Properties of the week: idyllic mill houses
Featuring a watermill and windmill in a spectacular location and a Georgian former flour mill in a tranquil setting
1. Edlesborough Mill, Dunstable
Buckinghamshire
A historic 19th century watermill and windmill in a spectacular location. It is set in more than 23 acres of grounds and includes 4 ponds and 0.75 miles of the River Ouzel. Main suite, 4 further beds (2 en suite), kitchen, 4 receps, self-contained 2-bed converted windmill, outbuildings, garden.
£3.5m; Fine & Country (01442-877627)
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2. Witham Road, Little Braxted
Essex
Former watermill featured in Pevsner and retaining many original features. Main suite, 4 further beds (3 en suite), kitchen, 3 receps, swimming pool, pool house, garden.
3. Farningham Mill, Farningham
Kent
This elegant former mill dates from c.1790. Main suite with dressing room, 2 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, garden, garage.
£1.25m; Savills (01732-789706)
4. Clapper Mill, Lamorna
This charming 18th century property is situated at the top of the Lamorna Valley. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen/dining room, 3 receps, garden.
£895,000; Savills (01872-243200)
5. Wonham Lane, Betchworth
Surrey
A Georgian former flour mill in a tranquil setting. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), dressing room/bed 5, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps.
£1.6m; Fine & Country (07507-114672)
6. Barnes Mill, Chelmsford
Essex
A mill house and converted mill dating to the 1700s. Main suite, 6 further beds (3 en suite), family bath, shower room, 2 kitchen/breakfast rooms, 4 receps, garden, garage.
£2.85m; Jackson-Stops (01245-806101)
7. Caydale Mill, Old Byland
Yorkshire
This 16th century mill house is set in a private dale with a waterfall and 28 acres. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, self-contained cottage, garden.
OIEO £1.25m; Blenkin & Co (01904-671672)
8. Dandridges Mill, East Hanney
Oxfordshire
The duplex penthouse overlooking Letcombe Brook features an 18th century French spiral staircase. Main suite, 2 further beds (1 en suite), shower room, kitchen, 3 receps, garden, parking.
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