Marple corn mills was advertised to let in the Stockport Advertiser on 12th April 1850 and was occupied by Brindleys. The mill was powered by a 25 hp steam engine fed from a 30 hp boiler and the equipment included, 6 pairs of French stones and 2 pairs of grey stones, with all the necessary machinery and apparatus. Also to let were a good dwelling house (Bleak House), stable, cowhouse, gighouse and other outbuildings. It was stated that the mill might, with inconsiderable outlay, be converted to a manufacturing process. By 1858 it had been let and was known as the Marple Mills Mineral Co.