Beyond former glory; Sue Kelbrick visits a project looking better 200 years on.Byline: Sue Kelbrick BUILT IN the latter part of the 18th century, Wavertree Manor, at the time of construction, was the largest residence in Liverpool. More than two hundred years later, and this Grade II-listed building has been restored to its former glory, thanks tomore than pounds 1m-worth of investment by local developers, WW Developments. The house is a stunning example of Georgian architecture Georgian architecture. It includes several trends in English architecture that were predominant during the reigns (1714–1830) of George I, George II, George III, and George IV. The first half of the period (c.1710–c. , and the restoration work was planned to ensure the retention of the building's original features. Inside, Wavertree Manor is nowhome to 11 individual and attractive apartments, all boasting a range of traditional features coupled with the best of contemporary design. Each apartment comes with an allocated parking space and benefits from the use of delightful, landscaped gardens. Currently available is apartment 2, which offers spacious accommodation finished to an extremely high specification. This split-level apartment has an entrance hall giving access to an extensive, open-plan lounge with attractive solid oak flooring and feature Georgian windows, as well as a plasma screen television. The room opens into a kitchen fitted with a stylish range of units, worktops and integrated appliances, including a dishwasher, washing machine (storage) washing machine - An old-style 14-inch hard disk in a floor-standing cabinet. So called because of the size of the cabinet and the "top-loading" access to the media packs - and, of course, they were always set on "spin cycle". and American-style fridge freezer freezer the compartment in which meat and offal are stored at freezing temperatures of 10 to 16°F (-12 to -9°C) although there is a trend to lower temperatures of 0 to -22°F (-18 to -30°C). . A sun-room offers attractive views over the grounds, and has French doors opening onto a feature balcony. The guest bedroom completes the accommodation on this floor. Down into the brick barrelvaulted basement, the apartment continues with extensive wine storage shelving shelv·ing n. 1. Shelves considered as a group. 2. Material for shelves. 3. An incline; a slope. shelving Noun 1. material for shelves 2. , and the master suite, which comprises a well-proportioned bedroom, a dressing room and a luxury en-suite bathroom. Prices range from pounds 190,000 up to pounds 275,000. WAVERTREE Manor, Wavertree; WW Developments, 0151 284 9414 location Commuting: Liverpool, four miles. Chester, 32 miles. Manchester, 31 miles. Schools: Wavertree CofE Primary School, Blue Coat School and King David High School are all nearby, with independent schools Liverpool College Liverpool College is a public school located in the suburbs of Liverpool, England. History The College was founded as an educational charity in 1840 and has been on the present 26 acre (105,000 m²) site since 1928. It is open to boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 18. and Christian Fellowship School Christian Fellowship School is located at 4600 Christian Fellowship Road in Columbia, Missouri. The school is one of three private schools in the Columbia area. Christian Fellowship School educates from preschool through twelfth grade. a short drive away. Supermarkets: Somerfield, Iceland and Asda are all close by. Council tax: Believed to be from Band G, pounds 2,298.65. CAPTION(S): The light and airy air·y adj. air·i·er, air·i·est 1. Of, relating to, or having the constitution of air. 2. High in the air; lofty. 3. Open to the air: airy chambers. 4. feel in the open-plan living area is down to a mix of modern design and traditional features; The modern bedroom retains some of the building's original windows; The best in contemporary design lies behind an impressive Georgian facade facade (fəsäd`), exterior face or wall of a building. The term implies ordered placement of its openings and other features and thus seems inapplicable to a wall without design. |
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