A stunning mansion in Bolton has been added to the market that’s so fancy, it has its own SPA inside.
The huge home in Lostock is priced at a cool £1.75m, which will get you six double bedrooms, a swimming pool, a snooker room, and loads more.
You’ll find Longwood House at the top of High Bank Lane, right off the Bolton Golf Club, with an interior that sprawls over 6000 square feet and a full plot of half an acre.
The massive house has been kitted out with all sorts of modern fixtures and design details, while retaining some original charm in details like its sweeping solid oak staircase and stone fireplaces.
But by far the most remarkable thing about this Lostock mansion is its spa facilities, which estate agent Miller Metcalfe says is like having ‘your own spa day, every day’.
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The leisure facilities here centre around a huge indoor swimming pool, heated to 31 degrees, with a separate waterfall feature and a hot tub.
Off there is a changing room, which could be made into a sauna.
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Click or swipe through the gallery below to see the spa inside this Bolton mansion
A spa-like hut in the garden of the mansion in BoltonSnooker roomThe spa-level swimming pool in the Bolton mansionOutside spaceCredit: Miller Metcalfe
The pool has been manufactured using Ozone technology, which takes away the need to use significant amounts of chemicals.
And then down in the huge private garden, there’s a summer house which looks like something that’s been lifted straight out of a country spa.
Planning permission’s been granted at the bottom of the garden for a home office with a gym area and storage.
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Back into the main house, and everything’s been decorated in modern grey shades and glossy marble.
There are three reception rooms – a formal lounge with a wood-burning stove, a kitchen area with a formal dining room off it, and another room that’s currently used as a snooker room with a bespoke bar.
Up on the first floor, there are six double bedrooms, two of which have en suites. The current owners have turned one of the bedrooms into a cinema room too.
Of the location, the estate agents said: “Although situated in a peaceful, private and tranquil setting, Longwood House is far from isolated. For keen golfers, the highly regarded Bolton Golf Club is within walking distance from the property.
“The world famous Bolton School is also less than five minutes from the property. For those that need to commute, there’s fantastic links to the local motorway network which offers routes to Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and beyond.
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“The motorway network can be accessed in less than ten minutes at Horwich. Middlebrook Retail Park offers an abundance of amenities such as supermarkets, shops, a cinema and host of places to dine. The West Pennine Moors offers plenty of outdoor pursuits with walks to Rivington Barn or Rivington Pike which is popular with dog walkers and ramblers alike.”
Longwood House, this huge mansion in Lostock in Bolton with its own spa, is currently on the market for £1.75m. You can find out more here.
Government extends ‘lifeline’ household support fund over winter
Emily Sergeant
Vulnerable households in England are set to receive support for the cost of essentials this winter, the Government has announced.
As summer draws to a close and the autumn and winter months edge closer towards the end of the year, the Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has this week announced an extension to the Government’s already-successful Household Support Fund for the next six months up until April 2025.
The Government says the £421 million extension “gives certainty” to local Councils and authorities across England over the winter months.
As the cost of living crisis sadly continues to make its impact felt nationwide, the Government is urging pensioners and anyone struggling with the cost of energy, food, and water over the colder months to contact their local Council to see what support may be available to them.
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced an extension to the #HouseholdSupportFund for the next six months
As well as covering the cost of winter essentials, many Councils also use the Household Support Fund beyond emergency support too – including working with local charities and community groups to provide residents with key appliances, school uniforms, cookery classes, and items to improve energy efficiency in the home.
The extension of the Household Support Scheme for a further six months comes after the Government has unfortunately revealed that around 1.3 million more people have fallen into poverty since 2010/11 – with living standards falling by the largest year-on-year drop since records began in 2022/23.
With the new Government continuing with its work to “deliver growth in the long term”, the extension of the Fund will help Councils to prevent vulnerable households from experiencing “an immediate cliff edge” of support with a tough winter ahead.
The Government has announced an extension to the ‘lifeline’ household support fund over the winter / Credit: Pixabay | pxhere
“We are extending the Household Support Fund for the next six months, because it is a lifeline for people who are struggling with the cost of living,” explained the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall.
“The dire inheritance we face means more people are living in poverty now than 14 years ago.
“This Government is taking immediate action to prevent a cliff edge of support for the most vulnerable in our society, and at the same time, we are taking action to fix the foundations of our country through our plans to grow the economy, make work pay, and Get Britain Working again.”
Council Leader @bevcraig has welcomed the extension of a multi-million pound which gives a vital lifeline to thousands Manchester people struggling with the cost of living.
Manchester’s City Council leader, Bev Craig, has welcomed the Fund’s extension.
“While we continue long-term work to address the causes of poverty, there is no doubt that extra short-term help is still urgently needed for those feeling the impact of the cost of living crisis on top of 14 years of austerity,” Cllr Craig commented.
“Today’s announcement will ensure we can give that extra support to those who need it most and we will work with the new government to tackle the long-term root causes.”
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Plans unveiled to turn old Oxford Road HATCH site into new ‘entertainment hub’
Emily Sergeant
Exciting plans have been unveiled to create a brand-new “entertainment hub” in the heart of Manchester city centre.
One of the UK’s fastest-growing leisure chains, STACK – which already has several similar successful sites across the country in places such as Newcastle and Sunderland – has announced that it has now taken control of the former HATCH site beneath the flyover on Oxford Road, and will be transforming the space into a “dynamic blend” of street food, bars, and live entertainment.
The proposed new venture, which will be called STACK Manchester, has been designed with a gateway arch entrance from Oxford Road, leading to an expansive open plaza surrounded by street food vendors and bars.
Forming a permanent feature of the Oxford Road Corridor if approved, STACK Manchester will be housed in repurposed shipping containers, and arranged over two levels.
Developers say the design of the new site will incorporate “ample” glazing and pavement seating to create a “lively frontage that connects seamlessly with the street”.
Central to the development is a large stage, which will be a focal point for daily live entertainment that ranges from family-friendly events and quiz nights, to mass sing-alongs and dog shows, and in addition to this, there’ll also be two new outward-facing retail units and a dual-aspect coffee shop.
Former traders from HATCH are encouraged to apply for a place in the new STACK Manchester, and will be given priority during the selection process.
Speaking as the plans for the new development were unveiled this week, Neill Winch, who is the CEO of STACK, commented: “We believe this site is the perfect fit for our concept, and we’re excited to bring our blend of street food, bars, and live entertainment to Manchester.
“Subject to planning approval being granted, we are confident STACK Manchester will become a much-loved venue for local residents as well as a successful visitor attraction.”
Daisy Jackson -
21st April 2023 
