WE all know that Bolton is home to some fantastic and affordable properties.
Most of them get snapped up quickly by eager buyers who are excited to get on the property ladder.
However, some properties can remain on the market for years at a time and don’t seem to attract the attention of buyers.
We have uncovered some of these properties- now is your chance to take a look inside them and judge for yourself why you think they have remained on the market for such a long period of time.
While they might have been on the market for a long time, these properties have a lot to offer- one of them could even be your next dream home.
Tom Parker, Consumer Spokesperson at Zoopla said: "If a property is taking longer than anticipated to sell, it often comes down to two factors: the asking price and the local market.
"We always recommend seeking advice from your estate agent to help drive the desirability of your listing - and being open to their feedback! If it's an issue with the interiors, it can pay dividends to clear the clutter and give the property a fresh lick of paint.
"Other times, it really does come down to patience; providing a property is priced accurately, and clean and tidy in appearance, there's no reason it shouldn't find a buyer."
From £1.5m properties, to a quaint two bedroom terraced house, here are five Zoopla properties which have been on the Bolton property market for the most amount of time:
Springbank, Greens Arms Road, Turton, Bolton
Price: £1,500,000
As it stands, this is one of the oldest property listings on Zoopla and it was first listed for sale in October 2015 for £1.8 million.
Since then, the price of the property has been reduced twice and £300,000 has been knocked off the initial asking price.
The eye-watering price point could be one reason as to why this property hasn’t been sold yet.
However, ‘Springbank home’ itself is a stunning four bedroom property with a Georgian aesthetic.
There are three buildings on the land, including the main house, the cottage and the barn (which could be converted into something entirely new).
The property has been given Grade II status and was once used as a Vicarage and Sunday school for St Anne’s Church.
Morris Green
Price: £165,000
This property has been on the market since August 2016. In 2018, the price of the property actually increased by £15,000.
The property has an impressive five bedrooms and is a fantastic price considering other five bedroom homes in the town can fetch over £300,000.
However, once you take a look inside you can see why buyers aren’t as eager to buy it; It is in need of a little work and modernisation.
However, it boasts grand features and some impressive Victorian furnishings which can be worked with.
Learn more about the property on Zoopla.
High Bank Lane, Lostock
Price: £1,250,000
This property was listed for sale on Zoopla back in August 2017 for £1.3m.
Since then the price has been reduced by £50,000.
The property itself is described as an “impressive detached residence” that is built to an “extremely high standard”.
It has an impressive five bedrooms and also boasts five bedrooms.
The kitchen has been fitted with modern furnishings with matching wall and base units.
However, the true focal point of the property is the master suite complete with an Orangery leading on from the bedroom.
Holmes Street
Price: £72,950
This two bedroom property is far below the average property price in Bolton (currently 164,907).
However, despite this it has remained on the market since September 2017 when it was prices at £85,000.
Since then, the price has been reduced by £12,050.
The house needs a bit of work and updating- but it could be a lovely place to live after some TLC.
The property also has a garden to the front of the property.
Upper Barne, Dunscar Fold, Egerton
£399,995
This “impressive” four bedroom property has been on the Zoopla market since November 2017.
Since then, the price has been slashed by £25,005.
The property has many character features and desirable aspects including a galleried landing, a large living room and even a dining room with a balcony.
The master bedroom has a range of ‘Hammond’ fitted wardrobes and even has its own ensuite shower room.
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