'We bought this 150-year-old house in Greater Manchester for £495,000... then found a secret room'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhen it comes to buying a property, house hunters have to choose whether they'd prefer a new-build or an old house. Whilst there are pros and cons to both, many people who opt for a period property do so because of their original features, charm and character.
Married couple Becky and Chris Quirk had just finished renovating their new-build home and thought they were settled, but Becky had always dreamed of buying an older house.
It was only when a 150-year-old Victorian property came up for sale on Manchester Road - a street she had always admired - that the couple took the plunge and made an offer.
The pair bought the five-bed semi-detached house in Swinton, Salford in October 2022 for £495,000 and, since then, they have been renovating it bit by bit to turn it into their forever home - and uncovered a secret room in the process. READ MORE: House hunters put off by 'disturbing' detail inside £900k Manchester house Becky, 36, spoke to the Manchester Evening Newsas part of our Where I Live series.
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