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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
New images give sneak peak at £210m redevelopment plans for ‘eyesore’ Manchester hotel
Emily Sergeant
New images giving a sneak peak at impressive £210 million plans to redevelop a Manchester city centre hotel once branded an “eyesore” have been released.
The former Renaissance Hotel is undoubtedly one of the most divisive buildings on Deansgate, was notably once labelled an “eyesore”, and had been facing demolition since 2018 – but plans were eventually unveiled to redevelop it into a part-office, part-hotel, and part-residential complex a few years back.
The brutalist structure is set for a whopping £210 million makeover, which is being overseen by Property Alliance Group and Starwood Capital.
Developers have now released a handful of new images showing what the new offices will look like.
New images give sneak peak at £210m redevelopment plans for ‘eyesore’ Manchester hotel / Credit: Property Alliance Group
According to redevelopment plans, the offices within the building will be spread over four floors and be around 36,000 sq ft in size.
With work expected to begin on the building by the end of next month, plans also show that there will be a communal roof terrace, a wellbeing studio, bike store, and showers with changing rooms, as well as flexible office space.
Speaking on the redevelopment plans, Alex Russell – CEO at Property Alliance Group – said the project is as “important” to the company as it is to the city of Manchester.
“It demands best-in-class for design and amenities to maximise its riverside location [and] we cannot wait to relaunch this vibrant and engaging destination for the city’s residents and visitors.”
Will Lewis, who is the founder of OBI, which is the company that’s been tasked with “bringing the commercial space to market” added that he wants to see both large and small companies rent office space within the building once redevelopment is complete.
“New build office development of this nature is unique, as it enables both large corporates seeking a self-contained HQ and SMEs to take space on a floor-by-floor basis,” he explained.
“The building will boast an array of high-quality amenities including a vibrant ground floor coffee offering, wellbeing space and a stunning roof terrace and pavilion.”
Featured Image – Property Alliance Group
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Huge 55-storey ‘tombstone’ Oxford Road skyscraper to go ahead despite objections
Emily Sergeant
Plans to build a massive skyscraper dubbed the ‘tombstone’ in Manchester city centre are to go ahead despite objections.
The imposing 55-storey tower containing 850 student flats, which is on top of a car park off Oxford Road in the heart of the city centre, was approved all the way back in July 2021, and was soon dubbed the ‘tombstone’ by local residents who opposed the project and lodged an appeal to the Hight Court.
More than 750 letters of objection were said to have been received by planners, the MEN reports.
Local residents from the neighbouring Macintosh Village opposed the plans for the new skyscraper based on environmental grounds, and raised issues on possible exposure to contaminated construction dust, as well as querying how often a crane would go over a car park and how this would potentially prevent access to their parking spaces.
Complaints about GMS Parking Limited’s proposal for the skyscraper ranged from issues to do with its height and design, to the overall impact.
Huge 55-storey ‘tombstone’ Oxford Road skyscraper to go ahead despite objections / Credit: Glenn Howell Architects
Residents said they believed the skyscraper could impact on their mortgages and their health.
The lawsuit brought to the High Court by Mackintosh Village Management Ltd, which represents nearly 500 tenants in the development, cited six grounds which the group believed showed Manchester City Council had acted unlawfully – which included allegations that local authority officials had “seriously misled” the planning committee.
Residents believe they were misled by the planning committee advising them on parking restrictions during the demolition and construction phases – particularly during the erection or dismantling of tower cranes.
More than 750 letters of objection were said to have been received / Credit: Glenn Howell Architects
But Mr Justice Fordham at the Hight Court said this week that there was not enough evidence to overturn the approval decision, and therefore ruled against the Macintosh Village residents, as well as rejecting an application by the management company for permission to amend the pleas.