The ground Floor of the prominent Grade II-listed Dye House at Milford Mills, The Bridge, Belper DE56 0RR has been let.
Left to right Helen, Chris and Dan
Omeeto acted as letting agents for the 1,650 sq ft (153.3 sq m) ground floor unit occupying a highly visible roadside position with frontage onto the A6. The space features impressive arched ceilings and an attractive courtyard.
The new occupier of the Ground Floor at the Dye House is Helen Butcher of The Chapter House (Milford) Ltd, who plans to open a welcoming independent coffee shop and bookstore. The proposed layout includes lounge seating, poseur tables and social/function space for approximately 50 covers in total, creating a vibrant community hub.
The Dye House, along with the Milford Mills site, had previously stood empty for around 25 years and as part of the regeneration scheme, extensive renovation works have been undertaken by landlord Chevin Group Holdings, to this historic building, bringing it back into a habitable state and preserving it for generations to come.
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Chris Wright of www.Omeeto.co.uk, who handled the letting, said: “We are thrilled to have secured this deal to Helen Butcher. Her exciting plans for The Chapter House will greatly enhance the vibrancy and vitality of Milford village, providing a fantastic new destination for both new residents and the wider community. Omeeto also let the first floor last year to Bloom Reformer Studio Milford. The two uses will complement each other perfectly, enhancing the overall offer for residents and visitors.”
Helen Butcher of the Chapter House commented "I am excited to be part of the regeneration project and I look forward to opening The Chapter House this winter, bringing life back into the former Dye House. The Chapter House will be more than just a bookshop & cafe; it will also host creative workshops and events to help people find new hobbies & connections, in a place that brings people together.
Dan Stack of Chevin Group Holdings commented: “We are delighted to see the Dye House now back in use and to have secured such a high-quality tenant. The Chapter House on the ground floor will work beautifully alongside Bloom Reformer Studio upstairs to create a real community hub in the heart of Milford and is another big step forward for the Milford Mills Regeneration Project.”
Located just seven miles north of Derby city centre, Milford Mills occupies a picturesque spot in the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled within an idyllic landscape, the Dye House is at the Gateway to a new Development by Wavensmere Homes providing 69 premium homes on a former Mills Site dating back to 1780. The former mills were among the world’s first mechanised industrial spinning factories and the Wavensmere project includes the restoration of key historic features, to include the mill lade and former wheel pits.
Further details on the opening date will be announced in due course.
