Finding a suitable family home can often pose quite the challenge with so many factors to take into consideration. From reasonable house prices to reputable schools, it can be difficult for expecting parents and growing families to know where's best to move to.
In Greater Manchester's cheapest boroughs of Wigan, Bury and Bolton, you can find bargain homes for much less than the average house price as well as being located in walking distance to 'Good' and 'Outstanding' Ofsted-rated schools.
We have listed some of the region's most affordable three and four-bed homes that have lots of potential for families to make their own, with assets such as generous living space, large bedrooms and gardens.
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Felthouse Drive, Wigan
£75,250
This three-bed town house is situated on the popular Pennington Wharf development in Leigh and could make a lovely family home.
On the ground floor there is an entrance hallway, modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and sitting room with door opening up access to the rear garden.
To the first floor are two well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a double bedroom situated up on the second floor.
Outside to the rear there is an enclosed garden with artificial grass, a raised decking area and patio area, with off-road parking to the front.
Nearby schools, which all have 'good' Ofsted ratings, include The Holden School, Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School, Lowton St Mary's CofE Primary School and Gilded Hollins Community School.
Gigg Lane, Bury
£90,000
A three-bed apartment has come on the market in Bury which estate agents 'would perfectly suit a busy couple or family'.
The spacious flat sits within close proximity of schools, local amenities and transport links in an area that is highly sought after.
Accessed by a staircase from the ground floor, the first-floor flat has a hallway with doors leading to a bathroom, three bedrooms, a fitted kitchen and a sizeable reception room, as well as a fully detached garage outdoors.
There are two reputable schools less than half a mile away which include Ofsted-rated 'Good' St Luke's CofE Primary School and St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School which Ofsted rated 'Outstanding'.
Mornington Road, Bolton
£90,000
This family home is located in the Heaton area of Bolton amongst with wide range of local amenities, shops and schools within walking distance.
The three-bedroom terraced property, which may need some renovating but has lots of potential, has an entrance hall, living room, dining room and a kitchen on the ground floor.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a garden, storage shed, an outside toilet and a parking space with shutter access to the rear.
The closest schools are Devonshire Road Primary School, Thomasson Memorial School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC School which are all rated 'Good' by Ofsted.
Salmon Street, Wigan
£110,000
Another ideal family home that has recently come on the market is this three-bed property in Whelley.
Set in a residential area of Wigan, the three-bed property is located close to local amenities with Wigan Town Centre just a short distance away as well as the nearby Leeds Liverpool Canal and Haigh Woodland Park.
On the ground floor is an entrance hall, lounge with feature fireplace and an open-plan kitchen diner with a fully fitted kitchen, open brick fireplace and access to the rear yard garden.
To the first floor are two double bedrooms and a third single bedroom as well as a family bathroom with a bath and shower.
Nearby Ofsted-rated 'Good' schools include Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School, St Catharine's CofE Primary School and Mab's Cross Primary School.
Fisher Close, Wigan
£145,000
This four-bed home is listed for a bargain price and is a great property for a growing family. Set in the Newtown area of Wigan, the semi-detached home is located close to local amenities, schools and good transport links.
On the ground floor is a hallway which leads into a modern lounge and fitted kitchen, with a toilet and storage also on this floor. Upstairs are four generously sized bedrooms which share a family bathroom.
Whilst benefitting from solar panels, the home also has an impressive garden which boasts a bar and entertainment area.
Plane Avenue, Wigan
£150,000
Another semi-detached home also in Newtown is on the market for a reasonable price.
Set across three floors, the four-bed home has an entrance hall, open-plan kitchen, living and dining area and a bathroom on the ground floor.
Upstairs on the first floor is a landing with two bedrooms and one bathroom. Up on the second floor is the master bedroom with its own en-suite and the fourth bedroom.
Outside there is a lawned area to the front with an enclosed garden to the rear. Ofsted-rated 'Oustanding' Westfield Community School and 'Good' rated St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School are less than half a mile away.
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