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Woodbottom Mill, Hollins Road, Todmorden, Calderdale

North West

£349,999

Listed on 22/05/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Barn Conversion

Features

  • Garden

Description

This former Woodbottom Mill presents a remarkable opportunity for acquisition, set in the idyllic canalside location of Walsden. Dating back to the 19th century, this historic cotton mill spans approximately 1,582 m² and is situated just over a mile from Todmorden town centre, with convenient access to Walsden railway station. The site is not only rich in industrial heritage but also offers substantial redevelopment possibilities to create modern residential units. Planning applications have previously established residential use on the site, with consent lapsed for the demolition of the existing warehouse to make way for 11 two-bedroom dwellings complete with on-site parking. While new planning submissions will be necessary, supporting documents including design statements and ecological reports are available to guide future development. The attractive stone-built mill features direct vehicular access from Hollins Road and a boundary alongside the Rochdale Canal, which holds potential for landscaping and private gardens. With walking proximity to local amenities and excellent transport links via the A6033 and M62, this property is ideal for a boutique housing project or mixed-use live/work space that maintains the character of the Calder Valley's industrial past.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

36out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

Woodbottom Mill is a substantial canalside conversion proposition, not a conventional house renovation: the photos show a debris-filled interior, staining and visible deterioration along the roof edges, with no finished residential accommodation. The stone mill, canal setting and access give the site a distinctive starting point, while its scale leaves room to shape a residential or mixed-use scheme. The listing cites an earlier residential proposal, but that consent has lapsed and current planning feasibility is not established.

The overall WHOTS score is 36/100 (E), reflecting the scale and uncertainty of the project and limited available economics data. The floor area needed to compare value against local £/sqf is missing, so value versus local prices cannot yet be judged; the listing also gives conflicting prices, with £349,999 in the snapshot and offers over £399,950 in the description.

Key opportunities

  • Reimagine the mill and its substantial site as a residential or mixed-use scheme, subject to establishing current planning feasibility.
  • Retain and make a feature of the existing stone industrial character, with the canal-side setting informing the design and amenity space.
  • Explore how the visible access and untended outdoor areas could support a considered site layout and landscaped setting.

Key risks

  • Debris-filled interiors, no finished residential accommodation and visible roof-edge deterioration make this a full-gut, site-scale programme; allow for substantial investigation and a long delivery timeline, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • Roof deterioration and internal staining are visible; the extent and underlying causes need investigation.
  • The cited residential consent has lapsed, so a new scheme would depend on current planning feasibility rather than an active approval.

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Location

Woodbottom Mill, Hollins Road, Todmorden, Calderdale
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Walsden Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Walsden

  • Todmorden Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Todmorden

  • Littleborough Rail Station

    4.0 miles

    Train · Littleborough

  • Smithy Bridge Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Smithy Bridge

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,430
Based on a loan of £262,499 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-12.5% since listed
£349,999£1(-0.0%)
22/07/2026
Current price
£350,000£49,950(-12.5%)
10/01/2026
£399,950Initial listing
28/10/2025

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