Since the start of 2021, we’ve been showing you some of the hottest properties that are currently on the market in Greater Manchester.
And you all seem to love them.
It’s safe to say that Mancunians love a good nosey around other peoples’ houses, and after all, Greater Manchester is a brilliant place to live – you don’t have to tell us twice.
The region is global powerhouse that’s instantly-recognisable for its architecture, culture, musical exports, media links, scientific and engineering output, social impact, sports clubs and transport connections, and with a growing population of more than 2.8 million people, Greater Manchester has seen considerable investment and regeneration in the last two decades too.
And when it comes to property types in the region, you really couldn’t get more diverse.
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The traditional terraced streets make up the fabric of many inner city and borough town areas, while the wide range of leafy suburbs is where you’ll find some of the more sought-after and pricier family homes.
But what can your money currently get you in the area?
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Our Hottest Property series continues this month, so we’ve scoured the internet to find 10 more of the most diverse, jaw-dropping, accessible and beautifully-presented homes currently on the market in Greater Manchester for you to take a look at.
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Longhurst Lane
Marple Bridge, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK6
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Purplebricks
Purplebricks
Semi-Detached | x5 Bedrooms | x3 Bathrooms
Situated in a highly-regarded Stockport village on a large plot with a landscaped South facing garden adjoining a stream and woodland, and a wide range of amenities, local schools and transport links on the doorstep is this five-bedroom semi detached home boasting accommodation that has been carefully improved and updated throughout, while still retaining the period character.
As well as the original home, there is also a clever contemporary extension that perfectly compliments the restored period features.
The property also boasts a beautiful landscaped rear garden, and off-road driveway parking.
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Purplebricks
The property is currently on the market with leading online estate agents Purplebricks for £650,000 (Offers in Excess Of).
This four bedroom canalside home – which is presented to the highest of standards throughout and has spacious and versatile accommodation which can be adapted to a range of different family needs – is situated on a modern development within the ever-popular village of Castleton, and is close to local amenities, schools, and the train station for ease of commuting to into Manchester.
Externally, the property has a double width driveway to the front plus a superb rear garden offering a good degree of privacy.
Ryder & Dutton
The property is currently on the market with the Rochdale branch of local estate agents Ryder & Dutton for £240,000.
Centrally located, with easy access to a wide range of amenities and only a short walk into Manchester city centre, is this one-bedroom top floor apartment within the X1 Town Hall development, which occupies the former Salford town hall site.
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The Grade II-listed building retains many of the original features, with plenty of high ceilings, exposed brickwork, and stone staircases.
The property also has a large balcony with views over Salford Cathedral and the city skyline.
Thornley Groves
The property is currently on the market with the Manchester Southern Gateway branch of estate agents Thornley Groves for £120,000.
Occupying an enviable positioning and boasting stunning open views, this beautifully-presented stone end terrace is located in the heart of Ramsbottom within walking distance of an array of amenities – including shops, schools, restaurants and bars – and has been tastefully-modernised throughout, while still retaining plenty of original features.
The spacious accommodations are arranged over three floors, including a converted loft room which can be used as a third bedroom.
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Externally the property has a low maintenance garden to the rear with a paved and decked area.
Miller Metcalfe
The property is currently on the market with the Bury branch of local estate agency chain Miller Metcalfe for £210,000.
This new build apartment is within the PHOENIX development – Capital & Centric’s first homes in Manchester’s new Piccadilly East neighbourhood – and is part of a real community where you know your neighbours and where no investors are allowed.
PHOENIX apartments are not your average white box, as with concrete features, exposed steel and piping, and modern design-led interiors, these awesome apartments are designed for real people.
The open plan layout gives you more space to move and the huge floor-to-ceiling windows let natural light pour in across the apartment.
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PHOENIX is also pet friendly, so your furry family members are welcome too.
Capital & Centric
The property is currently on the market with renowned Manchester-based property company Capital & Centric for £285,000.
This attractive and immaculately-presented two-bedroom family home is situated close to a range of local amenities, schools, and transport links, and has undergone an extensive refurbishment throughout to an exceptionally high standard.
Boasting a newly-fitted kitchen and bathroom, new flooring, a new boiler, new plumbing and re-wiring, as well as a landscaped rear garden and ample off-road parking, this is a home to move straight into.
Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation on offer.
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Breakey & Co
The property is currently on the market with the Wigan branch of local independent estate agents Breakey & Co for £150,000 (Offers in Excess Of).
Mottram in Longdendale, Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, SK14
Edward Mellor
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Edward Mellor
Detached | x4 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms
Boasting spacious and tastefully-modernised accommodations throughout, this picturesque, natural stone-built four bedroom detached family home is located in the highly-sought-after location of Mottram in Longdendale, and is just a short distance on foot from all the local amenities on offer in Broadbottom village centre.
The property benefits from a small lawned area to the front, and a large garden to the rear, as well as a garage and dedicated off-road parking.
Viewing is highly-reccommended.
Edward Mellor
The property is currently on the market with the Glossop branch of local estate agents Edward Mellor for £400,000.
Set on a fantastic plot of approximately one acre in a spectacular location offering a degree of secluded charm, yet still well placed for a variety of amenities and transport links to make commuting across the North West easily-accessible, Arthur Lane is a beautifully-presented and unique stone-built family home with a paddock area and extensive gardens.
The property itself boasts a stylish and contemporary interior, with some great sized reception rooms with fantastic features fireplaces, and a stand-out open plan kitchen with french doors leading onto large rear gardens benefitting from a large patio and seating areas, lawn, and borders.
The property also enjoys open views to front and rear, and has great development potential.
Pearson Ferrier
The property is currently on the market with the Bolton branch of estate agents Pearson Ferrier for £1,005,000 (Offers in Excess Of).
Finished to the highest of standards, with spacious open-plan accommodations throughout and some unique features, is this bespoke detached property situated in a popular residential location on the doorstep of Tandle Hill Country Park and offers easy access to local amenities and a range of public transport links for commuting into Manchester city centre.
Externally, there is a secure block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles, as well as a large garage or workshop, and lawned gardens to the front and rear with mature planting and hedges.
This one really does need to be viewed in person to be fully appreciated.
Revilo Homes
The property is currently on the market with the Rochdale branch of local estate agents Revilo Homes for £850,000.
This impressive Grade II-listed detached family home – which has been designed by renowned architect Edgar Wood and constructed in the ‘Vernacular Arts and Crafts’ style – stands in an enviable mature garden plot on Park Road, within walking distance of Hale Village and all its popular shops, eateries and bars.
The property itself offers well-maintained and beautifully-proportioned accommodation within the Main House, and there’s also a separate Coach House outbuilding that all together extends just to over 6,000 sq ft.
In keeping with the style and age of the property, there are a wealth of period features retained throughout to add character.
Watersons
The property is currently on the market with the Hale branch of local estate agents Watersons for £1,950,000.
Five reasons to live at New Maker Yards, Salford’s stunning canalside neighbourhood
Daisy Jackson
With new apartment blocks springing up all over Greater Manchester, it’s rare to find one with community spirit built-in – but we’ve found just the place.
Just across the river from Manchester city centre, this canalside neighbourhood offers more than just its beautifully designed apartments and generous green spaces. New Maker Yards creates a community that values lifestyle, wellbeing and connection as much as the living spaces themselves.
That means free events for residents, plenty of communal spaces, a gorgeous setting, and so much more.
Here, you’ll find one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes available for rent, with pet-friendly pads, an on-site cafe, parking, and green spaces all available. It’s in a pretty enviable location, too.
Here are five reasons to make New Maker Yards your next home.
Community
At New Maker Yards, you’re not just renting an apartment, you’re joining a neighbourhood with real community spirit.
Large-scale free community events bring residents and locals together, like this summer’s Middlewood Locks Fest, which featured live music, food, rowing boats and a market right on the canals.
The recent Sofar Sounds event saw the community curl up on beanbags to enjoy a completely free gig from up-and-coming local artists.
Come winter, there’ll be a Christmas party, and all year round you’ll find monthly quiz nights, workshops, a book club, yoga, football, a run club, and pop-up events like sushi making and plant pot painting.
Location
Aviva Studios is a short walk from New Maker YardsNew Maker Yards is just outside Manchester city centre
Technically in Salford, but a stone’s throw away from Manchester city centre, New Maker Yards blends convenience with character. You can even see Aviva Studios from here.
Built around canals and just beside the River Irwell, it’s a gorgeous part of the city centre.
From your door, it’s just a four minute walk to the Regent Retail Park (hello, big Sainsburys and JD Gyms); seven-minutes to all the restaurants and cafes on Chapel Street; and less than 10 minutes from St John’s and onwards to Spinningfields.
You can also get your green space fix with a 15 minute walk to Castlefield, with Peel Park a little further on.
And with each apartment block designed around its own communal gardens, you’ll feel tucked away from the city centre, while still being amongst the action.
Communal spaces
Co-working hub at New Maker YardsCo-working hub at New Maker YardsA resident lounge
You’ll never get cabin fever at New Maker Yards, which has loads of communal spaces to enjoy.
Residents have access to The Lock, a co-working hub with window seats, booths and a huge co-working desk.
Residents can also access the Club Room, where you’ll find a mini library, a kitchen for hosting events, a huge TV and more.
Outside, landscaped gardens include flower beds, loungey garden furniture, ping pong tables and more for residents to enjoy.
Add in a 92 Degrees coffee shop and an on-site Co-op shop, and you have everything you need right on your doorstep.
Interiors
Inside a New Maker Yards apartmentA living space opening onto an outdoor terraceModern, fully equipped kitchensStylish living spaces
Apartments at New Maker Yards come with top-spec, state-of-the-art interiors, designed for modern living.
Each home has huge windows that flood with natural light, integrated kitchen appliances including a fridge, microwave and dishwasher, and loads of storage space.
Furniture packages mean you can move straight into a home kitted out with dressers, drawers, beds, sofas, mirrors, and more.
Many of the apartments also feature private outdoor space – balconies for the upper floors, and terraces opening onto the communal gardens for the ground floors.
They’re also pet friendly, so you can bring your four-legged friend with you.
Services and amenities
The Club RoomNew Maker Yards
You’ll have proper peace of mind at New Maker Yards, both for your own personal safety and the safety of your ASOS parcels.
There’s 24-hour on-site security, an on-site maintenance team, a parcel room and a friendly resident team in the welcome office, ready to help with whatever you need.
Storage pods, car parking and bike storage are all available too.
To find out more about New Makers Yard, head HERE.
The incredible plans to build floating walkways over Manchester’s waterways
Daisy Jackson
A major project that will deliver a 100-mile-plus network connecting Manchester’s parks, squares and waterways has been unveiled – and it includes impressive floating walkways.
The first steps for the CyanLines mega project have been unveiled today, including the first four routes which will link the likes of Mayfield Park, New Islington Marina, Castlefield Viaduct and Kampus.
The ambitious plans will also link lesser-known pocket parks, canal tow paths, and pedestrianised walkways, and will incorporate new planned outdoor spaces such as the Science Museum courtyard and the former Central Retail Park.
One particularly eye-catching proposal will be a new floating walkway across the middle of the River Irwell, complete with a canoe dock and storage area.
The plans will adapt to Manchester’s ever-expanding cityscape and will link up new and existing developments, providing green walking and cycling routes around town.
Manchester and Salford City Councils have already worked together and secured funding from the National Trust, Natural England, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Nature Towns and Cities programme.
There are four CyanLines pilot routes – the first being a 5km ‘Irk Valley Explorer’ that will link Chethams Library and the Glade of Light memorial, Angel Meadows, the under-development City River Park, and the Barney’s Steps made famous by LS Lowry, ending with a view of the city skyline.
Then there’s the Mayfield, New Islington and Ancoats Loop, which will connect together Mayfield Park, the Ashton Canal, the Central Retail Park which is being transformed into a campus for the UK Government, New Islington Marina, Ancoats Green, and all the way down to leafy Kampus.
How the River Irwell could look with the CyanLines routes in placeHow the River Irwell looks currently
CL3, otherwise known as the ‘Walking the knowledge corridor’, incorporates significant landmarks like the Emmeline Pankhurst statue, our historic canal network, the Palace Theatre, Symphony Gardens, the universities, Manchester Museum, and Whitworth Art Gallery.
And the final of the four pilot routes is the CL4, focused around the almighty Castlefield Viaduct but also joining the Bridgewater Canal into Salford and the Irwell River Park, as well as the gardens around Chapel Street, Greengate Park, and the River Irwell itself.
Councillor Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Manchester is on a mission to make our city greener, investing in new parks and green spaces including the likes of Mayfield, Ancoats Green and the Castlefield Viaduct, in addition to our work to celebrate and open up our rivers and canals. We are a city with exciting, and transformational plans for the future. .
“But there’s more that we can do together. CyanLines is a bold new initiative over the next decade to imagine and create over 100 miles of connected parks, green spaces and waterfronts.
“This is just the start of CyanLines and I urge residents, business owners, community groups and leaders to join us on this very exciting journey to truly transform our city.”
Tom Bloxham MBE CBE, CyanLines project co-founder and chair, Urban Splash and founding Chair Manchester International Festival (MIF) and Factory International said that the same ambition that grew MIF will be applied to CyanLines.
More before-and-after images of the CyanLines pilot plans
He said: “We want to bring the whole city along with us, to help us plan, fund and deliver CyanLines. No idea is too big, too ambitious, too audacious or too small or too straightforward.
“Everyone wants more green space. Everyone wants to be able to walk to the end of Castlefield Viaduct. Everyone wants to be healthier and happier.
“Imagine more species and drifts of plants and wildflowers and allotments in the city centre and being able to walk one or 100 miles of continuous paths linking all our amazing spaces. Together we can make it happen!”
Pete Swift, CyanLines project co-founder and CEO of Planit said: “The first four CyanLines provide so much more than walkable and wheelable connections linking the existing and planned excellent green and blue spaces across the city, to bring us all closer to nature and nature closer to us.
“The routes will be the starting point, or spring board, for a whole plethora of CyanLines projects which will bring new opportunities for nature to thrive and to be enjoyed.
“The ambition for CyanLines does not stop at Manchester and Salford city centres. It will ultimately link up all Greater Manchester’s boroughs to bring our citizens and communities closer to nature and help drive a greener, healthier, and inclusive future. From Dunham Massey in the south, to Northern Roots in Oldham; from Leigh via RHS Bridgewater, Media City on to the foot of the Pennines.”
Mike Innerdale, regional director North of England, National Trust said: “National Trust are firm supporters of CyanLines, not least because its core aim mirrors our own of ensuring more people have access to nature particularly in our towns and cities, and to bring nature to people’s doorsteps wherever they live.
“We recently announced we have secured the majority of the £3 million of funding for the Castlefield Viaduct which will allow us to bring Phase 2 of this iconic sky park project to life, enabling us to create a through route at the heart of the city. We look forward to working with the CyanLines team and other partners as both our projects advance, connecting Castlefield viaduct with the other wonderful spaces in Manchester and Salford city centres.”