This Grade II-listed property in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, is an example of mill conversions at their best. Used commercially until 1899, this building was also an Air Raid Precautions post during World War II.
The period property sits inside half an acre of tranquil gardens and features four floors, three bedrooms and a detached double garage. Currently for sale with Savills, the windmill and its incredible landscape vistas, could be yours for £925,000.
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Windmills don’t get much more archetypal than this. Located in Alphen Aan Den Rijn, South Holland, this characteristically Dutch property was built in 1836 and carefully restored in 2000.
With four bedrooms and a spacious garden, the converted home is less than one hour from Amsterdam, making it suitably placed for rural and city living. Purchasing information is available upon request from the luxury home's agents, Christies Real Estate.
Located in a highly sought-after area of Dover, this grand four-bed windmill features a modern interior, thanks to a recent internal renovation. Built in 1849, the stunning Grade II-listed mill features three bedrooms and four reception rooms, split over four floors.
The home’s best feature is probably its spacious curled kitchen, a bright space perfect for family mealtimes, and a beautifully quirky round living area. For £750,000, you also gain a separate cottage, ideal for guests. The property is currently on the market with Miles & Barr.
On the market with Fine & Country, this stunning five-bedroom house lies in the picturesque village of Findern, Derbyshire. The converted Grade II-listed windmill covers over 4,000 square feet and offers an impressive tower room in the mill’s spire.
As far as wow-factor homes go, this one is up there. This Grade II-listed, four-storey windmill is positioned within 15 acres of land overlooking the Welland Valley. For sale with James Sellicks for offers over £1,500,000, the property comes with a separate six-bedroom family home.
The main house is connected to the tower via a spacious balcony and inside, the mill offers a self-contained two-bedroom cottage, ideal for holiday lets. The home also comes with two paddocks and a set of stables.
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They say it's all about location, and this incredible property certainly fits the bill. Positioned in the hills of the Sintra Mountains, this former windmill is within easy reach of the area's iconic Moorish castle. This impressive home is currently for sale with Fastighetsbyrå for €750,000 (£666k).
Set inside a private estate in Hertfordshire, this superb Grade II-listed windmill lies at the rear of a large Arts and Crafts-style family home. As well as tennis courts and two lakes, the property boasts a wine room, an indoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi.
The house contains five bedrooms and three bathrooms, all with intricate period detailing, including original ceiling beams and post-Victorian windows. The home is currently on the market with Knight Frank for the guide price of £3,950,000.
On the market for £885,000, this characterful detached property is an 18th-century former mill. Located in Braunston, Northamptonshire, the mill is positioned over five floors. For your cash you will also gain a detached one-bedroom annexe building, a third of an acre of land and a summerhouse with a hot tub.
The home features three double bedrooms and has an interior that blends period details with later additions such as this contemporary kitchen that, while perfectly functional, is in need of an update. Find out more from the estate agents, Campbells.
Known as The Black Windmill, this Grade II-listed home is one of the most iconic properties in Kent. Dating back to 1815, the mill is attached to a unique 1920s home with five bedrooms and stunning surrounding gardens.
Thanks to the property’s elevated location, you can enjoy impressive views over Whitstable Bay from the upper-floor windows. The Black Windmill has lots of its original workings which add huge character to this adorable building. It's currently on the market with Christopher Hodgson for a whopping £1,050,000.
If you’re in the market for a bungalow, then turn your attention this way. The asking price of £800,000 with estate agents Robert Leech will buy you a three-bedroom bungalow as well as England's oldest working post mill.
This striking Grade II-listed home sits in the popular market town of Skegness, Lincolnshire. Laid out over four floors, the historic home offers five bedrooms and four bathrooms as well as impressive panoramic views from its top floor.
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The building dates back to the mid-1800s and was transformed into a residential home less than 30 years ago. Though the interior is in need of renovation, the property is a bit of a steal at just £486,500 with Hunters.
Bag yourself a bargain and purchase this idyllic 13th-century windmill for just €210,000. Built from stone, this historic mill has been transformed into a quaint country villa in the scenic region of Occitanie, France. For sale with Sextant Properties, this gorgeous stone mill would make for a dreamy holiday retreat.
This impressive tower mill is Grade II-listed and is somewhat of a local landmark. Situated in Telford, Shropshire, the building was used during the 18th century but has since been carefully restored into a wow-factor family home.
Laid out over five storeys, the building offers striking internal features, including original mill machinery, curved walls and rustic wooden beams. For £595,000 you will also gain a detached oak-frame annexe. Visit the Nick Tart website for more information.
Ever wanted to live in the heart of Tuscany? This stunning four-bed mill in Lucca is on the market for the impressive sum of €875,000 (£778k). Boasting 6,000 square metres of land, the building is currently split into three apartments, giving buyers the option to convert the space into a large family home.
The mill recently underwent a thorough renovation but maintains its authentic character. A stream runs underneath the property and its windows benefit from idyllic river vistas. Find out more from Prestige Property Group.
Though this unique timber mill looks fairly modern, it was actually built in 1848 from brick, with a timber frame boarded tower and a decked terrace. Converted into a five-bedroom home, the Grade II-listed mill offers incredible views across the Kent countryside.
The building’s original engine room and granary remain intact, carefully restored into modern living spaces, and the kitchen is small but bright and cheery. On the market with Ward & Partners for £700,000, the home boasts two self-contained ground floor apartments.
On the market with Batcheller Monkhouse for £725,000, this historic smock mill in Bexhill-on-Sea sits inside half an acre of scenic land and boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a studio office.
For just €200,000 (£178k), this traditional Portuguese windmill could be yours. Located on a peaceful farm on the outskirts of the city of Santarém, this two-bedroom home is begging for some TLC.
With an open-plan kitchen-diner, two bathrooms, original machine room and a spacious garden, the property covers around 30 square metres of land. Fancy living in sunnier climes? The mill is currently for sale with Villasluz.
Located in the sought-after South Downs, this Grade II-listed converted windmill has historic links to the Battle of Lewes. Available alone or as part of a larger lot, this three-bedroom timber mill even comes with eight stables. If you fancy getting your hands on it, the windmill is available for £595,000 and features an open-plan kitchen and almost four acres of land.
If you’re feeling flush, you could also purchase two one-bedroom apartments and an additional stable block for the combined sum of £1,220,000. Speak to Churchill Country and Equestrian to find out more.
Not your average looking windmill, this quaint property near Dijon, Burgundy, offers two bedrooms and almost four acres of land. On the market for €345,000, the windmill dates back to the 11th century, making it nearly 1000 years old!
The interior boasts heritage stone and exposed wooden beams, making it ripe for careful modernisation. The property comes fully furnished and its gorgeous garden boasts a pond, a millstream and a waterfall. Head to Sexton Properties to find out more.
Owned by the same family since the late 60s, this characterful Grade II-listed windmill comes with a detached farmhouse and incredible coastal scenery.
The home boasts three spacious bedrooms and a number of outbuildings, all awaiting restoration. Hart Mill Farm sits close to the coast at Hartlepool and dates back to the 1700s. It's on the market with George F White.
This detached five-bedroom windmill is situated in Horsford, Norwich. The former masonry mill features a contemporary timber frame extension and plenty of period character, including original mill machinery.
The mill’s cap was recently refurbished and offers a terraced walkway, boasting panoramic landscape views. On the market privately with The House Shop, this historic former mill could be yours for just £500,000.
Located in the attractive village of High Easter, Chelmsford, this Grade II-listed post mill was built in the late 19th century. The sandstone property has been converted into a modern four-bedroom estate covering an impressive 3,249 square feet.
Inside, there is a two-storey lounge, a striking galleried library and a private roof terrace, directly off the master bedroom. This unique property retains plenty of period features, including its original millstone head. The property is up for sale with Savills for the tidy sum of £1,350,000.
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