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Weatheroak
Hill,
Alvechurch,
Nr
Birmingham
Price: £559,950
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Former
windmill
with magnificent 360 degrees. Well placed for central Birmingham and
Bromsgrove 11 miles; Airport/NEC
14 miles; M42 (J3) 1.5 miles; M40 (J3A) 5 miles; M59 (J4A) 10 miles.
This early 19th century Grade 2 Listed former windmill is set in a
superb elevated setting. Lovingly restored and tastefully modernised to
provide a quality and uniquely styled home set over 4 floors, with
double garage, parking and grounds.
Features include solid oak framed windows and doors and a superb fourth
floor gallery which enjoys 360 degree views stretching for miles over
the outlying farmland and countryside, and as far as the Malvern Hills
to the south west.
This uniquely styled home stands centrally within its own grounds of
around 2 acres and offers a fine opportunity to purchase a home of
immense character.
2 bedrooms
1 reception room
1 bathroom
Garage, Parking, 2.00 acre
Contact:
+44 (0)7976 752478
+44 (121) 472 5945
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Birmingham
01507 450687 Mob: 07905791343
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Nestling
at
the
tip
of
the
Lincolnshire
Wolds
in a picture postcard setting is Grade II listed Claythorpe Watermill
& Wildfowl Gardens containing over five hundred birds wandering
freely.
Our Bygone Area has memorabilia of milling and agriculture, and Ye Old
Bakery depicts the milling and baking side of the Mills history which
ceased in the 1970's. There are two shops currently selling delicious
homemade jams, local
ice cream and much more
Price: £795,000
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WEST DEEPING,
PETERBOROUGH
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Contact:
01778 341220
01778 341333
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Price:
£1,650,000
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You can find more info
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The Grade II Water Mill dates
from the 18th century with 19th century additions. The elegantly
proportioned accommodation retains charm and character typical of its
period whilst giving delightful views over the grounds. The mill, which
is incorporated into the main house, still contains many of the
original workings.
Built of stone
with a
Collyweston slate roof the property has an imposing Georgian
Façade. The Mill stands in approximately 2 acres of mature
gardens, in all the grounds extend to 6.55 acres.
Reception
Hall,
Drawing Room,
Conservatory, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Inner Hall, Cloakroom,
Sitting Room, Half Cellar.
First Floor:
Landing, Principal
Bedroom,
Bathroom, Second Bedroom, Playroom/bed
Second Floor: Landing, Three Further
Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Mill Accommodation: Utility, Mill Workings,
Snooker Room, Study, Gym/Sauna Room, Shower Room
Outside: Garages/store, Outbuildings,
Swimming Pool, Dovecote, Paddock, Garden and Grounds
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Old Mill Beckside, Kirkby-In-Furness, LA17 7TH
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The
house is situated at Beckside in the lovely village of Kirkby in
Furness, with views toward Black Coombe. There is warm air heating and
hard wood double glazing with accommodation over three levels. On the
lower ground floor; lounge, machine space area to side, utility room
and entrance vestibule. On the ground floor; open plan lounge, kitchen
with dining area and stairway to the first floor. First floor; landing,
three bedrooms and bathroom.
Mature gardens
approximately 3/4 acre and double garage/workshop. From
the lounge there is a timber veranda and walk way which overlooks the
wheel and waterfall to the beck, and views to Black Coombe.
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Hankelow Mill, Audlem, Nr Crew
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Contact:
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Price:
£850,000 ono
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There has been a
Mill on this site for over 300 years. Now
beautifully restored both inside and with the mill wheel restored to
its original working.
The Mill is approached by a long twisting drive through lush woodland;
a magical approach to a stunningly beautiful valley.
Meticulously planned restoration has created an exceptional home.
Sitting in over 4 acres of landscaped gardens, the mill comprises 3
double bedrooms - 1 en-suite, (from one bedroom a spiral
staircase leads to both attic space and an office) A large family
bathroom with Jacuzzi, with a separately contained shower. Each
of the three floors is accessed by ornate wrought iron staircases.
On the first floor the living room and dining room are both approached
through solid oak doors on either side of the hallway. The living
room extends the full width of the mill with full length picture
windows at either end with fantastic views. The Dining room opens
on to a wide balcony, again with spectacular views.
The Dining area leads into a very spacious dining- kitchen with unusual
barrel-vaulted ceiling and some mill workings still visible in one
corner. The kitchen is fitted to a high specification with 'Etruscan'
cream-painted furnishing and claret painted walls.
The ground floor houses a utility room, a large work shop and the
impressive Mill wheel itself. Through the rear entrance there is a wide
under croft suitable for undercover outdoor entertaining. In addition
there is plentiful outdoor storage and further toilet facilities.
Most of the mill dates from the 18th century, however the rear section
was extended at a later date to house a steam engine. This section is a
separate dwelling with its own fenced off garden and does not comprise
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St Cyr des Gats, Fontenay Le Comte, Vendee, France
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Contact:
sally[at]moulin85.com
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Price:
On Request
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The
Windmill is arranged over four floors. There is a modern kitchen with
granite work surface. A
curved wrought iron staircase leads up to the living area.
The original wooden
staircase rises to the second floor landing and a
beautiful modern bathroom, with large shower cubicle, basin and WC.
A wrought iron
staircase then rises to
the bedroom with beautiful views.
Outside there is a BBQ
area with a sheltered table and chairs, the
outlook from the patio is of farmland with distant treelined views. The
evenings provide stunning sunsets and clear starry skies.
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Le Gers, Auch, South-West France
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Contact: Tel: +01 902 479
3905
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Price: €550,000
€510,000 excluding furnishings/fittings
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Nearest City Toulouse 1hr. well served by Easyjet and BA
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Set on own island.
Stunning restored 5-bed Millhouse, with pool, C14th Mill, Woods
Looking for an investment property, FULLY FURNISHED & READY TO MOVE
INTO, whilst renovating a mill capable of producing hydro-electricity?
House fully renovated 2004-2009
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Designer Kitchen, South facing terraces,
Large mature gardens with 11m saltwater pool (installed 2009).
Mill, 3 storey mill warehousing and turbine house
Outbuildings inc summer kitchen
Private woodlands
Full oil central heating (installed 5 years ago)
On the west side of the house is the original mill building and turbine
house with potential to reinstate Hydro electricity.
Average monthly river flow, is theoretically capable of producing
120Kva.
Presently used as summer rental property and is being sold fully
furnished, bringing opportunity for an immediate income. Operating for
2 summers fully booked.
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Molino
del Rey, Andalusia, Southern Spain
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Contact:
molinodelrey[at]hotmail.com
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Price:
€3.5 million
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Molino
del Rey is ideal for all
kinds of holidays, workshops & retreats e.g. Yoga, Tai Chi,
Meditation, etc. With 15 years of dedication, it has been totally hand
built by the owners from two ancient water mills, into probably one of
the most beautiful venues in Spain.
Set in the wild beauty of Andalucia, the hamlet of
Jorox is in a fertile green valley, flanked by orange groves in the
Nature Reserve "Sierra de las Nieves", only 50 min. from the tourist
resorts of the Costa del Sol and the magical city of Ronda.
MAIN HOUSE: 1 Single Room and 7 Twin Rooms (one of which has a double
& single bed,) all en-suite, with balconies & air
conditioning.
TWIN DOME & TWIN CABIN: Set in
the bottom garden, away from the main living area. These rooms have air
conditioning, "Tempura" memory foam beds, terrace areas, and
share a large shower plus two WC's.
An imaginatively designed pool, has been constructed in harmony with
the natural environment of our centre. Pool-side 14 seater sauna.
The studio is 100m2 with wooden parquet flooring and occupies and
extraordinary position, hand-cut out of the mountain, floor to ceiling
windows with views across the valley and a door leading into the inner
stillness of the caves. The latter serves as natural air conditioning
in hot summer months. The studio has incredible acoustics for working
with sound, and is fully equipped with yoga props and training
materials.
There is also an aprox. 60m2 wooden
decking area.
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The Old Flax Mill - N.Ireland, North Coast
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Contact:
+44 (0)7971 808 762
bigfoot__61[at]hotmail.com
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Price: POA
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An old Flax Mill
dating back to about 1785 in which I have created an
amazing 17,500 sq.ft. home which consists of:
Large Reception Hall, Reception Rooms, Dining Room, Sitting Room,
Utility Room, Balconied Library, Kitchen, Sun Room, 8 Bedrooms – all
en-suite, Games Room, Cinema, Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Large Function
Room.
The Pool, Gym and Function Room are joined to the main house via an
underground tunnel.
Stone construction with sandstone doorways and window surrounds
and is filled with unique architectural pleasures. There is a
Walled Garden, Stables and Garage with approx. 6 acres of land and a
fast flowing river in front of it as part of the garden. More land
available on request.
It is situated on the North Coast of Ireland, 4 miles from Coleraine
and approx. 20 minutes drive to Portrush or Portstewart and 15 minutes
to Castlerock.
Anyone looking for a private hide away will find this a rare
find. It will make an amazing home or an upmarket retreat house
for fishing, golf etc. It is very private with its own fishing - the
river runs through the grounds.
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Oliveira do
Hospital,
Portugal
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Price: POA
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Much of the machinery
is
still present and someone with an artistic
inclination would be sure to include this in the reconstruction in some
way!
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Olive press and flourmill
alongside small dam. Along a pretty forested
road between two villages about 10km NW of Oliveira do Hospital.
Besides the olive press
which
consists of 2 adjoining buildings, there
are 4 more smaller buildings, one of which houses the flourmill. All
are in an excellent state of repair except for the roofs which need
replacing. All the buildings were renovated some years ago when the
olive press operated as a cafe.
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North
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Lisbon,
Portugal
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Contact:
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Price: POA
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Wonderful Restored
19th Century Windmill near coast
The original mill, fitted with an internal communication system, has 3
floors and was enlarged by building an extension. There is a lounge,
dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a garage.
The totally walled
garden of
400m2 (with entrance gate) with ornamental
trees and view over the sea and a nearby island.
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North Portugal
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Price: POA
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An isolated group
of watermills set on 8000 m2.
Each building needs to be restored in its
entirity although structurally they seem to be in a good state.
No well so a borehole will have to be drilled or river
water used for everything but drinking.
No electricity. Access by way of a 3km track only to be reached with a
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Chaves, North Portugal
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Watermill on 3ha
with consent to reconstruct
30.000m2 of nearly flat land with a
stream running though the middle.
Water comes from the stream but one could drop a borehole
if desired. No electricity. Access is by way of dirt track and
accessible only by 4 x 4s
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Chaves, North Portugal
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The land covers an area
of 3000m2 and is made up
mostly of big boulders with a stream along the border. There are
various fruit trees.
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An old watermill of
150m2 which is all open space and may be rebuilt. The walls are fine
but
the (wooden) roof and floors need replacement
There is also a 70m2, 1 bedroom house, which is in need of some
renovation. It is split into 2 parts of which one was the actual house
and which in turn is split into 4 rooms. There is a rudimentary
bathroom but no kitchen.
In addition there are some more small outbuildings.
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Slovenia
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€235,000
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A small country
estate! No neighbours and no roads!
- Four story Mill Building
- 2 x adjoining houses
- 1 x detached house
- 1 x large barn
- Brick outbuildings
- Approx land (2.9 acres or 1.20 hectares)
The property is about 10 minutes from the town of Murska Sobota in the
region of
Prekmurje, North East Slovenia which borders Hungary, Austria and
Croatia. The motorway can be reached in just five minutes.
The whole area of Bakovci has long terms plans to become a tourist
centre. Old gravel pits and fishing lakes are currently being renewed
and renovated and a cycle path will eventually run down past the Mill
which will join up with cycle paths in Austria.
The actual Mill building was first used to produce textiles and later
grain.
At the rear of the building there was a water wheel but when
electricity was used to power the Mill it was removed but could be
restored. The Mill wheel was originally powered by water feeding off
the river Mura. Today a sluice gate on the river Mura prevents the
water flow, but the stream is still there and so could be used again
with permission.
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