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Greenacres Lodge, Greenacres Road, Oldham OL4

Land size
1.75 acres
Bedrooms
12
Bathrooms
11

Key Features

  • Substantial Detached Villa
  • Generous Living Accommodation
  • Fabulous Retained Character Features
  • Twelve Bedrooms
  • Eight Reception Rooms
  • Steeped in History
  • Superb Mix of Original and Modern
  • Significant Grounds and Gardens
  • EPC -

Description

Introducing to the market a rare and unique opportunity to purchase this substantial twelve bedroom eight reception room Detached historic property standing within its own 1.75 acre private gated grounds. Nestled within the historic landscape of Greenacres, Oldham it stands as a distinguished example of 19th century architecture in heritage and character.

Meticulously and lovingly restored and maintained with many of the original features remaining in conjunction with contemporary modern family living.

A large versatile property representing a plethora of opportunities, such as :-

  • Combination of Apartments
  • Care/Respite home
  • Hospitality
  • Impressive Family Residence

Oozing charm and grandeur throughout this extraordinary property presents a rare opportunity to own a part of Oldham's history with privacy, luxury, and substantial living space, making it an exceptional find in today’s market.

A Glimpse into the Past

Greenacres Lodge rich history includes being a home for a prominent local mill owner James Waring. The lodges significance extends beyond its architectural charm, during the first world war it became a recuperation site for soldiers, reflecting its role in the community's wartime efforts. In 1927, the property transitioned into public ownership under Oldham Council and was later utilized as a residential home for people with learning difficulties until 2008.

  • Built in 1843

    The stone-built villa was originally constructed as a home for James Waring, a local mill owner.

  • First World War recuperation site

    During World War I, Greenacres Lodge was used as a recuperation site for soldiers.

  • Residential home

    Until April 2008, the lodge was a residential home for people with learning difficulties.

Location and Surroundings

Situated in the Greenacres area, the lodge benefits from its proximity to local amenities and transport links. The surrounding neighborhood is steeped in history, with landmarks such as the Greenacres Congregational Church, established in the 17th century, and the Grade II listed Greenacres Cemetery, opened in 1857. The area reflects Oldham's rich tapestry of industrial heritage and community development.

A Rare Opportunity

Greenacres Lodge presents a rare chance to own a piece of Oldham's history. Its storied past and architectural distinction make it an ideal candidate for those seeking a residence that combines historical significance with the charm of period features.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Leasehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-06-18

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 411 land-only listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£857,143 / acre
Regional Average (1+ acres) £27,958 / acre
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Leasehold Information

Annual Ground Rent
£6.5
Length of Lease
757 years remaining

Tenure is one layer. The full report checks the location itself: planning activity, flood history and heritage.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Heating, Double Glazing, Central Heating, Gas Central Heating
Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
No Wheelchair Access
Parking
Driveway, Off-Street Parking, Gated Parking
Garden
Patio, Private Garden, Terrace

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Littlemoor Primary School606 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    313
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hey-with-Zion Primary School670 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    281
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England/Methodist
  • St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy735 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    244
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Greenacres Primary Academy847 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    254
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy895 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Waterhead Academy512 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    761
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Oasis Academy Leesbrook0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,349
    Type
    Free schools
  • The Blue Coat CofE School1.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,702
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    975
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    950
    Type
    Free schools
    Faith
    Church of England

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Asda Oldham Huddersfield Road Supermarket, Oldham479 metres
Tesco Oldham Huddersfield Rd Extra, Oldham970 metres
Aldi Athens Way, Lees, Oldham0.6 miles

GP surgery

Springfield House409 metres

Pharmacy

Well480 metres

Hospital

Royal Oldham Hospital1.9 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden38 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Derker Rail Station (closed)1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Cotton Tree Close19 metres

Typical drive times

Lees3 min · 1.1 miles
Oldham7 min · 2.3 miles
Mossley9 min · 3.5 miles
Chadderton7 min · 3 miles
Manchester (city)27 min · 9.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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