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"Melissa Berry Estates as delighted to bring to the sales market this modern three bedroom semi detached property which is offered for sale via Bury Councils Affordable Housing Scheme.

Greenside Avenue off George Street , is just off Bury New Road in the heart of Sedgley Park, so extremely convenient for all the amenities and attractions that Sedgley Park has to offer.

In addition to this it is literally 5 minutes away from Prestwich village centre with its increasingly eclectic mix of bars, cafes and restaurants together with its many independent and corporate retailers is literally only a short walk away. Manchester City Centre is about 15 minutes away and is easily accessible by either car, bus or tram and for those needing to travel further afield, the M60 M62 M66 motorway networks are all on the Prestwich Whitefield border at junction 17 of the M60.

The property was built in 2022, is double glazed with gas central heating and integrated kitchen appliances making this the ideal move in property and has convenient off road parking to the front and side and a small garden to the front.

As we enter the property there is a small vestibule with access to the guest wc and living room.

The bright and spacious living room is neutrally decorated with a feature window overlooking the front of the property.

With access to the bright and spacious open plan kitchen Diner you will find a comprehensive range of wall and floor units and integrated appliances offering ample cooking and storage space. The dining area boasts French doors leading to the rear garden.

On the first floor you will find the master bedroom overlooking the rear of the property with en suite housing a double shower and tiled walls and floor. Second bedroom which is a good double size and a smaller third bedroom. The family bathroom which has a modern suite with wall hung wash hand basin and modern back to the wall wc with chrome flush plate, half tiled walls and tiled floor.

Occupancy Criteria to apply to purchase this property

Applicants do not have to be first time buyers.
All applicants must

register on the Affordable Housing Scheme by completing the online application form via the following link Council s Affordable Housing Scheme.
have been living within the Borough Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Tottington, Ramsbottom or Bury for at least the last six months consecutively if they pay council tax to Bury Council they will be resident in the Borough .
have no current or former rent arrears with the Council or history of anti social behaviour.
agree to use the property as their own main home. They must live in the property throughout ownership and it cannot be rented out.
not own any other property applications from homeowners will only be accepted if they can demonstrate that they are in the process of selling their current home e.g. they have a buyer for their current home .
Not be able to afford to buy the property at its full market value see example in the financial criteria section below .
Applicants may apply for a property which has one bedroom more than they need. For example, a single person or a couple can apply for a two bedroom property. An applicant or couple with one child minimum can apply for a three bed property. An applicant or couple with two children minimum can apply for a four bed property. Please note, one bedroom will be allocated to children of the same sex maximum of 2 per room . One bedroom will be allocated to children of the opposite sex up to the age of 10 years old maximum of 2 per room .
An additional bedroom will be allocated to an applicant who is 20 weeks pregnant or more. The applicant will be required to provide a copy of their Maternity Certificate Mat B1 to confirm the pregnancy.

Financial Criteria

In order to confirm an applicant s financial eligibility, multiply their gross annual income by 4 if they are a single applicant or, by 3.5 if making a joint application. As long as this figure plus all savings, capital investments including property and business, equity from the sale of an existing property etc is at or above the discounted price but less than the full market value of the property the applicant s will be eligible.

All household income, savings, investments, gifts including deposit monies and capital from the sale of an existing property must be included in the financial assessment. This will be checked and verified by an independent financial advisor to ensure that all income and capital has been declared by the applicant s in the calculation above."