Liverpool Echo Big Property Guide - 4th August 2012

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GUIDE ... tohome improvement

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Effects ofmortgageboomA LEADING firm ofsurveyors said this week ithad put aside another £17.3mto meet claims from lenderswho offered mortgagesduring the property boom.

LSL Property Services,which owns e.surv charteredsurveyors as well as estateagencies Your Move andReeds Rains, said theprovision covered claimsbetween 2004 and 2008 – aperiod surrounding themarket boom and thesubsequent fall in priceswhich left many peoplestuck in negative equity.

It said this “relativelyhigh-risk” period saw lendersgenerally offering mortgagesat high loan-to-value (LTV)ratios and considerable levelsof buy-to-let and sub-primelending.

The company outlined theextra £17.3m provision in itsresults for the first half ofthis year, saying the rise inclaims it has seen has partlybeen prompted byanticipated changes to “nowin, no fee” rules next year.

LSL, which has already putaside or paid out £20m overthe issue, said that highlevels of claims have been“industry-wide” and it hastightened its own internalcontrols as the market haschanged.

Steven Gould, director ofregulation at the RoyalInstitution of CharteredSurveyors (RICS), said thebody has seen some “marketdistress” among its membersdue to generalised claimsbeing made as a result ofhouse prices going down.

He said that while claimsrelating to negligence oversurveys where somethinghas been missed wererelatively easy to prove ordisprove, ones relating tovaluations are often morecomplicated to deal with asclaims tended to be lessspecific.

Greener, cleanerway towarmhomeIF YOU want to make your homegreener and cleaner, an air sourceheat pump could be the answer.

These pumps extract heat fromthe air outside and then increase itstemperature, before using it to heatyour home.

There are two types of pump – airto air and air to water. The formerproduce warm (and also cool) airand circulate it around your homethrough fans.

Air-to-water pumps supply yourhome’s (wet) central heatingsystem. However, they don’t makethe water as hot as a boiler does, soyou may need to fit bigger radiatorsbecause the ones you have won’tgive out as much heat, or install(wet) underfloor heating, where thewater doesn’t need to be so hot.

Underfloor heating is a goodoption with a heat pump, but isoften expensive and disruptive toretrofit – it’s ideal for renovationsand houses being built.

According to the Energy SavingTrust, fitting an air source heat pumpcosts around £6,000 to £10,000. Howquickly you’ll get that money backdepends on a number of factors, butyou’ll save most money if you’rereplacing a coal-fired or electricheating system (if you have mains-gascentral heating, an air source heatpump may not be for you).

The good news is that once theRenewable Heat Incentive (seewww.which.co.uk) starts (probablynext year), it should take less timeto recoup your investment.

This Government scheme willpay people who heat their homesusing renewable technologies,including air source heat pumps.

Even though the scheme isn’t up

and running yet, you may be able toget a Renewable Heat PremiumPayment (see www.energysavingtrust.org.uk) to help you with thecost of installing a heat pump.

As well as providing you with anincome (assuming the RenewableHeat Incentive goes ahead), yourpump should also cut your home’sCO2 emissions (depending on whatsort of heating you’re replacing).

The problem, of course, is thatalthough air is renewable, thesepumps need electricity to work. Themost eco solution is to generate

your own electricity, using a windturbine or solar panels, for example,which is another big investment.

Air source heat pumps rarelyneed much maintenance, but theymay not work as well when it’scolder than -5C outside (althoughthey can work at temperatures aslow as -15C), so another form ofheating may be necessary in winter.

It is, of course, vital that yourhome’s draught-proofed and wellinsulated for the heating system towork efficiently.

Whether or not you need

planning permission for an airsource heat pump will depend onwhere you live in the country (andsometimes other factors), so checkwith your local planningdepartment.

As always, if your home’sleasehold, you may need thepermission of the freeholder tomake an alteration such as fittingan air source heat pump.

And if it affects a wall orboundary you share with aneighbour, it may be necessary todraw up a party wall agreement.

GREEN ENERGY: A diagram of an air source heat pump in a home

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Summer is the perfecttime to consider fittingan air source heatpump, says Julia Gray

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Saturday, August 4, 2012 PROPERTY 3★★★★

GUIDE ... tobuying

by JANET TANSLEY

StunninghomeblendsbestofArtDecoandVictorian style

SPACIOUS: The beautiful drawing room, kitchen and dining room of Ravenscroft allboast plenty of light and character

IT MIGHT sound like typical‘estate agent speak’ but houseslike this really do not come onthe market very often.‘Ravenscroft’ in St Anne’s

Road, Aigburth, is stunning andspecial.

This Victorian residence wasre-designed to incorporate anumber of Art Deco features with aVictorian twist, and it truly is agrand and elegant residence withinits own private grounds.

The property is approached viasecure gates and a long sweepingdriveway, at the head of which is anornamental fountain.

Entrance to the property, for salewith Sutton Kersh at £1,300,000, isvia the vestibule which has aMinton tiled floor.

The elegant reception hall boastsa re-designed nautical Art Decoreturn staircase which leads to theupper floor via a beautiful halflanding. Much of the originalcharm and character has beenretained in this building while theArt Deco/Modernist theme hasbeen incorporated.

The reception hall leads to thedrawing room which is bright dueto double aspect windows, one ofwhich is a deep walk-in full heightcurved bay overlooking the gardens.The windows have detailed leadedlight and stained glass panel workwhich add to the character of theproperty.

The drawing room also boasts ahand carved fireplace with raisedhearth, an inset living flame gasfire and fender, columns with inlaidmirrors and radiators set into bayswith covers and grilles.

The property boasts a formaldining room which has a leadedlight and stained glass picturewindow overlooking the drivewayand fountain, wood panelling towalls with art rail, wood blockflooring in a herringbone design, aModernist detailed brick fireplacewith raised hearth and an inset solidfuel stove. Both of these rooms haveservants’ bells in working order.

The family sitting room has aFrench door leading onto thegarden. There is leaded light andstained glass panel work to bothwindows, a fireplace with cast irongrate, inset living flame gas fire andtiled hearth. The fireplace is

complemented by a detailed turnedand carved over mantle withdisplay shelving and mirrors. Thereis an interconnecting door to thekitchen providing ideal social andentertaining space.

The family dining kitchen is amodern, oak-fronted fitted kitchenwith a range of base, wall anddrawer units with inset glazeddisplay cabinets, full height units,granite work surfaces and an underslung stainless steel sink unit withwaste disposal bowl. There is arange cooker with double oven andgrill, a seven burner gas hob withextractor hood over, plumbing fordishwasher, Amtico flooring andporcelain tiling to walls.

A rear hallway leads to acloakroom and WC and a rear porchgives access to the garage.

Upstairs the family bathroom has

a modern suite comprising aJacuzzi spa bath set in a tiledplinth, a glazed shower enclosure,and a pedestal wash basin.

The master bedroom, situated offthe inner landing, has a beautifulpicture window with leaded lightand stained glass panels providingimpressive views over the gardens.There are handcrafted built-inwardrobes and there is an en-suiteshower room with a built-inenclosure with steam facility, apedestal wash basin, fully tiledwalls and a tiled floor.

Bedrooms two and three also haveleaded light and stained glass panelsin the windows, and bedroom two,like the master bedroom, hasrecently been redecorated.

Bedroom four overlooks thesweeping driveway and fountain; ithas built-in wardrobes with

lighting, a vanity area with unitand a wash basin inset with amirror.

A half landing leads to the guestquarters and study. Bedroom fivehas a leaded light and stained glasswindow, deep skirting boards, andan en-suite bathroom with apanelled bath, glazed showerenclosure, vanity unit with washbasin and mixer tap, fully tiledwalls and a tiled floor.

There is a separate WC.There are many rooms in the

basement of this property too.Outside, the stunning gardens

envelope the property and are a keyfeature of this impressive residence.

There are substantial areas oflawn to the front, side and rear withthe front garden having anestablished copper beech tree.There are tree screens to the

majority of the garden providingsemi-seclusion.

The front garden also offers abeautiful variety of established trees,a wooded area and a predominatelysandstone perimeter wall. Furtherareas of lawn extend to the rear andside of the property with severalterraces providing outdoor social andentertaining space.

It also has an ornamental pondand a small rose garden which leadsto a timber and glazedgreenhouse/potting shed. There arefurther areas of lawn and hardstanding surrounded by bordersoffering a variety of establishedtrees and shrubs.◆ For further details of‘Ravenscroft’ contact Sutton Kershat their Allerton office on 0151 7340666 or log ontowww.suttonkersh.co.uk

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BringMedmagicGUIDE ... to interiors

PRETTY: Mandarin Flowers fabric on chair, £42 per metre; Ceylonon cushion, £48 per metre; curtains in Lorelei, £46 per metre; wallspainted in Yacht Blue Lt 25-29T matt emulsion, £34 per 2.5L andskirting painted in Silver Wing 44-7P matt emulsion, £34 per 2.5L,all from Sanderson

IF THERE’S one thing we’recraving this summer, apartfrom gold medals, it must be along spell of blue skies.But just because our climate’s

not co-operating it doesn’t meanyou can’t capture the atmosphere ofsunny climes at home by bringingon the blues.

Pairing these with fresh whitewill instantly evoke the optimisticfeeling of bright horizons, glitteringseas and cool pools – in short, agetaway Mediterranean style.

“This look has a relaxed, timelessappeal and is just as at home incontemporary or traditionalinteriors,” says Caroline Gow atFired Earth.

“It’s also a style which worksequally well on a large or smallscale, so you can use it for adramatic feature in a bold bluepattern, or just a small feature toadd an uplifting splash of colour.”

Dipping into a blue palette can bedaunting as there’s so much tochoose from; whether it’s theintense, saturated blues found inthe Mediterranean or the inky,sultry midnight blues of foreignskies.

Whatever you pick, it’s a magicalformula because all the blue shadescomplement one another, making itone of the easiest and most restful,decorative schemes to live with.

So instead of packing a bag andgoing in search of the sun, treatyour rooms to some Mediterraneanmagic.

BASIC ELEMENTSAt its simplest, blue and whiteliving is seen in homes whererough-cast walls are colour-washedwith chalky blues or whites, andpainted woodwork complements theeffect.

While tongue and groove panelwalls and bare boards will conjurea similar rustic mood, there’s noneed to abandon the blues if yourtaste is more sophisticated.

“The trend for decorating withindigo blues continues and thereare many interpretations. Teamedwith ikats and embroideries, thelook becomes more ethnic and rich,while bold blue works beautifullywith crisp white curtains andaccents of blue around the room”,says Jo Eaton, creative projectsco-ordinator at Sanderson.

“Black painted or wengefurniture with a modern or Asianfeel balances the strong blue.Equally wood or natural flooringlike sisal can soften the look andwarm a room to stop it feeling toocool.”SPLASH OUT: Sanderson’s range

includes an indigo MandarinFlowers fabric, £42 a metre; a whiteLorelei fabric scattered with tinyblue blooms, £46 a metre, and a richYacht Blue paint, £34 for 2.5 litres ofmatt emulsion.

Conjure balmy sea breezes withClarke & Clarke’s Maritimecollection from £14 a metre. It’s acharming range of co-ordinatedprinted cottons with seven patternsincluding Seashells, Seabirds, Coraland Skipper which can complementits deckchair stripe, spot orgeometric patterns.BARGAIN BUY: Dress a windowwith a floaty white Lucerne voilepanel from £7.99, from Dunelm Mill

DIVE INTO BLUEThe inspiration for a room needn’tcome from a colour chart. It canjust as easily be inspired by alength of fabric, a piece of china ora work of art.

Use this as a starting point andthen build up the scheme around it,whether it’s a tiled splashback in akitchen, a piece of furniture or astriking accessory.

Don’t assume you can’t introduce

other colours. A brilliant burntorange or yellow will add the

vibrancy characteristic of aMediterranean setting, as will softpinks, creamy greys and brown.SPLASH OUT: Hand-decoratedAndalucia tiles, £11.95 each, inBodegas design, from Fired Earth.

Opt for French chateau style withHop Sack Wing Arm Chair, £679,upholstered with a rustic hop sackand with white washed legs, fromArtisanti.BARGAIN BUYS: White with blueembroidered cord detail cottonKarakol bed linen, double duvetcover with pillowcase, £49. AricaBlanket, £59, made from Peruvian

baby alpaca wool, available in royalblue, all from Urbanara.

A funky pendant light, availablein blue or white, The Colours UrsaSilicone Shades, £30 each from B&Q(available from August 27).

TABLE DRESSINGCeramics, glass and metalware areoften on display in Mediterraneanhomes. Even after their usefulnessis over, they’re used for decorativeeffect.

Collections can be displayed ondressers or shelves, individualplates hung on walls, and jugs orcontainers filled with fresh flowersto convey a fresh summer feel.

Opt for Mediterraneanstyle to capture thesunny summer look athome whatever theweather, saysGabrielle Fagan

DECORATIVE: Terracotta cookware:(clockwise from left) Chicken brick, £29.50;Tagine (brown), £35; Tagine (blue), £39.50;11cm pot, £2.50; Dip dish, £4; 25cm saucepan(seen with peppers), £9.50; 20cm pot, £12.50,all available by end of August from Marks &Spencer

LET THERE BE LIGHT: The ColoursUrsa Silicone Shades, £30 each, B&Q

RUSTIC: Formentera Armoire, inmango wood, £1,095, FrenchBedroom Company


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COOL: Karakol double duvet cover with pillowcase, £49 and Arica blanket, £59, Urbanara

PATTERNED:Sanganeeri Lamp£139, OKA

VIBRANT: Hand-decorated Andalucia tiles, inBodegas design, £11.95 each, Fired Earth

SPLASH OUT: Bring a taste ofthe Balearics into the home witha FormenteraArmoire, £1,095, inmango wood fromthe FrenchBedroom Company.Perfect for storingkitchenparaphernalia.The vibrantblue finishmakes it aneye-catching piecethat would suit adining room, dressingroom or bedroom. Ortone it down bycontrasting withwhitewashed pieces fora Mediterranean look.

Get a touch of theFrench countrysidewith Marks &Spencer’s new

Terracotta cookware, in blue ortraditional brown. Arriving in

stores throughoutAugust. A blue Tagineis £39.50.BARGAIN BUYS: ATurquoise CarvedAcrylic Jug, £19.95,tumbler, £4.99,Birdie and Wood;and a rich blue

OctagonalPottery Dinner

Plate, £15.95, BoutiqueProvencale.

ESSENTIAL TOUCHESDon’t forget homefragrance, an essential

finishing detail. “For a touch ofsunshine and easy summerliving, no matter what theweather, choose scents oftropical and citrus fruits whichare zingy and reminiscent offar-away holiday destinations,”says Lisa Hipgrave, director ofthe International FragranceAssociation.

“With the scent of pineapple,coconut, mango, papaya, kiwi,paw paw and grapefruit waftingaround your home, you onlyhave to close your eyes toimagine that you are in asun-kissed paradise indoors, nomatter what the Britishweather.”SPLASH OUT: Organise thehome with a French WeekdayMemo Board, £156, in wood witha buttermilk cream finish, fromDibor, which specialises inFrench and vintage style

accessories.Cast a subtle light with a

Sanganeeri Lamp, £139, with abrilliant blue base, from OKA,and echo the shade in a beautifulhand-made Coral fabric cushion,£85, from I & JL Brown.BARGAIN BUYS: Mimic aMediterranean scent withSicilian Lemon by UrbanApothecary London, £25.Revamp a patio by spraypainting plant pots invibrant shades, usingPlastiKote Super spraypaint, £6.95 for 400ml can,available from B&Q andHobbycraft. Add a BlueStar Tea For 2 GardenSet, £69.99, Dunelm Mill.

COMFORT: Coralfabric cushion, £85, I &JL Brown

COLOURFUL:Garden potsspray paintedwith PlastiKoteSuper spraypaint, 400ml.£6.95, availablefrom B&Q andHobbycraft

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Fighting togrowHOTGUIDE ... tooutside

ALLOTMENT holdersnationwide aregathering to safeguardtheir plots in light ofincreasing worries that

allotment land may be sold off.A recent survey conducted by the

National Allotment Society foundthat 74% of its members areworried that their allotment landwill be sold off and redeveloped inthe future, while the society itselfreceives hundreds of calls a yearfrom allotment holders looking foradvice on how best to safeguardtheir plots.

Donna McDaid, nationalsecretary for the society, explains:“Unfortunately in this day and age,it is too easy for landlords todispose of allotment land withoutrealising the huge benefits theyprovide to individuals, communitiesand the environment.

“Since the Localism Act has comeinto force, there is now an evengreater need to galvanise theinterest and support of localcommunities, especially as plannerssee allotments as primedevelopment land.”

With National Allotments Weeklooming, local allotmentassociations up and down thecountry are hosting ‘Parties on thePlot’ to help galvanise communitysupport for the allotment movementand in turn safeguard sites from theprospect of development.

More than 35 events are plannedthroughout the week, ranging frombarbecues and plant stalls to creamteas and children’s festivals. Theweek will showcase the widerbenefits of allotment gardening to all.

There are an estimated 330,000allotment plots in the UK andnearly 100,000 people on theallotment waiting lists, according tothe society, with rents ranging from£5 to £120 a year.

The organisation is concerned

that if this land was developed,billions of insects and animalswould be wiped out, the risk offlooding in towns and cities wouldincrease and air pollution wouldintensify, not to mention thedetrimental impact it would haveon people’s health and wellbeing.

To find an allotment near you,call your local council or visit yourlibrary which should have a list ofallotment sites in the area. Somecouncils provide literature, run

courses for beginners and take partin National Allotments Week.

To find the right site for you:● Make sure it’s close to home. Youwill not want to catch a buscarrying tools or get in a car after along, hard day at work to get there.● Choose a site which has fences,hedges and locked gates at night todeter vandals.● Check water arrangements.Councils should supply mainswater at a convenient distance forplot holders. A mains water supplyin the form of tanks and standpipesis essential.● Check out the land, examiningthe plot which is offered to you.Work out if you have plenty of sun

or if the plot is going to be inshadow, which isn’t good for a lot ofvegetables. Large trees may castshade and sap the soil of nutrients.● Study the neighbours’ plots. Ifthey are neglected and dominatedby tough, perennial weeds such asground elder, you may be facing alosing battle.● It’s important to feel comfortablethere. Some sites have a clubhousefor meetings or a trading shedwhere you can buy gardening goodsat more or less trade prices. Otherswill have tools or machinery for theuse of members.● National Allotments Week runsfrom August 6-12. For moreinformation, visit www.nsalg.org.uk

THE GOOD LIFE: A man works on his allotment

BestOfTheBunchLily

Thingstodothisweek

Amid fears allotment landmay be sold off todevelopers, HannahStephenson looks at thecampaign to grow yourown and offers tips on howto choose the right plot

● Harvest cucumbers andcontinue to pinch off the tips ofside-shoots two leaves beyond afemale flower. Remove maleflowers.● Sow a row of parsley now toproduce leaves for picking in theautumn.● Water and pick sweet peasregularly to ensure that plantscontinue to flower.● Pollinate female flowers of melonsby dabbing with pollen from a malebloom.● Water blue hydrangeasregularly with a solution ofcolorant to ensure blue varietiesremain blue next season.

● Hoe between plants frequently tostop weeds seeding.● Prune blackcurrants as theypass out of bearing.● Remove seedheads from beddingdahlias to encourage them tocontinue producing flowers.● Sow winter varieties ofspinach in succession throughAugust and September toprovide crops from October toApril.● Pinch out the growing tips ofwallflowers for bushy plants.● Order spring-flowering bulbsto plant in the autumn.● Deadhead regularly unless youwant seeds or hips to form.

THE weather may havebeen dire, but my lilieshave brightened up thegarden this summerdespite the rain, providingcolour in shades rangingfrom white to pink andzingy orange.

If you want lilies on thepatio, Asiatic and orientalhybrids have short, stoutstems with fresh greenfoliage and upward-facingflowers.

Good varieties includeLilium ‘Mona Lisa’, withits pink flowers with adeep pink centre, and L.‘Peach Pixie, with itspeachy orange stems.

Older varieties oftrumpet lilies make greatborder plants. Some growvery tall and aren’tsuitable for containers,but others which grow to

around 1m in heightmake excellent subjectsfor large containers.

Lilium regale is amongthe favourites with itsrichly scented whiteblooms and ‘WhiteSheen’, a dwarflongiflorum type, is alsopopular with 40cm stemsbearing scented whiteblooms.

Lilies like a richcompost with plenty ofnutrients and gooddrainage. Plant bulbs15-20cm apart, burying atleast three times theirdepth and laying thebulbs on their sides whenyou plant them, toprevent water frombecoming lodgedbetween their scales,which can cause them torot.


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includes rye grass,which is tough.

2Be practicalif you areshort of time.Keep theshape simple,

so the area can beeasily mown withouthaving to back in andout of awkwardcorners.

3If usingcurves, drawthem with acompasswhen

preparing a design, oneflowing into another.Curved lawns can leadthe eye away from stiff,geometric boundariesto create a softer, moreinteresting look.

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GARDENING GIGGLE: A woman and her daughterhave fun in their allotment, and right, potatoes andbeans grown on an allotment

HOUSE prices have fallen for the firsttime in seven months as the numberof potential buyers shrinks while thevolume of homes going on the marketrises, a study said this week.

The gap between supply anddemand is set to widen following anearly and unusually rapid seasonalsummer slowdown, meaning pricesare likely to fall further in thecoming months into autumn,property analyst Hometrack said.

Prices fell by 0.1% in July afterbeing flat last month, with activityslowing down notably in Londonand the South East, which havebeen supporting the market andkeeping average prices up.

Meanwhile, price falls in thenorthern regions, which have beenbigger than those in the South,could be “bottoming out”, the studysuggested.

London was the only region toregister a price increase in July,

with a rise of 0.1%, but the rate ofgrowth has slowed, according to thefindings. The North East saw thebiggest price fall, with a 0.5% drop.

Prices in the North Westdecreased by 0.3% and those in theSouth West, Wales, the WestMidlands and Yorkshire andHumberside fell by 0.2%, whileprices in the East Midlands and theSouth East dropped by 0.1% andremained flat in East Anglia.

The mismatch between buyersand sellers was shown by thenumber of new potential buyersregistering with estate agentsdecreasing by 2.1% this month, asthe volume of homes being put onthe market rose by 1.4%.

The number of new properties forsale has increased by 5.2% over thelast three months, while demand hasfallen by 2.2% over the same period.

The South East saw the biggestfall in demand in July with

potential buyers decreasing by3.4%, while London also saw anabove-average decline of 2.4%.

Richard Donnell, director ofresearch at Hometrack, said:“Weaker demand is to be expectedover the summer months, butcompared to previous years, theseasonal slowdown has startedearlier and developed more rapidlythan in previous years.

“This reflects growing concernover the UK’s economy and thedeepening eurozone crisis.”

Borrowers with smaller depositsare expected to have a particularlytough time finding a mortgage inthe coming months as lenderscontinue to tighten their criteria inthe uncertain economy, althoughthere have been some recent signsof increased competition to attractthose with larger amounts of equity.

In a sign of what is to come,figures from the British Bankers’

Association (BBA) published lastweek showed that mortgageapprovals were at their lowest levelin at least 15 years in June.

The Hometrack study said homesare staying on the market for 9.5weeks on average, a slight increasefrom 9.4 weeks in June.

The proportion of the askingprice achieved remained the samemonth-on-month at 93.1%, asweaker pricing in London wasoffset by increases in theproportion of the asking price beingachieved in northern England.

The number of postcodes acrossLondon registering price falls hasalso started to increase, althoughmore areas in the English capitalare still registering rises than drops.

Mr Donnell said: “Price falls inthe capital are primarily being seenin outer London, where domesticdemand is slowing as sentimentweakens and affordability

pressures bite.“A similar pattern is being seen in

the South East, where prices weredown across 35% of the region inJuly – above the national average.”

Mr Donnell said that away fromLondon and the South East, there isevidence that price falls may startto slow.

He said: “The proportion of theasking price being achieved innorthern regions has improved overrecent months, albeit off a low base.

“Above-average falls haveresulted in prices slowing to a levelwhere sales can take place withoutthe need for large discounts.

“This suggests some bottomingout of prices in these regions whichhave seen larger price falls thansouthern England.”

The study is based on researchfrom 1,500 estate agents andsurveyors across England andWales.

Houseprices fall for first time in sevenmonths

GARDENERSshould now beharvesting crops ofbeetroot to add totasty salads gratedor sliced, cookedor raw, with a dashof orange juice toadd flavour.

They are bestgrown in an open,sunny site inwell-drained fertilesoil that has beenenhanced withcompost orwell-rottedorganic matter.

Seeds can besown outdoorsfrom early springto summer. Sow ashort row everytwo weeks tohave a constantsupply of tenderroots. Theyshould be sownin drills 2.5cm(1in) deep, inrows 30cm(12in) apart andthinned to 10cm(4in) when largeenough.

Water every10 to 14 daysduring dry spells as lack of water leads towoody roots, while irregular watering cancause the roots to split.

Dig the roots up when they are aroundthe size of a tennis ball – any larger and theymay taste woody. Baby beets can be

harvested earlier, when they are a golf ballsize.

Good varieties include Boltardy, asmooth-skinned, bolt-resistant variety, andDetroit 2 – Little Ball, a baby beet which isexcellent for pickling.


CHOICEAgents’ Liverpool

Calderstones, £435,000THIS substantial four bedroom semi-detached house is situated in a desirablearea close to Calderstones Park.

On the ground floor a reception hallgives access to a cloaks/wc and a loungewith stripped and varnished floorboardsplus a marble fireplace.The sittingroom/dining area has a bay windowoverlooking the rear garden, while thereis a dining kitchen with a range of fittedunits and built-in appliances including aoven and microwave, and a five-burnergas hob with extractor hood over.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms (onewith an en-suite) and a family bathroomwith a free-standing roll-top bath.

Externally, there is a driveway, gardens,a tandem garage and an outbuilding.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

Calderstones, £649,950THIS elegant and beautiful four bedroomdetached residence is situated in the heartof a leafy suburb close to CalderstonesPark.

Downstairs briefly comprises animpressive reception hall, cloakroom andwc, spacious lounge, formal dining room,stylish sitting room open to aconservatory, and a dining kitchen.

Upstairs is a master bedroom withquality fitted bedroom furniture, plusthree further bedrooms, an attractivefamily bathroom with a contemporarysuite and a shower room.

Outside, the property has a driveway,garage, substantial gardens and anoffice/utility.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

Childwall, £390,000THIS well-presented, modern fourbedroom detached house is betweenCromptons Lane and Childwall ParkAvenue, Liverpool 16.

On the ground floor the spaciousaccommodation briefly comprises a hall,lounge, study, contemporary fully fittedkitchen, dining room, utility and wc.

Upstairs are four bedrooms (the masterwith en-suite) and a luxury familybathroom with a free-standing bath.

The property further benefits from gascentral heating and double glazing.

Externally, there are well-proportionedgardens, a driveway providing off-roadparking and a double garage.● Entwistle Green, 0151 734 2220

Walton,£220,000THIS impressive, five bedroom Grade IIlisted mid-terrace house is arranged overthree floors.

Downstairs briefly comprises a hall,lounge with open fire in a featuresurround, reception room/study, fittedkitchen incorporating a range cooker anda utility room/wc.

Upstairs are two bedrooms and twobathrooms, plus there are three furtherbedrooms and a storage cupboard (used asa walk-in wardrobe) to the second floor.Additional benefits include sash windows.

Outside is a rear garden with decking,and there is off-road parking.● Entwistle Green, 0151 525 9050

WestDerby, £164,950THIS extended, three bedroom semi-detached house is located in a sought-after area.

On the ground floor an entrance hallgives access to a living/dining room withoak wooden flooring and patio doorsopening to a wooden decked area. Thekitchen is fitted with a range of wall andbase units and incorporates marble effectwork surfaces, spotlights and plumbingfor appliances.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms anda family bathroom.

Outside, the property has a block paveddriveway, a garage and a rear gardenwhich contains pear trees.● Entwistle Green, 0151 220 4443

Ormskirk, £157,500THIS two bedroom, second floorapartment is in an exclusive complex forthe over 55s, convenient for Ormskirktown centre.

Inside, a hall leads to a well-presentedlounge with a feature electric fire anddelightful views. The kitchenincorporates a range of wall and baseunits, and there is a dining area.

Two bedrooms with fitted wardrobesand a bathroom complete theaccommodation.

The property further benefits from liftaccess and excellent facilities.

Externally, there is a communalgarden.● Farrell Heyworth, 01695 570075

Garston, £174,999THIS extended, three bedroom semi-detached house is presented to anextremely high standard and has alandscaped garden.

On the ground floor, a hall withcloakroom off leads to a lounge with solidoak wood flooring and an archwayopening to a dining room.

The newly fitted modern kitchenincorporates a range of stylish units, andthere is a dining area and utility room.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, one withfitted wardrobes, plus a bathroom.

Externally the property has off-roadparking, a single garage and a landscapedrear garden with a raised decking area.● Farrell Heyworth, 0151 281 8181

Allerton, £159,950THIS well-presented, three bedroom midterrace house is located in L18, close toAllerton Road.

On the ground floor a hall leads to anattractive lounge with wood flooring anda gas fire in a decorative surround.

The dining room features patio doors tothe rear and there is a modern fittedkitchen.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, themaster with a bay window and built-inmirrored wardrobes, plus a familybathroom comprising a white suite.

The property also boasts many originalfeatures including stained glass, covingand stripped wood flooring as well asdouble glazing and gas central heating.

Outside is a rear yard.● Venmore, 0151 733 9000


City centre 0151 236 [email protected]

Lettings 0151 207 [email protected]

www.suttonkersh.co.uk

FALKNER SQUARE | L8£750 PCM● Two bed apt

● Open Plan Lounge/dining room

● Fitted Kitchen

● Family Bathroom

● Gas Central Heating

● Accommodation over three floors

INCE AVENUE | L4£550 PCM● Terraced House

● 3 Bedrooms

● Unfurnished


● Spacious Accommodation

● Rear Yard

ALDERFIELD DRIVE | L24£595 PCM● Two Bedroomed Semi Detached

● Fully Fitted Modern Kitchen

● Modern Bathroom

● Double Glazed, Central Heated

● Garden, Driveway

● Unfurnished

New

MATHER AVENUE | L19£750 PCM● Four Bedroom

● Detached Family Home

● Unfurnished

● Front & Back Garden

● Six month Let

LOCKFIELDS VIEW | L3£550 PCM● Apartment

● 2 Bedrooms

● Unfurnished

● Separate Kitchen/Lounge

● Close to Canal

● Parking

New

SNOWDROP STREET | L5£395 PCM● 2 Bedroom

● Terraced House


● Double Glazing

● 2 Reception Rooms

● Good Location

CAMBRIA STREET NORTH | L6£425 PCM● Terraced House

● 2 Bedrooms

● Recently Refurbished

● Yard

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

QUEBEC QUAY | L3£695 PCM● 2 Bedroom

● Apartment

● Furnished

● En Suite

● Double Glazing

● Parking

THORNYCROFT RD | L15£595 PCM● Terraced House

● Three Beds

● Two Reception Rooms

● Double Glazed

● Gas Central Heated

THE REACH | L3£1,250 PCM● Penthouse Apartment

● 2 DoubleBedrooms

● Fully Furnished

● 2 Parking Spaces

● Extensive River Views

● En Suite to Master

New

STONEHILL STREET | L4£375 PCM● 2 Bedrooms

● Terraced House

● Unfurnished


● Double Glazing

CATHARINE STREET | L8£580 PCM● 2 Bedroom

● Apartment

● Furnished

● Double Glazing

● Central Heating

● Good Location

CHAPEL GARDENS | L5£440 PCM● 2 bed Apt

● Part Furnished

● Double Glazing

● Electric Heating

● Fitted Kitchen

● Secure Parking

ROCKMOUNT CLOSE | L25£550 PCM● 2 Bedroom

● Apartment

● Unfurnished


● Double Glazing

● Garage

SEFTON DRIVE | L8£500 PCM● Two Double Bedroom

● Unfurnished

● Ground Floor

● Sefton Park Location

New

THE GATEWAY 1 | L3

● First Floor Apartment

● Open Plan Living Room

● One Bedroom

● Fitted Kitchen

● No chain

● Close to Lime St Train Station

SSTC

FOCUS BUILDING | L3

● Fifth Floor Duplex Apartment

● Two Bedrooms

● En-Suite Shower Room

● Concierge Service Balcony

● Secure Undercover Parking Space

SSTC

MINSTER COURT | L7

● Second Floor Apartment● Two Double Bedrooms● Open Plan Living Area● Double Glazing● Residents and Visitor Parking● Investment Opportunity● No Chain

SSTC

LOCKFIELDS VIEW | L3

● Three Bedroom Town House

● Large Lounge

● Kitchen/Diner


● Front & Rear Gardens

● Two Car Driveway

SOLD

STANLEY STREET | L7

● Semi Detatched House● Five Bedrooms● Many Orignal Features● Dining Kitchen● Dounstairs Cloakroom● Lounge and Dining Room● Rear Garden

SOLD

MARGARET ROAD | :L4

● Terrace House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge● Dining Room● Central Heating● Yard to Rear● Excellent Amenities

SSTC

BRAE STREET | L7

● Three Bedroom Mid Terrace

● Spacious

● Double Glazing


● Close to City Centre

● No Chain

SSTC

ARMSTRONG QUAY | L3

● Ground Floor Apartment● Lounge/Diner● Fitted Kitchen● Double Glazing● Allocated Parking● Good Transport Links● Patio Area● Bathroom/wc

SSTC

SOUTH FERRY QUAY | L3

● Second Floor Apartment

● Two Bedrooms

● Open Plan Living Area

● Impressive Views

● En Suite Shower Room

● Allocated Car Space

SOLD

THE ANCHORAGE | L3

● One Bedroom Apartment

● Ground Floor

● Kitchen, Lounge

● Marina View

● Allocated Parking

● Patio Area

SSTC

THE ANCHORAGE | L3

● Ground Floor Apartment● Two Bedrooms● Marina Views● Lounge/Dining Room● Allocated Parking● Ideal First Home● No Chain

SSTC

MARGARET ROAD | :L4

● Terraced House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge● Dining Room● Double Glazing● Good Transport Links

SSTC

PUBLIC NOTICESutton Kersh are now in receipt

of an offer for the sum of £52,950for Flat 2, 34 Upper Parliament St,

Liverpool L8 1TEAnyone wishing to place an offer on the property

should contact Sutton Kersh30-32 Exchange St East, Liverpool L2 3PQ

Tel: 0151 236 2332prior to exchange of contracts.

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Sales and LettingsMAGHULL

£225,000

● Semi Detached House● Lounge● Extended Sitting Room /Dining Room● Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room● Bathroom, Three Bedroom● Gardens, GCH/D/G

GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE

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MELLING

£225,000

● Extended Detached House● Four Bedrooms,En-Suite,Bathroom● Lounge,Sitting Room,Dining Room● Utility Room,Kitchen,Conservatory● Ground Floor wc● Driveway,Gardens Front & Rear

CHESTNUT WALK

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AINTREE

£189,950

● Semi- Detached House House● Three Bedrooms, Bathroom● Lounge/Dining Room,Fitted Kitchen● Conservatory, Utility● Garage & Gardens● No Chain Involved

TAUNTON DRIVE

New

Instru

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MAGHULL

£169,950

● Three Bedroom Extended Semi Detached House.● Situated Close to Local Shops● Spacious Lounge, Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room,● Conservatory, Sitting Room● Three Bedrooms, Bathroom.● 0151 526 0021 to arrange an inspection.

NEWLYN AVE

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LYDIATE

£169,950

● Three Bed Extended Semi● Lounge, Dining Room● Kitchen, Bathroom● Loft Room fully boarded● South facing Rear Garden● Front garden and Driveway

MALLORY AVENUE

New

Instru

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LYDIATE

£159,995

● Extended Semi Detached House● Three Bedroom● Lounge,● Dining Room,D/G,C/H● Family Bathroom● Gardens and Garage

WYNNSTAY AVENUE

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KIRKBY

Offers in Excess of £155,000

● Modern Detached House● Four Bedrooms● Three Bathrooms● Lounge, diner, Kitchen● Gardens front and rear● Garage, Driveway

CHADWICK WAY

KIRKBY

£130,000

● Modern Three Bed Detached● High Specification Finish● Lounge, Dining Kitchen● WC, En Suite, Family Bathroom● Gardens Front and Rear, Driveway● DG, GCH, NO CHAIN

YOXALL DRIVE

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LYDIATE

£122,500

● Terraced House● Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room● Fitted Kitchen, Conservatory● Ground Floor Shower Room● Three Bedromms, Bathroom● Overlooks The Leeds Liverpool Canal

SEAFORE CLOSE

NewPr

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SKELMERSDALE

£125,000

● Three Bedroom Semi● Lounge, Dining Room● Kitchen, Bathroom● Landscaped Gardens Front and Rear● Driveway● GCH, DG

MANFIELD

BOOTLE

£124,950

● Semi Detached House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge and Dining Room● Bathroom and Kitchen● Gardens, ORP● NO CHAIN, GCH and DG

SOUTHPORT ROAD

KIRKBY

£112,500

● Modern End Town House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Bathroom● Dining Kitchen● Garden and Parking● GCH, DG

TENNYSON WAY

NewPr

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AINTREE

£104,950

● End Terrace● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Diner● Kitchen, Bathroom● Courtyard● GCH, DG

RIBBLESDALE AVENUE

New

Instru

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BOOTLE

£99,950

● Semi Detached House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Room● Kitchen, Bathroom, WC● Gardens front and rear● Driveway, NO CHAIN

GARDNER AVENUE

NewPr

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OLD ROAN

£99,950

● Mid Town House● GCH & DG● Two Reception Rooms● Fitted Kitchen● Three Beds● Gardens

DEERBARN DRIVE

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BOOTLE

£79,950

● Freehold End Terrace● Three Bedrooms● DG / GCH● Open Plan Kitchen / Diner● Lounge, Bathroom, Loft Room● Off Road Parking, Yard

CAMBRIDGE ROAD

NewPr

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MAGHULL

£113,995

●Town House●Three Bedroom● Lounge, Dining Room● Fitted kitchen● Off road parking● Rear garden

MOORHEY ROAD

KIRKBY

Offers in Excess of £110,000

● Modern Semi Detached● Three Bedrooms● Bathrooms and En Suite● Lounge, Kitchen, Diner● Gardens to front and rear● Driveway, GCH and DG

PENDA DRIVE

MELLING

£104,950

LOC8 ESTATE AGENTS ARE NOW IN RECEIPT OF ANOFFER FOR THE SUM OF £95,000 ON 21 DUNLOPDRIVE, MELLING, L31 1BX.ANYONE WISHING TO PLACE AN OFFER ON THEPROPERTY SHOULD CONTACT LOC8 ESTATE AGENTSON 0151 526 0021 BEFORE EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS

DUNLOP DRIVE

KIRKBY

£113,000

● Modern Semi-Detached● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Conservatory● Gardens front and Rear● Driveway● GCH, DG, NO CHAIN

PENDA DRIVE

FORD

£95,000

● Terraced House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge● Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room● Bathroom● Gardens Off Road Parking

GORSEY LANE

SOUTHDENE

£79,950

● Terraced House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen● Playroom, Bathroom, Separate WC● Huge Rear Garden● GCH, DG, NO CHAIN

CROXTETH VIEW

BOOTLE

OIRO £82,500

● Mid Terrace House● Three Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Room● Kitchen, Bathroom● GCH, DG● Courtyard

GLOUCESTER ROAD

LITHERLAND

£59,500

● Terraced House● Two Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Room● Kitchen, Bathroom● Yard to Rear● Fully DG, NO CHAIN

HINTON STREET

LYDIATE

£995 pcm

● Modern Four Bed Detached House● GCH and D/G Windows● Three Reception Rooms● Master Bedroom with En Suite● Driveway and Garage● Viewing Highly recommended

WELD BLUNDELL AVENUE

LYDIATE

£725 pcm

● Three Bedroom Semi● Lounge, Dining room● Kitchen, Conservatory● Modern Bathroom● Gardens front and rear● Driveway, Garage, GCH and DG

NURSERY ROAD

OLD ROAN

£700 pcm

● 3 bedroom semi detached home● GCH and D/G windows Reception Hall,● Lounge thru diner, Breakfast Kitchen,● Shower room. Front and Enclosed Rear Gardens.● Driveway for 2 cars and Garage.● Available From 23rd July

COPY LANE

LIVERPOOL 1

£700 pcm

● Brand Newly Refurbished Apartments● Two Beds, Two Bath● Fitted Kitchens with Appliances● Secure Parking● Views over City, Mersey and Cathedrals● Can be Fully Furnished for £50PCM

CHANDLERS WHARF

MAGHULL

£675 pcm

● Extended End Terrace● Three Bedrooms plus Loft Room● Lounge, Dining Room● Modern Kitchen and Bathroom● Gardens front and rear● Garage, GCH, DG

BROOKSIDE

FAZAKERLEY

£595 pcm

● Modern Semi Detached● Two Bedrooms● Lounge, Dining Kitchen● Gardens Front and Rear● Driveway, Corner Plot, DG GCH● Available from the 4th August

LEAGATE

WALTON

£595 pcm

● Three Bedroom Mid Terraced House● GCH and D/G Windows●Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen and Utility Room.● Three Bedrooms and Bathroom.● Enclosed Rear Yard.● Offered Unfurnished and Available immediately.

SAXONIA ROAD

KIRKBY

£595 pcm

● Three Bedrooms● DG and GCH● Gardens front and rear● Driveway

WOOD CLOSE

LIVERPOOL

£525 pcm

● Terraced House● Three Bedrooms, Family Bathroom● Lounge, Dining Room● Fitted Kitchen● Gardens Front & Rear● DG, GCH

EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD

KIRKBY

£450 pcm

● Two Bedroom Apartment● Lounge / Kitchen● Bathroom● Balcony● Secure Parking

WILLOW RISE

KIRKBY

£425 pcm

● Ground Floor Apartment● Two Bedrooms● Open Plan Living● Bathroom● Secure Parking● DG, Electric Heating

BRITONSIDE AVE

BOOTLE

£395 pcm

**NEWLY REFURBISHED**● Two Bedrooms● Lounge, Diner● Kitchen, Bathroom● GCH, DG● Yard

BENEDICT STREET


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City Branch Sales01512364400Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street,Liverpool, L2 2SH

Leeds Street, Liverpool£115,000

● Two Double Bedrooms

● Fifth Floor location

● Lift to all floors

● Secure gated parking

● Newly refurbished Kitchen

● Wood Floors

● Convenient location

Armstrong Quay, Liverpool£115,000

● Well presented ground floor

apartment

● Two bedrooms

● Fitted kitchen

● UPVC double glazing

● Electric panel heaters

● Patio area

● Allocated parking space

Coningsby Road, Liverpool£119,950

● Traditional style of mid-terrace house

● 3 double bedrooms

● Large bathroom with stylish fittings

● Fitted Breakfast Kitchen


● Gas central heating system

● Available with NO CHAIN!

Victoria Street, Liverpool£69,950

● Two bedroom duplex apartment

● City centre location

● Seperate fitted kitchen

● Double glazed windows

● Electric heating

● Available with NO CHAIN!

Quebec Quay, Liverpool£147,500

● Ground floor apartment

● Two double bedrooms

● Bathroom & En-suite shower room

● Seperate fitted kitchen

● Lounge with French doors

● Allocated parking space

Lockfields View, Liverpool£79,950

● Ground floor apartment

● Canal views

● Two bedrooms

● Fitted Kitchen


● Double glazing

● Parking

Anfield Road, Anfield£125,000

● Substantial end of terrace

● Five double bedrooms

● Extensively renovated

● Stylish fitted kitchen and bathroom

● Double glazed windows

● Gas Central heating system

● Highly recommended!

Gem Street, Vauxhall£71,500

● Purpose built apartment

● Third floor

● Two bedrooms (double and single)

● Fitted Kitchen

● Lounge with French windows


● Electric panel heaters

● Car park to rear

Gilmartin Grove, LiverpoolReduced to £104,999

● 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

Netherfield Road South, LiverpoolReduced to £64,950

● Purpose-built apartment

● Two bedrooms

● Bathroom & Shower room

● Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen

● Less than two miles from Liverpool

City centre

● Ideal investment opportunity

Ellerman Road, LiverpoolReduced to £89,950

● Second (top) floor apartment● Two double bedrooms● Open plan lounge/kitchen● Fitted kitchen with appliances● Stylish bathroom with white suite● Gas central heating system● UPVC double glazed windows● Allocated & Visitor parking spaces● Available with benefit of NO CHAIN!

North John Street, LiverpoolReduced to £68,950

● Fourth floor apartment

● One double bedroom & large

boxroom

● Lounge

● Fitted kitchen


Bentley Road, Liverpool£229,999

● Large Semi Detached House

● 5 Bedrooms

● 2 Reception Rooms

● Accomodation over 3 Floors

● Garage

● Front and Rear Gardens

Lesseps Road, LiverpoolReduced to £79,950

● Substantial end of terrace

● Three double bedrooms

● Modern fitted breakfast kitchen

● Bathroom with shower enclosure

● UPVC double glazed windows

● Gas Central heating system

Albert Dock, Liverpool£249,950

● Large first floor apartment

● Master bedroom with stylish en-suite

bathroom

● Large "L" shaped lounge/diner

● Superb fitted kitchen with integrated

appliances

● Great views from balconies


CHOICEAgents’ Lettings

Wallasey, £550pcmTHIS three bedroom terraced house isideally situated close to amenitiesincluding the M53, Wallasey tunnel and aprimary school.

Inside are two reception rooms, a fullyfitted kitchen with integrated appliancesincluding oven, hob and hood andfridge/freezer with spaces for washingmachine and tumble dryer, and abathroom with shower over the bath.

The property also benefits from gascentral heating, double glazing, carpets,and laminate and tiled flooring.

Externally, to the rear there is a yard.● Lets Go Properties, 0151 630 5888

Prenton, £1,500pcmTHIS truly magnificent three bedroomdetached bungalow is situated at the headof a quiet cul-de-sac in Prenton, lookingout onto Wirral Ladies Golf Club.

The bungalow is set back from the roadand offers extensive off-road parking andturning space leading to a triple garageand a covered entrance porch.

Inside, the large entrance hall dividesthe living accommodation and threebedroom accommodation.

The hall also provides access to autility, wc and internal doorway to thetriple garage.● Karl Tatler, 0151 342 5777

Tranmere, £495pcmTHIS traditional-style, three bedroommid-terrace property offers spaciousaccommodation and is close to Merseyand Victoria Parks, which offer ampleoutside areas to enjoy.

Inside comprises an entrance hall,combined living room/dining room andfitted kitchen to the ground floor.

To the first floor there are threebedrooms and a bathroom.

The property has been modernised andbenefits from a recently fitted kitchen.

It also benefits from central heatingand double glazing.

Externally, there is an enclosed yard tothe rear.● Moscrops, 0151 652 2214

Gayton,£1,750pcmTHIS well-appointed, five bedroomdetached family home is situated in asought-after location.

The property stands in pleasantgardens and is located within a shortdistance of Heswall centre and all itsamenities including shops, restaurantsand bars.

Inside offers versatile familyaccommodation and comprises acontemporary kitchen, large utility, livingroom, dining room, a conservatory,bathroom and five bedrooms.

Externally, there is a large garden. Theproperty is for rent unfurnished.● Bradshaw Henderson, 0151 342 0051

City centre, £550pcmTHIS two bedroom ground floorapartment offers good sizedaccommodation within an attractiveGeorgian building.

In brief it includes two bedrooms,kitchen and bathroom, and comesunfurnished with central heating.

Huskisson House is situated in theCanning Street Conservation Areaoverlooking Falkner Square and formingpart of a Grade II listed terrace.

The city centre is within closeproximity as are the usual amenitiestogether with the Royal LiverpoolTeaching Hospital, universities and boththe Anglican and Roman CatholicCathedrals.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923

Bootle, £400pcmTHIS well-presented three bedroomproperty occupies a prominent positionon Gloucester Road, close to localamenities including shops and schoolingand with excellent transport links.

The property benefits from gas centralheating and double glazing, with theaccommodation in brief comprising avestibule entrance, entrance hall, lounge,dining room and fitted kitchen to theground floor, with three bedrooms and amodern bathroom to the first floor and arear yard outside.

An internal inspection is recommendedto appreciate the accommodation on offer.● Sutton Kersh, 0151 207 5923

Sefton Park, £550pcmFINISHED to a great specification andclose to the stunning Sefton Park is thislovely one bedroom apartment in thiswell-maintained development.

A ground floor property that is offeredunfurnished, the features include a largeliving area, luxury fitted kitchen and animmaculate bathroom.

The development also offers parkingand beautiful communal gardens, makingthis an attractive opportunity.

The city centre is also easy to get tothrough public transport, as are a numberof essential amenities.● Venmore, 0151 733 9000

Stanley, £625pcmNEW to the market is this lovelyunfurnished three bedroom semi-detached house with front and backgardens.

The property comprises in brief a hall,two good sized reception rooms, bothfacing to the front of the property, and aspacious kitchen, while to the first floorthere are three good sized bedrooms, afamily bathroom and a separate wc.

The property is ideally located for easyaccess to the motorway, and is gas centralheated and double glazed, making it theperfect home.● Venmore, 0151 733 9000

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HUYTON2 bedroom semi detached,10 years old with gardens

front and rear and driveway,good condition, ideal first

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Caravan Parks /Mobile Homes

Caravan Parks /Mobile Homes

FOR SALE ATLAS 3 BEDCARAVAN ONLY £5000. OnPremier North Wales Park.Short walk to the beach. Thepark has a 10.5 month season.Includes Show Bars. swimmingp o o l s , p l a c e s t o e a t a n dchildrens entertainment. Call07551 714326

CARAVAN FOR SALE Lovelyfamily static caravan on beauti-ful beach park with facilities.Absolute bargain. Redundancyforces sale, Only £4900. CallSarah 07747 806285

LOVELY CARAVAN FORSALE On quiet beach frontpark on the North Wales Coast-line. £5995. Call Robert 07917197924

Garages

LOCK UP GARAGE clean,s e c u r e . S o u t h L i v e r p o o l .£45pcm 0151 428 7970

AccommodationTo Let

LUXURY WATERSIDEAPARTMENTS

MARINERS WHARF1 Bed fully furn......£630pcm

Lovely apts, riverside/marinaviews. Parking & landscaped

gardens. Popular bar & restaurant,

Contact Laura:0161 434 5225

or Mike: 07775 697796www.wrenproperties.co.uk

NO DEPOSIT REQUIREDDSS OK with guarantor

L6 Hanwell St...................2 bedL6 Mansell Rd..................2 bedL6 Winchester Rd ............3 bedL6 Pendennis St...............2 bedL15 Cranborne Rd...........2 bedL20 Gray St .....................2 bedL21 Penrhyn Avenue.......3 bedL21 Towcester Rd............3 bedL25 Chislehurst Ave.........3 bed............0151 928 9280............

RENT TO BUYNeed to rent, but would ratherbuy? No deposit, no problem.

Must be employed /have good credit history.

Litherland 3 bed terr. £525pcmWalton 2 bed terr......£395pcmB’head 3 bed terr......£525pcmHuyton 3 bed semi....£795pcmOrrell Pk 3 bd semi...£525pcmCall today on 0800 1957523

JAMES KRISTIAN LETTINGS........0151 933 2313 ........L4 Westcott Rd................3 bedL4 Bodmin Rd..................2 bedL6 Mansell Rd..................2 bedL20 Olivia St....................2 bedL20 Oriel Rd .............1 bed aptL22 Park Terrace......3 bed apt..DSS OK WITH GUARANTOR..

2 SUPERB Houses. Kirkdale, 2bed, 2 recep, Tuebrook, 3 bed,2 r e c e p , n e w k i t c h e n &bathrooms, lam floors, GCH, D/G, refs & deps req, £395 &£425 pcm. 07717 718363

ECCLESTON, THE RIDINGSBonnington Close, fully refurb 2bed apart, gated community,private parking; £500pcm,1mth rent/dep req. 07799063601/0151 520 1725.

NEW REFURB house shareL13 7 rooms dbles/singles furnprivate en suites 2 shared kitchliving/dining rm & study rm Allbills incl. £75pppw. 07792075371/ 0151 727 4222

FLATS IN LIVERPOOLNO DEP, DSS welcome 35+.

0151 521 2374

WEST DERBY modern 1 bed,f/f self contained flat, ownentrance, garden, pr ivateparking, £110 pw. 0151 2900405 or 07766 041837.

L 2 0 R e c e n t l y c o n v e r t e dmodern 2 bed flats, f/f kitchen.Ex location, convenient forshops & local transport. From£425 pcm. 07727 461 138

BOOTLE/ANFIELD/ORRELL PARK/WATERLOOFurnished studios & rooms from£55pw. All bills inc broadband.N0 DEPOSIT REQ. No DSS.Over 25. 0151 928 9280

CARYL STREET (L8) 3 bedhouse to rent, recently refurb,DG, GCH, parking, unfurnished,£500pcm, dep req. Call John07515 745011

WAVERTREE 2 dble bedunfurn apt, en suite & separatebathroom, integrated kitchen,private parking, no DSS, £525pcm. 07961 396656.

L21 Seaforth Rd. 2 bed flat.L20 Stanley Rd. 1 bed flatL4 Walton Rd. 1 bed flat. DSSconsidered. Please contact07956 486104

L9 VALELODGE mod g/floor 2bed apart, gated, dg, parking,part furn, water rates/tv licence,ground rent incl. £500 pcm,avail end Aug. 07932 805938

MAGHULL Newly refurbished,first floor 2 bed flat, good area,no pets £480pcm 07712 790370 or 0151 9293988

FOR SALE Brilliant familystatic caravan that sleeps 8people. In immaculate condi-tion. Sited on a 10.5 month pre-mier park in North Wales withaccess to sandy beaches. Only£6,800. Cal l Andy 07513262030

BRIDGE FARMDALE LANE, SIMONSWOOD LIVERPOOL L33 3AU

Large four bedroomed house renovated to a high specification withoutbuildings, detached barn with stables and 13.7 acres of land

£695,000___________________________________________________________________________

BOUNTY FARMHOUSECRAWFORD, SKELMERSDALE WN8 9QS

Farmhouse for renovation in a quiet rural location. Paddock adjoiningAdditional land available

£3250,000

Tel: 01744 893371www.frankmarshall.co.uk

NR STH PARKWAY STN nicequiet s/c bedsit £57.50pw Nosmoke/pets 30+ garage availdep/ref 0151 428 5005

W A T E R L O O , M O U N TPLEASANT 1 bed flat, DSS OKOver 35’s only low deposit£90pw 07973 294446.

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

L17 Large room in house forrent, near St. Michael’s Station.Share with owner. £340 pcm,inc. bills. Tel. 07818 072 467.

TUEBROOK AREA 1 bed SCflat, CH, furnished, clean andquiet house, refs req, £275pcm.07957 529319.

OLD SWAN furnished room inshared accomm, £65pw, inclbil ls and cleaner. No DSS.07803 927 850

BOOTLE refurbed 3 bed house.DSS accepted . 0151 9293988/ 07712 790 370

NEWSHAM DR Quality 1/2bed flats. Frm £390pcm. Over25’s DSS OK 07743 908 726

L11 1 BED s/c flat, withcentral heating. £89pw. Call07753 826954

L6 3rd person to share 3 bedhouse en suite, from £80pw07803 082999/ 260 7980

L20 3 BED House, DHS ok,£105 p/w, deposit or guarantorok 0151 356 7551

FREE TO DSS Property to letmust be single, 35+ & on hous-ing benefits 07905 152632

ANFIELD 2 bed house. DSSOK, NO DEPOSIT £100pw07825 326808 or 228 5355

L3 South Ferry Quay. 2 bed f/fapt, £650pcm 0151 207 4141or 07918 776195

BOWLEY RD L13 3 bed dggch. laminate floors DSS cons.£550pcm 07590 473060

SCOTT ST, BOOTLE 3 bedhouse, DG, GCH, £500 pcm,DSS ok. Tel: 07958 529840.

ST HELENS Clockface Rd. 3bed house, £450pcm 0151207 4141 or 07918 776195

L 1 3 E S K B U R N R D O f fLisburn Lane. 3 bed terrace.£500pcm 07711 320203.

CROSBY 1/2 BED FLAT £450pcm.No Deposit. 07976 693731

BUCKINGHAM RD L13. 1bed. DSS 35+ 07894 540845

L10 2 bed. Parking, gch, dg.£115pwk. 07912 361299

L4 3 bed terrace, unfurnished.0151 291 7700

L13 3 bed mid terrace, £550pcm, DG GCH, 07714 516427.

L5 new 3 bed, end terr house,£475pcm. 07425 981456.

L4 Walton Lane, 3 bed terr, dg/gch £475pcm 0151 259 2729

L6 3 bed terr, DG, GCH, £375pcm. 07881 511327

L9 W’ton A’tree 1&2 bd flats &4 bed flat 28+ 07743 601828

3 BED Bianca St, Bootle,£495pcm 07780 009537

KIRKBY 2 bed Apt £450pcm.07760 157728

CITY CENTRE 2 bed housewith yard. 07731 808 792

UTTING AVE 2 Bed refurb flat,£120pw 0151 256 1320

BALFOUR ST L4 2 bed housech. £90pw. 0151 734 1112


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HOMESGuideNew

Value for money

TAYLOR Wimpey is helpingput the dream of homeownership within the graspof more first time buyers atits Speakman Gardens

development in Prescot.A range of schemes is being

offered which enables first timebuyers to purchase a property from£70,396, and helps those with lowdeposits. The homebuilder believesthat the development offersexceptional value for money, with atwo bedroom apartment from£87,995 and a three bedroom familyhome at £153,950.

For first time buyers it couldeven cost as little as £70,396 tosecure a new property when takingadvantage of the FirstBuy scheme –potentially making mortgagerepayments as low as £286 permonth. FirstBuy works through ajoint loan of 20% from the Homesand Communities Agency (HCA)and Taylor Wimpey, which meansthat eligible purchasers only needto pay a 5% deposit and obtain a75% loan-to-value mortgage.

The loan is repayable at the endof the mortgage term or when theproperty is sold. To be eligible,purchasers must be first timebuyers and the total householdearning should be less than £60,000.This means buyers would need adeposit of less than £4,400 to secure

their first home. But if you’restruggling to save any kind ofdeposit, help could also be at hand.

Through Taylor Wimpey’sFriends and Family Advantagescheme, the homebuilderguarantees that friends or relativeswho help with your deposit willearn 5% per annum return on theirinvestment. Lynne Vogel, regionalsales manager for Taylor Wimpey

North West, said: “We appreciatethe challenges buyers face gettingon or moving up the propertyladder. For first time buyers, manyof whom rent, saving the depositsnow required by mortgage lenderscan be a particular challenge.

“The schemes we are currentlyoffering at Speakman Gardens helpbuyers to overcome those barriers.FirstBuy significantly reduces the

price you pay now for your newhome, and the Friends and FamilyAdvantage Scheme means friendsand relatives can benefit fromhelping you with your deposit, soit’s a win-win situation.”● Speakman Gardens is located onSteley Way. Visit the marketingsuite, open daily 11am-5.30pm, call0845 071 8832 or log ontowww.taylorwimpey.co.uk.

DESIRABLE:SpeakmanGardens inPrescot has arange ofapartmentsand houses


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ONCE you’ve chosen yourperfect home at Mill Brookthere’s just one moreenjoyable choice to make– would you like moneytowards your deposit orperhaps £5,000 to spend onupgrades in your new home?

Compendium Living is buildinga stylish range of two, three andfour-bedroom homes at Mill Brookin Netherley and is offering help tomake it easier and more affordablefor homebuyers to move there.

The company’s latest offer meansthe only dilemma purchasers willface after settling on their perfecthome, is whether to choose a depositcontribution to boost their savingspot, or select £5,000 of specificationupgrades from the “Inspirations”range.

Fields sales manager Anne-MarieO’Doherty said: “When it comes todecisions, we think this is one ourcustomers will really enjoy making.It’s a win-win situation as it means

they can choose the option thatwill benefit themmost. So whetherthey’re a first time buyer in need ofa larger deposit, or someone whowants to handpick all those finishingtouches to make their new homepersonal to them, we can make ithappen.”

The upgrades can include choicesfrom the extensive ‘Inspirations’range of extras across kitchens,bathrooms, fixtures and fittings, orpurchasers might want to use it forcarpets, appliances or blinds.

Perfect for first time buyers andfamilies, the contemporary new two,

three and four-bedroom properties atMill Brook are affordably priced from£104,995 to £156,995.

Compendium Living is a joint ventureby Lovell and The Riverside Groupand 10 three-bedroom homes atMill Brook are available throughRiverside’s shared ownership scheme.

Although well-connected to Liverpoolcity centre, Mill Brook feels a worldaway from the hustle and bustle,situated in a quieter residentialsuburb. There are regular bus servicesthat run into the city but equally anabundance of amenities are withinwalking distance, including localparks, shops, health centres andschools.

For those keen to find out more,Compendium’s friendly sales teamare on hand at the sales office, whichis open Thursday to Monday from10am to 5pm.

Visitors to the developments canlook around two fully furnished showhomes, as well as an unfurnishedproperty to get a feel for the differentdesigns available.

Help towards a deposit or £5,000towards upgrades - it’s your choice.

For more information on the homes for salecall 0151 487 6379 or email

[email protected]

To find out more about shared ownership,call Riverside on 0345 155 9029

*This scheme is available on selectedCompendiumproperties subject to status and terms and conditions. It is not available in conjunctionwith any other offer or promotion. CompendiumLiving cannot give you any financial advice but can refer you to an Independent Financial Advisor. Prices and information believed to be correct at time of going to press. Images are for illustrativepurposes only. £5,000 redeemable against items in the Compendiun Inspirations Brochure subject to terms and conditions. Based on a full purchase price of £104,995 (£5,250) to £156,995 (£7,850). Shared ownership available at Riverside Home Ownership.

Whichever way you look at it, it’s agreat way of buying your new home!

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Mill Brook, Wood Lane, Liverpool L27 4ABMarketing Suite and Show Homes open Thursday to Monday 10am - 5pm

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AtMill Brook you can now choose from two fantastic incentives designed to save youmoney and get youmoving.

If you need a little help raising your deposit we’ll give you 5%. Alternatively, if you’ve already saved up your depositbut don’t havemoney spare to buy all those little extras youwant for your newhomewe can help there too. Anddon’t forget, every home atMill Brook comes superbly specifiedwith contemporary fitted kitchens and luxuriousbathroom suites as standard.

All that’s missing is you!

A range of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes from £104,995 to £156,995Selected homes available on shared ownership subject to status. Compendium Living is a joint venture by Lovell andThe Riverside Group and 10 three-bedroom homes at Mill Brook are available through Riverside’s shared ownership scheme.


by SARAHHOOLEY

HOMESGuideNew

Successful summer

A LONG-awaited new homesventure in Liverpool is provingpopular, says Redrow, with one keenbuyer snapping up their preferredproperty almost straight away.

Redrow has just launched itslatest venture, known as TheAvenue at Summerhill Park inLiverpool 14, featuring around 100homes from the sought-after NewHeritage Collection.

Lesley Myers, area sales managerfor Redrow Homes (Lancashire),said: “Since announcing our plansto build new homes in ThingwallLane we’ve amassed a sizeabledatabase of people who hadregistered their interest, and we’vebeen contacting them to let themknow that the first properties arenow on sale.

“One eager customer reservedtheir new home almost instantly,which is testament to ourreputation for building qualityhomes that people really want tolive in.”

The first homes to be released forsale offer a choice of three and fourbedroom designs, with initial pricesfrom £179,995 to £249,995.

The Government-backed NewBuyinitiative is available, allowingpurchasers to take out a 95%mortgage. It means that savings orequity in an existing property ofaround £9,000 could be sufficient to

secure a mortgage for a threebedroom Letchworth.

Currently being sold ‘off plan’until there are fully-furnished showhomes ready to view, the homes atThe Avenue will look traditionalfrom the outside, with an Arts &Crafts influence. Inside they will bebright and modern, with convivialopen-plan living spaces, well-

equipped kitchens and stylishbathrooms and en-suites.

“We’re encouraging customers tovisit other Redrow developments,including Cressington Heath, nearGarston, and Barrow’s Green,Widnes, so that they can appreciatethe layouts, quality and finish ofour homes. They can also take avirtual tour of show homes across

the country via our broadbandtelevision channel, Redrow.TV,”Lesley added.● For more information visit thesales office at The Avenue atSummerhill Park, open Thursday toMonday, 10am-5pm. Alternatively,log on to the website atwww.redrow.co.uk/summerhill orcall 0151 345 3140.

STYLISH:The threebedroomLetchworth,left, andbelow,anothertypicalRedrowhome

by SARAHHOOLEY

HOMESLuxury

BOASTING one ofLiverpool’s mostaspirational addresses,this beautifully presenteddetached family home

offers views over the River Mersey.Having undergone a programme

of modernisation and improvement,the property, in Cressington Park,includes many restored originalfeatures.

On the ground floor a receptionhallway gives access to acloakroom/wc and a libraryequipped with bespoke hand-craftedoffice furniture.

The bright and spacious drawingroom features wooden flooring aswell as an open fire housed in anornate carved stone fireplace, andfull height doors open onto aterrace and rear garden. There isalso a substantial open-plan diningroom and kitchen which offersfree-flowing entertaining space.

It comprises a dining area withsquare bay window and a kitchenwhich has an extensive range ofhigh quality units, bespoke marblework surfaces, a centre island, fullheight larder units, a twin loaddishwasher, Smeg six burnerstainless steel hob, twin ovens, andan integrated family-sized fridgeand freezer.

Upstairs, a half landing leads to alaundry room. On the first floor

there is a stylish master bedroomboasting an attractive fireplace, awalk-in wardrobe, en-suite showerroom and a bay window offeringviews towards the River Mersey.

Bedrooms two and three areequally well presented, and there isan impressive bathroom with hisand hers marble pedestals, a roll topbath and a walk-in wet area

finished in marble.On the second floor is a fourth

bedroom, a guest shower room anda cinema room (previously a fifthbedroom) with a high qualitycinema projection screen andintegrated surround sound.

A basement with two roomsrounds off the accommodation.

Outside, the property is

approached via a cobbled driveway,has a tandem garage and asubstantial front garden. To therear and side there is an attractivegarden with a decked terrace, aYorkshire stone courtyard and anumber of mature trees offeringsemi seclusion.● Cressington Park, £850,000;Sutton Kersh, 0151 734 0666

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