Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, it lies on the River Irwell north west of the city of Manchester.
Bury is notable for its open air markets and has seen an increase in popularity since the introduction of the Manchester Metrolink tram system.
Bury has two shopping centres, the indoor 'Millgate' centre and the new state of the art 'Rock' shopping centre. It has a multi screen cinema, bowling alley and department stores including Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Boots and Clarks. Bury also has its very own art gallery.
The last 30 years has seen Bury developing into an important commuter town for the neighbouring city of Manchester.
One of Bury's most notable residents was Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. A monument to Sir Robert Peel stands in Market Place in Bury town centre and another the austere Peel Monument which stands on a high hill top. Bury is not complete without reference to its roll as the regimental town of the Lancashire Fusiliers.
Nick Robinson, Sales Negotiator Reeds Rains Bury says: "Bury is a busy market town which offers the best of both worlds with all the amenities you would expect from a large town yet with the strong sense of community more commonly found in smaller towns and villages. With so many fantastic shops, businesses, entertainment and attractions in Bury why go anywhere else?"
Bury has a buoyant property market with noticeably increased activity over the last three years. Demand for property in Bury is definitely beginning to outweigh supply.
Bury has a wide range of property types from town centre flats and apartments, terraced and semi detached homes to bungalows and medium to large detached / luxury homes with prices ranging from under £100,000 to in excess of £2,000,000.
Bury is a place where residents feel comfortable living due to its superb environment with great areas of open space. It offers a family friendly environment with strong facilities for young people, however, also offering an age of opportunities program which promotes health and well being for people over the age of 50. Bury's residents welcome newcomers to their community.
As one of Bury's most popular estate agents, Reeds Rains specialise and facilitate a wide spectrum of properties for all buyers. Ranging from flats / apartments and smaller homes to larger detached, executive and luxury homes.
Flats and apartments range between £60,000 - £190,000.
Smaller Terraced homes range between £50,000 - £170,000.
Semi detached homes range from £100,000 - £220,000.
Detached and luxury homes range from £140,000 to in excess of £2,000,000.
The most sought after areas of Bury are Greenmount, Ramsbottom, Elton, Lowercroft, Holcombe, Summerseat, Hawkshaw, Tottington and Walshaw. Property prices range from £150,000 - £2,000,000.
