

Greater Manchester comprises of 10 boroughs, the City of Manchester, Stockport, Tameside, City of Salford, Rochdale, Bury, Oldham, Bolton, Wigan, Stockport and Trafford, each with its own identity.
The area has many attractions to offer, including museums, galleries, theatres, retail parks and sporting arenas. While many are drawn by the buzz of the city centre, there is also the option to enjoy the countryside and a more relaxed pace of life in market towns such as Altrincham, Prestwich, Knutsford and Alderley Edge.
Easily accessible transport links including motorways and train services place residents within easy reach of Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, London and beyond.
When it comes to buying a home in Manchester, there’s something for everyone. Whether you are looking for city links or a more suburban lifestyle, we’ve got a variety of beautiful new homes that can meet your needs. Take a look at our new build homes in Manchester below.
Greater Manchester offers families plenty of quality schooling options, with 90 primary schools given an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating and 22 secondary schools receiving the same top rating.
The county is also home to four major universities, with the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University based in the city centre, while the University of Bolton and the University of Salford can be found in their respective boroughs.
Greater Manchester is extremely well connected by road, rail and air. Its substantial motorway network includes the M60 ring road which links the city to all other major motorways such as the M62 to Leeds and Liverpool, the M66 to Bury, the M61 to Preston, and the M56 to North Wales.
By train, Birmingham is only an hour and a half away while London can be reached in less than 2 hours 15 minutes. You can also head north into the Lake district or travel all the way to Edinburgh by rail.
To the south of the city, you’ll find Manchester Airport, which offers both internal flights and international flights to destinations in Europe, America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
If you’re looking for some retail therapy, there’s plenty of shopping options in Manchester. In the city the two major shopping centres are Trafford Centre and the Arndale which both offer a wide variety of high street and designer stores.
Those looking for a more unique and independent experience can head to The Northern Quarter, which is home to countless vintage stores, furniture boutiques, record shops and more.
You can get to know the history of Manchester by visiting the Manchester Museum or the Imperial War Museum North. Explore the city’s art scene at Manchester Art Gallery, the Whitworth, or see more contemporary styles at HOME which also contains two theatres and a cinema.
Manchester also has a vibrant range of night-life options, with a multitude of cinemas, theatres, and much-loved clubs to keep you entertained.
If you need to keep kids occupied, there’s plenty of choices, with the Science and Industry Museum, Play Factore, Heaton Park Animal Centre and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre all proving to be big hits with families.
Manchester and football go hand in hand, so for those that love the beautiful game a visit to the National Football Museum or a tour of Old Trafford or The Etihad Stadium will be a must.
Those looking for a bit more adventure can learn to ski at Chill Factore, take on one of the largest climbing walls in Europe at the Manchester Climbing Centre or get on the water at the Helly Hansen Watersports Centre.
If you’re keen to get into nature, there are a number of beautiful walks and green spaces within Greater Manchester, such as Heaton Park, Sale Water Park and Haughton Dale Nature Reserve. You’ll also be within easy reach of the stunning Peak District National Park which offers walks, cycling, horse riding, camping and more.
Situated south of Rochdale town centre, we’re proud to present our collection of beautiful 3 and 4 bedroom homes at Calico Grove. Countryside homes are designed with modern living in mind, each spacious and complete with all the must-have features. The development offers 96 new homes and located for work and play, Calico Grove has something for everyone.
Countryside are proud to introduce Hartshead View, a collection of 284 stunning homes located in Fitton Hill, just south of Oldham town centre.
Our exciting development at Millbank Lock is superbly located on the picturesque banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Partington. Both close to the city and on the cusp of the countryside with excellent transport links, this collection of 190 stunning 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes promises something for everyone.
Following the success of our Radclyffe Gardens development, we're pleased to introduce a stunning extension to our range of housetypes at Radclyffe Green. Situated just 2 miles from Oldham, this development offers new homes complete with our outstanding specification included as standard.
Introducing The Fairways at Brackley Village, Little Hulton, a stunning development of 207 2,3 & 4 bedroom new homes, superbly located in Salford between Manchester and Bolton. This is a thriving new community offering something for everyone, being both close to the city yet only a short distance from the rolling countryside of the pennine moors.