A stunning mansion in Bolton has been added to the market that’s so fancy, it has its own SPA inside.
The huge home in Lostock is priced at a cool £1.75m, which will get you six double bedrooms, a swimming pool, a snooker room, and loads more.
You’ll find Longwood House at the top of High Bank Lane, right off the Bolton Golf Club, with an interior that sprawls over 6000 square feet and a full plot of half an acre.
The massive house has been kitted out with all sorts of modern fixtures and design details, while retaining some original charm in details like its sweeping solid oak staircase and stone fireplaces.
But by far the most remarkable thing about this Lostock mansion is its spa facilities, which estate agent Miller Metcalfe says is like having ‘your own spa day, every day’.
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The leisure facilities here centre around a huge indoor swimming pool, heated to 31 degrees, with a separate waterfall feature and a hot tub.
Off there is a changing room, which could be made into a sauna.
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Click or swipe through the gallery below to see the spa inside this Bolton mansion
The pool has been manufactured using Ozone technology, which takes away the need to use significant amounts of chemicals.
And then down in the huge private garden, there’s a summer house which looks like something that’s been lifted straight out of a country spa.
Planning permission’s been granted at the bottom of the garden for a home office with a gym area and storage.
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Back into the main house, and everything’s been decorated in modern grey shades and glossy marble.
There are three reception rooms – a formal lounge with a wood-burning stove, a kitchen area with a formal dining room off it, and another room that’s currently used as a snooker room with a bespoke bar.
Up on the first floor, there are six double bedrooms, two of which have en suites. The current owners have turned one of the bedrooms into a cinema room too.
Of the location, the estate agents said: “Although situated in a peaceful, private and tranquil setting, Longwood House is far from isolated. For keen golfers, the highly regarded Bolton Golf Club is within walking distance from the property.
“The world famous Bolton School is also less than five minutes from the property. For those that need to commute, there’s fantastic links to the local motorway network which offers routes to Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and beyond.
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“The motorway network can be accessed in less than ten minutes at Horwich. Middlebrook Retail Park offers an abundance of amenities such as supermarkets, shops, a cinema and host of places to dine. The West Pennine Moors offers plenty of outdoor pursuits with walks to Rivington Barn or Rivington Pike which is popular with dog walkers and ramblers alike.”
Longwood House, this huge mansion in Lostock in Bolton with its own spa, is currently on the market for £1.75m. You can find out more here.
Council calls on public to suggest names for new public square in Stretford
Emily Sergeant
The Greater Manchester public is being called on to help name a brand-new public square in the heart of Stretford.
Could we have another ‘Boaty McBoatface’ on our hands? As far as public naming competitions go, the comical suggestion for the name of a new RMS ship back in 2016 – which was then given to a fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) instead – will probably always lead the way as the most well-known entrant.
But now, it’s Greater Manchester‘s turn to give it a go and get creative with their naming suggestions, as Trafford Council inviting the local community to name a brand-new public square that’s set to open in the heart of Stretford next year.
Connecting the newly restored King Street and Pinnington Lane, Trafford Council says the new public square will play “a key part in the transformation of the area” and be a “focal point” for the area – with lots of greenery, seating areas, and spaces to “meet, rest and play” and host events too.
📣Naming the brand new public square in Stretford 🧱
Teaming up with @TraffordCouncil x @Bruntwood_UK, the Stretford town centre team are inviting the Stretford community to name the brand new public square that is set to open next year.
Residents are being encouraged to “put their imprint on the Square” by putting forward their suggestions for its name.
All the entries will be condensed into a shortlist and the public will then vote on their favourite.
With the naming competition fully underway, Trafford residents now have the opportunity to talk to the Stretford town centre team, get creative, and post entries into the voting box that’ll be in place in Stretford Mall up until Sunday 19 May, as well as submit their ideas via the Stretford town centre website.
To come up with their names suggestions, the Council wants residents to take inspiration from these three themes:
Heritage – celebrating the fascinating history embedded into Stretford’s identity
Culture – showcasing the rich and vibrant cultural tapestry that defines the essence of the town and its residents
Community – reflecting the strong sense of unity among Stretford’s residents, making the town a welcoming place to live, work, and socialise.
After submissions are closed, the Stretford town centre forum will then decide on three entries that “best represent the area” and have made best use of the inspiration topics to go to the public vote for the final decision.
A town centre polling station will be open for residents to cast their votes in person, or they can do so online via both a Google form or a range of social media polls.
The public vote will officially close on Sunday 16 June, and the unveiling ceremony will take place at The StretFest on Saturday 6 July, where the winner and name of the new public square will be announced.
Fancy shooting a suggestion then? Find out more on the Stretford Town Centre website here.
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WeWork is closing its enormous office in Spinningfields, with tenants told to move out
Daisy Jackson
Co-working giant WeWork has announced the shock closure of its flagship space in Manchester, an enormous unit in the heart of Spinningfields.
Those who rent desks or offices within the space have been served notice to move out by the end of the month.
It’s understood that WeWork’s three remaining locations in Manchester are unaffected.
The US-based workspace company first moved into the 60,000sq ft unit at No.1 Spinningfields in 2017, offering flexible solutions to businesses of varying sizes.
But in the last few years it’s faced major financial difficulties, with WeWork eventually filing for bankruptcy in the States.
It was previously valued at $47 billion before its bankruptcy overseas.
On the closure of its huge Manchester office, a WeWork spokesperson said: “As part of WeWork’s efforts to achieve a sustainable capital structure and profitable business to serve our members for the long term, we have made the decision to stop operating at No1 Spinningfields in Manchester.
“We look forward to continuing to provide our members with flexible space solutions across our other locations in the city and the rest of the UK, which remains a key market for us.”
An email sent to tenants said: “After carefully evaluating our offerings in Manchester, we have made the decision to stop operating at WeWork No 1 Spinningfields… the move out will occur by 31 May 2024.
“We understand this may cause disruption to your business and are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”
Have you been affected by WeWork’s Manchester closure? Email [email protected] who can help with central, flexible office spaces.