Nestled among acres of sprawling countryside on the edge of one of Greater Manchester’s finest market towns is this seven-bedroom mansion that could be yours.
If you’ve got £1.35 million to fork out, that is.
Situated on a private road with its own gated entrance, and currently on the market with the Bury-based branch of local estate agency chain Miller Metcalfe, Bank Lane Farm is described as being an “exceptional detached residence” in the unspoiled Victorian mill town of Ramsbottom that extends to approximately 10,000 sq ft, and sits proudly on an elevated plot of five acres with panoramic views of rolling green hills.
Maintained to the highest of standards throughout, and looking to be ideal for growing families of all sizes, the light and spacious interiors of the this house combine high-quality contemporary design with original features to retain plenty of character and charm.
The estate agents claim that “no expense has been spared” to create this “exceptional” home.
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The detached family home has seven bedrooms and impressive living facilities / Credit: Miller MetcalfeOne of the several reception rooms the property boasts / Credit: Miller Metcalfe
An expansive lounge area, an open plan dining room and sitting room, a split level kitchen with a breakfast area, utility, and study, and a master bedroom with a feature grand fireplace and a luxurious en-suite facilities and dressing room, are just some of the highlights of the home.
Of course, the property also boasts a games room, a gym, and what is by far the stand-out feature, an indoor heated swimming pool.
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Planning permission has previously been granted for further en-suites, a cinema room, a walk-in wardrobe, and a large first-floor terraced balcony – with the estate agents saying plans are available for on request.
The exceptional master bedroom with a feature grand fireplace / Credit: Miller Metcalfe
The location of the property is also said to be “absolutely superb”, as not only are the grounds not overlooked, but the impressive house sits within beautifully-maintained gardens and lawns and there’s also a separate three-acre greenbelt field too, which could be adapted for a variety of uses.
Ramsbottom is one of the most sought-after residential areas of the region, and is known and loved for being home to some of the North’s best cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as famous landmarks such as Peel Tower on Holcombe Hill.
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Despite its semi-rural setting in the West Pennine Moors, it’s still just a short distance from all the amenities central Bury has to offer, and is not far from a range of excellent schooling options – including the renowned Bury Grammar School.
The property is also conveniently-located close to a range of transport links for commuting, including rail links, Metrolink lines in Bury and Radcliffe, and motorways connections for journeys into Manchester city centre, Liverpool, the Midlands, and beyond.
The property has a range of flexible, light, and spacious rooms / Credit: Miller MetcalfeIt also boasts an indoor heated swimming pool, and a fully-equipped games room / Credit: Miller Metcalfe
If all of this doesn’t sound impressive enough as it is, the property even offers further development potential through the included barn – which forms part of the main property and is situated between the games room and swimming pool – and there is also a two-bedroom bungalow annexe with lounge, dining kitchen, and shower room too.
Externally, the property’s grounds are split into different areas – including a formal Indian stone patio, gardens with lawns, and well stocked matured borders.
The property is sat on an elevated five-acre plot with panoramic countryside views / Credit: Miller Metcalfe
It goes without saying, but viewing is recommended to fully-appreciate all this house has to offer.
Government sets date for ‘historic’ no-fault evictions ban next year
Emily Sergeant
The Government has officially set the date for the ban of no-fault evictions next year.
Renting in England is expected to be ‘transformed’ with a raft of major changes coming into effect as part of the new Renters’ Rights Bill from 1 May 2026 for 11 million people across the country – and this, crucially, includes the end of Section 21 evictions at no-fault of the tenant.
As it stands, Section 21 notices leaving thousands of people vulnerable to homelessness every year, but in just under six months’ time, private renters will no longer face this threat.
To the vast majority of renters and landlords who play by the rules, this government has got your back.
Further measures announced as part of the new Renters’ Rights Bill – which has now been passed in law – include a ban on rental bidding wars, making landlords and letting agents legally required to publish an asking rent for their property and prevented from asking for, encouraging, or accepting any bids above this price, and also a ban on in-tenancy rent increases written in to contracts.
The latter will prevent landlords from implementing higher rents mid-tenancy, and only allow them to raise the rent once a year to the market rate.
Landlords will also no longer be able to unreasonably refuse tenants’ requests to have a pet, nor will they be able to discriminate against potential tenants, because they receive benefits or have children.
‘No-fault’ evictions are now banned in England under historic new legislation / Credit: Maria Ziegler (via Unsplash)
On the flip side, however, the new Bill means landlords will have stronger legally valid reasons to get their properties back when needed – whether that’s be to move in themselves, sell the property, or deal with rent arrears or anti-social behaviour.
The Government says this will work to deliver a fairer system for both sides.
“We’re calling time on no fault evictions and rogue landlords,” commented Housing Secretary, Steve Reed. “Everyone should have peace of mind and the security of a roof over their head, and the law we’ve just passed delivers that.
“We’re now on a countdown of just months to that law coming in, so good landlords can get ready and bad landlords should clean up their act.”
Alongside the Renters’ Rights Act, an ‘improved’ Housing Health and Safety Rating System, which will better assess health and safety risks in homes and making it more efficient and easier to understand, will also be introduced.
And there are also planned new standards to ensure privately rented properties are warmer and cheaper to run.
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Work finally begins on Greater Manchester’s new ‘innovation hub’ in Atom Valley creating 20,000 jobs
Emily Sergeant
It’s official… work has finally begun on the first major development in Atom Valley.
If you’re not familiar with Atom Valley, this new project is set to be a unique innovation ‘cluster’ – plans of which were approved by local leaders all the way back in summer 2022 – with the potential to create up to 20,000 new jobs in Greater Manchester once it’s complete.
Greater Manchester wants Atom Valley to become a ‘springboard’ for new and emerging companies and researchers, giving them the support and the opportunities they need to trial and commercialise their innovations right here in our region.
The new development which ground has now been broken on is a Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre (SMMC) – which is set to become a thriving hub of innovation.
Today is a big day for GM.
We break ground on a new research centre at Atom Valley – our emerging world-class cluster in advanced materials and manufacturing.
Here, start-ups and emerging companies will be able to pioneer new technologies and scale up their ambitions, all while creating jobs and driving growth across the region in the process.
Located next to the Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale, it will offer 30,000 sq ft of new laboratory space, workshops, and design studios, as well as a lecture theatre, meeting rooms, office space, and flexible workspace for start-ups.
With the ‘right’ support, local leaders say the SMMC will also be a vital link between Atom Valley and the Oxford Road Corridor, ultimately forging a pathway for new companies and projects to expand from the city centre out into the wider city region.
Work has finally begun on Greater Manchester’s new ‘innovation hub’ in Atom Valley / Credit: DLA Architecture
Mayor Andy Burnham says this is the ‘most ambitious development’ in Atom Valley so far
“It will help unleash the untapped potential of the world-leading research taking place across our city region, bridging that crucial gap from invention to bringing those new innovations to the market,” he explained. “And it will create a new hi-tech corridor from the out to the north of Greater Manchester, creating jobs and new opportunities for start-ups to scale up their ambitions.
“This is integrated, well-connected development in action, and a clear sign of our mission to spread the benefits of growth right across our city region.”
Emily Sergeant -
29th July 2022 
