The Building is a Landmark,
Reflecting Where Old Meets New.
Offers are invited for the freehold interest of Tulketh Mill.
Space: 292,572 Squre Foot
Floors: 5 Floors
Desk Capacity: Approximately 870 Desks Per Floor
Address: Tulketh Mill, Balcarres Road, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston PR2 2DY
Internet: Fibre Internet Available in Office Spaces And Meeting Rooms
Security: 24/7 Monitoring With Cctv and Comprehensive Security Systems
Amenities
Activities: Basic shell with car parking, bike racks, gym and a canteen.
Meeting Spaces: Four meeting rooms on the ground floor, a communal area, and a rooftop development space.
Services: Full-time reception, building manager, 200 parking spaces.
Food & Beverage: Several shops, including Tesco, Greggs, Subway, Dominoes and local fish & chips shops and pubs. There’s a row of 6 shops out the front of the building: Tesco, Dominoes, St Bernards charity shop, Greg’s, Subway, Sue Ryder.
Architectural Features
The Mill showcases classic early 20th-century industrial architecture.
It features a durable red brick façade and a multi-storey design, typical of cotton mills, allowing for efficient material flow. Large windows provided essential natural light before electric lighting was common. Fireproofing was a priority, with cast iron columns and beams used to reduce fire risk in the flammable environment. The mill originally included a prominent chimney and water tower, vital for steam power and water supply, though the water tower has since been removed.
Grade 2 Listed: The building features a distinct turret (chimney), a significant architectural element which is listed.
Condition: The building has undergone significant renovation, including a new roof, drainage, windows, and facade. Structurally sound for the next 20 years with no additional structural work needed.
Preston, UK
Preston is in Lancashire, North West England, approximately halfway between Manchester and Blackpool. It’s well-connected by road (M6 motorway) and rail, with frequent trains to London, Manchester, and Scotland.
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London transport
2 hr 45 min – Train to London
4 hr 30 min – Driving to London
Manchester transport
45 mins – Train to Manchester
1 hr 15 min – Driving to Manchester
London transport
2 hr 45 min – Train to London
4 hr 30 min – Driving to London
Manchester transport
45 mins – Train to Manchester
1 hr 15 min – Driving to Manchester
London transport
2 hr 45 min – Train to London
4 hr 30 min – Driving to London
Bus Services
Stagecoach Routes:
23, 31 and 35
Train Services
Preston Railway Station,
About 1.5 Miles Away
Road Link
Located near the A583,
Providing Direct Access to Preston,
The M55 and M6 Motorways
Cycling / Walking
Nearby cycling routes and
Walking distances from residential
Areas like Ashton-On-Ribble
History
Tulketh Mill, a historic cotton mill, was constructed in 1905 during the Industrial Revolution. It was initially built for the Tulketh Spinning Company Ltd, a firm formed specifically to operate the mill, becoming a key employer in Preston, providing jobs to hundreds of workers, including many women and children, who operated the spinning machines.
During its peak in the early 20th century, Tulketh Mill was a significant player in the global cotton industry. However, both World Wars disrupted production, and the industry faced challenges from global competition and synthetic fibres. Post-World War II, the decline of the British cotton industry accelerated. Tulketh Mill ceased cotton spinning in the 1960s and shifted to light industrial activities and warehousing.
In the early 2000s, Tulketh Mill was repurposed as a commercial space. Today, it stands preserved as a symbol of Preston's industrial heritage, now serving as office space in a transformed economic landscape. It has housed various businesses, including Littlewoods, Carphone Warehouse, TalkTalk, Capita. Today, it remains a prominent landmark steeped in local heritage.
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