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Homeof theWeekGlenton Park, LittleNeston on the market for£499,950

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GUIDE ... tohome improvement

PARQUET FLOORING: Looks great with varnish

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FOLLOW these tips to make sureyour varnish stands the test of time.Firstly, to prepare new bare woodenflooring, leave it to acclimatise inthe room where it’ll be laid (to avoid

shrinking and swelling) for a couple ofweeks. Lightly sand it along the grain,taking care not to damage or scratch thesurface.● Brush and vacuum up the sanding dust,then remove any dirt and grease withmethylated spirits or cellulose thinners,

using a lint-free cloth.● For best results, use a good quality rolleror brush, and stir the varnish thoroughlybefore and during use. Clear the room andstart varnishing in the corner furthest fromthe door, so you can varnish your way out.Work quickly, coating three to four boardsat a time to avoid overlaps. Finish in thedirection of the grain.● Lightly sand the first coat of varnish(when completely dry) to remove any debrisand raised grain. Clean off the sanding dustbefore applying further coats.● When you’ve finished varnishing, waitbefore using the room and putting thefurniture back in to ensure the varnish hashardened fully. The drying and hardeningtimes will vary from product to product(water-based varnishes dry most quickly),so consult the manufacturer’s instructions.For more hints and tips, visitwww.sadolin.co.uk

Protect bare woodenfloorboards or parquet withvarnish to get years of goodlooks and durability, saysJulia Gray

● IF ONE of your New Year’sresolutions is to decorate

your home, check out the PaintMate Pro roller, currently reducedto £24.99. Unusually, you pour thepaint into the roller (it can hold upto 1ltr), rather than rolling it in thepaint, so you don’t need a painttray and you don’t have a problemwith drips.

The paint takes a while to comethrough once you’ve filled up theroller, and you need to press quitehard when using it, but it’s a lotless messy than a conventionalroller, especially if you’re usingrunny paint.

The roller comes with lots ofaccessories, including a measuringjug to fill it up, an extension poleto reach up high, and paint padsfor the fiddly bits. The Paint MatePro is available fromwww.jmldirect.com

● ROBBIE Williams hastopped a poll of

celebrities who people wouldmost like to help out in anemergency this winter.

David Beckham followedclosely behind, with X Factorjudge and Take Thatfrontman Gary Barlowcoming third.

Adrian Chiles, EamonnHolmes and Piers Morgancame bottom of the poll, butCarol Vorderman, KirstieAllsopp and Alan Sugar faredbetter.

The survey, of 3,000 people,was carried out by duct-tapespecialist Duck Tape.

● MEANWHILE, some 35%said they do nothing to

prepare their home or car forwinter. This is despite the fact thata fifth of people have had to claimon their insurance in previouswinters for problems with theirhome or car.

Two-thirds of those surveyedthink the unpredictability of Britishweather is why they tend to suffermore mishaps during winter.

The average homeowner willhave to contend with a problemwith their home’s boiler, a gardenfence blowing down and twoinstances of leaky roofs orwindows. You have been warned!

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Upsizing to settledown incosyhome fit for young family

MOVING IN: Kate Garner, Daniel Murphy and daughter Olivia at Countryside Properties' development in Norris Green

WITH the arrival oftheir baby daughter,Olivia, DanielMurphy and KateGarner decided it

was finally time to upsize fromtheir two-bedroom apartment to abrand new family home.

Both found buying a house a bigstep and admit they were a little bitdaunted.

But now they are the proudowners of a three-bedroomsemi-detached home in NorrisGreen and can’t wait to move into itin spring.

Kate says: “With the arrival ofour daughter, we thought it was agood time to look at settling downin a family home.

“We want to have more childrenand upsizing from our two-bedroomapartment means that we can growour family with all the space weneed.

“Norris Green Village is also inan ideal location for me to get towork at a nearby hospital. It's justperfect.”

Daniel, 26, and Kate, 27, both keyworkers in Liverpool, had beenrenting their flat in Walton.

They bought their first homethrough FirstBuy, the equity loanscheme which provides first timebuyers with an affordable route intothe property market.

The couple now hold the keys totheir brand new home StalisfieldAvenue on Countryside Properties’Norris Green Village development.

Through FirstBuy, eligible firsttime buyers can purchase 100% oftheir new property with theassistance of an equity loan of up to20% of the full purchase price. Theloan is jointly funded by the Homesand Communities Agency (HCA)and Countryside Properties andremains interest free for five years.*

Daniel says: “When Kate and Idecided to take the big step and ownour own place, we had heard aboutCountryside Properties’ schemes tohelp first time buyers and so we

went down to the sales office.“It's quite daunting when you

decide to buy a house and we reallyappreciated the guidance we got.Buying through FirstBuy not onlymeant that we could afford our ownplace, but we got so much supportand advice throughout the wholeprocess.

“The sales team were helpful andwe owned our own home in amatter of weeks. Who knew it couldbe so simple?”

For a three-bedroom home atNorris Green Village, priced at fullmarket value of £127,000, first-timebuyers who take advantage ofFirstBuy can receive an equity loanof up to 20%, equating to £25,400.

Through the scheme, buyers needonly contribute a further 5%deposit towards the home’s deposit,equating to £6,350; and raise amortgage for the remaining 75%,equating to £95,250.*

It forms part of Liverpool CityCouncil’s £200m regeneration of thearea in north Liverpool, and is nowin its second phase following thelaunch of the development in Marchlast year.

Peter Vella, Regional Sales andMarketing Director at CountrysideProperties, adds: “There are manybuyers like Daniel and Kate whoreally want to own their own homebut can’t afford to buy through thetraditional route due to the hefty

deposits required. It’s reassuringthat FirstBuy is helping to assistthose in need.”

Daniel, Kate and Olivia are noweagerly looking forward to movinginto their brand new property inspring 2012. Daniel continues: “It’squite exciting to know our newhome is being built right now.

“One of the things that appealedto us about buying a new-buildhome was to know that we’d be thefirst ones to live there. It will be acomplete blank canvas for us to justput our own stamp on.”

And, for a limited time only,buyers at Norris Green Village willbenefit from Love Our Spec, thedeveloper’s enhanced package of

fixtures and fittings. Through LoveOur Spec, each home comes with afully fitted contemporary kitchen,including fridge-freezer and doubleelectric oven; a fully fitted whitebathroom suite and flooring fittedthroughout.

To showcase the stunning rangeof three-bedroom detached andsemi-detached homes, CountrysideProperties recently launched itsbrand new show village, open dailyfrom 11am until 6pm at 32Deanscales Road, Liverpool, L112XU. For further information or tobook an appointment with one ofthe sales team call 0151 226 7299 orvisit www.norrisgreenvillage.co.uk● Terms and conditions apply.

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SCOTS across the globewill be celebratingBurns Night on January25, with an evening ofmirth and merriment in

honour of the famous bard.Whether you’re hosting your

own Burns supper or feelinginspired to give your home ahighland kick, there are plenty ofways to do it.

Incorporating bold, traditionaltartan might not immediatelyappeal to the faint-hearted, butused judiciously, it can provide adelightful accent to a more mutedcolour scheme.

Add warmth and colour withchecked throws and lampshades,or make a statement by paperingone wall with a tartan printwallpaper.

Whether you prefer a punchyprimary palette of reds andgreens, or a fresherinterpretation such as acidlime-based wallpaper, there arelots of designs to choose from –and each will have a strikingeffect.

For those looking to flirt withthe trend’s fun side, choosekitsch, thrifty accessories,marking your entrance with aScottish flag doormat, or byadding a framed print or poster.

Ready to get the ceilidhstarted? Then plump for tartantableware and serve wee dramsin quirky glasses, which arebound to raise a smile.

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GUIDE ... to interiors

MyFirstHOME

KarlTatler,MD,KarlTatlerEstateAgents&KarlTatlerLettingsWhere was the family home you grew upin and what was it like?The family home was in Allerton, southLiverpool. It was a 1930s three bedroomsemi-detached house.

What is your clearest memory of thehouse?I was the youngest of two children resulting inme having the smallest bedroom. My dad and Ibuilt a homemade cabin-style bed to free upsome of the tiny floor space, I remember beingreally excited as I climbed the ladder for thefirst time!

Where was the first house you boughtyourself and what did it cost?My first house was in Aigburth, close to SeftonPark lake. It was a three bedroom characterterraced house built around 1910. I paid£34,000 for it, which reflected the upgradingwork that was required.

What made you want to buy it?I bought it because it still retained all theoriginal features, literally! I couldn’t afford amore expensive house at the time but fell inlove with the charm of the property andrelished the challenge of taking on such a bigrestoration project.

What are the most important featuresyou look for when buying a house?Location is such a cliché but it’s so important,particularly for price appreciation and resaleability. I also look at the potential of changingthe look or layout of a property or whether itcan be extended to adapt to changing familyneeds.

Are you a DIY trier or do you leave it tothe experts?I’m not afraid of getting my hands dirty. Myprevious experience working as a draughtsmanand the fact that I trained as a surveyor,combined with my dad being a structuralbuilding surveyor gave me the knowledge andconfidence to take on this sort of work. I’vetaken walls down and removed a chimneybreast before now – however, I leave plasteringand decorating to the experts!

What's the one thing you love mostabout your current house?The family kitchen is lovely, it is the hub of abusy home and where we spend most of ourtime.

BY JANET TANSLEY

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With Burns Nightapproaching,Gabrielle Faganhelps turn on thetartan charm with thisselection of Scottish-themed homeware

MESSAGE: Keep Calmand Wear Tartan Poster(A3), £1.95, Party Packs(www. partypacks.co. uk/01749 872 080)

A TOAST: SagaformRocking Whiskey Glasses,£14.85, Red Candy(www.redcandy.co.uk/ 0121224 7728)

DOG STOP: HamishScottie Dog Doorstop, £8,Matalan (www.matalan.co.uk/ 0845 330 3330)


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SERVED UP: Highland Roaster, from £34.95,Richard Bramble (www.richardbramble.co.uk/ 01935 815 236)

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BestOfTheBunchWinteraconite(Eranthishyemalis)THIS hardy perennialwith small, knobblytubers produces vibrantyellow flowers above aruff of bright greenleaves in winter, just at atime when everythingelse is dull and dank.

The native Europeanwoodland plants growto just 5-8cm (2-3in) inheight and look greatplanted in largenumbers under shrubsand deciduous trees.They do well in partialshade in any fertile soilwhich doesn’t becometoo dry in summer.

Plant tubers inautumn or buy plants‘in the green’ and plantwhen the soil is nottoo wet or frozen.

Thingstodothisweek● Enrich soil with compost where beansare to be grown.● Take root cuttings from orientalpoppies, Primula denticulata, eryngium,rhus, verbascum and Phlox paniculata.● Bring container-grown plants such ascamellias into a cold greenhouse forextra winter protection.● Take cuttings from greenhousechrysanthemums.● Buy in well-rotted farmyard manureor mushroom compost to mulchborders or dig into the soil.● Cover areas still to be dug with asheet of polythene to keep off drivingrain, ensuring it remains dry enough fordigging.● Continue planting trees, shrubs,hedging and roses.● Use cloches to protect alpine plants.● There’s still time to move shrubswhich have outgrown their allottedspace.● Order seeds and young plants frommail order companies.

Agarden is goodIF YOUR New Year’s resolutions

to lose weight and take upexercise are proving hard tosustain, a few hours a week inthe garden will not only give

you a head start to spring but mayhelp as part of a fitness programmetoo.

Raking leaves, digging, weedingand moving shrubs can all be doneat this time of year and will helpyou tone up.

Raking and forking helpsstrengthen arms and shoulders andtones the abdominal muscles, whiledigging and bending (from theknees, keeping the back straight) tomove or lift plants or pots can helptone thighs and buttocks.

“The thing to keep in mind isalways to try to do things to yourmaximum range of movements,”says Colin Holding, head coach ofWildfitness (www.wildfitness.com),a company which runstransformative fitness holidays.

He says sitting down is the worstposition for the human body,adversely affecting posture and thedigestive system and that ournatural sitting position is in fact afull squat.

Weeding beds and borders givesthe legs, hips and buttocks a goodworkout if you squat while youweed. Heavier work such asclearing brush and stacking woodcan give you the equivalent workoutto a light aerobics class.

“Get down as low as you can sothat your bottom is as close to yourheels as it can be. From thatposition you can do gardeningrather than getting down on yourknees,” he advises.

“When you stand up you will beusing your joints to their maximumrange of movements.”

From a squat position you canweed or plant and each time you

move along a border you stand upand then squat again.

“With deep squats, you use thebiggest muscles in your body – leg,thigh and hip muscles – and will aidlymphatic drainage, pumping outtoxins as you completely rely onmuscular movement for this.”

He also recommends justhanging. In between other tasks,

take time to find a high branch of atree and just hang from it to takeyour body weight.

“It’s great for posture and is goodfor shoulder strength.”

Balancing on one foot whilegardening, whether you aretrimming a hedge or sowing seedsin the greenhouse, also promotesstrength and confidence and keeps

the nervous system in goodcondition, he says.

Set yourself a 30-second timelimit to start and, as you progress,increase that and maybe even closeyour eyes, which makes balancingharder, he suggests.

Gardening can help thecardiovascular system, reduces therisk of high blood pressure, heart

disease, diabetes, obesity and othermedical conditions as well asburning calories, according to USresearch.

Half an hour’s digging can use up250 calories, weeding will burn 105calories, raking 100 calories andmowing the lawn 195, so thosegarden chores you’ve been puttingoff may help you squeeze into those

INVIGORATING: DIG THIS: All good for the earth as well as your health... inset, a prune or two is good for you

HARDY:Winteraconite

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GrowYourOwnfruittrees

LOW interest rates have enabledlenders to offer some of theircheapest ever deals, but there arewarning signs that borrowers willface a tougher struggle to meetlending criteria this year.

Mortgage payments in Englandand Wales averaged £494 a month or15.4% of home owners’ take-homepay last year, making deals at theirmost affordable for a decade,according to recent research fromBarclays Capital.

The proportion stood at its lowestsince the records began 10 yearsago, falling from a peak in 2008when monthly mortgage billsswallowed up more than a fifth oftake-home wages.

The Barclays study alsosuggested that most home ownerscould cope with the Bank ofEngland raising the base rate fromits historic 0.5% low.

It found that 83% of home ownerswould have room for manoeuvreshould interest rates, or theircircumstances, change.

Just under three-quarters ofthose studied said they had a planin place for when interest ratesstarted to rise, with around a thirdof these planning to cut “lifestyle”spending, including clothes,holidays and eating out, to offsetincreases, Barclays said.

Earlier this month, the Bank ofEngland predicted that lenderswould increase their mortgageranges further, but cautioned thatthis would be offset by tougherlending rules.

The Bank’s latest creditconditions survey found lenderswere planning to launch moreinnovative deals, particularly forthose who have smaller deposits.

This could help first-time buyers,

who have found themselves trappedin the rental sector and fell to theirlowest proportion of the housingmarket for nearly three years in theautumn of 2011.

However, lenders also predictedthat the credit scoring criteria forgranting loan applications would betightened in the first three months

of 2012 amid wider economicuncertainty and the fallout from theeurozone crisis, meaning loanapprovals could drop.

Despite the availability oflow-rate deals, the report said somelenders had revised downexpectations for households’disposable incomes and thereforethe affordability of taking out newloans.

Households have seen theirbudgets squeezed due to high livingcosts and the failure of wages tokeep up with rising bills, amid abackdrop of deterioratingemployment conditions.

While demand for lending forhouse purchase fell in the last threemonths of 2011, interest in thebuy-to-let market picked up,although lenders expected overalldemand to drop off slightly in thecoming quarter.

Lenders are also offering dealswhich appear more generous whenit comes to credit card borrowing.

Comparison website Moneyfactssaid balance transfer cards arecurrently offering the longestaverage interest-free deals onrecord, but warned that transferfees are at their highest typicallevels, standing at 2.93%.

Balance transfer cards aretypically offering 356 days ofinterest-free debt, compared with296 days in January 2008 at the startof Moneyfacts’ records.

Moneyfacts spokeswoman RachelSpringall said: “The long-termdebt-free deals available are anattractive pull to those looking formore time to repay a debt.

“However, customers shouldalways aim to repay the balancebefore the interest free deal runsout.”

Borrowersmay struggle this year, Bank says

1Fill upturnedflowerpotswith straw orshreddedpaper and

place them on top ofcanes close tovulnerable plants.These will trap them.Check the pots daily.

2Check outdark placeswhere theymay hideduring the

day and dispose of thoseyou see.

3Set beer traps.Dig a shallowdepression inthe soil for asmall saucer

so that the edge of thesaucer is level with thesoil surface. Pour in halfan inch of beer andempty the saucer daily,re-filling it with freshbeer.

jeans which have been on the tightside since Christmas.

“Changing the type of gardentools you use can also influencethe number of calories burned andwill also have cardiovascularbenefits,” says award-winninggarden designer David Domoney,who offers tips on how to get fitgardening on his website

STAY FRESH: Raking leaves in the garden is beneficial for you too

NOW is a good timeto plant new fruit treesand bushes, providedthe soil isn’t frozen ortoo wet when planting.If it is, wrap thedampened rootball orpot up the trees andstore them in a cool,frost-free shed until theweather improves. Inthe meantime, addplenty of organicmatter such ascompost or well-rottedmanure to the plantinghole.

If you’ve alreadyplanted young treesearlier on, add asprinkling of blood fishand bone to thesurface of soil aroundtree, cane and bushfruit, gently raking it into the ground. Also,add a mulch ofcompost to the newlyplanted trees to helpsuppress weeds andkeep moisture in theground.

www.daviddomoney.com.“For example, use a rake instead

of a leaf blower, take extra longstrides while raking or use short,quick motions, and keep the rakeclose to your body, switching sidesevery two to three minutes.”

Go for a push mower if you wanta more strenuous workout, ratherthan a power mower which will

make the job easier.Gardening will not only help

you physically, but psychologicallytoo. Working in the fresh air andbeing among trees and plantsreduces stress and relieves muscletension, studies have shown.

Remember your limitations,though. Many gardeners worrythat too much lifting in the gardenwill damage their backs.Obviously, if you are attempting tomove a really heavy object, ask forhelp.

“You need to keep an S-shapedspine position when lifting,sweeping or raking, changingsides regularly. Stand with yourback against a wall, with yourhead, shoulder blades, heels andthe base of your back (coccyx) alsotouching the wall. That will giveyou an idea of the ’S’ spineposition.

“Keep your shoulders back andlook at the horizon, notdownwards, when you squat, tohold the position,” says Domoney.

Work at a steady, constant speedto keep heart rate up at a set leveland don’t do too much of one thing– three hours’ digging is likely toresult in a lot of aches and pains.

Change positions regularly tomove from pruning to weeding ortry to alternate which hands youuse.

Do the less strenuous gardeningchores such as tidying up or alittle light pruning to warm upand get the muscles moving andthe same when you cool down, headvises. If you tire halfwaythrough, take a break.

“Listen to your body. Don’t wearyourself out because that’s mainlywhen you’ll injure yourself,” headds.

With a little effort two or threetimes a week in the garden, you’llsoon have your New Year’sresolution to get fit back on track –without a gym in sight.

foryou!

FRUIT TREE:Now is the time toplant... if not toocold or wet

BANK: Predicts wider range ofmortgages


by JANET TANSLEY

HOMEof theWeek

This bungalowworkson somany levelsTHE problem with some

bungalows is that theycan look a little basic –but not this one! It hasall the advantages of

ground floor accommodationfor which most people desire asingle floor dwelling, but thisproperty, for sale with KarlTatler at £499,950, has got somuch more besides.

Situated in Glenton Park,Little Neston – with noongoing chain – this bungalowis amazingly spacious withfour/five bedrooms.

Beautiful sunny facinggardens are just some of themain selling points, alongwith ample off road parking.

The accommodationcomprises an entrance hall,lounge, dining room,conservatory, ‘L’ shapedmodern breakfast kitchen,utility, three ground floorbedrooms, a ground floorfamily bathroom, afamily/sitting room and

master bedroom with animpressive en suite bathroom.

The property is set at thehead of the cul de sac. A partglazed door leads to theentrance hall, from which isthe dining room.

Steps lead from the diningroom to the formal loungewhich is a large room with adouble-glazed sliding patiodoor leading out to theprinciple sunny facinggardens and a further doubleglazed and matching doorthrough to the conservatory.

The lounge has a featurefire place with inset livingflame gas fire, granite hearth,limestone surround andmantel and a high pitchdecorative-beamed ceiling.

The breakfast kitchen is struly roomy ‘L’ shaped spacewith a modern andcomprehensive range of wallbase and drawer units,

contrasting granite worksurfaces, a stainless steel oneand a half bowl sink unit withmixer tap over.

Integrated appliancesinclude a Bosch electric oven,further Bosch oven above,integrated dishwasher plusintegrated fridge, under unitlighting, tiled splash backs,complementary tiled flooringand a door through to theutility room.

The utility has wall andbase units, a roll edge worksurface, single drainer sinkunit with mixer tap over, tiledflooring and tiled splashback.

Ground floor bedroom twolooks out onto the patio andgarden, and has built inwardrobes and storagecupboards, along with a covedceiling.

There is an ensuite showerroom with a tiled showercubicle with mains Mirashower unit, and back to thewall vanity furniture

incorporating a low flush WCand wash hand basin, vanityunit above with mirroredfronted doors, concealedlighting and shaver point,heated towel rail, part tiledwalls and tiled flooring.

Bedrooms three and fouralso have built in wardrobesand coved ceilings.

The family bathroom has alow level WC, pedestal washhand basin, ‘p’ shaped bathwith shower over andobscured double glazedwindow to the front.

But here is yet anothersurprising feature about thisproperty.

To the dormer first floor isa family sitting room and abeautiful master bedroomwith views over the DeeEstuary to the Welsh Hills.

It has an extra skylightwindow, access to the eavesspace, a built in wardrobe plussecret doors through to the ensuite bathroom.

The stunning bathroom hasa central double-ended rolltopped bath, back to the wallvanity furnitureincorporating a low flush WCand wash handbasin, achromed heated towel rail,and access to the remainder ofthe loft space plus two skylight windows.

This lovely property is setback from the road at the headof the cul-de-sac, having alawned garden withwell-stocked retained borders,a sandstone rockery area andpebbled driveway, a doublegarage and pergola to side.

At the rear, and stretchingaround to the side, arewell-stocked retained bordersplus a patio area and pebbledwalkway, together with afurther raised paved patioarea and storage shed.

For further details contactKarl Tatler Estate Agents on0151 342 2300 or log ontowww.karltatler.com

Morehouseson themarketMORE new houseswere put up for sale inDecember but“unrealistic” askingprices are expected tohinder transactions, asurvey revealed thisweek.

The number of newinstructions edgedhigher for the thirdmonth in a row,according to the RoyalInstitution ofChartered Surveyors(RICS), suggesting thatmore sellers werecoming on to themarket in time for thenew year.

The surveysuggested that houseprices continued to fallin the month but at theslowest rate since June2010.

London was the onlyarea to experiencehouse price rises,while the WestMidlands, Humbersideand Yorkshire sufferedthe biggest falls.

A balance of 21% ofsurveyors expectfurther falls nationallyover the next threemonths.

RICS housingspokesman Ian Perrysaid: “The increasingnumber of prospectivesellers who placedtheir homes on themarket in December isa positivedevelopment, as a lackof stock has been a bigissue in some parts ofthe country.

“But with salesexpectationsremaining flat, it isimportant thatvendors are realistic intheir pricing if theywish the sale to gothrough in good time.”

He added that salesexpectations forcoming months werealso “fairly subdued”because of “continuingproblems with theeconomy and theongoing instability inthe eurozone”, whichwere weighing heavilyon the housing market.The lack of mortgagelending was still actingas a drag.

The survey alsorevealed that salesactivity “held uprelatively well” in thefinal quarter of 2011despite the gloom.

BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW: The property at Glenton Park, Little Neston


CHOICEAgents’ Liverpool

Melling,£279,995WITH splendid views of farmland andnew to the market is this attractive,extended detached house.

The accommodation briefly comprises alounge, sitting room, kitchen/utilityroom, well proportioned conservatory,four bedrooms, en-suite facilities andfamily bathroom, plus gardens to the frontand rear.

The property further benefits fromdouble glazing and gas central heatingand is ideally situated close to schools,shops and within easy access of transportlinks.● Loc8, 0151 526 0021

Docks, £184,950THIS is a two bedroom apartment situatedon the second floor of this much sought-after warehouse development on thewaterfront.

The development is situated adjacent tothe prestigious Albert Dock complex,which is home to a selection of stylishbars and restaurants.

The property features exposed brickwork to the barrel vaulted ceilings andboth the kitchen and bathroom fittingshave been replaced in recent years.

There is also a secure allocated carspace with remote controlled access, plusriver views.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 236 2332

Walton,£94,995THIS three bedroom town house occupiesa prominent position on Sandyville Road.

The property is positioned off QueensDrive, within easy walking distance oflocal shopping facilities.

It benefits from double glazing andcentral heating and the accommodationcomprises an entrance hall with staircaseto the first floor, a lounge, dining roomand kitchen.

To the first floor there are threebedrooms and a bathroom with separatewc.

Outside there is an attractive reargarden with a concrete patio area.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 521 7383

Aigburth, £249,999SUTTON Kersh is pleased to offer for salethis sandstone cottage, formerly stables.

The attractive property brieflycomprises a hall, lounge, dining room,fitted kitchen, utility room, bathroom/wc,three bedrooms, and a separate wc.

The majority of the property is doubleglazed, as well as including gas centralheating.

Outside there is an attached garage/carport to the rear, plus rear gardens,which are mainly paved with surroundingflower and shrub borders, sandstone andtimber boundaries.

It is offered without a chain.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

City centre, £99,950THIS is a very stylish apartment, locatedon the sixth floor of a watersidedevelopment, within the Princes Dockenclosure.

The apartment enjoys city views andhas accommodation comprising anentrance hall, spacious lounge/diningarea with wooden flooring and an open-plan fitted kitchen, which has integratedappliances and polished granite worktops.

There is one double bedroom and alovely bathroom with white suite andcontemporary fittings.

The development also has a 24-hourconcierge service.● Venmore, 0151 236 4400

Kensington, £90,000SITUATED within the highly popularKensington Fields, this is a traditionalstyle mid-terrace house, withaccommodation laid over three floors.

The property is presently tenanteduntil May 2012.

To the ground floor there is an entrancehall, front lounge, rear dining room,kitchen and access to the cellar.

To the first floor there are two doublebedrooms, bathroom and an inner hallwith a staircase leading to the loft room.

Outside, there is an enclosed rear yard.● Venmore, 0151 236 4400

Blundellsands, £300,000HERE we have a detached family homesituated in a popular location close toCrosby village.

The accommodation comprises areception hall, two reception rooms and afitted dining kitchen.

To the first floor there are three doublebedrooms, the master bedroom having anen-suite shower room, and there is also afamily bathroom.

There are also lawned gardens and adriveway providing off-road parking andaccess to a garage.● Entwistle Green, 0151 924 2278

OldSwan,£77,950THIS three bedroom end terrace propertyis situated off Binns Road.

The property briefly comprises anentrance hall, lounge, dining room/kitchen, bathroom and rear garden.

Other benefits include gas centralheating and double glazing.

The property is located within walkingdistance to Old Swan shopping area,Wavertree Technology Park and trainstation. There is also easy access to themotorway network.

The property is offered for sale with nochain and internal viewing isrecommended.● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 220 5020


Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2SH

● Third floor apartment

● One double bedroom

● Open plan Lounge/Diner/Kitchen

● PARKING SPACE INCLUDED

● Concert Square vicinity

● Available with NO CHAIN!

£59,995

Concert Street, Liverpool

● Mid terrace house

● Two bedrooms & Loft room

● Two reception rooms

● Kitchen & Bathroom

● UPVC double glazing and GCH

● Versatile accommodation

£90,000

Saxony Road, Kensington Fields

● Stylish 6th floor apartment

● City views

● 24 hour Concierge


● Spacious Lounge/dining/fitted kitchen

● Stylish Bathroom fittings and tiling

● Video intercom entry system

Reduced to £99,950

City Lofts, William Jessop Way

● End of terrace house

● Three bedrooms

● Two reception rooms

● Double glazed to the front

● Gas central heating system

£55,000

Ling Street, Kensington

● Fourth floor apartment

● 100% ownership


● Lounge/Diner/Kitchen

● Balcony

● Communal decked terrace


£84,950

The Cable Yard, Cheapside

● Ground floor Apartment with secure

allocated parking

● 2 Bedrooms and En-suite Shower room

● Beautifully presented accommodation

● Modern Fitted Kitchen

● UPVC double glazing and Gas Central

Heating

● Highly recommended!

£150,000

Quebec Quay, Southferry Dock

● Purpose Built Apartment

● Located on the first floor

● Two bedrooms

● Stairs and lifts to all floors

● Convenient access to the City Centre

● Electric heating throughout

● Available with no chain

● Contact the agent for viewing

£129,950

Dukes Terrace, Liverpool

● Two bedroom second floor apartment

● Fitted kitchen with oven/hob/hood

● UPVC double glazing & GCH

● En-suite Shower room

● Allocated parking space

● Good letting potential

Reduced to £72,950

The Paddocks, Walton

● Ground floor apartment

● Two bedrooms

● Well presented by owner

● Private patio area

● Within easy distance of City Centre

● Available with NO CHAIN

● Viewing highly recommended

● Ideal for owner occupier or investor

purchasers

£129,950

The Symphony, Stowell Street

● Superb two bedroom apartment

● Stylish Kitchen and Bathroom

● Convenient location for Hospitals and

Universities

● UPVC double glazing and electric heating

● Allocated and Visitor parking bays

£112,000

Gilmartin Grove, Liverpool

● Ground floor apartment


● Tastefully presented throughout

● Open plan lounge/diner/fitted kitchen

● Less than two miles from Liverpool City

centre

● Council Tax Band A!

£95,000

Tobacco Wharf, Commercial Road

● Bright and spacious apartment

● Located on third floor

● Two double bedrooms

● Open plan lounge/dining area/fitted kitchen

● Balcony with views across Liverpool

● UPVC double glazing

● Electric panel heaters

● Allocated space in secure car park


£112,000

Chancellor Court, Crown Street

● Modern two bedroom apartment


● Stylish Kitchen and Bathroom

● Convenient location for Hospitals and

Universities

● UPVC double glazing and electric heating

● Allocated and Visitor parking bays

● Highly recommended!

Reduced to £100,000

Gloucester Place, Gilmartin Grove

● Two double bedrooms

● Lounge

● Dining Hall

● Fitted Kitchen

● Ground floor Bathroom

● UPVC double glazed windows

● Gas central heating system


£69,950

Sleepers Hill, Anfield

● Fourth floor apartment


● Open plan lounge/fitted kitchen

● Balcony

● Double glazed windows

● Lift to all floors

● Easy access to city centre

£105,000

Peter House, Tithebarn Street


CHOICEAgents’ Lettings

Pensby,£875pcmTHIS extended semi-detached house issituated in a conveniently located area.

The house is finished to the highestspecification and must be viewed to befully appreciated.

There are two generous sized loungesand a well-equipped kitchen diner.

There are also four bedrooms, two withen-suite facilities, plus a bathroom.

The property also benefits from gascentral heating and double glazing.

Externally, there is off-road parkingand a landscaped garden.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 342 0051

Wavertree, £995pcmTHIS is a deceptively large terracedproperty located in Hereford Road, whichis situated in the popular residential areaof Liverpool 15.

The property comprises a lounge, fullyfitted modern kitchen, four bedrooms,modern family bathroom, central heatingand double glazed windows.

The property also benefits from beingfully furnished.

Viewings are highly recommended tofully appreciate this attractive andconvenient property, which is close to arange of amenities including shops andtransport links.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

Sefton Park, £850pcmON the market for let is this fabulous twodouble bedroom apartment boastingstunning views across beautiful SeftonPark.

The apartment is situated on the firstfloor and consists of two doublebedrooms, the master with an en-suite, amodern fully fitted kitchen, a spaciouslounge and two bathrooms.

The property boasts double glazing andgas central heating, plus secure allocatedparking.

This well-presented apartment alsocomes part-furnished.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

WestDerby, £695pcmTHIS attractive, well presented semi-detached property comes unfurnished andis situated in a popular residentiallocation.

The property comprises a hall, loungewith feature fire, open-plan dining room/fitted kitchen with built-in appliances,three bedrooms – one with fittedwardrobes – and a family bathroom.

Outside is a rear garden with deckedpatio area and ornamental stone area,plus a front garden with off-road parkingfor a number of vehicles.

The property also comes with doubleglazing and central heating.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923

City centre, £525pcmTHIS is a 12th floor apartment in thespectacular Beetham Tower – arecognised Liverpool landmarkconstructed by the Beetham organisation.

Services include CCTV security plusthe concierge services located within theimpressive ground floor entrance lobby.

The apartment is a type six studio, theaccommodation comprising a lounge area,raised bed deck with smoked glassprivacy screens, kitchen area fitted withcustom-designed units and integratedappliances, and a contemporary showerroom.● Venmore, 0151 236 4400

Wavertree, £525pcmTHIS two bedroom fully furnishedapartment is located off Mill Lane.

The property comprises a spaciouslounge with laminate flooring withmodern furnishings, a fully fitted kitchenwith all appliances including fridgefreezer, washer dryer, dishwasher andoven, a modern bathroom with threepiece suite and shower over the bath, plustwo double bedrooms with fittedwardrobes.

The property also comes complete witha secure entry system and allocatedparking.● Entwistle Green, 0151 734 5776

Wavertree, £500pcmTHIS three bedroom mid terracedproperty is located on Brookdale Road, offthe popular Smithdown Road.

The property comprises, to the groundfloor, a lounge, dining room and a fittedkitchen including white goods.

To the first floor there are threebedrooms and a family bathroom.

To the rear there is a yard, and theproperty also benefits from having doubleglazing and gas central heating.● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 281 8181

City centre, £550pcmON the market to let is this two bedroom,first floor apartment.

The property comprises a communalsecure entrance hall, reception room,fitted kitchen with integrated appliances,modern bathroom and two spaciousbedrooms.

Outside there is private parking at£25pcm extra, as well as delightfulcommunal gardens to be enjoyed.

Located on Crown Street, the propertyis in close proximity to the LiverpoolWomen’s Hospital and the University ofLiverpool, as well as shops and otheramenities.● Loc8, 0151 526 0021

Alternatively please call intoyou local office: Liverpool Postand Echo, PO Box 48, OldHall Street, Liverpool, L69 3EB

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MARINERS WHARF1 bed furn apt............. £500pcm2 bed furn apt ............. £650pcm

Lovely apts, riverside/marina views.Parking & landscaped gardens.Popular bar & restaurant.

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L4 Lind St......... 1 & 2 bed flatL4 Pendleton Rd..............3 bedL6 July Rd........................2 bedL20 Antonio St.................3 bedL20 Benedict St.....2 bed furn’dL21 Hartwell St................2 bedL21 Hawarden Grove.......3 bedL21 Seaforth Rd..............3 bedL36 Edinburgh Dr............3 bed.MANY PROPERTIES ACROSS.......LIVERPOOL AVAILABLE..................0151 928 9280............

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Tel 0151 428 0226

HUYTON WITH ROBY furn 1stf l oo r ap t , 3 bed , k i t chenoverlooking gardens, secureparking £650pcm inc heating,electric, water & Council tax,min 6mths tenancy, dep+refsreq’d. No pets. 0151 489 4695or 07816 190560.

L13 RONALD ST 2 bed hseconv ’d to 1 bed ups ta i r sbathrm. Alarm dg/ch carpetsg’tor/dep reqd £85pw.L7 Jesmond St 2 bed terr nicedecor alarm dg/ch, g’tor/dep req£85pcm 07836 689460

W A T E R L O O , B O O T L E ,ORRELL PARK, TUEBROOKFurnished studios & rooms from£57pw. All bills inc broadband.N0 DEPOSIT REQ. No DSS.Over 25. 0151 928 9280

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HOLLY RD L7 2 bed, veryspacious apart, in lge victorianhouse, dg/gch, alarm, commu-nal gdn, working profs only.Ref’s & dep req’d £475pcm07836 689460

L 1 1 & L 1 3 3 + 4 B E DPROPERTIES. £200 & move in.Must be working. For more infocontact Best Lettings 08455214087

WHISTON 1 bed apartment, ffto high spec, gch, dg, parkingspace, £100 pw. Dep andg u a r a n t o r r e q ’ d . 0 1 2 4 4571810 or 07702 430622.

L24 SUPERB 3 BED HOUSEC o m p l e t e l y r e n o v a t e d adecorated. New bathroom &kitchen. Gardens f & r. DG/GCH.Dss welcome. 07968 529818

L13 Stoneycroft, 2 bed plusstudy room flat, DG, GCH, partfurn, laminate flooring, £425pcm. 07973 931410.

L4 & L6 Rooms in lux sharedhouse would suit mature personfrom £55pw all incl. No DSS.07803 082999/ 260 7980

GATEACRE 2 dble bed newbuild apt. S/heaters, DG, modkitch & bath Secure parking.£500pcm 07962 130342

WALTON GRANGE middlefloor 2 bed apt, all mod cons,allocated pkg £475 pcm, bondreq. 07789 112 548

L15 STANDALE RD 2 bedhouse. DG. GCH. No Deposit.D S S o k a y . G − T O R r e q .£450pcm. 07748 906692.

MAGHULL 3 bed semi, partfurn, quiet cul de sac, close toamenities, £850 pcm, refsreq’d. Tel: 0151 526 3006.

ALLERTON 2 bed flat, f/furn,CH, suit couple or single, noDSS, £450 pcm. Tel: 0151 4244441.

OLD SWAN furnished room inshared accomm, £65pw, inclbills and cleaner. No DSS. 0151286 0137.

L20 modern bright 1st floor s/cflat, kitchen, bathroom, livingroom, bedroom, £395pm.07597 340169.

L5 CONWAY ST 1 bed, 7thfloor apt, secure parking, un-furn, gym, £450 pcm. 0151932 9655 or 07883 081 715

EVERED AVENUE, RICELANE 4 bed terrace property,CH, £600 pcm & 1 monthdeposit. Tel: 07799 063601.

CROXTETH 3 bed semi. 5yrsold. Fitted Kit/Bathroom. GCH.DSS considered. £525pcm.07985 283926.

HUYTON/ROBY 3 bed house,unfurn ished, gch, garden,detatched garage £530pcm.07958 474385

WOOLTON VILLAGE L25 Lux1 bed, 2nd floor flat, furn,intercom, parking, no DSS,£500pcm. 07514 022442.

L14 2 bed semi, part furn,modern, CH, DG, conservatory,garage, front & rear gardens,£575 pcm. 07834 542864.

NR STH PARKWAY STNNice quiet s/c bedsit£57.50pw No smoke over35 0151 428 5005

KIRKBY New 3−bed house withlge grdn/drvwy. £525 pcm, +dep. DSS ok. 07891 165 737.

L4 ST MARYS GROVE Nice 2bed terrace, CH, DG 07799320327

L20 2 bed, modern house forrent £475 pcm, No DSS, Deprequired. 07595 245402

BOOTLE 3+5 BED Clean,Modern, DG, 25+. 07878949652 OR 0151 9225983BORROWDALE RD L15 2bed flat, CH, DG, £100pw 0151734 1112

HUNTS CROSS VILLAGE 3bed apartment, £475 pcm, noDSS. Tel. 07846 374 969.

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L8 3 bed refurb’d house, DG,CH, £125pw. 07876 487491or 02882 241171

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HUYTON 3 bed house £121pw07749 868067

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JULY RD Nice 3 bed house. Nodeposit. 0151 260 4411

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L11 Scarisbrick Drive, 3 bedhse £550pcm 07783 249360

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Style on show

TAYLOR Wimpey’s SpeakmanGardens development inPrescot launched itsspectacular new showapartment recently, giving

first time buyers a glimpse of whatcould be their perfect first pad.

The stunning two bedroomSevern apartment, which has beenstyled by professional interiordesigners, is a welcome addition tothe already popular developmentand is designed to showcase thespacious, high quality homes onoffer.

Perfect for first time buyers, itfeatures an open-plan living/diningroom, two spacious bedrooms and amodern bathroom and comescomplete with a parking space.

Stephen Grant, regional salesmanager for Taylor Wimpey NorthWest, said: “The launch of our newshow apartment at SpeakmanGardens was an overwhelmingsuccess! The apartment was verywell received and provided a perfectopportunity for first time buyers toget an idea of what’s on offer tothem in the area.

“It also proves that you don’t haveto compromise on quality justbecause it’s your first home.”

For those wanting a home to calltheir own but who need help gettingonto the property ladder, TaylorWimpey is offering the Government

funded FirstBuy scheme.Designed to help first time buyers

overcome the home buying hurdles,FirstBuy works through a joint loanof 20% from the Homes andCommunities Agency (HCA) andTaylor Wimpey, which means thateligible purchasers only need putdown a 5% deposit and obtain a75% loan-to-value mortgage. The

loan is repayable at the end of themortgage term or when theproperty is sold.

To be eligible, purchasers mustbe first time buyers and the totalhousehold earning should be lessthan £60,000.

Speakman Gardens comprises acollection of two bedroomapartments and three and four

bedroom homes with prices startingfrom £98,950 (or from as little as£79,160 using FirstBuy).

Visit the Speakman Gardens’marketing suite, which is opendaily between 11am and 5.30pm,call 0845 071 8832 or log ontowww.taylorwimpey.co.uk.

The deals are available onselected plots only.

DESIRABLE:TaylorWimpey'sSpeakmanGardensdevelopment

by SARAHHOOLEY

HOMESLuxury

THIS beautiful and wellpresented six bedroom semi-detached family home offerssuperb accommodation. It’slocation is highly desirable

and allows for easy access toAllerton Road, including a wideselection of schools, and connectswith road links.

The property itself is stylishlyappointed and boasts a range ofattractive features that make itideal for family living.

On the ground floor an entrancehall gives access to two receptionrooms with feature fireplaces and amorning room. The modern kitchenis fitted with a range of wall andbase units and incorporates adining area with patio doors to therear garden. A utility room and wccomplete downstairs.

To the first floor are fivebedrooms, with the master bedroomenjoying an en-suite. The secondand third bedrooms share a furtherJack and Jill en-suite, plus there isa family bathroom.

There is a sixth bedroom in theconverted loft.

The property stands in adelightful plot with a driveway foroff-road parking to the front. Thereis also a garage and a good sizedrear garden with lawn, establishedborders, patio area and a shed.● Allerton, £410,000; Venmore,0151 733 9000 SPACIOUS: The property has six bedrooms


by EMMATHOMPSON

HOMESGuideNew

Space to help

THE team at Warrington-based housebuilder DavidWilson Homes North West iscelebrating after winning aprestigious Gold Award

from the Chartered Institute ofPublic Relations (CIPR) for its OurSpace, Your Place community PRcampaign.

The housebuilder picked up thetop PR award in the CorporateResponsibility category, afterbeating off stiff competition from ahost of other entries.

The award was presented inrecognition of how the housebuilderhas demonstrated its corporatevalues on community, social, ethicaland reputational issues.

David Wilson Homes NorthWest’s Our Space, Your Placescheme was launched in November2010, and offers a dedicated fundfrom which groups in the regioncan apply for a contribution tosupport a community project.

Contributions are available from£1 to £1,000, with the only conditionbeing that it is be used forsomething which will genuinelyenhance or improve services,facilities or the environment withinthe local area.

Since its launch, Our Space, YourPlace has offered its support tomore than 30 organisations,charities, schools and volunteer

projects, with members of the DavidWilson office and site teams havingdonated more than 200 hours oftheir time to help out with theprojects.

Fundraising events organised bythe team have also been verysuccessful, with the businesscontributing more than £20,000 indonations to a host of charities

throughout the area.Graham Swann, managing

director at David Wilson HomesNorth West, explained: “We’reabsolutely thrilled to have won theCIPR award for CorporateResponsibility. At David WilsonHomes North West we prideourselves on not only buildingthoughtfully designed properties

that meet the needs of localpurchasers, but also on ensuringthat these homes form communitiesin which people aspire to live.”

For more information on the OurSpace, Your Place initiative visitwww.ourspaceyourplace.co.uk, orfor further information on DavidWilson Homes North West visitwww.dwh.co.uk.

SUCCESS: Ateam fromDavid Wilsonbuilt a shedfor Children'sAdventureFarm Trust aspart of thescheme, left.Below, atypical DavidWilson house



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Liverpool Echo Big Property Guide - 14th January 2012