If you're looking for an escape to the countryside there are several areas on the outskirts of Greater Manchester with properties that boast idyllic surroundings.
Set in the quaint village of Diggle in Oldham, this four-bed house has just come on the market with Zoopla and despite its modest appearance, to the back it hides unrivalled rural views of rolling hills.
Situated on the moorlands of the Pennines, the village has fast become a sought after area with house prices going up 23 per cent in the last year alone.
Diggle now has an average price of £465,900, and this detached property is selling for offers in region of £425,000. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community From the outside the house looks fairly unassuming, but step inside and you're greeted with a modern family home which is surrounded by picturesque views.
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