For the last couple of weeks, we’ve shown you 10 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 week, 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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King Street
Woodford, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 1RL
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Terraced | x2 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom
One of five cottages located on a private road surrounded by green belt fields to three sides, and ideal for both downsizers and First Time Buyers alike, this two bedroom period cottage – built circa 1890 – has been thoughtfully-renovated by the current owners for modern day family living.
This charming family home is located within close proximity to Bramhall and Wilmslow.
The property has undergone an extensive works program, which includes a stunning, extended living kitchen with Aga, a fixed staircase to a sizeable loft room with built-in storage and windows to front and rear, and much more.
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Purplebricks
The property is currently on the market with leading online estate agents Purplebricks for £400,000 (Offers In Excess Of).
You can find more on the Purplebricks website here.
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Mottram Road
Stalybridge, Tameside, Greater Manchester, SK15
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Detached | x3 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms
This immaculate three bedroom detached home – which has been modernised throughout – offers easy access to local amenities, schools and transport links, with Stalybridge town centre and train station is less than five minutes drive away, and Glossop town centre and areas of the beautiful Peak District accessed by car within 10 minutes.
The property benefits from a double garage, off-road parking, well-maintained lawn areas to the front, and attractive views to the rear, overlooking neighbouring formal gardens and extending to the surrounding hills.
It would make an ideal purchase for a growing family.
Purplebricks
The property is currently on the market with leading online estate agents Purplebricks for £375,000.
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You can find more on the Purplebricks website here.
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Acres Road
Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21
Purplebricks
Purplebricks
Terraced | x2 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom
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This beautiful and stylishly-presented two double bedroom period terrace is just a stones throw from the Beech Road cafes, bars, shops, restaurants and parks that make Chorlton such a highly-sought-after area.
With fresh decor and high ceilings throughout, this spacious house offers modern comfort with period features.
As well as benefiting from a large, open plan lounge and dining room with a modern fitted kitchen, the property also an enclosed courtyard garden to the rear and a gravelled garden providing potential for off road parking space to the front of the house.
Purplebricks
The property is currently on the market with leading online estate agents Purplebricks for £340,000 (Offers In The Region Of).
You can find more on the Purplebricks website here.
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Britannia Mills
Hulme Hall Road, Castlefield, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15
Purplebricks
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Apartment | x2 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom
This spacious and immaculately-presented two bedroom, ground floor, mezzanine apartment in the highly-desirable Britannia Mills is finished to a high standard, retaining bundles of its original character, exposed brickwork, original steel girders and high ceilings.
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This award-winning former Victorian mill conversion – completed in 2000 – comprises of 125 loft style apartments in a central location, and the well-managed development benefits also from a residents gym, a beautiful communal courtyard, and a relaxing outside seating area.
The apartment also an external covered, wrap-around terrace area with a front aspect too.
Purplebricks
The property is currently on the market with leading online estate agents Purplebricks for £340,000.
You can find more on the Purplebricks website here.
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Circular Road
Prestwich, Bury, Greater Manchester, M25
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Terraced | x3 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom
This three-bedroom Victorian terraced property in the sought-after area of Prestwich is uniquely situated over three levels, full of character and charm, and close to a wide range of local amenities and lovely walks into Heaton Park nearby.
As well as spacious accommodations throughout, the property also benefits from glazed double doors at the rear with a Juliet balcony overlooking the South facing garden, allowing plenty of light to flood in.
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It’s superb living space and location that’s sure to attract a lot of potential buyers.
Purplebricks
The property is currently on the market with leading online estate agents Purplebricks for £335,000 (Offers In Excess Of).
You can find more on the Purplebricks website here.
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Nell Lane
West Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20
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Apartment | x2 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom
This very well-presented two-bedroom ground floor apartment has generous modernised accomodations throughout, and is located just a few minutes walk from the centre of West Didsbury village.
The Metrolink Tram Stop is also just a short walk too, making it perfect for commuters.
As well as flexible, open-plan living spaces, the property also benefits from electric gates leading to secure allocated off-road parking to the front of the development, as well as communal bicycle storage and lawned communal gardens to the rear aspect.
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Purplebricks
The property is currently on the market with leading online estate agents Purplebricks for a Guide Price of £299,000.
You can find more on the Purplebricks website here.
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St Margaret’s Road
Altrincham, Trafford, Greater Manchester, WA14
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Apartment | x3 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms
This unique three / four bedroom, two bathroom, top floor apartment is offered with no chain, convenient lift access throughout, is set within stunning lawned grounds, and is just a short walking distance from all the amenities in Altrincham town centre.
The spacious accommodations include an open plan living / dining room, a modern fitted kitchen, and potential for one bedroom to become a study.
Externally, it also benefits from a garage, off-road parking, and private communal gardens.
Purplebricks
The property is currently on the market with leading online estate agents Purplebricks for £425,000 (Offers In Excess Of).
You can find more on the Purplebricks website here.
Mixed Use / Apartment | x9 Bedrooms | x6 Bathrooms
Now, this is a truly unique purchase opportunity.
This stunning freehold Victorian building has been converted to a very high standard into a mixed-use property, consisting of a restaurant to the ground floor and basement, with the rest of the building being residential arranged, as x3 three-bedroom apartments spread over three floors.
The conversion – which is just a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester city centre – started in 2019 with completion taking place in summer 2020, and boasts a total of 5328 sq ft in space.
MCR Move
The property is currently on the market with the Levenshulme branch of independent estate agents MCR Move for £1.5 million (Offers In The Region Of).
This impressive, deluxe detached property is bursting with character and charm, while still boasting modern, high quality decor and an abundance of indoor and outdoor space, making it the perfect home for a growing family looking for a contemporary and private lifestyle.
It’s situated conveniently close to bus routes, good schools and amenities, as well as network links to Manchester, Salford and major motorways.
The property has been maintained and presented to the highest possible standard, with three bathrooms, four double bedrooms, and even a summer house and hot tub to the rear, with off road parking for numerous vehicles and a garage to the front.
Keenans
The property is currently on the market with the Swinton branch of North West estate agents Keenans for £425,000.
This stunning mid-terraced property is set over four floors on one of Levenshulme’s most rapidly desirable roads, just a short stroll from the village centre, which boasts a wide range of local amenities and cafes, bars and restaurants.
It’s only a stone’s throw away from in-demand local schools and nurseries too, as well as convenient public transport links.
As well as the spacious accommodations – with four bedrooms, two reception rooms, and a modern kitchen / breakfast room – providing plenty of flexible living space, there’s also a well-maintained rear garden and a cellar that’s perfect for further conversion.
This one’s a real gem.
Edward Mellor
The property is currently on the market with the Levenshulme branch of local estate agents Edward Mellor for £260,000 (Offers Over).
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.”
Emily Sergeant -
5th February 2021 
