property, homes and houses for sale in Ashton-under-Lyne

 

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Ashton-under-Lyne expanded during the industrial revolution with the development of cotton mills and coal mines. Today, the principal industries include engineering, food processing, plastics, and textiles. The town has a population of about 44,000 and lies 7 miles east of the centre of Manchester, bordered by the River Tame to the south and the River Medlock to the west.

If you are looking for property for sale in Ashton-under-Lyne and only require two or three bedrooms, you have a choice of modern terraced and semi-detached houses; new-build townhouses on three floors; and a few modern, detached houses with integral garages. Estate agents in Ashton-under-Lyne also represent impressive new-build executive-style detached houses, large detached bungalows, and a fine mix of period properties including Victorian and Edwardian semi-detached and detached houses.

Flats for sale in Ashton-under-Lyne are usually located in charming, purpose-built apartment houses and blocks, and converted commercial premises. For details of flats currently on the market, and for information regarding bungalows and houses, please contact Ashton-under-Lyne estate agents.

 

Amenities for Ashton-under-Lyne properties

Ashton-under-Lyne has many bars, pubs and clubs and is very popular for nights out. In the new Ashton Leisure Park, there is a multi-screen Cineworld, ten-pin bowling, and numerous restaurant chains. There has been a market in Ashton-under-Lyne for over 700 years and the large Victorian Market Hall was open six days a week until it was ravaged by fire in 2004. Fortunately, Ashton-under-Lyne has two excellent indoor shopping centres called The Arcades and the Ladysmith Centre. There is also a Farmers' Market once a month and various other street markets. The town has 3 libraries and a superb museum, and 2 colleges, 3 secondary schools, and 15 primary schools.

 

Transport in Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton-under-Lyne railway station is on the main line between Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds. Ashton-under-Lyne is near Junction 23 of the M60 and the town is served by one of the busiest bus stations in the region.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Ashton-under-Lyne, which is covered by postcodes OL6 & OL7, you may also like to consider Oldham, Bolton, Bury, Leigh, Wigan, Skelmersdale, and Accrington.