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Introducing the most innovative namesin furniture, design, art, accessories,cookware and gifts. The Home Quarter

is a must-visit destination for those whoare passionate about their home and thefurnishings they invest in.

Opened in December 2010, The HomeQuarter is an exceptional interior andlifestyle shopping experience locatedwithin one exciting 45,000 sq ft complex,in the North’s newest retail destination,Liverpool ONE and it is a home interiorsheaven!

Sister company to Redbrick in Leedswhich, over the past 10 years has gainedits reputation as the North's leadinginterior and lifestyle complex and features

over 40 stores. Replicating the Redbrickethos, the newly opened Home Quarter hassucceeded in bringing together one of theregion's most impressive collections ofcutting-edge furniture and accessories

From international and respectedretailers such as Natuzzi, Roche Bobois,Gautier, BoConcept and Feather & Blackto iconic brands Alessi, Kartell andCalligaris, whether you are shopping forcontemporary upholstery, dining orinspirational gifts, the extensive choice ofdesign-led interior brands on offer isunlike that found anywhere else wihin the North.

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With five inspiring floors of exceptionalfurniture, upholstery, accessories, therereally is a style and design to suit everytaste, personality and of course, home, in alocation that is both enjoyable andmemorable. If you are passionate about design andstyle you will love The Home Quarter.The Home Quarter, Liverpool ONE, 53-55 Hanover St,Liverpool, L1 3DNT: 0151 232 2322www.thehomequarter.co.uk

Located in the heart of the award winning shopping complex, Liverpool ONE, The Home Quarter isa newly opened shopping destination dedicated to interiors, featuring an amazing collection ofdesign-led furniture and accessory brands.

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Four Best BuysThe hottest properties on the market

Four Best LetsThe best of the letting market

Hot TopicDressing your home for sale

Cover StoryHot Off the PressEllergreen new development

Have Your SayMoney for schools or teaching?

Hot and HappeningAll the latest property news

MoversLiving in Sevenoaks

According to Chinese tradition, theRabbit brings a year in which youcan catch your breath and calmyour nerves - a year of peace forthe property market to rebuild itsbase and confidence. This issue welook at dressing up your home forsale with tips from our top agents.The beginning of February alsoushers in the time of red, withValentine’s Day just around thecorner, so dress to impress with ourlatest fashion essentials, or prepareyour bedroom for that specialsomeone with our interiors ideas.As always, we’ve picked out thehighlights to kick off February andfor all the latest news sign up to ourfree digital fortnightly magazine byemailing [email protected]

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Cover StoryTalent in the CityWriter/actor Neil Fitzmaurice on his new film

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What’s Hot and What’s onYour guide to the start of February

Men’s FashionHot looks for Valentine’s Day

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ContentsWELCOME TO ISSUE 281

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Advertising Director: Fiona BarnetSales Manager: Jo TaitMedia Sales: Dominique JonesDesigner: Rob [email protected]: Jonathan Kearney, Dina Karim and Emma Pinch. Email [email protected] 0151 709 3871 Fax 0151 707 1678Credits Your Move: Peter Kelly – Streetlife/Bit of a Do.Tilly Hamilton – Interiors. Dave Evans – Talent.Published fortnightly by Move Publishing LtdDirectors: David O’Brien, Kim O’Brien, Fiona BarnetPrinting by Precision Colour Printers LtdSubscriptions and mailing list: 0151 709 3871Distribution Liaison Manager: Barbara Troughton Telephone: 0151 733 5492 Mobile: 077148 14662

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How much?£137,500Number of bedroomsTwoClose toPier Head, Liverpool city centre, commercialdistrict and Liverpool OneBenefits fromStylish bathroom, a spacious en-suite andfitted kitchen with granite worktops. "Stacker"parking system includedBest featureStunning views from the lounge across theRiver Mersey, to Wirral peninsula and theWelsh hills

Agent’s view“This property is a really well presented sixth floorapartment, which has stunning views from thelounge across the River Mersey. The fixtures andfittings are to the highest standard. Parking isincluded and this property would be ideal eitherfor the owner occupier or investor, as it has greatletting potential.”

WATERSIDE APARTMENTS,WILLIAM JESSOP WAY L3

KENILWORTH CLOSE,WOOLTON L25

How much?£327,995Number of bedroomsFourClose toLarge master bedroom and en-suite, threereception roomsBenefits fromCalderstones Park, Allerton Road andWoolton VillageBest featureQuiet position in cul-de-sac giving thefeeling of living in the countryside

Agent’s view“This property must be viewed to be trulyappreciated. The accommodation comprises of awell presented georgian detached house, situated ina good sized corner plot. Externally there arelandscaped gardens with four patio areas to thefront side and to the rear good sized drivewayproviding off road parking and garage. Theproperty is immaculately maintained throughout.An interior inspection is highly recommended”

0151 236 4400

JOANNA HUDSONresidential sales managerat Venmore

VIEW NOW

0151 231 6100

ANDREW SCHOFIELDassistant sales manager andresidential property valuerat City Residential

VIEW NOW

Four best buysWHAT’S ON THE MARKET?

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How much?£389,950 Number of bedroomsThreeClose toSituated in the heart of Liverpool Oneand Chavasse ParkBenefits from24 hour concierge, residents roof terraceand secure parking spaceBest featurePanoramic views across the RiverMersey, city skyline and Chavasse Park

Agent’s view“A stunning fourth floor apartmentpositioned on the prow of One Park West.Open plan living, dining and kitchen area,three double bedrooms, master with en-suiteand family bathroom. Presented throughoutto the highest standard this apartment offersthe best of city living.”

How much?£180,000Number of bedroomsTwoClose toEast Village, adjacent to Sapporo,Il Forno, Chinatown, the university and hospital areasBenefits fromReally bright and modern apartmentwith underground secure parkingBest featureA fabulous terrace (not just a balcony)with amazing views over the city skyline

Agent’s view“Seldom are apartments of this calibreavailable and affordable. Walking in, thewhole duplex is bright and spacious, with afeeling of light and homeliness. This could besuitable for a professional or a small family.”

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

ONE PARK WEST, LIVERPOOL L1

MANHATTAN PLACELIVERPOOL L1

0151 236 9660

SUE TAYLORassociate director atKeppie Massie Residential

VIEW NOW

0151 242 6490

MATTHEW CHAMBERSsales consultant at King Sturge

VIEW NOW

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Muskers Building 1 Stanley Street L1 6AA Sales 0151 330 5333

Muskers Building 1 Stanley Street L1 6AA Lettings 0151 330 5321

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• One bed ground floor apartment• Fitted kitchen• Electric heating• Parking

£79,500

NEW

Minster Court, City Centre

• Three bed end terrace• Spacious lounge• Fitted kitchen• Paved yard to the rear

£72,000

• Spacious 2 bed apartment• Private front door entrance• Gas central heating• Parking space

£92,950

• Fourth Floor 1 bed apartment• Open plan living area• Fully fitted kitchen• Viewing recommended

£99,950

• 2 Bed semi-detached bungalow• Kitchen with dining area• Gas central heating• Rear garden with patio area

£89,950

• Twelfth floor 2 bedroom apartment, • secure allocated parking, • Residents gymnasium • Fantastic views of Everton Valley

£79,500

• One bed duplex apartment• Downstairs bathroom & WC• High ceilings• Secure allocated parking

£119,950

NEW

The Collegiate, City Centre

• 2 Double bed apartment• Open plan lounge / kitchen• Gas central heating• Secure entry system

£119,950

NEW

Fenwick Street, City Centre

• 2 bedroom ground floor luxury apartment,• Electric heating,• Integrated kitchen appliances, • Available on 75% shared ownership basis

£122,950

• Luxury one bed apartment• Fully fitted kitchen• 24 hour concierge• Secure parking

£120,000

NEW

Elysian Fields, City Centre

• Sixth floor penthouse apartment• 3 double bedrooms• En-suite shower room• Secure allocated parking

£230,000

NEW

Jugglers Yard, City Centre

• Large six bedroom property• 2 bathrooms• Potential to extend• Secure parking

£375,000

Devonshire Road, Princess Park

• Three bed town house• Spacious lounge• Close to Liverpool one• Parking permits are available

£138,500

Great Newton Street, City Centre

• One bedroom semi-detached• Recently refurbished bathroom• Under stairs storage• Allocated parking space

£75,500

Acorn Court, City Centre

• Two bed ground floor apartment• Recently refurbished• Ideal for FTB & Investors• Parking space

£97,950

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Minster Court, City Centre

• 1/2 bed unfurnished apartments• Gas central heating• Close to the parks• On street parking

From £290pcm

Belvidere Road, Aigburth

• Converted 1 bed unfurnished apartment• Just off Lark Lane• Good transport links• Parking available

£475pcm

Hargreaves Road, Aigburth

• 2 Bed Furnished Apartment• Spacious Accommodation• Close to amenities and transport links• Viewing a must

£650pcm

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Oak Terrace, Kensington

• 2 Bed apartment• City centre location• Show apartment finish• Fully furnished

£675pcm

Kings Dock Mill, City Centre

• 2 Bed Duplex furnished apartment• Secure allocated parking• High standard living• Excellent location

From £1600pcm

Elysian Fields, City Centre

• 2 Bed unfurnished apartment• Spacious living • Views across Liverpool• Gym use available

£525pcm

NEW

View 146, Conway Street

• 3 Bed unfurnished end of terrace house• Fully refurbished• Spacious accommodation• Viewing is a must

£575pcm

Arkles Road, Anfield

• 2 Bed furnished apartment• Popular Location• Close to City Centre• Viewing is a must

£675pcm

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Manolis Yard, City Centre

• 1/2 Bed Luxury furnished apartments• Popular Development• Excellent Location• Viewing Essential

From £550pcm

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Jugglers Yard, City Centre

• 2 Bed stunning unfurnished apartment• Carpeted throughout• Large accommodation• Viewing is a must

£550pcm

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Merchants House, City Centre

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KINGS DOCK MILL King Sturge is delighted to offer thisBRAND NEW apartment for rent in thepopular Kings Dock Mill development.Briefly comprising two double bedrooms,open plan living area, fitted kitchen andbathroom. The apartment is offeredfurnished and benefits from an allocatedparking space. Available immediately.Viewing is highly recommended!

£700pcm

ABILITY PENTHOUSES King Sturge are delighted to offer thisspacious TWO DOUBLE bedroomapartment in the prestigious AbilityPenthouses development. Located abovethe Hilton the apartment has full accessto the hotels gym & leisure facilities.Completed to a high specification theapartment is also offered furnished withviews towards the city & the docks.Immediately available.

£1000pcm

BEDFORD STREET 50% shared ownership. King Sturge aredelighted to offer a well presented sharedownership apartment. This second floorapartment comprises one doublebedroom, living and dining area, separatekitchen and bathroom. The apartment issituated in the heart of the GeorgianQuarter & offers views towards theCathedral. Ideal first time buy. Viewinghighly recommended.

£54,950

KINGS DOCK MILLBrand new apartments in Liverpool's third largest scheme. One, Two and Townhouse style apartments. Available to view immediatly.

For more information, please call us today on

0151 242 6490

BEDFORD STREET King Sturge is delighted to offer this lowerground floor apartment situated in aconverted Grade II listed building in theheart of the Georgian Quarter. Brieflycomprising open plan living area, kitchen,utility room, two double bedrooms andbathroom. The apartment benefits fromgood storage space & outside courtyard.Ideal for first time buyers. Residentsparking.

£137,500

ST PAULS SQUARE Shared Equity Scheme! Corner apartmentsituated on the fourth floor of this populardevelopment in the Business District.Open plan living and kitchen area withintegrated appliances, two doublebedrooms and two contemporarybathrooms. To the lounge and masterbedroom there are floor-to-ceiling glassdoors which open to balconies. Parking isalso available at additional cost. Availableas shared equity for a price of £119,960

£149,950

THE COLONNADES Second floor apartment in the exclusiveColonnades development. Fully fittedkitchen with integrated appliances, loungeand dining area, two double bedrooms,ensuite and bathroom. Secureunderground parking space, a 24hourconcierge service and many originalfeatures including exposed brickwork andsteelwork, vaulted ceilings andmultipaned windows with views over theAlbert Dock towards the city.

£295,000

ST PAULS SQUARE Situated in the heart of the businessdistrict, King Sturge are pleased to offerthis one bedroom apartment. Theapartment is offered fully furnished, withan open plan living, dining and kitchenarea, including fitted appliances,bathroom and bedroom. The apartmentalso benefits from under floor heating,balcony and secure parking.

£650pcm

ONE PARK WEST King Sturge are delighted to offer thiswell presented two DOUBLE bedroom,6th floor apartment in the jewel in thecrown of Liverpool One. Commandingviews towards the River, the apartmentcomprises an open-plan living, kitchenand dining area, two bedrooms (masterwith ensuite) and separate bathroom. Theapartment is furnished to a high standard

£1000pcm

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81/87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG 0151 231 6100 [email protected] • [email protected]

Waterloo Warehouse

Two Double Bedrooms,New Kitchens & Bathrooms,

Secure Parking

£230,000

Princes Gardens

Two Bedrooms plus Study,

Secure Parking

£114,950

Eden Square

Two BedroomsDuplex Penthouse

Two Stunning Terraces

£244,950

The Sidings

Two bedfully furnishedsecure parking

£500pcm

Lisbon Buildings

Two bedfully furnished

great central location

£550pcm

Liberty Place

One bedfully furnishedgreat location

£550pcm

Eden Square

Two BedroomsLarge Terrace

Amazing Views

£179,950

Pall Mall

Two Bedrooms New Kitchen

Secure Parking

£142,500

Sovereign Chambers

Two BedroomsGreat LocationExcellent Price

£110,000

Armstrong Quay


balcony, parking

£575pcm

Alexandra Drive

Two bed, fully furnishedtwo doubles

allocated parking

£575pcm

Sovereign Chambers


one double/one single

£600pcm

Pall Mall

Stunning Two BedroomApartment, Modern Fitted

Kitchen And Bathroom

£123,000

Royal Quay

Two Bedrooms, FirstFloor, Ensuite ShowerRoom, Secure Parking

£122,000

Commutation Plaza

75% Shared OwnershipExceptionally SpaciousAmazing Views, Parking

£94,950

The Symphony

One bedfully furnishedsecure parking

£600pcm

City Quay


allocated parking

£625pcm

Westminster Chambers

Two bed, duplex stylefully furnishedgreat location

£675pcm

Quebec Quay

One Bedroom PenthouseRiver And Marina Views

Secure Parking

£129,950

Beetham Plaza

Two Double BedroomsLarge Living Area

24/7 Conceirge, Parking

£155,000

Tower Building

Two Double BedroomsExcellent Location

Parking, 24/7 Concierge

£149,950

Park Lane Plaza

Modern two bedfully furnishedsecure parking

£675pcm

Unity Building

Two bedfully furnished, secureunderground parking

£725pcm

Armstrong Quay

Two bed, fully furnishedbalcony with river views

allocated parking

£700pcm

Coopers Terrace

Two BedroomsExcellent Size

Secure Parking

£129,950

Central Gardens

One BedroomRealisticly PricedPopular Location

£84,950

Moss Street

Selection Of Two Bedroom Apartments

Brand New Build

From £101,950

Argyle Street

Two bed, fully furnishedgreat central location

secure parking

£750pcm

The Albany

Selection of two bedsfully furnishedsecure parking

£750pcm

South Ferry Quay

Two bed penthousefully furnished

marina views, parking

£900pcm

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TO LET Offices at City Centre, Allerton, West Derby and Walton T: 0151 207 5923 E: [email protected]

£105,000

CABLE YARD • £10,000 For Car Space• Fourth Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms• Open Plan Living Area • Balcony, Roof Terrace• 80% share

£225,000

BEETHAM PLAZA • Luxury Fifth Floor Apart• Two Double Bedrooms• Open Plan Living Area• Stylish Fitted Kitchen• Contemporary Bathroom• En-Suite Shower Room

£139,950

ELLERMAN ROAD • Third Floor Apartment• Two Bedrooms• Open Plan Living Area • Fitted Kitchen• Contemporary Bathroom • GCH, DG, Car Space

£93,750 NEW

WHITE COURT • 75% Share• Ground Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms• Open Plan Living Area • Modern Kitchen• Juliette Balcony, DG

£199,950

THE COLONNADES • Third Floor Apartment • Lounge/Dining Room• Double Bedroom • Bathroom/Wc• Secure Car Space • River Views, No Chain

£99,950

MINSTER COURT • Fourth Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms• Lounge/Dining Room • Bathroom/Wc• Electric Heating• Resident Visitor Parking

£725pcm

HUDSON GARDENS, L1 • 2 Bedroom • Apartment• 1st Floor• Double Glazing• Central Heating• Parking

£189,950

ARMSTRONG QUAY • Duplex Penthouse Apart• Three Bedrooms• Spacious Lounge• Modern Fitted Kitchen• En-Suite Shower Room• Bathroom/Wc, Balcony

£105,000

ACORN COURT • Third Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms• Lounge/Dining Room • Kitchen• Bathroom/Wc • Allocated Car Space

£175,000

BEETHAM PLAZA • Third Floor Apartment• Two Bedrooms• Open Plan Living Area• Stylish Fitted Kitchen• Contemporary Bathroom • En-Suite Shower Room

£135,000

PALL MALL • Ground Floor Flat • Larger Than Average• Two Bedrooms• Open Plan Living Area• Stylish Fitted Kitchen • Bathroom/Wc, Terrace

From £425pcm

NEWSHAM DRIVE, L6 • Selection of Apartments• 1 and 2 Bedrooms• Flexible Furnishings• Central Heating• Gardens

£795pcm

BEETHAM PLAZA, L3 • 2 Bedrooms• Apartment• 1st Floor• Furnished• 2 Bathrooms• Parking

£650pcm

SIR THOMAS ST, L1 • 2 Bedrooms• Duplex Apartment• Furnished• Double Glazing• Parking Permit

£850pcm

UNITY BUILDINGS, L3 • 2 Bedrooms• Duplex Apartment• Furnished• Double Glazing• Central Heating• Parking

£525pcm

GRAFTON STREET, L8 • 3 bedrooms• Terrace• Furnished• Double Glazing• Central Heating• River Views

£500pcm

MOSSLEA PARK, L18 • 1 Bedroom• Apartment• Furnished• Central Heating• Parking

£595pcm

GLADEVILLE ROAD, L17 • 2 Bedrooms• Terrace• Unfurnished• Double Glazing• Central Heating• Yard

£650pcm

SPIRE GREEN, L9 • 4 Bedrooms• Semi-Detached• Unfurnished• Double Glazing• Central Heating• Driveway & Garage, Garden

£850pcm

THINGWALL AVE, L14 • Spacious• 3 Bedrooms• Semi-Detached• Unfurnished• DG, GCH• Gardens, Garage

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

PROPERTIES TO LET

Pall Mall

£125,000

• Third Floor apartment• Two double bedrooms• Open plan lounge & kitchen• Integrated appliances• Stylish bathroom• Viewing essential

Quebec Quay

£695pcm

• First Floor• Two bedroom• En-Suite• Allocated Parking• Gas central heating• Fully Furnished

Waterloo Warehouse

Reduced To £175,000

• Two bedroom second floor apart• Grade II listed building.• Lift and stairs to all floors• En-suite to master bedroom• Convenient to the City Centre• Allocated parking space

Gloucester Place

£120,000

• Superb two bedroom apartment• Beautifully presented throughout• Stylish Kitchen and Bathroom• Great views across Liverpool• UPVC DG, EH• Allocated and Visitor parking bays

Southbank Road

£99,950

• Three bedroom mid-terrace • Fully improved and modernised• Superb fully fitted kitchen• Stylish bathroom • Walk-in shower and bath• UPVC DG, GCH, no chain!

Royal Quay


• Third floor apartment• Two bedrooms• En-suite to master bedroom• Balcony, Allocated parking• Convenient access to City Centre• Tenanted at £625.00 pcm

Beetham Tower

£199,950

• Two bedroom apartment• Third floor location• Views towards River Mersey• Secure car park space included• Stylish bathroom and en-suite • 24 hour Concierge

The Sidings

£115,000

• Purpose Built Apartment• Third Floor• Two bedrooms• One reception room• Convenient for City Centre • Economy 7 heating

Quebec Quay


• Ground floor Apartment • Secure allocated parking• 2 Bedrooms and En-suite • Beautiful accommodation• Modern Fitted Kitchen• UPVC DG, GCH

Anfield Rd/Sleepers Hill


• Four self-contained flats• One bedroom, lounge• Kitchen and bathroom.• GCH, DG in each flat• Four parking spaces to the rear • Income of £80 p.w. per flat

Dukes Terrace

£129,950

• Purpose Built Apartment• Located on the first floor• Two bedrooms• Stairs and lifts to all floors• Convenient to the City Centre• Electric heating throughout

Oriel Lodge, Oriel Road

Reduced To £59,950

• Ground floor Apartment• One Bedroom• Lounge with French doors• Kitchen & Bathroom• Ideal for commuting to Liverpool

or Bootle

Hatton Garden

£84,950

• Stunning central Atrium• One Bedroom apartment• Lounge/Dining room• Fitted Kitchen with appliances• Stylish Bathroom• NO CHAIN!

Walton Lane

£99,950

• Attractive ground floor apartment• Two bedrooms & en-suite Shower • Modern fitted Kitchen• Lounge with bay window• Allocated parking in car park• UPVC DG, GCH

Malvern Road

Reduced To £67,950

• 2 Bedroom mid-terrace• Through Lounge/Dinng Room• Modern Kitchen and Bathroom• DG, GCH• Ideal for First Time Buyer• Available with NO CHAIN!

The Symphony

£129,950

• Ground floor apartment• Two bedrooms• Well presented by owner• Private patio area• Close to City Centre• Available with NO CHAIN

The Reach

£695pcm

• Two Bedrooms• Fully Furnished• Secure Parking• Balcony• Large Living Area• Immaculate Bathroom

Faulkner Square

£895pcm

• Two Bedrooms• Two Bathrooms, Fully Furnished• Mezzanine Level• Stunning Finishings• Immaculate Furnishings• Superb Location

The Ability Penthouses

£750pcm

• Spacious one bedroom• Views across Canning Place• Furnished• 8th Floor• Full Gym membership included• Viewing available immediately

Waterloo Quay

£750pcm

• Two Bedrooms• Top Floor• Stunning Views• Fully Furnished• Secure Parking• Large Balcony

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Bulloch House10 Rumford Place, Liverpool, L3 9DG

Sales 0151236 9660Lettings 0151255 2290

Fax: 0151 255 2288email: [email protected]

KeppieMassieResSALES - LETTINGS

RESIDENTIAL

Pall Mall

New To The Market, No ChainTwo Bedroom ApartmentLarge BedroomsParking - Ideal InvestmentCompetitively Priced

£109,950

Princes Dock

Luxury City Centre ApartmentOpen Plan Lounge/KitchenOne BedroomFitted KitchenViewing Essential

£117,500

Hallville Road

Fabulous two bedroom first floorapartment, Decked area at the rear,Spacious and tastefully upgradedkitchen, Sold with no chainInvestment or first time buyer

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Agent’s view“Amazon Management Services are pleased to offer thisone bedroom self contained flat, in a new build purposebuilt block of six flats on a private road with privateparking. It also benefits from a secure intercomentrance. Early viewing is recommended to appreciatewhat’s on offer.”

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How much?£725 pcmNumber of bedroomsTwoClose toSefton ParkBenefits fromExclusive use of roof terrace fromspiral staircase. Stunning viewsover Sefton ParkBest featureLocation close to park. Fabulousstained window

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How much?£1,500 pcmNumber of bedroomsFiveClose toLocated in a peaceful area and close to localshops and amenitiesBenefits fromLarge rear garden, excellent location for easyaccess to motorway networksBest featureRecently renovated throughout and a fantasticloft conversion

Agent’s view“HomeLets are proud to offer this well presented andextremely spacious, five bedroom detached propertyin West Derby. The property briefly consists of anentrance hallway, three large reception rooms, utilityroom and a modern fully fitted kitchen/dining area.To the upper floors there are four double bedrooms,one which has an en-suite bathroom, a modern fittedfamily bathroom and a grande loft conversion.Viewings are highly recommended. ”

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How do you give your home a competitive edge before it goes on the market?Your Move talks to Ann Maurice, TV’s original House Doctor and home stylist

Karen Jennings of Liverpool’s Changing Places to get some affordable style tips.

It’s a mantra familiar to anyonewho’s ever opened a self helpbook – if you want success,dress for it.

And just as a freshly pressedshirt, tidy hair and polishedshoes can work wonders inshowing you’re the right personfor the job – so can carefulstyling of your home optimiseits chances of getting sold. Home ‘dressing’ or staging, asit’s called in the US, simplyhelps buyers better visualise thenew and improved life theywould be able to enjoy there.

And it’s never been morerelevant than now.

“Dressing the home hasbecome even more important toselling a property since the

credit crunch,” says TV’soriginal House Doctor, AnnMaurice, whose series of thesame name introduced theconcept to the UK.

“Previously property wouldsell eventually, even if it tooka price drop or two to makethat happen. Dressing made asale happen quicker, for abetter price.

“Now with only 50 per cent ofproperties on the market sellingeven after 12 months, staging isessential to making a propertystand out from the crowd.”

The primary element ofthe home staging is seeingyour property through abuyer’s eyes.

“A buyer is looking for

negative factors,” explains Ann.“I always tell clients that youcan’t sell a house how you livein it. Preparation is essential.”

NO MORE STUFFThe three top rules in theprofessional home stylist’shandbook run like this:Declutter. Declutter.Declutter.

Toys, nests of wires, painttins and piles of takeawayleaflets are an unfortunatereminder to buyers of whattheir own home looks like –and are likely part of thereason they want to move.

“People think, ‘why havethey got kitchen rolls piled upon the fridge? Isn’t there space

in the cupboard?’” says KarenJennings of Changing Places.Make a start on the packing,recommends Karen, to get ridof it.

“You have to de-personalisethe property of stuff likephotographs, posters in thekids’ bedrooms and strongtastes in decor or artwork,”says Ann. Don’t ignore thehallways, she adds, which inBritain are often cramped. It’sthe first impression peoplehave so clear out bulkyfurniture and hide away pilesof coats and let the light in.

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HOT TOPIC

feel fresh. Unless you’re living at aMcDonald’s outlet strong reds, greens,purples and orange are best avoided.

“Wall colours should be warmneutrals such as soft creams andsubtle beige tones,” says Ann.“Kitchens and bathrooms are the onlytwo rooms where you could go a bitstronger on the walls. Pale blues andgreens work well in these rooms.”

She recommends a maximum offour extra colours as accent to run throughout the rest ofthe house.

“For your accentcolours it is itcheapest to gowith what ismost widelyavailable inthe shopsnow,” saysAnn. “A littleresearch intothe DIY stores,Matalan,Homebase, TK Maxxand Next will enable youto quickly establish the bestcolours for your new look. There isno point choosing an accent colourbecause you like it and then findingthere aren’t enough accessories inthat colour in the shops.”

DRESSING UPThe most common mistake peoplemake, Ann says, is extremedecluttering, then failing to ‘dress thelife back in’ - resulting in a blandhouse which isn’t welcoming.

Through-out the whole houseincrease decorative accessories suchas vases, candles, ornaments, andbowls on surfaces and inexpensivecushions and throws on beds, sofasand chairs, in your chosen accentcolours. In the bedroom buy or make aheadboard if you don’t have one andfresh bedding is a must.”

Appeal to all the senses – freshflowers, soft textures, scented candlesall add to buyer appeal.

“People are buying into a fantasy,”agrees Karen. “They may not havedinner parties, but you need to createthe notion they could. So a cafetiere inthe kitchen might seem a step up fromcoffee out of the jar. In the bathroominvest in a Molton Brown soap, not touse but for show and maybe abeautiful towel.”

BE FOCUSEDThoughtful repositioning of furniture,and removal of overly bulky pieces,can be the cheapest, most striking

visual improvement. “Make sure you have a focal point in

the living area, ideally a fireplace andcheck your seating arrangement issociable rather than TV centred,”recommends Ann. “For selling defineeach room – always have a clear diningarea, even a bistro in the kitchen, andpresent a spare bedroom with a bed in it,rather than as a box room.”

Keep an eye out for smaller focalpoints. “You might have three

photographs or candles in astraight line,” suggests

Karen. “Put themtogether and you’ve

got a feature.”

SIZEMATTERS

Pretty mucheveryone islooking for

more space. Buteven in a small

property there aretricks you can use to

give the impressionthere’s more of it.

“What makes it more spacious ishaving correctly sized furniture,”says Ann. “An empty property isactually hardest to sell. The buyercan’t judge the room sizes and sotypically assumes they are smallerthan they are.”

Making the most of natural light isvital. “We use a lot of mirrors becausethey reflect light and really open uprooms,” adds Karen. Good artificiallighting can also work miracles. Floorlamps, table lamps, or fairy lightsround a mirror reveal hitherto hiddenspace. “Often people do have theselights but they’re missing a bulb or ina cupboard somewhere,” says Karen.

WASH THIS SPACEEvery spot must be sparklingly clean.No grimy crusts anywhere. Andnowhere does this apply more than inthe kitchen and bathroom. If you aregoing to invest, it should be here,recommends Ann. “Bathrooms shouldbe white and unfussy with plainneutral tiling”. And if you can’t stretchto retiling, regrout, replace the loo seat,and replace new vinyl flooring cheaply.No carpet mind. Ann wouldn’t like it.

� House Doctor offers home staging andinterior design is throughout the UK. Visit www.housedoctor.co.uk for details.

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Do look great yourself. You aretheir first impression, so dressup, do your hair, and smile.

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Townhouses fly off shelfKings Dock Mill hasreported fantastic sales withonly four of its brand-newtownhouses left for sale.

Kings Dock Mill, Tabley Street,is the first phase in the £60minvestment in the BalticTriangle, close to Liverpool One

and directly opposite the EchoArena, with easy access to boththe waterfront and the cityalike. The area has recentlybeen given the title of‘Liverpool’s ‘Creative Quarter’. The townhouses have open planliving, lounge and dining area,with private front door. It hasan integrated kitchen, withaccess to courtyard ofdevelopment and stairs leadingup to two-bedrooms and fullytiled bathroom.

LAGPrichard Architects,Liverpool Architects since 1921,have called upon the traditionalmaterials of brick and slatewhich characterise the area, and

combined these with glass toproduce a unique contemporarydevelopment that reflects thepast and looks to the future.Robert Prichard of LAGPrichard, commented: “We aredelighted in the interest we havehad on the townhouses at KingsDock Mill. With five nowoccupied, the new shared equityoption available to first timebuyers is likely to prove evenmore attractive.” The two-bedroom townhouses areavailable at £149.950.

For more information contactKing Sturge on 0151 242 6490or visit www.kingsturge.co.uk

When Wendy Roberts wasappointed the new salesmanager for New City Visionhomes at their Ellergreendevelopment, little did sherealise it would turn into a reallife ‘Friends Reunited’ story.

Liverpudlian Wendy is joiningformer colleagues ManagingDirector Don Craven, ProjectDirector Alan Wilson,Consultant Graham Bellis, PAMargaret Jones, MechanicalHandler driver Stephen Foster– who between them boast 153years’ experience and expertiseto help people onto or up theproperty ladder and into NewCity Vision homes.

Ellergreen is an attractiveand exciting development nearto the centre of Liverpooloffering beautifully designedtwo, three and four-bed homes,all with unique layouts andoffering features such as en-suites, kitchen/dining andprivate gardens. Prices start atjust £91,000 on the HomeBuyDirect scheme.

Don Craven commented:“This is a very exciting time forWendy to be joining us at

Ellergreen – we have sold allour homes in phase one andwill this week be releasing newhomes in phase two. I knowfrom working with Wendy inthe past that she has a wealth of experience in delivering firstclass homes to customers, andwith the phase one show homesnow being released for sale aswell there couldn’t be a better time to choose from one

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“Building new schools createsemployment within theconstruction industry so it helpsunemployment figures, that saidthough, it is beneficial toimprove current teaching.There’s two sides of the coinand neither one outweighs theother. The problem is that thereshould be more thought goinginto new schools being built. Ithink teaching standards arevery good, a lot of my friendsare teachers, but I do think theyshould be allowed to developmore as teachers and to act lessas administrators.”

Tony Shannonof Admiral Carpets

“In Knowsley our educationsector has been transformed bybuilding new schools, we’vealready replaced our old schoolswhich are now designed aroundmodern concepts. The basicproblem is that the old schoolswere out of date and beyondrepair and weren’t appropriate formodern teaching such as for ICT.Having pupils sitting in rows ofdesks in military style might notbe the best way to teach pupils.Improving teaching andimproving schools go together,the two are complementary. Youneed new buildings alongsidenew techniques of teaching to getthe best from pupils.”

Councillor Graham Wrightof Knowsley Council and CabinetMember for Children and FamilyServices

“The answer is dependent onthe existing infrastructure,where the fabric of an areaincluding schools needsregeneration a state of the artacademy such as NorthLiverpool academy isfundamental. The massiveinvestment in new schools overthe past 10 years now needssupporting by continuous skillsdevelopments of the existingteaching populace to reflect thechanging technology and socialcommunication mediachallenges on offer to students.”

Rob FarnhamChief Executive at Venmore

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Following the recent threat of closure to the £24 millionsecondary school Christ the King, only two years after it wasbuilt, we ask the question should state money be pouredinto improving teaching standards in existing schoolsor into building state-of-the-art schools?

“Money should go into existingschools and more importantly intoteachers, to create smallerclassroom sizes. In the case ofChrist the King, Knowsley MBCdemolished purpose builtcomprehensive schools due todeclining numbers and pupilsfollowing the money toneighbouring Local EducationAuthorities (LEA). Therationalisation of schools couldhave freed up resources to attracthigh quality teachers to lift theLEA off the bottom of thenational league tables, and releaseBuilding Schools for the Futuremonies to upgrade those schoolsin greatest need of rebuild orrefurbish.”

Councillor Ian Smithat Knowsley Council

“I strongly believe that the builtenvironment has a huge impact onyour quality of life and wellbeingwhether that's at home, school, orin work. For the latter two, thiswill have an effect onconcentration and performancelevels, so investment in schoolbuildings, facilities and theenvironment for learning will havea positive impact for both staff andpupils. If this investment isn’treinforced with sufficient teachingstandards however, then thosebenefits are going to be wiped out.”

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Hot & HappeningYOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN LIVERPOOL

Leading Merseyside auctionhouse, Sutton Kersh hasteamed up with BridgingFinance Solutions (BFS) tomake available quick funds forbuyers at auction.

Bridging Finance Solutions arean award winning principalfunder, lending to individuals,partnerships and companies andpromise to deliver an offer inprinciple within 24hours ofreceiving an enquiry. Loans canbe obtained on residentialproperties for up to nine monthsand once terms have been agreed,access to the funds can be in asfew as seven days. James Kersh,director at Sutton Kershcommented: “With so many

investors wanting to buy in thecurrent market conditions, it isthe lack of funding that is beingmade available to them that ispreventing the market from afaster rate of recovery. Thoseinvestors that are able to makesmart purchases in the presentmarket are set to be wellrewarded in the medium to longterm. BFS are providing a simple,efficient and cost-effectivesolution for these buyers and weare keen to raise awareness oftheir services and ensure we helpour clients as best we can in whatcontinues to be a very toughmarket.” Sutton Kersh's nextauction will take place on the 17February at the City CentreMarriott Hotel, with the leadinglocal auction house looking tocapitalise on its success in 2010where it sold over 350 propertiesfor in excess of £21million.

For more informationtelephone 0151 207 6315 orvisit www.suttonkersh.co.uk

Take the stress out of bigpurchase shopping byfirst looking for your perfect interiors online,suggests specialists PremierFurniture Co.

With the launch of the newwebsite, people have a widerselection to choose from beforepopping into the store to talk toa sales advisor.

Specialising in interiors, fromliving area to kitchen furnitureand the bedroom, the companyopened its showroom in bustlingHunts Cross Shopping Centrelast year and since then, thebusiness has continued to gofrom strength to strength. Prospective landlords anddevelopers can also takeadvantage of the furniturepackage scheme, a scheme alsopopular first-time buyers who

need a selection of furniture ataffordable prices. PremierFurniture Co currently supplyBelvoir! central, Cuddly Bearsand Base properties. They havealso recently completed the showflats at Kings Dock Mill andHamilton house. All furniturepackages are flexible and can beadapted to suit with pronto,prima and supreme packagesavailable.

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For more information visitthe new website atwww.premierfurnitureco.co.ukCall in to the showroomwhich is open seven days aweek with free parking, atHunts Cross ShoppingCentre next to Asda ortelephone 0151 486 3333.

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The commitment to excellencefor staff and clients is workingjudging by the glowingrecommendations andaccreditations the company hasreceived and achieved. Giselle commented: “We haveexciting plans for 2011, firstly tocontinue to be driven by oursatisfied customers and happystaff and secondly, and perhapsmore ambitiously to make theexpression just a cleaner history.”

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Prospective buyers can nowsee the apartments on offer inMann Island’s two residentialbuildings – with some added‘wow’ factor.

New show apartments at theprestige development have beengiven a fabulous interior designfinish to show them off topotential purchasers. The work has been carried outby the celebrated interiorscompany Phoenix Design usingmirrors to striking effect andaccessories from the likes ofVivienne Westwood and JackWills. A one-bedroom apartmentwith terrace facing the ThreeGraces and a two-bedroom unitfacing the canal basin and AlbertDock have been transformed bythe Phoenix magic touch.

The sales and marketing suite isalso to get a new state of the arthome to assist those with aninterest in snapping up one ofthe 376 distinctive units withinthis waterfront development. It isto move into the glazedconnecting space between thetwo buildings, opening this up tothe public and helping toanimate this new citydestination.

Countryside Properties areoffering to pay 5 per centtowards a deposit on one of theapartments, up to a maximum of

£8,750. New residents will joinan illustrious neighbour, as thedevelopment will be home to aBrasserie Blanc restaurant, partof the chain from renowned chefRaymond Blanc.

One-bedroom apartments startat £120,000, and there are alsotwo and three-bedroomapartments, plus penthouseoptions available.

For information contact 0151231 1224 or visit thedevelopment websites atwww.agreaterdegree.co.uk

Combining the best of old andnew, Redrow’s New HeritageCollection is proving popularwith homebuyers on bothsides of the Mersey.

Available at Cressington Heathin South Liverpool and DibbinBrook in Bromborough, Wirral,the homes look traditional onthe outside but are bright andmodern inside.

Between the two developmentsthere are five properties nowopen for viewing, showcasing allthat a brand new Redrow homehas to offer. Properties at both

locations feature stylishkitchens, which benefit from theconvenience of integrated topbrand name appliancesincluding ovens, microwaves andfridge-freezers, plus under unitlighting; while the floor toceiling cabinets and extra widedrawers offer plenty of storage.Available at both developments,the three-bedroom ‘Warwick’with its traditional bay windowand decorative door cornice is aprime example of why thearchitecture of the Arts andCrafts movement has stood thetest of time.

Recognising that buying ahome is a big decision, Redrow is also giving customers thechance to take a virtual tour ofthe properties via its onlinetelevision channel Redrow.TV.Extensive video footage fromdevelopments across thecountry means house hunters can ‘see’ inside the New HeritageCollection.

For more informationtelephone 0845 676 0500 orvisit www.redrow.co.uk to visitthe show homes at DibbinBrook or Cressington Heath.

Award winning propertyagents Andrew Louis haveannounced that they arereintroducing their highlysuccessful 0 per centcommission for the firstthree months offer to alllandlords who instructthem to let and managetheir property.

This offer is exclusive throughtheir Prescot office only andfor a limited period. Andrew Louis was establishedin 1989, and were the firstregulated member firm of theAssociation of ResidentialLetting Agents on Merseyside.ARLA is the only professionalbody that is solely concernedwith the self-regulation ofletting agents and for the pasttwo decades has been activelypromoting the higheststandards across every aspectof residential lettings andmanagement in the PrivateRented Sector.

Head of residentialproperty management atAndrew Louis, Pam Laidlawcommented: “Demand forrented homes in theKnowsley and St Helens isvery strong and we urgentlyrequire more properties tosatisfy our large client bankof prospective tenants. Ourservice to landlords isflexible, responsive and weget great results.”

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RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENTS18 2 & 2A Rockpoint Avenue, New Brighton £110,000 - £120,00019 67 Durley Drive, Prenton £90,000 - £100,000 20 27 Wharfedale Avenue, Prenton £115,000 - £125,000 21 19 Downway Lane, St. Helens £35,000 - £40,000 22 137 Heath Road, Bebington £125,000 - £130,000 23 70 King Street, Wallasey £105,000 - £115,000

VACANT COMMERCIAL24 Sevens Restaurant, Station Approach, Meols £190,000 - £210,000

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PADDOCKS AND STABLES26 Gayton Stables, Heswall £200,000 - £225,000

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT27 223-223A Church Road, Tranmere £65,000 - £70,000

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I’ve lived in this area all my life soI didn’t want to move away from my family.The site is very modern - I’ve never seennew houses with such big windows and youdon’t really get balconies on these types ofdevelopments. The house is also really

energy efficient with solarpanels which helps with

the energy bills.

What’s the layoutof the house?

The home isdesigned over two

floors with a verybig living roomdownstairs andthree bedroomsupstairs. It’salso got a goodsize backyard

where we willdefinitely be havingfriends over soon forBBQs.

And the bathroom?We have two bathrooms, one which is anensuite, which is very handy. Again, we

had the option of picking our own tiles, the colourand shape. And, we love the size of the mainbathroom so it has a bath and an electric shower.

We like that they askedus how we wanted it tobe decorated, it was thesame for all the roomswe got to choose eachcolour. We settled for amagnolia colour andhave themed each roomaccording to a colourscheme. The livingroom is black andwhite. We havepersonalised it with ourpieces - one of myfavourites is the picturedone by my unclewhich was a Christmaspresent.

Tell us about the kitchen?

The kitchen/dining room isvery well maintained. The high glossblack cabinets workreally wellwith thesilver tops,and welove the bigAmericanfridge.

What attracted youto Sevenoaks?

What about the bedroom?

All three rooms are a very good size,and again we’ve kept to a colour scheme

with earthy colours like orange. The cat’s alwayssneaking in to the bedroom. The large windowsare great and we just love the balcony.

What do youlike about theliving area?

MORE INFO For more information about Lovell and its help for first time buyers in Liverpoolvisit www.lovell.co.uk/newhomes or call 0151 427 8098.

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£269,950 Manolis YardStunning duplex penthouse apartment.Lounge, dining room / 3rd bedroom fullyfitted kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite, bathroom and second bedroom.Benefiting from both a balcony and a roofterrace, secure underground parking .

King Sturge 0151 242 6490

£215,000 X BuildingA stunning 2 bedroom sixth floorpenthouse apartment with spacious wraparound balcony with view across parksand to the river. Comprising open planliving, dining and kitchen area.Apartment comes with secureunderground parking space.


£144,950 Liberty PlaceFourth floor two bedroom apartment,Open plan lounge and fitted kitchen,Benefits from a timber decked balcony,Allocated parking. Viewing is essential!

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

£127,500 Gambier TerraceTwo bedroom upper ground floorapartment, Separate kitchen, gas centralheating, Very central location close to CityCentre, Parking permits available, NOCHAIN!


OIEO £125,000 Sandringham Court A 2 bedroom duplex converted apartment,Lounge with high ceilings and large baywindows, Fully fitted kitchen, gas centralheating, Secure parking


£119,950 X Building Beautifully presented one bedroomapartment situated in the heart of theproposed Commercial Quarter, views overMercury Park. Open plan living area,fully fitted kitchen with integratedappliances, bedroom, bathroom. Secureunderground parking space and includingall furniture, fixtures and fittings.


£85,000 One Park WestStudio apartment, Tenth floor location,Stylish Bathroom, ContemporaryKitchen, Combined Lounge/bedroomarea, Double glazed windows, Electricheating system, 24 hour Concierge

Venmore 0151 236 4400

Reduced To £84,950 RenaissanceBuildingTwo bedroom apartment, Available withNO CHAIN!, 2nd Floor location, Lift toall floors, Situated in the heart of the citycentre, Close to restaurants, bars & shops,Ideal opportunity for the buy-to-letinvestor or, Great first time purchase

Venmore 0151 236 4400

Reduced To £190,000 Mason HouseCity Centre duplex apartment, Beautifullypresented, Two bedrooms, Generouslounge/dining room, En-suite to masterbedroom, Parking permit available,Available with NO CHAIN, Viewinghighly recommended

Venmore 0151 236 4400

OIEO £90,000 Cable YardFabulous one bed, top floor, spaciousapart, Open plan kitchen/lounge withtimber decked balcony, spacious bedroom,amazing views of the city and Anglicancathedral, 80 % Shared Equity


£595,000 The ColonnadesFour Bedroom Penthouse, TWO secureparking spaces, Terrace and Balconyoverlooking River Mersey, Two stylishbathrooms, 24 hour Concierge service,Lifts to all floors, Fitted kitchen withintegrated appliances, Short walk to EchoArena, Liverpool Wheel and LiverpoolONE

Venmore 0151 236 4400

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L1 £295,000 North QuayGround floor apartment, Own frontentrance direct from quayside, Threedouble bedrooms, En-suite shower room,Spacious Lounge/Dining room, Modernfitted Kitchen, Stylish bathroom with spabath, Electric heating system, Secureunder-croft parking, Convenient foraccess into Liverpool city centre

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£175,000 Quebec QuayThird floor apartment, Two bedrooms anden-suite, Lift to all floors, Lounge withJuliet balcony, Views of River Mersey andMarina, Secure car parking, Modern fittedkitchen, UPVC double glazing, Gascentral heating system, Wooden flooring

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£137,500 WatersideSuperb 6th floor apartment, Two doublebedrooms, Open plan lounge/diningarea/fitted kitchen, Stylish bathroom anden-suite shower room, Stunning riverviews, Lift to all floors, Garaging spaceincluded, A fabulous apartment whichmust be appreciated

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£130,000 Pall MallSpacious second floor apartment, Twodouble bedrooms, Stylish Bathroom andKitchen fittings, Open planLounge/dining area, Balcony off lounge,Double glazed windows, Electric heatingsystem, Lift to all floors, Intercom entry-phone system

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£125,000 Pall MallThird Floor apartment, Two doublebedrooms, Open plan lounge & kitchen,Integrated appliances, Stylish bathroom,Viewing essential

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£119,950 Pall MallSecond floor apartment, One doublebedroom, Stylish bathroom fittings,Modern fitted kitchen with appliances,Open plan lounge/dining area, Easy accessinto Liverpool city centre, Convenient forBusiness district and Univesities

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£98,950 Mono BuildingSecond floor apartment, Two doublebedrooms, Open plan Lounge/fittedKitchen with Juliet balcony, Stylishbathroom with white suite, UPVC doubleglazed windows, Electric heating system,NO CHAIN! Ideally placed for access toLiverpool University

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£65,950 Snowdrop StreetRecently upgraded mid-terrace house,Three bedrooms, Lounge, Modern fittedKitchen, Ground floor modernBathroom, UPVC double glazed windows,Gas central heating system, Re-decoratedthroughout, New carpets, Ideal for thefirst time buyer, Good investment

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£59,950 Pansy StreetTwo bedroom mid terrace house, PartialUPVC double glazing, Gas central heatingsystem, Through lounge/dining room,Located in the "flower streets" ofKirkdale, Ideal as a starter home,Available with no chain!

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£99,950 Southbank RoadThree bedroom mid-terrace house, Fullyimproved and modernised, Superb fullyfitted kitchen, Stylish bathroom withwalk-in shower and bath, UPVC doubleglazing, Gas central heating system,Laminate flooring and new carpets, Earlyvacant possession - no chain!

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£72,950 The PaddocksTwo bedroom second floor apartment,Lounge with Juliet balcony, Fittedkitchen with oven/hob/hood, Gas centralheating system, UPVC double glazedwindows, En-suite shower room to masterbedroom, Allocated parking space, Goodletting potential, Presently tenantedunder an Assured Shorthold Tenancyagreement

Venmore 0151 236 4400

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£700pcm Argyle CourtModern two bedroom apartment, 2Bathrooms, Fully fitted kitchen withmodern appliances. Alarm, Video entrysystem, secure Underground parking.Fully Furnished. Views of the AlbertDock.

Marshallets 0151 427 1986

£650pcm Chandlers Wharf A stunning two bed / two bathroom fullyfurnished luxury city apartment, withbalcony, located at the prestigiousChandlers Wharf development. Ideallylocate close to Liverpool One andDocklands

Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

£630pcm Henry StreetTwo bedrooms, Furnishedaccommodation, Contemporary styling,Ropewalks district, Floor area approx 742sq ft

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£675pcm CheapsideTwo bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, LuxuryDevelopment, Fully Furnished, Balcony,Fitted Kitchen

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£850pcm Waterloo Warehouse Luxury two bedroom docklandapartment. Furnished to a high standard.River views. Secure parking

Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038

£850pcm Malmaison Apartments An exceptional and spectacular waterfrontapartment, boasting unrivalled views ofthe River Mersey. Located above theMalmaison Hotel the property is fullyfurnished and benefits from: Two doublebedrooms, two luxury bathrooms, must beviewed to appreciate


£750pcm Waterloo RoadTwo Bedrooms, Top Floor, StunningViews, Fully Furnished, Secure Parking,Large Balcony

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£725pcm Alexandra Tower Luxury two bedroom apt in AlexandraTower on the banks of the River Mersey,Furnished to a high standard throughout.two double bedrooms. Views of River.


£675pcm Adler WayLuxury two bedroom, two bathroomsapartment with balcony , fully furnishedto the very highest specification.. Theproperty is located on the much soughtafter City Quay development in theDocklands district.


£675pcm Adler Way Luxury 2 bedroom apartment. Newdevelopment on Ellerman Road. Largebalcony overlooking grounds. Furnishedto a high standard. Secure parking


£675pcm Adler Way Luxury two bedroom apartment. Newdevelopment on Ellerman Road. Largebalcony overlooking grounds. Furnishedto a high standard. Secure parking


£650pcm Ellerman Road Luxury 2 bedroom apartment. Newdevelopment on Ellerman Road.Furnished to a high standard. Secureparking


£650pcm Ellerman Road Luxury 2 bedroom apartment. Newdevelopment on Ellerman Road.Furnished to a high standard. Secureparking


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£625pcm City Quay Luxury ground floor fully furnished twobedrooms/two bathrooms apartment,appointed to a high specificationthroughout. The property is located at themuch sought after City Quaydevelopment in the Docklands.


£625pcm City QuayLuxury second floor fully furnished twobedrooms/two bathrooms apartment,appointed to a high specificationthroughout. The property is located at themuch sought after City Quaydevelopment in the Docklands district


£595pcm WatersideOne Bedroom, Large Terrace, FullyFurnished, Relaxing Views, Concierge, Venmore 0151 236 4400

£525pcm The Reach Luxury one Bedroom apartment. Fullyfurnished. Open plan living area withbalcony. Fitted kitchen.


£525pcm The Reach Luxury one Bedroom apartment. Fullyfurnished. Open plan living area withbalcony. Fitted kitchen. Doublebedroom. Excellent location


£595pcm View 146 An outstanding two bedroom fullyfurnished ground floor apartment, closeto City Centre. Free access to on-siteGymnasium. Timber decked externalarea, on-site concierge office Secureparking


£550pcm Conway StreetTwo Double Bedrooms, Fully Furnished,Secure Parking, 1st Floor, Securedevelopment

Venmore 0151 236 4400

£395pcm Woodbine StreetThree bedroom terraced house availablein a residential area. On a main busroute into the city centre and Bootlestrand. This property includes brandnew bathroom suite, kitchen carpets,blinds, DG and GCH. There is also asmall yard at the back of the property.

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619

£575pcm Gloucester Place Two double bedrooms fully furnishedground floor apartment located in a gateddevelopment on the edge of the citycentre. Ideally located close to RoyalLiverpool Hospital. Secure designatedparking


£550pcm Collegiate This impressive red sandstone buildingwas designed by Harvey Lonsdale Elmesin neo-Gothic style, and was nominatedas one of the Icons of England and is aGrade II listed building. The oldLiverpool Collegiate Institution wasrenovated into a series of luxuryapartments by Urban Splash who havetransformed the building into an eye-catching residential complex.


£390pcm Millvale StreetNewly decorated 2 Bedroom TerracedHouse Located Just Off Sheil Road. ThisProperty in Brief Comprises of 2Bedrooms, Bathroom, Lounge and GoodSize Kitchen. Benefits From Gas CentralHeating, Laminate Flooring, VerticalBlinds Throughout, Small Yard. IdealLocation Close to Local Amenities andon a Main Bus Route into the City.


£350pcm Morecambe Street Newly refurbished 2 bedroom terrace with gas central heating

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£550pcm Corsewall Street Larger than average three bedroom end ofterrace property located in the Edge Hilldistrict of Liverpool within closeproximity of Liverpool city centre.Available furnished or unfunished.Security alarm, blind, rear courtyard


£625pcm The Overhead Modern 2 bed apartment. Newdevelopment on Sefton Street. Close tocity centre. Furnished to a high standard. Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038

£595pcm Glade Park CourtWell presented ground floor 2 bedroomapartment, located in a desirable area ofAigburth. Recently refurbished,entrancehall/separate kitchen/lounge/two goodsized double bedrooms/family bathroomand en suite to master. It benefits fromsecure intercom access/ private patioarea/allocated off road parking/ view ofPrinces park and white goods in thekitchen. Ideally located close to Seftonand Princes Park


£575pcm Eridge Street Recently refurbished 3 bedroom terracedproperty,located in a residential area ofDingle. The property comprises ofentrance hall, 2 reception rooms/separatekitchen/family bathroom and three goodsized bedrooms.It benefits from a totalrefurbishment to a very high standardand has a brand new kitchen/bathroomsuite /carpets throughout. It includeswhite goods and a good sized yard to therear. Excellent location close to localamenities, good transport links


£350pcm Gladstone Road Large 2 bed terrace with gas centralheating


£475pcm Jean WalkA three bedroom unfurnished town houselocated in Fazakerley, close to AintreeHospital . This property has been fullyrefurbished including, double glazing,redecoration, new Laminate flooring andnew carpets


£850pcm Burghill Rd4 bedroom, unfurnished, detached house,garage, garden. Immediately available.

Brian Ellis Estates 0151 236 5550

£1,100pcm Hunters LaneThree Storey townhouse, 5 Largebedrooms, 1 En-suite bathroom and threefurther Bathrooms. 2 large receptionrooms. Fully fitted Kitchen. GCH, Partialdouble glazing and alarm system. RearCourtyard and off road Parking. Partfurnished. Property has been recentlyrefurbished to a high standard.

Marshallets 0151 427 1986

£595pcm Thornycroft Road 3 bed terraced house just off SmithdownRoad. Part furnished. Gas CentralHeating. Double Glazing


£3,500pcm Ashbury Brook4 bedroom penthouse apartment locatedin the heart of Sefton Park. The propertyis finished to a very high specificationand briefly comprises of open planlounge/kitchen, 3/4 good sized bedrooms,one of which can be used as a study, 3 Ensuite bathrooms, cloakroom and roofterrace balcony. It benefits from bespokekitchens, under floor heating, surroundsound audio system, undergroundparking, and residents gymnasium.


£1,600pcm Ashbury BrookSet in the heart of Sefton Park - 3bedroom apartment at The Glen,Ashbury Brook. Offers a large open planliving and kitchen area and a dining areaset within the turret, with its own privateterrace. The apartment also benefits froma separate spacious utility room withseparate washing/dryer machine. Theapartment size is 1600 sq ft.


£650pcm Little Parkfield RoadA 2 Bedroom End Terrace, the house hasa Large Lounge/Dining Room, FullyFurnished, Part Double Glazed, GasCentral Heating, Alarmed.


£650pcm Lugard RoadWe are pleased to offer this wellpresented, good sized 3 bedroom terracedhouse. The property briefly comprises of3 bedrooms, family bathroom, 2 receptionrooms and large kitchen / dining areawhich includes white goods. Benefitsfrom recent redecoration to a highstandard, new electric shower and smallgarden to rear. This property is the idealfamily home located close to all localamenities including schools and SeftonPark. Excellent transport links toRuncorn / Widnes, Liverpool City Centreand motorways.


£615pcm Farnside CourtUnfurnished 3 bedroom apartment in themuch sought after area of Riverside Park,Aigburth. The property is unfurnishedbut does comes with white goods in thekitchen. The apartment benefits from en-suite to master bedroom along withcarpets throughout, curtains and fittedwardrobes in the bedrooms. The propertyhas DG, GCH and allocated parking


£495pcm Hargreaves Road A one bed apartment situated in thesought after area on Lark Lane. Theproperty comprises: hallway, lounge,kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.Intercom system and secure parking.


£280-£450pcm Lark LaneTop floor 2 bedroom duplex apartmentStudio apartment one at £280 another at£350. All apartments with fitted kitchensand CH.

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£750pcm Stroma Road Spacious 3 bed semi detached house.Newly decorated. 2 reception rooms.Fitted kitchen. Garden to rear. Off streetparking


£725pcm Ashbury Gables We are pleased to offer this spacious twobedroom duplex apartment located in aresidential area of Cressington. Twodouble bedrooms, good size bathroom Incbath, shower, separate kitchen and topfloor lounge. Integrated appliances/carpets and blinds. Landscaped gardensoff road parking secure gated entrance.


£695pcm Ashbury MewsLuxury 2 bedroom cottage. The propertybriefly compromises of two doublebedrooms,en suite to master, separatekitchen and lounge. It benefits from afully fitted modern kitchen withintegrated appliances. Central Heating.Sky TV and off road parking.


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Liverpool has a strong pull on its home-spun celebrities, and it’s no differentfor That Peter Kay Thing writer and Peep Show actor Neil Fitzmaurice who

set his latest film Charlie Noades RIP in his hometown. Against thebackground of a Liverpool struggling to survive after the sharp decline of

the city’s docks the comedy tells the story of a family trying to make a livingin a business that belongs to a different time. Actor, writer and director Neilreveals what drove him to write this film and why the film industry should

start looking North for its talent.

North Star Productions new film CharlieNoades RIP is a big departure from thelast film you wrote Going off Big Time.Why did you write such a different filmto your last one, which really launchedyou as an actor/writer?Going off Big Time is a gangster film I wroteover ten years ago. I wanted to writesomething different like a comedy so I startedwriting Charlie Noades. It’s about family andsupporting each other, the business is on itslast legs and my character gets left a chest inhis will. The chest contains diaries telling astory from the old days of the yard. It tells thestory about a shipment of gold buried in the50’s and the desperate attempts to find it,now the diaries have been passed on Iembark on a modern age treasure hunt. Mybackground is comedy and that’s why I wantto stay doing this kind of thing.You started filming Charlie Noades in2007, why has it taken such a long timefor it to get on the big screen?Finance in this country is really difficult toraise, in London it’s easier to do becausethey understand how to raise finance. Thefilm only ended up costing £300,000 in theend, but still it was hard. For this filmwe’ve got a staggered distribution to makeit work financially - when I did Going offBig Time we did a big release but I endedup losing the rights to the film for a long

time and that’s how distribution works sothis time we’re doing a rolling release. Weshowed the film in Cannes where itreceived really positive reviews. You got some great actors to comeonboard and do this film, how did youmanage to secure them all on such atight budget?I basically made a wishlist, then got intouch with everyone thinking only somewould do it. But then John Thomson of TheFast Show, John Henshaw of Looking forEric and Dave Spikey who I worked with onPhoenix Nights said yes straightaway. I’mjust so proud of the work that everybodyput in to get this film made, it was a truelabour of love and we had to overcome a lotof obstacles to get here. It’s independentcinema at its purest and a lesson of justwhat can be achieved with dedication,inspiration and a lot of perspiration.Your first film was critically acclaimedand nominated for four BritishIndependent Film Awards. How did youget started in the film industry? I started working as an actor but because Iwas in Liverpool it was hard to get to get anagent so I started doing stand up comedy,and then me and Peter Kay started workingtogether on That Peter Kay Thing and fromthere we wrote Phoenix Nights and I alsoacted on Peep Show as Jeff Heaney. So mybackground has always been comedy. It wasgreat recognition being nominated for myfilm and then winning the British ComedyAward for my work on That Peter KayThing, to be acknowledged is just great. What do you think of the film industryin Liverpool?

Charlie Noades is a real Liverpool filmbecause it’s about the docks and the declineof them, to be honest we could have set thefilm in any place really but the film reallyrepresents this city. There’s no filmbusiness based in Liverpool and I reallywant to make that happen. Plenty offilmmakers come to the city but then theydon’t stay, so I want to set up a trainingacademy to train people to work in thebackground and front of camera. Right nowwe’re trying to encourage financing -there’s a lot of money that can be madefrom films.

Other than encouraging Liverpool’sburgeoning film industry, what otherprojects are you involved in?

I do the drivetime show on Radio Citywhich is really good fun, but comedy is myfirst love. We want to keep on makinghomegrown movies that feature thiswonderful city of Liverpool and all it’stalents. I’ve got a new script we’re workingon now and soon the big slog for financingwill start. I’m also doing Benidorm inFebruary and have lots of things planned inthe horizon.

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INTERVIEW WITH NEIL FITZMAURICE

� Charlie Noades RIP is a family filmand will run from January 21 inLiverpool’s Showcase Cinema, The Plaza,Crosby and The Scala in Prestatyn withmore local cinemas to follow beforebeing rolled out across the UK at the endof the month. The DVD will be on generalrelease later in the year.www.northstarproductions.co.ukwww.charlienoadesrip.com

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Holby City and Peep Show amongst others.

Writer: Going Off Big Time, That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights

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Isla Gladstone Conservatory,Stanley Park, 18 Feb---Five comedians compete forbelly laughs at the newlyrestored Isla GladstoneConservatory. Topping the billare John Warburton, AndyWatson, Jessica Fostekew andLiverpool born MC TonySimpson. Tickets are £10 andare available fromwww.hahacomedyclubs.co.uk orcall 0151 263 0363.

La Barbacoa, Waterloo14-15 Feb, 7.30pm---Sell-out singer, TV star andColleen Rooney’s hen partyentertainer of choice, AsaMurphy, is sure to makeValentine’s Day go with a swing.He will play swing favouriteswhile the audience dances anddines. Tickets cost £25 andinclude a three-course dinner.Call 0151 924 0445 to book.

The Liverpool Philharmonic5 Feb, 7.30pm---Once regarded as a poor man’sGirls Aloud, three years andseven top ten singles have seenThe Saturdays metamorphosiseinto a group every bit as glossyas their superstar sisters.Frankie, Una, Rochelle et alkick off their 2011 tour inLiverpool. Tickets cost from£24. Ring the box office on 0151709 3789 on the day for returns.

Bootle Town Hall Til 10 Feb---The 86th annual exhibition ofthe Southport Palette Club hasmoved thanks to renovationsat Southport's AtkinsonGallery. It features paintings,sculpture and ceramics andthis year a new juniorexhibition. For more information go to www.southportpaletteclub.org.uk

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dishes, essential qualities whenguiding loyal customers throughthe process of buying a newkitchen. The dishes arrivequickly, the crunchy prawns inchilli oil, the goats cheese withwalnut truffles and the cooked-to-perfection pan fried seabasswith butter beans, chorizo andspinach. “That’s an unusualtaste the butter beans with thefish, it complements it reallywell,” Phillip praises as we diginto the food. CapricornKitchens with its No NameBrand is now a renowned nameafter 35 years of deliveringbespoke kitchens and excellentcustomer service. “Wemanufacture between 20 and 40

kitchens per week. We’ve beenaround for a long time soCapricorn Kitchens is ahousehold name and we get alot of recommendations fromarchitects and estate agents. Ourafter sales service is second tonone.” With such an establishedname in Liverpool, and acrossthe country, Capricorn Kitchensis now looking to increase thebusiness with the launch of

their new website. “We are nowcontacting people who arebuilding extensions to theirproperties and telling themabout our offers. We’ve alwaysbeen ahead of the market withour designs, so we’re continuingthat practice.” Salt House Tapasis owned by Paddy Smith andMartin Renshaw, the food teambehind the first 10 years of egorestaurants, who have nowstruck out on their own withtheir first restaurant. A modern,friendly establishment, in thecentre of the Liverpool Onecomplex, it retains an air oftranquillity in the busy centreallowing you to enjoy the foodand company of friends. As

Phillip can attest, “The food islovely, the prawns are definitelymy favourite, you can munchaway and chat which is perfect.”And the service is a cut abovethe rest, with the kitchen openso you can see everything iscooked fresh (unusual in a tapasrestaurant) and Paddy ready atthe door to have a chat about hislove for Spanish food. Withseven tapas dishes spread out onthe table, we try a little ofeverything, singing the praisesfrom the salad to the deliciouslymeaty Gordal olives. After 16years of working at CapricornKitchens, Phillip proudly sayshe is an adopted Scouser.Originally from Newcastle hemoved to Liverpool to be closerto his beloved LFC in 1996; it’s

that sense of family businessthat really attracts the peoplewho work in the company, withmany having started out asapprentices and staying theretwenty years later. Now themarket has finally started topick up again, the company islooking forward to a good yearahead, with some great dealssuch as free oven, hob andextractor for anyone looking fora new kitchen.

“We manufacture our kitchensat our Birchall Street premiseswhere you can also find ourcutting edge and inspiringkitchen Showroom.“You can visit our VirtualShowroom atwww.nonamekitchens.com, andview our latest offers.”

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“We’ve been around for a longtime so Capricorn Kitchens is ahousehold name and we get alot of recommendations fromarchitects and estate agents”

To book a table at Salt House Tapas call today on 0151 706 0092.

Capricorn Kitchens, 5 Birchall Street, Liverpool L20 8PD.Tel: 0151 933 9633.

SALT HOUSE TAPAS– 1 HANOVER STREET, LIVERPOOL, L1 3DW –

DINA KARIMHAS LUNCH WITH....Phillip Oliver, Sales Managerat Capricorn Kitchens

TABLE TALK

“The food is lovely, the prawns aredefinitely my favourite, you can munch

away and chat which is perfect”

Gordal olives to start, pan friedSeabass with butter beans,chorizo and spinach for the

main and orange andcinnamon crème catalane

to finish.

A relaxing venue in the busydistrict of Liverpool One. Catch

up with friends over Amontilladosherry and chef’s special, or trythe set lunch menu at a very

affordable £8.90.

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aurence Llewelyn-Bowen dropped intoLiverpool again to present new showAuction Party filmed by ITV1. As

flashbulbs flashed locals raised theirpaddles to bid for the exclusive items.All proceeds went to the Keep a ChildAlive foundation, which helpschildren with AIDS and HIV in Indiaand Africa. Studio 45’s creativedirector Zak Coldicutt helpedorganise the event by collecting asmany items as possible for auction whichincluded a Gwen Stefani designer dress anda signed photo of Julian Lennon.

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