NEW ROOTS FOR ROCHDALE HAIRDRESSERS

AFTER 30 years in their hairdressing salon, Veronica and Brian Hatcher can’t wait to enjoy all the fringe benefits of a brand new home in Rochdale.

For the well known local couple are hanging up their scissors, selling their shop and retiring to a new home at Rowland’s Healey Fold, in Shawclough.

The stylish professionals were looking for a more manageable place in which to spend their twilight years and loved the warm feeling and great facilities of the three-bedroom Brittany mews.

Having lived in Rochdale for more than 40 years, Veronica and Brian wanted to stay within their local area and were delighted when Rowland began building just yards away from their salon.

“We’d been looking at a few older style houses in the area but were not convinced they were right for us. When Healey Fold started taking shape we went to look around the Brittany and it suited us perfectly,” said Veronica.

“It’s got all the room we need so our family can come and stay and the added convenience of a downstairs cloakroom. We’ve never had a new build home before and are looking forward to not having to worry about maintenance costs and benefiting from lower energy bills.
“It was important for us to be close to all the local amenities and at Healey Fold, we’ve got everything we need close at hand. We’ll be taking the family walking in Healey Dell Nature Reserve and hopping on the bus to get to town. We’re delighted with our new home and looking forward to a relaxing retirement.”

Located on Shawclough Road, in Shawclough, Healey Fold features a collection of three-bedroom mews homes and four-bedroom townhouses - the type of quality, affordable property in such great demand from local people.

The Brittany is one of Rowland’s most popular housetypes, appealing to buyers across the board, from professionals aspiring to an impressive starter home, to young families desiring improved living space and specification to older couples like Veronica and Brian looking to downsize without compromise.

The property comprises an open-plan kitchen and dining area, separate lounge and downstairs cloakroom, en-suite to master bedroom and a generous sized garden. Current prices start from £159,995.

A selection of three and four-bedroom townhouses are also available. Buyers can choose from a four-bedroom Rochefort, which utilises roof space for a self-contained master bedroom and en-suite, or the three-storey Toulon, which features three bedrooms on the top floor, living space on the first floor and an additional bedroom or study, plus shower room on the ground floor. Current prices start from £205,995.

Rowland has a 15 year track record of providing people with a clear and easy buying experience and currently has a number of ways to help people move. Whether it’s money for a deposit, taking your old home in part exchange, paying for legal fees or providing a 100% mortgage, there should be no barrier to a new home in Rochdale.

A three-bedroom show home, a view home and a sales information centre are open from 10.30am to 5pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and until 5.30pm on weekends. For further information on Rowland’s current support packages contact 01706 657 018 or visit www.rowland.co.uk