Knott Hill Lane, Delph, Oldham
- Land size
- 8.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Offering arguably the finest views in Saddleworth
- A substantial four bedroom detached stone farmhouse with double garage
- Nestling in approximately 8.5 acres of formal gardens and pasture land
- Potential for further development
- Very private rural location within walking distance of the charming village of Delph
Description
A beautifully situated four-bedroom detached stone built period home, enjoying some of the most impressive panoramic views in the Saddleworth area, overlooking the sought-after village of Uppermill, Saddleworth Golf Club and Aldermans Hill. This characterful and substantial stone-built residence dates back to the 18th century and was thoughtfully rebuilt in the late 1980s. It is set within approximately 8.5 acres of landscaped gardens and grazing land, offering an exceptional sense of space and seclusion.
The property is approached via a gated entrance with a long sweeping driveway and benefits from excellent commuter connections, with the M62 motorway just a 15-minute drive away, and Greenfield railway station providing direct services to Manchester Piccadilly in around 25 minutes. The charming village of Delph, with its range of local amenities, is also within a pleasant 15-minute walk.
The ground floor centres around a generous entrance hall with an ornate staircase, leading to a superb main lounge with an inglenook fireplace and open fire. A second large reception room enjoys dual-aspect mullioned windows, while the fitted kitchen includes integrated appliances. Additional ground floor features include a cloakroom/WC and access to an integral double garage with two electric up and over doors
To the first floor, a spacious landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms, all benefiting from far-reaching countryside views. The principal bedroom includes a dressing room and en-suite, with a second bedroom also featuring en-suite facilities. There are two further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom completes the accommodation.
Externally, the property is set within beautifully landscaped grounds, thoughtfully improved by the current owners to include manicured lawns, established hedging, flower beds, mature fruit trees and a vegetable plot. There is ample parking via a sweeping driveway with electric gates, along with a greenhouse. The surrounding grazing land is of good quality and wraps around the property, enhancing its sense of space and rural appeal.
There is potentially to build a stable block or planning could be sought for a further garage/outbuilding, subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-05
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 240 Homes with Land listings in North West England (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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 · available to 12% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Delph Primary School605 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 205
- Type
- Foundation school
- Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 232
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Diggle School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 169
- Type
- Foundation school
- St Chad's Church of England Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 269
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 209
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Saddleworth School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,444
- Type
- Academy converter
- Co-op Academy Strinesdale2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 761
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Oasis Academy Leesbrook3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,349
- Type
- Free schools
- Mossley Hollins High School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 894
- Type
- Academy converter
- E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy3.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 975
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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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