This Sunday 18^th July Thornley Groves – the leading Hale Estate Agent – will be opening up the doors of one of the most interesting and unique houses for sale in Hale, for one and a half hours between 11:30am and 1pm.

Situated in a Private Gated no through road off the highly desirable Bankhall Lane, Number 7, The Merridale, in Hale, Cheshire offers fantastic accommodation totalling 4,000 sq ft and is on the market for just £1,575,000.

This highly sought-after property provides 5 double bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (5 are en suite), breakfast kitchen, family room, and 3 superb reception rooms of which 2 open onto a large sundeck.

The house boasts large landscaped gardens enjoying an exceptionally high degree of privacy and adjoins protected open farmland which forms part of the Bollin Valley Conservation area with delightful River Side walks. There is also a self contained apartment perfect for the dependant relative or au pair, remote controlled double garage and additional parking for numerous cars.

This property really does provide a stunning family home in an extremely private location – within a short distance of Hale Village, yet enjoying enviable views over farmland.

The price gap between your current home and this one could be much smaller than you think and we appreciate that anyone who might be tempted to buy a house like this already has a nice home, one that they probably don’t want to part with unless they found something they’d really like to move to. So they haven’t even considered moving!

That’s why we’re having an open day; we want people to come and view who haven’t yet marketed, never mind sold their own home.

Often the catalyst for a move is finding a house you really like and we think buyers have been shy about asking to view properties over the last 18 months because they haven’t sold, but that’s how the market works in Hale.

So don’t be shy! Please take this Open House opportunity to come along and view this stunning property for yourself – even if it is just to compare it to your existing home and enjoy the enviable views!

For an information sheet on The Merridale, Hale, Cheshire, please click http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRHALE&AID=THGRHALE&PID=THP06688.

Like to view but can’t come this Sunday between 11:30am and 1pm? Call Stuart Howe – Sales Manager for Thornley Groves in Hale – on 0161 941 4137 for an appointment to suit you.

Want to know how much your home is worth? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing consultation with the leading Hale Estate Agents today at http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/.

We will be at Woburn Drive, Hale, Cheshire, this Saturday 17^th of July for one hour between 1pm and 2pm. No appointment is necessary and we invite you to stop by for a relaxed and informal viewing of this home which sits in a quiet, highly sought after location.

The Woburn Drive property is a 3 bedroom detached family home with a generous rear garden, and is on the market for just £375,000. Providing spacious accommodation throughout, and in catchment of local schools, this is the ideal home for families with small children.

In addition to its 3 double bedrooms, this accommodation includes living room, dining room, fitted kitchen and utility room, an integral garage and off road parking for several vehicles. This well planned property really has to be seen, so please come along and view for yourself!

Our Open house viewings have so far proven extremely popular amongst buyers looking for houses for sale in Hale, and a recent Hale event prompted two offers made for the property during the single viewing hour alone.

At just £375,000 this spacious 3 double bedroom detached family home is certain to attract attention so don’t miss your opportunity to come along and join us.

For an information sheet on Woburn Drive, Hale, Cheshire, please click http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRHALE&AID=THGRHALE&PID=THP03763.

Like to view but can’t come this Saturday between 1pm and 2pm? Call Stuart Howe – Sales Manager for Thornley Groves in Hale – on 0161 941 4137 for an appointment to suit you.

Want to know how much your home is worth? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing consultation with the leading Hale Estate Agent today at http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/.

So far our Open House events have been a resounding success and this Saturday 10^th July Thornley Groves, the leading Hale Estate Agent, will be opening the doors of 50 Byrom Street – a deceptively spacious terrace house in Hale, Cheshire.

This fantastic property has everything you could want from a terrace home in Hale village, and at just £227,500, is ideal for first time buyers and buy-to-let investors!

The larger than average accommodation provides two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom, plus a good sized basement room offering useful storage space. There is also a spacious attic room that could be used as a home office or study. Outside sits a private west-facing courtyard garden at the rear of the property, ideal for soaking up the evening sun.

Sitting on the fringe of Hale Village within a stroll of the shops, restaurants and train station, this well presented property is also within comfortable walking distance of Altrincham Town Centre and the Metrolink.

So don’t be shy – stop by this Saturday and take a look for yourself! It’s also a great opportunity to meet the team in a relaxed environment and tell us more about your property needs.

We at Thornley Groves understand that the search for that perfect home can seem like a daunting experience, and scheduling appointments to view houses for sale in Hale can take time away from your busy working week. That’s why we’re having an open day this Saturday to invite people to come around and view this inviting property for themselves at their leisure.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For an information sheet on 50 Byrom Street, Hale, Cheshire, click http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRHALE&AID=THGRHALE&PID=THP06848.

Like to view but can’t come this Saturday between 11am and 12pm? Call Stuart Howe – Sales Manager for Thornley Groves Hale branch on 0161 942 4137 for an appointment to suit you.

Want to know how much your home is worth? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing advice today from Hale’s leading Estate Agents at http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/

We will be at Kelvin Cottage, Carrwood, Hale Barns, this Saturday 3^rd of July for one hour between 11am and 12noon. No appointment is necessary and we invite you to stop by for a relaxed and informal viewing of this home and walk around its impressive grounds.

Located on arguably the best plot on one of the area’s most prestigious roads, the Carrwood property is on the market for just £1,575,000.

Requiring some modernisation, this substantial cottage provides a superb opportunity for buyers looking to refurbish, and we would expect a £200k-£400k investment to enhance the value of the property by approximately twice the cost of refurbishment.

Prospective purchasers may even choose to demolish the existing property (subject to consent), and taking into account current build costs, we would estimate a total spend on a new home to be somewhere in the region of £2.5m, which given the property’s location, should result in a lucrative return of anything up to £4m.

But even before refurbishment or redevelopment, the Carrwood property is undoubtedly one of the most inviting houses for sale in Hale. In addition to its five bedrooms, the property boasts drawing room, breakfast kitchen divided into two areas, sitting room, dining room and detached double garage.

Outside, the house is approached through substantial electronically controlled wrought iron gates leading onto a long driveway complete with turning circle. The extensive rear gardens have been divided onto two levels, maximising the sunlight to this secluded spot.

Please feel free to join us at our Open House event this Saturday 3^rd July between 11am and 12noon and experience one of the premier houses for sale in Hale for yourself without appointment!

For an information sheet on Kelvin Cottage, Carrwood, Hale Barns, please click http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRHALE&AID=THGRHALE&PID=THP06644.

Like to view but can’t come this Saturday between 11am and 12noon? Call Stuart Howe – Sales Manager for Thornley Groves in Hale – on 0161 942 4137 for an appointment to suit you.

Want to know how much your home is worth? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing consultation with the leading Hale Estate Agents today at http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/.

We will be opening the doors of 75 Byrom Street in Hale, Altrincham this Saturday 26^th June for one hour between 11am and 12noon. Please drop by for a relaxed viewing and experience this charming home for yourself firsthand.

The two bedroom terraced cottage on Byrom Street is competitively priced at just £205,000, with scope to update to your own tastes and specifications, making it ideal for first time buyers and buy-to-let investors.

This property is one of the more picturesque houses for sale in Hale, and comes complete with large living room with floor to ceiling cupboards, separate dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, and bathroom with sunken bath. An additional space has also been created in the loft which could be used as a functional hobby or play room.

Outside there is an enclosed courtyard at the rear of the property, with a smaller area at the front of the house paved for easy maintenance. The house is situated on the fringe of Hale village – one of the most sought after areas in south Manchester/north Cheshire – providing the perfect package of a homely residence in a highly desirable location.

But don’t just take our word for it – come along to our latest Open House to experience this charming property for yourself. Our Open House events have proven to be extremely popular in recent weeks with more than 30 groups attending last Saturday’s event in Hale, and two offers made for the property during the single viewing hour alone.

For an information sheet on 75 Byrom Street, Hale, please click http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRHALE&AID=THGRHALE&PID=THP04618

Like to view but can’t come this Saturday between 11am and 12noon? Call the leading Hale Estate Agents on 0161 941 4111 for an appointment to suit you.

Want to know how much your home is worth? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing consultation today at http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/

The 3 bedroom Semi detached home on Hermitage Road welcomed more than 30 groups of interested viewers through its doors during just a single hour of Open House viewing, attracting two offers on the day and subsequent offers after the weekend.

This enthusiasm provides further evidence of the popularity of Open House events, while the level of solid interest that the Hale property has generated will be welcomed news for a market showing strong signs of recovery.

With over 3,500 purchasers registered across Manchester and more than 600 in the Hale area alone, Thornley Groves maintains a large database of interested buyers and for the right property the Open House formula is proving to provide the perfect environment for viewings.

This property is unique in that there aren’t too many houses for sale in Hale that provide the opportunity for modernisation, and with subsequent offers for the property having been received since the open day this appealing family home is now in high-demand. We will be inviting interested buyers to proceed to submit their best and final offer, thus avoiding a Dutch auction with constant rounds of negotiations. The successful buyer will be required to place a small, non-refundable deposit which prevents interested parties from submitting inflated offers that they would later renege upon.

“Every weekend Thornley Groves host Open House events to showcase their client’s properties, and are one of the only Estate Agents in the area to do so,” said Mike Groves, Managing Director of Thornley Groves Estate Agents. “Home buyers can often be reluctant to arrange viewings if they have not yet placed their own home on the market, but when you have a unique property like this, seeing it firsthand can often be the catalyst to make that move. These Open House formats are proving extremely popular amongst buyers, and we hope to host even more in the near future.”

For a free no obligation valuation and marketing consultation from Hale’s leading Estate Agents to find out how much your home is worth click http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/

5 Hermitage Road in Hale is on the market for just £229,950 and is available for Open House viewings for one hour between 11am and 12noon this Saturday 19^th June. Demand is high so don’t miss your chance to come along and see this fantastic property first hand!

Thornley Groves – the leading Hale Estate Agent – is pleased to open up the doors of this inviting property so that you can see its potential first hand. No appointment is necessary – so please just come along and join us!

The Hermitage road home is a 3 bedroom Semi, complete with garage and secluded garden. It has been well maintained over the years but is in need of some modernisation, making it the ideal location for the budding property enthusiast looking to improve their own home’s specifications.

In addition to its three bedrooms, this home boasts two reception rooms, separate living room, kitchen, and dining rooms; basement, entrance hall, two WCs, and a spacious loft space perfect for hobby use.

There aren’t many houses for sale in Hale that provide this unique opportunity for modernisation, and at just £229,950 this one represents an attractive project for the shrewd investor.

Don’t be shy, come along and have a look at the potential that this fantastic property has to offer – it’s a great opportunity to conceptualise some of the modernisations you could make!

For an information sheet on 5 Hermitage Road, Hale, please click http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRHALE&AID=THGRHALE&PID=THP07027

Like to view but can’t come this Saturday between 11am and 12noon? Call the leading Hale Estate Agents on 0161 941 4111 for an appointment to suit you.

Want to know how much your home is worth? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing consultation today at http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/

The Beech Road property, a beautiful terraced home in the heart of Hale village, was sold for £345,000 in less than a week of being placed on the market. The sale just beats the record high for properties on Beech Road set by Thornley Groves in 2007, prior to the period of mortgage illiquidity brought about by the financial crisis.

There was obviously no shortage of buyers for the house on Beech Road, with the leading Hale Estate agents arranging 5 viewings within the first 48 hours of it coming to the market.

Despite the recent period of property market adjustment in the U.K., there remains a strong interest in properties for

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sale in Hale and Manchester property in general, as explained by Glyn Reacroft, Manager of the Hale branch of Thornley Groves Estate Agents:

“Thornley Groves maintains a strong list of registered purchasers – and with a flow of interest like that you are always going to be confident of strong sales,” said Reacroft. “However, the sale of the Beech Road property is unique in that it not only represents a return to the strong prices of the market high two years ago, but actually beats them. This is a very positive sign for the market.”

Properties for sale in Hale and indeed those across the entire U.K. market look set to be spurred even further with the abolition of Home Information Packs (HIPs). With this crucial move the bar to marketing your home has been lifted, which means that at last the Manchester property market can start to function normally again.

As Managing Director, Michael Groves, was recently quoted as saying in the Manchester Evening News, Thornley

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Groves Estate Agents feels very strongly that this move has come at the right time for the industry.

Promising as signs such as these may be, the world economic downturn and subsequent lack of market liquidity have undoubtedly taken their toll on the UK housing market in recent years. Here at Thornley Groves we appreciate these concerns and remain more dedicated than ever to helping you sell your home swiftly and for the right price. Our dedication to this goal is confirmed by our client and former owner of the Beech Road property, Julie A. Watson:

“Selling a house within ten days of the For Sale board going up with snow on the ground in the depths of winter was no mean feat, but Thornley Groves did it,” said Watson. “Arranging twelve viewings within ten days with carefully selected people – no time wasters – was no mean feat, but Thornley Groves did it. Thornley Groves did it because from start to finish they were friendly, helpful, courteous & totally professional. Nothing was too much trouble and unlike other companies, where the odd member of staff makes the difference, everyone at Thornley Groves is a team player.”

If you are looking for expert advice on the selling your home, or to request a valuation online, go to http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/, or alternatively please call us on 0161 941 4111.

To view a short video presentation highlighting why you should trust Thornley Groves to handle your home sale click http://www.youtube.co.uk/thornleygroves

Superb Victorian Semi with large Garden in Hale Village

Open House Viewings this Saturday 29^th May between 2pm and 4pm.

Appointment not necessary just come along.

 30 Broomfield Lane Hale WA15 9AU – £839,950

 It’s got everything you want ! A great Garden superb family sized accommodation with 4 living rooms, 6 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. This fantastic Victorian Semi Detached home is in Hale village and offers the kind of accommodation you thought you’d only achieve by spending more than a million pounds.

The price gap between your current home and this one could be much smaller than you think and we appreciate that anyone who might be tempted to buy a house like this already has a nice house, one that they probably don’t want to part with unless they found something they’d really like to move to. So they haven’t even considered moving!

That’s why we’re having an open day; we want people to come and view who haven’t yet marketed, never mind sold their own home.

Often the catalyst for a move is finding a house you really like and we think buyers have been shy about asking to view properties over the last 18 months because they haven’t sold, but that’s how the market works in Hale and Bowdon.

Don’t be shy, come and view, you never know Broomfield Lane could be your next address and the house you own could be more saleable and more valuable than your think. We’ve just sold a 3 bed terrace on one of the Tree Roads within a week for a record breaking price – higher than even the peak of the market in 2007 so the gap between your house and a house like this has closed, to find out how much your house is worth click http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/

For an information sheet on 30 Broomfield Lane Hale  click http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRHALE&AID=THGRHALE&PID=THP06794

Like to view but can’t come this Saturday between 2pm and 4pm? Call 0161 941 4111 for an appointment to suit you.

Want to know how much your home is worth? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing advice today click http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/

Parkhill 25 The Firs Bowdon WA14 2TF – £1,075,000

Any Estate Agent in Hale or Altrincham will tell you The Firs has long been regarded as the premier location for those discerning buyers in search of a family home of grand proportions. The appeal of the properties on The Firs is rooted in the many period features that the properties boast, tall sash windows, high ceilings, period fireplaces, panelled doors, ornate ceiling coving and deep bay windows.

Over the years families have improved the properties incorporating features necessary to modern day living but all this has been completed sympathetically and when you drive along The Firs you still see this handsome row of period semi detached family homes.

Lying within walking distance of both Hale Village and Altrincham town centre yet backing onto the protected Devisdale conservation area, this combination means that for anyone looking for a family home in this price range The Firs is hard to beat anywhere in the Borough of Trafford or South Manchester.

We appreciate that anyone who might be tempted to buy a house like Parkhill already has a nice house and one that they probably don’t want to part with unless they found something they really liked to move to. That’s why we’re having an open day; we want people to come and view who haven’t yet marketed, never mind sold their own home.

Often the catalyst for a move is finding a house you really like and we think buyers have been shy about asking to view properties over the last 18 months because they haven’t sold, but that’s how the market works in Hale and Bowdon. Don’t be shy, come and view, you never know Parkhill on The Firs could be your next address and the house you own could be more saleable and more valuable than your think.

For an information sheet on Parkhill click http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRHALE&AID=THGRHALE&PID=THP06351

Like to view but can’t come on Saturday between 2pm and 4pm? Call 0161 941 4111 for an appointment to suit you.

Want to know how much your home is worth? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing advice today click http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/