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The Corner House, Mile End Lane

North West

£1,250,000

Listed on 23/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
4629 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered with no onward chain, this substantial detached period house occupies a prominent corner plot of around 0.3 acres. The listing describes approximately 3,500 square feet of accommodation, with a further combined 1,000 square feet across the basement and loft. Its original character includes a feature staircase, wall panelling, parquet flooring, deep skirtings, cornicing and a gallery landing. The accommodation includes four reception rooms, five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and four separate WCs. A kitchen is positioned off the morning room, with a walk-in pantry and utility area. Outside, a detached double garage and large driveway provide parking, while an enclosed courtyard gives access to a workshop and several store rooms. The house retains many period details and offers scope for updating to suit a buyer’s requirements. The listing notes nearby primary and secondary schools, including Great Moor Infant and Junior School and Stockport Grammar School. EPC rating D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The Corner House combines substantial family-sized space with a distinctive period character: the staircase, timber panelling, fireplaces and decorative ceilings give it a strong starting point, while the established grounds, driveway and detached garage add to its appeal. At £1.25m, the asking price is about 10% below the local average per square foot, making the acquisition price a clear opportunity for a buyer looking to create value through modernisation.

The visible project is a medium-scale refresh, with dated kitchen and bathroom finishes, carpets and decoration offering scope to bring the interiors up to date while retaining the original features. The £55,000–£105,000 renovation range indicates the scale of the work; the basement, loft and outbuildings may offer further possibilities, subject to inspection and feasibility. The overall score is 65/100, grade C: a promising character-led project, with the economics still requiring careful budgeting.

Key opportunities

  • Update the dated kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and decoration while preserving the house’s distinctive timber detailing, fireplaces and decorative ceilings.
  • Make use of the generous reception rooms and spacious bedrooms to shape a flexible five-bedroom family home.
  • Explore the potential of the basement, loft, workshop and store rooms, subject to condition, permissions and feasibility.

Key risks

  • Budget and programme for a medium-scale refurbishment, allowing for the dated finishes across several rooms and the possibility that work to hidden services or less-visible areas may add scope.

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Location

The Corner House, Mile End Lane
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Woodsmoor Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Woodsmoor

  • Davenport Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Davenport

  • Hazel Grove Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Hazel Grove

  • Stockport Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Stockport

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£4,722
Based on a loan of £937,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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