Details of the first school buses to be part of Greater Manchester's new bus network have been revealed. The companies which will run bus services for 31 schools across Wigan, Bolton and parts of Salford and Bury have been chosen.
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Families who are looking for a new home often want to get the right mix of a good location near to reputable schools and a generous living space, all within a reasonable budget.
Across Greater Manchester, the average price of a detached home is now £441,000, but you can often find a good-sized house for much cheaper if you know just where to look. As the region's cheapest borough, Wigan has plenty of affordable houses which you can buy for much less than the average cost of a home.
Our Property of the Week this week, chosen by our property journalist, is a three-bed detached home in Leigh which is on the market for a bargain £260,000 - which is almost £200,000 cheaper than the average price of detached homes across the region.
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Having been listed for sale today (March 29), the family home is brand new on the market.
As well as its affordable price, the property has all of the amenities that a family home should offer - and estate agents say 'early viewing is highly advised'.
Situated on Kennet Way, the house boasts three reception rooms, three bedrooms and three bathrooms which is the ideal size and space for a small family.
The 'beautifully presented' property has a contemporary style throughout, but could easily be renovated to suit your own interior taste and style.
On the ground floor of the home there is a hallway which has access to a handy downstairs cloakroom and a large living room which leads directly into a separate dining room.
Patio doors from the dining room lead into a lovely bright conservatory with access out into the good-sized garden, which has a patio and grass area.
The kitchen has been
Details of the first school buses to be part of Greater Manchester's new bus network have been revealed. The companies which will run bus services for 31 schools across Wigan, Bolton and parts of Salford and Bury have been chosen.
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