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An 1850s Mill With a Detached Rental Unit Lists for £1.5M in South West EnglandView 12 Photos

An 1850s Mill With a Detached Rental Unit Lists for £1.5M in South West England

The historic property looks out over a peaceful brook in the medieval market town of Devizes, Wiltshire.
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Property Details: 

Location: Semington Brook, Devizes, Wiltshire, England

Price: £1,500,000 (roughly $1,948,402 USD)

Year Built: 1850

Footprint: 5,710 square feet 

From the agent: "This wonderfully expansive Grade II-listed former mill lies on the outskirts of the quaint village of Worton. Occupying a quiet, rural position next to Semington Brook, a tributary of the River Avon, it is set out over four light-filled levels. Extending over 4,600 square feet and with six bedrooms, the house has stunning views overlooking the brook and Salisbury Plain beyond. Many of its original features remain and are married beautifully with contemporary interventions. Beyond the main house, secondary accommodation extends over 1,000 square feet offering three further bedrooms and separate living accommodation. Fishing rights extend along the brook for a quarter-mile, and there is a welcoming swimming pool in the garden."

The Semington Brook property in Devizes, England, includes a 4,618-square-foot main house that date back to the 19th century. "The house was constructed as a gristmill—a mill used to grind cereal grain into flour—in 1850 and served as such until 1970," says the listing agent. "To the left, a contemporary cedar-clad addition contrasts wonderfully with the red-brick core of the house."

The Semington Brook property in Devizes, England, includes a 4,618-square-foot main house that date back to the 19th century. "The house was constructed as a gristmill—a mill used to grind cereal grain into flour—in 1850 and served as such until 1970," says the listing agent. "To the left, a contemporary cedar-clad addition contrasts wonderfully with the red-brick core of the house."

"Entry on the ground floor is through a large pivot door," says the listing agent. "This opens onto a large hallway with slate flagstones underfoot and a contemporary half-turn cherry wood staircase." 

"Entry on the ground floor is through a large pivot door," says the listing agent. "This opens onto a large hallway with slate flagstones underfoot and a contemporary half-turn cherry wood staircase." 

The first story opens to a large reception room with white-painted brick walls and hardwood beams and floors.

The first story opens to a large reception room with white-painted brick walls and hardwood beams and floors.

"A centrally located Jotul wood burner can be rotated 360 degrees and provides a contemporary addition to the room," says the listing agent. "French doors open onto a large terrace overlooking the garden and the brook below."

"A centrally located Jotul wood burner can be rotated 360 degrees and provides a contemporary addition to the room," says the listing agent. "French doors open onto a large terrace overlooking the garden and the brook below."

"The large kitchen is to the left of the stairs, with granite work surfaces centered around a large island unit," says the listing agent.

"The large kitchen is to the left of the stairs, with granite work surfaces centered around a large island unit," says the listing agent.

On the south-facing end of this story is the contemporary, cedar-clad addition. A large skylight lets natural light into the room, which can be used as a bedroom or office.

On the south-facing end of this story is the contemporary, cedar-clad addition. A large skylight lets natural light into the room, which can be used as a bedroom or office.

There are three bedrooms and two baths on the second level. 

There are three bedrooms and two baths on the second level. 

Dark stone tiles clad the walls in one of the bathrooms, creating a moody environment.

Dark stone tiles clad the walls in one of the bathrooms, creating a moody environment.

One of the bedrooms on the second level opens to a spacious terrace.

One of the bedrooms on the second level opens to a spacious terrace.

The top floor has two additional bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom.

The top floor has two additional bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom.

Across the driveway is the 1,092-square-foot Willow Barn, which was built in 2010. The detached two-story unit provides three bedrooms, two baths, and an open-plan kitchen/living space, making it ideal for rentals.

Across the driveway is the 1,092-square-foot Willow Barn, which was built in 2010. The detached two-story unit provides three bedrooms, two baths, and an open-plan kitchen/living space, making it ideal for rentals.

The garden is centered around a swimming pool at the rear of the residence. "Predominately laid out with flagstones, it has been painted in wonderful contrasting colors drawing inspiration from Yves Saint Laurent’s Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech," says the listing agent.

The garden is centered around a swimming pool at the rear of the residence. "Predominately laid out with flagstones, it has been painted in wonderful contrasting colors drawing inspiration from Yves Saint Laurent’s Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech," says the listing agent.

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