Over the years we have seen more and more people ditch the bustling city lifestyle for the peaceful countryside.
During the coronavirus pandemic, many homeowners reconsidered their living situation - and the desire for more outdoor space during lockdown sparked a surge in people relocating to more rural areas.
If you'd like a slice of the simple country life, whilst still living within easy access the city, cottages are a great choice of property
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Here we've listed several cottages that are up for sale in Greater Manchester that will give you a taste of life in the countryside.
Ranging from £72,000 to £550,000, there are plenty of quaint homes on the market to suit a variety of budgets.
Wagner Street, Bolton
£72,000
This is cheapest cottage currently on the market in the region and has the potential to be a beautiful home.
The one-bed property is tucked away in a semi-rural location, whilst keeping in close proximity to local amenities.
Its features include a lounge, fitted kitchen, bedroom with a mezzanine ideal for an office space and a modern en-suite bathroom.
The home has a traditional fireplace and internal stone walls that give a rustic feel.
Lowerfold, Rochdale
£140,000
Set at the end of a row of cottages in Rochdale is this quaint two-bed home.
With three floors of living space, the unique cottage has a rural feel throughout with its location on the doorstep of the countryside.
The home has a fitted kitchen with a dining area, a large lounge, two double bedrooms and access to communal gardens.
Oldham Road, Saddleworth
£185,000
This gorgeous stone cottage in Saddleworth is surrounded by open countryside with local amenities just a short drive away.
The two-bed property retains many period features throughout but has been updated with a modern interiors.
Inside there is a lounge, sitting room and dining room, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a large converted loft room.
Outside the property has a quaint courtyard garden.
Lower Tenterfield, Rochdale
£220,000
This property has all the characteristics you would want and expect from a cottage.
With wooden beams and exposed brick, the three-bed home is full of charm and would make for a gorgeous family home.
It is deceptively spacious with a kitchen dining area, large lounge, three double bedrooms and a bathroom, with gardens to the front and back of the home.
Located in Norden, it is a stones throw away from the open countryside with accessible transport links to and from Rochdale town centre and beyond.
East View, Ramsbottom
£275,000
Tucked away in a row of period cottages is this beautiful two-bed home.
The Victorian cottage has neutral contemporary decor throughout and boasts many individual features including custom made, solid oak doors and exposed timber.
The home has a lounge, spacious breakfast kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms and one bathroom. There is also a double loft room used as a spare room with a Velux window.
Outside stone steps lead to a large rear garden arranged over five levels, which includes a lawn area, feature fire pit, decked seating and a higher seating area where you can enjoy views of the open fields.
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Brook Lane, Saddleworth
£320,000
This cottage in Saddleworth is steeped in history, stemming all the way back to the 18th century.
Set in a quiet hamlet in walking distance to the villages of Dobcross and Uppermill, the three-bed home retains many of its original, characterful features.
Inside the cottage is much more than first meets the eye, with enough space to make for a suitable family home.
The home has a hallway, lounge, fitted kitchen and dining area, three generously sized bedrooms and a shared family bathroom.
Brandlesholme Road, Bury
£550,000
This beautiful cottage in Bury is the most expensive currently for sale in Greater Manchester.
The four-bed property forms part of a unique farm and barn conversion positioned in the thick of the countryside.
Inside there is a reception hall, study, spacious lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, a master bedroom with an en-suite, three further bedrooms, a bathroom and a galleried landing,
The home has stunning gardens southerly views over neighbouring farmland and is within a short drive to Bury, Holcombe Brook and Ramsbottom town centres.
You can read about more dream homes for sale here.
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