Manor Farm, Knowls Lane, Lees OL4 5RU
Listed 14 Jul 2026 · Oldham
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Key features
- Character Cottage
- In Need Of Renovation
- Large Plot With Potential Development
- For Sale By Modern Method Of Auction - T&C's apply
- Subject To An Undisclosed Reserve Price
- Buyers Fees Apply
About this home
A Rare Grade II Listed Character Cottage with Exceptional Restoration and/or Development Potential. An Outstanding Restoration and Development Opportunity. Manor Farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed cottage occupying a substantial plot in a semi-rural location on Knowls Lane, Lees, Oldham. Offered for sale by Modern Method of Auction with a starting bid of £275,000 (plus reservation fee) is this Three Bedroom Character Cottage for sale with NO CHAIN therefore VACANT POSSESSION on completion. There has been historic planning permission granted in 2013 (ref PA/333851/13 with Oldham Council) for two dwellings on the plot. Internally the property is full of original features and is generously proportioned and offering a fantastic blank canvas for modernisation and improvement. The living space comprises porch, lounge, kitchen/diner and separate sitting/dining room to the ground floor, whilst to the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Requiring complete renovation throughout, this characterful period property offers purchasers the chance to restore a historic home to its former glory while benefiting from the generous surrounding grounds and significant future potential. The site has previously benefited from planning permission for the construction of two separate dwellings (subject to purchasers making their own enquiries regarding current planning status and doing their own due dilligence), making Manor Farm an exciting proposition for developers, investors, or those seeking to create a unique family estate.
Porch - 1.65m x 1.68m (5'5" x 5'6") Kitchen/Diner - 4.14m x 4.44m (13'7" x 14'7")
Lounge - 5.38m x 4.17m (17'8" x 13'8") Sitting/Dining Room - 6.5m x 2.57m (21'4" x 8'5")
Landing - 2.84m x 0.66m (9'4" x 2'2")
Bedroom - 2.74m x 4.34m (9'0" x 14'3")
Bedroom - 2.49m x 4.32m (8'2" x 14'2")
Bedroom - 2.06m x 4.37m (6'9" x 14'4")
Bathroom - 3.12m x 3.15m (10'3" max x 10'4" max) Auctioneers Comments This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional. Additional Information TENURE: - Freehold (Solicitor to confirm details). COUNCIL BAND: D - Please note these are subject to change occasionally, so we advise you make your own checks with the local council prior to completion. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment with the agents.
Agents Note Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars they are for guidance purposes only. Potential buyers should fully investigate any issues that maybe personally important to them prior to completion. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements. Fixtures and Fittings stated as included in the property are based on achieving the asking price.
Property details
- Property type
- Cottage
- Size
- 1,221 sq ft / 113 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Patio, Private garden
- Heating
- Gas
- Broadband
- None
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
Floorplan
Location
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- Mossley Station1.5 mi
- Oldham Mumps Station1.7 mi
- Greenfield Station2.0 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in OL4 over the last 12 months: terraced £170k · semi-detached £250k · detached £373k · flat £150k.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in OL4
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Kirkham Property, Chadderton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 14 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 14/07/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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