A massive chimney steeped in history could be snapped up for a mere few thousand pounds. The 42-metre-tall brick mill chimney, nestled in Milford, Derbyshire, is set to go under the hammer on January 30, offering potential buyers a chance to own a slice of the country’s industrial past.
Milford forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, a village erected between 1780 and 1850 by the Strutt family to accommodate workers for their extensive, water-powered textile mills. The Grade II-listed structure was constructed in 1901 and was an integral part of the first mechanised cotton factories.
The 4m-wide chimney, which became redundant when the surrounding buildings were revamped, could serve as a “quirky studio” or advertising space due to its visibility from “miles around”, suggests SDL Property Auctions.
The tower in Milford, Derbyshire, can be seen for miles around – and would make a good advertising platform according to auctioneers
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Andrew Parker, an auctioneer and partner at Chilwell-based SDL Property Auctions, said: “Our team have had years of experience of selling unusual lots, from nuclear bunkers to Welsh reservoirs, but this has to be one of the most extraordinary properties we have ever auctioned.
“It has already attracted significant interest from industrial history enthusiasts, keen to own their own fascinating piece of heritage. I think we are all intrigued to see who will buy this imposing structure – and what they will do with it.”
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The chimney is set to be auctioned off in one of SDL’s online auctions on Thursday, January 30, with a guide price of over £5,000, reports Derbyshire Live.
Plenty of people were quick to comment on how it could quickly turn into a money pit given its age and unique shape. But some people fell in love with it, with one person saying: “Yes please! I love it! ” Echoing this sentiment, another remarked, “Would make a great Grand Designs project.”