glazing,
Gas Central Heating System, Rear Yard
KIRK ROAD, L21 £425pcm Two Bedroom Unfurnished Mid Terrace, Kitchen,
Family Bathroom with Shower over Bath, Double
Glazing, Gas Central Heating System, Enclosed
Rear Yard
NEW
PRINCES DOCK, L3 £695pcm Two Bedroom 3rd Floor Apartment, Unfurnished,
Superb New Waterfront Development, Secure
Parking, On Site Concierge Services, Double
Glazed, Electric Heating System
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CARILLION CLOSE, L11 £595pcm Modern Four Bedroom Unfurnished Three Storey
Town House, Downstairs WC, Fitted Kitchen/Diner,
Conservatory, Family Bathroom, Ensuite to Master
Bedroom, Driveway Parking, DG, GCH, Gardens
NEW
SHAWS ALLLEY, L1 £500pcm One Bedroom Unfurnished Second Floor
Apartment, Large Lounge Open to Fitted Kitchen
with White Goods, Bathroom with Shower over
Bath, Entry Phone System, New Development
NEW
ALMONDS GROVE, L12 £700pcm Three Bedroom Extend Semi Detached Property,
Through Reception, Fitted Kitchen with Large
Dining Area, Driveway Parking, GaGCH, DG,
Enclosed Rear Garden, Alarmed, Unfurnished
NEW
MERCER AVENUE, L32 £525pcm Modern Three Bedroom End Townhouse,
Unfurnished, Downstairs WC, Kitchen/Diner,
Enclosed Rear Garden, Driveway Parking, Double
Glazed, Gas Central Heating
NEW
SHADOWBROOK DRIVE, L24 £500pcm Large Three Bedroom Apartment, Unfurnished,
Allocated Parking, Electric Heating, Double
Glazing, FIRST MONTHS RENT HALF PRICE
HANSBY DRIVE, L24 £500pcmThree Bedroom Unfurnished Semi Detached,
Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Downstairs WC, Family
Bathroom, Double Glazing, GCH System, Secure
Parking, Gardens to Front and Rear
NEWARK CLOSE, L36 £450pcm Two Bedroom Semi Detached Property, Kitchen/
Diner, Family Bathroom, GCH System, DG,
Gardens to Front and Rear, Large Driveway
LETAGREED
WIVENHOE HOUSE, L19 £550pcm Two Bedroom Second Floor Apart, Unfurnished,
Open Plan Reception Kitchen with Appliances,
Family Bathroom, En Suite to Principal Bedroom,
Allocated Parking, ECH, Communal Garden
RICE LANE, L9 £650pcm Three Storey Unfurnished Four Bedroom Terrace,
Kitchen/Dining Room, Downstairs Cloakroom,
Family Bathroom, Rear Yard, Double Glazing, Gas
Central Heating, Parking
DOMBEY STREET, L8 £550pcm Four Bedroom Mid Terrace, Unfurnished, Enclosed
Rear Yard, Gas Central Heating System, Excellent
Transport Links to City Centre First months renthalf price
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Castle Estates53 Allerton Road, Mossley Hill, LiverpoolL18 2DAt: 0151 738 1619
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Lancaster Court
£400pcmL17
• 1 bedroom apartment• 2nd floor, kitchen• Lounge/diner, parking
Ashbury Lodge
£1200pcmL17
• Luxury penthouse apart• 3/4 bedrooms• Two with en-suite• Oak flooring• Carpets to bedrooms• Integrated kitchen• Electric heating• Large private balcony• Communal gardens• Private secure parking
Garden Apartments
£700pcmL18
• 2 bed top floor apart• Large sep kitchen/diner• Access to roof terrace
Cuckoo Lane
£750pcmL25
• 3 bed semi-detached• 2 reception rooms• Fitted kitchen, GCH
Karslake Road
£750pcmL18
• 3 bedroom terrace• 2 reception rooms• Study, new fitted kitchen
Hansby Drive
£600pcmL24
• 3 storey town house• 3 bedrooms, GCH• Fully fitted kitchen
Calderstones Road
£795pcmL18
• Luxury 2 bed apartment• En-suite to master• Kitchen/diner, lounge
Ashbury Gables
£675pcmL19
• Superb apartment• Modern bathroom• Spacious lounge
Harthill Avenue
£695pcmL18
• Large semi-detached• 2 reception rooms• Kitchen/diner, garden
Russell Road
£700pcmL18
• 3/4 bed terrace• Lounge, fully furnished• Large kitchen/diner, GCH
Hillside Court
£550pcmL25
• One bedroom apartment• Fully furnished, GCH• New fitted kitchen
Redoaks Way
£550pcmL26
• 2 bed apartment• Unfurnished, en-suite• Lounge, kitchen, DG, EH
Rathbone Road
£550pcmL13
• 3 bed terrace• Recently refurbished• GCH, DG, fitted kitchen
The Spinnakers
From £550pcmL19
• 2 bedroom apartments • Unfurn/furnished• Electric heating, parking
Birchfield Road
£595pcmL13
• 3 bed 3 storey house• Lounge, dining room• Gardens, GCH, DG
Woodbine Street
£395pcmL5
• 3 bedroom terrace• New bathroom suite• Kitchen, DG, GCH
Sunlight Street
£395pcmL6
• Two bedroom terrace• Recently redecorated• GCH, new kitchen
Hinton Street
£395pcmL21
• 2 bedroom terrace• Unfurnished, GCH• Carpets throughout
Alderson Road
£520pcmL15
• 3 bedroom terrace• Unfurnished, DG, GCH• Laminate flooring
Half Penny Close
£550pcmL19
• Two bedroom house• Sep kitchen, lounge• Quiet cul de sac
All Hallows Drive
£450pcmL24
• 2 bedroom town house• Unfurnished, GCH, DG• Private parking
Heysmere Court
£595pcmL17
• Two bedroom apartment• Lounge/kitchen, balcony• Car parking space
Portland Street
£400pcmCH41
• Two bedroom mid terrace• 2 reception rooms• Separate kitchen, yard
Ellerman Road
£585pcmL3
• Two bedroom apartment• Fully furnished• GCH, DG, secure parking
Ashbury Brook
£925pcmL17
• Luxury apartment• Large open plan living area• Dining area within turret
Mill Street
£350pcmL8
• 2 x2 bedroom flats• Furnished, white goods• Gas central heating
Gateacre Grange
From £750pcmL1
• 1 & 2 bed apartments• Unfurnished• Totally renovation
Ashbury Brook
£1600pcmL17
• Ground floor apartment• 3 bedrooms• Large open plan living and
kitchen area• Dining set within turret• Private terrace• Spacious utility room• Tiled bathroom• Gated security system• CCTV• Residents gym
Ribbledale Road
£900pcmL18
• Three bed duplex apart• Stylish kitchen• En-suite• Conveniently located for
bus/train access• Short stroll away from
bars and restaurants
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Tel: 0151 259 6196
2 Bed Ground Floor Flat, PopularLocation, Off Road Parking behindsecurity gates, Fully Fitted Kitchen
ROCKLAND VILLAS, L18£650PCM
3 bedroom new build terrace.new fitted kitchen, double glazing
& central heating
SWALLOWFIELD ROAD, L9£595PCM
3 Bed Detached, New BuildCentral Heating , Double Glazing
Garage
GENERAL DRIVE, L12£750PCM
1 Bedroom Flat, Quiet locationOff Road ParkingCentral Heating
EDGERLEY GARDENS, L9£433PCM
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4 Bed detached house, Exclusivelocation, Undergoing Full Refurbishment
Double Garage, Viewing Essential
POPLAR AVENUE, L23£1,500PCM
Studio flat, popular location close tosefton park, refurbished to high
standard, viewing essential
SEFTON DRIVE, L8£350PCM
3 bed semi detached, sought afterlocation, refurbished throughout,double glazing & central heating
ROSELAND CLOSE, L31£700PCM
2 bed terrace, refurbished, double glazing,
unfurnished
KILBURN ROAD, L20£450PCM
3 Bed Semi Detached, New BuildCentral Heating Double Glazing
HAYWOOD ROAD, L28£550PCM
1 Bed FlatDouble GlazingCentral Heating
ROCKY LANE, L6 £390PCM
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96 Sandhurst Street,Aigburth, LiverpoolL17 7BXA Vacant three bedroomedmid terraced housebenefitting from doubleglazing and central heating.The property does requiresome modernisation.
Guide price £75,000+
237 Warbreck Moor,Liverpool L9 0HU A three bedroomed semidetached property currentlylet by way of a RegulatedTenancy at a rental of £55per week. The propertybenefits from double glazing,central heating and gardens.
Guide Price £60,000+
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9 Apts – 20-22 WoodlandRoad, Birkenhead,Merseyside CH42 4NT3 storey recently builtdetached block consisting of9 x 2 bed apartments withparking for 9 cars. Completedin late 2008 with the benefitof architects certification. Theproperty is fully let onseparate AST producing inexcess of £53,000 pa.
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In a private ceremony, theMayor of Sefton, CouncillorAlf Doran, officiallydeclared Bootle’s landmarkStella Nova developmentopen. The £17mdevelopment, positioned onthe corner of WashingtonParade and Strand Road isthe largest privateinvestment in Bootle towncentre for over 25 years. VIPguests watched the Mayorcut the ribbon and take thefirst official steps into themagnificent granite foyer.Father Harnett, previouslyport chaplain at Stella MarisSeaman’s Mission which hasnow become Stella Nova,blessed the building.Comprehensive tours of thedevelopment included thespectacular roof top garden,gymnasium and one of thestunning apartments. Of the142 available apartments,134 are now occupied.
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1. Jim Powell and Ray Lopez,Dreaming Spires, with Kate Gannonand Jeremy Clark, Clark andDavidson (managing agents onStella Nova).
2. Ian J Swerdlow and JaneRichardson from Alexander Myerson and Co.
3. Susan Bennet and Ian Hardman,Brabners Chaffe Street, and CliveWilliamson, Ocon Construction Ltd.
4. The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr AlfDoran with Clive Williamson, OconConstruction.
5. Father Harnett and Chris White,from Invest Sefton.
6. Jon Woodward and Emile Sanan.
7. The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Alf Doran, Sefton Council.
8. Glen Nicholas, Glen Ltd, PeterMoffat, William Jones and Partners,and David Jordan, Jordans QuantitySurveyors.
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On The Market//// FOUR MERSEYSIDE PROPERTIES TO SUIT A RANGE OF TENANTS AND TASTES.
[To view more properties for sale visit yourmovemagazine.com
Agent’s view
“We are pleased to offer for let this twobedroom ground floor apartment close to thepopular Allerton Road area. The propertybenefits from two bedrooms, open plan livingarea, fully fitted kitchen with integratedappliances, en-suite to master bedroom,balcony and allocated off-road parking withelectric gates. Early viewing is highlyrecommended on this property.”
To view this property now, call 0151 259 6196.
What’s on offer?
This two bed ground floor apartment is situated in a popular location.
Rockland VillasAllerton Road, L18
£650 PCM
Paul Evanslettings manager atMarx Estates andLettings
FOUR BEST LETS
Agent’s view
“City Residential is offering a varied selectionof one and two bedroom apartments in thislandmark development. These modernapartments offer stunning views acrossLiverpool, the Wirral, the River Mersey andthe Irish Sea. Apartments are offered on both afurnished and unfurnished basis. Apartmentsthat are fully furnished are finished to a highstandard and all kitchens come fully fitted withdishwasher. This well situated developmentbenefits from having a concierge on site.”
To view this property now, call 0151 231 6101.
What’s on offer?
A modern two bedroom apartment, offeringstunning views, with secure allocated parking also available.
Alexandra TowerLiverpool city centre, L3
£700 PCM
Lee Thompsonlettings negotiator atCity ResidentialLettings
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Agent’s view
“This is a beautiful house located in a sought-after area close to Woolton Village. Theaccommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchenwith integrated appliances and breakfast barand a stunning open plan lounge and diningarea. The property includes an en-suite showerroom and a main bathroom. An opportunity tolive in such a beautiful property in this locationdoes not come along often, so an early viewingis recommended.”
To view this property now, call 0151 733 4163.
What’s on offer?
This spacious house offers three double bedrooms,two parking spaces, and a secluded courtyard.
Churchward CourtWoolton, L25
£925 PCM (FURNISHED)
Gemma Greenlettings manager atJones & Chapman
Agent’s view
“Enjoy city chic right in the heart of Liverpoolcity centre. Boasting exposed brick work andsteel beams, this double glazed, central heatedapartment comprises an open plan lounge anddining area with solid wood flooring. The highspec modern kitchen offers granite work tops,stainless steel oven hob, a washer dryer andfridge. The spacious double bedroom containsfitted wardrobes, while there is also a modernfamily bathroom.”
To view this property now, call 0151 236 2332 or 0151 207 5923.
What’s on offer?
A fully furnished first floor, one bedroom apartment,with patio doors to the balcony.
Concert Square ApartmentsLiverpool city centre, L1
£550 PCM
Carol Corran city centre lettingsmanager at SuttonKersh
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HOT TOPIC //// BUMP UP THE VALUE
Add a new kitchenWhen showing potential buyersaround a property, the kitchenis quite often the dealbreaker.An extended kitchen, withclean and shining units, and adining area laid out as thoughto welcome in the new family,allows prospective purchasersto see the home at its best, andimagine their new life in theproperty. Install a new kitchen,and lay it out to advantagemaking use of all the available
space. Seek advice from areputable firm on best-sellingkitchen designs for a good ideaof what will appeal to buyers.
Capricorn Kitchens offer arange of classic andcontemporary kitchens, andwill send an experienced salesconsultant to help you choosethe best design. You needn’toverspend on utensils, but ifyou do purchase new ones,choose chrome for a chic finishand make sure you keep the
worktops clutter free andsparkling. Tony Reed, salesdirector at Capricorn Kitchens,commented: “When choosing a new kitchen, you shouldchoose something costingaround 10 per cent of yourproperty price. When you sell, you will see a similar return on this, subject to works costs. Our advisors can help you choose something appropriate to your property.”
Alex Dickson, branch manager at Sutton KershAllerton added: “While you may not profit from the improvements made, you will benefit from the added ‘attract-ibility’. Buyershave high expectations and in a competitive market you need your property to stand out.”
Bump up by up to 10 per cent of your property price
Add value to your home with simple building projects, and youstand a much better chance of making a sale. Your Move hasresearched the top five ways to make your property stand outon the market.
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Install a new bathroomThe bathroom is an importantroom in every property, and aclean, sparkling suite willentice buyers. Indeed, lettingagents know the value of a goodbathroom when it comes tofinding tenants and it’s nodifferent with buyers looking tomove into a property with theirfamily, and who have little timeto spare on renovating. If youare thinking about installing anew bathroom, chooseappealing neutral colours and,as with the kitchen, refrainfrom allowing your personaltaste to dictate the colourscheme. Adding an en-suitebathroom to your masterbedroom has alsobecome a popularmove in recent years,adding value to theproperty andcatering for moderntastes. RobFarnham, directorof Venmores,commented: “Anew bathroomwould definitely helpthe seller to get the value of the investment back, but thisdepends on the bathroom beingsuitable for the house.” Theadvice is to choose somethingchic and not too cheap – assmart buyers will spot a cheapsuite. A spend of between£1,000 and £1,500 (subject to works costs) should besufficient to smarten up theproperty and attract buyers, and see a return of the same.
Bump up by up to £1500
Lofty heightsLoft conversions have alsoproven popular over recentyears. Buyers want to know thatthey are investing their moneyin as much space as possible,and if you can create anotherbedroom or studio space in theloft then you are certainlyadding value. Check with youragent for their advice first of all,as you may find that your areais popular with people lookingfor properties of a certainnumber of bedrooms, or willing to pay a top price for the location. If the latter istrue, then beware of investingtoo much into the project,
or of speculating onselling the house
for more than is usually
achieved inthat area.
You willneed tothink
about gettinga good floor put
up in the loft, andaccess to it organized, alongwith lighting and heating.Decorate the room in neutralshades to make the most of thespace, and if you can put a bedin the room do so – as thisallows prospective buyers toreally imagine that room as a bedroom, and see the spacefor the size it is. Theseimprovements could cost youbetween £15,000 to £30,000,although subject to work costsand the location of the property,so sellers need to see this moveas a longer-term investment.
However, it’s likely that the vendor willmake a return of at least the costs on thisimprovement.
Bumps up by up to £30,000 in the long-term
New windowsA high percentage of housesavailable on the market havenew double-glazed windows,and when you’re competingwith new builds to sell yourhome, it’s worthwhile checkingthat yours are in order beforeyou put the house on themarket. Unlike installing a newbathroom, though, don’t expectnew windows to bump up theselling price of your homeoverall, although you canexpect to see more interest frombuyers who’ll have confidencein the property based on thenew windows and the resultingenergy efficiency. If your homehas period features such as sashwindows, keep these as they’llappeal to buyers.
Bump up by up to the cost of the work
A new conservatoryIn winter, a conservatorydoesn’t always look its best, but if you can add one to yourhouse before you sell it thenyou’ll be adding another room,and bringing light and airinessinto your neighbouring roomsfor the rest of the year. Youragent will be able to help theprospective buyer see thepotential in a conservatory,
but make sure your
garden looksas spick
and span aspossible, and
choose warm tonesto decorate it, and
install a fire at this time of year. A good conservatorywill set you back between£10,000 and 15,000 and, likeloft conversions, need to beseen as a longer-terminvestment. Alex Dickson,branch manager at SuttonKersh, commented: “A goodway of making the most ofinternal space without a largebuilding project is to create akitchen/dining area. For time-poor families, this phenomenonis a welcome addition to theliving space and with just aknock-through job (subject tobuilding regulations) and somesmall internal improvementsyou could add significantappeal to your property.”
Bump up by up to £15,000
Final thoughtsBeware the temptation to begin any homeimprovements without first asking your agent andchecking with buildingregulations. As AlexDickson reminds us, “Acheap makeover will lookexactly that, so if you’regoing to improve theproperty do it properly tosee the return on yourinvestment.”
in a competitivemarket you need your property to stand out.”
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The launch of RiversideHome Ownership’s SevenOaks scheme off NewChester Road in RockFerry allowed visitors to experience life in thenew affordable housingproperties. Thecontemporary interiors,quirky touches andsplashes of colour arealready attracting interestfrom buyers at the Lovell-built development.Two and three bedroomfamily homes are availablefor shared ownership,starting at £23,750 for a 25 per cent share.
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1. Ruth Aspell and RebeccaGreenaway.
2. Rosemarie Rolls of Lovell andJennifer Bailey from RiversideGroup.
3. David Robinson and CatherineCorkish from Riverside Group.
4. Kenneth Cunningham visitingfrom Meols.
5. Kate Sharkey and her daughtervisiting from the residents’association.
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The assistant manager Danielle Rycraft, PLA Lettings
Danielle Rycraft, assistant manager at PLALettings’ Walton branch, has quicklyclimbed the career ladder. Danielle overseesvarious areas of the business including theaccounts, liaising with landlords andtenants, recruiting staff and ensuring firstclass customer service.
How did you get into property? I was doing an NVQ in business administration and wasgiven a work placement at a letting agency. It gave me aninsight into how interesting and varied the property world isand left me wanting to know more! I began working part timeat PLA Lettings about two years ago and was eventuallyoffered a full time job here. From there I trained as anassistant manager alongside one of the managing directors,working with landlords and tenants.
How has your career progressed? I’m currently studying for my ARLA qualifications, whichwill mean once they are completed I will be joining our seniormembers of staff who are already ALRA members. We have a really strong team here and the company is growing interms of staff numbers so we’re consistently taking on newproperties. My future goal is to open my own branch of PLALettings. This would be a real challenge and allow us to buildon the success we’ve already enjoyed.
What’s your guilty pleasure?Definitely shoe shopping! I can’t resist scouting out the newranges in Kurt Geiger and Topshop. I like to go all out forelegant party shoes with towering heels!
ON THE LADDER
interview
Quick dial: PLA Lettings 0151 525 5785
Julia Casimo
Q. A couple of years ago I bought a franchise from aCarpet Retailer. I set up a limited company andfinanced the start up of the business with £25,000 ofmy own cash and a loan for £60,000. This was in 2007,and after a few months the business failed completelyand the company was wound up. I lost all of my£25,000 investment. Can I get any of my money back?
A. It may be possible to at least get income tax relief on themoney you invested. This means you may be entitled toclaim a percentage of the £25,000 you lost. This would beup to 40% if you were a higher rate tax payer, and up to22% if you were a basic rate taxpayer.
Q. That sounds better than nothing, how do I claim?
A. There are a number of conditions which must be met,for example:
The company must have been an unquoted ‘trading’company, and HMRC have their own definition of ‘trading’.
You must have subscribed for ordinary shares in thecompany, for the amount you are claiming.
The company needs to have been wound up or struck off.
You will require income in the year of the loss or the yearpreceding against which to offset the loss, this can be asalary you drew from the company in question.
Q. I drew a salary of £20,000 from the company, andpaid tax of over £3,000, can I claim all of this back.
A. On the face of it yes, as your loss of £25,000 could beoffset against that income. If you think you are eligible toclaim you can have a look at the HMRC Helpsheet, 286.Having said this most people in my experience wouldrequire professional help to make the claim as the processis not straightforward!! You should find an accountant whohas experience in this area.
As with many decisions you really do need to takeindependent financial and tax advice. If you would like our help call Julia on 0151 228 8977 at John KerrChartered Accountants 369-375 Eaton Road, WestDerby, Liverpool L12 2AH. Authorised and regulated by The Financial Services Authority
Please note that this article is not intended to give specific technical or financial advice and itshould not be construed as doing so. It is designed only to alert readers to some of the issues. It
is not intended to give exhaustive coverage of any topic. Professional advice should always besought before action is either taken or refrained from as a result of information contained herein.
Making the bestof a bad job…
Advice fromchartered accountants0151 228 8977
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Stalled residential schemes acrossthe north-west have been grantedfunding from the Homes andCommunities Agency, with theregion set to benefit from a totalinvestment of over £27m. Thethird wave of Kickstart fundingwill unlock projects comprisingof 914 new homes at 13 key sites across the region, whichshould be completed as early asMarch 2011.
Liverpool’s successfuldevelopments include Bellwaysites Williamson Place andCressington Grange, where thereare proposals for aspirationalfamily housing, to be soldthrough HomeBuy Direct.
The Cressington Grangedevelopment in Garston willbolster regeneration efforts in the area, promoting increasedhome ownership and a range ofhousing tenures and types foropen market sale by March 2011.
Deborah McLaughlin, HCA’snorth-west regional director,commented: “This majorinvestment is great news for our region and will make a realdifference to the north-westhousing market.”
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Stalled schemes get KickstartHCA investment boosts developments
Developer Bellway has selectedHomeSales to work alongsidetheir on-site sales teams at twosites in Liverpool. The deal,which comes hot on the heels of the announcement last weekof HomeSales’ instruction tosell 121 apartments for FairStep, cements HomeSalesarrival on the new-build scenein Merseyside.
The two sites, MerchantsCourt in Wavertree and HollyCourt in Garston, haveattracted attention from firsttime buyers and are both 80per cent sold. The remaining
one and two bedroomapartments start from £79,995and are currently being offeredfully carpeted with a £2,000furniture package included.
Alan Binks, director,HomeSales and HomeLetscommented: “We couldn’t bemore pleased, as to be workingwith a national homebuilderlike Bellway is recognitionindeed. There are some greatincentives at both of these sitesand we’re keen to get the firstbuyers in before Christmas.”
Nicola Mountain, field salesmanager at Bellway, added:
“We’re really looking forward to working withHomeSales whom we chosebecause of their localknowledge and experience.”
To view the apartments at either Merchants Court or Holly Court contact Sid Vance, area manager forHomeSales and HomeLets, on 0151 280 4047. Visit theBellway marketing suites on Monday and Friday from 10am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 7pm andSaturday Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Sutton Kersh will conclude its2009 auction calendar inDecember, having generated over£21million from the year’s fiveprevious auctions. The finalevent of the year will comprise a catalogue of 67 lots, consistingof predominantly low-pricedresidential stock. The first lot to go under the hammer will be96 Sandhurst Street in Aigburth,a vacant, three bedroom midterrace with a guide price of just£75,000. A new residentialdevelopment on Woodland Roadin Birkenhead will also beoffered for £500,000. Thebuilding includes nine two
bedroom apartments, with theproperty fully let on separateassured short hold tenancies,producing over £53,000 perannum. James Kersh, director of auctions at Sutton Kersh,commented: “Given theturbulence in the propertymarket this year I am pleasedwith our performance. We haveaveraged £4million per sale,which is no mean achievementin this climate.” The auctiontakes place at the Crowne Plazain the city centre on Tuesday 8 December. For furtherinformation visitwww.suttonkersh.co.uk.
Auctioneer hopes to maintain impressive sales
ALAN BINKS AND NICOLA MOUNTAIN
BellwayinstructsHomeSaleson newbuild sites
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Hot & Happening
OPEN PLAN LOUNGE AND DINING AREA AT HEALD FARM COURT
Take two
Northwoodbucks thetrend
Northwood, the UK’s leadingprovider of guaranteed rent forlandlords, has enjoyed anothersuccessful year. Buoyed by anever-expanding portfolio ofproperties, the team in WestDerby has recruited twoadditional members of staff,pushing numbers up to a total of eight.
The lettings firm is continuingto expand its operations acrossMerseyside, and a new office isplanned to open in January 2010on the Wirral.
Local director Peter Bellamyexplained that the continuedgrowth in Northwood’s businesscan largely be contributed to thecompany’s unique guaranteedrental income scheme forlandlords: “We have found thatdue to ongoing uncertainties inthe financial and propertymarkets, landlords areincreasingly taking a verycautious approach towardsletting their property. More andmore landlords are seekingfinancial security and the totalpeace of mind that this brings.Northwood’s guaranteed rentalscheme is the perfect solution,offering landlords guaranteedincome, even if the property isvacant or the tenant fails to paythe rent, a guaranteed contractstart date and payment date.” Aspart of the scheme there are nofees, commission or chargespayable. To find out more aboutthe services Northwood offer call0151 256 1035.
The available houses includethe three bedroom Melbury andClarendon properties. If eligiblefor Keepmoat’s shared equityoffer, buyers could secure theMelbury for just £96,045 or theClarendon for £106,245. Theinitiative allows buyers to own100 per cent of their home forjust 85 per cent of the purchaseprice, with the remaining 15per cent funded by Keepmoat
Homes. No fees will be paid onthe loan for up to a maximumof 10 years.
Matt Ellery, sales managerwith Keepmoat Homes NorthWest, commented: “These lasttwo homes present a fantasticopportunity for first timebuyers or those with growingfamilies to get onto theproperty ladder. The homes arecompetitively priced and I urge
prospective buyers to get intouch to avoiddisappointment.” Bothproperties benefit from tiledbathrooms and kitchens, whilethe Clarendon includes masterbedroom with en-suite, adouble room, single room andmaster bathroom. For furtherinformation telephone 0151 480 2896 or visitwww.keepmoathomes.co.uk
PETER BELLAMY
First tenants at Heald Farm CourtAn Earlestown couple iscelebrating becoming the firstfamily to move into the HealdFarm Court development in St Helens.
Barbara Jones, 74 and herhusband Tom, 77, wereoriginally unsure if they wouldbe eligible to purchase a sharedownership apartment on the£14m development, apartnership of Helena Living
and St Helens Council, becausetheir 46-year-old son Ian stilllived with them as he haslearning difficulties.
Barbara Jones, who boughtthe property on a shared equityscheme, commented: “We havedefinitely found what we’vebeen looking for. I amconfident that as a couple inour 70s we have made the rightmove at the right time, and we
are looking forward to living in such a wonderful place formany happy years to come.”
The development ismanaged by MHA care groupand offers access to 24 hourcare and support. Heald Farm Court is now fully open, with apartmentsavailable to view. For moreinformation, call Jackie on0800 111 4424.
Keeping up with the Jones’s
Just two homes remain at Keepmoat’s Hamilton Place development in North Huyton.
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A Wirral couple have got thekitchen of their dreams followinga visit to a renowned Liverpoolkitchen specialist. Ship agentsFrank and Sheila Crowderpurchased a top-of-the-rangekitchen from Birchall Street-based Noname Kitchens andwere delighted with the results.Frank said: “It’s a very goodkitchen. We’re really satisfiedwith it.” The couple, who live inMeols, selected a Cheriton walnutdoor kitchen, with Minerelleworktops and fitted Zannussi
appliances. Frank added: “It’s amixture of the traditional and themodern and it really goes withthe character of the home. Sheilais delighted with it too. It was heridea to get a new kitchen so nowshe can say ‘I told you so’!”Noname, a brand developed byCapricorn Kitchens, has built upsuch a reputation locally that ithas supplied kitchens across theUK, Ireland, Dubai and theUnited States. To view the rangevisit www.nonamekitchens.comor telephone 0151 933 9633.
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Bryant Homes is helpingbuyers make their move byoffering the HomeBuy Directscheme on a limited number ofproperties at SpeakmanGardens in Prescot. Thescheme is designed to helppurchasers buy 100 per cent oftheir new home for as little as70 per cent of the price. Househunters taking advantage of
HomeBuy Direct will receivean interest free equity loan, upto 30 per cent of the value ofthe property. There is currentlya selection of two bedroomapartments and three and fourbedroom homes available atSpeakman Gardens, with pricesstarting from just £108,950.Sam Williams, regional salesmanager, said: “We recognise
that buying a home can be afinancially daunting prospectfor many, especially first timebuyers. We want to try andlessen the burden and makebuying a first property, ormoving up the ladder, as stress-free and affordable as possible.”
For further informationtelephone 0845 071 8832 or visitwww.bryant.co.uk/northwest.
Bryant’sboost forbuyers
HomeBuy Directat SpeakmanGardens
Liverpool law firmMorecrofts has reported anincreasing number of firstand second time buyers andinvestors wanting to purchaseproperties between £125,000and £175,000 before thestamp duty holiday ends onthe 31 December. Recentfigures released by theCouncil of Mortgage Lendersrevealed that approximately6,200 first-time buyer loanswere taken out during themonth of September forproperties between the oldstamp duty threshold of£125,000 and the temporaryceiling of £175,000. TracyThompson from Morecrofts’Crosby branch commented:“In recent months we havecontinued to see that peopleare making the most of thegovernment’s temporarystamp duty exemption. Itwould be a good idea toextend the period further.”
SPEAKMAN GARDENS
FRANK & SHEILA CROWDER
Morecroftsreports upsurge
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Set within an urban oasis in the Ropewalks district of Liverpool,Portside House offers a metropolitan lifestyle, right on thedoorstep of Liverpool ONE.
Serene inthecity1 and 2 bedroom apartments from £99,950. 2 and 3 bedroom penthouse apartments available from £129,950.
For further information call 0151 236 9660Portside House, Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AP
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If stamp duty relief comes to an end on 31December, homes costing between £125k and £175k will be liable for one per cent stampduty. Would an extension of the stamp dutyholiday help boost the housing market?
Should weextend thestamp dutyholiday?
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“Yes! 2010 needs to start where 2009finishes and continue to encourage firsttime buyers in to the property market.The impetus needs to continue whilstthere are still a few Homebuy Direct newhomes on our developments in Anfieldand Netherley, and good value in newbuild properties can still be found.” Peter Vella
sales director, Miller HomesNorth West
“It’s a question of competing interests.The government has to balance thepotential revenue gained by the re-imposition of the tax against potential lostrevenue to the economy as a whole whentransactions are lost as a result of the tax.It is my view that the threshold should bepermanently moved to £175k, as it is clearthat confidence brought about by a risinghousing market has the potential toimpact on the economic outlookgenerally.”
Paul Bibbymanaging partner, MSB Solicitors
“Yes, most definitely. The housing marketis still delicate at the moment and wedon’t really know what the effect of thereturn of this tax will have on it. I wouldrather the government increased thethreshold to £175,000 rather than justextending it. I also think this governmentshould go even further to stimulate thehousing market by abolishing the HomeInformation Pack in its current form andallow home sales to go forward with justan energy performance certificate.”
Louis Anastasioumanaging director, Andrew Louis
“The stamp duty holiday has beenparticularly useful to first time buyers,many of whom were working with a tightbudget and quite simply would not havebeen able to pay the stamp duty fee.Extending the scheme beyond the 31December 2009 would be a positiveincentive for buyers and perhapsencourage others to move up the propertyladder to a larger home, safe in theknowledge that they are exempt fromstamp duty.”
Matt Elleryregional sales manager,Keepmoat Homes
“Without the stamp duty holiday, somebuyers would simply not be able to affordto purchase and others would need to waituntil they could pay this tax within 30days of completing the purchase. Thewithdrawal of the holiday will causesubstantial damage. The governmentshould honour its undertaking to supportthe housing market, rather than go for aquick fix to improve their tax receipts.”
Peter Rigbysolicitor in property andconstruction, JST Lawyers
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What drew you to PrioryGate?The close proximity to wherewe were living meant we wereable to retain to retainfriendships we had in the areaand the size of the apartmentwas very important to usbecause we didn’t want to beconfined. We just really likedthe look of the place as well.We’ve only been here a fewweeks but we’re really gettingused to it now.
What are the advantages of the property?We had a very large gardenwhere we were, and we werefinding it a chore. When theleaves came down it was toomuch of hassle. We’re on thefirst floor now and that is what we prefer, as we can enjoyviews right across the field andthe university.
Retirees Lily and Tom Bunner recently moved to a three bedroom apartment at Priory Gate, the prestigious Newfield Jonesdevelopment in Aughton, near Ormskirk.
What about the kitchen?It’s a large kitchen with creamfitted units, divided by apeninsular unit. We’re stilldeciding how to accessorise it.
What about the bathrooms?The en-suite has high glosswhite units and touches ofturquoise and some pretty little mirrors. The mainbathroom is finished in red,white and black.
What’s your favourite item in the property?It’s very difficult to say, Isuppose it’s all our favourite! I’m really happy with themarble fireplace and the coal-effect fire in the living room.
What would be your dream buy?Everything in here is what we wanted. Most of the stuffcame from our previous homeand we’re very happy with itbecause we’ve had it for a longtime. It’s a nice, traditional,classic look.
For more information about PrioryGate and to arrange a viewing,telephone 01695 581358.
What’s your theme?The living room is off a rather nice, wide hall as you enter the apartment. The room is predominantly cream,including the carpet, and we have chosen a lot of elm Ercolfurniture, which is very light. We also have a three piece suite in a floral pattern, in cream, pink and pale green.
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We have two lovely, large bedrooms and another we use as a dining room. The master bedroom has an en-suite and there is a separatebathroom across from the guestroom. The only new stuff webought for the apartment was the light beech furniture we bought from Stokers in Ormskirk for the bedroom. Again it’s a predominantly cream room, with splashes of turquoise.
What have you done with the bedrooms?
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How to use the guideOn the following pages is our unique guidefor you, the buyer, to find your ideal homequickly and easily.
Are you moving? If the answer is yes thensimply select the area you want and the pricebracket, it’s simply the most effective way tosource the most suitable homes!
Once you have found the properties youare interested in, telephone the Estate Agentor Developer for more details and arrange anappointment to view.
COUNCIL TAX INFORMATION 2009
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£430,000 Hope PlaceSpacious Grade 2 listed 3/4 bedroom midtown house, 2 reception rooms, study,sash windows, GCH, garden, rear yard,parking permits available. NO CHAIN.
Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333
£400,000 One Park WestComprising three double bedrooms, openplan living area, dining area and fittedkitchen, ensuite and bathroom. 24 hourconcierge, communal roof garden andsecure parking.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£204,960 One Park WestComprising two double bedrooms, openplan living area and fitted kitchen, ensuiteand bathroom. 24 hour concierge,communal roof garden and the option topurchase parking.
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£184,950 Elysian FieldsStunning 2 double bedroom apartment,fully tiled bathroom with shower, en suiteto master bedroom, fitted kitchenincluding Smeg appliances, large terrace,concierge service, allocated parking. NOCHAIN.
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£162,500 The SympathyBeautiful property substantially reducedfor quick sale. Two bedrooms, living area,kitchen, bathroom. Viewing is highlyrecommended.
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£152,950 Staten Court Modern 1st floor 2 bedroom apartment,fully fitted kitchen, en suite, timberdecked terrace overlooking TradewindSquare, secure underground parkingspace.
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£150,000 One Park WestOpen plan living area and kitchen, doublebedroom and bathroom. Stunning views,a communal roof garden and a 24 hourconcierge. Parking available
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£100,000 One Park WestFully furnished, plasma TV, 2 yrs gymmembership, 2yrs phone line rental!!!Open plan living area , kitchen area andseperate bathroom. 24 hour security andcommunal roof terrace.
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£575,000 Beetham PlazaDuplex penthouse open plan living areaand dining room, fully fitted kitchen,three bedrooms, en-suite shower room,family bathroom and WC. Spaciousterrace with views, concierge, residents'gym and two secure parking spaces.
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£695,000 The ColonnadesPenthouse apartment situated in theexclusive, Grade I* listed, Colonnades.Briefly comprising open plan living area,separate kitchen, three double bedrooms,two en-suites and WC, 24 hour concierge,secure parking
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£499,950 Waterloo WarehouseSpacious ground floor apartment openplan lounge and dining areas, kitchen,four double bedrooms, two en-suites,family shower room and utility room. 16.5metre private patio area, two allocatedparking spaces and 24hr manned security.
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£285,000 The ColonnnadesThird floor apartment, fully fittedkitchen, lounge and dining area, twodouble bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom.Original features views over the AlbertDock, 24hour concierge service, parking
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£259,950 Wapping QuaySecond floor corner apartment situated inthe highly desirable Wapping Dock.Briefly comprising split floor lounge anddining area, separate kitchen, two doublebedrooms, and modern bathroom.Spectacular views, parking, balcony.
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£219,950 Waterloo WarehouseLuxury 2nd floor duplex apartment, 2double bedrooms, fully fitted kitchen, ensuite, shower room, excellent views.
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£215,000 Waterloo WarehouseKing Sturge is delighted to offer thisfourth and fifth floor duplex apartmentsituated in the popular Grade II* listedbuilding. Comprising split level livingand dining area, separate kitchen, twodouble bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom.
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£195,950 Waterloo Warehouse Well maintained 2 bedroom 3rd floorapartment, laminate flooring, fittedwardrobes, intercom security, en-suite, liftaccess, parking, superb city views.STAMP DUTY PAID BY VENDOR.
Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333
£175,000 Quebec QuayRIVER FACING apartment comprisinglounge, separate kitchen, two doublebedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. Julietbalcony over looking the river. Withsecure parking and visitors parking.
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£169,950 St Pauls Square Tenth floor penthouse apartmentcomprising open plan living area andkitchen, two double bedrooms, en-suiteand bathroom. Balcony overlooking StPaul's Square. Secure parking is availableat an additional cost of £15,000.
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£159,950 Trafalgar WarehouseDuplex penthouse, comprising open planliving area, fully fitted kitchen, twobedrooms and bathroom. Propertybenefits from feature brick walls, originaloak beams, multipane sash windows andsecure undergound parking.
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£159,950 Jugglers YardSuperb 2 bedroom apartment locatedclose to all local amenities, transport links& shopping facilities. Fully fitted kitchen,fully tiled bathroom finished to a highspecification, secure allocated parking.
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£152,950 X BuildingLuxury 2 bedroom 1st floor apartmentcomprising entrance Hall, open planLounge/Dining Room & Kitchen, en-suite, main bathroom, large paved terracewith great views, secure allocated parking.
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£149,950 South Ferry QuayLocated within the popular Liverpoolmarina area. Briefly comprising open planliving area and fully fitted kitchen withintegrated appliances, two bedrooms, andbathroom.
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£139,950 Royal QuayWell presented 1st floor apartment,comprising entrance hall, lounge, fittedkitchen, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom,allocated parking and a Juliet balcony.This property would be ideal for first timebuyers or as an investment opportunity.
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£99,950 The GalleryOpen plan living comprising kitchen withappliances and lounge, a double bedroom,and bathroom. Underground parkingavailable - please ask for details.
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£75,000 Walton VillageThree Bedroom End Terrace, TwoReception Rooms, Bathroom, UPVC DG,GCH System, Front Garden, Rear Yard,NO CHAIN
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£63,250 Pendleton RoadTwo Bedroom End Terrace, LargeBathroom, Two Reception Areas, Kitchen,Yard to Rear, DG, GCH System, no chain,
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£84,950 Shaw StreetOpen plan lounge and kitchen, bedroomand bathroom. Period frontage, parkingand stunning views.
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£69,950 Whitland RoadThree Bedroom Mid Terrace, TwoReception Rooms, UPVC DG, GCH, NOCHAIN
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£69,950 Pendennis StreetThree Bedroom Mid Terrace, ThreeReception Rooms, Kitchen, FamilyBathroom, Rear Yard, RequiresUpgrading but would be a Ideal FamilyHome, NO CHAIN, 95% MortgageAvailable (Subject to Conditions)
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£79,950 Freehold StreetFour Bedroom Detached, Two ReceptionRooms, Large Kitchen, Two Bath/ShowerRooms, Forecourt to Front, Yard to Rear,Requires Refurbishment, NO CHAIN
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£299,950 Falkner SquareImmaculate 3 bedroom duplex apartment,en suite bathroom, shower room, utilityroom, fitted kitchen, residents parking.NO CHAIN.
Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333
£134,950 Catherine HouseApartment in Grade II listed building inthe Georgian Quarter. Open plan livingarea with fitted kitchen, bedroom andshower room. Benefits from sashwindows, high ceilings with cornicing,picture rails and dado rails. Offered withall furniture. Allocated parking.
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£120,000 Anglican CourtWell presented apartment overlooking theAnglican Cathedral & comprisingentrance hall, living room, 2 doublebedrooms, fitted good size bathroom &allocated parking opportunity.
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£79,950 Evered AvenueThree Bedroom Mid Terrace, TwoReception Rooms, Kitchen, FamilyBathroom, UPVC DG, GCH, Large RearYard with Park Views to the Rear, NOCHAIN
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£44,950 Gladstone RoadTwo Bedroom Mid Terrace, TwoReception Areas, Kitchen, Bathroom,Rear Yard, NO CHAIN, RequiresRefurbishment
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£79,950 Holly GrangeTwo Bedroom Modern Apartment, OpenPlan Living Room/Kitchen, Three PieceEnsuite Bathroom, Off Road Parking,Ideal for First Time Buyer or Investor,NO CHAIN
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£114,995 Broadgreen RoadThree Bedroom Semi Detached, TwoReception Rooms, Family Bathroom, LoftRoom with Ensuite with Shower Room,Gardens to Front and Rear, UPVC DG,GCH, NO CHAIN
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£215,995 Thingwall Hall DriveSTAMP DUTY PAID – Subject to terms& conditions, Three Bedroom ExtendedSemi Detached, Two Reception Rooms,Kitchen/Dining Room, Conservatory,UPVC DG, GCH, Gardens to Front andRear, Gated Driveway Parking, no chain
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£134,950 Bagot StreetA well maintained bay fronted midterrace property comprising gas firedcentral heating, DG, entrance hall,lounge, sitting room, kitchen diner, 3bedrooms, bathroom and rear yard.
Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333
£114,950 Mystery CloseModern Three Bedroom End Terrace,Reception Room, Kitchen/Diner, FamilyBathroom, UPVC DG, GCH, Gardens toFront and Rear, Driveway Parking, NOCHAIN
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£439,950 Park Lea, Fulwood ParkTastefully designed townhouse over 3levels. Four bedrooms, open plan kitchenand dining area, family room, decked areaand rear garden. Fulwood Park is a highlydesirable location in South Liverpoolclose to Sefton Park and the River Mersey.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£170,000 Heydale RoadFour Bedroom Semi Detached, TwoReception Rooms, Ensuite to MasterBedroom, Conservatory, Downstairs WC,Garage, Driveway Parking, Rear Garden,NO CHAIN
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£55,000 Woodholme CourtOne Bedroom Apartment, ReceptionRoom, Large Fitted, Kitchen, Bathroom,Double Glazing, Electric Heating, GatedParking, NO CHAIN
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£54,995 CornerbrookThree Bedroom Mid Terrace, ReceptionRoom with Patio Doors open to RearGarden, Large Kitchen/Diner, Rear Yard,NO CHAIN
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£79,950 Carr Meadow HeyThree Bedroom Semi Detached, TwoReception Areas, Fitted Kitchen,Conservatory, Family Bathroom, LoftConversion, Large Rear Garden, DoubleGlazing, Gas Central Heating System, NOCHAIN
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£134,950 Headingley CloseThree Bedroom Semi Detached, ThroughLounge/Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen,UPVC Double Glazing, Gas CentralHeating System, Gardens to Front andRear, Driveway Parking
Northwood 0151 256 1035
£800pcm Old HaymarketStunning loft style apartment ideallylocated opposite St George's Hall. Theproperty benefits from many originalfeatures such as exposed brick work andwood beams. Accommodation comprises aspacious lounge and dining area, separatektichen, two double bedrooms, ensuiteand bathroom. The property is offeredfully furnished and is availableimmediately.
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£750pcm One Park WestBrand new two bedroom apartmentsituated on the 13th floor, offeringfantastic views of the River and ThreeGraces. Comprising an open-plan living,dining and kitchen area, two bedrooms(master with ensuite), and a separatebathroom. Furnished to a high standardand includes secure allocated parking.Viewing recommended to appreciate.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£700pcm Old HaymarketUnique two bedroom apartment locatedon Old Haymarket (bottom of VictoriaSt). Accommodation comprises of loungewith dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms,shower room and bathroom. Unfurnishedand is available 15th August.
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£700pcm One Park WestBrand new, one bedroom, top floorapartment situated in the heart ofLiverpool One. The apartment is on the17th floor and offers fantastic views of theRiver and Three Graces. Comprising anopen-plan living, dining and kitchen area,one bedroom and a bathroom. Offeredfully furnished to a high standard.
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£558pcm The Foundry New two bedroom apartment centrallylocated on Lydia Ann Street. Comprisingliving and dining area, kitchen with fittedappliances, 2 bedrooms and bathroom.Unfurnished, floor to ceiling windows.Parking can be included for an additionalcost, although permit parking is available.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£650pcm National BankTwo bedroom apartment centrally locatedin Fenwick St. Accommodationcomprises open plan lounge, kitchen anddining area, two bedrooms and bathroom.The property is offered fully furnishedand is available end of July.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£600pcm Beetham TowerSeventh floor one bedroom apartmentsituated in the heart of the businessdistrict. Comprising lounge, fully fittedkitchen, with washer-dryer anddishwasher, bedroom and bathroom. Theproperty benefits from amazing riverviews and 24hr concierge and is offeredfurnished. Available early September.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£1,000pcm North QuayWell presented apartment situated in thehighly desirable Wapping Dockdevelopment. Briefly comprising splitlevel, large living and dining area andseparate kitchen, two double bedrooms,the master benefiting from en-suite, andseparate bathroom. The property isoffered furnished and benefits fromexposed brick and original ironworkfeatures, as well as secure parking.Internal inspection recommended.Available end of August.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£875pcm Pall MallTwo bedroom penthouse apartment, open-plan living, dining and kitchen area,separate bath and shower room, studyarea, balcony and large terrace to rear.The property is offered furnished,benefits from floor to ceiling windows,with fantastic views over the city andriver towards the Wirral and comesincluding secure allocated parking.Internal inspection recommended.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£800pcm Alexandra Tower Luxury 2 bedroom apartment inAlexandra Tower, Situated on the banksof the River Mersey, Furnished to a highstandard, 2 double bedrooms,Spectacular river views, Secure parkingincluded
Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038
£725pcm Quebec QuayTwo bedroom furnished apartmentlocated in exclusive watersidedevelopment. Accomodation compriseslounge with Juliet balcony, modernkitchen with dining area, two bedrooms(master with en-suite) and a bathroom.The property also benefits fromallocated parking and storage and aninternal inspection is recommended.Available end of August.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£650pcm The AnchorageTwo bedroom furnished apartmentlocated on Liverpool's Marina.Accommodation comprises a loungewith dining area, fully fitted kitchen,two bedrooms and a bathroom. Theproperty is immediately available andbenefits from car parking. Theapartment is currently being refurbishedwith new windows, bathroom andkitchen.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£650pcm City QuayGround floor Two DOUBLE bedroomfully furnished apartment located by thewaterfront. Accommodation comprisesopen plan lounge, kitchen and diningarea, two double bedrooms andbathroom. The property also benefitsfrom a terrace over the water feature andallocated parking. Immediatelyavailable.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£650pcm Trafalgar WarehouseSecond floor apartment centrallylocated next to Lime Street Station.Comprising open-plan living, diningand kitchen area, master bedroom, plusSTUDY and bathroom. The apartmentis offered furnished and benefits frompermit parking. Inspectionrecommended.
King Sturge 0151 242 6490
£525 pcm Kenbury CloseA fully refurbished three bedroom familyhome, GCH, DG to windows and doors.Porch, hall, through lounge and kitchen,three bedrooms to the first floor andbathroom. Gardens to front and rear.
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£530pcm The Reach1bedroom apartment. Available from 6thDecember 2009. Very large balcony.Overlooking the City. Close to allamenities
Contact Phill Tel 07886833221
£950pcm Tithebarn StreetFabulous 215sq.m. penthouse flat. 2double bedrooms, 1 with ensuite jacuzzi.Beautifully furnished. Huge roof terracewith 360% views. Secure parking.
Contact: Richard 07872 038188
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Brendan Nevin Interview
Brendan Nevin is an experienced consultant, researcher and practitionerand also a visiting professor at Manchester University’s Institute ofPolictical and Economic Governance. Since 1997 Brendan has beeninvolved in a series of housing market studies, which led to the foundationand development of the government’s housing market renewal pathfinderprogramme. He was recently appointed as interim managing director ofNewHeartlands, the pathfinder hoping to tackle the problems of lowdemand and housing market uncertainty in neighbourhoods acrossMerseyside. The man with a quarter of a century of expertise behind himtold Your Move about his hopes for what can be achieved in deprivedcommunities across the region.
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Do you know how long you’llhold the interim position?It should be no more than sixmonths, pending anappointment. Interviewshaven’t been held for apermanent appointment yet,but it could be even less thanthat. I’ve taken on the rolebecause I’m very familiar withthe work and I’ve been doingresearch in the area for over adecade so it’s a case of usingthat experience to help theorganisation.
What do you hope toachieve in your time withNewHeartlands?We have a very good team here so we want to continue to function in the same manneras we have been doing.NewHeartlands will continueto position itself for newfunding and we want to makesure the new director doesn’tneed to catch up on any losttime. I want to hand over thereins with NewHeartlands in good shape so the newdirector will be in a strongposition to bid for futureresources.
What are the big challengesNewHeartlands face?There’s an election coming in 2010 so funding may beextremely tight in the future.Our job is only half done hereso the government need toensure we can be financed in order for us to continue our work.
Are you pleased with theprogress being made inLiverpool, Sefton and Wirral?Absolutely. If you look atNewHeartland’s output theyare meeting their targets everyyear and in some casessurpassing them. They aredefinitely one of the strongestof the nine pathfinders.
What’s been the highlight of your career?I’ve worked in the fields ofhousing and urban andregional policy for 25 years andI don’t know if there’s been anyone highlight. I was part of theprocess that designed thehousing market renewalpathfinder programme but Isee that as a long term projectrather than a single event.
It has been one of the biggestprojects of its kind for ageneration and it’s had a verypositive effect on people’s lives.
What do you like aboutLiverpool?I lived in Liverpool as a childand I think it’s a fantastic,vibrant city, with such a richheritage. I love the waterfrontand the many great buildingsand I find the people in the cityare challenging, humorous andvery stoic.
What are your passionsoutside the workplace?I’m a season ticket holder atStoke City and I manage to getto all the home games and someaway. We had 23 years outsidethe top flight so it’s good to beback. When we were relegatedin 1985 we held what was thenthe record for the lowestnumber of points, fewest winsand the lowest number of goalsfor a season in the top flight.You think it can’t get any worsethan that but what came afterwas unbelievably bad. As afather I don’t really have timefor any other passions!
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Lives: Leek, StaffordshireBorn: 20 November, 1963 Education: Abbey HultonRC Junior School, Stoke-on-Trent; Bishop ChallonerRC Secondary Modern,Birmingham; ManchesterUniversity, BA Economics;Strathclyde University, MscUrban DevelopmentOther roles: Joint partner in Nevin Leather AssociatesLLP
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Ruffle some feathersI am looking for some inspiration in decorating mylounge before Christmas and I want it to look reallydifferent. Can you suggest any new paint colours andfabrics that I should be looking at?
One trend at the moment seems to be a return to Tudorsplendour. It’s a fantastic look and we have only thehedonistic courts of Henry VIII to thank for it. Tointerpret this style through colour and your choice offabrics, the palette should be very rich, with burgundy,royal blues, emerald greens and golds. Whilst choosingfabrics I would look for embellishment, and the perfectchoice would be jewel- studded velvets, ruffed materialsand luxurious silks. This peacock chair by Cappellinipays homage to the splendour of the Tudor ruff and court.
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I would like to buy my wife a painting for her Christmaspresent this year, preferably from a local artist. Do you have any ideas as to where I could begin my search?
The Gallery Liverpool, The Courtyard, 41 Stanhope Street,has a Christmas art exhibition that runs from Saturday 28 November to Friday 18 December. I think it would be a fantastic place to start your search. The exhibition showsan acclaimed group of local artists exhibiting some veryexciting work. Good luck!
Crystal clear solutionDo you have any great ideas to help us with storage in ourkitchen? Glasses seem to take up so much cupboard space, andthey’re also really awkward to get to without damaging them.We have thought above investing in some shelving before ourfriends stay with us over Christmas, so we’d really welcomeyour suggestions?
Help could be at hand with the new wine glass chandelier, fromDwell. This product is a chandelier, which has a maximumdrop of 90cm, designed particularly to store wine glasses. Thepiece could be hung over your dining table and then you cansimply use the glasses as and when you need them. Not only isit a really clever storage solution, it’s a spectacular light as well.
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The Palm Sugar VIPLounge hosted a sparklinginvite-only event tointroduce a new range oftanzanite and diamond setjewellery from WongsJewellers. Wine and Thaicanapés and appertiserswere served to guests in theopulent surroundings asthey were granted theopportunity to try on somestunning pieces and speakwith Wongs’ tanzaniteexpert. Tanzanite is abrilliant blue, violet andburgundy gemstone and1000 times rarer thandiamond. Wongs willfeature the fabulouscollection in the MathewStreet shop.
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For more information oninvesting in Portside House,telephone Sue Taylor at KeppieMassie on 0151 236 9660.
Wagamama Liverpool OneT: 0151 707 2762
Highlight: The sharing plattersare more than generous to start, orenjoy as a side order, and thequirky bench style seating makes fora relaxed ambiance.
Chef’s special: The chilli squidwas cooked to perfection, while thechicken katsu curry and noodledishes arrive in substantial portionswith plenty of flavour.
“for first timebuyers it’s anaffordablealternative to someof the bigger,landmarkschemes...”
Wagamama’s, on LiverpoolOne’s restaurant terrace, offersthe city a model of the Japanese‘ramen bars’, where food ordersare brought to the table as theycome out of the kitchen andguests enjoy a relaxed diningatmosphere. It’s also perfectlysituated for Portside House, thecity centre’s most recentlylaunched residential scheme,and just a stone’s throw fromLiverpool One.
Over a shared platter of chillisquid and duck gyoza (Japanesedumplings), Alex Lewis,managing director of J.A.Lewis Consulting, and I discussPortside House’s appeal toinvestors in the city centre, andyoung professionals keen tosample city centre living.Having worked on theassembly job for Grosvenor atLiverpool One, which was a“once in a lifetime careeropportunity, working on ascheme of that size,” Alex’sexperience in capitalising onthe potential in a site is servinghim well in his current venture.Originally from York, heworked as a chartered surveyorfor Tushingham Moore inManchester for 12 years before
setting up J.A. LewisConsulting. Alex now sets updeals with investors in thefamily firm’s Portside Housescheme, in which he is apartner, and the family firm’sother ventures which include a 140-bed Premier Inn hotel in Preston.
“The location of PortsideHouse is phenomenal, just 200yards from where we are now.It’s a quality building, withgood sized apartments, carparking, and an internalcourtyard - which is a raregarden space in the city.”Indeed, the solid, reclaimedbrickwork fits in well in theRopewalks and is sure to lastwell. Tenants seem to agree, asAlex added: “Within two weeksof finishing the build we had50 per cent of it let to tenants.It appeals to investors andowner-occupiers, and for firsttime buyers it’s an affordablealternative to some of thebigger, landmark schemes, butwith all the advantages of citycentre living. Starting at£100,000 for a one bedroomapartment, the prices arerealistic.”
Over our main courses of
chicken katsu curry, servedwith boiled sticky rice andpicked vegetables, and beefteriyaki soba noodles for Alex,we discuss the appeal of the cityand the region. A keen golfer,Alex moved to Southport whenhe began working on LiverpoolOne, and enjoys the region’squality of life. At 33, he’s madea name for himself for all theright reasons, and for investorsat Portside House, the pay offcould also prove substantial:“With rents achieving a yield of eight per cent in the currentclimate, it’s appealing toinvestors who can see the goodtimes must be set to return,even if not to previous levels.Values are on the up.”
Over cappuccino and decafflatte, Alex tells me an incentivefor investors to purchase fiveunits is a complimentary twoweek trip to a five star lodgeowned by one of the partners in the scheme, which sleeps 12,in Kruger Park, South Africa.“It’s a real escape from thehustle and bustle of the citycentre,” he tells me, but I cantell that, for the most part, heprefers to keep his finger firmlyon the pulse.
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56 Children’s ListingsPick of the crop for kids
57 Go GuideEvents in Liverpool
58 Go Get The LookVelvet party wear for ladies and gents
60 Hot In The CityThe latest lifestyle news
61 Style CounselGo Out heads to Liverpool city centre
63 Food ReviewTasty offerings at HoSt
64 Hair Liverpool The latest styles
65 Film, Theatre & Live MusicPick of the coming months’ entertainment
66 Theatre & Arts ListingsThe best to see in the city
67 Music & Comedy ListingsTop acts in Liverpool
68 Go Out AlbumLiverpool social events
69 Go Dance & Club NightsBuddha Lounge in words and pictures
70 My FavouriteNatasha Hamilton
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As the festive season approaches, theGo Out team has been getting ready toparty. We’ve compiled lists of the bestcomedy, theatre, art and music to seeand do across the city, together with aclubbers’ guide and something for thefamily. It was a tough job, but someonehad to do it, so we sampled someChristmas fare with a twist at HoSt.While we researched the bestalternatives to traditional turkey in thecity’s eateries, our stylist put togethersome of the best velvet suits for menand glitzy evening wear for ladies.Liverpool lass and panto lead NatashaHamilton talks about what makes hertick, and our snapper has been out andabout catching up with stylish shoppersand partygoers at events across thecity. For more party pics and the latestnews on what’s happening in the city,visit www.yourmovemagazine.com.
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Kids Listings//// THINGS TO DO WITH A YOUNG FAMILY
01 Christmas Around the World See how Christmas is celebrated in different parts of our world atLiverpool’s experiential learning and discovery centre for childrenaged 2-10. Underwater Street, Cunard Building, Pier Head.
05 & 06 Tudor Christmas - Enjoythe Great Hall decorated for a TudorChristmas, meet characters fromSpeke Hall's Tudor past, withauthentic music, children'sactivities and more. SpekeHall; £1 also 12 and 13December.
05 The Wonderful World of Penguins Join us for a fun-filledcraft session as wecelebrate the giantpenguins in Liverpool this Christmas. Maritime Museum; 1pm – 4pm.
05 Tales at Tate Join our poet and storyteller John Hughes telling interactivestories in the gallery. Tate Liverpool; Free.
MUST DO06 Winter CelebrationFree festive workshopsfor all the familyincluding hollywreath making, bird feeders anddecorations. Roastchestnuts, turkeysandwiches and a surprise visit fromFather Christmas forgood girls and boys!National WildflowerCentre; £10.
18 Christmas Stocking MakingTake inspiration from exhibitionPulling the Lever: Sculptures by Pete Ellis and make your own colourful winter stockings!Lady Lever Art Gallery; 1-4pm.
19 Enchanting Children’s TalesBring the whole family to ‘Old Nick’sCave’ and discover some magicalcharacters with tales of Christmaspast. Sefton Park Iron Bridge; 1pm.
20 In Search of Santa ClausJoin Rangers and get in theChristmas spirit with this search for Santa. CalderstonesPark; 1pm.
22 Creepy Crawly Tour Come behind the scenes and get upclose and personal with our creepycrawly collections. World Museum;Free.
9 Splatterdays! Messy and exciting fun at the UnityTheatre, where kids can get involvedin activities such as storytelling, arts and crafts, creative writing,performing arts and music. Playtimefrom 11am – 1pm, and PerformingArts Club from 2pm - 4pm.
PICK OF THE CROP16 Wow Balls The new way to skip, float or rollacross the water. Get into a giantbubble and have fun on the waterwith family and friends! Duke’sDock, Liverpool Waterfront; everyweekend and school holidays.
23 Tate Explorers Taking young explorers on anexciting journey of discovery to see,feel and learn about the art in theTate. Every Saturday and Sunday;1.30 – 4.30.
01 Disney’s High School Musical 2Featuring all the much-lovedcharacters and hit songs from thesmash-hit movie, including ‘WhatTime Is It’, ‘You Are The Music InMe’ and ‘Fabulous’, Empire Theatre;£12.50 - £28 ‘til 6 February.
12 Plantastic An interactive exhibition for all thefamily that displays the dynamic lifeof plants. The World Museum; ‘til 5September.
MUST SEE15 Noddy in ToylandWith Mr Plod, Whiz the Robot,Bumpy Dog, Car and of course BigEars, today promises to be one bigfun filled adventure. Empire Theatre;£10.75 ‘til 16 February.
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04 Celebrity Fashion Show The finale of theLiverpool Fashion Week Christmas Edition,featuring local as well asinternational celebritytalent. The Black-E,Chinatown.
11 Peter Pan The Fonz Henry
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all star. EmpireTheatre; £13.50-£26. ‘til 3January.
13 VictorianChristmasDiscover the seasonaltraditions passed down to us over the generationsfrom the Victorian era.Calderstones Park; 1pm.
12 St. Lucia Festival The LiverpoolInternational NordicCommunity celebrate 125 years of Scandinavianinfluence in Liverpoolwith this beautifullyatmospheric festival of light. AnglicanCathedral; £5.
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‘til 10 JanuaryCity Central Ice Experience A unique undercover real ice rink in Williamson Square from19 November; £5.
‘til 10 January Go PenguinsFollow the penguins on a Winter’s Trail aroundthe city. Various locations.www.gopenguins.co.uk
23 British SupercrossThe Supercrosschampionship is set toreturn to the LiverpoolArena. £21-£26.
14 An Evening with Ricky HattonPart stand up, part inconversation, thisacclaimed show is afascinating and hilariousglimpse into the life andcareer of The Hitman.Philharmonic Hall; £25.
02 The New Designers ShowLiverpool Fashion Weekpresents a host of hot new designers and models as they take to the newlyrefurbished venue theBlack-E, Chinatown.
01 Never ForgetPacked with Take Thatanthems, this story ofambition and betrayalstars Phillip Olivier in the Friday and Saturdayperformances. EmpireTheatre; £12.50 - £29.50‘til 5 December.
04 LiverpoolChristmas MarketProvides the perfectopportunity to get thoseChristmas stocking
fillers, Lord Street,Paradise Street,Whitechapel;
‘til 21December.
06 Christmas MarketA wide range of stallsinside Croxteth Hall are set to get everyoneinto the festive spirit.Croxteth Hall; £2 also 13 December.
16 Christmas Filmsand related eventsGet into the festive spirit in this unique space. St. Luke’s(Bombed Out) Church;myspace.com/lunchatstlukes.
24 It’s A Wonderful Life Watch the restored versionof the timeless festiveclassic, the perfect way to spend Christmas Eve.Philharmonic Hall; £5.50,1.30pm.
13 Blessing of the Crib and Lighting of the Tree A visually spectacularservice that will see theannual lighting of thehuge Christmas tree at theAnglican Cathedral; free.
03 Love Fashion Hate PrejudiceAs part of LiverpoolFashion Week, fashiontakes a united stand
against all forms ofprejudice. The Black-E,
Chinatown.
09 Hiking toCopenhagen Come and show your supportto students hiking fromLiverpool to Copenhagen to raise awareness of theUnited Nations climatechange conference. MountPleasant.
09 Santa DashTake part in this festive5km run for charity where everyone receives a Santa suit to wear! Citycentre; £20 9.30am
28 Holiday on Ice presents Spirit An exhilarating fusion of fire, air, earth and wateris the theme of this new sensational production atthe Liverpool Arena ‘til 31 January; £14.50-£25.50.
18 Strictly ComeDancing 2010 Live!See some of this year’sstars of the show dance the tango, salsa, foxtrotand jive as the live tourcomes to Liverpool Arena;£35-£55 ‘til 19 January.
‘til 31 January –Liverpool One WheelClimb aboard the BigWheel and see thecaptivating Liverpool cityskyline at an 80 metreheight. Chavasse Park; £6 ‘til 31 January.
29 Fundraiser SupperHungarian Three CourseMeal BYO Wine.National WildflowerCentre; £10
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16 X Factor LiveSee 2009’s contestantsperform live, includingStacey Solomon, OllyMurs, Joe McElderry andlove them or hate them duo John and Edward.Liverpool Arena; £28.50.
19 The InternationalNetball Series The world’s top netballteams head to Liverpool to play the first of a threematch international netballcompetition. LiverpoolArena; £13.
17 Circus of Horrors:The Day of the DeadAmid a backdrop of anAztec Temple, witch-doctorsand voodoo acrobatsperform their amazing bloodcurdling stunts. EmpireTheatre; £13-£28..
01 Disney’s High School Musical 2 Featuring all the much-loved characters and hit songsfrom the smash-hit movie, including ‘What Time IsIt’, ‘You Are The Music In Me’ and ‘Fabulous’,Empire Theatre; £12.50 - £28 ‘til 6 February.
22 Matthew Bourne’sSwan LakeThis adaptation ofTchaikovsky’s originalballet has been designed to speak to a modernaudience, to excite themand to move them. EmpireTheatre. ‘til 27 February.
24 Lady GaGa The pop princess bringsher spectacular tour toLiverpool performing her hits ‘Just Dance’,‘Poker Face’ and‘Paparazzi’. LiverpoolArena; £27.50 - £35.
.06 Ocean Colour SceneThe Brit-pop team fromBirmingham play theLiverpool O2 Academy;£22.50.
03 Father Christmas and his Reindeer Santa and his sleigh arrive in Liverpool withRudolph and the gang to help fill all withChristmas cheer. Clayton Square; 5pm – 7pm, also 10 and 17 December.
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Stockists: Topshop – 0151 709 1660 Monsoon - 0151 709 3485 Marks & Spencer – 0151 708 8383 Dorothy Perkins – 0151 227 2359 River Island – 0844 395 1007
Velvet platforms,£59.99, River Island
Velvet smoking jacket, £65, Dorothy Perkins
Get ready for the party season with soft velvet pieces in deep winter hues and eye-catching, accessories for the ‘wow’ factor.
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Purple velvet flower corsage, £8, Dorothy Perkins
Velvet navybag, £10,Monsoon
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Stockists: Aldo – 0151 706 0061 John Lewis – 0151 709 70707 Matalan – 0845 330 3330 Topman – 0151 709 1844 Marks & Spencer – 0151 708 8383 Debenhams – 08445616161
Tactile textures are seducing the high street thisseason. Team midnight blues with smart brogues
and shining cufflinks for a touch of moonlit magic.
Goodreau brogue, £70, Aldo
Navy velvet jacket, £99, Timothy Everest125 Celebration Range, Marks Spencer
Ted Baker borballvelvet blazer, Black,£225, John Lewis
Main rangeteflon trouser,£14, Matalan
Navy contrast trim shirt, £30, Topman
Jeff Banks, bluespin top cufflinks,
£14.40, Debenhams
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Hot In The City//// ALL THE LATEST LIFESTYLE NEWS
A unique travel experience hasbeen unveiled in southLiverpool. Woolton Road-basedMyriad Travel has alreadyimpressed customers with itsunique style, following a launchparty which saw guests andclients mingle in the new shop,opposite the Halfway Housepub. Owner Tiffany Woodleycommented: “The launch partywas absolutely fabulous andsince then it’s been so far, sogood. I think the businessshould be a real success.” Thefood at the event was suppliedby the near-by Neighbourhoodrestaurant and if early
indications are anything to goby Myriad Travel is likely toattract equal popularity in thelocal community and beyond.Tiffany added: “We’ve hadmany of the local residentspopping in for a coffee and Ithink they’ve been impressed byour informal, personal approach.We don’t sell all the usual bigpackages. We stock very unusualbrochures that people havenever seen before and hotelsthey may never have heard of.It’s very much a customer-ledbusiness and we’ll look ateverything from spa treatmentsto restaurant reservations.”
International professional ice skaters performed at thelaunch of the City Central Business Improvement District’sice rink ahead of the festive season, where Warren Bradleyand DJ Pete Price also joined in the fun. The 24 by 13 metrerink accommodates 100 people per hour for ten minutes’skating, and it’s open from 10.30am until 6pm everyday(5pm on Sunday), and late night Thursday until 8pm.
Business of the YearElaine Cunningham Interiors was awarded ‘Business of the Year 2009’ at a recent Train 2000 event at Aintree racecourse.
The Liverpool-based interior designer, who set up her interiorsshop on Aigburth over three years, says she was delighted andsurprised to win: “Train 2000 were a fantastic help to me when I set up my retail business. They’re a fantastic business trainingand advice centre for women, and have been incrediblysupportive of me.”
Elaine Cunningham recently opened a new BoConcept store at 22-24 Chapel Street in the city centre which is rapidlybecoming a destination retail venue, and complements ElaineCunningham Interiors on Aigburth Road.
A different destination TIFFANY WOODLEY
Way to break the ice
Elaine Cunningham Interiors scoops award
JAEGER ARRIVESJaeger has swelled the fashion ranks in Liverpool One. The iconic brand has opened a 2,500 sq ft store on Peter’sLane, incorporating Jaeger’s latest concept shop fit design.The store will carry womenswear, menswear and accessoriesand the recently launched Jaeger home range from the 125-year old fashion house.
ELAINE CUNNINGHAM
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Style Counsel//// STREET FASHION Compiled by Frances Gill
Which Liverpool stores would
you choose for a shopping spree?
“I’m mad about Kurt Geiger
shoes and like H&M for casual
stuff, but the more unique stores
like Boudoir Boutique are good
for one-off gems!”
We snapped Ashley next to Kate Kuba
at The Metquarter. Her eclectic style
including trapper hat from Billabong
and pieces from Australia and New
York really stood out from the crowd.
Ashley Harris, 24is a customer sales advisor
Which are the most adored
items in your wardrobe?
“I love the Converse trainers
I’m wearing now, they’re
really comfy and funky. I have
loads of them at home, all in
different colours and styles.”
This ensemble, although varied,
works well worn casually. Your Move loves Andrea’s
colourful, patterned leggings,
from Resurrection on Bold Street
and her blazer from Primark.
Andrea Woods, 18studies beauty therapy atHugh Baird College
Which are your favouritewinter trends?“Faux fur pieces, coats and softwinter warmers in general.They’re a must on chilly daysfor keeping the warmth in!”
We caught up with Stacey outsideDebenhams at Liverpool One. Her vibrant winter look consists ofsnug but stylish pieces from H&M,Bank and Lollipops.
Stacey Peters, 18works in childcare
Who do you take your styleinfluence from?“Probably Agyness Deyn aspeople say I look like her. She has such kooky style andalways has a cool hairstyle.”
Your Move loves Millie’sgorgeous pixie style hair. She told us she visits Posh Hair inAigburth to keep it in check. Her cute outfit to match includesitems from Burberry, H&M andlippy from Mac.
Millie Norman, 18is studying criminology atLiverpool Hope University
Which are your personal,
signature trends?
“Faux leather jackets feature
a lot in my wardrobe; I enjoy
matching them up with chunky
knee-high boots for an edgy
look.”
Hannah’s outfit is ideal for a day’s
shopping. Her leather jacket and
winter floral dress-top are from
Topshop while the cosy scarf is
from H&M.
Hannah Godshaw, 20,
student studying Sociology
and psychology
Which are your favourite Liverpool stores?“I’m a big fan of Topshop andRiver Island in particular. Bothhave such a range of differentstyles and are trendy but goodvalue.”
Taylor was spotted outside Diesel atThe Metquarter. Her look is chilledout but smart. We love the boyfriendjacket from River Island teamed withskinny jeans and chunky platforms.
Taylor Johnson, 17student at Bellerive CatholicCollege hoping to be an architect
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Wed 2nd Dec • £5 adv6.30pm - 10.30pm
The Skinny BoysThurs 3rd Dec • £10 adv
The CompleteStone Roses+ The Haze
Fri 4th Dec • £6 adv
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GoldieLookin’ Chain+ At8 + Riuven
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Sat 12th Dec • £15 adv
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Sat 12th Dec • £16 adv6.30pm - 10.15pm
Dragonforce+ Glamour Of The Kill + Sylosis+ Sabaton
Sun 13th Dec • £10 adv
The HorrorsSun 13th Dec • £20 adv
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Mon 14th Dec • £21 adv
BabyshamblesTues 15th Dec • £15 adv
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Liverpool Unitesft. Elderside + The Hutts+ Hippies On The Hill + 9.0.9.+ Adult By Accident
Wed 16th Dec • £5 adv6.30pm - 10.30pm
Mannequin’s+ Flowers For Helen+ A Number Of Fires+ For The Memory + 30 Died
Thurs 17th Dec • £15 adv
The Quireboys‘A Bit Of What You Fancy’ 20thAnniversary Tour+Wolfsbane - the original line up
Thurs 17th Dec • £18 adv
Echo &The BunnymenFri 18th Dec • SOLD OUT
Echo &The BunnymenSat 19th Dec • SOLD OUT
Echo &The BunnymenSun 20th Dec • £6 adv3pm
Christmas atThe Academyft. Metropolitans + Little Hydes+ The Gomars + Rando-mantics+ The Decks + The Fronteers+ The Brows + Crafty Freddie+ Crazed Eternal + Hostile Radio+ City Light Desire + Taken By Storm
Sun 20th Dec • £18 adv
Deaf School+ EugeneMcguiness
Tues 22nd Dec • £15 adv
The ChristiansSun 27th Dec • £6 adv
Kof
Thurs 31st Dec • £27.50 adv8pm - 3am • Over 18s onlyPet Sounds presents:
HappyMondays(Exclusive Live Show)New Years Eve
Sat 16th Jan • £10 adv
The Doors Alive+ Eat A Peach
Sun 17th Jan • £12.50 adv
OKGoWed 20th Jan • £17.50 advAn evening of spoken word with
Henry RollinsThurs 21st Jan • £5.50 adv
Twenty Twenty+ The New Cities+ Jody has a Hit List + Silver Story
Fri 22nd Jan • £5 adv
CopyrightSat 23rd Jan • £5 adv
The Rackets+ Crazed Eternal + Fare Evaders+ Flowers For Helen + Young Kicks
Fri 29th Jan • £5 adv
Hippys on the Hill+ TheManiquins + Escaldas+ Pink River Dolphins + The Articles
Sat 30th Jan • £11 adv
Whole Lotta LedWed 3rd Feb • £5 adv6.30pm - 10.30pm
SerenityFri 5th Feb • £7 adv
Saving AimeeSat 6th Feb • £11 adv
The SunshineUndergroundSat 6th Feb • £22.50 adv
Ocean Colour SceneTues 9th Feb • £17.50 adv
Nazareth+ Deborah Bonham
Wed 10th Feb • £5 adv6.30pm - 10.30pm
Citylight DesireFri 12th Feb • £14 adv
Tinchy StryderFri 12th Feb • £10 adv
Los CampesinosSat 13th Feb • £8 adv
Iglu & Hartly+ Politics
Sun 14th Feb • £12.50 adv
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Wed 17th Feb • £5 adv6.30pm - 10.30pm
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The StranglersSat 6th Mar • £10 adv
UKGuns N Roses+ Voodoo Vegas
Fri 12th Mar • £10 adv
The Smiths IndeedMeat Is Murder 25th AnniversaryTour performing the album in itsentirety & other classics
Sat 13th Mar • £10 adv
Kings Ov LeonSun 14th Mar • £9 adv
The AutomaticWed 17th Mar • £15 adv6.30pm - 10.30pmSt. Patricks Day Special ft.
Limehouse Lizzy(Thin Lizzy)
Rattle & Hum (U2)
Beer for Breakfast(Trad. Irish/Ceili)
Fri 19th Mar • £12.50 adv
Dan Le Sac Vs.Scroobius PipSat 20th Mar • £17.50 adv
NewModel ArmyFri 26th Mar • £5 adv
Matchstickmen&The Ringing TreeFri 2nd Apr • £15 adv
AirbourneSat 17th Apr • £12.50 adv
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You really can’t beat a goodturkey dinner. What you can dowithout is a constant flow ofinsipid, mass-catered Christmasdinners over a succession offunctions that fall close to the bigday. HoSt, in Liverpool’sculinary epicentre, could not befurther removed from thisscenario and would therefore runclose to my ideal choice for anevent such as an office party. Therestaurant, so-named due to itsHope Street locale, offers anexciting fusion of east and weston its Christmas menu,consistent with its usual, wellcrafted, style. The layout isresolutely informal, befitting all-round festive joviality, withdiners eating from colourfulcommunal tables, seated on long,unassuming wooden benches.HoSt, with its serving hatchover-looking the main diningarea, echoes a bustling New Yorkoriental eatery in a relaxed,refreshing atmosphere and thoseseated at the window can enjoythe surrounding cobbled streetsand Georgian architecture. Themomentum of the inclusive,friendly atmosphere ismaintained by the food, withChristmas diners treated to aselection of starters to share. Mypartner and I sampled a platterincluding chicken satay withpeanut sauce, seared tuna withdashi mayo, aubergine and sobanoodles, crab cakes, rice paperrolls and duck gyoza dumplings.The wealth of styles and flavoursin one serving would surely be aconversation piece for anyassembled group, with thechicken satay and seared tunaproving particularly tantalising.My own contribution to thefusion came with the
accompaniment of a pint ofCains, a quirky appendage to apredominantly Asian venue.This was selected pre-dining atthe well-stocked main bar, beforewe eventually opted for areasonably priced bottle of Grillo,a crisp, fruity white, toaccompany our mains. HoStprovides a generous selection ofmains on its Christmas menu,with my partner choosing thetomato, red lentil and spinachcurry with sweet potato fritters.This delicious winter warmerwas evidence of the variety atHoSt, with the availability ofconventional ‘big plates’ or asampling of smaller tapas-styledishes, conducive to the partyenvironment. My selection ofwok fried three pepper beef withSzechuan pepper and icebergwith jasmine rice did notdisappoint, as the dish found theperfect balance of spice andflavour. By this time we had beenjoined on our table by a group offour and they, like many of the
other patrons, gasped in awe atour generous desert platter,hurriedly scanning through themenu so as to confirm the courseof their dining experience.Another unashamed party piece,the deserts to share includedginger nut cheesecake withpassion fruit jelly, carrot cake,ginger pannacotta and chocolateand chilli brownie with vanillaice cream, decorated with acandied chilli. It was certainly animpressive smorgasbord and weboth agreed the cheesecake,deliciously light and fruity,would prove a favourite for many.HoSt, which hails from the samestable as neighbours The Quarterand the renowned 60 HopeStreet, boasts its place in thecity’s cultural bohemian quarterand the venue is truly deservingof this status due to its marriageof affordability and style. Ifanywhere can rival its £18 a headChristmas menu for quality,choice and value I wouldcertainly like to try it.
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HoSt’s Hope Streetneighbours offer a twist on the season with locallygrown fresh produce. The breaded turkeyescalope with cavolo nero,crispy pancetta, roastedgarlic potatoes andcranberry butter adds anItalian spin, while goatscheese crostini with spicedcarrot salad and cranberryvinaigrette uses classicChristmas ingredients for a surprising result.
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The festive shared starterplatter offers turkey andchestnut sausage rolls, hamwith cranberry and orangerelish, and a ChristmasCouscous of roastedvegetables, barberries,chickpeas, toasted almondsand spices. For maincourses, Rudolph Pie withvenison, pork, porcinimushrooms and parsnipmash stands out as must try.
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Try turkey escalopewrapped with cured hamand sage, glazed withsmoked provola cheese andserved with marinatedaubergine for an Italiantwist on the traditional.For vegetarians, roastedpumpkin and sweet pottorisotto topped with meltedgorgonzola, rocket andparmesan shavings.
Have across-culturalChristmas inthe city
HoStHope Street,Liverpool,L1 9HX
0151 708 5831www.ho-st.co.uk
Go-Ho-HoJonathan Kearney tries a Christmasmenu with a twist at HoSt
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When high-calibre performersturn their talents to musicalmaking, you can expect morethan just a good old song anddance – and Nine is alreadybeing billed as a probable Oscarwinner. The plot follows the lifeof Guido Contini, legendarydirector basking in the success ofhis most recent and greatestwork in 1960s Venice, played byDaniel Day-Lewis. Facing theprospect of his 40th birthday,Guido finds his creativeimpulses stifled. Based on MauryYeston’s 1982 Broadway musicalNine, inspired by influentialItalian director Federico Fellini’sautobiographical film 8 ½, thisproduction, in Yeston’s words,more than makes up the “half anumber more” added to take thefirst film into a musical. Indeed,this is not a film that does thingsby half. The impressive femalecast supporting Day-Lewisincludes Marion Cotillard as hiswife, Penelope Cruz as hismistress, Nicole Kidman as hisfilm star muse, Sophia Loren ashis mother, and Judi Dench ashis confidant. Directed by RobMarshall, responsible for thefilm remake of Chicago, Rent,Hairspray, Sweeney Todd andMamma Mia, Nine looks set to become much more than justa number in this year’s review of the best films, and the best musicals.
Nine is showing at cinemas from 18 December.
This Christmas the UnityTheatre plays host to the ultimatewintry tale, Hans ChristianAnderson’s The Snow Queen. Inthis exciting adaptation of theclassic tale, the audience travelswith Gerda as she overcomestemptations and obstacles in thesearch for Kai, her lost friendwho was captured by the Snow
Queen and hidden in her icydomain. Kai’s outlook on life hasbeen poisoned since shards of amagic mirror lodged in his eyes,making him grow in cruelty bycontrast to caring Gerda. Visuallyarresting and filled with magicalmusic and song, the Snow Queenis an epic journey that will thrillaudiences of all ages, centering on
the struggle between good andevil and the journey of growingup. This breathtaking productionis composed and directed byPatrick Dineen, composer of theopening night celebrations ofLiverpool 08, a familiar face atthe Unity theatre, and supportedby renowned children’splaywright Mike Kenny.Performed by the dynamicLiverpool-based theatre companyUllaloom, The Snow Queenmakes for an extra special blendof storytelling, music, comedyand magic. Its wintry charmcontinues the Unity Theatre’stwenty-one year passion fortelling traditional stories in anunconventional way, and thedepth of this play’s characters,and its blend of music and danceis sure to warm your heart.
The Snow Queen is showing at TheUnity Theatre from 01 December until23 January. Telephone 0151 709 4988or visit www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk.
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Previews//// THEATRE, FILM AND MUSIC IN LIVERPOOL by Ellie Desborough
Let live music act as the perfectaccompaniment this winter,helping you to really get intothe holiday mood. Due tooverwhelming demand, thecandid pop lyricist Lily Allenhas added a new date to herUK tour and takes to theLiverpool Arena on 9December. The audience is alsosure to be on tenterhooks ascontroversial Pete Dohertytakes to the O2 Academy stageon 14 December, to frontBabyshambles’ much
anticipated first UK tour of theyear. Also at the O2 Academy,comedic Welsh rappers GoldieLookin’ Chain, indie rockersBombay Bicycle Club andLiverpudlian singer-songwriterIan McNabb are all set toperform at the venue on the 9,10 and 12 respectively, showingthere really is something for allmusic tastes this December.Into the New Year, Canadianrockers Nickelback arrive on 17January at the Liverpool Arenawith a performance that’s
certain to help shake off theJanuary blues. February arrivesbringing pop princess KellyClarkson to Liverpool Arena on 9 February, and flamboyantfashionista and new musicsensation Lady GaGa performson 24 February, adding asprinkling of glitz and glamour.If that wasn’t enough, X-Factorsuccess story JLS will be at theEmpire Theatre sending heartsracing this Valentine’s Day,seeing 2010 shape up to be avery good year!
A frosty fairytale
Magicnumbers
Controversy and cadence
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‘till 9 January – The Priory – Abuoyant new comedy of successful,stressed-out thirtysomethings insearch of a good time in the sticks.Royal Court; £10 - £12.
‘til 23 January – Dick WhittingtonRock ‘n’ Roll Panto – A unique pantoyou can shake, rattle and roll in theaisles to, as you follow Dick and hiscat as they set off for the ancient citypaved with gold. LiverpoolEveryman; £10.50-£21.
‘til 24 January – Liverpool People –Stephen Shakeshaft has beencapturing the lives of local people inphotography since the 1960s. NationalConservation Centre.
01 – Never Forget – Packed withTake That anthems, this story ofambition and betrayal arrives directfrom its acclaimed West End run,with Liverpool’s own Phillip Olivierstaring in the Friday and Saturdayperformances. Empire Theatre;£12.50 - £29.50 ‘til 5 December.
01 – Dave Grimbleby Mystery BoxAssemblages and Collages - Dreams,myth and ritual play a part in thesemixed media and collage artworks.Unity Theatre; Free ‘til 9 January.
01 - The Snow Queen - This HansChristian Anderson adaptationcontinues Unity’s 21 year passion fortraditional stories told in anuntraditional way. Unity Theatre; £9.
03 – 39 Steps - Direct from the WestEnd comes Alfred Hitchcock’s classicspy thriller. Liverpool Playhouse;£9.50 - £17 ‘til 16 January.
03 – Murder Mystery Nights withthe Usual Suspects - Who is theChristmas Carol Killer? CroxtethHall; £19.50 inc. a light buffet.
04 – Thriller LiveA spectacularshow celebratingthe amazingcareer ofMichael andthe Jackson 5. LiverpoolArena; £35.
04 – ChillingTales – GilmoreDrama Grouppresent a spine tinglingmoonlightpromenadearound beautifulCalderstones Park. 7.30pm.
05 – Hothouse – A jewelleryexhibition by artists who have been atthe gallery for more than 50 years.Bluecoat Display Centre; ‘til 16January.
05 – DID Machine Installation -DID Machine is a sound andmechanical installation devised andengineered by Richard Ferrar, inresponse to Jean Tinguely’smomentous self-destroying sculptureHomage to New York 1960. TateLiverpool; free.
06 – Penny Readings – Combiningmusic, dance, laughter, tears andgreat live readings in a unique venuefor only one penny. Special GuestsTBA. St. George’s Hall.
10 – Snow White and the SevenDwarfs – Starring Radio City starPete Price, this winter panto is set tohave the whole audience in fits ofgiggles. New Brighton FloralPavillion; £15 - £13‘til 10 January.
10 – Terry Christmas Everybody! –Let Mr T, a regular member andcontributor of Radio 4’s CountArthur Strong Show baste yourbad taste buds with his sell-out seasonal silly smasher!Unity Theatre; £9 ‘til 19December.
11- Peter Pan – TheFonz Henry Winkler,Natasha Hamilton, LesDennis and RadioCity’s RickVaughn, all star inthis journey ofwonder andexcitement in themagical world ofWonderland. EmpireTheatre; £13.50- £26.‘til 3 January.
11 – Merry Ding Dong – A hilariousfestive football story following twobest friends who only ever disagreeabout one thing – football! RoyalCourt; till 23 January.
14 – The Bill Shankly Show –Presenting the life story of thegreat Scottish football manager atthe Empire Theatre; £15.
14 – Dick Wittington - Great familyfun this Christmas, with Bruce Jones(Les Battersby from Coronation St)leading the cast as the evil King Rat.Contemporary Urban Centre,Greenland Street; £5 - £12.
December
Now showing17 – Space Invaders – Blur life and virtual reality this season asthis exhibition investigates whathappens when game space and real space are intertwined, atFACT; Free ‘til 21 February.
17 – Nam June Paik – Widelyconsidered to be the first videoartist paving the way for the ‘MTVgeneration’ at Tate Liverpool.
14 – An Evening with RickyHatton – Part stand up, part in conversation, this acclaimedshow is a fascinating and hilariousglimpse into the life and career of The Hitman. PhilharmonicHall; £25.
14 – The Friendship Experiment –Unity Theatre; £9 ‘til 30 January.
15 – Aubrey Williams Exhibition –Part of the Black Atlantic season,Williams’ work reflects the meeting
of Atlantic and black Atlanticcultures. Walker Art Gallery;‘til 11 April.
18 – Strictly Come Dancing2010 Live!See some of this year’s stars of the show at theLiverpool Arena; £35-£55 ‘til 19 January.
20 – Whistle Downthe WindBill Kenwright’scritically acclaimedproduction of AndrewLloyd Webber andJim Steinman’s
Whistle Down the Wind is set to thrillaudiences at the EmpireTheatre; £13.50 - £41.50
‘til 30 January.
23 – Birds of a FeatherAn imaginative exhibition at the Bluecoat Display Centre; ‘til 27 February.
28 – Holiday on Ice presentsSpirit – An exhilarating fusion of fire, air, earth and water at theLiverpool Arena ‘til 31 January;£14.50-£25.50.
29 – Funny MoneyRay Cooney’s laugh-a-minutecomedy ran for two years in the West End winning rave reviews. See it at the Royal Court for £10 or £30 including a meal.
29 – Afro-Modernism: Journeysthrough the Black Atlantic This exhibition is the first to trace in depth the impact of Black Atlantic culture onModernism, at Tate Liverpool; £6‘til 25 April.
01 – Disney’s High SchoolMusical 2 – Featuring all themuch-loved characters and hitsongs from the smash-hit movie, at the Empire Theatre; £12.50 - £28‘til 6 February.
01 – Icons in TransformationA dramatic, unmissable, 180 pieceexhibition by Russian-bornLudmila Pawlowska at theAnglican Cathedral.
04 – Anton and Erin Steppin’ Out– The Strictly stars return toLiverpool after last years sell outtour. Philharmonic Hall; £29.50.
17 – Circus of Horrors: The Dayof the Dead - Amid a backdrop ofan Aztec Temple, witch-doctors andvoodoo acrobats perform theiramazing blood curdling stunts.Empire Theatre; £13-£28.
18 – Traces – Combining high-level circus skills with an electricurban street energy, encompassingdisciplines as varied as Chinesepoles, basketball, skateboards,classical piano, dance, comedy andillustration. Empire Theatre; £14 -£26 ‘til 20 February.
22 – Matthew Bourne’s SwanLake – This adaptation ofTchaikovsky’s original ballet hasbeen designed to speak to a modernaudience at the Empire Theatre. ‘til27 February.
26 – Lewis’s 5th Floor: ADepartment Story – A newexhibition of photography taken inone of the UK’s oldest and mosticonic department stores is at theNational Conservation Centre; ‘til30 August.
February
January
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Music and Comedy//// KEY - MUSIC COMEDY
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03 – Geoff Boyz, Mundo Jazz, PaulTonkinson and R David enter intothe festive spirit at the RawhideComedy Club. Royal Court; £15-£40‘til 5 December.
05 – Yusef – The artist formallyknown as Cat Stevens will take to thestage at the Liverpool Arena. £50-£75.
06 – The Illegal Eagles – Theglobally successful Long Road tourshowcases songs such as ‘Lyin Eyes’,‘Desperado’ and ‘Hotel California’.Empire Theatre; £19.50 - £23.50.
06 – Shanty Music – Freeperformance of Liverpool Shanty andSea Music by the Liverpool Pirates.Canal Link Steps, Pier Head; 2pm-3pm.
07 – Christmas with the Rat PackLive! With a talented cast and 15-piece orchestra, this spectacular showcelebrates the incredible singingtalent of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martinand Sammy Davis Jnr. PhilharmonicHall; £19.50 - £34.50.
07 – Electric Six – The quirky bandcomes to Liverpool with aperformance of ‘Danger! HighVoltage’. O2 Academy; £10.
09 – A Christmas Cracker – Choirsand concert bands, steel pans tosamba – come along and support theyoung people of Knowsley as theycelebrate the festive season in style.Kirby Suite, Cherryfield Drive,Kirby.
09 – Goldie Lookin’ Chain – TheWelsh comedic rap group take to theO2 Academy; £11.50.
09 – Only Men Aloud – The winnersof Last Choir Standing perform aspecial Christmas themed show at thePhilharmonic Hall; £20 - £29.50.
09 – Lily Allen – Due to populardemand another date has beenadded to Lily’s UK arena tour.Liverpool Arena; £23.
10 – Bombay Bicycle Club –Performing tracks from their hotalbum ‘I Had The Blues But I ShookThem Loose’, at O2 Academy; £9.50.
10 - Rex Boyd, Sam Avery, BrendanRiley & Jonathan Mayor entertainat the Raw Hide Comdey Club. RoyalCourt; £15 - £40 ‘til 12 December.
12 – Ian McNabb, The singer-songwriter plays his homecoming gigat O2 Academy; £15.
13 – Los Pacaminos - FeaturingPaul Young will be at the LiveLounge @ Baby Blue; £15 adv/£18 door.
13 – The Horrors – The young fivepiece play music from their album‘Primary Colours’ at O2 Academy;£10.
14 – Babyshambles – Fronted byinfamous Pete Doherty, the band willperform live at O2 Academy; £21.
16 – Russell Howard: Big Roomsand Belly Laughs – The youngcomedian’s side-splitting newarena tour comes to the LiverpoolArena; £20.
17 - Mick Ferry, Dom Woodward,Steve Gribbin & Sam Avery bringside-splitting comedy to the RawHide this Christmas. Royal Court;£15 - £40 ‘til 19 December.
18 & 19 – Christmas with TheBeatles – Special Festive TributeShow at the world renowned CavernClub; £10.
18 – ‘Red Balloon’ Charity CarolConcert – A festive concert hosted byRadio City in aid of the children’scharity at the Anglican Cathedral.
19 – Renaissance Music Group –Bringing to life the music of OrlandoLassus, as impressive now as whenfirst written 500 years ago. WalkerArt Gallery; free.
22- Tribute to Tom Jones – Enjoydinner and a fabulous live act thatpays homage to the great Tom Jonesat The Supper Club, Blundell Street;£15.95 - £35.
22 & 23 – Comedy Central – Enjoy afestive feast and let Dave Twentyman,Chris Cairns, Greg Cook and MikeNewall entertain you. RawhideComedy Club; £35-£45.
December
26 – Connie Lush and Friends –One of the UK’s finest Bluessingers at the Live Lounge thisBoxing Day. Baby Blue; £20.
29 – Glenn Miller Orchestra: GetInto The Mood – Join legendarybandleader Ray McVay as he directsthe UK’s greatest big band.Philharmonic Hall; £17 - £28.
31 – Happy Mondays play a full liveset at the 02 Academy Liverpool.Doors open at 8pm.
01 – New Year’s Day Prom – All thefun of New Year’s Eve now on NewYear’s Day in this special matineeperformance to celebrate 2010 instyle! Philharmonic Hall; £18 - £31.
17 – Nickelback – The Canadianrockers are set to blow the roof offthe Liverpool Arena; £35.
22 – The Random Family,Sparkwood & 21, Andy Chandler,Suzanne Jones – A Night of acousticmusic at the View Two Gallery,Mathew Street. £4; 8.30pm.
23 – Highland Fling - Don yourtartan and get into the HighlandSpirit ahead of this year’s BurnsNight. Philharmonic Hall; £11 - £34.
06 – Ocean Colour Scene - The Brit-pop team from Birmingham play theLiverpool O2 Academy; £22.50.
08 – Dancing In The Streets -Experience the energy, theexcitement, the emotion and theelectricity of Motown at the EmpireTheatre; £16 - £27.50 ‘til 13 February.
09 – Kelly Clarkson – The hotlyanticipated ‘All I Ever Wanted’ globaltour is set to take Liverpool by storm.Liverpool Arena; £28.50.
12 – Tinchy Stryder - The youngrapper performs songs from hisalbum 'Catch-22'. O2 Academy;£14.
14 – JLS – Get your tickets to see themost successful band to emerge fromX Factor as they perform live at theEmpire Theatre this Valentine’s Day;£22.50.
16 – X Factor Live – See 2009’scontestants perform live, includingStacy Solomon, Olly Murs, JoeMcElderry and love them or hatethem duo John and Edward.Liverpool Arena; £28.50.
24 – Lady GaGa – The pop princessbrings her spectacular tour toLiverpool performing her hits ‘JustDance’, ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Paparazzi’.Liverpool Arena; £27.50 - £35.
21 – Sgt. Peppers Lonely HeartClub – Playing the landmark albumin its entirety, backed by aspellbinding new light show andoriginal big screen animations.Philharmonic Hall; £24.50.
21 – Jennifer Batten – MichaelJackson’s guitarist who accompaniedthe late, great Jacko on three of hisworld tours performs at the LiveLounge @ Baby Blue.
28 – Ronan Keating - As part of hisUK tour showcasing classic tracksfrom his album 'Songs For MyMother' released in March 2009, aswell as performing some of hisgreatest hits. Empire Theatre; £31.
January
FebruaryWalker Art Gallery:0151 478 4199Liverpool Empire Theatre:0844 847 2525Liverpool Arena: 0844 8000 400Liverpool Philharmonic:0151 709 3789O2 Academy: 0844 477 200St Helens Town Hall:017444 676 886Raw Hide @ the Royal Court:0870 787 1866Supper Club: 0151 709 5779 Live Lounge: 0844 8000 400Cavern Club: 0151 236 1965
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The stylish launch of the newly finishedAndrew CollingeGraduates salon on Bold Street saw guestsmeet creative director of the new salon, AlfieBooth. Twice short-listedfor the BritishHairdressing Awards,and a finalist for thisyear’s Creative HeadAwards, Alfie will lead the new ventureoverseen byinternationallyrenowned Liverpoolhairdresser, AndrewCollinge. Guests for theofficial salon openingenjoyed champagne andcanapés together with a tour of the new salonand training facilities.
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Go Out Albums //// NEW ANDREW COLLINGE SALON
Andrea McShane, manager at theGraduates Salon, and chairman Peter Collinge
Sharon Lloyd and Alison Ferguson(FACT Centre)
Linda Salmon, Karen Seaton and Paul Flynn(Andrew Collinge Hairdressing)
Jo Barclay, Polly Ryan and Julie Valentine (Utility)
James Bacon (artistic director atAndrew Collinge) and Alfie Booth(creative director of AndrewCollinge Graduates Salon)
Managing director Andrew Collinge withdirector Liz Collinge, Sarah Collinge, trainingdirector and Peter Collinge, chairman
The annual, glitzyfundraisingchampagne event saw VIPs mingle with guests at theAdelphi Hotel. Local DJ Pete Price wascompere for theevening, while dinerswere entertained by Joe Longthorneand his orchestra,The Real Thing and comedienneChrissie Rock. AChristmas Revue by The BeverleyEdmunds Dancersand the fabulous 10-piece ManhattanShow Band alsoenchanted guests to create a magicalevening.
//// QUEENIE’S CHRISTMAS GALA BALL
Compere Pete Price withsinger and actress ClaireSweeney, Herbert Howeof Herbert of Liverpooland actor RickyThomlinson
Greg Davies of Lloyds Autobody
Repair, with Alex Davies,
Moi Fitzsimmons, and Barry Cochrane
of Hairlucinations
Heart surgeon Dr Oo and Ricky ThomlinsonHerbert Howe with actor Danny McCall
Martin O'Shea with partner CatherineTowers, and Martin's parents (left) Tonyand Pamela O'Shea
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//// HOMES FOR SALE
Go Dance and Club Nights//// THE BEST CLUB NIGHTS IN TOWN
27 - Chibuku Presents: Keep It Unreal House, soul, disco, funk, hip-hop,and eclectic tunes with Mr Scruffall night long. £10 advance, £12on the door. 10pm ‘til 3am, TheMasque, Seel Street.
28 - Aztec is 7 and Rehab is 3 A joint bash in honour of Aztec and Rehab’s respective birthdayswith techno and house featuringStacey Pullen. £8 Advance, 10.30pm ‘til 3.30am, O2 Academy,Hotham Street.
30 - Acceptable in the 90sFantastic nineties’ cheesy pop partytunes. 9pm ‘til 3am, £4 entry after11pm, Office Bar, Wood Street.
01 - A kick up the 80sFeeling nostalgic? DJ Keith Shipmanplays the biggest 80s and 90s hits. £1on the door, 9pm ‘til 3am, Mood,Fleet Street.
03 - SintillateHouse and urban party tunes for Liverpool’s glitterati. £5 before 11pm, £7 after, Newz Bar,Water Street.
12 Coco De Mer House and techno tracks with Slam,Will Saul, Mark Mac, Arron Hunterand more to be confirmed, TheMagnet, Hardman Street.
18 - Black BoxEvery 2nd and 4th Friday withmusic from the likes of Deerhoff,The Pixies, Modest Mouse, Les SavyFav, The Shins, Minutemen, JoyDivision and more. Free entrybefore 11.30pm, £1 after, Barfly, Seel Street.
22 - Christmas with the Kill JoysGet into the festive spirit!Punk, rock and wave with TheKill Joys, The Koronos andThe Stan Smith Band. £5advance, 7pm ‘til 10pm,The Masque, Seel Street.
24 - Disco DolliesHouse party tunes forChristmas Eve! With DJs Steve Timmins and LiamIrwin. ‘Til 3am, Baa Bar, Fleet Street.
26 - Cream The finest trance, progressive
and house with top line upincluding Calvin Harris DJ set,Above and Beyond, Sander VanDoorn, Laidback Luke, Arno Costand Norman Doray. £28 adv, 10pm‘til 6am, Nation, WolstenholmeSquare.
26 - mUmU and AztecHouse and techno with live guestsReboot, Fabrizio Maurizi, SimonBaker, Clive Henry and Warbgasm.Tickets from £12, 10pm ‘til 5am,Tobacco Warehouse.
27 - Circus Christmas Shindig Festive cheer to the best house andtechno tunes featuring a five-hour setfrom Laurent Garnier. 10pm ‘til3am, The Masque, Seel Street.
30 - Medication presented by CreamThe best prescription for theChristmas period. Three rooms of house, funky house, cheese,
charts, indie and alternativetunes. £4 before 11pm, £5after, 10.30pm ‘til 2.30am,Nation, WolstenholmeSquare.
31 - Chibuku NYE PartyResidents and friends unite to welcome 2010 instyle with house, dubstepand drum and bass. 9pm ‘til3am, The Masque, Seel Street.
1 TrespassStart the new year in style. Minimal, techno, tribal andhouse with DJs Neil James, JohnCotton and Wayne Cuddy. 9pm ‘til6am, GBar, Eberle Street.
4 - Disco BlackoutAlternative and indie every Monday night for the party crowd.9pm ‘til 3am, Baa Barr, Fleet Street.
8 - Absolute AnthemsThree floors of fun and funky house, urban and indie party tracks,9pm ‘til 3am, Cube, Basnett Street.
13 Funky Box WednesdayThe ideal after hours party venue,continue clubbing late into thenight with hot house tunes!Midnight ‘til 6am, Funky Box, Fleet Street.
21 TimeGet ready to rock! Take your pick of alternative, indie, punk and top chart tunes from three floors.10pm ‘til 4am, Krazyhouse, Wood Street.
31 - Eclectic CircusLive blues funk from resident band Fun Tony plus alternative and house DJs Steph and Jess,Bumper, Hardman Street.
November January
December
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and Anton Powers, to namejust a few. The packeddancefloor plays something for everyone, from currenttracks to recent remixes andanthemic dancefloor classics.The club is split onto differentlevels featuring a ‘sunken’circular dancefloor with DJbooth and raised seating area.Cocktails are served at a bararea with high backed chairsand cosy booths and the VIPsection is always packed. Thefact that this is only a weeklyevent means the event retainsits fresh feel and appeals to asophisticated, friendly crowd.
Buddha Lounge
What: The place to be seen for asophisticated night and big beats
Where: North John Street, belowthe Slug & Lettuce
Phone: 0151 203 2755 for guest listand reservations
www.buddhaloungeliverpool.co.uk
The new Buddha Lounge is now opening its doors oncea week, every Saturday nightfrom 10.30pm until the smallhours of Sunday morning. The overall vibe is anenchanting and warm buttrendy atmosphere wheresufficiently coiffed ladies dressto impress while gents opt forsmart jeans. The venue playshosts to local DJ talent andguest DJs including the likesof Brandon Block, FranCosgrave, Alistair Whitehead
“The packed dancefloorplays something foreveryone, from currenttracks to recent remixesand anthemicdancefloor classics.”
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My Favourite//// NATASHA HAMILTON - SINGER
Natasha Hamilton, soulful solosinger and former member of thestormingly successful girl groupAtomic Kitten, is set to star inpanto at the Empire in the leadrole of Peter Pan. Ahead of herpreparations for the festiveseason, we asked her about someof her favourite things.
Liverpool venueI’ve sung in the new arena a few times andthere’s always a great atmosphere, but I think I’d have to say the Royal Court when I was with Atomic Kitten. That was one of the venueson our first theatre tour and the first big homecrowd we sang to, with all our families there, and the atmosphere was just electric. I’malso really looking forward to performing atthe Empire again; my first performancethere was aged 14 in a ‘RememberingDiana’ concert.
Beauty productI’d have to say Decleor Hydrafloral,
which is a really hydratingmoisturiser for winter, and shouldstop me from getting dry skin.
JewelleryI have a gold Roberto Cavalli ringwith a massive stone and a snakegoing over the top. It’s really heavyand I can feel the weight of it on myhand when I’m singing. It was aChristmas present from a friendand it’s my favourite piece of bling!
RestaurantI love the Bar and Grill, it’s a great place to startoff the evening. My favourite cocktail has to be astrawberry daiquiri.
OutfitI recently bought a new oversized blue blazer in
River Island. It’s leopard print and navy, andI love it.
ShoesI’ve just bought some new boots from KurtGeiger with six inch heels and bigplatforms in grey leather. The part on top
of the foot looks like a legwarmer, and theylook great with ripped jeans.
BookI’ve just finished reading The Fortress by DanBrown. Peter Kay has got a book coming out and that’s on my Christmas wish list!
FilmDirty dancing, I must have watched it over 100times now.
CostumeI like to wear something different every timeI perform, so I choose beautiful dressesfrom Philip Armstrong.
AlbumIt has to be anything by Earth, Wind andFire every time – it always cheers me up!
SingerI love Whitney Houston and her brilliantcomeback – I really hope I get to see herwhen she tours.
SongOne of my favourites has to be GladysKnight’s ‘You’re the best thing thatever happened to me’. I sang it to
Riad at our wedding. It might seem soppy but it’s about the ups and downs in life, and it’s beautiful.
MusicalWe took the kids to see The Lion King inLondon on Sunday, and it was absolutelyamazing, even emotional.
HolidayThe Maldives,definitely. Wewent there for ourhoneymoon andit’s a paradise.Just being in the middle of the oceanwas amazing.
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