{"id":1176578,"date":"2026-08-30T03:22:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T03:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1176578\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T03:22:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T03:22:27","slug":"inside-one-of-greater-manchesters-most-expensive-homes-with-an-indoor-pool-and-luxury-cinema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1176578\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside one of Greater Manchester&#8217;s most expensive homes with an indoor pool and luxury cinema"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There are some beautiful <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/property\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">properties<\/a> up for grabs across <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/greater-manchester-news\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Greater Manchester<\/a>, but this sprawling six-bed house in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/trafford\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Trafford<\/a> is amongst the priciest. Out of 13,010 homes currently up for sale on<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/zoopla\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> Zoopla,<\/a> it is one of the most expensive you can buy with a price tag of \u00a39,500,000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The stunning abode is on the market in<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/hale-and-hale-barns\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> Hale<\/a> &#8211; an affluent village which has an average<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/house-prices\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> house price<\/a> of \u00a3762,529, with detached properties costing \u00a31.3m on average.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Boasting a spacious indoor swimming pool and a luxury cinema, the<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopla.co.uk\/for-sale\/details\/72997755\/?search_identifier=d0454905a64158402821ec14e8004485c46cc1767250e0be5db1f1c439e2c090\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> Hale house <\/a>has been chosen as our latest Property of the Week. Each week, the Manchester Evening News&#8217; property writer picks a home that&#8217;s listed for sale in our region, chosen for its stand-out interior, huge size, lavish amenities or sought-after location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a aria-label=\"Click hereLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=b8052254-66af-41f3-9dae-7bbb0e3391c6&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/dream-home\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">dream home<\/a> sits on Hill Top, a leafy street lined with multi-million pound properties. The spacious and detached homes are amongst some of the &#8216;most prestigious in the northwest&#8217; with different architectural styles ranging from Victorian and Edwardian to modern designs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Set back from the road with a gorgeous green front garden, our Property of the Week has a stone front porch which leads inside to a grand entrance where there is a spacious hallway with a central stone staircase, connecting to a range of living areas.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_Gascoigne-Halman-2JPG.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The open-plan kitchen, living and dining space\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The open-plan kitchen, living and dining space(Image: Gascoigne Halman \/ Zoopla)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In total the grand house has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 10 reception rooms spread across 14,000 square foot and sits on plot that is just under one acre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The main hub of the home includes a spacious open-plan kitchen, family dining room and sitting areas with views looking out over the secluded rear landscaped garden, with natural light flooding throughout the property.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_Gascoigne-Halman-1JPG.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The leisure suite with an indoor swimming pool \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The leisure suite with an indoor swimming pool (Image: Gascoigne Halman \/ Zoopla)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On the ground floor there is also a formal dining room and library, as well as a secondary staircase and lift access to all floors. The first-floor landing features a stunning roof lantern and leads to the dreamy master bedroom suite with his and hers en-suites and dressing rooms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There are two further bedrooms plus a self-contained annexe which would make an ideal guest suite. Up on the second floor are two further bedrooms, both with dressing rooms and en-suites.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_Gascoigne-Halman-5JPG.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The luxury cinema room\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The luxury cinema room(Image: Gascoigne Halman \/ Zoopla)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The basement is the star of the show as its own leisure suite complete with a sauna, steam room, gym, treatment room and a large indoor swimming pool. The house also has its own cinema suite with a games room and bar area, perfect for pre-movie entertaining.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Estate agent Gascoigne Halman, which is marketing the property, says: &#8220;A stunning residence built in the Queen Ann architectural style which is widely seen throughout the area, its footprint, form, scale, and appearance have all been carefully considered to create a stunning home which stands out but also which sits in harmony with its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_Gascoigne-Halman-3JPG.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The formal dining room\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The formal dining room(Image: Gascoigne Halman \/ Zoopla)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;With an abundance of high-quality materials throughout including natural roofing, slate, hardwood framing, brick walls and natural stone detailing. The results are of a timeless quality blending with and complimenting the surrounding properties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Although a brand-new build completed in 2015 and offering in excess of 14,000 sq.ft, the overall impression is of a house of character and architectural interest but with the warmth and charm of a traditional family home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_Gascoigne-Halman-6JPG.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The master bedroom suite \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The master bedroom suite (Image: Gascoigne Halman \/ Zoopla)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The listing continues: &#8220;Blending authentic architectural character with meticulous spatial planning and uncompromising craftsmanship, Hill Top represents the pinnacle of refined family living. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, creating a home where elegance and functionality exist in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;State-of-the-art technology is seamlessly woven into the design, featuring intelligent underfloor heating, integrated air conditioning in the gym, air filtration system in the basement area, fully customisable multimedia and lighting systems, and an advanced security and CCTV network all designed to enhance comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_Gascoigne-Halman-4JPG.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"One of many living areas\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">One of many living areas(Image: Gascoigne Halman \/ Zoopla)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh is-paywalled\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Timeless in both aesthetic and construction, Hill Top is more than a residence; it is a masterfully curated living experience one that must be seen to be fully appreciated.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are some beautiful properties up for grabs across Greater Manchester, but this sprawling six-bed house in Trafford&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1176579,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[8813],"tags":[748,70077,393,4884,11056,42532,1269,2465,11653,10003,16,15,185318],"class_list":["post-1176578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-manchester","tag-britain","tag-dream-home","tag-england","tag-great-britain","tag-hale-and-hale-barns","tag-home-design-diy","tag-house-prices","tag-manchester","tag-premium","tag-property-news","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unmissable"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/117182318745013625","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1176578","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1176578"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1176578\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1176579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1176578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1176578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1176578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}