Every month, we show you some of the hottest properties currently on the market in Greater Manchester.
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.
But what can your money currently get you in the area?
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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Chequers Road
Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21
JP & Brimelow
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Chequers Road / Credit: JP & Brimelow
Terraced | x3 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom
This stylishly-presented Victorian mid-terrace property is situated on a quiet street just off the ever-popular Beech Road in Chorlton, with a wide range of local amenities, cafes, restaurants and bars, schooling options, and convenient transport links right on the doorstep, making it an ideal home for first time buyers and growing families alike.
The attractive period home has been updated by the current owners to the highest of standards, and is now ready to move straight into – with spacious accommodations spread over four floors, including a useful cellar and three double bedrooms.
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Offered with no onward vendor chain, the property boasts enclosed courtyard gardens to both the front and the rear.
Chequers Road / Credit: JP & Brimelow
The property is currently on the market with South Manchester-based independent estate agents, JP & Brimelow, for £550,000 (Offers in the Region of).
The Woodlands is a stunning three-bedroom detached bungalow backing directly onto Colliery Wood and Winstanley Park in the sought-after Wigan neighbourhood of Winstanley, with easy access to a wide range of local amenities, good schooling options, and convenient transport links across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Estate agents say this recently-built contemporary home has been designed and constructed to an exceptionally high standard.
The current owners have recently refurbished all the rooms in the property, and have added a luxurious open-plan orangery extension to the rear with bifold doors that flood the room with natural light and provide great aspects over the gardens and woodland beyond.
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Viewing is definitely recommended with this one.
Woodlands / Credit: Regan & Hallworth
The property is currently on the market with the Wigan-based branch of local estate agency chain, Regan & Hallworth, for £485,000 (Offers in Excess of).
Situated in the heart of Oldham’s desirable Uppermill neighbourhood, with a wide range of amenities, schooling options, and transport links on the doorstep, as well as easy access to picturesque surrounding countryside, is this stunning two-bedroom apartment in Alexandra Mill, presented to the market with no onward chain
Alexandra Mill is a sympathetically-converted former mill which saw renewed lease of life in the 1980s as a craft centre, before being repurposed into 34 apartments at the turn of the 21st Century.
With both stair and lift access to the first floor, the apartment boasts spacious accommodations throughout, while externally, residents can access the communal garden spaces – which estate agents say are “meticulously upkept”.
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Two secure storage areas also come with the property for residents to house personal items.
Alexandra Mill / Credit: Kirkham Property
The property is currently on the market with Uppermill-based independent estate agents, Kirkham Property, for £190,000.
Situated in the prestigious Salford residential area of Worsley, and nestled behind secure electric gates in a quiet cul-de-sac, is this magnificent detached four-bedroom period property that has been extended and renovated by the current owners to an exceptionally-high standard, making it ideal for modern-day living while still radiating plenty of traditional character and charm.
The property boasts stunning spacious accommodations throughout, with some of the stand-out features being the cosy living room with a log-burning stove, a well-equipped modern kitchen, and several double bedrooms.
Externally, the property occupies an expansive corner plot with breathtaking wrap-around gardens to the side and rear, as well as a large detached double garage housing a private gym, and off-road driveway parking for several vehicles – as well as an electric charging point.
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Greenbank Avenue / Credit: Hunters
The property is currently on the market with the Worsley branch of estate agency chain, Hunters, for £825,000.
Another property that’s conveniently offered to the market with no onward chain, meaning it’s ready for any prospective new owners to move straight in to, is this impressive four-bedroom Victorian end terraced property in the heart of Hale – which is by far one of Greater Manchester’s most affluent and sought-after neighbourhoods, thanks to the wide range of amenities and excellent local schooling options in has on offer.
The property has been renovated by the current owners to the highest of standards throughout, and now boasts light and spacious living accommodations set over three floors that are perfectly-flexible and suitable to modern-day family life.
Externally, there is generous off-street parking for at least two vehicles to the front of the property, as well as an attractive rear garden area with a large external garden room.
Albert Road / Credit: Watersons
The property is currently on the market with the Hale-based branch of independent estate agents, Watersons, for £950,000.
Looking for a spacious modern home that estate agents say is “filled with desirable features” and is ideal for growing families of all sizes? Well, this four-bedroom detached property in the popular town of Prestwich could be just what you’re after.
As well as being conveniently-close to plenty of local amenities, good local schooling options, and transport links directly into Manchester city centre, this property is presented to a high standard throughout – with newly-renovated living spaces, such as the fitted modern kitchen and bathrooms, being a credit to the current owners.
Outside is just as impressive as the inside of the property, as there easy-to-maintain lawned gardens to both the front and rear, and off-road driveway parking with an integral garage.
Park Road / Credit: Normie Sales & Lettings
The property is currently on the market with local independent estate agents, Normie Sales & Lettings, for £795,000 (Offers in Excess of).
Set behind large automated gates at the end of a large paved driveway within an acre of recently-landscaped private grounds is a rare opportunity to purchase an eight-bedroom detached family home in the popular Bolton residential area of Westhoughton – which benefits from plenty of amenities in its own local village centre, as well being close to Middlebrook Retail Park and Bolton town centre.
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Described by estate agents as being an “exquisite” property, Rogers Hall Farm is a perfect buy for those seeking spacious high-end living in a beautiful setting.
Internally, each room within the property has been designed to the highest of specifications to ensure style and sophistication throughout, while externally, the new owners will get to benefit from immaculate gardens to the front and rear, as well as an integral double garage and plenty of off-road parking.
The property is also being offered to the market with no onward vendor chain.
Rogers Farm Cottage / Credit: Entwistle Green
The property is currently on the market with the Westhoughton branch of estate agency chain, Entwistle Green, for £1,249,950.
Is this the most impressive property currently on the market in Greater Manchester? Well it can’t be far off, that’s for sure.
Boasting an absolute abundance of character and charm, with each room filled with history and original features, Staveleigh is an 11-bedroom detached residence close to the popular Tameside town of Stalybridge – which offers a everything needed for a growing family, including amenities, good local schools, and transport links – and it’s basically your chance to own your own piece of local history.
The grand Victorian mansion may date back to the 18th century, but estate agents say there is “with plenty of scope for renovation and modernisation” while still keeping lots of the original details like high ceilings, bay windows, and more.
To the outside of the property, there is nearly five-acres of land to enjoy – with large lawned gardens to the rear, as well as off-road parking for several vehicles.
Staveleigh / Credit: Fine & Country
The property is currently on the market with the Derby-based branch of estate agency label, Fine & Country, for £2.5 million (Offers Over).
Gelder Clough Farm is an immaculately-presented farmhouse in the sought-after Rochdale residential area of Bamford that dates back to the 17th century.
Set in almost one acre of landscaped grounds overlooking the stunning countryside of Ashworth Valley, and described by estate agents as being one of the most unique properties currently on the market within the whole of Greater Manchester, this four-bedroom detached property seamlessly combines character and charm with all the features needed for modern living.
Externally, the property is surrounded by well-maintained paved and lawned garden areas, as well as boasting a detached double garage and off-road driveway parking for several vehicles.
Internal viewing is recommended to fully appreciate everything this stunning property has to offer.
Set within impressive private grounds of around three-acres on the outskirts of Marple – which is one of Stockport’s most-popular residential areas, thanks to all the amenities, good local schooling options, and transport links that it offers across Greater Manchester and beyond – is this detached five-bedroom family home that has been updated and improved by the current owners to a very high standard.
Described by estate agents as being a “most impressive” property, some of the home’s stand-out features include modern open-plan living spaces to the ground floor, and five large bedrooms, two of which have and en-suites and one with access to a small balcony overlooking the garden.
The star of the show, though, has to be the large heated indoor swimming pool.
Externally, the property is close-by to the stunning local beauty spot of Marple Dale, but also benefits from its own large lawned gardens, and off-road driveway parking for several vehicles.
Dale Road / Credit: Gascoigne Halman
The property is currently on the market with the Marple Bridge branch of local independent estate agents, Gascoigne Halman, for £1,695,000.
Featured Image – Gascoigne Halman | Regan & Hallworth | Fine & Country
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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 -
11th September 2024 
