Quaint character cottage on market for £375,000 in sought-after Greater Manchester suburb

A quaint cottage with an abundance of character has come on the market in Greater Manchester, and it is the perfect property for anyone searching for something a little different. The quirky two-bed home is up for sale in the heart of Bamford for £375,000 and has been chosen as our Property of the Week.

Each week our MEN property journalist picks a different home that's up for grabs across our region, whether that be for its eye-catching interior, bargain price or desirable location. Bamford, an affluent Rochdale suburb, has become highly sought-after in recent years with its cluster of beautiful estates and attractive homes.

Popular with families, Bamford has a good range of schools, leisure centres and sports clubs and also sits just three miles away from Rochdale town centre and is commutable into Manchester City Centre. As demand in the area has soared, house prices have gone up by 17 percent since 2020 with the average price of a home now £252,840.

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This semi-detached cottage has just been listed for sale on Zoopla and as well as its desirale location, the house itself has lots to offer. Having been extended in recent years, it provides an ample amount of living space for a family.

The property dates back to around the 1830s and has a wealth of original, characterful features throughout such as rustic stone walls, a country-style kitchen and exposed beams.

It has been decorated with a quirky and colourful interior by its current owners which gives a warm Mediterranean-style feel with a combination of both modern and traditional features.

On the ground floor of the home there is a tiled entrance porch, a light garden