House For Sale £2,200,000
Representing a historic village landmark, this handsome 18th century grade ll listed georgian family home was originally a working watermill and occupies the most stunning of settings upon the River Dunn, teaming with wildlife and set within idyllic grounds extending to in excess of 3.5 acres. Converted in the 1970’s, the intrinsic character has been retained throughout this impressive home with traditional casement leaded light windows, exposed timbers and iconic Luccam to the front elevation. Further features include a machine room displaying the original mill gear whilst in the hallway a glass display immerses you into the setting showcasing the hums of the rushing water flowing through the sluice gates. Lockerley Mill is situated over three floors with the principal rooms positioned on the first floor in order to capture views over the Mill pond, river and waterside grounds. Adjoining Lockerley Mill is Mill Farm House, which is a Victorian property, currently arranged as self contained flats deriving a healthy income, but could easily be incorporated into the main home to establish a more substantial property which has had past planning approval. There are very special waterside gardens and grounds running parallel to the two main boundaries of the River Dunn which flows into the Mill pond continuing into the Mill race and under the Mill itself. Part of the original canal with carriers flow across the gardens which are crossed by various bridges. There is an herbaceous garden, flowering shrubs and sweeping expanses of lawn studded with many varieties of trees. The gardens are filled with an abundance of wildlife including regular visits from deer, otters, swans, ducks, herons, house martins, swallows and woodpeckers. There are two cottages, Kingfisher Cottage and The Barn, a summerhouse, and a pump house with washing facilities. The flats and cottages produce a healthy income. This remarkable home’s unique setting will impress the most discerning of clients and coupled yet is close to nearby communication links with easy access to excellent local schooling both state and private.<br /><br />Lockerley is an attractive compilation of several greens creating a diverse village which despite its smaller population has a surprising amount going on with around 35 groups, societies and activities ranging from bellringing to bridge and car mechanics. The village enjoys an excellent local school and shop and strong sense of community. Positioned approx. 5 miles west of the market town of Romsey, on the southern bank of the River Dun, there is a train station at the neighbouring villages of Dunbridge and West Dean along with a local pub. Butts Green hosts the majority of the amenities including the excellent village school and active community hall and derived its name from Tudor times when able-bodied men of the village were required to spend an hour each Sunday practicing archery. The target was known as the “butt”. Lockerley Green hosts the village stores and post office and with Top Green offering some aesthetically pleasing architecture with picturesque surrounding scenery.
