Lower Neatham Mill Lane, Neatham, Alton, Hampshire

Neatham Mill is a magnificent Grade II Listed watermill, with unique and characterful features. This historic building dates from the 18th century, with a mill on this site since before 1086, having been mentioned on that date in the Domesday Book. The property retains much of its original character, including exposed timber beams and brickwork and mill machinery. The mill straddles the river, while there are also various outbuildings including two cottages which currently provide an income of circa £27,000. The mill extends to over 10,000 sq ft of various accommodation.

The mill is arranged across four levels, with the ground level featuring a stunning reception hall with a galleried landing above and exposed timber beams and framing. The ground floor has a private sitting room and a well-equipped kitchen with bespoke wooden cabinetry and a stainless steel range cooker. There is also a bedroom, a bathroom and a large dining room with windows looking onto a void over the river, where the mill machinery would have been located.

The first floor has a library as well as one further double bedroom and the stunning 52ft drawing room, which is ideal for entertaining. The second floor has a further large, open room which is currently used as a third bedroom, with an en suite bathroom.

The property includes outbuildings with two cottages, which are ideal for use as rental properties or holiday lets. These could be incorporated into the main house. Both have sitting areas and full-equipped kitchens, while one has three bedrooms, and the other has a single bedroom. Additional outbuildings include a workshop and stores, as well as a carport with adjacent lockable garage. There is also a recently built oak garage with 2 storage rooms approached via a separate driveway.

The garden and outside space include a roof terrace overlooking the river, a gravel and concrete courtyard with plenty of parking space, a timber deck, areas of lawn, meadows and woodland, all with the beautiful, peaceful River Wey running past. About 3.1 acres.

The property is set in a semi-rural situation in the hamlet of Neatham, two miles from the centre of Alton and on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Alton offers a variety of everyday amenities, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. There is also a choice of schools, primary, secondary and independent.

Alton’s mainline station offers direct services to London Waterloo, while the area is also well connected by road, with the A31 providing access towards Guildford or Winchester, and the M3 (Jct 6) at Basingstoke within easy reach.

EPC Mill rating E, Monks Barn EPC rating E, The Cottage EPC rating E.