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NORTH RIDGE

LEYLAND MILL LANE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER WN1 2SA

4 beds 2 baths 2,196 sq ft Listed 9 May 2022 (-1545d)

£750,000

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Property details

Floor area

204 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£750,000 Aug 2022

Price per m²

£3,676/m²

Local average

£434,475 (+72.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,471 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Characterful Detached Home
  • Circa 3127 Sq Ft
  • Beautiful Mature Gardens
  • Four Bedrooms/ Three Reception Rooms
  • On the Edge of Haigh Country Estate

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

North Ridge is a beautiful, elegant, characterful historic property, believed to have been originally built in the late 1930's, set within the Haigh Country Estate and offering a spacious family home. Lovingly cared for by the current owners and situated on the edge of this semi-rural area and green belt location, overlooking countryside and yet within walking distance of the many facilities the WN1 area has to offer, this beautiful property is an absolute treasure. The property rests on an extensive plot consisting of approximately an acre of established wraparound gardens, filled with mature and colourful planting.

The accommodation, which extends to approximately 3127 sq. ft briefly comprises of a covered entrance porch with an impressive solid front door, with tiled floor, leading into the beautiful original oak panelled reception hall. With a stunning returning original and carved staircase rising to the first floor and a large half landing window flooding the room with light. From the hallway there is access into the grand dining room, featuring double front facing windows and a traditional fireplace, an ideal room for entertaining guests. The main lounge with windows to all aspects extends the length of the home. is flooded with light and is an elegant room in which to enjoy the unrivalled location and the grounds beyond; centred around an impressive stone hearth. A further light, bright sitting room, warmed by a further fireplace and adjacent to the farmhouse kitchen, has direct access into the additional garden room via double doors and truly a room in which to admire the unique and exceptionally private location. The ground floor is completed with a cosy farmhouse kitchen featuring an extensive range of units and with contrasting worksurfaces and incorporating a sink, a Rangemaster range cooker, integrated fridge and freezer and dresser units. The room provides space for informal dining, and tiled flooring creating a warm and cosy space and there is further access into the cellar area which is ideal for larger storage and wine store and housing the laundry facilities and boiler. A handy ground floor cloakroom completes the ground floor.

The first floor reveals four excellent bedrooms and two bathrooms, and an additional shower, providing ample space to accommodate a family. Each of the bedrooms provides aspects either over the gardens and grounds or the pretty approach lane to the property. The master bedroom overlooks the front gardens and includes large built in wardrobes and access in to the large en suite with provides a bath with overhead shower, vanity wash hand basin, bidet and w.c. There is easy access into the family bathroom which includes a large walk in shower with glass screen, wash hand basin and w.c This room is completed with tasteful tiling. Bedrooms two and three also offer additional wardrobes or storage, whilst the final bedroom is currently fitted with study furniture.

Externally, the grounds and gardens are equally in keeping with the style and era of the beautiful home. The property is approached along a quiet country lane leading to the front of the home and the property is accessed via its own private tree lined driveway. Due to the properties elevated position a detached garage is situated at street level. The mature established gardens encompass the property and include a large stone patio to the side and rear of the home enjoying the beautiful views over the Douglas Valley. Creative planting and established trees compliment this lovely outdoor space. The property's location is semi-rural, yet not isolated, as the home offers excellent access to shops, countryside walks, Haigh Country Estate and local facilities including Wigan Golf Club, just a short drive away. Beautiful countryside surrounds North Ridge, with views over its own gardens to the front and Haigh Estate to the rear.

Viewings of this delightful home, which is the perfect forever home are now welcomed.

Listed by

Standish

Tracy Phillips Estates Limited

Reference: 96562105

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 14/04/2022

Expiry date: 13/04/2032

Current heating cost: £1,444/year

Potential heating cost: £1,329/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,965

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£65)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/08/2022 (3 years ago) £750,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
PORTELET MARYLEBONE PLACE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2NS £635,000 17/10/2025 Detached
MARIEBONNE HOUSE MARYLEBONE PLACE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2NS £1,050,000 28/02/2025 Detached
Same street THE CEDARS LEYLAND MILL LANE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2SA £605,000 02/12/2022 Detached
4 THE WOODLANDS, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2NR £560,000 11/10/2022 Detached
SPRINGBURN MARYLEBONE PLACE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2NS £1,125,000 15/09/2022 Detached
18 BROCK MILL LANE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2NZ £495,000 02/08/2022 Detached
LEYLAND MILL FARM 5 HALL LANE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2SE £420,000 30/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £605,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £714,167 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 32.5%
10y growth 78.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wigan. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3%
5y (index) 28.4%
10y (index) 66.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wigan. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £670/mo
Realistic £744/mo
Optimistic £818/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wigan.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wigan: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Leyland Mill Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wigan Lane/Milton Grove 0.1 miles
Bus stop Wigan Lane/Woodfield School 0.2 miles
Shop Mesnes Road News 0.5 miles
Shop Johnson Hair Group 0.5 miles
Train station Hall Drive 1.0 miles
Train station Walker Gardens 1.2 miles
Hospital Leigh Health Centre 6.3 miles
Hospital Bolton Hospice 7.7 miles
University Edge Hill University 10.0 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Woodfield Primary School Primary 0.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.7 miles Good — 4 Jul 2018
Mab's Cross Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 10 May 2022
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Outstanding — 23 May 2023
Douglas Valley Nursery School Nursery 0.9 miles Outstanding — 27 Dec 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.1%
Max investor price (0.8%) £93,000
Target investor price (1%) £74,400
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).