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LOWER CALBOURNE MILLCALBOURNE, ISLE OF WIGHT
LOWER CALBOURNE MILLQUARRY LANE, CALBOURNE ISLE OF WIGHT PO41 0TZ
AN HISTORIC, GRADE II LISTED FORMER WATERMILL HOUSE WITH A SEPARATE HOLIDAY COTTAGE AND OUTBUILDINGS WITH SIGNIFICANT FURTHER POTENTIAL - ALL LOCATED IN AN IDYLLIC SEMI-RURAL LOCATION.
Believed to date back to the early 17th century, Lower Calbourne Watermill is on the market for the first time in nearly 30 years and is presented in excellent condition. The property offers four bedrooms over three levels, a large sitting room and kitchen diner with impressive exposed beams and working wood burners on the ground floor. There are numerous character features throughout this property and there is significant additional potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consents, to convert the rest of the watermill to further accommodation or to utilise the milling machinery which still exists. There are also substantial stone and brick built outbuildings to the rear and side of the property. The property is located on the Mill Stream, which is a tributary offshoot of the nearby Caul Bourne.
The property is located in a stunning location on the edge of the sought after village of Newbridge. From this location there are an extensive range of walks and riding opportunities. The house was the subject of a major modernisation programme and has been kept well up-to-date.
THE HOUSE The main house is a picturesque country house which offers four bedrooms, a large sitting room and an open plan Aga kitchen-diner. To the rear of the property is a range of outbuildings, one of which houses the original period baker’s oven - which is an impressive feature. The house is set over three floors with the master bedroom en-suite on the top floor allowing for fine country views and
benefits from triple aspect orientations. To the north of the house is a detached brick built outbuilding which currently is being used as a gym and a storage barn but could offer alternative uses, subject to obtaining any necessary consents. There are WC and shower facilities on every level of the house.
THE HOLIDAY COTTAGE To the rear of the property is a pretty one bedroom holiday cottage which commands good rental income for short holiday lets. From this cottage there are fabulous views down the garden towards the two streams which passed around the side of the plot. The main kitchen diner in the cottage offers a fantastic lofty room and a triple aspect, allowing for an impressive bright and sunny room.
THE MILL Set over three floors and situated at the south end of the house with a large attached building which was the former mill. Within this building, most of the machinery used for milling is still present. The large Diesel engine, the belts and ducting etcetera can be seen together with fine beams. There is significant potential, subject to obtaining any necessary consents, to convert this section of the building into a further holiday cottage or to increase the accommodation for the main house by way of linking it through.
OUTSIDE This is a unique opportunity to acquire a historic former watermill in a picturesque location. The property is set within a truly picturesque rural countryside and within the plot there is a large feeder pond which could offer alternative uses, such as private power generation, or fishing. The main house and garden sits between two streams which are generally crystal clear and are understood to contain fish at certain times of the year. There is a good sized lawn at the end of the plot and off-street car parking to the side of the house. To the front of the house is an attractive terraced area laid to flagstones with mature shrubs and beddings plants. The footpath is located close to the property, which allows for a good range of walks.
TENURE Freehold
SERVICES Oil fired heating. Mains water. Private drainage.
VIEWINGS All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the selling agent, Spence Willard.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars: March 2017. Photography: March 2017.
Waterside House, 72A High Street, Cowes, ISLE OF WIGHT PO31 7RE
TEL: 01983 200 880
www.spencewillard.co.uk
The Square Yarmouth Isle of Wight PO41 0NP
TEL: 01983 761 005
www.spencewillard.co.uk