Living in Leek

[MissLemon18]

Currently live just outside Stockport and have seen a house in Leek that looks lovely, so considering it as an area. The town centre looks quaint with indie shops and feels a bit arty, but I know appearances can be deceptive.

Looking for honest opinions (West end of Leek) as its a big decision as my parents only live 10 mins up the road from where I currently live, so the move would mean they would be an hour away from us and they're close to their grandson who is nearly 3.

Looking to move out of current area and have been looking at Saddleworth, High Peak, Macclesfield and Bollington. Our money seems to buy more in Leek but its the furthest area away from our comfort zone of search areas.

TIA x

@TomChris Thanks, would love to think we bagged a bargain! We had a real sh*tty house buying journey up to that point, including getting gazumped on dream home and second one failing survey spectacularly, third time definitely lucky!

Will keep an eye out locally and DM you anything I see. If you haven't already, definitely sign up with the individual agents in Leek as they often go on agent's site first and Rightmove later in day.

I live a few miles from Leek and would agree that Rudyard is a lovely place!
I always feel like I’m on holiday too when I go there, which is every week.
Leek itself has some interesting independent shops and house prices are cheaper than nearby Congleton and Macclesfield just over the Cheshire border.Leek is also a little ‘remote’as it does not have a mainline station and is some distance from the motorway network.
It is surrounded by stunning scenery though.

@TomChris Are you considering Congleton in your search? If so, seen something you might be interested in. ☺️

@MissLemon18 Yeah we are, but post /DM a link anyway :)

Sent you a DM 👌

hiya @MissLemon18 just wondering if you are still on here? Hoping to move to Leek this Spring/Summer and would love to chat to you for advice and so on!

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