A woman whisked her pal away for an overseas birthday treat and it cost a fraction of the price of a train ticket to London. Rebecca Kellett, 37, surprised her pal Lauren Priest, 31, with an overseas trip to Northern Ireland.
12.08.2023 - 05:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A bustling town set on the outskirts of Greater Manchester has been attracting more and more homeowners to up sticks from central areas for a better quality of life. In the last few years estate agents have seen Horwich, a rural town within Bolton, become a property hotspot thanks to its open countryside, tight-knit community and affordable homes.
As demand to live in the sought-after area has soared, house prices have gone up by 10 percent since the peak in 2020. But despite this, with the average house costing £241,300 and terraced homes you can snap up for as little as £162,900, it remains a much cheaper option in comparison to the likes of Manchester and Trafford - where the average home costs as much as £373,100.
The town itself has lots to offer with an abundance of amenities, from a wide range of independent and national food retailers to popular public spaces including the largest retail park in the UK. It's also surrounded by stunning scenery, as it lies on the edge of the West Pennine Moors with Rivington Pike, one of the 'best' viewpoints in North West, on its doorstep.
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Kate Roe, director of Bolton-based independent estate agents Roe & Co, says she has seen an influx of buyers moving to the desirable town in recent years.
"Horwich is an area in high demand, we’re seeing more and more people wanting to move there. It's a perfect getaway for someone looking for a property outside of Manchester City Centre that wants to be within commutable distance but have the rural aspect," Kate told the Manchester Evening News.
"Horwich has been historically popular due to its proximity to Rivington and the community feel that
A woman whisked her pal away for an overseas birthday treat and it cost a fraction of the price of a train ticket to London. Rebecca Kellett, 37, surprised her pal Lauren Priest, 31, with an overseas trip to Northern Ireland.
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