Local Information
Knutsford
Meller Braggins, north Cheshire and south Manchester's leading independent
estate agents, offer a wide range of property related
professional services from their Princess Street, Knutsford offices. Justly proud of the company's long association
with this part of
North
Cheshire, the Knutsford showroom has undergone a major refurbishment in recent years and now offers state of the art facilities
in
comfortable, contemporary surroundings.
The delightful old Cheshire market town of Knutsford is a very special location in which to live. There are good shops, excellent recreational facilities and a range of schools for
all ages - both state and private. The town is well known for its many interesting and historic properties
- in particular, King Street for its old
world charm and Legh Road for its splendid Edwardian Italianate houses. There is a good choice of all
types of modern property as well as
an excellent selection of Victorian and Edwardian houses. Demand for residential property in Knutsford
is traditionally very strong.
The town also has important historical associations - Elizabeth Gaskell wrote some of her best known novels here, earning Knutsford a place
in literary history with her charming portrayal of its Victorian characters in Cranford. Tatton Park, once the home of the Egerton family, is now Cheshire's premier visitor attraction. The park comprises almost 1000 acres of open land and gives Knutsfordians plenty of space to walk in
and enjoy with their families.
For the commuter, Manchester is just 15 miles to the north and may be reached either by road via the M56 motorway or from Altrincham
via
the Metrolink. The M6 motorway (junction 19) is readily accessible and allows easy access both north and south. Knutsford has its own railway station on the main Manchester-Chester line. Manchester International Airport is close to hand and may be reached in approximately
20 minutes.
Macclesfield
Meller Braggins takes pride in a long association with Macclesfield and continues to consolidate and augment its position as the town's
leading independent estate agent, offering a wide range of professional services to this dynamic community.
The Macclesfield area boasts many splendid buildings together with a diverse range of housing - from loft apartments in Victorian Mills,
terraced cottages and modern "executive" homes - to farms, country mansions and estates.
The town has also successfully retained its independence from the south Manchester commuter belt and has evolved over the last couple
of decades as the prominent centre in the north Cheshire region, whilst at the same time maintaining its market town atmosphere.
Granted its charter in 1215, today Macclesfield is still surrounded by open countryside, with the lush Cheshire Plain immediately to the west
of the town contrasting with the craggy splendour of the Peak District National Park to the east, the world's second most visited National
Park after Mount Fuji in Japan.
Its world renowned silk manufacturing industry has now sadly disappeared, but that proud heritage is commemorated within the town's Silk Museum housed in the imposing Heritage Centre. Silk manufacture has been replaced by a vibrant and varied light industrial economy with
some of the most prestigious names in pharmaceutical research and manufacturing represented locally, along with many other enterprises.
Macclesfield is particularly well located for commuters. It is within easy travelling distance of Manchester city centre by both road and rail
and there are direct inter city services bringing London within just over two hours travelling time and providing ready access to Scotland and
the south coast. Manchester's thriving and ever expanding International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away by road.
Nantwich
Meller Braggins, north Cheshire and south Manchester's leading independent estate agent, reports excellent progress in south Cheshire
following the opening of its branch in Hospital Street, Nantwich.
Located in the heart of this attractive and bustling market town with its wealth of historic buildings and protected central area surrounding
the magnificent 14th Century St Mary's Church, the branch offers a comprehensive selection of property related professional services.
The town offers a range of speciality shops, three major supermarkets, excellent educational facilities, and a busy marina situated on the Shropshire Union canal. Currently experiencing a huge increase in the number of residential developments, with leading national and local
builders offering a range of stylish and luxurious homes to suit a wide market, these developments are attracting many new homebuyers
and businesses to the area.
With its south Cheshire location, Nantwich offers excellent north/south commuting. Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Chester are
all within commuting distance, whilst Crewe mainline Intercity station is approximately 5 miles away offering regular services to London
Euston, with a journey time of around two hours. Manchester Airport is approximately 30 miles from the town.
Northwich
Meller Braggins, north Cheshire and south Manchester's leading independent estate agent, has provided a comprehensive residential
property sale and letting service to the Northwich area over many years.
With its services and facilities now enhanced by a major internal refurbishment and restyling of the company's noted black and white timber
frame style showroom, Meller Braggins has consolidated its position as market leader in this vibrant and affluent community.
Although the town's economy was originally based on the mining and distribution of the extensive brine salt deposits for which the region is renowned and later underpinned by the arrival of the chemical industry, today light engineering, office and service based industries and
retailing have largely overtaken these traditional employment areas.
The region's numerous well known landmarks include Arley Hall, Marbury Country Park and the internationally famous Oulton Park racing
circuit. The Anderton Boat Lift, designed to lift boats from the Trent and Mersey Canal to the River Weaver below has been fully restored
in recent years and is now a World Heritage Site, attracting visitors from all over the world.
Northwich is surrounded by delightful countryside, with historic and attractive outlying villages such as Great Budworth and Whitegate
ranking among the most popular residential locations in the north west. The town offers excellent commuting to the Manchester and
Liverpool conurbations and the M6 motorway (J19) is within ten minutes drive of the centre.
Stockton Heath
With its prominently located showroom on London Road, Stockton Heath, Meller Braggins has become the provider of first choice,
not only for
an unrivalled selection of residential properties for sale and to let, but equally for a comprehensive range of property related professional services.
The granting of New Town status to Warrington has done much to speed up the development of commercial and light industrial activity in this
part of north Cheshire. Today, Warrington offers a progressive environment in which to live and work, with the Stockton Heath catchment area exerting a strong pull for professionals from many walks of life, attracted by an impressive stock of newly constructed executive homes in
addition to many spacious older style properties.
The village offers pleasant, stylish surroundings for families, with excellent schools and shopping. There is convenient access to the motorway network at M56 (J10) connecting to the north west's leading business and industrial centres, together with a direct rail link to London. Manchester's international airport is within a twenty minute drive.
Tarporley
Meller Braggins, north Cheshire and south Manchester's leading independent estate agent, has opened a new branch in Tarporley.
Set in the heart of the county, Tarporley is one of Cheshire's most attractive villages. Today it is a magnet for commuters to the larger employment centres in addition to providing charming and historic surroundings in which to live and work locally.
The village offers a range of shopping facilities with the emphasis on household, craft, antique and fashion outlets. The many excellent
eating venues attract discerning diners from around the region and outstanding educational resources are to be found in the village
and nearby
Nantwich and Northwich.
With its central location, Tarporley offers excellent north/south commuting, Crewe mainline intercity station provides regular services
to London Euston with a journey time of around two hours. Manchester International Airport lies within approximately 25 miles of the village.
Wilmslow
Meller Braggins' highly regarded reputation has firmly positioned the partnership as Wilmslow's leading independent estate agent.
The move to new premises in Alderley Road during 2004 has enabled Meller Braggins to greatly enhance its residential sales and letting operation, while continuing to build on the tradition of providing a service to the commercial sector, including the letting, sale and management
of shops, offices and other commercial premises. Our professional valuation work, which includes valuation for tax, matrimonial and corporate purposes will also be expanded, together with a consolidation of the auction activity that has grown so rapidly in recent years.
Wilmslow has long enjoyed a reputation for exclusivity, with good quality housing and restaurant facilities. There is a growing demand for retail shop premises in the town, together with excellent shopping facilities at nearby Handforth Dean and Cheadle Royal.
Local places of interest include Quarry Bank Mill at Styal, one of the world's first water powered cotton spinning mills, and there are delightful walks over National Trust land on The Edge at Alderley Edge. In the town itself, The Carrs provides a convenient and tranquil local setting for walks by the River Bollin.
Situated some 13 miles south of Manchester, Wilmslow is within short driving distance of the M56, M60 and M6 motorways with their links
to the national motorway network. Wilmslow lies on the main Manchester-Crewe- London line providing a fast rail connection to Manchester
and the south. Manchester International Airport is within fifteen minutes drive of the town centre.
