A WARRINGTON estate agents has announced it is opening a Chapelford branch of the business.

Since it opened its first store in Stockton Heath seven years ago, Mark Anthony Estates has grown and become the 'highest-rated' in the town.

Covering primarily the south side of Warrington, owner Mark Bridge spoke of how the business has been slowly growing into the north of the town based on recommendations.

It has now revealed it is opening a branch in the former Explore Learning tutoring centre next to Sainsbury’s, Jeneric's takeaway and Sculpt Hair and Beauty.

“A chance came up which was an ideal opportunity to expand into the north of the town at the location in Chapelford,” he said.

"It has been a highly unusual year for the Warrington housing market with lots of rollercoasters, however with the year ending, the market appears to be stabilising.

"This is the ideal time to open a new branch.”

The company is hoping to double business in the next 12 to 18 months, and it will be looking to hire across Chapelford very soon.