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7 bedroom detached house for sale
Askerswell, Dorchester DT2
£1,350,000
Our Summary
- The property consists of the original watermill and attached house with planning in place to extend (P/hou/2021/01222 and P/lbc/2021/01151) the original house, with a contemporary extension, and the potential to bring the Mill House into the main body of the property
- To the rear of the cart shed there is an agricultural barn which has been built to a high specification with a double skin and, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent, is a possibility for further conversion into living accommodation
Description
Hembury Mill is a charming, detached Grade II Listed former watermill situated in the Asker Valley, nestled among 6.15 acres of land. The property has been divided into three cottages, providing a potential income stream. The original house has planning permission to extend, and the mill house could be incorporated into the main property. The outbuildings, including a cart shed, storerooms, and an agricultural barn, offer additional potential for conversion into living accommodation. The property boasts huge character, with features such as a working water wheel, timbered ceilings, flagstone floors, and open fireplaces. The cottages have been tastefully decorated and equipped with modern amenities, including oil-fired central heating, mains drainage, and mains water. The property is surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside and is conveniently located near the villages of Askerswell, Dorchester, and Bridport, with its bustling market town and World Heritage Jurassic coastline.