House For Sale £975,000
An historic former mill which has
Been extended to create A unique residential property in private grounds and surrounded by
open farmland
This ironstone, castellated tower mill was originally built in 1818 on the same site as a former mill built by local squire Sir John English Dolben. History confirms it only had a working life of 27 years before being damaged in a storm. In 1845 it was converted into a residence by William Harcourt Isham Mackworth-Dolben and his initials appear on two stone shields that remain on the tower to the present day - whi and MD.
The present family took ownership in 1963 when the mill tower underwent a full restoration along with the two original residential extensions demolished and re-built prior to its Grade II Listing on the 9th June 1970. The mill was further extended in 1991 with the addition of the sitting room and conversion of first floor above sitting and dining rooms to create an additional bedroom and games/playroom.
The sale offers a rare opportunity to acquire an historic mill that has been adapted to cater for modern living requirements in a delightful setting surrounded by open rolling countryside. A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the lifestyle opportunities on offer.
The hardwood front door opens to reveal the reception hall which leads directly into the exposed oak floored dining room which lies in the heart of the property and adjoins the dated fitted kitchen which is very practical and enjoys wonderful views across rolling countryside. Fitted appliances include Rangemaster range cooker with five ring induction hob and also included in the sale are a Miele dishwasher and Siemens fridge and freezer.
The sitting room enjoys a double aspect with gable end benefitting from a pair of French doors with glazed sidelights offering views over and direct access onto the paved seating terrace and rear garden. The room is ideally suited for entertaining and in the corner, a wooden staircase gently rises to a double bedroom and large game/playroom which could easily be repurposed depending on one’s requirements.
Lying off the hall on the ground floor are two double bedrooms, both of which enjoy views over the front lawn and drive with one benefitting from an en-suite shower room. Adjoining, is the family bathroom and separate cloakroom.
The tower itself is accessed externally or internally from off the reception hall. The ground floor is currently used as a family room with stone fireplace housing a wood burner. A wrought iron staircase leads to the three upper floors, each getting smaller in size with the first floor being a bedroom with an en-suite cloakroom and the two floors above providing further bedroom or office/study space.
A trap door on the top floor reveals the castellated turret from where one can enjoy panoramic 360 degree views over rolling Northamptonshire countryside.
Outside
The property is approached directly off Station Road by a private tarmac drive which culminates in a large parking apron in front of the detached ironstone double garage. An electric door opens to reveal the generous garage which has a loft above and if boarded, would offer useful storage space. A glazed sliding door on the rear elevation offers another means of access.
The front lawn gently falls away from the property with mature trees and shrubs gracing the boundaries. Running along the rear is a south facing paved seating and entertaining terrace giving away to a lawn with stone steps leading down to a further paved terrace with central tiled feature.
Property information
Services: Metered mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating system to radiators
Broadband: Current download speed of 24.6 Mbps and upload of 1.3 Mbps according to
Local: Authority: North Northamptonshire Council.
Tel. Outgoings: Council Tax Band "E"
£2,503.72 for the year 2022/2023
EPC Rating: Exempt
Tenure: Freehold
Been extended to create A unique residential property in private grounds and surrounded by
open farmland
This ironstone, castellated tower mill was originally built in 1818 on the same site as a former mill built by local squire Sir John English Dolben. History confirms it only had a working life of 27 years before being damaged in a storm. In 1845 it was converted into a residence by William Harcourt Isham Mackworth-Dolben and his initials appear on two stone shields that remain on the tower to the present day - whi and MD.
The present family took ownership in 1963 when the mill tower underwent a full restoration along with the two original residential extensions demolished and re-built prior to its Grade II Listing on the 9th June 1970. The mill was further extended in 1991 with the addition of the sitting room and conversion of first floor above sitting and dining rooms to create an additional bedroom and games/playroom.
The sale offers a rare opportunity to acquire an historic mill that has been adapted to cater for modern living requirements in a delightful setting surrounded by open rolling countryside. A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the lifestyle opportunities on offer.
The hardwood front door opens to reveal the reception hall which leads directly into the exposed oak floored dining room which lies in the heart of the property and adjoins the dated fitted kitchen which is very practical and enjoys wonderful views across rolling countryside. Fitted appliances include Rangemaster range cooker with five ring induction hob and also included in the sale are a Miele dishwasher and Siemens fridge and freezer.
The sitting room enjoys a double aspect with gable end benefitting from a pair of French doors with glazed sidelights offering views over and direct access onto the paved seating terrace and rear garden. The room is ideally suited for entertaining and in the corner, a wooden staircase gently rises to a double bedroom and large game/playroom which could easily be repurposed depending on one’s requirements.
Lying off the hall on the ground floor are two double bedrooms, both of which enjoy views over the front lawn and drive with one benefitting from an en-suite shower room. Adjoining, is the family bathroom and separate cloakroom.
The tower itself is accessed externally or internally from off the reception hall. The ground floor is currently used as a family room with stone fireplace housing a wood burner. A wrought iron staircase leads to the three upper floors, each getting smaller in size with the first floor being a bedroom with an en-suite cloakroom and the two floors above providing further bedroom or office/study space.
A trap door on the top floor reveals the castellated turret from where one can enjoy panoramic 360 degree views over rolling Northamptonshire countryside.
Outside
The property is approached directly off Station Road by a private tarmac drive which culminates in a large parking apron in front of the detached ironstone double garage. An electric door opens to reveal the generous garage which has a loft above and if boarded, would offer useful storage space. A glazed sliding door on the rear elevation offers another means of access.
The front lawn gently falls away from the property with mature trees and shrubs gracing the boundaries. Running along the rear is a south facing paved seating and entertaining terrace giving away to a lawn with stone steps leading down to a further paved terrace with central tiled feature.
Property information
Services: Metered mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating system to radiators
Broadband: Current download speed of 24.6 Mbps and upload of 1.3 Mbps according to
Local: Authority: North Northamptonshire Council.
Tel. Outgoings: Council Tax Band "E"
£2,503.72 for the year 2022/2023
EPC Rating: Exempt
Tenure: Freehold
