Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Bolton, Lancashire

Bolton is a distinctive and diverse town, just 20 minutes north of Manchester. With great countryside, high performing schools, affordable housing, buzzing nightlife and cultural activities, Bolton is an attractive and exciting place to live. Estate agents in Bolton say the residents are proud that it is one of the UK's newest university towns, with the University of Bolton campus right in the heart of it. There are quality houses for sale in Bolton to suit every pocket. Whether you want the vibrant energy of the town centre on your doorstep or prefer a more relaxed pace of life in its picturesque villages and leafy suburbs, there's a home for everyone. The trend for urban apartment living has been addressed; old buildings are being renovated and re-furbished to provide modern, stylish accommodation, with new ones under construction. And if living out of town's more your cup of tea, it's comforting to know that Bolton's excellent road and rail infrastructure makes commuting easy.

Amenities for properties in Bolton

As well as bars, restaurants, clubs and pubs Bolton is famous for its sporting tradition, from Bolton Wanderers and the Reebok stadium to state-of-the-art facilities built for the Commonwealth Games. Shopping enthusiasts who are considering Bolton property will discover the pedestrianised town centre has all the main high street names plus a selection of independent shops. There are also a number of retail parks within easy reach, including Middlebrook at Horwich and the Trafford Centre. Bolton really can claim to have something for everyone looking to buy property in Bolton, whatever your preference: stylish bars or traditional real ale pubs; live music and comedy nights. Peter Kay, Coldplay or watching a play - you can do it all in Bolton, at The Albert Halls, The Reebok Stadium and The Octagen Theatre.

Transport for Bolton

If you are searching for property for sale in Bolton you can reach it directly via the M61 (Junctions 3, 4, 5 and 6), it is also close to the M6, M60 (Manchester Orbital Motorway). By rail, Bolton is well served with direct Inter City links to Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and Manchester Airport, and frequent connections via Manchester and Preston to the whole UK rail network. Manchester Airport is less than 20 miles from Bolton.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bolton, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Wigan, Accrington and Preston.