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Price: £559,950
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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01507 450687 Mob: 07905791343
info[at]claythorpewatermill.co.uk
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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

Contact:
01778 341220  01778 341333
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Price:

£1,650,000








You can find more info at: http://www.thewatermill.info
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



Old Mill Beckside, Kirkby-In-Furness, LA17 7TH

Contact: charles@becksidemill.fsnet.co.uk
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Price:

 £395,000


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.

Hankelow Mill, Audlem, Nr Crew

Contact:

Phillipgoodson246[at]btinternet.com
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Price:

 £850,000 ono







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 part of the sale.
 
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St Cyr des Gats, Fontenay Le Comte, Vendee, France

Contact:

sally[at]moulin85.com
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Price:

On Request


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

Contact: Tel: +01 902 479 3905
sallytrower[at]textilecards.com
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Price: €550,000
€510,000 excluding furnishings/fittings






Nearest City Toulouse 1hr. well served by Easyjet and BA
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.




Molino del Rey, Andalusia, Southern Spain

Contact:

molinodelrey[at]hotmail.com
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Price:


€3.5 million








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.


The Old Flax Mill - N.Ireland, North Coast

Contact:

+44 (0)7971 808 762
bigfoot__61[at]hotmail.com
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Price: POA







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.

Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal

Contact:
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john[at]torbay.com
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Price: POA




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!
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.

North of Lisbon, Portugal

Contact:
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Price: POA



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.

North Portugal

Contact:
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Price: POA



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 4x4

Chaves, North Portugal

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Price: POA


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

Chaves, North Portugal

Contact:
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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.
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.

Slovenia

Contact:
sloveniaforfamilies[at]yahoo.co.uk
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Tel: 0038640914648

Price:

€235,000


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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