* Freehold
* Delightful family home, full of charm and character.
* Scope to reconfigure and enhance the accommodation further.
* 3. 6 acres of land comprising a former trout farm, with 8 ponds still in situ. A further 4. 6 acres of land available by negotiation.
* Amazing views from the top of the grounds.
* Excellent location for access to the A303 east or west and the various schools in the locale.
* EPC Rating = F
A charming 17th century former mill house in idyllic village settings, with
over 3 acres of grounds (more land available by separate negotiation).
Description
This former rope and linen mill ceased working in 1710. It was then used for a
multitude of purposes, most recently a trout fishery. It was finally converted
into an impressive residential house in 1979 by the current owners.
The front door leads to an entrance hallway with a staircase and guest WC
behind. The study is a substantial size with a duel aspect overlooking the
front of the house. The kitchen, formally a cowshed has an arched ceiling,
Aga, floor and wall mounted cupboards and French doors leading to a terrace at
the front of the house. The pantry and larder adjoin the kitchen providing
ample storage. The first of two large receptions are off the hallway and
feature some of the original joinery from when the house was a mill. There are
two beautiful arched windows overlooking the front of the house. The ornate
arched fireplace thought to be the original water course for the mill now
houses a woodburning stove. Double doors lead into an even larger reception
with an oil burning stove. French doors with side lights lead to the front of
the house.
From the upstairs landing you arrive at the principal bedroom with duel aspect
windows with elevated views. Next door are two good sized double bedrooms of
equal proportion. A family bathroom conveniently separates the two and
contains a bath, sink and WC with views over the paddock. The south wing of
the house has a further three large double bedrooms and another family
bathroom with a separate enclosed shower, bath, sink, WC and a hot water
cylinder in the airing cupboard. The staircase on the landing leads to a large
boarded loft with good head height.
**Outside**
The tarmacked driveway leading to the house goes passed the stable block with
three stables and a store room. There is a separate store room and a shed
nearby. The house was formally a trout farm set in approximately 3. 72 acres
and has a series of 8 tiered ponds in the paddock to the north west of the
house with two separate wooded areas. The beautifully manicured lawn is
surrounded by a native hedge and herbaceous borders.
Please note: Up to 4. 6 acres of further land adjoining the property is
available by separate negotiation
Location
The Old Mill House is located in the heart of the village of Bourton and well
protected by its own land. Bourton has a range of local amenities including a
primary school, shop, public house, doctors surgery and church with the nearby
towns of Gillingham and Mere offering more comprehensive shopping facilities.
The renowned Stourhead Estate is nearby with its beautiful National Trust
gardens in addition to hundreds of acres of Forestry Commission land with
numerous bridleways and footpaths. Gillingham also has a direct rail service
to London Waterloo (from 1 hour 58 minutes). The Cathedral City of Salisbury
is 28 miles away.
The A303 is close by and gives good road access to the West Country and London
(via the M3). The area is known for a number of excellent prep and secondary
schools including Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hazelgrove, the Sherborne schools,
Bryanston, and Millfield.
All distances and travel times are approximate.
Square Footage: 4, 520 sq ft
Acreage:
3. 6 Acres
Directions
directions : SP8 5DB
Additional Info
Services : Private water, mains electricity and drainage. Two oil tanks; one
for the Aga and the other for the oil burning stove.
Fixtures and Fittings : Please note that, unless specifically mentioned, all
fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.
Viewings : Strictly by appointment with sole agents Savills.

Property location on the map: Use mouse double click to (Zoom IN: LEFT button; Zoom OUT: RIGHT button)

Similar properties: