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PROPERTY Saturday, January 8, 20112 ★★★★

● ESTATE Agent Karl Tatler iscelebrating after winning the

prestigious Best Small NorthernEstate Agency of the Year award.

The top Merseyside estate agentbeat more than 4,000 other estateagents to win the coveted title.

It signals yet more success for thecompany which was awardedOverall Estate Agent of the Year in2008, before the awards wereregionalised.

And, not surprisingly, Karl isdelighted: “I am thrilled. The awardsget tougher year on year as moreand more agents raise theirstandards.

“This year the awards wererepresented by more than 4,000offices, which shows how tough itreally is. I work very hard to findareas of the business that I canimprove and it’s fantastic when ourexceptionally high standards arerecognised as the best when theyare compared alongside many otheragents.”

And he adds: “Winning for thefifth consecutive year isunprecedented and an achievementthat I am very proud of. Everyonewho works at Karl Tatler estateagents plays a huge part in oursuccess, they all embrace my beliefsand we really are one big family!”

Karl Tatler has won Gold for BestSmall Northern Agent in 2008, 2009and 2010. The firm won Gold forBest Small Agent in the UK in 2007and Silver for Best Small Agent inthe UK in 2006.

The estate agent lists innovativemarketing and an exceptionally highstandard of customer service as themain reasons for success.

Indeed, the judges noted thecompany was: “An outstandingagency which demonstrates year onyear why it is one of the bestagencies, not only in its location butnationwide.”

Karl Tatler travelled to London tocollect the award with all fivemanagers from their respectiveoffices.

● FARRELL Heyworth has won theaward for Top Business Partner

from the Mortgage Advice Bureau.

The victory was announced at theMSB’s annual sales conference heldrecently at Pride Park stadium in Derby.

John French, director at FarrellHeyworth, says: “I am absolutely delightedto receive this award.

“Many of our advisers are in the top 20league tables at the Mortgage AdviceBureau on a regular basis, a testament totheir hard work and dedication and thesupport they receive from the staff withinour branch network.

“Unlike many other brokers, ouradvisers are able to provide genuinelyindependent mortgage advice to ourcustomers with expert advice on everylender deal and despite mortgages beingharder to obtain, there are still 1,000s ofmortgage deals available to choose from.”

For further information, contact anyFarrell Heyworth office, call 0800 3891666 or visit www.mortgageadvicebureau.com/farrellheyworth.

● MILLER Homes has foundsuccess once again as the house

builder picked up three titles at thisyear’s What House? industry awards.

The UK’s largest independenthousebuilder was awarded accolades

for Best Partnership Scheme andBest Sustainable Development forits eco project, Miller Zero, andpicked up a bronze award for thecoveted Best Large Housebuilder.

The judges comments heapedpraise on the way that Miller dealswith its customers, giving them “avoice” and making them “pro-activeparticipants, not passiveconsumers”. The judges also notedthe strength of their customer chartwhich “leaves little to chance”.

The award for Best PartnershipScheme made clear the importanceof shared learning, as Miller Homesnot only built the homes but threwopen its doors to suppliers andcompetitors alike, so they too couldlearn from this vitally importantproject.

Sue Warwick, national sales andmarketing director for MillerHomes, says: “2010 has been afantastic year of award wins and thethree What House? Awards makean exciting addition to our list ofachievements.

“The judges comments provedthe hard work that goes intoeverything we do, and everything wedo, centres around our customers.”

This latest batch of wins comesjust weeks after the housebuilderscooped top titles at theHousebuilder, Scottish Home, TheHerald and First Time Buyer Readerawards.

Sue continues: “It is my hope thatthese awards demonstrate tocustomers that we are the best inthe business.”

AroundTheAgents Contents

12 Home of the Week13 Agents ChoiceLettings14 Agents ChoiceLiverpool15 Sefton Bleasdale16 Sutton Kersh17 Sutton Kersh18 Sutton Kersh19 Sutton Kersh20 Agents ChoiceMerseyside21 Classified22-24 New Homes

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TOP TEAM:Karl Tatler,holding theaward,celebrateswinning theBest SmallNorthernEstateAgency ofthe Yearaward

HOME RUN: Staff from Miller Homes are presented with an awardby comedian Jimmy Carr. Right, John French of Farrell Heyworth

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MERSEYSIDElettings specialistBelvoir is predictinga period of dynamicgrowth for theresidential propertyrental market in 2011and near perfectmarket conditions forlong-term investmentlandlords.

As prospectivehome ownerscontinue to facelending barriers suchas tight mortgagelending criteria, jobrelated relocation,and an uncertainfinancial future,rents are rising.

“Across our regiondemand from tenantscontinues to growand exceeds supplyas many consumersare deciding to rentproperty rather thanbuy,” says AdamRastall, director ofBelvoir, who runs theoffice in West Derby.

“Consumers arefeeling the pinch andare still worriedabout the impact ofcut backs and apossible on-goingrecession, and aredeciding it’s wise towait beforecommittingthemselves to a longterm house purchase.

“We are seeing arise in residentiallettings, which Ibelieve will continuethroughout 2011and with rentalvalues expected tocontinue apattern of steadygrowth as theyear goes on, it’snever been a bettertime to be either alandlord or, indeed,a tenant.”

Recent researchby ARLA, theAssociation ofResidential

Growingdemand forhomes to rent

by JANET TANSLEY

Goingdown–untiltheprice isright

GOING, going, going... down. Propertyexpert John Parkeris so keen to sell aLiverpool property

he’s decided to knock £1,000 offthe asking price – for everyweek it doesn’t sell!

The one bedroom apartmentfor over 60s in MarlboroughCourt, Aigburth, is already wellunder the market value at£53,950.

But after three monthswithout a sale, John hasdecided it’s time for action.

“It is a test of my nerve andresolve,” admits John.

“I am sure that it will sellbefore long once interest israised – but ask me again inthree weeks if I have got anyfingernails left!”

It could go quickly, and John

is gambling that it will, but headmits: “If it does go on for 53weeks then I could be selling itfor under £1,000.”

John is head of Home toHome Exchange, a companydesigned to help retired homeowners make the move fromtheir old home into a new one.

It means that, even in a toughand demanding market, peoplecan, if they wish, complete amove within two weeks.

Says John: “Companiesintroduce me to prospectiveclients, people who want tomove but either can’t sell ordon’t want the hassle of sellingthe conventional way.

“I step in and buy theproperty for below market

value – which is made clear tothe vendor – but it gets it offtheir hands.

“I put it for sale, still belowthe market value.”

Marlborough Court is a onebedroomed ground floorapartment with a secureentrance hall.

There is a bathroom and wc,a good sized lounge andkitchen. The bedroom has fittedwardrobes with a dressing unit.

The buyer would also haveaccess to communal roomwithin the development and thegardens.

The property has been up forsale at £53,950 with SuttonKersh since October.

But although similar homesare on the market for around£132,000 and it is clearly a goodbuy, it has yet to sell.

John says: “Sutton Kersh is agood agent and the property iscompetitively priced, but youhave to accept that it’s all aboutsupply and demand.

“Property is no differentfrom a can of baked beans. If itsits on the shelf it does nobodyany good.”

The price will be reducedevery Monday starting fromJanuary 24.

Adds John: “There is a bit ofa buffer but I could end upmaking a loss, and I amprepared for that. But I thinkthere will come a point wherethe property will be soattractive people will come outof the woodwork.”

Part exchange is available.● For more informationcontact Sutton Kersh’s Allertonoffice on 0151 734 0666.

BAG A BARGAIN: Marlborough Court in Aigburth Vale with, inset above,the sociable communal lounge and, left, the flat’s neat fitted kitchen

RENTALGROWTH:AdamRastall

Lettings Agents,indicates thatnational demand forrental properties hasrocketed to an eightyear high.

More than 70% ofletting agents acrossthe UK are noticing asurge in demand,which more thandoubles thatexperienced in 2007at the peak of theproperty boom.

Adam adds: “Withhundreds ofthousands of publicsector job cutsplanned for 2011 andfamilies on lowerincomes facingdramatic benefitreductions, there willbe less ability orwillingness tocommit to amortgage.

“I strongly believethat theseexceptional marketconditions, whichinclude fallingproperty prices,continued lowinterest rates andunprecedented tenantdemand, will providea major boost to theresidential propertymarket and afantastic opportunityfor long terminvestmentlandlords.”

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This year’s top

WHILE clothesmake a statementabout our tasteand fashionistaskeenly follow the

catwalk trends, dedicateddecoristas know homes too aresubject to fashion, and gettingthe right look is just as key.

But there’s now a bewilderingvariety of looks to choose fromand when budgets are tight, thelast thing you want is to makeexpensive mistakes.

Leading interior designershave come to the rescue topinpoint the top trends whichthey believe will influenceinteriors in 2011, and reveal theirinsider tips on successfullyinterpreting them.

So be inspired by the designerdivas and follow theirsuggestions for creating superstylish, successful rooms.

ROOMS THAT THRILLTara Bernerd predicts 2011 will

be an exciting year in interiorsbecause there’s a realisation thatour homes should suit us and theway we want to live.Tara’s tips:

The look for 2011 is muchmoodier, more masculine andarchitectural, says Tara, founderof Target Living.

“We’re looking for homes thatcosset us and that meanscreating atmosphere. That will beachieved by using a diversepalette of colours,materials andpatterns.”

She predicts apalette of moremuted retro tonesand colourblocking withsage green,chocolate brown,Prussian blue, sienna and greys.

There’ll also be a focus onwood in smoky shades,volcanic-coloured stones,textured leathers, lacquers andmetallics, particularly bronze,she says.

COSY & CHICKelly Hoppen identifies a

continuing trend for what shedescribes as a “linear shabbychic” look with homes combininga relaxed lived-in style with adefinite chic edginess.

“This isn’t a squashy, rusticcountry look, it’s still very city,but with a softer edge anddefining lines which are pureand clever.”Kelly’s tips:

Textured wallpapers will dresswalls seductively, sofas will berounder and deeper in style and

carpets in thick pile and patternwill add another layer of comfort.

Neutrals, Kelly insists, willremain the most successful basepalette but increasingly they’ll beenhanced and enlivened bycolour in accessories and art.

“I think we’ll continue to seethe modern marriage of vintagepieces displayed withstreamlined contemporary onesthat bring character andinterest to spaces,” she says.

“The fashion for hardsurfaces such as chromeis waning and instead,lacquered pieces willpredominate and bringlustre, sheen andessential luxury intorooms.”

Lighting is also keyto successfulschemes, she says.Hidden andconcealedlighting helpsbuild ambienceand greateffects can beconjured withmassive vintageor modernlightinghanging abovetables.

HOME & AWAYKatharine Pooley believes

global influences areincreasingly playing a role inhomes.

“The world is becomingsmaller as we’re able to travelfarther afield and people arebecoming more aware of thevariation of the beauty and

design of other cultures.“Homes are beingenhanced by a

classical gilt chairjuxtaposed with amodest woodenBuddha, or anAfrican

paintingwhich mayecho thecolours of ahand

woven

tapestry from India. Suchartefacts add vibrancy andpersonality to rooms.”

The revival of pastel shadessuch as baby blues, sea blues,pinks and mauves will continueinto 2011, she forecasts, anddense brown shades will losetheir appeal.Katharine’s tips:

Texture and quality arewatchwords for next year aspeople realise the enormousamount ofcreative potentialin homes, thedesigner says.

“People arebecoming muchmore confidentaboutcommissioningbespoke pieceswhich will become modern dayheirlooms, or are seekingindividual pieces which displaycraftsmanship.”

There’s a focus on fine detail infinishes, whether in decorativeceilings, wall panels or cabinetry,she points out.

Specialist wall finishes canfeature silver enamelling andfurniture can be finished inleather, shagreen (made fromshark or ray skin) or parchment.

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MyFirstHOME

SuzanneCollinsWhere was the family home you grew upin and what was it like?I grew up on a council estate in the north end ofBirkenhead which was not, if I'm honest, thenicest of areas. There was constant noise,windows being broken, sirens ... that said, thehouse we grew up in – it was just me, my mumand brother – was made a home. It was prettybasic, but I can remember that with my first paycheque from Brookside I bought my mum a newcouch. It was a lovely home.

What is your clearest memory of thehouse?My mum used to have all the waifs and strays inso it was always full of kids, a friend lived with usfor years! If kids fell over they always knockedon my mum's door for a biscuit and a plaster.

Where was the first house you boughtyourself and what did it cost?I rented for a while because my mum said amortgage was like a noose around my neck. Thefirst house I bought was the one I'm in now inPrenton, a four bedroomed detached which was£116,000 but is now worth about £200,000.

What made you want to buy it?I bought it because it was near my mum and isnow five minutes from my daughter Mya's nan.It's got four bedrooms, two of them decentsizes, a living room, kitchen/dining area and agarden. I bought it from plans and sometimes Ido wish I'd bought something older with morecharacter. But I feel privileged to have it.

What is the most important thing youlook for when buying a house?The location. Here I'm only 10 minutes from thetunnel – closer to town than many of my friendswho live in Liverpool and not far from the sea.

Are you a DIY trier or do you leave it tothe experts?I have to pay people to come in I'm afraid. I dohave a go because I have had to and I have agood role model in my mum, and I encourageMya to do the same but, certainly, if it'sdecorating I have to call someone in.

What's the one thing you love most aboutyour current house?I love coming home and knowing that it's myhome. I love shutting the door and feeling safe,and I love the fact that Mya is happy here.

By JANET TANSLEY

PALE PALETTE: Helen Green predicts lighter colours and a softer feel to interiors this year

Bewildered by thisyear’s trends and notsure where to start?Gabrielle Fagantalks to five designersabout what’s hot andwhat’s not in 2011

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WALLS GO WILDHelen Green predicts a craving for

personality and originalityin our homes will this yearbanish the once fashionable,bland “hotel” look.

“We’ll see an ever morecreative use of artinstallations on walls.Recently, we covered a hugedouble height wall spaceabove a fireplace in abespoke artwork of milky whiteporcelain and rose petals, which hada lustrous 3D effect.

“The only limit nowadays is theimagination.”

Walls, she says, will gowild as the choice ofcoverings further expandsbeyond traditional wallpaper– and fabrics such as silk,suede or eco-friendlymaterials including bamboobecome mainstream.Helen’s tips:

Dark woods, such asAmerican walnut, are now givingway to the lighter North Europeaninfluence in interiors, says Helen,

and paler woods with a limed finishwill predominate.

“Accents of colour – lime green,burnt orange, cinnamon, russetsand deep rose pinks – pair well witha base palette of cool, pale greys andivories,” she advises.

“You can introduce colour inaccessories or furniture such as aversatile L-shaped sofa or chaiseupholstered in jewel-colouredvelvet.”

LUXURY & GLAMOURJoanna Wood forecasts glamour,

comfort and opulence on the horizonfor homes.

“Minimalism will bedeclared utterly dead in2011,” she says.

“Everyone is completelyfed up with the clinical,austere settings dominatedby taupes and beige, andwe’re entering a much morefun phase.”Joanna’s tips:

Glitter and gloss will rule aslacquered surfaces and metalscontinue to star in rooms.

“Brass and gold is being pushedaside in favour of nickel and bronze

or nickel and silver,” shesays. “Those finishes maycommand attention in astatement piece or panel, orbe seen as trims on furnitureor perhaps in detailed touchsuch as door handles.”

And the revival of the useof colour is unstoppable, shepredicts, with shades of red,

orange, pistachio green andmulberry pink ready to enliven aneutral backdrop.

GO GLOBAL:KatharinePooleycombines theexotic withmodern

GLAM ROCKS:Joanna Wood islooking for opulenceand comfort ratherthan minimalism thisyear

CITY LIVING: Kelly Hoppen’s chic edginess stillmanages to find room for some softer lines

MALE MODEL: Tara Bernerd’s interiors combine amasculine feel with a diverse range of colours

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Add some DIY goals toyour New Year’s

resolutions. Assess whatneeds doing at home,

make a list and arealistic budget and

schedule of works andthen try to stick to

them.

SeasonalTask

● Don’t underestimate howlong DIY takes. The moreexperienced you are, theeasier it will be for you tojudge how many hours, days,weeks or months you’ll needfor a particular task, buteven then your estimateswon’t always be accurate.Assuming you do yourpreparation properly, a DIYjob can easily take two orthree times longer than youthink – and don’t forgetunforeseen problems, whichoften crop up.● Don’t underestimate howmuch DIY costs. Gettingwhat you can in the Januarysales is a good start – andDIY chains have sales andpromotions throughout theyear – but buying all thelittle things you need for ajob, such as filler, sandpaperand screws, soon adds up.And if you’re new to DIY,you’ll need to build up a kitof power and hand tools, asmaking do with the wrongtool for the job can be arecipe for disaster.● Don’t scrimp onpreparation. It’s boring,hard and thankless workbecause it’s often ages beforeyou see any progress, butprep is vital if you want agood finish. In fact, it’susually about 80% of the job,so there’s no alternative butto put your back into it.● Don’t cut corners withcheap tools and materials.While some value-range DIYproducts are fine, itgenerally pays to spend a bitmore. Take paint – it’s notnecessary to use expensive“posh” paints (unless youwant to), but really cheapones are a false economy.The same applies to tools –cheap-as-chips paintbrushes,for example, tend to shedbristles and produce a poorfinish.● Don’t do things in thewrong order – this can costyou time, effort and money.When decorating, forexample, you should startfrom the top (the ceiling)and work your way down(the floor) to ensure that youdon’t damage or ruin whatyou’ve already done. Gettingthe order right applies to allhome improvements – withmajor projects, get experthelp if you don’t know whichway round to do things.

Q How can I give a mirror afrosted border?A If the mirror is square orrectangular, you could use stripsof window frosting film, which isinexpensive, but you will see thejoins between the strips.Alternatively, you could use

frosting spray on any shape ofmirror, but it’s hard to get evencoverage with this and you couldget through quite a few cans. I’mafraid that your best bet for aseamless finish is to get aprofessional to do the frosting –try your local mirror shop.

● IF YOU’RE looking for acordless drill-driver (drill and

screwdriver in one), check out twofrom Worx’s new Icon range – theH3 and D-LITE. They share lots ofuseful features, including keylesschucks, sensitive triggers, built-inwork lights, compact batterychargers and the same lithium-ionbattery, which is interchangeablewith many other Worx cordlesstools.

The H3 is a three-in-onebecause it’s a hammer drill as wellas a conventional drill andscrewdriver.

It comes with lots of drill anddriver bits, and a well-designedplastic case to store them in, andhas a special chuck that enables youto change concrete drill bits quickly.

If you’ve got small hands, you’lllove the D-LITE because it’s reallycompact and lightweight, and has arubberised grip, so you cancomfortably use it for long periods.

It also has 16 torque settings,including a drill one, and twospeeds to give you lots ofcontrol over what you’redoing.

The Worx H3 costs £84.98 andthe D-LITE costs £79.98, bothavailable from B&Q. They comewith a three-year warranty.

Find out more atwww.worxtools.com/iconseries

● DREMEL has launched amodular accessory

system of five different kits togo with its multitools.

Each kit contains Dremelaccessories and/orattachments for tasks such asengraving, grinding, polishing,cutting and sanding.

The kits can be stacked andattached to each other using a“smart-click” system to createan accessory storage tower,which is handy if you’re shortof space.

The kits are available fromDremel Direct(www.dremel-direct.com),B&Q (www.diy.com) andBeesleys Tools

(www.tool-shop.co.uk), the kitsstart at £27.99 for the100-piece MAS 720 one.

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Aplace in thesun

Blue Coral Resort and Spa, Mactan Island, The PhilippinesA 5-star resort offering studio and two bedroom apartments and two

and three bedroom villas on the eastern side of the stunning coralisland of Mactan. Situated near Cebu city and Cebu international airportthese properties are accessible and overlook the neighbouring islandCordova.

Facilities on site include 26 spa rooms, gymnasium, water sports,diving school, wellness spa, children's pool and play area, infinity pooland private beach. Prices start from £76,886. For more information visitwww.experience-international.com or call 0207 321 5858.

Los Altos del Golf, Andratx,Mallorca

Los Altos del Golf is a TaylorWimpey development inAndratx nestled in the heart ofthe golf course at Andratx. Itconsists of 16 large detachedhouses split into two, three andfour bedroom properties.

The development is only800m from the Camp de Marbeach. These properties areavailable now from 410,000Euros.

Contact Taylor WimpeyEspaña on 08000 121 020 orvisit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for moreinformation

St Martin de Belleville– Chalet du Gypse –Residence de Tourisme

At the entrance of theBelleville Valley (LesMénuires and ValThorens) the villageforms part of the 3Valleys ski domain.

With one bed to fourbed duplexes, prices startfrom 318,659 Euros. Formore informationcontact ExperienceInternational on 0207321 5858 or visitwww.experience-international.com

Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa,Albania

A luxurious 5-star village inwhat is said will become themost exclusive beachcommunity in Albania, with abeach club, sports and tennisclub. A spa and wellness centrewill include steam rooms and afull range of thermal treatmentrooms.

Apartments available – oneor two bedrooms – start fromjust 50,400 Euros. Villasavailable – three or four beds –begin from 234,000 Euros. Formore information contact LalzitBay on 0845 125 8600 or visitwww.lalzitbay.com

WHEN considering where tobuy a second property, be itfor personal use or as aninvestment, one of the keyfactors to consider is

accessibility.For most property owners, flying is the

quickest, easiest and often cheapest option –and it points to the global property marketsset to take off in 2011.

FRANCE is the number one touristdestination in the world and the mostsought-after second home area.

Chalet Du Gypse, St Martin de Belleville, afavourite destination with Brits, will be sureto go from strength to strength.

With the winter season well under way, theFrench Alps are buzzing with activity assnow enthusiasts search for that perfectAlpine chalet.

British Airways has launched a new routefrom London City Airport to Chambery,gateway to the French Alps, operating flightsfour times a week until March 2011, enablingBritons to visit the popular French ski

destination for long weekends as well as weeklong stays.

Ed Scott, French ski property expert atExperience International, says: “The newroute is sure to be warmly welcomed byskiers, especially due to the frequency offlights which allow greater flexibility.Chambery is the gateway to the world classskiing of the French Alps.”

The short flight times (the majority ofcostas can be reached in less than two and ahalf hours) have ensured SPAIN remains asecond home hotspot.

Sun, sea, sand and sangria attract millionsof visitors year after year, creating a thrivingtourism and, in turn, rental accommodationmarket.

Confidence is returning to the Spanishmarket with Malaga ranked the second mostpopular city according to the latestSkyscanner data.

And easyJet launching a new thrice weeklyroute from Liverpool John Lennon airport to

Gibraltar, just one hour from the popularCosta del Sol, starting in late March 2011, is ahuge boost.

It’s not just the Spanish mainland which isproving popular, however.

The Balearic island of MALLORCA is setto receive a helping hand in 2011 with AerLingus adding a twice weekly service fromCork to Palma de Mallorca.

This news is welcomed by Taylor Wimpeyde España which has already announceddoubled sales figures in Mallorca this weekfrom the previous year.

Victor Sague, sales director of TaylorWimpey de España says: “Mallorca is quiterightly seen as a jewel in the Mediterranean.”

The PHILIPPINES is said to be one towatch in 2011.

A new entrant in the Skyscanner mostpopular cities searched for report, the capitalManila is the gateway to the “Pearl of theOrient”.

Visitor numbers from the UK are steadilyrising with 11% growth recorded fromJanuary to July 2010 and more than 100,000Brits expected by the year’s end.

Steven Worboys, MD of ExperienceInternational, which sells property on theMactan Island, just one hour from Manila,says: “The Philippines holds a great deal ofpotential, with a wealth of natural resources,a dynamic and progressive business outlookand a population committed to futureprosperity.”

For the more adventurous investor, oneemerging market to consider next year is theBalkan nation of ALBANIA.

Ravin Maharajah, sales director of LalzitBay, a luxury resort and spa located on thestunning Albanian coast explains: “Albania isestablishing itself with the UK as both a toptourism destination and a hot propertymarket in its own right.

“With affordable property prices, strongcapital growth rates of 20% and more thanthree million tourists expected in 2010,Albania presents a highly attractiveinvestment opportunity.”

Reaching Albania, which is located just 45miles across the Strait of Otranto from Italy,will now be even easier in 2011 due to the newflights operated by Albania’s own Belle Air.


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THIS fruit bowl is just that – in an entirelyliteral sense. Covered in delicious lookingstrawberries, it’s a fun alternative toconventional bowls. Strawberries Bowl, £3.99.For stockists visit www.totallyfunky.co.uk

THIS retro, sixties inspired fruit bowl is both modernand stylish and will work well in any kitchen. PurpleDiscs Fruit Bowl, £22 from Debenhams. For stockistscall 08445616161 or visit www.Debenhams.co.uk.

AVAILABLE in both purple and green, this fruit bowlis simple but stylish and contemporary. TescoPearlescent Bowl, £12. For stockists visitwww.tesco.co.uk

WITH its quirky shape andbright red colour this fruitbowl will definitely brightenup your kitchen and makechoosing a healthier snackeven more appealing. KoziolEve Red Fruit Bowl, £22.40.From www.redcandy.co.uk

THIS unusually shaped decorative fruitbowl with gorgeous swirls is madefrom wrought iron. The cool azurecolour will fit in with any kitchen and itis suitable for all tastes, as well asdurable. Decorative Fruit Bowl, £19,from www.jasmineway.co.uk

IF YOU like a bit of cream with your fruit, this fruitbowl in cream wire could be just the way to add tasteto your table. Sweetheart Wire Fruit Bowl, £19.95,from dotcomgiftshop.com

JONES Homes is planning onmore building success in 2011.

The company, which hasdevelopments under way acrossthe north west, includingMerseyside, believes this yearcould be the ideal time to makea move.

It says stable, realistic pricesmay help to improve customerconfidence and, as thatconfidence returns, thetraditional values of providingquality homes in good locationsbacked by high standards ofcustomer service will furtherreassure prospective buyers.

Jones Homes has also

deciding to continue two of itsongoing initiatives, designed tohelp first time buyers andexisting home owners to makethat move.

In 2010 Jones HomeBuy waslaunched to replace thegovernment-backed HomeBuyDirect scheme which proved tobe an immensely popular wayof getting a foothold on theproperty ladder.

Available on selected plots fora limited period only, andsubject to terms and conditions,Jones HomeBuy enableswould-be home owners to buy anew Jones home for as little as

85% of the full purchase price –Jones Homes provides anequity loan for the remaining15%, interest free for the first 5years, and buyers have up to 10years to repay the equity loan.

Easymove gives existinghomeowners the chance toreserve a Jones home and, atthe same time, receive practicalhelp to give them a betterchance of selling their property.

Area sales manager HilaryDean says: “We recommend agood look round our showhomes before deciding where topurchase. People are alwaysimpressed by the attention to

detail which makes all thedifference in a Jones home.”

Jones Homes aims to make asignificant contribution to theappearance of neighbourhoodsin which they build.

Wherever possible, maturetrees are retained and carefullandscaping carried out – thecompany is a past Gold winnerin the British Housebuilderawards and over the years haswon nine Green Leaf awards forits care and consideration of theenvironment.● Visit www.jones-homes.co.ukor call Caroline Francis on01625 588300 for details.

Builders believe it’s time tomake thatmove

HERE IS THE MEWS: One of the Jones Homesstyles being built in the region


Why live in...GUIDE ... toneighbourhoods

Wavertree??

IDEALLY nestledbetween three mainroad links in SouthLiverpool, Wavertreehas a wealth of shops

and services includingexcellent sports facilities.

The area is home to a mixof properties, from flats andideal starter two-bed terracesto spacious Victorianproperties boasting plenty ofcharacter, as well as big,well-presented semi-detachedhouses and recently-builtfive bedroom detachedhomes with plenty of spacefor the whole family to enjoy.

Wavertree has somethingfor people with all budgets,with prices ranging from£55,000 to around £450,000.

Recent house price salesinclude terrace homes from£60,000 to £129,000; semi-detached from around£190,000 and detached housesat £205,000.

The area has plenty ofamenities as well as easyaccess to other areas, plus ifyou’ve got children or arethinking of starting a family,then Wavertree has anumber of schools nearby.Primary schools includeLawrence Community, StClare’s Catholic and OurLady of Good Help Catholic,while secondary schoolsinclude The Blue Coat andKing David High.

One of the main shoppingareas is Picton Road, whichis lined with an array oflocal companies ready tooffer you a personal servicemany high street stores justdon’t provide. There are alsothe nearby roads of EdgeLane and Smithdown Road,which also provide a vastselection of stores, salons,restaurants and bars.

Wavertree is steeped inhistory, too, with localbuildings that really standout such as The Lamb Hotelwith its tales of hauntingsand old underground links.

The Picton Clock Tower is,of course, a well-known locallandmark which wasconstructed in 1884 by JamesPicton as a memorial to hiswife.

There is also the ‘villagelock-up,’ more commonlyknown as WavertreeRoundhouse, which was builtin 1796 and later modified bylocal resident and architectSir James Picton, and is nowa listed building.

Wavertree Botanic Gardenand Park, situated off EdgeLane, offers somewhere awayfrom the hustle and bustle ofthe main high streets to gofor a stroll. Originally set inthe park was Liverpool-bornWilliam Roscoe’s famousBotanic Collection until thedestruction of the green-house, a stunning structure,during World War II.

From the old to the new,Wavertree has a superbAthletics Centre offWellington Road. It boasts aneight-lane athletics trackwith a 475-capacity spectatorstand and an indoor trainingfacility. At the great newsports park you can alsoenjoy the Liverpool AquaticsCentre, which has a 50mOlympic-size pool, as well asa modern fitness suite,indoor tennis courts andfootball pitches.

So if you’re looking forsomewhere with an array ofhomes, amenities andfacilities as well as a touch ofhistory, Wavertree could befor you.

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Havea fruitful vegHOTGUIDE ... tooutside

THERE will be no let-up inthe grow-your-owncampaign in the new year asgardeners continue to strivetowards harvesting their

own fruit and vegetables, accordingto a recent survey.

Following the current trendtowards The Good Life, top itemsthat people want for their gardensin 2011 include a vegetable plot,according to researchcommissioned by Hangar Seven, anagency specialising in gardencentre marketing.

So, if you've never had avegetable patch, now's the time tostart planning ahead. Whicheverplot you choose, it will need to havesome sunshine to enable you togrow a wide variety of veg.

Also, take note of themicro-climate of your garden. Is itin a frost pocket, exposed toprevailing winds, or sheltered byneighbouring hedges, walls orfences? These considerations willmake a difference to what you cangrow and your harvesting times.

Small gardens enclosed by wallscan be a couple of degrees warmerat night, but remember that eachwall has dry stone along its basewhich will require extra watering.

Sun-lovers include tomatoes,peppers and beans, which needtemperatures of 5C (41F) to growand are best sown indoors andplanted out when all danger of frosthas passed, which could be late Mayor early June.

Hardy plants which will survivefrost down to -10C (14F) includefruit bushes, strawberries, kale,Brussels sprouts and chives.

Those which will surviveoccasional light frost includesprouting broccoli, chard andartichokes.

Digging over the ground andremoving all weeds is the first step

towards a fruitful vegetable garden,but soil improvement is also ofmajor importance.

Check the pH level of your soil bybuying a tester kit, to show you thelevel of acidity or alkalinity, whichwill give you some idea of whatcrops you can grow. Veg and herbstend to thrive in neutral soil.

If your soil is acidic, you mayneed to add lime to make it morealkaline. Even if it's neutral, anaddition of lime every four yearswill help retain the balance as anysoil that is intensively worked willbecome more acidic over the years.

Check your soil's texture todetermine what needs to be

added to it to improve it and whatcrops will do best.

Rub a clump of it between yourfingers. If it forms a ball withoutcrumbling and feels smooth andsticky, it's likely to be clay.

If it forms a ball but falls apartquickly, it will be loam and if itdoesn't roll into a ball at all andfeels gritty, it's likely to be sandy.

It's more difficult to grow rootveg on heavy clay soil which isoften stony, while brassicas don'tlike sandy soil.

Whatever your soil type, improveit by adding plenty of organicmatter, such as well-rotted manureor compost to increase nutrientsand improve texture, aeration of thesoil and drainage.

If you are a beginner, think abouthow much time and effort you'reprepared to spend on your chosencrop. Some plants, such as beans,courgettes and radishes willprovide a bumper crop with littleeffort.

Others are much moretime-consuming. Tomatoes, forexample, need plenty of regularwatering and feeding, staking,pinching out and protecting from

adverse weather. And if you go awayon holiday when they needharvesting in the summer and youdon't have family or neighbourswho can pick them for you, you'lllose the lot.

If you haven't a greenhouse anddon't want to take up all yourwindowsill space for seed trays,consider growing crops which willgerminate outside later in thespring, like lettuces, onions, peas,radishes, broad beans, beetroot andcarrot.

Most importantly, grow vegwhich you like to eat – if radishesaren't your bag, there's no pointhaving a bumper crop of them.

GROW YOUR OWN: It’s possible to find space in the smallest garden for a vegetable patch to provide your own food

As a survey reveals thecontinuing enthusiasmof growing your own,Hannah Stephensonoffers tips on startingyour veg patch in 2011

SPROUT AND ABOUT: Sprouting broccoli, Brussels sprouts and strawberries are good crops for variety and flavour throughout the year


3waysto ...

patch

Lookafterpruningtools

1Keep cuttingblades sharpusing a whetstoneand file. 2

When buying,devote the cost tothe quality of thesteel rather thana fancy handle or

leather holster. Rely on agood manufacturer ratherthan gimmicks.

3Rub woodenhandles with anoily cloth a fewtimes a year tostop them

splintering.

BestOfTheBunchWinterfloweringheather(Erica)

VINE TIME: Tomatoes are easy to grow in a sunny spot and provide a useful crop

WhatToDoThisWeek

GoodEnoughToEat Redcabbage

● Bring container-grown shrubs into thegreenhouse for forcing, including rose, deutzia andviburnum.● If lilies for potting arrive in a slightly shrivelledstate, place them in seed trays of moist peat for afew days.● Bring in wooden garden furniture and dry offprior to repainting or treating with preservative.● Net brassicas to protect them from birds.● Plant lettuces under cloches.

● Firm in newly planted perennials and shrubs liftedby frost.● Take root cuttings of Oriental poppies,verbascum and phlox.● Prune wisteria.● Cut back clinging climbers from windows anddoors.● Order seeds, summer bulbs, plants and seedlings.● Move pots containing vulnerable plants undercover if severe weather is forecast.

EARLY flowering heathers lookfantastic in winter, providing acarpet of colour and groundcover to borders in shadesranging from purple and pink towhite.

They also pep up winter pots,mixed with dwarf conifers,evergreen shrubs andearly-flowering bulbs and areextremely easy to grow.

Good varieties include ECarnea “Springwood white”, avigorous, trailing type which givesa profusion of white flowersabove bright green foliage, or E xdarleyensis “JW Porter”, whichproduces deep pink flowers.

All heathers should be prunedimmediately after flowering, bylightly trimming the plant withhedge shears.

Don't cut into old wood as itmay not recover.

RED CABBAGE is a deliciousaccompaniment to rich roastmeats, either cooked slowly withapples, vinegar, sultanas and sugar,or combined with red cranberriesfor a sharp tangy flavour.

I always associate red cabbagewith winter, yet they can be grownlike summer cabbages and cut inautumn for storing. It also freezeswell so you can make batches of itto bring out in the cooler months.

Red cabbages can be sown

outdoors in April, transplantedfrom mid-May and throughout Juneand then harvested fromSeptember onwards.

Pick a sunny spot to grow them,digging in plenty of organic matterthe previous autumn. If you haveacid soil, you'll need to add lime inwinter.

They should be grown in firmsoil so don't fork the surface. Sowthe seeds very thinly and coverwith soil. Seedlings can be

transplanted to about 8cm apartwhen they have around six leaves.Water them in thoroughly. Leavearound 45cm either way if you aregrowing a large-head variety, hoeregularly and water well.

When they are ready toharvest, cut the stems with a sharpknife close to ground level. Theycan be stored in straw-lined boxesand should keep for severalmonths. Good varieties include“ruby ball” and “red drumhead”.


by JANET TANSLEY

Homeloanson therise

HOMEof theWeek

Never judgeabookbyitscover

THE number ofmortgages approvedfor house purchaserose in November forthe first time sinceApril, latest figuresshow.

About 48,019 loanswere approved forpeople buying aproperty during themonth, up from 47,315in October, accordingto the Bank ofEngland.

The modestincrease ends sixconsecutive monthsduring whichapprovals for housepurchases haddeclined, althoughthe figure stillremains well down onthe 70,000 to 80,000approvals a monthwhich are consideredto be consistent witha stable housingmarket.

Howard Archer,chief UK andEuropean economistat IHS Global Insight,says: “While the Bankof England datashows that mortgageapprovals edged up inNovember, theyremained at a veryweak level and themodest increase doeslittle to dilute ourbelief that houseprices will remainunder downwardpressure in the earlymonths of 2011 atleast.

“What it doessuggest is that houseprices are more likelyto trend modestlydownward ratherthan crash.”

The figures alsoshowed an increasein the number ofloans approved forpeople remortgaging,with these rising forthe fifth consecutivemonth to 34,262, ascompetitive deals forhomeowners withlarge equity stakes intheir propertycontinued to temptpeople off theirlenders’ standardvariable rates.

But net mortgagelending, which stripsout redemptions andrepayments, fellsharply during themonth to £788million, down from£1.17bn in October.

DESPITE its ordinaryexterior, DianaMohammed’s home isanything but on the inside.

With a great location onBoxdale Road in Mossley Hill, thehouse has been a real labour of lovefor its owner who has painstakinglyredecorated and refurbished everyroom in the property.

Right from the moment you enterthe house, you are greeted with awarm and inviting space.

The attention to detail and fabulousfinish are obvious even only afterstepping into the light and airyentrance hall, with its beautifulbamboo flooring.

But the tone is set there for the restof the property.

The feature bamboo flooringcontinues into the lounge, which hasa decorative living flame fire.

And a particular plus of theproperty is the kitchen which has arange of modern high gloss units andsolid wood worktops, along with agood selection of fully integrated

appliances and a five-ring cookerwhich would make Nigella proud.

The icing on the cake, if you’llpardon the kitchen-related pun, is theset of French doors which open out tothe garden adding a real feeling ofspace and light to the area. Afunctional utility room completes theground floor.

Upstairs, Diana’s creative flaircontinues with all three bedroomshaving painted wood flooring. Themaster bedroom has fitted wardrobesand there is also a modern familybathroom with a bath and powershower.

Outside, the gardens are justperfect for kids to run round or for alfresco entertaining in the summerand the property has a single garage.

The house is for sale at £175,000with Davis Beyga Estates.● For further information contact0845 834 0388 or log on towww.dbestates.com

HOT PROPERTY: The beautifully equipped modern kitchen behind the doors of the traditional terraced exterior, inset

STYLISH: A bedroom, above, and the light, modern living room, below


CHOICEAgents’ Lettings

Eastham,£525pcm WestDerby,£1,500pcm Willaston, £1,000pcm NewBrighton, £500pcm

Allerton, £1,295pcm MossleyHill, £750pcm Wavertree, £795pcmAnfield, £450pcm

A TWO bedroom ground floor flat, thisproperty is situated in a populardevelopment, ideally situated for localamenities and transport links to Wirral,Chester and Liverpool.

Inside, the accommodation comprises ahallway, a fully fitted kitchen, a good sizedlounge and a storage cupboard/ utilityarea.

The apartment has a modern bathroomthat includes a bath and shower, plusthere are also two well-proportionedbedrooms.

The property has been recentlyre-carpeted throughout.

Outside, there is secure private parkingand communal gardens.● Constables, 0151 353 1370

LOCATED within a peaceful area, thisfive bedroom detached property offersextremely spacious accommodation,refurbished to a very high standard.

The property briefly consists of anentrance hallway, three large receptionrooms, a utility room and a stunning openplan, fully fitted kitchen/dining area.

To the upper floors there are fourdouble bedrooms, the master having anen-suite bathroom, a modern fitted familybathroom and a superb loft conversion.

Externally the property offers a largerear garden and an extensive drivewayproviding ample off-road parking.

Viewing is highly recommended toappreciate the standard ofaccommodation on offer.● Home Lets, 0151 280 4047

OFFERING stylish and spacious living,this superb barn conversion enjoys adelightful rural location but is convenientfor a selection of local amenities.

Converted to a very high standardthroughout, with a gas central heatingsystem and double glazing, theaccommodation comprises an entrancehall, a cloakroom/wc, a stunning openplan lounge/dining room and a fabulousfully-fitted kitchen/breakfast room withintegrated appliances.

There are four bedrooms, with themaster bedroom benefiting from anen-suite shower room, and a familybathroom completes the property.

Externally, there are good-sized walledgardens and parking for two cars.● Northwood Wirral, 0151 348 4527

JUST a short stroll from the promenadeand close to rail links to Liverpool, thissplendid block of apartments is set on asubstantial plot.

All five apartments have been convertedto a high standard and benefit fromcentral heating, double glazing, alarms,newly-fitted kitchens and bathrooms andare decorated to a very high standard.

There is a communal hallway and stairsto apartment four. Here, there is a kitchenwith integrated appliances, two wellproportioned bedrooms, a modern familybathroom and a good-sized lounge.

Externally, there are parking bays,communal gardens and a further parkingarea.● The Property Centre, 0151 639 7500

LOCATED in a popular area, thisproperty is within walking distance ofAllerton Road.

The three bedroom property isextremely well presented.

Inside there is a hall and a living roomto the front of the house.

To the rear, there is a modern kitchenwith oak units and granite worktops.

Off the kitchen is a dining area with adoor to the rear garden.

Upstairs, there are well-proportionedbedrooms along with a modern familybathroom.

Externally, there is off-road parkingand a garage to the front. There is also asubstantial and attractive garden to therear.● Move Residential, 0151 734 6727

OCCUPYING a popular setting close tothe amenities of Allerton Road, thisattractive ground floor apartment isoffered for rent, unfurnished.

Inside, there is a self-containedentrance hall which opens into thegood-sized living room which has featuresolid wood flooring.

There is also a fully-fitted kitchencomplete with a good range of units,complementary work surfaces andintegrated appliances.

A patio door leads out from the kitchento the rear of the property.

There are two well-proportionedbedrooms, while a newly fitted showerroom completes the property.

Outside, there is off-road parking.● Davis Beyga Estates, 0845 834 0388

SITUATED in a popular area close to theamenities of Smithdown Road, this fourbedroom Victorian terraced propertyboasts a number of traditional featuresand is offered for rent on a flexiblefurnished basis.

Inside, the property is double glazedand has gas central heating. There is areception hall, a lounge with strippedpine flooring and a decorative marblefireplace. The separate dining room haswood flooring and a cast iron fireplace.

There is a large kitchen/diner with arange of oak-style units, contrasting worksurfaces plus a separate utility room.

Upstairs there are three doublebedrooms and a single bedroom with anewly installed modern family bathroom.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923

THIS house is well presented and in goodcondition.

The two bedroom Edwardianmid-terraced property has recently hadnew carpets fitted throughout.

Inside, an entrance hall gives access tothe main reception rooms. These includea good-sized lounge and a formal diningroom to the rear.

There is also a fully-fitted kitchen withaccess to the rear yard.

Upstairs there are two wellproportioned bedrooms and a modernfamily bathroom.

The property benefits from a gascentral heating system and all of thewindows are double glazed.● Venmores, 0151 236 4400


CHOICEAgents’ Liverpool

Aigburth, £237,000Wavertree, £150,000

Anfield, £154,950 Fazakerley, £149,950

Allerton, £225,000

Wavertree, £64,950

Orrell Park, £185,000Cressington, £190,000

ENJOYING a superb residential setting,this three bedroom detached propertyoffers well maintained and well plannedaccommodation.

Inside, there is an entrance hall whichgives access to the main reception rooms.These include a good sized living roomwhich has a feature fireplace and a diningroom with French doors leading out to thegardens.

There is also a cloakroom/wc and afully fitted kitchen completes the groundfloor.

Upstairs, are three well proportionedbedrooms and a modern family bathroom.The master bedroom has patio doorsopening onto an attractive Juliet balcony.

Outside and to the front is a garage, adriveway and a garden and to the rearthere is a garden and a patio area.● Venmores, 0151 733 9000

SET within a popular residential areaclose to the amenities offered by Allertonand Smithdown Roads, this mid-terraceproperty is deceptively spacious.

On the ground floor there is a receptionhall, a lounge with exposed wood flooringand decorative fireplace, a rear diningroom with cast iron fireplace and anattractive sun room with French doors.

The fully fitted kitchen includes a rangeof units, work surfaces and appliances.

To the first floor, is the master bedroomwith a feature cast iron fireplace, twofurther good-sized bedrooms and a familybathroom complete with an attractivefree-standing bath.

Outside and to the front there is on-roadparking and to the rear there is a yard.● Venmores, 0151 733 9000

OFFERED for sale with the benefit of noongoing chain, this attractive detachedproperty enjoys a delightful elevatedposition.

The gardens are a particular featureand surround the property on three sidesto include lawns, and a patio area.

Entering the property, there is anentrance hall, a spacious open plan loungewhich has a feature hole-in-the-wallfireplace and a formal dining room withfeature solid oak flooring.

The kitchen is fully fitted with a goodrange of units, contrasting work surfacesand integrated appliances.

To the first floor there are threebedrooms, the master bedroom havingfitted wardrobes, and a family bathroomcompletes the accommodation.● Reeds Rains, 0151 226 5668

LOCATED in a sought after residentialarea, this detached property has plenty tooffer and would be ideal for a family.

Outside, there is a driveway andintegrated garage to the front whilst tothe rear there are delightful gardensincluding lawns and a patio area.

On the ground floor, an entrance hallleads into the good sized lounge which hasa feature fireplace.

There is also a dining room withFrench doors leading out to the gardens, acloakroom, a utility room and a fullyfitted kitchen which has a good range ofunits, contrasting work surfaces and anintegrated oven and hob.

To the first floor, there are three wellproportioned bedrooms and a familybathroom which has a step-in showercubicle.● Whitegates, 0151 523 0800

BENEFITING from no ongoing chainattachment, this delightful one bedroomapartment is ideal for a first-time buyer.

Inside, there is a self-containedentrance hall which leads into thespacious lounge.

There is also a fully fitted kitchenwhich has a comprehensive range ofunits, matching work surfaces andintegrated appliances.

There is also a well-proportionedbedroom and a modern bathroom whichcompletes the accommodation.

The property also benefits from off-roadparking.● Davis Beyga Estates, 0845 834 0388

HAVING recently undergone aprogramme of modernisation, thisattractive semi-detached property hasmuch to offer.

Outside, there are gardens, a drivewayand an attached garage to the front. Tothe rear, there are lawns and a patio area.

On the ground floor, is a reception halland a spacious lounge with marblefireplace. There is also a sitting roomwith fireplace and French doors.

The kitchen is newly fitted with a goodselection of units, contrasting work topsand a range of integrated appliances.

To complete the ground floor, there is arecently installed conservatory withFrench doors out to the gardens.

To the first floor, is the masterbedroom, two additional bedrooms and amodern family bathroom.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

THIS four bedroom executive detachedproperty benefits from double glazing andgas central heating and enjoys a popularsetting.

Inside, the ground floor brieflycomprises an entrance hall, a downstairswc, a good sized lounge with attractivelaminate flooring and a formal diningroom which has patio doors.

The kitchen is fully fitted with a goodrange of modern high gloss units,contrasting work tops and a selection ofintegrated appliances.

A utility room completes the groundfloor.

To the first floor, the master bedroomhas an en-suite shower room and thereare three further well-proportionedbedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside there are front and reargardens as well as an integral garage.● Entwistle Green, 0151 525 9050

HAVING been sympathetically extended,this attractive semi-detached property hasdelightful gardens to the rear which are aparticular feature.

Then, to the front, there is a garage anda driveway offering ample off-roadparking.

On the ground floor there is a receptionhall, an open plan lounge, which has afeature fireplace, plus there is a sittingroom with French doors opening onto thegardens.

There is also a fully-fitted kitchen and aformal dining room to complete theground floor.

Moving upstairs, the master bedroomhas fitted wardrobes and there are twoadditional bedrooms and a family showerroom.● Your Move Mathews, 0151 734 4911


FORSALE

Bleasdale Business Centre • 12 MolyneuxWayOld Roan • Aintree • Merseyside • L10 2 JAt 0151 520 3282 • f 0151 520 3311e [email protected] www.seftonbleasdale.co.uk

Sefton Bleasdale is a dynamic andambitious family business with a highgrowth property portfolio across theNorthWest of England. The BleasdaleFamily ran the Sefton Building CompanyLtd ofAintree,which operated between1932 and 1976,building 30,000 propertiesin the NorthWest. The Bleasdale familyhave created 5 property investmentcompanies. We have a commitment to our tenants to a long term relationship,offering leases from 12 months to 2 years 11 months on anAST (AssuredShortholdTenancy). A number of our tenants have been retained over manyyears due to our attention to customer care.

QUEENSWAY

£495pcm ST HELENS

• Three Bedroom semi• Living room• Fitted kitchen• Downstairs W.C.• Shower room• Floor coverings• UPVc double glazed

windows and doors• Gas central heating• Gardens front and rear• Car parking space

KINGSWAY

£550pcm HUYTON

• Three bedroom endterrace

• Living room• Fitted kitchen• Bathroom suite• Floor coverings

throughout• UPVc double glazed

windows and doors• Gas central heating

MOSS BANK COURT

£595pcm AUGHTON

• Three bedroom flat£650pcm

• Two bedroom flat£595pcm

• Independent entrancehall with intercomaccess

• Large lounge/dining room• Spacious bathroom• Garage, car parking space• Fully fitted kitchen with appliances• UPV double glazed windows /door• Gas fired central heating system

£450pcm KIRKDALE

PRIMROSE STREET• Two bedroom terrace• Through living/diningroom

• Fitted kitchen• Bathroom• Floor coveringsthroughout

• Gas central heating• NO DEPOSIT

£525pcm WALLASEY

BROUGHTON ROAD• Three bedroomterrace

• Two living/diningrooms

• Fitted kitchen• Floor coverings &UPVc double glazedwindows

• Gas central heating

ALTWAY

£495pcm AINTREE

• Two bedrooms• Spacious

lounge/fully fittedkitchen

• Bathroom• Gas central heating• Floor coverings and

blinds throughout• UPVc windows and doors• Car parking space in rear car park

ALTWAY COURT

£595pcm AINTREE

• Newly refurbished/decorated to high standard

• Independent entrancewith intercom

• Spacious lounge & veranda• Gas central heating

• New floor coverings and blinds throughout• Dressing room to main bedroom• Fully fitted kitchen with appliances• Bathroom with electric shower to bath• UPVc windows/door• Front garden

ALTWAY

£10,500pa +VAT AINTREE

• Full repairing and insuring lease (FRI)• Busy local shopping parade with Martins,Bargain Booze, William Hill & local retailers

• New shopinterior/front

• Minimum 10year lease

• 5 year rent review• 62.80 sqm.

ULVERSTON CLOSE

£10,000 MAGHULL

• Spacious singleGarage

• Driveway to front• New garage door• New UPVc double

glazed rear window

QUEENSWAY

£120,000 ST HELENS

• Three Bedroom semi• Living room• Fitted kitchen• Downstairs W.C.• Shower room• Floor coverings• UPVc double glazed

windows and doors• Gas central heating• Gardens front and rear• Car parking space

ALTWAY

£495pcm AINTREE

• One bedroomflat

• Spaciouslounge/Fullyfitted kitchen

• Bathroom• Gas CH

• Floor coverings and blinds throughout• UPVc windows• Car parking space in rear car park

OLNEY STREET

£495pcm WALTON

• Three bed terrace• Two living rooms• Fitted kitchen• Bathroom• Floor coverings

throughout• Gas central

heating• UPVc double

glazed windowsand doors

MOLYNEUX WAY

£13,500 Pa +VAT AINTREE

• Shop on two floors• 56.77 square metres• Minimum 10 year lease• 5 year rent review• Full repair and insuringlease

• Busy local shoppingparade with Tescoexpress, Dominoes pizza,Hairdressers, Butchersand a Chemist

ALTON AVENUE

£550pcm LITHERLAND

• Three bedroom mid terrace• Living room• Fitted kitchen with oven,hob and cooker hood

• Bathroom• Floor coverings and blindsthroughout

• UPVc double glazedwindows and doors

• Gas central heating• Gardens to front and rear


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● Central Heating

● Parking

Bold Street, L1

£750 pcm

● 2 Bedrooms

● Apartment

● Furnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Parking

Quebec Quay, L3

£750 pcm

● 2 Bedrooms

● Apartment

● Unfurnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

● River Views

● Parking

East Quay, L3

£795 pcm

● Two Bedrooms

● Apartment

● Furnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

● Parking

X Building L3,

£725 pcm

● 3 Bedrooms

● Semi-detached

● Furnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

● Driveway

● Gardens

Elizabeth Road, L10

£525 pcm

● 2 bedrooms

● Terrace

● Unfurnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Yard

Ismay Street, L4

£400 pcm

● 3 Bedrooms

● Apartment

● Furnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Parking

Knightsbridge Court, L7

£575 pcm

● Two Bedroom

● Apartment

● Unfurnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

City Gate, Oldham St, L1

£600 pcm

● 2 Bedrooms

● Apartment

● 2nd Floor

● Unfurnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Parking

Woodholme Court, L25

£575 pcm

● Three Bedrooms● Semi Detached● Unfurnished● Conservatory● Double Glazed● Central Heated● Gardens● Driveway

Scorpio Close, L14

£595 pcm

● 2 Bedrooms

● Terrace

● Unfurnished

● Yard

Robson Street, L13

£400 pcm

● 3 Bedrooms

● Semi-Detached

● Part-Furnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Gardens

● Driveway

Towers Road, L16

£3 pcm

● Two Bedrooms

● Apartment

● Furnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

● Balcony

● Parking

South Ferry Quay, L3

£650 pcm

● 2 Bedrooms

● Terrace

● Unfurnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Yard

Ripon Street, L4

£350 pcm

● Three Bedrooms

● Town House

● Unfurnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

● Garage

Markden Mews, L8

£700 pcm

● 4 Bedrooms

● Terrace

● Flexi Furnishings

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Yard

Arundle Avenue, L17

£795 pcm

● 3 Bedrooms

● Mid Terrace

● Part-Furnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

● Yard

Little Heyes Street, L5

£400 pcm

● 3/4 Bedrooms

● Duplex Apartment

● Flexi Furnishings

● Central Heating

Judges Drive, L6

£600 pcm

● 3 Bedrooms

● Semi-Detached

● Part-Furnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Driveway

● Gardens

Holmrook Road, L11

£500 pcm

● One Bedroom

● Apartment

● Situated in the Georgian Quarter

● Unfurnished

● Electric Heating

Catherine Street L8,

£460 pcm

● 4 Bedrooms

● Semi-Detached

● Part Furnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Driveway

● Gardens

Lynmouth Road, L17

£950 pcm

● Studio Apartment

● Furnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

● Parking

Princes Court, L8

£325 pcm

● 2 bedrooms

● Bungalow

● Unfurnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

● Gardens

● Parking

Markfield Crescent, L25

£550 pcm

● 2 Bedrooms

● Apartment

● Ground Floor

● Furnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Parking

Chancellor Court, L8

£595 pcm

● 4 Bedrooms

● Semi-Detached

● Unfurnished

● Central Heating

● Double Glazing

● Gardens

● Parking

Beechurst Close, L25

£850 pcm

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CHOICEAgents’ acrossMerseyside

Crosby,£295,000WITHIN walking distance of Crosbyvillage, this end-terraced property offersconsiderable charm and character.

Inside, there are two reception rooms,an extended L-shaped fitted diningkitchen and a downstairs shower room.

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

A further double bedroom is located onthe second floor.

Externally, there is a good sized rearlawned garden and a driveway providingoff-road parking to the front.

The property is security alarmed andhas gas central heating.

This property is well worth an earlyinspection to fully appreciate all that ithas to offer.● Berkeley Shaw, 0151 924 6000

Blundellsands, £370,000THIS attractive, character, Edwardian,semi-detached property is situated in apopular residential area.

Inside, there is a porch with originaltiled floor, two reception rooms, the firsthaving a feature open fire and the secondalso having a decorative fireplace. Bothhave parquet flooring.

There is also a study, a cloakroom/wcand a fitted kitchen.

The cellar is currently a gym/playroom.

On the first floor, there is a bathroom, ashower room and three bedrooms withthe master bedroom having an en-suiteshower room. There are three additionalbedrooms on the second floor.

Externally, there are lawned gardens.● Entwistle Green, 0151 924 2278

Formby,£315,000WELL-presented, this four bedroom homeis situated in a popular area within easyreach of local amenities.

Inside there is a hall, a good sizedlounge which has a feature fireplace andan opening to a sitting room with asliding door to the rear.

The kitchen/dining room has a goodrange of units and appliances.

Upstairs there is a landing, a familybathroom and four well-proportionedbedrooms, with the master bedroomboasting an en-suite shower room.

Externally, there is a block-paveddriveway for off-road parking and a reargarden with lawn and paved patio.

The property is well worth an earlyinspection.● Reeds Rains, 01704 878 545

Ormskirk, £179,995AN ideal family home, this three bedroomhouse is available with vacant possession.

Inside comprises a porch, an entrancehallway with laminate flooring and aliving room with patio doors leading to anEdwardian-style conservatory.

The breakfast kitchen has a good rangeof units and matching work surfaces andcompletes the ground floor.

Upstairs, a landing with built-instorage leads to a family bathroom, threewell-proportioned bedrooms and awalk-in wardrobe.

Externally there is a driveway offeringample off-road parking, a detached garageand delightful gardens.

The property is ideally located for alllocal amenities including transport links.● Farrell Heyworth, 01695 570 075

West Kirby, £287,500AFFORDING fantastic views, thisend-terrace offers tastefully refurbishedliving space.

Inside there is a hall with porcelaintiled flooring and a guest suite, which hasa bedroom area with French doors; awalk-in store and an en-suite bathroom.

The first floor has a good-sized loungewith solid timber flooring and patio doorsto a balcony, as well as a stylish diningkitchen.

To the second floor there is a sun roomand door to a roof terrace. There are alsothree bedrooms and a shower room.● Bradshaw Farnham & Lea, 0151 6258844

Moreton,£117,995FOR sale with no ongoing chain, thisextended three bedroom house haspotential for some improvement.

Inside comprises a hall, a good sizedlounge with a feature fireplace, a diningroom, a utility room and a fitted kitchen.

The first floor has a landing, threebedrooms and a family bathroomfeaturing a panelled bath with electricshower over.

Externally, there are wrought-iron gatesleading to a driveway at the front. To therear, there is an enclosed garden withlawn, a patio area and establishedborders.● Karl Tatler, 0151 678 4300

Bebington,£195,000AN IDEAL family home, this extended,three double bedroom house benefits fromgas central heating and double glazing aswell as no ongoing chain.

The ground floor comprises an openporch, an entrance hall, a wc, front loungewith a feature timber fireplace, a rearlounge and a morning room with adecorative cast iron fireplace.

There is also a utility area and a fullyfitted kitchen.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms plusa bathroom and separate wc.

Outside there is a garage, off-roadparking and gardens to the front and rear.● Whitegates, 0151 645 6924

Upton,£249,950HAVING no ongoing chain, this tastefullyextended, 18th century coach houseblends modern fixtures, fittings and decorwith original character.

Inside, there is a porch, an entrancehall, a lounge with French doors to acourtyard, a cosy sitting room and astunning kitchen/diner.

The first floor has a bathroom and threewell-proportioned bedrooms, the masterhaving exposed ceiling beams.

Outside, there is a driveway, a doublegarage, front gardens and a sidecourtyard.● Bradshaw Farnham & Lea, 0151 6789760

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Three bedroomend town house,gas ch and dg,recently refurbishedthroughout. Gardensand off-road parking,unfurnished.

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£475 pcm (deposit £575.00)

Whitegates, 30A Allerton Road, WooltonVillage, Liverpool – 0151 428 1357

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MARINERS WHARF.2 bed apt unfurn\.\ £450pcm1 bed apt unfurn\.\ £450pcm

Lovely apts,riverside/marina views.

Parking & landscaped gardens.Popular bar & restaurant,

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WALTON & AINTREEOVER 55’S ONLY1 Bed Flats to let

New build, C/heatingLift, Intercom

Elec Gates, Gardens £99pwTel: 0151 428 0226

ROBY quiet area nr M62.Room with TV in modern house,use of all facilities, tranquilgardens, indoor heated pool,suit non smoking prof on themove, £70 pw, bills incl. 0151480 4589.

EDGE LANE1 bed flat £70pw

No DSS. 0151 724 3755.

SMITHDOWN RD City end,studio flat, intercom, GCH, newdecoration, kitchen appliances,new carpets, blinds, £260pcm,no DSS. 07837 416382.

W A T E R L O O , B O O T L E ,SEAFORTH & ANFIELD Furnrms & studios fm £65pw. Allbills inc bband. No Dep. NoDSS. Over 25. 0151 928 9280

L20 cosy rooms available, ownTV, microwave, fridge, some ensuite, £70/85pw, all bills paid.07940 953280.

L8 DINGLE 2 bed house, dg,gch, newly refurbished; £475pcm 07521 465414 or 07725122322.

LITHERLAND Hinton St, 3 bedhouse, new decor & carpets,GCH, DG, £95 pw, £200 dep +1 mth. 07980 719780.

CITY CENTRE 2 bed spaciousApt, f/f, top floor, floor to ceilingwindows. £600 pcm. 07516640 954

AccommodationTo Let

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

NR CITY CENTRE 2 bed apt,f/f, no DSS, dep req’d, £500pcm. Tel: 07793 369 907 or07878 945016

LITHERLAND & ANFIELD 2& 3 bed terraced houses. Dssok, no deposit req’d with g’tor0151 928 9280

TUEBROOK 2 bed house, DG,GCH, alarmed, unfurnished, noDSS, dep & refs req, £400 pcm.07717 314543.

L15, LANGDALE RD superior1 bed unfurn flat for workingprof only. £390pcm plus bills£200 approx 0151 727 3153

CONWAY ST L5 semi furn 2bed apt, priv pkg, gated, 9thfloor, £500pcm. 0151 9329655 or 07883 081715.

NEW FERRY Newchester Rd,1 bed apt, CH, DG, PP, DSS ok.Small dep rqd £100pww 07740148807

L9 2 bed flat, fully refurbed,l a r g e g a r d e n , D S S o k ,£450pcm, dep req. 07846728821.

BOOTLE Quality 3 bed house.DSS excepted. 0151 9293988/ 07712 790 370

TUEBROOK L6, 2 bed plusattic room, dg, gch, £98 pw.G’tor reqd. 07990 946072

BOOTLE 1 & 2 bed flats. DSSok with guarantor, NO depositrequired 0151 928 9280

WAVERTREE 2 bed hse, gch,dg, £499pcm DSS cons, nodep, g’tor req’d 07771 758328

LITHERLAND Three−bed semiwith large garden. £550 pcm.Tel. 07794 423 241.

L6 August Rd 3 bed furn hse£430pcm suit 3 people sharing.No DSS. 0151 263 1774

L8 RITSON ST 2 bed house,DSS ok small dep rqd. £110pw.0778 238 2554

KIRKDALE nr station 1 bed flats/c gch, £70pw. £300 dep. NoDSS. 07890 373305

L6 TUEBROOK Alton Rd 1 bedapt, DSS ok, £95pw. Small deprqd. Call 0778 238 2554

L33 Refurbd 2 bd u/f hse grdnsoff Simonswood Ln £500pcmDep/refs reqd 07919 955777

OLD SWAN 2 bed house, DG,CH, £110 pw. Tel: 07841164778.

L13 KREMLIN DR s/c 1 bed,own kitch, bath, CH, unfurn,DSS ok. 0151 924 4254.

WALTON, BRECK ROAD 4bed house, GCH DG, excellentorder. 07850 912394

ORRELL PK Nr Station 3 bedterrace fitted kit GCH £600pcmNo DSS 07957 636549

CROSBY 2 bed house, ch, dg,£ 5 5 0 p c m . T e l . 0 7 8 1 1949703.

CROSBY fully furnished bedsit,own kitchen. 40+ £55pw NoDSS. 0151 281 1422

FLATS & HOUSES throughoutL i v e r p o o l N O D E P . D S Swelcome. 0151 521 2374

L13 Sark Rd. Fully mod, 3 bed,gch/dg, new kit/bath, £550pcm, no DSS. 07877 754021.

STAINBURN AVE L11. 3 bed,conservatory, Lg gdns, off rdpkg. DSS con. 07851 227796

L11 Carr Lane 3 bed hse£ 1 1 0 p w N o D S S 0 7 8 0 3082999/ 260 7980

2 BED HOUSE Bootle, ref’s/dep’s req’d, 07930 118835.

2 BED HOUSE Anfield over25’s. DG. Tel: 07977 913 499.

WALTON 5 Bed house, DHSSok. £650. 0151 356 7551

BOLD ST L1 2 bed apt, f/f,£625 pcm. 07738 741005.

L15 Bedsit. Bills paid, 30+, noDSS, £55 pw. 07963 074763

ARKLES RD L4 3 bed hse ch,£450pcm 0151 734 1112

L15 2 Bed house, DHSS ok.£500. 0151 356 7551

L ILLY RD L7 1 bed f lat .£75pw. 0151 734 1112

L20 2 bed house, DHSS ok.£450. 0151 356 7551

L4 2 bed house, DHSS ok.£450. 0151 356 7551

L13 & L6 Houses to let. NoDep, dg & gch 07985 331008

L12 2 Bed Apt. gch, dg. 0151521 2374

CLAREMONT RDL21 1 bd fltrefurb £75pw 0151 734 1112

SEAVIEW RD L20. 2 bed, DG,GCH. DSS con. 07851 227796

WAVERTREE 2 bed fl, parking£430pcm. 07793 630090.

SKIPTON RD L4 3 bed hse£100pw 0151 734 1112

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HOMESGuideNew

Loyalty pays

ONE of the North West’sleading housebuildersis offering to rewardcustomers for theirloyalty by giving them

thousands of pounds off their newhome when they come back to buyfor a second or third time.

Barratt Manchester is finding anincreasing number of buyersreturning to purchase homes fromthe company when the time comesto move – for example, when peoplewith growing families need morespace or older couples look todown-size after the children leavehome.

“Brand loyalty is somethingusually associated with cars,newspapers and football clubs,”said Jason Newton, sales director atBarratt Manchester. “But we havecustomers who return to buy fromus a second, third or even fourthtime when they need to move on.Our buyers tell us they like thestyle and quality of our new homes,which is very pleasing.”

Barratt Manchester is offeringevery customer a Future PurchaseDiscount certificate, which entitlesthem to a discount on subsequenthomes bought from the company of£500 for every £25,000 (or partthereof) of the price.

So on a new home priced at£151,000, return buyers would

receive a £3,500 discount.Homes currently available from

Barratt Manchester include a widerange at both Scholars’ Gate and atthe brand new development,Chandlers’ Walk.

Situated within a well-establishedresidential area off TwickenhamDrive in Bidston, Wirral, Scholars’Gate is surrounded by shops,

leisure facilities and schools.Bidston train station is less thanhalf a mile away, enabling quick andeasy access to Liverpool city centre,making this development ideal forcommuters looking for a stylishalternative to city centre apartmentliving.

Coming soon to Bromborough,Wirral is Barratt Manchester’s

newest development, Chandlers’Walk. Showcasing a stunning rangeof three and four bedroom homes,Chandlers’ Walk offers a fantasticopportunity for first time buyers.● For more details on Scholars’Gate call Nikki on 07707 207 002. ForChandlers’ Walk, call Barratt’smain sales team on 0844 811 7799 orvisit www.barratthomes.co.uk.

STYLISH:The interiorsof Barratthomes arewarm andwelcoming

*Miller Homes will pay up to 5% of the purchase price of the selected plot, to match the customer’s deposit, as agreed at point of reservation.To be eligible for the Deposit Match the customer must be able to prove at point of settlement that they are in possession of the agreed deposit amount. Customer must pay the standard reservation charge on their selected plot. DepositMatch value will be deducted from total sale price on legal completion. Deposit Match available on selected plots only, and is subject to Miller Homes’ standard terms and conditions.This is a limited offer and may be withdrawn without notice. Price and availability correct at time of going to print. Photograpy represents a typical Miller Homes’ exterior and interior.

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HOMESGuideNewChild’s playDAVID Wilson

Homes NorthWest hasrecently beenteaching

Liverpool children allabout building site safety,when it welcomed pupilsfrom St John’s PrimarySchool to officially launchits new St John’s Placedevelopment in Kirkdale.

During their visit, thechildren were given a tourof St John’s Place, wherethey received an inform-ative talk on how to staysafe around constructionareas, in addition toviewing a show home atfirst-build stage andlearning about thebuilding process.

Steve Jackson, salesdirector at David WilsonHomes North West,commented: “At DavidWilson Homes North West,safety is always regardedas our number onepriority, both for ouremployees and the wider

community surroundingour sites.

“As we have justlaunched a new develop-ment in the area, wewanted to raise awarenessof the dangers buildingsites can harbour amongthose close by, particularlylocal children.”

He added: “We havereally enjoyed workingwith St John’s PrimarySchool, and are pleased tosay the talk was very wellreceived among the pupils.

“The visit provided afantastic opportunity toencourage the children toget involved with what’sgoing on in their area. Wehope that this marks thebeginning of a long-standing relationship withSt John’s Primary School,and we look forward toinviting them back in thenear future.”

Furthermore, the pupils,

who chose the name StJohn’s Place, were alsoinvited to unveil thesignage for the develop-ment, which they haddesigned themselves.

Denise Maudsley, headteacher at St John’sPrimary School, said: “Allthe children really enjoyedthe site visit, particularlyseeing their designs in situand learning how a houseis built.

“We would like to thankDavid Wilson Homes forinviting us along andproviding the childrenwith such interestingprojects to work on..”

St John’s Place is set tolaunch in early 2011 andwill comprise a collectionof two and three bedroomhomes.

● To register your interestin St John’s Place contactthe sales hotline on 08448113366, or for generalinformation visitwww.dwh.co.uk. SAFETY FIRST: Children from St John's Primary visit St John’s Place

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DEVELOPMENT: Priory GateLOCATION: Aughton, nearOrmskirkDEVELOPER: Jones Homes(Fylde)HOUSE TYPES: ApartmentsCONTACT DETAILS: 01695581358WEBSITE:www.jones-homes.co.uk

THE FACTS

homezone Jones Homes: Priory Gate a d v e r t i s i n g f e a t u r e

Qualityapartments

MULTI-AWARDwinning regionaldeveloper JonesHomes (Fylde) isproud to report

excellent visitor levels and sales atits fantastic development PrioryGate in Aughton, near Ormskirk.

With over 45 years’ experienceJones Homes (Fylde) has built-upa reputation for constructingquality homes in the best locationsand this prestigious developmentof two and three bedroomapartments is no exception.

All of the spacious apartmentsare finished to the highest quality.The contemporary feel of the fitted

kitchens and beautifully finishedbathrooms will make your newhome a home to be proud of, andwith breathtaking views acrossthe countryside, the development’srural location feels a million milesaway from the hustle and bustle ofLiverpool or Manchester but withthe local train station a mere fiveminute walk from thedevelopment and with excellentlinks to the motorway, Priory Gatehas it all.

Residents, Mr and Mrs Dixonmade their move to Priory Gate inDecember 2009, they saw thedevelopment progress withinterest and decided releasing

some equity from their own fourbedroom detached home was anexcellent idea and have not lookedback since.

The benefits of living in amaintenance free environment,where the gardens are all caredfor, everything is brand new andthere are endless views over thecountryside was a fantasticopportunity.

Their old neighbours andlifelong friends, Mr and MrsCarlton visited their new homeand were overwhelmed byeverything that Priory Gate has tooffer.

They were so pleased that they

decided to ‘test the water’ and puttheir own property on the market,within days it had sold and theyhad to move fast. Demand hasbeen high at this lovelydevelopment but the salesnegotiator managed to securethem their dream home.

As demand is proving to be sohigh for these exceptionalapartments Jones Homes (Fylde)has commenced work on thesecond phase of this developmentwith several reservations beingtaken already.

Open to visitors seven days aweek from 11am to 5.30pm, callPriory Gate on 01695 581358.

Typical interiors at Priory Gate, Aughton, near Ormskirk

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Prices correct at time of going to press.

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