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16.07.2023 - 07:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
There are certain properties that stand out amongst others because of their kerb appeal. One town in Rochdale is known for its selection of eye-catching houses and buildings, all designed by the same architect, but which are each unique in their own right.
Across Middleton there are a range of homes crafted by renowned architect Edgar Wood, who gained a considerable reputation for his designs in the town. One of his stand-out properties is Arkholme, built in 1901, which represents some of the earliest modern architecture in Europe and was used as a photography studio before being turned into a home.
Andrew Beard, 35, and his family have been lucky enough to live in the Grade II listed house for the last two years, but are now looking to up sticks. Andrew spoke to the Manchester Evening News as part of our Where I Live series, where each week we chat to a different homeowner about their house buying journey; whilst taking a look inside their home.
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Andrew, who is originally from Moston, bought his first house in Alkrington with his brother around 15 years ago. He originally rented it out before buying it off his brother and moving in when his wife Joanne became pregnant.
The couple and their children lived in the house for several years before deciding they wanted to upsize.
“After Covid we just wanted to move somewhere bigger. We were living in a mid mews house which was lovely but it was just very small," Andrew told the Manchester Evening News.
"We viewed quite a few houses, some in Alkington and some in Middleton. My wife has always looked at Edgar Wood houses and said she’d love to live in one of them. She loves the
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