Summary - ATHEY STREET MILL FLAT 8 ATHEY STREET MACCLESFIELD SK11 6QU
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Large character duplex one-bed, 0.5 mile to station — cost-effective commuter base.
Spacious duplex layout with open-plan living and kitchen island
Approximately 968 sq ft — larger than typical one-bed apartments
Short 0.5 mile walk to Macclesfield mainline station (fast to Manchester)
Residents’ off-street car park and UPVC double glazing
Long lease (~820 years) and low council tax (Band A)
Solid brick pre-1900 construction — likely no wall insulation
Area recorded with very high crime and local deprivation
Service charge ~£540; boiler and appliances untested
This duplex apartment offers generous, city-style living with an open-plan first-floor reception and a loft-style bedroom above. At about 968 sq ft it feels larger than many one-bed flats, with four large Georgian-style windows bringing good natural light and a practical kitchen island for everyday living and entertaining.
Practical features include UPVC double glazing, gas central heating via a Vokera combination boiler, and access to a residents’ off-street car park. The long lease (circa 820 years) and low council tax band A make this a cost-effective purchase compared with city-centre rents—particularly attractive for commuters using Macclesfield station (0.5 mile).
Important considerations: the building is a pre-1900 solid brick construction with no known cavity insulation, which may mean higher heating costs and future insulation work. The property is leasehold with a service charge of about £540 (described as below average), and it sits in an area recorded as having very high crime levels and local deprivation—factors to weigh for safety and resale. Services and appliances have not been independently tested.
This apartment will suit a first-time buyer or commuter seeking spacious, characterful accommodation near excellent rail links to Manchester. It offers strong practical value and scope for modest updating, but buyers should budget for potential heating/insulation improvements and consider location-related safety and amenity factors before committing.
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