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Despite falling out of use by the early 20th century, mill buildings remain a feature of rural and urban landscapes today. They have a lot to offer architecturally, thanks to their inherent character, high ceilings and spacious layouts, and therefore lend themselves very well to conversion into homes.
The beauty of a mill conversion, however, is about more than the building itself – it’s about its location. Mills were more often than not built on their own in rural but well-connected areas. Water mills have a special charm in that they sit alongside running water. Not only does the sound of water trickling down a mill stream or rushing into a mill pond relax even the busiest of minds, its presence normally means an array of wildlife.
Here is our selection of the finest mill conversions currently on the market:
Representing some of our earliest industrial buildings, mills are embedded within British architectural history.
Initially used for grinding grain, the number of mills increased rapidly during medieval and post-medieval times when they started to take on more industrial functions, such as cloth and paper manufacture.
Abbey Mill House
An exceptional Georgian family home dating back to 1798 with walled gardens overlooking Winchester cathedral
Colebrook Street, Winchester, Hampshire - Guide price £2,950,000
Mill House
A substantial former mill house in a riverside setting
Mill Lane, Linton, Cambridge - Guide price £1,250,000
Barnes Mill & Mill House
A tranquil Water Mill and Mill House in a city centre location with naturally landscaped grounds
Mill Vue Road, Chelmsford, Essex - Guide price £2,250,000
Melbury Abbas Mill
A stunning period former corn mill in a glorious rural location
Redmans Lane, Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset - Guide price £1,895,000
Stanbridge Mill
A picturesque mill house set in about 52 acres with cottages, guest accommodation and fishing on the River Allen
Gussage All Saints, Wimborne, Dorset - Guide price £5,250,000
The Lookout
A once in a lifetime granite mill with approved plans to create a contemporary home with extensive views in Guernsey
The Lookout, Moulin Du Valle, Vale - Guide price £2,950,000
Slapton Mill
A beautifully converted former water mill with origins reaching back to the 14th century, Slapton Mill is a very elegant, character-rich country house.
Slapton, Towcester, Northamptonshire -Guide price £2,750,000
Hunworth Mill
An enchanting Grade II* listed Mill House with Arne Maynard designed gardens.
Hunworth, Melton Constable, Norfolk - Guide price £2,900,000
Further information
Contact Mark Chick or Robert Tottle
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