Trafford has a lot of things going for it. On top of the beautiful properties on offer and the wide range of homes to suit all budgets, there’s also fantastic school options from primary all the way through to secondary and colleges. Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is consistently named among the very best in the country, with brilliant results and OFSTED commendations - all great news for all families looking to move.
This area is made with families in mind, with acres of parks and woodland, parents won’t be short of places to take the kids over the holidays and weekends.
With Dunham Massey and Stamford Park just down the road, not to mention all the activities on offer around Trafford Park, including intu Trafford Centre, Chill Factore and iFly indoor skydiving - the hard part will be choosing where to go on your next day out!
Described as a ‘hidden gem’, Walkden Gardens in Sale is bursting with life and has a charming a relaxed feel, perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Or if you’re a history buff, you can head to Dunham Massey Hall, where you can wander the beautiful gardens and the deer park or choose to look around the house itself, which is managed by the National Trust.
Trafford has really stepped up its game in recent years when it comes to developing a vibrant food and drink scene, for example the redevelopment of Altrincham Market - dubbed Alty Market by the locals, which offers locally-sourced food, unique, independent shops and vintage stores - which has made the area a hotspot at the weekends.
Hale, Sale and Urmston all have lively bars and restaurants to boast about, providing a great night out for locals.
The great thing about Trafford is that it has somewhere for almost every budget. There are luxury homes in Hale and Altrincham and then more modestly priced homes in Stretford, Urmston and surrounding areas. Each of these areas have great transport links, with Metrolink stops and regular trains. From two-bedroom terraces, three bedroom semi-detached homes to chic town-houses there is a huge range to choose from. Many are snapped up quickly due to most being located in the great school’s catchment areas. Property prices in Trafford range from an average of £327, 614 for a semi-detached home, a terraced property sells for an average of £261,906, while flats typically sell for around £187,135. House prices in the Trafford area have an overall average price of £323,121 and is more expensive than nearby Sale (an average of £302,425) but is cheaper than neighbouring Timperley (with an average of £343,435). For the best knowledge on where to buy if you’re looking to move, contact us 0161 865 9220, 0161 860 0000 or 0161 747
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