Every month, we show you some of the hottest properties currently on the market in Greater Manchester.
And the series is back again for the new year.
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.
When it comes to property types in the region too, you really couldn’t get more diverse, as 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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In our monthly Hot Property series, we scour 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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Mountfield
Prestwich, Bury, Greater Manchester, M25
Jennie Platt
Mountfield / Credit: Jennie Platt
Terraced | x3 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom
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Located in the highly-sought-after area of Prestwich, and being within an easy reach of the wide range of amenities on offer in the village centre, as well as several transport options and links across Greater Manchester, is this striking three-bedroom mid-terraced period property that has been beautifully decorated throughout.
Packed with charm and character, and modernised to the highest of standards while still retaining its best original features, the property boasts a large open-plan dining and kitchen, spacious living areas, and good-sized bedrooms.
Externally, the property has a fully-enclosed low maintenance courtyard garden to the rear.
Mountfield / Credit: Jennie Platt
The property is currently on the market with Prestwich-based independent estate agents Jennie Platt Estates & Lettings for £325,000.
Found in the heart of West Didsbury, and ideally-positioned close to all the local amenities, cafes, bars and restaurants, excellent schooling options, and convenient transport links that make the area so popular, is this immaculately-presented two-bedroom duplex apartment within a period mansion conversion.
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Boasting spacious and flexible accommodation throughout, some of the property’s standout features include a contemporary fitted kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms with ample storage, and a high-quality luxury family bathroom.
The property also benefits from residents’ parking and large communal gardens with a patio area, and a lawn with mature planted borders.
Palatine Road / Credit: Bridgfords
The property is currently on the market with the Didsbury branch of estate agency chain Bridgfords for £285,000.
Forming part of a desirable residential estate in the ever-popular Audenshaw area, which is within an easy reach of a wide range of local amenities, transport links, and reputable schooling options, making it an ideal pick for growing families, is this four-bedroom town house that is presented to a high standard throughout.
Described by estate agents as having a “warm and welcoming” feel, the property benefits from modern open-plan living spaces, a dining room with doors to out to a rear garden, and four spacious bedrooms – with the master bedroom boasting an en-suite.
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Externally, the property is garden-fronted with steps to front, and an enclosed garden to the rear.
Boothdale Drive / Credit: Bridgfords
The property is currently on the market with the Denton branch of estate agency chain Bridgfords for £275,000 (Offers Over).
Originally constructed in the 1950s, but having undergone an extensive modernisation and refurbishment programme in recent years, is this two-bedroom detached bungalow on the highly-desirable Pine Road in the heart of Bramhall – with a wide range of amenities, schooling options, and transport links right on the doorstep.
The property benefits from flexible living spaces and generous room sizes, which estate agents say “must be viewed to be fully appreciated”.
Externally, the property has landscaped gardens both to the front and the rear, as well as benefitting from a driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles and an attached garage with power and lighting.
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The property is also offered to the market with no onward chain.
Pine Road / Credit: Gascoigne Halman
The property is currently on the market with the Bramhall branch of local estate agents Gascoigne Halman for £575,000.
Sat in the heart of the ever-popular residential area of Lostock, and situated on what is considered to be one of the most prestigious roads in Bolton, with a extensive range of amenities and transport links near by, and plenty of excellent local schooling options on the doorstep, is this three-bedroom semi-detached family home.
Extended to the front and the rear, and having been extensively renovated and modernised to a high standard, the property boasts flexible and spacious living accommodations throughout.
The property is set back far from the road by a long driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, and there are gardens both to the front and rear, as well as it being within an easy reach of popular countryside spaces and walking routes.
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Estate agents are saying early viewing is “advised” for this one.
Regent Road / Credit: Lancasters Estate Agents
The property is currently on the market with Bolton-based independent estate agents Lancasters for £500,000.
This modern two-bedroom mews house is located enviably-close to the heart of Wigan town centre, and is within easy reaching distance of the extensive range of amenities it has to offer, as well as being near to good local schools and transport links across Greater Manchester.
Ideal as a starter home for First Time Buyers looking to get their foot on the housing ladder, the property has been fully modernised throughout, and benefits from living spaces with fresh and clean decor, immaculate presentation, and new features and furnishings, which estate agents say helps to give it “a show home feel”.
The property also boasts landscaped gardens to the front and rear, and there’s also a rear driveway providing off-road parking for two cars.
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Poolstock / Credit: Regan & Hallworth
The property is currently on the market with the Wigan branch of estate agency chain Regan & Hallworth for £150,000.
Situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the popular Oldham area of Chadderton, and located conveniently close to a wide range of amenities, schooling options, and commuter and transport links, is this three-bedroom semi-detached bay-fronted home that has been lovingly renovated throughout, making it an ideal purchase for both first time and family buyers alike.
The property boasts a superb double ground floor extension, which provides contemporary and well-lit open-plan living spaces that are well-suited to growing families.
Externally, the property benefits from having a driveway with off-road parking and a garage.
Halsey Close / Credit: Ryder & Dutton
The property is currently on the market with the Chadderton branch of local estate agents Ryder & Dutton for £260,000 (Offers Over).
Lower Brook Lane / Credit: Millbrook Estate Agents
Town House | x3 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms
Located in an idyllic and quiet cul-de-sac just a stones throw from the heart of the highly-sought-after Worsley village, and only a few minutes walk away from an abundance of local amenities, schooling options, and transport links across Greater Manchester, is this stylish and contemporary three-bedroom town house.
As well as boasting light and spacious accommodations throughout, externally, the property has well-presented and low maintenance gardens to both the front and rear, as well as allocated parking for two cars to the side.
Estate agents say internal viewing is “highly recommended” for this home.
Lower Brook Lane / Credit: Millbrook Estate Agents
The property is currently on the market with Worsley-based independent estate agents Millbrook Estate Agents for £390,000 (Offers Over).
St. Johns Road, Altrincham, Trafford, Greater Manchester, WA14
Gascoigne Halman
Alderbrook / Credit: Gascoigne Halman
Triplex Apartment | x3 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms
Located in the prestigious new Alderbank development – which estate agents say is made up of “a distinctive collection” of duplex apartments and triplex townhouse-style properties – and within walking distance of all the varied amenities in both Altrincham and Hale village, as well as convenient transport links to Manchester and beyond, is this immaculately-presented three-bedroom triplex apartment.
The apartment benefits from lift access, and boasts high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout, which include floor-to-ceiling feature timber walls throughout all hallways and stairwells.
Externally, the apartment is set behind a gated entrance and comes with two allocated parking spaces.
Alderbrook / Credit: Gascoigne Halman
The property is currently on the market with the Altrincham branch of local estate agents Gascoigne Halman for £665,000.
Shore Hall dates back to the 17th century and is over 400 years old.
This is a truly rare opportunity to purchase a Grade II-listed historic stone detached property on the outskirts of Littleborough – with extensive land and scenic views all around, as well as a wide range of amenities, excellent schooling options, and transport links across the region right on the doorstep.
The property itself has undergone an extensive programme of renovation works to restore it to its true glory, exposing stone fireplaces, and other character features throughout, as well as boasting high quality fixtures and fittings like parquet flooring, cast iron window frames and radiators, and log burner fireplaces in main lounge and multi fuel burner in dining room.
Estate agents say character and charm is not lost with this property, but it still presents all the modern features that families expect nowadays.
Shore Hall / Credit: Face to Face Estate Agents
The property is currently on the market with the Littleborough-based independent estate agents Face to Face for £995,000.
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The impressive plan to transform Manchester’s landmark Pall Mall building
Daisy Jackson
Work is now well underway to completely revamp one of Manchester’s most recognisable buildings, Pall Mall.
The Grade II-listed building on the beautiful King Street will be totally transformed into a new city centre innovation hub by Bruntwood SciTech.
You’ve probably walked past it hundreds of times, but soon there’ll be a chance for freelancers, start-ups, and established businesses to step inside and call it home.
For those self-employed of you out there, there are no scary commitments to worry about when Pall Mall reopens – you can just walk in and book a pay-as-you-go-desk, work at the cafe, sign up for a coworking membership, or go all the way to serviced offices or sign up for the sort of office space you can put your own stamp on – all with flexible payment options.
Once completed, there’ll be 12 floors of work spaces for between one and 70 people across three interconnected towers.
If you spend your 9-5 in one of the office spaces at Pall Mall, you’ll have access to a free state-of-the-art gym, a contemplation room, a lounge and library space, and a roof terrace with panoramic views across Manchester city centre.
There’ll also be secure EV charging points and a large cycle hub, plus plenty of greenery added through an outdoor piazza and revitalised entrance space. And every communal space will operate at net zero carbon. Snazzy.
Pall Mall is a 90,000 sq ft giant in the heart of Manchester, with a rich cultural and historical significance and is an example of a high-quality post-war site.
CGIs released as part of the plans show bright and open work spaces with lots of fully fitted offices ready to move straight into, plus a totally overhauled outdoor space to make use of an often-overlooked external space in the city centre.
Pall Mall will have a revitalised piazza outside. Credit: Bruntwood SciTechThere’ll be a cafe on site at Pall Mall. Credit: Bruntwood SciTech
The ambitious £30m project comes from Bruntwood SciTech, the UK’s largest dedicated property platform dedicated to growing the science, tech and innovation sectors, which is a joint venture between Bruntwood, Legal & General and Greater Manchester Pension Fund, who last October announced that they would be investing a further £500m into building or refurbing work-class spaces for these types of businesses, and Pall Mall was one of these first commitments.
Principal contractor Dragonfly has been appointed to build the Sheppard Robson-designed development and local teams also working on the development include Ramboll as sustainability consultants, Deloitte as planning consultants, heritage consultant Stephen Levrant Heritage Architecture and structural engineers DWLLP.
Businesses will be able to move into adaptable and flexible workspaces, with different lease lengths available to cater for businesses as they grow.
Those moving into Pall Mall will be part of a culture that prioritises sustainable growth, from the net-zero communal spaces to the net-zero construction, with the building’s original structure being maintained to save 7,900 tonnes of additional carbon (the equivalent of one passenger making 26,000 flights from London to New York).
There’ll be an all-electric heating and cooling system, a smart building management system, and new mechanical ventilation heat recovery units to maximise energy efficiency and provide fresh air control to businesses.
Pall Mall will have a gym. Credit: Bruntwood SciTechCGIs show how Pall Mall will look when the work is complete. Credit: Bruntwood SciTech
Once complete, Pall Mall is targeting a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating and EPC A rating – a significant achievement for a Grade II listed, 1960s building.
Their green credentials have been noticed – Pall Mall is a finalist in the 2024 edie Awards for Green Building Project of the Year, and also won Best Commercial Unbuilt Project at the 2024 Manchester Society of Architects Awards.
Start-ups, scale-ups and global businesses alike will gain access to a UK-wide network of 1100 like-minded businesses across Bruntwood SciTech’s community, which spans 31 city centre hubs and nine science and technology campuses in six cities, and in Manchester includes the likes of Circle Square, Manchester Science Park, Bond, Bloc, 111 Piccadilly and Blackfriars in Manchester.
There are big names who already operate from Bruntwood Scitech’s Manchester innovation hubs including – to name but a few – Roku, Deliveroo, AO, Social Chain, Mills & Reeve, and tonnes of freelancers.
They can access Bruntwood SciTech’s growth support, including direct access to funding and investors, highly skilled talent, new markets, and an extensive clinical, academic and public partner network.
Ciara Keeling, Chief Operating Officer for Bruntwood SciTech said: “Bruntwood SciTech has a strong blueprint for creating innovation ecosystems, having undertaken significant projects across many of the UK’s cities and regions.
CGIs show how Pall Mall will look when the work is complete. Credit: Bruntwood SciTech
“We believe that these hubs are not only essential to the development, growth and success of many exciting innovation-focused businesses, but can play a significant role in transforming our regional economies and putting the UK on a path to achieving its ambitions of being an innovation powerhouse.
“Work commencing on our redevelopment of Pall Mall marks an important step in our mission to power economies through innovation, supporting Manchester to continue growing its support for the knowledge economy, and becoming a more environmentally sustainable city.
“Core to our vision for the building is to develop a workspace that caters specifically to the needs of disruptors and innovators, whilst also remaining acutely conscious of our responsibility to champion the building’s heritage and inherent character.”
Pall Mall’s redevelopment is targeted to complete in 2025, and is supported by Savills and CBRE.
Want to call Pall Mall home for your business? Enquire today.
A Manc’s guide to Piccadilly East – Manchester’s up-and-coming new neighbourhood
Daisy Jackson
Manchester is an ever-evolving beast.
Just when you think the city centre has reached its peak, entire new neighbourhoods with exciting new openings spring up out of the blue.
Take, for example, Ancoats – just a few short years ago it was more run-down mill than run clubs and martinis, and now it’s a buzzing neighbourhood with a Michelin star and some of the UK’s most respected restaurants and bars.
The newest contender for the coolest neighbourhood in Manchester is Piccadilly East, a previously overlooked tangle of roads, warehouses and canals just behind Piccadilly train station.
It’s all change round here though, with loads to see and do to keep you entertained.
And it’s not all about the food and the drink and the culture and the nightlife (though there is a lot of that) – it’s also about the new homes that have been built here, like The Castings.
The design-led development has 352 homes, ranging from well-thought-out studios to spacious three-bedroom apartments, some of the best views in the city, and unreal amenities. More on that later.
For now, this is your essential guide to Piccadilly East.
Burgerism and Sureshot Brewery / Credit: The Manc Group
Food and drink
Diecast* – The big name in this new neighbourhood is Diecast, a sprawling food, drink and music spot with masses of outside space, 64 combinations of frozen daiquiri, New York-style pizzas, and even retro caravans you can sit in.
Ramona and The Firehouse* – It started as a teepee serving Detroit-style pizzas slices, and has now expanded into the neighbouring MOT garage, which has been transformed into a glittering party palace serving fire-cooked meats, flatbreads, and pure disco.
Tariff and Dale* – A long-time favourite in the Northern Quarter, with the sort of natural industrial charm that so many have tried and failed to replicate, Tariff and Dale is known best for its classic cocktails, British beers, and wood-fired pizzas.
Freight Island – Want to be spoilt for choice for your dinner? Piccadilly East rubs shoulders with Freight Island, a massive food hall and entertainment space that plays host to loads of great traders from across the North West, including the award-winning Burgerism.
Diecast and Cloudwater Brewery / Credit: The Manc Group
Cloudwater* – Arguably the most well-known craft brewery in Manchester, if not the UK, Cloudwater has its own taproom here in Piccadilly East, where you can sip on delicious beers directly above the brewery itself.
Track – Another spot where you can drink your beer as close to the source as possible is Track (happily, directly across the road from Cloudwater), which has built a beautiful taproom inside its huge brewery where you can crack open a can while you watch beers being canned in front of you.
Sureshot – Part of the unofficial Piccadilly Beer Mile (there are a lot of brewers working around here) is Sureshot, a brewery with some of the funniest beer names in Manchester and an excellent taproom too.
Shopping
Northern Flower* – Want a new little leafy mate for your new pad, or a bunch of flowers to treat a special someone (that special someone could be yourself)? Then Northern Flower is the spot for you. It’s a long-standing florist in the Northern Quarter, a short walk from Piccadilly East.
The Norah Store – Okay this is technically in Ancoats, not Piccadilly East, but the beauty of the new neighbourhood is that it’s very central. The Norah Store sells vintage-inspired womenswear, all designed by female designers and other small independent business owners.
Literally the entire Northern Quarter – Actually, if you end up living in Piccadilly East you’re incredibly well-placed for some of the best independent shopping in the North West. In the Northern Quarter alone you’ll find vintage shops, boutiques, comic book shops, florists, bakeries, record shops, lifestyle stores, and more.
Northern Flower and The Norah Store / Credit: The Manc Group
Nightlife and hotels
The Warehouse Project – When it comes to nightlife, Piccadilly East is at the heart of quite possibly the most famous clubbing series in Europe – The Warehouse Project. Taking over Depot Mayfield every autumn and winter, it attracts the biggest names in dance, electronic, house and more for several weeks of pure fun.
Leonardo – Time to rest your weary head? The new Leonardo Hotel has plenty of spacious bedrooms, and is a familiar sight now thanks to its striking Jenga block-style exterior with plants spilling out from every level.
Dakota – Another hotel in this neck of the woods is Dakota, a luxury spot with phenomenal rooms that’s played host to more than a few celebrities since it opened in 2019 (cough cough, Hugh Jackman…)
Culture
Mayfield Park – One of the best things for locals to do around Piccadilly East is to check out the new Mayfield Park, Manchester’s first new city centre park in 100 years. It was recently awarded a prestigious Green Flag award, with judges saying they had ‘never seen such an outstanding urban park’.
Ancoats Marina – There’s more valuable outside space to be found near Piccadilly East, with Ancoats Marina and all its charms right across the road. You can grab a coffee, a pastry, a wine or a pint, and soak in the waterside views.
Co-op Live and Mayfield Park / Credit: The Manc Group
Co-op Live – Piccadilly East is walking distance for most people to the brand-new Co-op Live arena, a staggering new music venue that’s already hosted some of the biggest music names in the world, with plenty more to come.
Events – There are always things happening at all of the places we’ve mentioned already, whether you’re wanting to browse a Maker’s Market, dance into the early hours, or even go to a Batman exhibition (this one has sadly departed but something similar will surely follow).
Property
The Castings – When it comes to where to live in Piccadilly East, The Castings is a clear favourite. Its apartments have been finished to the highest standards with huge bedrooms with massive built-in wardrobes, well-equipped kitchens complete with top-of-the-range appliances, and stunning living spaces that are flooded with natural light.
The building also has its own gym, kitted out with Technogym equipment that includes a free weights zone, squat rack, and cardio equipment, or taking on a class in the studio where virtual instructors are available seven days a week.
Then there’s an on-site home working hub with 12 desk spaces, three private booths, and a bookable meeting room, plus a media room with a huge sofa and 86” TV.
And just off the working hub is one of several roof terraces which looks out over a small but green square below.
The Castings / Credit: The Manc Group
Transport
The easiest commute in the world awaits you from Piccadilly East, which is (as the name suggests) right beside Manchester Piccadilly and all the many trains that pass through it every day.
You’re also very close to key stops on the Metrolink tram stop, bus routes, and are walking distance from all of Manchester city centre.
Emily Sergeant -
9th February 2023 
