5 bed detached house for sale

(Paddock & Annex Potential), Woolaston Grange, Woolaston, Gloucestershire. GL15

The Old Mill is an exceptional property, a unique converted barn with original water mill wheel, a stunning combination of original architecture and machinery and state of the art modern interior design. This imposing 5 bedroom home is situated in the rural location of Woolaston Grange. Steeped in history and believed to date to the early 18th Century, the beautifully presented home has an open-plan design enabling a flexible, contemporary living environment. Many of the original features have been retained including a beautifully restored 14ft mill wheel and much of the accompanying milling machinery. The spectacular 78ft long vaulted Great Hall is awe inspiring. The conversion of this Grade II listed mill has been completed to the highest of professional standards. The substantial stone outbuilding incorporates the laundry and triple garage. Mature landscaped gardens surround the property and include an adjoining one acre paddock, an orchard with natural stream and lovely views of surrounding countryside. A truly sensational property. For sale with 'No Onward Chain'.

Ground Floor

Entrance to the property is through doors set within a double height fully glazed barn window. The great hall that greets you is quite maginificent. An impressive, truly unique space with a soaring vaulted ceiling, enormous exposed timber A frames and large wood burning stove. Elements of the original mill workings are beautifully restored and on full display.
The great hall serves as the main reception room with the kitchen breakfast room, morning room and bedroom suites all lead form this main room. Ornamental spiral staircases at either end ascend to the first floor levels.
Beyond a double height glazed screen is a peaceful morning / dining room which has a lovely outlook and access to the rear garden.
The family kitchen breakfast room has generous proportions with a vaulted celiling and exposed timber beams and stone walls. Bespoke cabinets and central island are dressed with solid oak work and granite surfaces. Integrated appliances include a large Rangemaster stove with induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is an attractive Travertine marble tiled floor with under floor heating.
Just off the kitchen is the cloakroom and boiler room, both practical spaces.
On the ground floor, at the south-east end of the barn and leading from the great hall are two spacious double bedrooms with full en-suite facilities. One of the rooms has direct access to the side parking area providing useful potential for independent living.

First Floor

From the south-east end of the barn, an ornamental spiral staircase ascends to the first floor where there are two further double bedrooms each with full en-suite facilities. Both have beautifully exposed floorboards and enjoy lovely views over the garden and paddock. Each captures beautiful morning sunshine.
At this end of the barn, the first floor landing provides a wonderful platform to fully apprecaite the theatrical scale of the great hall. There is conveniet ladder access to a large and practical attic room, perfect for accessible storage.
From the west end of the barn, a matching cast iron spiral staircase ascends to the galleried mezzanine which overlooks the great hall. It is a perfect space for a home office or quiet reading area.
From the mezzanine is the 2 storey principal bedroom suite designed to a high specification. Sympathetically incorporated to this generous double bedroom is a modern en-suite 'glass pod' which takes pride of place in the centre of the room and is set against a backdrop of original architectural mill equipment and machinery. Hardwood stairs lead to a suspended mezzanine level enclosed with glass panelling, providing a lovely dressing area or cosy place to sit.

Mill Wheel Room

This wonderfully evocative room features an extraordinary fully restored original mill wheel, timber grain hoppers and flagstone floor. Access is from the garden. It is a fabulous entertaining party room directly off the front terrace.

Laundry Room

With the appropriate planning consents, there is great scope to incorporate an independent annex within this space. The laundry room is connected to the garage at the rear. It is an exceptionally spacious and well-equipped dedicated laundry room with fully fitted cabinetry and work surfaces. There is ample space for additional white goods and storage if required. There are cloakroom facilities and internal steps lead up to the garage.

Detached Garage

This larger than average garage can accommodate at least three vehicles. Access is via the driveway through an electric roller door. The complex has power and light connected.

Outside

The property is accessed from a private lane which encircles the barn and leads to the garage, parking area and paddock. The garden is landscaped and mostly laid to lawn with quiet leafy seating areas, attractive borders and mature specimen trees. Wide flagstone paths wrap around the property. The detached garage/workshop can be accessed from the garden and driveway. A timber summer house has a wood store to the rear. On the opposite side of the lane is a separately enclosed level paddock and fruit orchard bounded by a natural hedging and a stream. The property has a south facing aspect and enjoys a beautiful sunny outlook in all directions over the surrounding countryside.

Directions

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From Chepstow proceed in the direction of Gloucester. Continue for approximately 5 miles and turn right opposite Wyvern Garage. Drive to the end of the lane, The Old Mill is situated on the left hand side.