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The Mill House
The Mill House, Mill Lane, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0NR
The Mill House comprises THREE SEPARATE DWELLINGS in almost two acres of
delightful grounds.
There is also an attached parcel of land that accommodates a mobile home, and the
asking price for ALL of the properties and ALL of the land is ONLY £800,000
Before the latest recession (when the property was not on the market) a couple of
people offered more than £1,000,000 for the property. Others offered a similar price
with the intention of demolishing the existing properties and building something
rather special to take full advantage of this delightful setting. We mention this only so
that you have a full appreciation of the unique opportunities presented by this once-ina-lifetime purchase.
If smart property buying is all about location, location, location – you could not do
better. The Mill House is private, secluded and peaceful – yet only a couple of
minutes to the village, shops and your nearest neighbour. This delightful rural
hideaway is perfectly positioned on the banks of a tranquil river, in the heart of the
prettiest and quietest English countryside. The properties are bordered by the River
Nene; a stream; a nature reserve – and surrounded by open fields and farmland.
The idyllic location offers the best of both worlds – an attractive, away-from-it-all
home; but only 15 minutes from two major towns and the M1. London St Pancras is
only 45 minutes away by train. The buildings are tucked away in two acres of private
gardens, with 200 metres of riverbank (suitable for moorings) with barbecue areas for
you to enjoy. Swans bring their cygnets to be fed; kingfishers and cormorants thrive
from the river full of fish; a wide variety of birds and wildlife are regular visitors to
the gardens and surrounding fields.
Delightful walks and other country pursuits are on your doorstep, but a wide range of
excellent restaurants and shops are only a few minutes away if you prefer to visit the
adjacent market towns of Northampton and Wellingborough.
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Property 1 - The Mill House
The original mill is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and the centuries-old
outbuildings (that used to be the barns and stables of the working mill) have been
converted into Mill Barn Cottage.
The current Mill House is a two-storey Victorian brick building with a slate roof,
double-glazing and oil-fired central heating throughout. Multiple power sockets in all
rooms.
GROUND FLOOR:
Currently comprises – Living Room, adjoining Dining Room, Gym/Office, Kitchen,
Toilet, Hall with stairs off, and Conservatory set up as a Utility/Play Room.
Hall: Approx 25′ x 3′.
Modern glazed front door gives good light into the hall which has doors off to the
toilet, gym, living room, dining room and kitchen – and open access to wooden stairs
to first floor with two windows overlooking courtyard and Mill Barn Cottage.
Wooden floor.
Living room: Approx 13’3″ x 16’6″ with entrance from the hall.
The working open fireplace provides a focal point, but you are more likely to be
enjoying the ‘wow’ factor view across the mill pond from the east-facing 4′ 6″ picture
window. Another window looks out on to the sunken garden and canal art decorates
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an old sluice gate in the channel where the mill wheel (no longer in place) used to
operate. Wooden floor.
The living room opens out into the
Dining room: Approx 13’3″ x 12’9″
Another working open fireplace and another large window overlooking the mill race
and a small grassed stone bridge that links to the ‘island’ that housed the original mill
operation. Wooden floor. A glazed door provides access to the
Conservatory: Approx 11′ x 9′
Attached to the house on two sides, a third side is fully glazed overlooking the mill
race; and the fourth is a double sliding glass door, opening to riverside and garden.
Plumbing for washer. Tiled floor.
Kitchen: Approx 19′ x 10’6″
Fully fitted with modern base and wall units, and separate breakfast area. Tiled floor.
Electric cooker. Lots of storage space and a cupboard housing the oil-fuelled boiler.
Large windows look out on to river, courtyard and Mill Barn Cottage. Half-glazed
back door opens to riverside and garden.
Gym: Approx 10’6″ x 8′
Currently housing keep-fit equipment, but the room has also seen service as an office,
fourth bedroom, TV/playroom, etc. Large window overlooks the millpond. Floor-toceiling cupboard provides good storage space. Wooden floor.
Toilet: Approx 4′ x 3’10”
Toilet and hand basin with window overlooking courtyard. Tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR
Open landing 15′ long with airing cupboard, window and doors off to three bedrooms
and bathroom/toilet. Access to roof space.
Bedroom 1: Approx 15’6″ x 11′
Picture window overlooks millpond and surrounding countryside. Built-in wardrobes
6’6″ long.
En suite shower room (approx 5′ x 5’4″) with toilet and hand basin. Door to walk-in
roof storage space about 11′ long.
Bedroom 2: Approx 11’3″ x 13′
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Built in vanity unit sink and storage. Fitted shelving. Window overlooks mill race
and small ‘island’ site of original mill. Glazed double doors open out onto large tiled
balcony area with stone-effect barbecue and lovely views of the river and fields.
Garden access to this balcony has been removed, but can be reintroduced if required.
Bedroom 3: Approx 10’6″ x 5’6″
Window view of river and annexe.
Bathroom: Approx 7’6″ x 5′
Plastic bath, toilet, hand basin, tiled walls and window view to river and annexe.
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Property 2 - Mill Barn Cottage
All of the original oak beams and two-foot-thick stone walls have been retained as
prominent character features in the light, airy and spacious Mill Barn Cottage.
The building is very versatile in offering different layouts. It can be one big unit, or
two smaller ones with a lockable communicating door.
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UNIT 1:
A two-storey brick and stone building with tiled roof, full central heating and doubleglazing.
Open plan Living Room/kitchen: Approx 7.9m x 4.5m
The farmhouse-style kitchen opens out on to the living area with the emphasis on
comfort, space and convenience. The kitchen area has a tile floor, sink, cooker,
power points, plumbing for washing machine and a built-in breakfast bar. Exposed
beams and original stonework. Concrete floor.
There is a window overlooking fields and two more over the courtyard. The big eastfacing window overlooks the mill pond and fields.
Bathroom: Approx 2m x 2m
The bathroom has a tiled floor with a water-jet bath, shower over and fold-back
screen, toilet, hand basin and vanity unit.
FIRST FLOOR.
Upstairs is accessed from the living area via an original old wrought iron circular
staircase on to an open landing.
Landing has three bedrooms off, plus a toilet with hand basin and bi-fold door; and
floor-to-ceiling storage cupboard with bi-fold door. Additional storage is available in
the roof space.
Bedroom 1. Approx 4.6m x 2.3m
Exposed beams and stonework with a south-facing Velux window and a Juliet
balcony overlooking the mill pond. Window seat.
Bedroom 2. Approx 3.3m x 2.3m
Exposed beams and stonework. North-facing Velux window.
Bedroom 3. Approx 2.8m x 2.2m
Exposed beams and stonework. South-facing Velux window.
UNIT 2.
This single-storey building can be accessed through its own courtyard front door, or
there is a lockable communicating door from Unit 1.
Living room/kitchen. Approx 6.8m x 4.5m
Spacious, airy room with exposed beams and stonework, and four windows – two
overlooking the courtyard, and two overlooking fields.
Ample variety of kitchen units are all new in 2014, with electric hob and oven,
dishwasher, fridge, sink unit, etc. Wooden floor.
Hall leads to the bedroom, utility room and bathroom.
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Bedroom. Approx 3.4m x 2.3m
Exposed beams and stonework, with window overlooking courtyard. Versatile space
– currently used as an office. Wooden floor.
Utility room. Approx 2.3m x 2.1m
This houses the oil-fired boiler, full-height storage cupboard, sink unit and plumbing
for washing machine. Window to courtyard. Exposed beams. Wooden floor.
Bathroom. Approx 2.1m x 2.1m
Wall-to-wall vanity unit with sink. Full-length bath. Toilet. Exposed beams.
Wooden floor.
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Property 3 The Annexe
This used to be a potter’s workshop, but has been tastefully adapted to provide studio
accommodation for one or two people.
Access is through double sliding patio doors from the riverside, and opening into the
living room/kitchen area of approx. 4.6m x 3.6m
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Three additional windows overlook the courtyard and a modern island unit kitchen
houses all the necessary cupboards and drawers, as well as the sink and electric
cooker.
Off this area is a toilet and shower room measuring approx. 2m x 1m with extractor
window to courtyard.
A wooden stepladder leads to the mezzanine sleeping balcony measuring approx 3m x
3m
The unit is heated by a wood burner, but the oil tank barn adjoins the property, so it
would be relatively simple to install oil-fired central heating and hot water.
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The Grounds and Outbuildings
The gardens and field provide a tremendous sense of space, and excellent
opportunities to watch badgers, pheasants, foxes, rabbits, muntjac and various other
animals and wild birds in their natural surroundings. The river provides excellent
fishing as well as habitat for swans, ducks and other waterfowl, edible crayfish – and
otters are also returning to the banks.
About half of the land is laid to undulating lawns and gardens with numerous
specimen plants, with the rest left as a flat field suitable for leisure, horses or other
livestock. A field shelter is already in situ.
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The gated courtyard lies between The Mill House and Mill Barn Cottage, allowing
ample secure parking for several cars. Double wooden gate vehicle access from the
half-mile lane, plus single wooden gated pedestrian access.
Double gates lead from the courtyard to the gardens and a large sundeck straddles the
stream, suitable for barbecues or just taking it easy in blissful surroundings. Another
large decked area sits astride the river to provide a unique, relaxing location to enjoy
the tranquil river setting.
A brick and tiled building adjoins The Annexe, housing the oil tank for heating and
hot water in both The Mill House and Mill Barn Cottage. Other outhouses provide
storage for garden tools, mowers, etc,
There are dozens of trees in the grounds, including eating and cooking apples, pears,
Victoria plums, damsons and greengages – and badgers clear the lawns of fallen fruit
overnight.
Adjoining, and belonging to, the property is an additional fenced parcel of freehold
land measuring approx 30 yards x 10 yards that used to be a kennels. It is now
occupied by a 32ft mobile home, extensive storage stabling and a large, airy
workshop measuring approx 12′ x 12′, with mains electricity. This is also where the
approved and effective septic tank filtration system is housed.
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