Location

Long Dean is a pretty historic hamlet situated in glorious Wiltshire countryside on the edge of Castle Combe village and with easy access to picturesque walks. The hamlet is made up with a number of pretty period properties and benefits from a good degree of peace and quiet as well as privacy. The mill enjoys a private setting with open country views.

Castle Combe is considered one of the prettiest villages in England. Often appearing as a backdrop for film and television, the harmonious mixture of Cotswold cottages and houses make this unspoilt village a desirable and special place.

The village offers two public houses, a village hall and The Manor House hotel and restaurant enjoying acclaim for its fine dining.

The Manor House Golf Club is highly regarded and there are many footpaths, bridleways and sporting opportunities available locally.

The nearby town of Chippenham offers mainline rail access to London (Paddington) as well as Junction 17 of the M4 motorway.

The Georgian city of Bath and regional centre of Bristol are to the west.

Description

This impressive and spacious Grade II listed former mill and mill house is situated in the enviable country hamlet of Longdean. Surrounded by glorious countryside in a hidden valley Longdean is a rural hamlet made up of a collection of pretty houses close to the popular and picturesque village of Castle Combe.

This site is believed to have had a mill located on it for centuries but it's current form was created by Lady Thropnell in circa 1537 with later additions in the 18th and 19th century's. This impressive mill and mill house enjoys the benefit of gardens and grounds amounting to in excess of 2 acres and abutting open fields and farmland with river frontage. The mill chase taken off the Bybrook winds through the grounds and joins back into the Bybrook in the south easterly corner of the gardens. The Bybrook brings in a varied array of wildlife to include Kingfisher, Otters and even the odd Beaver if you're lucky enough.

The property offers a great deal of potential for the discerning new owner both inside and out with potential to improve and enhance (subject to the necessary permissions) both the the mill and mill house as well as the glorious grounds it occupies. However, for those wanting more of the "good life" with a more modest level of investment there is plenty of charm and space to take advantage of.

Currently the property offers in excess of 5,700 sq ft of accommodation and ancillary space arranged over 3 floors. The principle living area comprises of a large family kitchen/diner on the ground floor complete with brightly coloured Aga. A first floor living room with large vaulted ceiling, wood burner and door into the family room. The family room is within the former mill and still enjoys a number of the former wheels and drive shafts now providing ornamental features with a nod to its past. This space enjoys a triple aspect with views over its glorious surroundings. There are bedrooms and bathrooms located on the north and west side of the property as well as the third floor. In total there are 6 bedrooms with the first and second floor west wing of the home also having the opportunity to make it a self contained space as it enjoys the benefit of a kitchenette self-contained within.

The ancillary rooms offer a great deal of potential and the opportunity to get very creative with this gorgeous former mill (subject to the necessary permissions) with the workshop and utility/hobbies room being already within the main footprint. The buildings to the west of the mill will also offer further potential with a stairs to a mezzanine level that leads back into the first floor of the property.

Outside
Approached off a country lane (this is a no-through road) the property enjoys wrap around gardens and grounds that amount to just over 2 acres and comprises of lawns around the home and a wild paddock to the rear. There is river frontage to the south side of the property where the Bybrook meanders through the property and acts as its natural boundary with next-door. This is also a haven for wildlife as a well as a sanctuary for quiet reflection. There is a small orchard to the rear of the house which boarders the mill chase to one side and opens into the meadow on the other. The meadow has its own access off the lane just up from the main house via a five bar-gate. Here there is a large modern open barn which comes complete with solar panels to help with generating additional electricity. The barn is ideal for storage or could be adapted to keep live stock and the meadow is a little on the wild side but a haven for wildlife and curious minds to explore. There is easy access out into the countryside from the home with many footpaths leading out into the glorious surroundings.

Overall this impressive and magical property is waiting to be discovered and appreciated by its new owners and really does need to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Directions

On entering the hamlet of Longdean follow the lane down and to the right where the entrance to the mill is set behind a wall on your left hand side.

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