7 bedroom detached house for sale

A remarkable and characterful private residence with superb ancillary accommodation in the form of the Windmill, numerous outbuildings and a mixture of gardens, grounds, pasture and woodland, approx 23.39 acres in total. Edlesborough Mill also boasts a Millpond, 3 further ponds and approx 0.75 miles of the River Ouzel.Constructed of mellow red brick under a pitched pitched clay tile roof Edlesborough Mill was built in the early 19th century and was last known to have been sold by auction in 1917. Originally a working mill using water from the River Ouzel the mill has been successfully converted to create a handsome private home. Internally the house combines light and spacious reception rooms with comfortable bedroom accommodation on the first and second floors. Of particular note is the exceptional first floor drawing room (37ft x 31ft) where the original working components of the mill have been retained and offering outstanding views over the mill ponds, River Ouzel and the Chiltern Hills beyond.The WindmillStanding to the west of the watermill is the Old Windmill, now beautifully converted to provide unusual secondary accommodation over five floors. The windmill has two bedrooms, the second situated at the top of the building with exceptional far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.Gardens and GroundsWell maintained lawns flank the two principal ponds at Edlesborough Mill which are edged with graceful weeping willows and an avenue of pollarded poplars. In all there are four ponds comprising about 2.4 acres which attract an abundance of wildlife. The ponds are fed by the River Ouzel of which about 0.75 miles runs through the grounds. To the south of the mill house is open pastureland studded with a selection of mature specimen trees and productive fruit trees; ideal for the equestrian enthusiast.LocationThe property falls within the Aylesbury Grammar Schools catchment and there is a wide choice of independent schools in the district including Beechwood Park, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and Berkhamsted Schools for boys and girls.Communications are excellent with fast and frequent trains leaving Berkhamsted reaching London Euston in 34 minutes or from Leighton Buzzard reaching London Euston in 35 minutes. The M1 junction 9 is 7 miles away and Luton Airport is 9 miles distant.General Remarks and StipulationsTenure: The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.Services: Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating and private drainage. Broadband connection.Local Authority: Buckinghamshire CouncilEPC:Edlesborough Mill: EThe Windmill: ECouncil Tax:Mill House Band H ?4,195.54 2022/3Windmill Band D ?2,097.82 2022/3Easements, wayleaves and Rights of way: The Property is offered for sale subject to any public or private rights of way and all easements and wayleaves referred to in these particulars or not.DirectionsFrom Berkhamsted take the B4056 north to Dagnall. At the roundabout in Dagnall. At the roundabout in Dagnall. At the roundabout in Dagnall turn left onto the B440 signposted to Leighton Buzzard. Proceed over the xxx roundabouts onto the B440 and take the first turning right towards Edlesborough after 0.4 miles. Follow this lane and take the first turning right heading out of the village. The entrance will be found after about 0.5 miles on the right.