A rare, rural retreat requiring modernisation.
Grade II listed former watermill believed to be of 17th century origins with 18th century former working mill. The property is predominately of local Hornton stone (some brick) construction under pitch slate roof. The property continued to be a working mill until the early 20th century.
The property has been in the same ownership since 1971 over which time it has been maintained and enhanced, offering the owners the space to run their successful and expanding businesses. It is fair to say the property now offers the incoming purchaser the opportunity to modernise and improve further. Period features include open fireplaces, exposed timbers, window seats and shutters, flagstone flooring, four panel internal doors and the original mill workings, gearing, grain bins and wheel.
The property has evolved from what was once a working watermill to now comprise a fabulous, spacious family house offering considerable, yet versatile accommodation. Its internal configuration with two staircases would suit a large family or those looking for annexe/staff accommodation. Attached at one end is a range of traditional outbuildings, formerly stabling, laundry and stores and now offering scope for conversion/ alteration to other uses, subject to the relevant consents. The main house has extensive east facing gardens to the rear leading to an orchard area and grazing beyond. Walk to the south and you reach the top of the hill where there is a rear vantage point and lovely views.
Across the central courtyard is the former working mill, up until recently the hub of the business acting as offices and workshop. Again there is considerable scope to alter to create a substantial separate cottage/ annexe or home office, subject to the relevant consents. This in itself extends to approximately 2908 sq ft (GIA).
Beyond the former mill is the wheel house and mill race. There is an area of further hand-standing parking, gardens and grounds. Further on to the west is another paddock which rises up and over the hill to the north. Given the nature of the land and plethora of trees riven by the old mill race and mill
stream, this is a haven for birds and wildlife. In all about 16 acres.
The property stands in an unspoilt valley set back from the road. Other than a right of way over the first 125 metres of the driveway, there are no other rights of way/footpaths etc, thus maintaining privacy. Couple that with the fact the property sits centrally within its own land, and you do get a real sense of space, an environment to grow into; a place to make your own and stamp your identity on.
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I love the setting, the space and the privacy, all for a cool one and a half "mill"!
Nick RudgeProperty agent