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BOOTLE

Moorbridge Close£175,000● EPC Grade = C● Linked Detached Family Home● 3 Good Size Bedrooms● 2 Reception Room● En-Suite to Master Bedroom● Stuuning Gardens to Rear● Not Over LookedCrosby Branch

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Sidney Street£79,950● Very Well Presented● Bay Fronted Mid Terrace● 2 Reception Rooms● 3 Good Size Bedrooms● Large Fitted Kitchen● Yard to the Rear● Part Central Heating● Double Glazed Throughout● Viewings EssentialCrosby Branch

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Fernhill Road£47,500● Corner Plot End Terrace House● Gardens Front Side and Rear● 1 Reception Room● Kitchen Diner● 2 Double Bedrooms● In Need of Modernisation● Viewings Highly RecommendedCrosby Branch

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Kenilworth Street£79,950● EPC Grade = D● Semi Detached Family Home● 3 Bedrooms● Kitchen / Diner● Good Size Plot with Gardens● Off Road Parking with Car Port● Close to All Local Amenities● Ideal for FTB and B2L InvestorsCrosby Branch

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Pendle Drive£72,950● End Terrace Town House● Very Well Presented Throughout● Spacious Lounge● Large Kitchen / Diner● Three Good Size Bedrooms● Gardens Front and Rear● Viewings RecommendedCrosby Branch

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Bowland Drive£59,995● Stunning Town House● 2 Good Size Bedrooms● Modern Decor Throughout● Spacious Kitchen plus Utility Room● Gardens Front and Rear● Gas Central Heating & Double

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CROSBY

Newborough Close£900 pcm● Stunning Corner Plot Semi Detached

Family Home● 2 Reception Rooms● Open Plan Kitchen / Family Room● Large Gardens● Four Bedrooms● Unfurnished● Available End of MarchCrosby Branch

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Longfield Road£475 pcm● Bay Fronted Mid Terrace● Through Lounge/Diner● Modern Kitchen with Utility● Downstairs Bathroom● Three Bedrooms● Yard to Rear● On Street Parking● Offered UnfurnishedCrosby Branch

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Suffolk Street£575 pcm● Mid Terrace Town House● 3 Good Size Bedrooms● Spacious Living Room● Kitchen Diner● Gardens Front and Rear● Off Road Parking● Offered Unfurnished● Available 1st MarchCrosby Branch

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Rockland Road£650 pcm● Stunning Bay Fronted Mid Terrace● Very Close to Local Amenities● 2 Spacious Reception Rooms● 3 Very good Size Bedrooms● Yard to the Rear● Viewings Highly Recommended● Offered Unfurnished● Available ImmediatelyCrosby Branch

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Wylva Avenue£695 pcm● Semi Detached Property● 2 Reception Rooms● 3 Good Size Bedrooms● Recently Renovated Throughout● Off Road Parking● Gas Central Heating● Gardens to the Rear● Offered To Let UnfurnishedCrosby Branch

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CROSBY

St Michales Road £249,950Located in the heart of Crosby village, St Michael's Road runs betweenLittle Crosby Road and the round about off Manor Road and is ideal forany family with children as it falls perfectly within the catchment area ofmany of the local primary and secondary schools Crosby is well knownfor. The property also provides excellent access to the many localamenities on offer from Crosby beach with well renowned AntonyGormley exhibit to the local shops in Crosby centre such as Sainsburys.EPC Grade = C

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Langdale Street £159,950This stunning detached family home is a very unique property with extensive featureswhich has been totally renovated by the current vendor. Set within approximately a370sqm plot this stunning double fronted detached property truly needs to be viewedin order to fully appreciate the quality and features it offers. As with properties of thisera it boasts features such as high ceilings, cast iron fire places, welcoming hallwaysand original ceiling corninesses. The property briefly comprises of entrance hall withstripped and polished wood flooring, two reception rooms both with beautiful cast ironfire places, a farmhouse style kitchen with wood burning stove set within the chimneybreast. To the first floor the property again boasts three good size bedrooms alongwith a modern fitted bathroom suite and a walk-in closet off the landing. Externallythis property comes into its own with very mature and very impressive gardens to boththe front and rear along with off road parking and yet still offers any new owners thepotential to extend further so long as planning allows. Awaiting EPC

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Canterbury Avenue£695 pcm● Semi Detached Family Home● 3 Bedrooms● 2 Reception Rooms● Bay Fronted● Gardens to the Rear● Very Well Presented● Offered Unfurnished● Available ImmediatelyCrosby Branch

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BUYINGGUIDE

By Janet Tansley

Newhomesdesignedwithfamilies inmindB

ELLWAY Homes hasopened the doors totwo new showhomesat its Hawthorn Parkdevelopment on South

Parade in Crosby.The homes showcase two

different house types at thepopular site.

With families in mind, the fourbedroom showhomes featuredifferent interior designs.

Boasting a cool, contemporarydecor, the four bedroomOakwood boasts shades of greyteamed with tones of blue tocreate a fresh feel throughout thehouse.

The open-plan kitchen/diner, asuperb space for everyday lives,forms the heart of the home, withFrench doors that open up intothe rear garden and a practicalutility room.

The lounge is a comfortableroom which features two palegrey sofas adorned with charcoalgrey and petrol blue scattercushions, a white gloss coffeetable and a striking free-standingswinging-chair.

The colour theme continuesupstairs, including the impressivemaster bedroom with en-suitefacilities, and the familybathroom.

The second showhome, thefour bedroom Keats house type,enjoys a bright and vibrantinterior design, with a pretty palegrey palette mixed with splashesof fuchsia pink and lime green.

The Oakwood reaches 1,151 sqft, with prices starting from£274,995, while the Keats is a littlemore spacious, reaching 1,327 sqft, with prices from £299,995.

The largest four bedroom homeat Hawthorn Park is the Fleming,reaching an impressive 1,466 sqft, with prices from £319,995.

The ground floor of the Fleminghas been specifically designed tosuit modern lifestyles, with anopen-plan kitchen/dining room,complete with utility room andwc.

There’s a sumptuous loungewith bay window, presenting theperfect place for relaxingevenings; upstairs, the propertyprovides four double bedroomsand a big family bathroom, withthe master bedroom enjoying en-suite facilities.

Jenny Bell, sales directordesignate at Bellway Homes, said:“We are impressed with theresults of the stunningshowhomes at Hawthorn Park.The response we have receivedfrom visitors since the opening ofthe showhomes has been very

positive, with a series of sales atHawthorn Park in recent weeks.“

Three and four bedroomdetached properties are currentlyavailable at Hawthorn Park, withprices starting from £209,995.

■ For further information or to

arrange a viewing of theshowhomes, call 0151 928 8671(open Monday and Friday from10am until 5pm, Thursday from10am until 7pm, Saturday andSunday from 11am until 5pm).Alternatively, visit the websitewww.bellway.co.uk.

■ The Keats style home, above, and inset, two interiors

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SPRING has finallysprung and a brandnew look can be yoursfor less if you followour low-cost, high-style

guide to gracious living.Sure, you’ve got to be canny

these days but if you re-useexisting items and weed outthe clutter, a designer dreamdoesn’t have to be a moneynightmare.

Re-use what you’ve gotTHE black 1970s corduroysofa was looking a little bitsaggy so, rather than toss itout, we kept the timber frame,gave it a lick of paint and hadnew seat cushions made.

This gave us an opportunityto change the shape, so wereplaced the three original seatcushions with one large pie crustcushion to modernise the look.

Check your Yellow Pages tofind a local expert.

Become a rug designerDESIGNER homes are oftenfilled with one-offs and thingsthat really stand out.

Here, the striped rug makes abold, modern statement withoutbreaking the bank. Wepurchased two colours of rollstock carpet and had sectionscut and bonded.

Finally, we had all sides boundto stop any fraying.Old-fashioned rug rooms used todo this but a good carpet fitter oryour local carpet showroom willhave no problems pulling thisproject together.

Less is moreALLOWING rooms to breathemakes a huge difference to howthey feel.

The fireplace was very

cluttered and its items scatteredwithout a thought for shape andpattern so it made sense to pareit back.

There are now just six itemson the mantel and the hearthhas been left clean to show offthe shape of the insert.

Just as your wardrobe ismoving from dark, wintry fabricsto brighter, lighter garb, so toocan a spot of décor seasonaladjustment work wonders.

So reach for the paintbrush oruse paper to brighten your world.

Here, the deep purple wallsabsorbed all the natural light,making the room dim anddepressing. Modern geometricpaper added a lattice pattern

that is expansive andmathematically precise.

Get the look with Herrick fromthe Stanza Collection byOsborne & Little –www.osborneandlittle.com orLattice Wild Garden by Clarke &Clarke atwww.wallpaperdirect.co.uk

Ottoman empireTHINK about proportions offurniture before buying andavoid having lots of smalleritems. Using fewer, larger itemsworks much better.

We took out the tiny traycoffee table that looked like apostage stamp and replaced itwith an upholstered ottoman –

this added two functions for theprice of one as it can be used asa handy table or additionalseating.

The Branagh footstool, £299from Made, would be perfect forthis look – www.made.com

Décor on a plateRATHER than splash out onartwork, we used what wasavailable and created twoplate-scapes to dress either sideof the fireplace. For best results,colour complement each piece.

Add a plate-hangingmechanism to each and map outthe shape and colourcombination before you hangthem.

Plate wire racks start from just75p at John Lewis,www.johnlewis.com

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BRIGHTENING up your homedoesn’t have to stop with the decor.Here’s a selection of eye-catchingitems to help dismiss the drab intime for summer.

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treatment with theCadiz cushion inaubergine, £50 fromEtoile Home(www.etoile–home.com).

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Verner Panton classic Wiretable lamp by Verpan.This sculptural wire-coiledbeauty has a colourfulhemispherical plastic shade inzingy yellow and, while it’s astretch at £675, you’ll love itfor years to come.From www.moletamunro.com

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GARDENSCAROL’S

Roald Dahl acquired a gypsy caravan in the 1960s and used it as a writing room

Amyriadofmagnolias

WE’VE been filming atMarwood Hill Gardens, a

magnificent 20-acre gardenoutside Barnstaple in NorthDevon.

It has been developed over60 years, first by the owner DrJimmy Smart and now by thehead gardener MalcolmPharoah. The garden covers awooded valley and has twolakes, bog gardens andbeautifully planted hillsides.

One of the most spectacularsights, and the excuse for ourvisit, is the collection ofmagnolias, which has floweredwonderfully this year. Some areblissfully scented, but veryconfusing to bees andhoverflies.

Back at Glebe Cottage, I hada new magnolia to plant formyself. I was a bit dubious atfirst as it was called Magnoliaparviflora, which meanssmall-flowered, but wasreassured to discover its othername is Magnolia sieboldii,which is anything but meagre.

It now looks grand planted inAlice's pink and white garden –after the struggle to clear outsome hard rose roots.

MUCH as I am reluctantto be torn away from my

garden, I am always happy to goto the Malvern Flower Show.

The showground is in abeautiful setting at the foot ofthe Malvern Hills. Some of thebest nurseries exhibit in the RHSMarquee and outside you canbuy classy stuff for your garden.

The four-day show startedThursday and you can catchme presenting from thegrounds on the Gardeners'World repeat on BBC2tomorrow at 8.15am.

FOR a very special birthdaythree years ago I wastreated to the loveliestpresent imaginable.Which birthday?

Put it this way – if I was a man Icould have retired.

And if I had retired, the nextbirthday present would have been apiebald pony to pull the gypsycaravan that my husband, Neil,bought me.

It's utterly beautiful, totallyauthentic and meticulously paintedby Laurel Thompson – a famouscaravan painter.

It has been sitting at the bottom ofthe garden now for almost threeyears. So far I haven't taken off in it.It has become a landmark.

Structures like this make anenormous difference to the garden.

I'm not suggesting that everyoneshould have a gypsy caravan – noteverybody would want one and,besides, there wouldn't be enough togo around.

But there is such a variety ofstructures and sheds, retreats,summer houses and shelters thatcan add interest, personality andquirkiness to the garden. Everybodycan have their own specialsanctuary.

Some of these are functional.They're somewhere you can go toshelter if it’s raining or somewhereyou can sit and drink a cup of tea.

Others are nothing more thanfollies, just built for the look and tolift the garden experience intoanother realm.

Choosing a style of “building” thatfits in is important. You sometimessee the most incongruous marriagesof garden style – something sharpand modern, perhaps built of steelstanding in the midst of a cottagegarden brimming with foxgloves anddelphiniums.

Or a trendy urban garden with awooden shelter painted in dove greyor eau de nil looking like it shouldreally belong in a little Frenchcountry garden instead.

I like to use local or appropriatematerials so the structure feelsintegrated in the garden.

Such shelters, even in quite smallgardens, become destinations. Theyare somewhere to take your bottle ofwine, sit down and drink it.

You can go and listen to theafternoon play or to your favouritemusic – or even hear the footballbroadcast live on a Saturdayafternoon.

Of course, the most ubiquitous ofthese garden buildings is the shedand the British fascination with andlove for their sheds is peculiar to us.It's an institution.

Most sheds purport to be workplaces, many are potting shedswhere some serious seed-sowingand cutting-taking is carried out.

Some are storage only, where thedoor is opened, tools thrust insideand the door closed firmly.

Greenhouses are justifiablypopular with gardeners but untilyou've filled them to the gunwaleswith your favourite plants, I thinkthey are hard to personalise andmake decorative.

My potting shed is bigger thanmost – I'm not showing off, it had tobe big because it is the same shed I

had when I ran a nursery. Mypotting bench is about 8ft by 4ft – it'sNeil's old work bench and as sturdyas can be.

When the shed stood on my oldnursery, there were very often threeof us standing around the pottingbench with a huge pile of compostin the centre.

We grew literally thousands ofplants for the nursery and, althoughit was never a production line, thewhole thing had to be run asefficiently as possible.

Young plants were transferred

from modules and small pots intobigger ones and then they werecarried out and put into two tunnelsthat used to run alongside thegarden shed.

If I seem a little nostalgic about it,then it's because it is quite difficultto get out of the habit of propagatingplants when you have done it for 30years.

When we had to move, the shedwas taken apart and each piece wasmoved individually. It took fivestrong men to carry each sidebecause each piece had to be taken

across the field with no mechanicalhelp. Now the shed is reassembledat the bottom of the garden at GlebeCottage and Neil has installedwindows at the back of it for me,opposite the doorway.

There really are no dark hiddencorners any more as the shed isnow open, light and airy – but Idon't need it for the privacyanyway.

The British have a well-knownobsession with the garden shed, butit's not the only place you can pausefor peace and quiet

We British adore our sheds,but something a little moreadventurous could be justwhat your garden needs

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QWHERE can I buyhonesty seed? I really

love the look of the plant butI'm having real problemsfinding it. And is this the righttime to sow it if I get some?

ACHILTERN SEEDS lists itand you should also be

able to find it at most good

garden centres.You can sow it in a tray or,

now that it has warmed up abit, out in the open ground aswell.

You should transplant itlater from the tray to itsgarden site, and it will flowernext year.

Q LAST week, Sue Bakerasked if her agapanthus

would stop flowering if sherepotted it.

A AGAPANTHUS dobenefit from repotting.

Tease out the side roots, add aloam-based compost andtransfer into a bigger pot.

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Planbeebumbledclaim campaigners

THE recent banningof someunpronounceable

pesticides has sent abuzz through the genteelworld of beekeeping andthrust the humblehoneybee into the heartof a furious row betweenbig business, farming,politics and theenvironmentalmovement.

What happens next inthis dispute could havemajor consequences forall of us as well as thebees.

How this unassuminginsect became embroiledin such a furore is downto neonicotinoidpesticides.

Since their arrival in theearly 1990s,neonicotinoids (neonics),initially lauded for beingsafer than theirpredecessors, haveremained more or less outof the public spotlight.

But rumblings thatthese pesticides harm thehealth of honeybees havebeen increasing for thelast few years.

A report by theEuropean Food SafetyAgency earlier this yearconcluded thatneonicotinoids posed a“high acute risk” topollinators.

Despite oppositionfrom the UKGovernment, the EU hasacted and placed atemporary two-year banon the use of threeneonicotinoids –imidacloprid,clothianidin andthiamethoxam.

So what is it aboutneonics that has sentenvironmentalists intouproar?

Neonics are applied toseeds so they enter everypart of the growing plantas it develops – making itpoisonous to pests suchas aphids.

But this presencethroughout the wholeplant means the pesticideis present in pollen andcomes into direct contactwith honeybees andother pollinating insects.

Over the last decade,bee populations havecrashed around theworld. Some scientificstudies have claimed thatneonics have a sub-lethaleffect on bees – theydon’t kill them outrightbut can subtly affect theirbehaviour, leading todeclines in the long run.

Bee declines are a bigdeal. Honeybees are saidto be responsible forpollinating aroundone-third of the world’scrop production; inEurope alone they areestimated to contributemore that £18.5 billionannually to agriculture.

Wildlife charity Buglife,which has been leadingcalls for the ban, arguesthat two years doesn’tgive bees long enough torecover.

Vanessa Amaral-Rogersfrom the charity explains:“Neonicotinoids have ahalf-life (time taken forthe chemical todisappear) in soil of overthree years, and will stillbe used in winter crops.”

And twoneonicotinoids –acetamiprid andthiacloprid – will remainin use despite the ban asthey are seen as lessharmful.

While manybeekeepers are opposedto neonics, their officialbody, the BritishBeekeepers Association,has “serious concerns”about the ban, arguingthat when it comes topesticides, it’s better thedevil you know, as thechemicals used in theirplace may have evenmore devastating effectson bee populations.

An ounce of honey would be enough to fuel a bee’s flight around the world

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■ Sheds, greenhouses and pergolas are all populargarden features that can serve as peaceful retreats

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AGENTS’CHOICE Liverpool

CROSBY,£225,000THIS spacious, three bedroom, semi-detached house has been renovated toa high standard.

Located in a highly desirable area,the property is close to ForefieldPrimary School and within walkingdistance of secondary schools.

On the ground floor, there is an hallwith cloaks and utility area off, lounge,sitting room with French doors to thegarden, and a kitchen/dining room.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, and amodern bathroom comprising a panelbath, low-level wc, and wash basin.

Outside the property, which has anEPC rating of D, has west-facinggardens, a detached garage anddriveway.

Additional benefits include doubleglazing and gas central heating. Nochain■ Abode, 0151 909 3003

AIGBURTH,oo £210,000THIS luxury, three bedroom, duplexpenthouse apartment is located withinclose proximity to Sefton Park.

Inside, the property has beentastefully decorated, and comprises ahall, lounge/dining room with livingflame gas fire, kitchen with integratedappliances, two bedrooms, a showerroom and en suite to the lower level.

A bespoke, solid wood staircase fromthe lounge leads to a mezzanine levelwith an additional sitting room, masterbedroom and modern, en-suite showerroom.

The property benefits from highceilings and a host of attractivefeatures throughout.■ Abode, 0151 601 3003

CITY CENTRE,£125,000SITUATED in the popular East Villagedistrict, this contemporary, penthouseapartment benefits from convenientaccess to a wealth of amenities.

Inside the apartment has beencompleted to a high specification, anda hall leads to a lounge/dining roomwith French doors that open out to abalcony with stunning views towardsthe Roman Catholic Cathedral. Thecontemporary kitchen is fitted with arange of stylish units and appliances,and there are two bedrooms (masterwith en suite), plus a main bathroom.

The apartment is alarmed and hasan intercom entry system and secureparking.

The property, which has an EPCrating of C, is currently tenanted fromAugust 2011 under an AssuredShorthold Tenancy agreement.■ Venmore, 0151 236 4400

MOSSLEY HILL,£310,000THIS traditional, four bedroom,semi-detached, family home boasts agarage and gardens.

On the ground floor, a hallway givesaccess to a front lounge with baywindow and a rear lounge with a livingflame gas fire and patio doors to thegarden. There is also a kitchen/ dinerfitted with a range of units, as well as agas hob, electric double oven,integrated fridge, integrated freezer,integrated washing machine andintegrated dishwasher.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms,and a family bathroom.

Outside a driveway provides off-roadparking, plus there is a garage and reargarden with a lawn, two patio areasand open views over CalderstonesFields.

The property has an EPC rating of E.■ Venmore, 0151 733 9000

WEST DERBY,£177,000IN a much sought-after area, this threebedroom mews house offers easyaccess to schools, shops and leisurefacilities at Croxteth Country Park.

The well-presented property,formerly a dairy, boasts a wealth ofcharacter features and a viewing isrecommended.

Downstairs, the accommodationcomprises, a reception hall, lounge,study and fitted kitchen.

To the first floor is a master bedroomwith en suite facilities, plus two furtherbedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside, the property, which has anEPC rating of E, boasts a communalcourtyard and garage.■ Sutton Kersh, 0151 256 7837

WAVERTREE,£450,000THIS substantial, four bedroomdetached family home is located in adesirable area and boasts a good-sizedrear garden.

Inside comprises a reception hall,cloaks/wc, lounge, sitting room withFrench doors, study, morning roomand contemporary kitchen fitted with arange of units, integrated electric oven,gas hob, and microwave.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, withbedroom two boasting a range of fittedfurniture including wardrobes, adressing table unit and chest ofdrawers. A bathroom and separate wccompletes the accommodation.

Externally a block paved drivewayprovides off road parking, and there isa garage and delightful rear garden.

The property is offered with nochain.■ Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

ORRELL PARK,£156,950THIS very well presented, fourbedroom, detached house is located ona popular, private estate close to OrrellPark.

On the ground floor, a hall leads to acloakroom, spacious through-loungeand a fitted kitchen with utility area.

To the first floor, there is a masterbedroom with en-suite bathroom, plusthree further bedrooms, and a familybathroom. Additional benefits includedouble glazing, and gas centralheating.

Outside the property has good sizedgardens to the front and rear, with offroad parking and a garage. Theproperty has an EPC rating of C.■ James Kristian, 0151 933 2313

BOOTLE,£62,500AVAILABLE for sale is this modern, twobedroom, ground floor apartment.

Inside, the accommodation brieflycomprises, a communal entrancehallway, open-plan lounge withkitchen/diner, and two bedrooms, aswell as a family bathroom.

In addition the property benefitsfrom double glazing, and gas centralheating.

Outside, the apartment boasts anallocated car-parking bay, and hasaccess to communal gardens. Theproperty, which has an EPC ra

ting of C, is offered with the addedbenefit of being available with nochain.■ James Kristian, 0151 933 2313

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No sale - no fees, no up-front fees and no tiein periods. Just a few reasons to choose Venmorein Liverpool.

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City Branch Sales 01512364400Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2SH

Ellerman Road, Liverpool£119,950● Second floor apartment ● Two double bedrooms● Balcony overlooking Lake ● Stylish Bathroom● Gas central heating system ● UPVC double glazedwindows ● Allocated parking ● Easy access to CityCentre ● EPC Rating: B

111 Old Hall Street, LiverpoolReduced to £95,000● 19th floor Apartment ● Stunning River &Estuary views ● One double bedroom area ● Openplan lounge/diner/kitchen ● Shower room ● EPCCurrent Rating: EER: 83, EIR: 79

Navigation Wharf, Liverpool£299,950● Three storey modern town-house ● Great viewsacross Liverpool Marina ● Occupying a corner plot● 3/4 Bedrooms ● En-suite Shower room / Downstairsw.c. ● Integral Garage ● Available with NO CHAIN!●● EPC Current Rating: EER: 66, EIR: 63

Church Road West, Walton£64,950● End terrace house ● Four bedrooms ● UPVCdouble glazed windows ● Gas central heatingsystem ● Downstairs w.c. ● Ideal for familyoccupancy ● AVAILABLE WITH NO CHAIN! ● EPCRating D

William Jessop Way, Liverpool£160,000● Superb 4th floor apartment ● Stunning viewsacross River Mersey ● Lounge with balcony ● Twodouble bedrooms ● Bathroom and Shower Room● Secure allocated parking space EPC Rating: B

Queensland Street, Liverpool£149,950● Stylish end of terrace house ● 3 bedrooms

● Garage; Gardens ● Conservatory ● Dining kitchen

● UPVC double glazing ● EPC Rating: C

Harebell Street, Kirkdale£30,000● End terrace house ● Requires repair andmodernisation ● UPVC double glazed windows● Gas central heating system ● Two bedrooms● Through lounge/dining room ● Available withNO CHAIN ●● EPC Rating: E

Cornwallis Street, Liverpool£79,950● One bedroom apartment ● Undercroft parking● Close to City centre ● One double bedroom● Lounge/diner ● Tenanted under A.S.T. agreement●● EPC Rating: E

Hatton Garden, LIVERPOOL£145,000● Duplex Penthouse Apartment ● Two doubleBedrooms ● Two Bathrooms ● Fitted Kitchen● Secure Underground Parking Space ● Balconywith City views ● NO ONGOING CHAIN! CurrentEPC ratings: EER 57, EIR 63

The Collegiate, Liverpool£109,950● Superb ground floor apartment ● One doublebedroom (Mezzanine level) ● Walk-in Wardrobe● Modern re-fitted kitchen ● Decked terrace areato rear ● Secure car parking space ● Highlyrecommended! ●● EPC Rating D

Calder Road, Liverpool£69,950● Ideal buy to let investment opportunity ● 4bedroom end of terrace ● Rear garden ● UPVCdouble glazing ● Electric heating ● Cul-de-saclocation

Feltwell Road, Anfield£64,950● Rental income of £5720 p.a. ● Potential grossyield over 10% ● 3 bedroom mid terrace house● Through Lounge/dining room ● Gas centralheating system ● UPVC double glazed windows

Burroughs Gardens, LiverpoolReduced to £66,000● Two bedroom first floor apartment ● Throughlounge/diner ● Secure gated parking ● Doubleglazed windows ● Security alarm system ● Electricheating system ● Available with NO CHAIN! ●● EPCrating C

Yew Tree Close, West DerbyReduced to £125,000● Three bedroom semi-detached house ● Cul-de-sac location ● Requires modernising ● Great familyhome ● Spacious rear garden ● Not overlookedfrom rear ●● EPC Current Rating: EER: 59, EIR: 55

Stowell Street, LiverpoolReduced to £115,000● Ground floor apartment ● Two bedrooms● Lounge/diner ● Fitted kitchen ● Stylish modernbathroom ● Economy 7 heating ● Attractivecentral atrium ●● EPC Rating: D

Westminster Road, LiverpoolOffers Over £15,000NOTICE OF OFFERFlat 6, 147 Westminster Road, Liverpool L4 4LWWe would advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £16,000. Any personwishing to increase on this offer should notify the agents of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts.Venmores - Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2SH, Tel: 0151 236 4400

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ROXBURGH STREET | L4£59,950● Terraced House, Three Bedrooms● Two Reception Rooms● Modern Kitchen● Upstairs Bathroom● Gas Central Heating● Ideal First Home● Investment Opportunity● No Chain

HAHNEMANN ROAD | L4£75,000● Cash Purchasers Only● Mid Town House● Three Bedrooms● Through Lounge Diner● Kitchen/Diner● On Street Parking● Rear Paved Garden

THE REACH | L3£75,000● First Floor Apartment● Two Bedrooms● Open Plan Living Area● Modern Fitted Kitchen● Bathroom/W.C.● Juliette Balcony● No Chain

BRAMPTON DRIVE | L8£675 PCM● Three Bedrooms● Terraced● GCH● Double Glazing● Close to City Centre● Inspection recommended

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BEDFORD STREET SOUTH | L7£80,000● Third Floor Duplex Apartment● One Bedroom● Open Plan Living Area● Double Glazed Sash Windows● Close to University● Residents Parking● First Time Buyers Only

LANCASTER STREET | L5£92,000● Mid Town House● Three Bedrooms● Modern Kitchen● Living Room● Double Glazing● Gas Central Heating

HARKBRIDGE DRIVE | L7£124,950● Semi Detatched Bungalow● Two Bedrooms● Open Plan Living Area● Modern Kitchen● Front and Rear Gardens● Driveway No Chain

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NEWHOMESBy Katie McLoughlin

MovingmadeeasierL

OVELL has a range ofways to make gettingonto the property laddereasier at its Sevenoaksdevelopment in Rock

Ferry.One of the incentives offered at

the Wirral site is Help to Buy,which makes owning a homeeasier and more affordable thanever before so potential buyerscan break out of the rental cycle.

Prices range from £120,995 to£130,995 for a selection of threebedroom homes at Sevenoaks, onBedford Road.

The Help to Buy scheme couldmake moving home easier as thescheme reduces the initial cost ofowning a home by 20% and helpsthose wishing to take their first ornext step onto the propertyladder. Customers at the populardevelopment can defer paying20% of the initial price. Theoutstanding balance is covered byan equity loan from theGovernment.

All properties at thedevelopment come complete withmodern fitted bathrooms andkitchens, giving them the edgeover second-hand homes.

With the potential to saveresidents even more money ontheir fuel bills, the homes alsoinclude a number of eco-friendlyfeatures such as energy efficientgas boilers.

And, as an extra incentive, thehomes at Sevenoaks are ready tomove into, with carpets, blinds

and white goods included, savinghomebuyers even more moneywhile offering a hassle-free move.

Anne-Marie O’Doherty, fieldsales manager for Lovell, said:“Homebuyers often think thatwhen a home has an affordableprice tag that there won’t be anyroom for luxuries. However, wehave proved this theory wrongwith the impressive high-standardthat the homes are finished to,

combined with added extrasincluding carpets, blinds andwhite goods.

“With the addition of the Helpto Buy offer, we’re makingmoving home easier and moreaffordable than ever before. Thescheme is an ideal option forpeople who thought they hadbeen priced out of the propertymarket. It makes moving possiblefor many who may have

otherwise been unable to do so.But we can also tailor incentivesto suit different purchasers’ needsand there’s no obligation forthose who just want to visit oursite and find out more.”■ Visit the marketing suiteand show homes at Sevenoaks,off Bedford Road, Rock Ferry,Thursday to Monday 10am-5pm,call 0151 644 9906 or visitwww.lovellnewhomes.co.uk.

Take these steps and you’llbecome more ‘mortgage fit’DAVID Wilson HomesNorth West is urgingLiverpool homebuyers toget ‘mortgage fit’ to avoidmissing out on the Help toBuy scheme, announced inthe 2013 Budget.

In order to help localhomebuyers make themost of the scheme, whichis available at DavidWilson Homes’ Liverpooldevelopments, the house-builder has published sixtop tips to enablecustomers to get mortgagefit and avoid missing outon the home they want.

Steve Jackson, salesdirector at David WilsonHomes North West, said:“The Help to Buy schemeis the biggest singledevelopment in thehousing market for the last

five years and is alreadyleading to surgingnumbers of enquiries.

“However, in order tobenefit from the scheme,customers must be eligiblefor a mortgage, and we’reencouraging homebuyersto take a few simple stepsto improve their creditscore and make themmore attractive to lenders.”

1. Check your creditscore: You can do thisonline with the two maincredit reference agencies,Experian and Equifax.Ensure all information iscorrect and if it isn’t,request they change it.

2. Know your limits: Ifyou have existing creditsuch as credit cards andloans, ensure you keep upthe minimum repayments

and try not to get too closeto your credit limit.

3. Family connection: Ifa family member, partneror housemate has a poorcredit score, keep yourfinances separate.

4. It’s all in your history:As many as one in 10 hasno credit history and areoften viewed as lesscredible, as lenders haveno information to basetheir decision on.

5. Get on the electoralroll: This can show lendersyou have a ‘stable’ lifestyle.

6. Be consistent: Doublecheck your application andbe consistent.■ David Wilson Homeshas developments inKirkdale – call 08448113366 or visitwww.dwh.co.uk.

■ Homes at Sevenoaks comewith carpets and white goods

■ David Wilson Homes' Claremount Gardens development in Kirkdale

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THIS modern, three bedroom end rowhouse is located in a popularresidential area.

In brief, the accommodationcomprises a cloaks/wc, lounge, anddining room, as well as a fitted kitchenwith a gas hob, oven, fridge, freezer,and washing machine. There is also amaster bedroom with an en-suiteshower room, plus two furtherbedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property, which has the addedbenefit of including carpets andcurtains, is being offered on anunfurnished basis. Additional benefitsinclude gas central heating and doubleglazing. No pets or DSS preferred.■ Bakewell & Horner, 0151 638 6313

SITUATED in a cul-de-sac offBroadway Avenue is this substantial,four bedroom semi-detached home.

The property is within the catchmentareas of good schools, and has gascentral heating and UPVC doubleglazing.

Downstairs is a hall with cloakroomoff, two good sized living rooms, plus afitted kitchen/breakfast room.

Upstairs are three well proportionedbedrooms, in addition to a bathroomwith separate wc. A further bedroom islocated on the second floor.

Outside are gardens to the front andrear. The property is being offered onan unfurnished basis.■ Boughey & Dalziel, 0151 638 6255

ATTRACTIVE and spacious, this twobedroom, first floor apartment formspart of a Victorian villa offeringstunning views over Sefton Park.

Inside comprises an open-planlounge/dining area, modern fully fittedkitchen, as well as two doublebedrooms and a large bathroom.

Additional benefits include gascentral heating, period features, andeasy access to a wealth of amenities.

The property, which has an EPCrating of E, also has the use of a roofterrace with fantastic views of SeftonPark, plus there is allocated parking.

The apartment has been furnished toa high standard.■ Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923

AVAILABLE to let is this contemporary,two bedroom apartment which boastsstunning river views.

The apartment, located in theprestigious Kings Waterfrontdevelopment, is situated in the heart ofLiverpool’s King Dock and offers easyaccess to Liverpool ONE, as well as awealth of restaurants and bars.

In brief, the accommodationcomprises a lounge, brand new, highspecification fitted kitchen, twobedrooms (master with en-suite), anda contemporary bathroom.

Outside, secure parking is availableat extra cost. The property is beingoffered on an unfurnished basis.■ Venmore, 0151 236 4400

THIS attractive, two bedroom first floorapartment is in popular developmentThe Spinnakers on Riverside Drive.

Inside, the accommodation has beentastefully decorated throughout, andbriefly comprises an entrance hall,open-plan lounge and a kitchen withbreakfast area.

Two double bedrooms and afamily bathroom complete theaccommodation.

The property enjoys a great locationclose to Aigburth Cricket Ground andOtterspool Promenade.

Additional benefits include doubleglazing, electric heating and allocatedparking. The property is unfurnished.■ Abode, 0151 601 3003

AVAILABLE to let is this three bedroomdetached house.

The property, located in a verypopular residential area, is close toschools, shops and amenities.

Inside, the well plannedaccommodation briefly comprises anentrance hall, downstairs wc, lounge,dining room, and fitted kitchen. To thefirst floor are three bedrooms and afamily bathroom.

The property benefits from doubleglazing and central heating.

Outside is extensive parking to thefront, while to the rear is a garden partlaid to lawn. The property is beingoffered on an unfurnished basis.■ Abode, 0151 909 3003

AVAILABLE to let is this spacious, twobedroom apartment located in aprestigious Grade II-listed building.

Inside, the accommodation brieflycomprises an entrance hallway andopen-plan living room with a modernfitted kitchen, as well as a masterbedroom with en-suite shower room,second bedroom, and main bathroom.

The property benefits from 24-hourconcierge, plus parking which may beavailable to let via the managementcompany for an additional fee.

The apartment, which has an EPCrating of C, is furnished and boasts afantastic city centre location withinwalking distance of amenities.■ Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923

THIS attractive, two bedroom groundfloor apartment is located in a highlydesirable residential area.

Inside, the accommodation brieflycomprises an entrance hall and loungewith open-plan fitted kitchen whichhas integrated appliances and abreakfast bar area.

There are also two bedrooms, and amain bathroom with a white suite.

Outside the property offerscommunal gardens, together withallocated and visitors’ parking areas.

The property, which is carpetedthroughout, is unfurnished and boastsconvenient access to a wealth ofrestaurants, bars and shops.■ Venmore, 0151 734 6890

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ET in the heart of a leafysouth Liverpoolconservation area, thisGrade II listed Regencyvilla has an abundance

of charm and character.Built in the 1840s for the

Rathbone family, the semi-detached villa was later inhabitedby the Lord Lieutenant ofMerseyside, Henry Cotton.

The house has a wealth ofperiod features, including ironbalconies, original windowshutters and stucco render.

Situated in the GrassendalePark area, this historic homeenjoys easy access to CressingtonPark train station and boastsviews of the River Mersey.

A vestibule with stained glasswindows provides entry to thissubstantial home, with an invitinghall with deep skirting boards,wide architraves and a corniceceiling, leading to a cloakroom/wc and three reception room.

Both the drawing room anddining room have French doorswith original shutters, along withoriginal cornicing and picturerails. The study has an originalmantelpiece and a sash window

providing a view over the maturerear garden. A kitchen/diningarea completes the ground floor.Again, the kitchen enjoys pleasantviews over the rear garden.

A grand staircase leads to thefirst floor, where there are fourbedrooms. The master bedroom

enjoys stripped wood flooring, asash window and a contemporaryfitted en-suite with a doubleshower cubicle and heated towelrail. A large double bedroom,bedroom two also has an en-suitewith a bath and separate showercubicle. A family bathroom with

contemporary suite completes thefirst floor. The property also has acellar, split into seven rooms.

Outside is a double garage andestablished gardens with lawns,flowerbeds, trees and views.■ Grassendale Park, £750,000;Venmore, 0151 733 9000

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IF you’ve watched one episodeof Grand Designs too manyand have been bitten by theself-build bug, be preparedfor a bumpy ride.

While you’ll (hopefully) build thehome of your dreams, it can be along, stressful and expensiveprocess and there are lots of thingsto consider before the building workcan begin.

Unless you’re able to section offpart of your garden and getplanning permission to build on it,you’ll obviously need a plot of land.

Finding a plot that already hasdetailed planning permission for ahouse will remove much of the risk,but, of course, it’s unlikely to be thehouse you want.

Unless the plans can be changed,you may prefer to take a risk on aplot without planning permission,or with outline planning permission– this grants permission on theprinciple that the land can bedeveloped, while detailed planningspecifies the design of the building.

Finding a suitable plot can be a

struggle, especially in big cities.You can search for land onproperty websites such aswww.zoopla.co.uk andwww.rightmove.co.uk, where it’sfor sale through estate agents.

Land agents, who specialise inselling land, and auction housesare often a better bet, as arespecialist plot websites such asPlotSearch whcih can be found atwww.buildstore.co.uk.

Local newspapers and propertymagazines may contain ads forland for sale, or you could place a“land wanted” ad.

You could even drive or cyclearound your search area, lookingfor land that’s for sale or may besuitable as a building plot.

Don’t discount derelict buildings– knocking something down andstarting again can be a good way toget a great plot, and sometimes theproperty doesn’t have to be derelictfor the numbers to stack up.

As well as the location andchances of obtaining planning

permission, consider the true valueof the land (or rather its value toyou) and how you can get servicesand vehicles to it.

Poor access will make the projectharder and more expensive, andcould even stop it from getting offthe ground.

As well as a plot, a good architectis essential. Not only will theytranslate your vision into reality,they can also enhance it with ideasof their own, coming up with thingsyou hadn’t thought of and solvingproblems.

Even once the plans are done, agood architect is invaluable, as theycan help you obtain planningpermission, can manage the buildand the pre-build process, and cansource and manage the variousprofessionals and contractorsneeded.

While you can do this yourself,it’s not something to berecommended for noviceself-builders, although it doesn’tseem to deter most of those featuredon Grand Designs.

Wantthethrillofbuildingyourownhome?Thefirst stepsare findingaplotof landandagoodarchitect, saysJULIAGRAY

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The steam kills 99.9% ofbacteria and germs. Thewater tank is also adetachable handheld steamcleaner, which is a stroke ofgenius.

It comes with differentattachments for differentjobs and can be used forcleaning everything fromgreasy ovens to grimy grout.

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