Property description
A beautiful former water mill believed to date back to the 16th century in an idyllic setting. This grade II listed former mill is now a stunning 2,966sq.ft. home with a 955 sq.ft. barn. Originally a working mill shortly before World War II, the property was converted to a private dwelling and stands on the edge of the River Arun in beautiful 2.5 acre grounds.
GROUND FLOOR The large glazed front door opens to the long reception hall off which there is a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room with solid oak units and integrated dishwasher, fridge and a gas fired Aga. The dining room is approached from the entrance hall and has an additional interconnecting door through to the spacious triple aspect living room with woodburning stove and glazed door to the garden area. All rooms enjoy views of water and gardens, and have evidence of exposed beams enhancing the character of this era.
FIRST FLOOR The triple aspect master bedroom suite comprises a walk-in cupboard and leads to an en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms plus family bathroom.
SECOND FLOOR A further staircase rises to the sixth bedroom which retains some of the original workings highlighted as a stunning feature. The fifth bedroom, a study room and bathroom are also on this floor.
The long sweeping driveway leads to the large parking area where there is a double garage and a large decked area to the rear of the mill overlooking the river and where fishing rights are granted. To the western side the gardens comprise a large area of lawn, well established trees and wild flowers. There is a formal kitchen garden on the southern side, a stable block and a Victorian style greenhouse. NB The current owner has engineered drawings for the addition of a hydro electric generator which has the potential to generate some 15kw continuously. This would be a supplementary income. The feasibility study by a hydroelectric company is included in the sale.
THE BARN The detached barn comprises a generous open plan sitting room with windows to the front and rear, and a high vaulted ceiling. The kitchen area has work surfaces, solid oak units, fridge and cooker. The separate utility leads into the shower room whilst a staircase rises to the mezzanine bedroom and a loft ladder provides access to a large storage space.
SITUATION Wanford Mill is situated in The Haven which is a highly sought after rural area amidst unspoilt Sussex countryside. The highly regarded village of Rudgwick with its fine range of period houses and cottages, local shops, post office, primary school, village hall, church and a the well known Penthorpe School is just under 2 miles away. The larger village of Billingshurst with its range of shops, schooling for all age groups and mainline station to London/Victoria lies just under 5 miles to the south. The provincial centres of Horsham and Guildford are about 8.5 and 14 miles away respectively, the latter providing train services into London/Waterloo.
Entrance Lobby and Reception Hall Kitchen/Breakfast Room 20'10 (6.35m) x 14' (4.27m)
Utility Room 12'2 (3.71m) x 10'4 (3.15m)
Cloakroom Living Room 19'7 (5.97m) x 14'4 (4.37m)
Dining Room 15'9 (4.8m) x 13'9 (4.19m)
Landing Bedroom 1 19'9 (6.02m) x 14'4 (4.37m)
En-Suite Shower Room Bedroom 2 13'9 (4.19m) x 11'6 (3.51m)
Bedroom 3 13'9 (4.19m) x 10'1 (3.07m)
Bedroom 4 10'10 (3.3m) x 7'7 (2.31m)
Family Bathroom Landing Bedroom 5 17'9 (5.41m) x 12' (3.66m)
Bedroom 6 15' (4.57m) x 13'9 (4.19m)
Study 8'5 (2.57m) x 7'10 (2.39m)
Family Bathroom 2 Garden Driveway Double Garage 2.5 Acre Grounds DETACHED BARN Open Plan Living Room 18'9 (5.72m) x 16'8 (5.08m)
Kitchen Area 9'9 (2.97m) x 8'11 (2.72m)
Utility Room Shower Room Mezzanine Bedroom 17'11 (5.46m) x 9'9 (2.97m)
Property Features :
- Long Reception Hall
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Aga
- Sitting Room with Woodburning Stove
- Stunning Views from Every Room
- Palatial Master Bedroom Suite