It is a short distance from the Montgomery Worsted Mills, co-owned by Crabtree and his partner Arthur Patchett, who also lived nearby. The house had been built by Crabtree's father William, and remained in the family for a long time.
The residence was situated close to the Montgomery Worsted Mills, a business venture shared by Crabtree and his colleague Arthur Patchett, who lived in the surrounding area. This house, built by Crabtree's father William, had been held by the family for many years.