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Staffordshire/derbyshire/peaks/chershire… anyone find me a location…

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Steestu · 06/12/2024 16:00

and maybe even a house?! I’m a single parent to two dc, 3 and 6. Now divorced and finally taking the step to move up north nearer family. These are the areas I’ve shortlisted. My budget for a home is 490. I would prefer a detached but not sure that’s possible. I only have my elderly parents, a couple of friends who are helping a little but basically I am on my own with looking and feel so lonely and so fed up. Any advice or suggestions would be wonderful!!

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Dollydoo15 · 06/12/2024 21:42

You could definitely get a detached house for that budget in Staffordshire

ProjectBanana · 06/12/2024 21:36

Another vote for Leek .

ZestFest · 06/12/2024 21:35

Smokedcloud · 06/12/2024 20:36

Leek? You'll get more for your money than Cheshire and it's a lovely little market town.

I was coming on to say the same. Leek's my home town (although I left many years ago) Every time I go back to visit friends I enjoy the vibe/markets/lovely little shops etc. We are planning to move back when we retire. You'd definitely get a nice house in budget and be well situated.

Ineedanewsofa · 06/12/2024 21:35

Leek meets your criteria, it’s 30 minutes or so from Hanley, 20 from Macclesfield, Congleton and Buxton, 30 from Uttoxeter.
You will get snowed in however!

Hobbesmanc · 06/12/2024 21:34

Nantwich is a great little Cheshire town and there's huge amounts of property in budget. Mainly detached newer homes

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/151971989?utmcampaign=property-details&utmmcontent=buying&utmmedium=sharing&utmmsource=copytoclipboard#/&channel=RES_BUY

Huonneyywisshful · 06/12/2024 21:32

Bakewell is a lovely town, so is Ashbourne.

Bluewallss · 06/12/2024 21:30

I second having a look at Leek. Beautiful market town, good schools, next to the countryside, in between Stoke and Macclesfield. It has a Staffordshire post code so your budget will stretch far.

A starter for 10 just to show how far your money will go there
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147094568#/?channel=RES_BUY

5 beds, 3 bathrooms detached with a spa in the garden 😆

Check out this 5 bedroom detached house for sale on Rightmove

5 bedroom detached house for sale in Milltown Way, Leek, ST13 for £465,000. Marketed by Bury and Hilton, Leek

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147094568#/?channel=RES_BUY

MermaidEyes · 06/12/2024 20:44

ConfusedPuddle · 06/12/2024 16:05

I'm in Burton upon Trent. Moved from London 7 years ago. Love it here. You'd definitely get something within your budget here.

Hi fellow Burtonian 👋
I agree, plenty for that amount here and around South Derbyshire

Smokedcloud · 06/12/2024 20:36

Leek? You'll get more for your money than Cheshire and it's a lovely little market town.

airingcupboards · 06/12/2024 20:33

What about Bollington or Marple?

Steestu · 06/12/2024 20:27

Thanks! Parents are in the peaks but I’m not bothered about being really really close, they won’t be helping with childcare or anything.

I just don’t know where to begin really. I don’t think I want to be city centre, would rather be more rural but maybe a half hour drive to nearest big town or city.

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airingcupboards · 06/12/2024 19:55

Whereabouts do your parents live?

Bluewallss · 06/12/2024 16:06

110% you can get a detached for your budget across all them areas.

Bluewallss · 06/12/2024 16:05

It’s a broad area. What are you after? A city, large town, small town, countryside? Do you want travel links to Manchester or London? Where are your family?

ConfusedPuddle · 06/12/2024 16:05

I'm in Burton upon Trent. Moved from London 7 years ago. Love it here. You'd definitely get something within your budget here.