House For Sale £1,495,000
Description A beautifully converted four-bedroom watermill set within wonderful landscaped garden and grounds of around 15 acres.
Southford mill Set in a secluded south facing position this former watermill is understood to have operated until 1930's with the mill pond diverted in the 1960's and the house converted to a residential dwelling just after. Southford Mill was subject to extensive refurbishment and reconfiguration in 1998, including installation of new electric, plumbing and heading systems. The property has since been further improved to include hardwood framed double-glazed windows and a bespoke substantial hardwood conservatory. Southford Mill provides excellently proportioned rooms, most of which have fine views of the gardens and open countryside.
Situation Situated in an idyllic rural location within the South Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty adjacent to a quiet country lane, approximately a mile north of the attractive village of Whitwell. The property is surrounded by its own land and woodland. Whitwell boasts the Island's oldest pub, The White Horse, built in 1454.
Newport the principal town is 5 miles away. The property is also in easy-reach of the popular centres of Ryde, Bembridge, Yarmouth and Cowes, giving fast and frequent communication to Southampton and from Fishbourne and Ryde to Portsmouth.
The Isle of Wight is a well renowned world yachting centre, boasting a range of yacht clubs, high class restaurants and miles of glorious coastline. The annual world-famous sailing spectacle that is the Round the Island race takes place every year with over 16,000 sailors competing.
House Southford Mill is entered via an entrance hall with light oak wooden flooring. This leads through to an inner hall with a staircase rising to the first floor.
On one side of the inner hallway is a large drawing room with dual aspect windows providing an abundance of natural light, complemented well by the beech oak flooring and stone fireplace. Off the drawing room is a study with built-in hardwood desk and extensive book-shelving. On the other side of the hallway, there is the library/dining room with windows to the front and rear aspects providing fine country views. Leading from the library, is a conservatory constructed of bespoke solid timber frame providing views over the gardens. It is accessed by French Doors with the benefit of underfloor heading and adjustable roof blinds.
On the first floor the accommodation comprises a master bedroom with large en-suite and dressing room. There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath and shower.
Buildings A pair of oak gates set in stone pillars open to an extensive gravel driveway, edged in brick, providing ample parking. Adjacent to the house, is an extensive stone-built garage block providing 2 open car ports with power, lighting and workbench. Within the block, there is a separate store and well fitted out utility room fitted with an extensive range of built-In base and wall cupboards.
Gardens and grounds Southford Mill is enveloped in well-established and professionally designed gardens. The terraced gardens adjacent to the house include well stocked borders with various specimen trees making an attractive setting with a hint of the quality of the further gardens that lie beyond, to the rear of the house. The mill stream runs through the gardens opening into a number of attractive ponds and water features complimented by secluded seating areas. The planting is well established and the warm climate of this part of the Island is exploited with unusual exotic specimens.
The gardens and kitchen garden enjoy free water fed by the mill stream – this is complimented by an embedded automatic watering system. Subtle lighting is installed around the garden and outdoor seating areas.
Paddocks and orchards There are paddocks to the north of the mill extending to 5.17 acres with vehicular right of access from the public highway.
To the south of the mill, across Southford Lane, there is a further paddock of 5.17 acres, which is partially planted with trees.
Method of sale The property is offered for sale by private treaty.
Rights of way There are no public rights of way crossing the property. The property benefits from a vehicular right of access off Godshill Road, along Roud Lane to the north of the property. This is hatched orange on the sale plan.
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Rights to abstract 10m3 of stream water per day for irrigation.
Tenure and possession Vacant possession will be given of the whole upon completion of the sale.
Planning The property is outside of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the property is not listed.
Local authority Isle of Wight Council
postcode PO38 2QL
plans areas and schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by BCM and the Purchaser (s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or miss-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.
Directions From Coppins Bridge, head north towards the High Street. Exit the roundabout onto St Georges Way/A3020 and continue for 0.2 miles. At the roundabout, take the first exit and stay on St George's Way/A3020 and continue for 0.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the third exit and stay on St George's Way/A3020 and continue to follow the A3020 for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Blackwater Hollow/A3020 and continue for 1.5 miles.
Turn right onto Niton Road and continue for 3.3 miles, continuing on Newport Road. Turn left onto Southford Lane and continue on this lane for 0.2 miles. Southford Mill can be found on your left-hand side, just before the bend.
Viewings Viewings strictly by appointment with BCM.
Fixtures and fittings BCM will supply a list of requests, identifying clearly which items are included within the sale, which are excluded, and which may be available by separate negotiation. This list is the sole arbiter of this regardless of whether items are referred to or photographed within these particulars.
Selling agent BCM, Isle of Wight Office
Southford mill Set in a secluded south facing position this former watermill is understood to have operated until 1930's with the mill pond diverted in the 1960's and the house converted to a residential dwelling just after. Southford Mill was subject to extensive refurbishment and reconfiguration in 1998, including installation of new electric, plumbing and heading systems. The property has since been further improved to include hardwood framed double-glazed windows and a bespoke substantial hardwood conservatory. Southford Mill provides excellently proportioned rooms, most of which have fine views of the gardens and open countryside.
Situation Situated in an idyllic rural location within the South Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty adjacent to a quiet country lane, approximately a mile north of the attractive village of Whitwell. The property is surrounded by its own land and woodland. Whitwell boasts the Island's oldest pub, The White Horse, built in 1454.
Newport the principal town is 5 miles away. The property is also in easy-reach of the popular centres of Ryde, Bembridge, Yarmouth and Cowes, giving fast and frequent communication to Southampton and from Fishbourne and Ryde to Portsmouth.
The Isle of Wight is a well renowned world yachting centre, boasting a range of yacht clubs, high class restaurants and miles of glorious coastline. The annual world-famous sailing spectacle that is the Round the Island race takes place every year with over 16,000 sailors competing.
House Southford Mill is entered via an entrance hall with light oak wooden flooring. This leads through to an inner hall with a staircase rising to the first floor.
On one side of the inner hallway is a large drawing room with dual aspect windows providing an abundance of natural light, complemented well by the beech oak flooring and stone fireplace. Off the drawing room is a study with built-in hardwood desk and extensive book-shelving. On the other side of the hallway, there is the library/dining room with windows to the front and rear aspects providing fine country views. Leading from the library, is a conservatory constructed of bespoke solid timber frame providing views over the gardens. It is accessed by French Doors with the benefit of underfloor heading and adjustable roof blinds.
On the first floor the accommodation comprises a master bedroom with large en-suite and dressing room. There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath and shower.
Buildings A pair of oak gates set in stone pillars open to an extensive gravel driveway, edged in brick, providing ample parking. Adjacent to the house, is an extensive stone-built garage block providing 2 open car ports with power, lighting and workbench. Within the block, there is a separate store and well fitted out utility room fitted with an extensive range of built-In base and wall cupboards.
Gardens and grounds Southford Mill is enveloped in well-established and professionally designed gardens. The terraced gardens adjacent to the house include well stocked borders with various specimen trees making an attractive setting with a hint of the quality of the further gardens that lie beyond, to the rear of the house. The mill stream runs through the gardens opening into a number of attractive ponds and water features complimented by secluded seating areas. The planting is well established and the warm climate of this part of the Island is exploited with unusual exotic specimens.
The gardens and kitchen garden enjoy free water fed by the mill stream – this is complimented by an embedded automatic watering system. Subtle lighting is installed around the garden and outdoor seating areas.
Paddocks and orchards There are paddocks to the north of the mill extending to 5.17 acres with vehicular right of access from the public highway.
To the south of the mill, across Southford Lane, there is a further paddock of 5.17 acres, which is partially planted with trees.
Method of sale The property is offered for sale by private treaty.
Rights of way There are no public rights of way crossing the property. The property benefits from a vehicular right of access off Godshill Road, along Roud Lane to the north of the property. This is hatched orange on the sale plan.
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Rights to abstract 10m3 of stream water per day for irrigation.
Tenure and possession Vacant possession will be given of the whole upon completion of the sale.
Planning The property is outside of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the property is not listed.
Local authority Isle of Wight Council
postcode PO38 2QL
plans areas and schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by BCM and the Purchaser (s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or miss-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.
Directions From Coppins Bridge, head north towards the High Street. Exit the roundabout onto St Georges Way/A3020 and continue for 0.2 miles. At the roundabout, take the first exit and stay on St George's Way/A3020 and continue for 0.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the third exit and stay on St George's Way/A3020 and continue to follow the A3020 for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Blackwater Hollow/A3020 and continue for 1.5 miles.
Turn right onto Niton Road and continue for 3.3 miles, continuing on Newport Road. Turn left onto Southford Lane and continue on this lane for 0.2 miles. Southford Mill can be found on your left-hand side, just before the bend.
Viewings Viewings strictly by appointment with BCM.
Fixtures and fittings BCM will supply a list of requests, identifying clearly which items are included within the sale, which are excluded, and which may be available by separate negotiation. This list is the sole arbiter of this regardless of whether items are referred to or photographed within these particulars.
Selling agent BCM, Isle of Wight Office
