The Secret Valley, Hopefold Drive, Worsley, M28
- Land size
- 1.6 acres
Key Features
- Stunning Parcel of Land Located in Worsley
- Approximately 1.6 Acres of Beautiful Gardens
- Extremely Rare Opportunity to Purchase
- No Chain Involved - Early Viewing Strongly Advised
Description
Welcome to the Secret Valley. A beautiful haven of stunning green space located just off Manchester Road in the highly favored area of Worsley.
This wonderful parcel of land, also known as The Land at Whittlebrook Reservoir is approximately 1.6 acres and is situated between the residential roads of Hopefold Drive and The Reach in the much sought after area of Worsley, Manchester. This stunning plot is accessed via The Reach and feature wide open areas laid to lawn alongside a variety of seating areas, ideal for relaxing and al-fresco entertaining. The property also enjoys stunning landscaped areas and mature woodland which include extensive shrubs and trees, with open green spaces leading down to the private lake. This is a tranquil haven for a wide variety of wildlife and a beautiful serene backdrop over the picturesque water.
This location boasts a host of local amenities including well-regarded schooling and a wide range of local shops and eateries. A major hospital and large retail outlets, including the Trafford Centre, are only a short distance away. With major transport links nearby, including tram and train networks and the M6, M60, M61 and M62 motorways, this is the ideal setting for easy commuting to central Manchester, Media City, Salford Quays, Bolton, Preston, Bury, Warrington and Liverpool.
Rarely do opportunities such as this become available to purchase on the open market and as such, an early viewing is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.
Garden
Approximately 1.6 acres of beautiful open green space.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-23
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 65 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Paul's CofE Primary School160 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 226
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Christ The King RC Primary School176 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 234
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Paul's CofE Primary School618 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 355
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Mesne Lea Primary School694 metresOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Academy converter
- James Brindley Community Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 239
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Co-op Academy Walkden817 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,414
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Lowry Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 884
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Kearsley Academy1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 768
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Ambrose Barlow RC High School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,078
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Star Salford Academy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 389
- Type
- Free schools
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 3.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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Miller Metcalfe, Worsley
78 Manchester Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3LN









