
Bollington, Lowerhouse Mill, SK10
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Key features
- Prominent historic mill building offering strong identity and character for a landmark mixed-use scheme in Bollington
- Attractive semi rural and waterside setting, ideal for promoting a premium residential lifestyle
- Close to the Middlewood Way, enhancing appeal for active lifestyles and sustainable travel
- Potential to create a high-quality building product focusing on strong heritage features
- Opportunity to incorporate complementary uses (e.g. café, workspace, wellness) to support a vibrant mixed-use community
- Sought-after semi-rural location within easy reach of Manchester, appealing to commuters and lifestyle buyers
- Proximity to outdoor destinations including Tegg's Nose Country Park, driving demand for lifestyle-led living
- Strong placemaking potential to deliver a distinctive, character-led development in one of Cheshire’s most desirable village settings
Description
For sale/ to let. Former industrial paper processing site comprising the original stone Grade II listed mill building and a range of modern ancillary warehouses and workshops.
The site may be suitable for residential/ mixed use redevelopment and all enquiries/ expressions of interest are welcome. Due to the varied nature of the scheme we are likely to collaborate and agree a workable scheme across a variety of separate investors.
Schemes currently under exploration include: residential; cafes/ community spaces; commercial office space; leisure/ gym/ wellness centre; hotel accommodation; specialist later life housing.
Short term letting is now available within the existing site, all enquiries welcome.
Lowerhouse Mill in Bollington was built in the early 19th century (around 1811?1818) as a cotton spinning mill during the Industrial Revolution. It later came under the ownership of Samuel Greg in 1832, who developed the surrounding area into a model industrial community known as ?Goldenthal? or ?Happy Valley.? Workers were provided with housing, education, and garden space, reflecting early Victorian ideas about improving living conditions for factory workers.
Over time, the mill adapted to changes in industry, moving from cotton spinning to paper processing and coating. Today, Lowerhouse Mill remains a Grade II listed building and a tribute to Bollington?s industrial heritage.
Lowerhouse Mill occupies a truly exceptional position in Bollington, combining rich industrial heritage with an enviable lifestyle setting. This historic mill, with its striking architecture and period character, sits close to the picturesque Macclesfield Canal and the Middlewood Way, a highly popular walking and cycling route connecting Bollington to surrounding towns. The property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy waterside surroundings alongside scenic views toward Tegg's Nose Country Park, making it ideal for those seeking both character and connection to nature.
The setting perfectly reflects Bollington?s reputation as a vibrant semi-rural community with a strong sense of identity and outdoor lifestyle. Residents can enjoy a unique blend of heritage and leisure, from canal-side walks and countryside trails to independent cafés and local amenities nearby. Lowerhouse Mill?s distinctive historic fabric, combined with its position at the heart of such a sought-after location, creates an outstanding opportunity for a lifestyle-led development that celebrates both its past and its surroundings.
Contact Us
3 separate agencies act collaboratively and jointly to provide expertise in the following areas: Bower Mattin Partnership Ltd for planning and architectural enquiries; Chris Hamriding Estate Agents for residential enquiries and Greenham Commercial for commercial enquiries. Full contact information is promoted within this listing.
Joe Mattin (planning and architectural enquiries)
For planning/ architectural enquiries contact: Joe Mattin Bower Mattin Partnership Ltd. Unit 20 Beechfield House, Winterton Way, Lyme Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 0LP joe.
Chris Hamriding (residential enquiries)
For residential enquiries contact: Chris Hamriding MARLA Chris Hamriding Estate Agents Congleton CW12 1BN
Chris Stubbs (commercial enquiries)
For commercial enquiries contact: Chris Stubbs BSc (HONS) MRICS Greenham Commercial 11 Market Place Macclesfield SK10 1EB
Bollington, Lowerhouse Mill, SK10
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Prestbury Station1.1 miles
- Adlington (Ches.) Station1.7 miles
- Macclesfield Station2.5 miles



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