The three-bedroom windmill sits within the coronary heart of Kent’s countryside (Image: Andrew & Co, Ashford by way of OnTheMarket)
We’re large followers of an uncommon property, and this one ticks all of the containers.
That’s as a result of it’s not only a dwelling, however a windmill – one which’s Grade II listed, in addition.
The windmill, which is on sale for affords within the area of £945,000, dates again to the early 1800s.
It sits in an elevated place within the coronary heart of Kent’s countryside, that means you get unimaginable panoramic views of the Backyard of England’s wonders.
The windmill was transformed into a house a few years in the past, then Jo Rogers and her household moved in again in 2002.
Now, after many completely satisfied years within the exceptional property, they’re promoting up.
Jo mentioned: ‘In 2002 all of us determined to promote our homes and transfer to Ashford.
The property consists of the primary windmill and an extension (Image: Andrew & Co, Ashford by way of OnTheMarket)
‘My dad and mom bought the property and over time, every household group has taken turns in residing within the windmill itself.
‘It’s very distinctive as a result of it nonetheless has the sails intact and it’s known as a smock windmill as a result of it’s within the form of a gown.
‘The views are magnificent, particularly from the highest. You may even see to Dungeness (a big headland on the Kent coast).
Contained in the windmill (Image: Andrew & Co, Ashford by way of OnTheMarket)
‘We can be unhappy to see it go as a result of not everybody can say they personal a windmill.
‘We need to see our treasured household dwelling go to somebody who will respect it and find it irresistible like we do.’
Contained in the windmill sit three bedrooms, with the choice of utilizing one as a house workplace within the higher flooring of the windmill (the prime spot, after all).
The homeowners are shifting after many completely satisfied years within the property (Image: Andrew & Co, Ashford by way of OnTheMarket)
You may combine up the accomodation between the windmill and the extension.
In the primary windmill, there’s a big reception room and entry to a roof terrace, the place you may sit and marvel on the surrounding space of North Downs.
Within the extension is a kitchen, a big bed room, a rest room, and an extra reception room or bed room.
From the extension is entry to the backyard and patio space.
Climb up the ladder for entry to the roof terrace (Image: Andrew & Co, Ashford by way of OnTheMarket)
There’s additionally a double storage and parking, together with a elaborate gated entrance.
If all that’s not sufficient for you, no worry, as throughout the property is an outbuilding that could possibly be transformed into additional residing area, relying on planning permission.
The property is being sold through Andrew & Co, Ashford via OnTheMarket.
Vikki Bennett, spokesperson for OnTheMarket, mentioned: ‘It’s not usually that we see a windmill conversion with its sails nonetheless connected, so this property is actually distinctive.
There’s a backyard and terrace space too (Image: Andrew & Co, Ashford by way of OnTheMarket)
‘For anybody wanting a singular household dwelling, this property ticks all of the containers. It has loads of area unfold throughout 4 flooring in addition to within the adjoining extension.’
Martin Randall, assistant department supervisor at Andrew & Co Property Brokers in Ashford, mentioned: ‘Windmills are a uncommon discover, and particularly ones which can be renovated and in such nice situation, like this one.
‘The placement is admittedly particular, too, with such spectacular views.
‘This property has such nice character and has been so nicely taken care of by Jo and her household.’
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