Diggle Mill, Diggle, Saddleworth

Originally dating back to circa 1845 is this sympathetically converted end town house at Diggle Mill. Immaculately presented to the market, with the current owner undertaking an complete overhaul to create a contemporary home within a period shell. Benefitting from a private driveway to the front, two double bedrooms and on the doorstep to some of the finest walking routes in Saddleworth.

 

Internally, this property comprises entrance hallway with doors to two double bedrooms (both fitted) and four piece bathroom. Stairs rise to a first floor landing with pull down ladder to a large boarded loft for storage. On the first floor you are greeted to the main living accommodation incorporating a bright lounge with dining area and separate modern fitted kitchen.

 

Outside, a block paved driveway is to the front for two cars along with a small lawn garden with side border.

 

This former woollen textile mill is perfect for those wanting a change in lifestyle, allowing the prospective purchaser to enjoy an abundance of walking routes amongst the surrounding countryside. The Pennine Bridleway trail is found just a stonesthrow away.

 

The current owner has lovingly updated and enhanced the property in recent years to create a modern finish throughout whilst retaining the charm associated with this historic building. A walk in condition home ideal for professional couples or as a first home.

 

Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the quality of finish throughout this stylish home. Call the Uppermill office today to arrange your viewing.

Accessed from a newly installed secure entrance door, you are greeted to the entrance hallway. With fitted carpeting, vertical radiator, useful storage cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor.

With fitted carpeting, radiator, fitted wardrobes, large double glazed window with fitted blind.

With dual aspect large double glazed windows and fitted blinds, this bedroom also benefits from fitted wardrobes and fitted carpeting. Heated by a radiator.

A four piece bathroom suite. Comprising low level wc, hand wash basin, panelled bath, separate walk in shower with screen. The bathroom is fully tiled with radiator and extractor fan.

With fitted carpeting. Access to the loft is via a hatch with retractable ladder, a large loft space which has been boarded out for storage and has a light.

A beautifully appointed open plan room. With dual aspect double glazed large windows with exceptional outlook to the surrounding countryside. The lounge area is carpeted with a radiator and tv point, whilst the dining area has laminate flooring, radiator and a bespoke built storage unit with space for a home office setup. Tall ceiling height adds a spacious feel to this room.

Featuring a modern fitted kitchen with a host of fitted wall and base units and coordinating work surfaces. Appliances include electric cooker, four ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood, 1 1/2 sink with drainer unit with splash back tiling. The kitchen is also plumbed for a washing machine and dishwasher with space for a fridge/freezer. A large double glazed window provides a beautiful backdrop to look out on whilst cooking. The Vaillant combi boiler is stored within a wall unit.

A small lawn is found to the front with drystone wall boundary. Parking is by means of a block paved, double width driveway to the front for two vehicles. Further visitor spaces are a short walk away.

TENURE: Leasehold, 999 year lease from 2012 - Solicitor to confirm.

GROUND RENT: £250 per annum.

SERVICE CHARGE: n/a

COUNCIL BAND: C (£1991.01 per annum.)

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment via Kirkham Property.

Diggle Mill was an extensive woollen textile mill complex comprising a mill house, wheelhouse, spinning block and single storey storage sheds. Located in close proximity to Diggle Brook and some 50ft higher up from the mill is a mill pond. Built between 1845-1847 by William Broadbent, the site was initially a water powered mill which later added steam power. The waterwheel was dismantled in 1924 with the mill closing 10 years later.

 

The first mention of Diggle Mill on the Census Returns was in 1986 where at least twenty people were shown as living at the mill, all engaged in jobs connected to the woollen cloth production. Around 1871 the mill was taken over by G. Lawton and Sons, where wool manufacturing continued. By the end of the 19th century, the mill was shown as containing 10,608 spindles and 138 looms which increased slightly over the next thirty years when by 1925 capacity was at 11,000 spindles and 170 looms.

 

In 1924 the waterwheel was dismantled and between 1935-1971 the structure of the mill has begun to decline and became unsafe. The top two floors and loft were removed and the structure was re-roofed. In the late 20th century the open courtyard formed by the single storey weaving sheds and the mill was roofed over, forming a single storey high room that was fitted with an overhead crane running the full length of the mill. Beyond this new tall room a stone footed structure with corrugated metal clad walls was constructed, around 1995, and attached to the southern gable of the mill and the mill was converted to sheet metal processing.

 

Following the closure of the mill, the site was extensively redeveloped into residential properties, forming a small collection of townhouses and apartments.