{"id":229706,"date":"2025-07-01T16:08:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T16:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/229706\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T16:08:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T16:08:19","slug":"the-north-wales-seaside-locations-that-greater-manchester-and-cheshire-house-hunters-are-flocking-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/229706\/","title":{"rendered":"The North Wales seaside locations that Greater Manchester and Cheshire house hunters are flocking to"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Estate agents are seeing an influx of buyers looking to relocate, or buy second homes, in these coastal areas<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Abersoch-Gascoigne-Halman.jpg\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Abersoch is one of the coastal areas attracting buyers from Greater Manchester and Cheshire(Image: Gascoigne Halman)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Two desirable seaside locations in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/north-wales\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">North Wales<\/a> are attracting house hunters from Greater Manchester and Cheshire, according to a local estate agent. With its stunning coastline, array of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"http:\/\/property\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">properties<\/a> with sea views and some of the UK&#8217;s best beaches, people are venturing to North Wales in search of a new home or holiday abode.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Gascoigne Halman, an estate agents in Alderley Edge, is continuing to see interest from Greater Manchester and Cheshire-based buyers, who are flocking to the area for its calming, coastal lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Families and professionals alike are turning to the region for its blend of natural beauty, characterful villages, rich cultural heritage and well-connected road network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Two coastal areas in particular &#8211; Abersoch and Anglesey &#8211; are proving to be popular with buyers wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of town and city living.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cAnglesey and Abersoch are not only beautiful, they\u2019re aspirational in their own right,&#8221; says Richard Leece, manager of Gascoigne Halman\u2019s Alderley Edge office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;There\u2019s a long history of Cheshire residents buying in both areas, drawn to the understated luxury, sweeping views and outdoor lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Whether it&#8217;s paddle boarding before breakfast or watching the sunset with a glass of wine, these aren\u2019t just holiday homes, they&#8217;re sanctuaries that restore balance in busy lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Abersoch<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Abersoch-Harbour.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Abersoch is a popular coastal area for Greater Manchester and Cheshire residents to relocate to(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The village of Abersoch, which sits in the south-eastern corner of the Llyn Peninsula overlooking Cardigan Bay, is around two hours and 20 minutes from Greater Manchester and around two hours from Cheshire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Boasting several beautiful beaches including Abersoch as the most popular, the village was initially a fishing port but in the 1950s it experienced a huge boom in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/tourism\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">tourism.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The cosmopolitan village is centred around a natural harbour, with rows of boats floating in the marina as sailing is a big part of life in Abersoch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It is a popular place for water sports as well as having an array of boutique shops, excellent restaurants and a welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/house-prices\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">House prices<\/a> in Abersoch had an overall average of \u00a3585,000 over the last year, according to Rightmove.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The majority of properties sold during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of \u00a3803,750. Terraced houses sold for an average of \u00a3311,667, with semi-detached properties fetching \u00a3732,500.<\/p>\n<p>Anglesey<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Sandy-Shore-at-Cemaes-Bay.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Anglesey was named the UK\u2019s best British island(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Off the mainland&#8217;s northwest coast is the island of Anglesey, which was just recently named the UK\u2019s best British island by <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/travel\/destinations\/europe\/united-kingdom\/best-british-islands-ranked\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The Telegraph<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Sitting around an hour 50 minutes from Greater Manchester and an hour and a half from Cheshire, the island is known for its attractive 125-mile long shoreline and historic sites including the 13th century masterpiece Beaumaris Castle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The area offers a much slower pace of life and has been previously recognised as&#8217; one of the happiest places to live in the UK&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Houses in Anglesey sold for an average price of \u00a3257,742 over the last year, Rightmove&#8217;s latest data says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The majority of properties sold in the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of \u00a3344,635. Terraced houses sold for an average of \u00a3164,634, whilst semi-detached properties sold for around \u00a3215,545.<\/p>\n<p>What you can buy in Abersoch and Anglesey<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Gwel-Y-Mor-Bull-Bay-House2-Anglesey-Gascoigne-Halman.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>(Image: Gascoigne Halman)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Gascoigne Halman is currently marketing two developments in these areas, and say they\u2019ve had lots of enquiries from a mixed demographic including house hunters from Greater Manchester and Cheshire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Situated on the former site of the Bull Bay Hotel, Tai Porth Llechog on Anglesey\u2019s northern coastline is made up of three detached homes, a dormer bungalow and nine luxury apartments priced from \u00a3275,000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It offers a wide range of &#8216;high-spec&#8217; accommodation designed to make the most of the area\u2019s panoramic views.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The detached homes feature an &#8216;upside-down&#8217; design with living spaces on the first floor to make the most of the sweeping sea views, as well as boasting large balconies, open-plan layouts and floor-to-ceiling windows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The development\u2019s elevated position ensures uninterrupted sea views and the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) adds to its appeal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All properties at Tai Porth Llechog must be sold as secondary residences or holiday homes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Abersoch-4-Gascoigne-Halman.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Inside the property for sale in Abersoch(Image: Gascoigne Halman)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Meanwhile, Waters Reach in Abersoch is nothing short of a dream coastal home. This five-bed detached house sits on a prime half-acre plot with 180-degree views over the Cambrian Mountains, St Tudwal\u2019s Islands and the famed Warren Beach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">With just under 3,000 sq ft of living space, the home features four spacious ground-floor bedrooms, three with sea views, two contemporary bathrooms and an expansive open-plan living area. Upstairs, a charming bedroom and sitting area with picture windows offer a private escape with unmatched vistas of the coastline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The property sits just moments from the sand, with Abersoch Inner Harbour beach just a two-minute walk away and the village itself is reachable on foot at low tide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">This home is on the market for \u00a33,000,000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Estate agents are seeing an influx of buyers looking to relocate, or buy second homes, in these coastal&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":229707,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5010],"tags":[748,2508,70077,4884,1269,11746,10003,16,15,1764],"class_list":{"0":"post-229706","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-wales","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-cheshire","10":"tag-dream-home","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-house-prices","13":"tag-north-wales","14":"tag-property-news","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-wales"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114778849308290258","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229706","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=229706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}