1. Mill House, Canterbury
This former watermill is delightfully situated on the banks of the River Stour with views over the cathedral, the Marlowe Theatre and beyond.
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2. Melinddol, Llanfair Caereinion
Powys
A restored corn mill in an idyllic setting overlooking the River Banwy. The property is surrounded by wildlife-rich ancient woodland and includes half-a-mile of riverbank with private fishing rights. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, dining room, 2 further receps, outbuildings, garden, parking.
3. The Windmill, Rays Hill, Cholesbury
Buckinghamshire
Built in 1883, and converted into a residential dwelling along with the mill house in 1913, the property has enjoyed many prominent visitors including D.H. Lawrence, Katherine Mansfield and Mark Gertler whose painting of the mill hangs in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 2 further receps, garden, parking.
4. Little Faringdon Mill, Lechlade
Gloucestershire
A mill is recorded on this site in the Domesday Book, and parts of this house date back to the 16th century, retaining many original features. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, garden, outbuildings.
5. The Old Mill, East Runton
Norfolk
Originally built in the 1800s, this restored Grade II mill won the prestigious Graham Allan Award for conservation and design in 2001. A roof platform enjoys views of the countryside and out to sea. Main suite with dressing room, 3 further beds, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, recep, snug, utility, 1-bed annexe, garden, garage.
6. Bliss Mill, Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
A top-floor apartment in a converted Grade II* Victorian tweed mill built in 1872 by the architect George Woodhouse. The property is set in six acres of landscaped grounds and residents have access to a swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts and a gym. 3 beds (1 en suite), family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/recep, study.
7. The Windmill, Wendover
Buckinghamshire
This octagonal, five-storey tower was built in 1796 and is among the largest of its kind in the country. 4 beds (2 en suite), study/bed 5, shower, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, vaulted loft room, garden, parking.
8. Orchard House, Farningham Mill, Farningham
Kent
Dating from 1790 and converted in 2014, this attractive former mill sits by the River Darent. 3 beds (2 en suite), dressing room/bed 4, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, garden office with kitchenette, gardens, terrace, parking.
9. Chalkney Mill, Earls Colne, Colchester
Essex
Set in 2.5 acres, this 18th century, Grade II property retains the mill’s wheel pit and wooden spur wheel. Main suite, 5 further beds, landing/bed 7, family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, study, summer house, stables, garden, lake, parking; approx. 2.45 acres.
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