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Glen Royd, Rochdale, OL12

North West

£240,000

Listed on 22/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Terraced
Area
1380 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Glen Royd offers a unique opportunity to purchase a spacious four-bedroom family home, available for the first time in approximately 40 years. This property, which comes with no onward chain, is set in a distinctive garden environment that enhances its character and charm. Historically linked to the Ings Lane School-Chapel, this home carries a rich narrative that adds to its appeal. Spread over three floors, the accommodation features four bedrooms, providing ample flexibility for family living, guests, or home offices. The generous entrance area creates an immediate sense of scale, while the diamond leaded windows contribute to the property's distinctive character. The home is in need of renovation and modernisation, presenting an exciting opportunity for the new owner to restore and personalise it to their taste while preserving its unique features. Outside, the property boasts its own garden area along with shared communal spaces maintained by friendly neighbours, fostering a welcoming community atmosphere. Practical amenities include private parking at the rear and a garage that can serve as secure parking or additional storage. Located in the OL12 7DY postcode, Glen Royd provides easy access to Rochdale town centre and local schools, making it ideal for families. With local transport links to Greater Manchester and beyond, this property combines space, history, and potential in a sought-after location.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £240,000, this four-bedroom home is offered at £174 per sq ft, around 24% below the local average—a strong price advantage for a buyer looking to take on a project. Its period stone frontage, diamond-leaded windows and three-floor layout give the renovation a distinctive starting point, while the well-kept garden, rear parking and garage add practical appeal. Bidding is not applicable: this is a private-treaty sale.

The photographed interiors are generally orderly but dated, with scope to refresh the kitchen and bathroom, flooring and decoration while retaining the character features. The all-in comparison using the renovation midpoint is £288,500 against an implied local average value of £315,951; that is a useful benchmark, not a GDV or a guaranteed resale margin. Staining around the loft-level roof-window reveals is worth investigating as part of the works.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom, and update flooring and decoration across the photographed rooms.
  • Make the most of the three-floor, four-bedroom layout for family living, home working or hobbies while preserving the period fireplaces and diamond-leaded windows.
  • Enjoy a well-maintained garden setting, with private rear parking, a garage and useful cellar storage.

Key risks

  • Staining around the loft-level roof-window reveals should be investigated to establish the cause and any repair needed.

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Location

Glen Royd, Rochdale, OL12
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

    1.0 miles

    Tram · Rochdale

  • Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)

    1.4 miles

    Tram · Rochdale

  • Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)

    1.4 miles

    Tram · Newbold

  • Rochdale Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Rochdale

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

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£981
Based on a loan of £180,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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