Sir Alex Ferguson’s home is currently on the market and still looking for a buyer… but it comes with a hefty £3.5 million price tag.
The former Manchester United manager – who was at the helm of the club for nearly three decades from 1986 – 2013, and led the team to countless domestic and international victories and titles during his time – put the property in the prestigious town of Wilmslow up for sale towards the end of November last year.
It’s thought that he chose to list the stunning Cheshire home following the sad passing of his late wife, Cathy, according to the MEN.
Sir Alex and Cathy were married from 1966, all the way until her death in October 2023.
The couple were said to have moved into the five-bedroom detached family home from the nearby Cheshire town of Macclesfield back in 2010, and it was so the then Red Devils’ boss could make his daily commute to the club’s training ground a little shorter, reports CheshireLive.
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The pair lived in their beloved home for more than a decade, before Sir Alex decided to sell up a month following her death.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s stunning Cheshire home is currently on the market / Credit: LY Property Consultants
The property has been listed on the market with a Guide Price of a whopping £3.5 million, but despite having so much to offer to prospective buyers, it still remains in search of new owners.
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So, what does the £3.5 million price tag get you then?
Well for starters, like we mentioned, it’s located in the heart of the highly-desirable town of Wilmslow – which is often considered part of Cheshire’s famous so-called ‘Golden Triangle’ – and that means there’s an enviably-wide range of amenities, including local independent shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, all on the doorstep.
There’s also several well-regarded local schools, and some really convenient transport links across Greater Manchester and beyond, within an easy reach too.
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Not only is it in Wilmslow, but estate agents, LY Property Consultants in Cheshire, claim it’s even occupying a prime position on one of the town’s most prestigious roads too, so that already goes quite some way to explaining the listing price.
The five-bedroom detached family home carries a whopping £3.5 million price tag / Credit: LY Property Consultants
Spanning approximately 7000 sq ft, and immaculately-presented throughout, the beautiful detached family home is positioned within what estate agents describe as a “very private, gated, and secure plot”, and right from the first glance of the pictures, it’s clear to see the home has been lovingly-maintained by the Ferguson’s during their ownership.
The property has several spacious reception rooms, five bedrooms, and six bathrooms to its name.
As well as boasting flexible and open-plan living accommodations that are light, spacious, and tastefully decorated, there’s so seriously stand-out features too – including a games room, a fully-stocked bar, and even a gym.
The outside grounds of the home are just as impressive as the inside is too.
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To the front, there’s a private driveway and a garage providing off-road parking for several vehicles, while to the rear, there’s a good-sized stone flagged patio perfect for entertaining all year round, and a large lawned garden that is well-stocked with a variety of flower beds, and trees, plants, and hedgerows to provide a protective privacy screen.
The outside grounds surrounding the property is just as impressive as the interior / Credit: LY Property Consultants
Oh, and to top it all off, the property is also being offered to the market with no onward chain too, which is always a massively-attractive feature for those looking for a quick and (somewhat) easier sale.
Estate agents saying viewing is an “absolute must” to appreciate all that’s on offer.
So, if you like the looks of what you’ve seen, and you just so happen to have £3.5 million sitting pretty in your bank account ready to spend on a new home in Wilmslow, then you can get in touch with LY Property Consultants now and register your interest.
Find out more and book a viewing on Rightmove here.
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Derelict Manchester office block to become ‘vital’ accommodation for homeless families
Emily Sergeant
A derelict former office block in Manchester is set to become vital accommodation for homeless families in the region.
Manchester City Council has announced that, subject to planning approval, new temporary accommodation for dozens of homeless families will be created on the site of a derelict former office block in south Manchester, off Nell Lane in Chorlton.
The Council acquired the 1.1 acre site last month with the support of the Government’s Local Authority Housing Fund.
The initiative – which is part of wider plans to boost the city’s stock of quality temporary accommodation – will see self-contained two-bedroom accommodation created for around 55 homeless families built where former NHS offices, Mauldeth House, currently stand.
Mauldeth House has been empty for several years now at this point, and had become somewhat of a ‘blight’ on the neighbourhood, attracting anti-social behaviour along the way and being targeted by squatters – but with the plans for the new accommodation, this could change for the better.
The site, and therefore the new accommodation, is said to be ‘ideally located’ for families, as it’s close to shops, schools, public transport, leisure facilities, and Chorlton Park.
The new accommodation will see families supported by a specialist team based on site to help them move on as quickly as possible into permanent settled tenancies, which is, of course, the long-term goal for many.
The Mauldeth House initiative is cited as being one example of the Council’s drive to increase its temporary accommodation stock across the city to reduce the number of out-of-area placements.
Other successful examples of this initiative include Mariana House in Whalley Range, and The Poplars in Rusholme.
It also comes after it was announced last month that homeless children in Greater Manchester, particularly those who are placed in temporary accommodation out of area for their school, will now get free bus travel to and from school.
“Mauldeth House is a great example of how we can put derelict properties to good use to benefit those experiencing homelessness, as well as making our neighbourhood look better,” explained Deputy Council Leader, Cllr Joanna Midgley.
“We are tackling homelessness on many fronts, the most important one being prevention, but we also need an increased supply of good quality temporary accommodation within the city so that if people do become homeless they are not uprooted from their social support networks.
“One of the ways we are doing this is through the innovative use of existing sites whether they are council owned or we are able to acquire them, as in the case of Mauldeth House.”
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The plans to build 107 new homes in Manchester city centre – including affordable housing
Daisy Jackson
A new community of homes – including affordable housing – is on the way to Manchester city centre.
Fresh new images have been unveiled of Ferrous, a brand-new 107-home rental scheme that will be built in Piccadilly East later this year.
The new development from Capital&Centric will include 15% affordable housing, as well as a new pocket park.
The new scheme is partly thanks to a £1.6m investment from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, which will see a previously underused brownfield site regenerated.
The site near Manchester Piccadilly was previously owned by Transport for Greater Manchester.
Although the planning consent didn’t require an affordable housing, Capital&Centric has committed to delivering around 15% of the new homes as affordable.
Alongside the pocket park, there’ll be a small kiosk designed as a launchpad for an independent food or drink operator.
Piccadilly East was named by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s most up-and-coming places to live, thanks to developments like Crusader Mill and Neptune Mill, plus the landmark ‘Jenga’ Leonardo Hotel.
Tom Wilmot, Joint Managing Director at Capital&Centric, said: “The GMCA funding is helping unlock new homes on a challenging city centre site while allowing us to deliver affordable homes as part of the scheme.
“We’ve also carved out space for greenery and an independent operator because small pockets of public space make a massive difference. In a post-industrial city you have to go big on planting. Kampus showed that and we want to create a mini version here.”
Construction on Ferrous is expected to start later this year with completion anticipated in 2028.
Emily Sergeant -
15th February 2024 
