Estate Agents, BL1

Estate Agents, BL1

 

BL1 is Bolton Metropolitan Boroughs single biggest postcode and incorporates several residential areas and of course the town centre. Cardwells have been successfully selling houses in BL1 and renting properties in BL1 since 1982.

Significant areas within the postcode district

Bolton

Bolton is a beautiful town which is consistently popular with people looking to buy and rent property.  Cardwells are synonymous with the property market in Bolton and are proud to have served the community of Bolton and called it our home since 1982.  If you are looking for an estate agent in Bolton Cardwells are here for you.

A former mill town that was at the forefront of the cotton industry since the industrial revolution, Bolton is where Crompton’s Spinning Mule was invented which became an essential tool in the production of cotton.  In around 1929 there were approximately 216 cotton mills and 29 bleach and dye works in Bolton. Now a great number of the beautiful and historical mills of the period have been converted to high quality residential developments like those at Valley Mill, Brook Mill, Barrowdene House and the Holden Mill development on Blackburn Road, Sharples.  They retain many of the stunning period features yet have been tastefully modernised to encompass the best of modern living.  Cardwells are successful estate agents in Bolton and great experienced in selling these types of properties.

There is a wonderful and eclectic mix of property in Bolton from the former mill workers cottages, post war semi detached family homes, more modern detached family homes, apartments, country houses and substantial detached residences with private land.  Cardwells have sold every type of property in Bolton over the years, so if you need estate agents in Bolton, look no further than Cardwells.

The local council is Bolton Metropolitan Borough and the postcode prefixes vary from BL1, BL2, Bl3, BL4, BL5, BL6 & BL7.  The town hall building is in the centre of Bolton town centre is a stunning piece of work with grand steps which was shown off in the 2015 Warburton’s advert featuring Sylvester Stallone doing a Rocky spoof.  Warburton is one of the key employers in Bolton and they are great ambassadors for Bolton. There are wonderful employment opportunities in Bolton and the surrounding areas, plus there is a great entrepreneurial spirit within the town.

Astley Bridge

Astley Bridge, Bolton is situated towards the north of Bolton with the postcode Prefix of BL1 around 2.5 – 3 miles from Bolton town centre and approximately 12 miles from Manchester by road.

Within Astley Bridge there is an excellent variety of shops and businesses which serve the whole community. On the corner of Moss Bank Way and Blackburn Road (A666) is a large Asda supermarket, Cardwells estate agents serve Astley Bridge with Run Bolton and Tobutt Sports being popular sports shops plus The World of Brass, a variety of hairdressers, salons and car mechanics.

Barrow Bridge

Barrow Bridge is a beautiful hamlet / village positioned in a beautiful semi rural location close to Moss Bank Park, “the 63 steps” that lead into the wider countryside and a plethora of varied and beautiful properties that are likely to be within the Barrow Bridge conservation area. Cardwells have been successfully finding tenants properties to rent and finder’s buyer’s properties to buy in Barrow Bridge since 1982. This area has conservation status to maintain the superb and picturesque Barrow Bridge that we enjoy at the moment.

Barrow Bridge is situated approximately north west of Bolton town centre, just beyond Moss Bank Park.  Barrow Bridge Road is the central road to the village, whilst several other roads such as Louvaine Avenue, Bazley Street and Fourth Street are prominent in Barrow Bridge. There is a large variety of property in Barrow Bridge from substantial detached family homes set with extensive grounds, sizeable semi detached, large multi level traditional terraced property and the more traditional workers cottages.  Cardwells have been successful estate agents in Barrow Bridge since 1982 and have sold the full spectrum of property types in Barrow Bridge. If you are looking for an estate agent in Barrow Bridge look no further than Cardwells.

Heaton

Heaton is situated on the outskirts of Bolton Town Centre and has good transport links, schools and amenities. Bolton School, Heaton preschool nursery, Devonshire Road nursery and Cleveland’s Nursery & preparatory school are all very popular. Cardwells have been proudly selling properties in Heaton and selling properties in Heaton since 1982. Heaton is one of the three most expensive places to purchase property in Bolton along with Lostock and Edgworth.

Chorley New Road and Chorley Old Road both run through the heart of Heaton which is bordered by Smithills, Halliwell, Deane and Lostock. Queens Park makes a great retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. The majority of property is traditional brick construction houses which were originally built to accommodate the textile mill workers in the late 1800’s / early 1900’s.

Commonwealth residents mainly from India and Pakistan came to the North West in the 1950’s and 1960’s to fill the gap of skilled labour workers as Bolton was attractive due to the number of textile mills. Cardwells have been selling and renting property in Heaton since 1982 and continues to be a popular place to invest in property due to the proximity of Manchester and transport links including M61, A666, Bolton and Lostock train stations.

Bolton University has created an influx of British and foreign students to the area. Buy to let investors find Heaton very appealing. Heaton is very diverse and has many places of worship, including a Hindu Temple, Christian Churches and a mosque.

Sharples

Sharples (BL1) Bolton is situated towards the north of Bolton with the postcode prefix of BL1 around 2.5 – 3 miles from Bolton town centre and approximately 13 miles from Manchester by road.  It is set within easy reach of the excellent everyday amenities yet also close to the some of Bolton’s countryside.

Within Sharples there is an excellent variety of shops and businesses which serve the whole community.  Just off Blackburn Road (A666) is the large Asda supermarket, with Run Traffic and Tobutt Sports being popular sports shops which are within easy reach in neighbouring Astley Bridge.

There is a large variety of property in Sharples with apartments at the PJ Livesey converted Holden’s Mill which was once at the heart of the areas cotton industry. There is also a large stock of traditional terraced and semi detached properties and an excellent selection of detached family style homes, examples of these can be found on Sharples Avenue and Eastgrove Avenue, Andew Lane and Thornham Drive to name a few. At Cardwells Estate Agents we always find that Sharples has a strong level of demand from a variety of buyers.  As such if you are looking for an estate in Sharples to sell your property call Cardwells on 01204 381281.  Additionally if you need to let out a property in Sharples, Cardwells lettings agents are here to help.

Smithills

Smithills is predominantly a residential area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. It gives its name to an electoral ward of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. Derived from the old English smebe for smooth and hyll for a hill, the area was first recorded as Smythell as far back as 1322. Cardwells have been successfully selling homes in Smithills since 1982.

Consistently popular with our clients, Smithills is the home of the Historic Smithills Hall. The earliest record of the Hall dates back to 1335 and since then it has passed through several prominent families until 1938 when it passed into the ownership of Bolton Corporation. Much of the hall is now restored and functions as a museum and houses a popular tea room.

The areas well regarded schools attract many buyers and tenants to Smithills. These include Smithills School, Thornleigh, and nearby are Canon Slade School and Turton High School. A good day out for the family is the Smithills Open Farm, where the children can pet the animals.

Little Bolton

Little Bolton is a small area in Bolton situated close to the town centre with the postcode prefix of BL1, approximately 11.5 miles from Manchester City Centre by road.

There is a large variety of property in Little Bolton, just on Dean Court alone there is a mixture of apartments and terrace/mews houses and slightly over a wider area there is a good stock of traditional terraced and semi detached homes. At Cardwells Estate Agents we always find that Little Bolton has a consistent level of demand from a variety of buyers.  As such if you are looking for an estate agent in Little Bolton to sell your property, just call Cardwells on 01204 381281.  Additionally, if you need to let out a property in Little Bolton, Cardwells lettings agents are here to help you.

There are many good secondary and primary Schools in BL1 catering for different needs, religions and abilities, the most famous of which is The Bolton Grammar School on Chorley New Road. Below are links for a selection:

Thornleigh Salesian College

Canon Slade

Sharples School

Smithills School

Bolton School

St Pauls

The Oaks

The Pavilion Restaurant

Ye Old Man & Scythe 

Ciao Napoli

Free Valuation