
Lower Lane, Chinley, SK23

- SIZE
3,562 sq ft
331 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Significant Freehold Chinley Landmark
- Substantial Footprint: Over 3,500 sq. ft. of Versatile Internal Space
- Prime Development Potential - Subject to Planning & Approvals
- Independent Retail Unit with Income Potential
- Commuter-Friendly Location: Short Walk to Chinley Station
- Gateway to the Peak District
- Tax Band TBD
- 360 Tour & 3D Floor Plan Available
Description
The Next Chapter for a Chinley Landmark
1 Lower Lane, Chinley, SK23 6BE | Over 3,500 Sq Ft of Pure Potential
Some buildings define a village, and the former Co-operative Society building at 1 Lower Lane is undoubtedly one of them. For nearly half a century, it has been the home of Jackson Carpets, but its story goes back much further, to an era of high-quality early 20th-century craftsmanship.
Standing as a proud, detached landmark, this property isn't just a "unit"; it’s a massive, approximately 3,562 sq. ft. blank canvas. Whether you are a developer looking for a high-yield conversion or a private buyer dreaming of a "Grand Design" style home on the edge of the Peak District, the scale here is genuinely breath-taking.
Space to Breathe, Room to Build
The beauty of this building lies in its proportions. In a village where space is at a premium, 1 Lower Lane offers three floors of expansive, versatile volume:
The Showroom (Ground Floor): Imagine an open-plan living space. With windows on multiple sides and incredible natural light, this floor has the "wow factor" usually reserved for urban loft conversions.
The Workshop (Ground Floor): The 43ft internal garage is a rare find. It offers secure, multi-car parking for a collector or the perfect foundation for a sprawling garden apartment or wellness suite.
The Loft (Second Floor): Tucked away at the top of the building, this floor offers characterful angles and quiet corners, perfect for a penthouse master suite that feels worlds away from the village below.
The Shop (Ground Floor): A separate shop front ideal as an income generator with it’s independant facilities or options to incorporate into the main building.
A Location Without Compromise
Situated just a short stroll from Chinley railway station, you have direct links to the centres of Manchester and Sheffield, yet the trails of the Peak District National Park are practically on your doorstep. It’s the ultimate "best of both worlds" location for a flagship home or a premium residential development, subject to necessary planning and approvals.
With plumbing already established on all three levels and a well maintained exterior, the "heavy lifting" has been done. This is a rare chance to take a piece of Chinley’s history and turn it into something extraordinary.
Parking - Garage
A multi-car parking space or storage with direct access to the main building.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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