Nestled among acres of sprawling countryside on the edge of one of Greater Manchester’s finest market towns is this seven-bedroom mansion that could be yours.
If you’ve got £1.35 million to fork out, that is.
Situated on a private road with its own gated entrance, and currently on the market with the Bury-based branch of local estate agency chain Miller Metcalfe, Bank Lane Farm is described as being an “exceptional detached residence” in the unspoiled Victorian mill town of Ramsbottom that extends to approximately 10,000 sq ft, and sits proudly on an elevated plot of five acres with panoramic views of rolling green hills.
Maintained to the highest of standards throughout, and looking to be ideal for growing families of all sizes, the light and spacious interiors of the this house combine high-quality contemporary design with original features to retain plenty of character and charm.
The estate agents claim that “no expense has been spared” to create this “exceptional” home.
The detached family home has seven bedrooms and impressive living facilities / Credit: Miller MetcalfeOne of the several reception rooms the property boasts / Credit: Miller Metcalfe
An expansive lounge area, an open plan dining room and sitting room, a split level kitchen with a breakfast area, utility, and study, and a master bedroom with a feature grand fireplace and a luxurious en-suite facilities and dressing room, are just some of the highlights of the home.
Of course, the property also boasts a games room, a gym, and what is by far the stand-out feature, an indoor heated swimming pool.
Planning permission has previously been granted for further en-suites, a cinema room, a walk-in wardrobe, and a large first-floor terraced balcony – with the estate agents saying plans are available for on request.
The exceptional master bedroom with a feature grand fireplace / Credit: Miller Metcalfe
The location of the property is also said to be “absolutely superb”, as not only are the grounds not overlooked, but the impressive house sits within beautifully-maintained gardens and lawns and there’s also a separate three-acre greenbelt field too, which could be adapted for a variety of uses.
Ramsbottom is one of the most sought-after residential areas of the region, and is known and loved for being home to some of the North’s best cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as famous landmarks such as Peel Tower on Holcombe Hill.
Despite its semi-rural setting in the West Pennine Moors, it’s still just a short distance from all the amenities central Bury has to offer, and is not far from a range of excellent schooling options – including the renowned Bury Grammar School.
The property is also conveniently-located close to a range of transport links for commuting, including rail links, Metrolink lines in Bury and Radcliffe, and motorways connections for journeys into Manchester city centre, Liverpool, the Midlands, and beyond.
The property has a range of flexible, light, and spacious rooms / Credit: Miller MetcalfeIt also boasts an indoor heated swimming pool, and a fully-equipped games room / Credit: Miller Metcalfe
If all of this doesn’t sound impressive enough as it is, the property even offers further development potential through the included barn – which forms part of the main property and is situated between the games room and swimming pool – and there is also a two-bedroom bungalow annexe with lounge, dining kitchen, and shower room too.
Externally, the property’s grounds are split into different areas – including a formal Indian stone patio, gardens with lawns, and well stocked matured borders.
The property is sat on an elevated five-acre plot with panoramic countryside views / Credit: Miller Metcalfe
It goes without saying, but viewing is recommended to fully-appreciate all this house has to offer.
Authorities prepare to ‘turn the tide’ on Greater Manchester’s housing crisis
Emily Sergeant
Greater Manchester is preparing to ‘turn the tide’ on its housing crisis by building new homes and protecting renters.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has set out its comprehensive plan to connect communities to new jobs and opportunities, drive up standards across the rental sector, and build new homes – with the latter helping to fulfil its Housing First ambition give everyone access to a ‘safe, secure, and affordable’ home by 2038.
This week has already seen a ‘renewed focus’ on driving up housing standards thanks to the naming of the first supporters of Greater Manchester’s bold new Good Landlord Charter.
New analysis also shows that GMCA’s Brownfield Housing Fund, which was set up in 2020, has already provided grants to deliver more than 15,000 homes, with an average of just over 45% being affordable housing.
But, there’s still a long way to go.
🏡 Today at #Housing2025, we marked a major milestone: Over 50% of rented homes in Greater Manchester are now covered by the Good Landlord Charter 🎉
— Greater Manchester Combined Authority (@greatermcr) June 26, 2025
GMCA says those recent successes will not stand alone, but rather support plans to deliver more social housing than is lost across the region.
Unlocking brownfield land is what authorities claim is the key to turning the tide on the housing crisis, as since its inception in 2020, as mentioned, Greater Manchester has invested a whopping £135.4 million from the Brownfield Housing Fund to redevelop underused brownfield land, which ultimately delivered thousands of new homes.
It’s anticipated that further funding allocations will come in the summer to supplement those already approved and in the works.
GMCA is also using the power of Mayoral Development Corporations (MDC) – which are statutory bodies set up by the Mayor Andy Burnham, designed to speed up development and attract investment within a specific area – to unlock regeneration opportunities, as these ‘pioneering’ tools bring together local partners and drive forward the authority’s ambitions to build new homes, bring jobs and investment, and support economic growth.
Authorities are preparing to ‘turn the tide’ on Greater Manchester’s housing crisis / Credit: Benjamin Elliott (via Unsplash)
Some of these MDCs currently include Old Trafford (part of the proposed Western Gateway Mayoral Development Zone), the expanded Stockport MDC, and the Northern Gateway MDC (part of Atom Valley).
Together, these three alone are expected to deliver 27,250 homes over the next 15 years to help address the housing crisis.
“If we are serious about securing the long-term success of Greater Manchester, we need to free ourselves from the grip of the housing crisis,” commented Mayor Andy Burnham.
“Because of the decisions we’ve taken, Greater Manchester is now building more affordable homes than at any point since the turn of the millennium. We need to keep building on that momentum until we reach a tipping point where we build more social homes than we lose.
“We’re determined to ensure that every person in Greater Manchester has access to the safe and secure home they need in order to thrive.”
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Property
Petition launched to rebuild Hotspur Press in its ‘original form’ following devastating fire
Emily Sergeant
A petition has been launched to rebuild the Hotspur Press building in its ‘original form’ following the devastating fire last week.
In case you missed it, one of Manchester’s most historic landmarks has been left a shell of its former self after a huge fire erupted at the now-derelict Hotspur Press, which is on Cambridge Street beside Oxford Road train station, last Monday (23 June), destroying the iconic building that stood standing for more than 200 years.
It was subsequently declared a ‘major incident’ by authorities.
Thick black smoke clouds could be seen for miles over the city centre from around 4:30pm onwards and into the evening, as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
BREAKING 🚨 Huge fire in Manchester city centre right now – historic Hotspur Press is ablaze with major disruption to trains out of Oxford Road #manchester#mcrpic.twitter.com/SnA52oiqxm
At the height of the blaze, two aerial units and more than 100 firefighters were working at the scene in warm and humid conditions.
But for the past couple of years now, before the building went up in flames, Hotspur Press was at the centre of redevelopment controversy, where planning permission was being sought to transform the building into high-rise student accommodation – and it’s these proposals that prompted the petition calling for an authentic rebuild to be set up.
That and the fact that it was announced towards the end of last week that Hotspur Press was to be part-demolished.
A petition has been launched to rebuild Hotspur Press in its ‘original form’ following the devastating fire / Credit: The Manc Group | Jonathan Boswell (Submitted)
Already racking up more than 400 signatures and counting, the petition calls for the historic building to be restored ‘faithfully and fully’.
“The recent fire has robbed Manchester of one of its most iconic and historic buildings, a cornerstone of the city’s skyline and industrial heritage,” the petition reads. “Hotspur Press was not just bricks and mortar, it was a living reminder of the city’s printing legacy, a symbol of Manchester’s character and soul.
“What we don’t need is another anonymous block of luxury flats that serve investors over residents.
“We are tired of seeing our history erased for profit. We demand that what is rebuilt reflects the identity, memory, and voice of the people who actually live here.”
The petition concluded: “Buildings like Hotspur Press carry the stories of the people who built this city – and they deserve more than neglect, fire, or demolition. Let this be the turning point. Rebuild Hotspur Press, and set a precedent for putting people, history, and place before profit.”
If you’re in support, you can find out more and sign the petition here.
Emily Sergeant -
29th July 2022 
