IP20

An Historic and Important former water mill situated in the idyllic heart of the Waveney Valley "The Valley of The Mills" and offering substantial 5 bedroomed accommodation arranged over 4 floors incorporating numerous original features whilst enjoying fine views across the valley and standing in approximately 8.5 acres which incorporates extensive river frontage.

Agent's Notes:
The selling agents are delighted to be favoured with instructions to bring this historic and important property to the market, it having been under the same occupation and ownership for many years.
It is understood that a watermill has stood on the site for in excess of 400 years, the original structure being of timber frame construction which was extremely susceptible to fire, a common problem with milling due to the highly combustible nature of the material being processed. Needham Mill suffered from fires in 1838 and 1870 the timber frame construction was destroyed and rebuilt in solid brick. More recently, The Mill was converted to an extremely comfortable, extremely spacious and yet practical residence. A more extensive history of The Mill is available at the agents office.

The accommodation comprises: (to assist with viewings the particulars have been described in walking order).
The accommodation is arranged over four floors and the main reception area and accommodation are situated on the first floor. Consequently a short flight of steps serves up to a covered balcony/seating area serving the front door which in turn serves the

Entrance/Stair Hall
12'4" x 9'8" + 21'6" x 3'+ 8'8" x 5'
With turning staircase off, built in utility cupboard providing facilities for automatic washing machine and tumble drier. Panelled doors serve the remaining accommodation.

Bedroom 1
12' x 9'2"
With exposed timbering built in double wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom 2
11'4" x 10'
With exposed timbering.

Bedroom 3
12'8" x 9'2"
With double aspect windows and built in airing cupboard. (also accessible from the separate WC).

Bedroom 4
9'4" x 9'1"

Bath/Shower Room
7'5" x 6'8" + 2'10" x 2'7"
With white suite comprising panelled bath with shower/mixer tap, quadrant shower cubicle, vanity basin with mixer tap and with 2 drawers. Low level close coupled WC by Porcelanosa.

Separate WC.

A matching panelled door serves down to

The ground floor accommodation (comprising 3 rooms)

Room 1
13'5" x 13' + 7'2" x 4'3"
With "The mill door" to side.

Room 2
15' x 8'8"

Room 3
9' x 6'2"
From the Entrance/Stair Hall the turning staircase serves up to the

Sitting Room
23'4" x 213"
A stunning room being vaulted with two of the original mill floor bearing pine timbers spanning the room together with triple aspect glazing incorporating views of the mill race and the valley beyond, cast iron woodburning stove, original brickwork to three sides, the sitting room opens through to the

Dining Room
16'3" x 11'2"
With exposed timbering. The dining room opens through to the

Kitchen
13'7" x 11'3"
The kitchen is extensively and attractively fitted in light oak panelled units which provide worksurfaces, base and wall units, drawers and shelving, incorporated into the fitments is a 1 1/2 bowl indestructible sink with mixer tap, facilities for an automatic dishwasher, built in double oven, ceramic hob and cooker hood.

A turning staircase serves from the sitting room to a cat walk landing serving a

Mezzanine Area
14'9" x 5'8"

and

Bedroom 5
18'6" x 14'6"
With door serving the

Ensuite WC
7'2" x 3'2"
With white suite comprising washbasin and low level close coupled WC.

The Mill stands at the head of the mill race with the River Waveney flowing along the Western boundary. A vehicular gate and drive serve from Mill Lane and the immediate area of the curtilage extends for approximately half an acre to the end of the "spit" where the River splits from the mill race. The property further benefits from a garage/workshop/store approximately 27' x 15' (max).
Adjacent to the river is a small testing station owned and operated by the Environment Agency who enjoy pedestrian access and egress to same. The property further benefits from photovoltaic panels to the rear roof slabs.
The remaining 8 acres or thereabouts is laid to marshland grass and wet woodland.