Over the past year, 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.
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.
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.
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But what can your money currently get you in the area?
Our Hottest Property series is back for the new year, 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.
Nestled in the heart of the highly-sought-after area of Ancoats, with a wide range of amenities right on the doorstep, is this immaculately-presented one bedroom apartment situated on the ground floor of the popular no-rental, Grade II-listed development of Murray’s Mills – which is known for mixing the original stone circular stairs, exposed brickwork, and beams, with lifts and highly specified apartments to deliver a bespoke blend of old and new.
The property is just a short walk from Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, as well as transport links from New Islington tram stop and Piccadilly train station.
It also benefits from a 24-hour, first-class concierge service.
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The property is currently on the market with leading national online estate agents Purplebricks for £220,000.
Sitting in a modern, safe, and quiet estate in the sought-after residential area of Hyde with friendly neighbours all around is this three-bedroom link-detached property that’s presented to an exceptionally high standard and offers plenty of space for a growing family.
The property hugely benefits from being close to a number of local amenities – including accredited primary and secondary schools, independent shops, parks, supermarkets, and bars / restaurants – and it also has easy access to Manchester city centre using the nearby motorway network and the public transport services on offer.
Externally, the property also boasts off-road driveway parking, and lawned gardens both to the front and the rear of the home.
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The property is currently on the market with national online estate agents Strike for £320,000.
Built four years ago by award-winning developers, enviably resting on a generous corner plot, and finished to the highest of standards throughout, ‘Thirlmere’ is an exceptional five bedroom property in the popular residential area of Orrell in Wigan that’s brimming with eye-catching kerb appeal and providing a generous 2206 sq ft of contemporary living space, which is ideal for the growing family.
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Not only is the property close to a wide range of amenities, good local schooling options, and handy transport links, but externally, it also benefits from driveway parking for multiple vehicles, and gardens to the front and rear.
This is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
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The property is currently on the market with the Wigan branch of local estate agency chain Regan & Hallworth for £449,995.
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Located in the prestigious and highly-sought-after residential area of Hale in Trafford – which boasts plenty of local amenities, schooling options, and transport links, and is only a short distance from Altrincham town centre – is this three bedroom detached house that is in need of some modernisation throughout, but offers plenty of scope for extension for those who have the vision to turn its potential into an exceptional family home.
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Sold with no connected chain, the property also benefits from solar panels, off-road driveway parking, a lawned area to the front, and a large private rear garden.
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The property is currently on the market with the Altrincham branch of local estate agents Jamesons & Partners Ltd for £650,000.
Rare to the market is this exceptionally-spacious and immaculately-presented four bedroom end terraced house that provides bags of character and charm, and is situated in the popular and convenient location of Royton with a wealth of amenities, local primary and secondary schooling options, and transport links to Manchester city centre and beyond.
The property’s generously-proportioned accommodations are set over three floors.
Externally, there is a garden to front, while to the rear, there is also pleasant enclosed yard, and some off-road parking available too.
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The property is currently on the market with the Royton branch of local estate agency Ryder & Dutton for £179,950.
This immaculately-presented one-bedroom apartment is situated on the top floor of the award-winning, modern development of Vimto Gardens.
Positioned in the increasingly-popular Chapel Street corridor of Salford which has undergone recent regeneration, the area is fully alive with a superb selection of bars and restaurants, along with a range of other amenities and transport links in the immediate vicinity, and not only that, the apartment is also only a short walk to Manchester city centre.
The apartment is bathed in natural light from floor to ceiling windows.
Externally, the development offers idyllic landscaped communal gardens for residents and guests to enjoy, which is an ideal space for relaxing and casual al-fresco dining.
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The property is currently on the market with the Manchester Southern Gateway branch of local estate agency chain Thornley Groves for £185,000.
Positioned on an enviable plot within the prestigious and highly-sought-after residential area of Bramhall – which is known for its wide range of amenities, local cafes, restaurants and bars, and excellent schools, as well as convenient transport links to Manchester city centre and beyond – is this three-bedroom detached house.
From the front of the property, it appears to be single storey, but this unique home actually expands at the rear and has spacious and well-presented accommodations set over two two floors.
As well as boasting off-road driveway parking and a garden to the rear, the property also has its own self-contained annexe, which has an open plan living, dining and kitchen space, and is accessed both internally from the main property, and externally.
This is another one that needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated.
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The property is currently on the market with the Cheadle branch of local estate agency chain Reeds Rains for £599,995.
Arguably one of the most impressive properties of its kind on the market in this area of Rochdale at the moment is this stunning two-bedroom (plus attic room) end terrace property, which provides a superb opportunity for either a First Time Buyer or young family.
Occupying a highly sought after position close to beautiful open countryside, yet on the doorstep of excellent local amenities, schools and transport connections including the Metrolink, the property is immaculate throughout, having been tastefully-modernised to the very highest standard, but still retaining plenty of its original charm.
Externally, the property has a small yard area to the front, along with paved rear garden providing off-road parking.
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The property is currently on the market with the Rochdale branch of estate agents Cowell & Norford for £175,000.
Striking a contemporary pose in the highly-sought-after area of Holcombe Brook, and poised on the cusp of all the amenities, well-regarded local schools, and transport links that are on offer in Ramsbottom, Bury, and Bolton is this individually-designed, four-bedroom detached home on Springwater Avenue that boasts spacious accommodations for a growing family.
Equally as pleasing inside as it is kerbside, this immaculately-presented property has an open plan kitchen, dining and living area, which opens out to the garden, as well as a garden office pod with bathroom and kitchenette, and an integral garage which is used as a gym.
Externally, the property also has off-road driveway parking for at least four vehicles to the front, while there is landscaped garden to the rear.
This is certainly a unique property where viewing is highly recommended.
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The property is currently on the market with independent Bolton-based estate agents Wainwrights for £650,000.
Nestled within a hamlet of beautiful homes surrounded by countryside with views from every window, yet close enough to the much-sought-after village centre of Egerton, Cubbins Farm is a prestigious five bedroom property.
Steeped in history, this stunning country house dates back to 1806 and its current owners have beautifully-maintained many of its outstanding features, while giving the property a modern yet contemporary feel, with some of the stand-out features including beamed vaulted ceilings, an inglenook fire, and a bespoke kitchen.
Externally, there is a large gated driveway, a double garage, and formal gardens with access to approximately 12 further acres of paddocks, field and woodland.
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The property is currently on the market with the Harwood branch of local estate agency chain Miller Metcalfe for £1,000,000.
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 -
14th January 2022 
