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Stedham Mill House
Stedham, Midhurst, West Sussex
A substantial and immaculately restored family house in a sought-after edge of village location.
Exquisite Mill House nestled in the South Downs
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Ground Floor: Sitting Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Dining Hall | Family Room | Snug | Office | Study | WC First Floor: Principal Bedroom with Two Dressing Rooms and Two En-Suites | Three Further En-Suite Bedrooms Second Floor: Two Further En-Suite Bedrooms | Laundry Room Cellar: Wine Cellar | Oil Tank Store | Boiler Room | Store Room Mill Cottage: Dining Room | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Two Bedrooms | Bathroom | WC Gardens and Grounds: Stretch of the River Rother | 2,153 Sq Ft Barn Outbuilding | Garage | Paddock | Woodland | Private Lane In all about 24.31 acres Guide price £5,250,000
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Distances and times Midhurst (3 miles), Petworth (8.8 miles), Petersfield (9 miles), Haslemere (10 miles), Goodwood (11.9 miles), Chichester (14.4 miles), Winchester (27.8 miles), Gatwick Airport (39 miles), Heathrow Airport (45.6 miles), Central London (60 miles) Train Stations Haslemere (10 miles) – trains to London Waterloo from 52 minutes Liphook (7 miles) – trains to London Waterloo from 66 minutes Petersfield (9 miles) – trains to London Waterloo from 65 minutes
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Stedham Mill House, which is listed Grade II, dates to the late 18th century or early 19th century. Set at the end of Mill Lane, which is owned by the property, in an elevated position above the river Rother, its location within the South Downs National Park is wonderfully rural, yet the popular and picturesque market town of Midhurst is less than 3 miles away. The house offers a superb balance of beautifully presented reception spaces and 6 double bedroom suites, set over 3 floors in total. The current owners renovated the property in 2006 and as part of the project created a wonderful kitchen/breakfast room, which has underfloor heating, and made all 6 bedrooms ensuite. The charming drawing room, which is approximately 25 ft by 22 ft, has three windows and French doors affording lovely views over the gardens, river and land. For those requiring space to work from home, there are two studies, one of which can be accessed from outside as well as internally.
The Accommodation
Upstairs there is an impressive principal suite with two dressing rooms and two bathrooms. Three further bedroom suites, all beautifully decorated, occupy the rest of the first floor, accessed from a central landing. On the second floor are two more bedroom suites, ideal as over flow rooms for family and friends or perhaps for an au pair. The laundry is also sensibly located on this floor. There is a second staircase leading from the family room adjacent to the kitchen that leads from ground floor to first floor, which is a practical feature, particularly useful for families with children. From the reception hall, a staircase leads down to the wine cellar. Underneath the house and garden but accessed externally is the oil tank room, boiler room and store rooms.
Ground Floor
In addition to the main house, there is ancillary accommodation in the form of Stedham Mill Cottage; a delightful detached 2 bedroom property of just over 1,000 sq ft. The barn and stables are within a detached ‘L shaped’ building, opposite the main house, which extends to approximately 2,153 sq ft and could be used as stabling, garaging, storage and indeed may have the potential to be converted, subject to the usual consents.
Ancillary accommodation
Double bank fishing on the River Rother
Gardens and grounds
The current owners carried out substantial landscaping to create additional usable garden spaces around the house for enjoying the setting. In front of the symmetrical façade of the property is an exceptional rose garden, which makes for a wonderful first impression. There is also a magnificent Plane Tree, which is subject to a Tree Preservation Order. There are 5 rare black poplars in the meadow opposite the house, which were planted by the current owners. The river Rother runs through the gardens and land, affording double bank fishing and enhancing the rural tranquillity of the setting. The land extends to approximately 24.31 acres in total, comprising gardens, 2 paddocks and woodland. Please note there are two footpaths across the land as indicated on the boundary plan.
Stedham Mill Historical Note
The earliest reference of Stedham Mill is dated 1785 in a painting by a Dutch artist, Hendrik-Frans de Cort, showing the Mill situated on a possible Domesday site thus listing it as one of the half dozen most ancient Mills in West Sussex. In the late 18th Century, Stedham Mill formed part of the Estates of the Peachey family of West Dean, later passing to the Hamiltons of Iping in the 19th Century. The Hamilton Arms, a nod to the Hamilton family, still stands in Stedham today.
Smallbone kitchen Mobile app controlled air con Mobile app controlled /monitored cctv Speakers /Sonos throughout Under floor heating through principal rooms Bluetooth controlled pool lighting Sensor and timer controlled lighting to grounds Cat 6 cabling throughout Police monitored alarm system Outdoor speakers to garden
The Mill was known for producing flour throughout its lifetime, and in the late 19th Century, provided electricity for the Mill, Mill House, Mill Cottage and further cottages in the lane. In 1901, the Mill was destroyed in a fire and was rebuilt shortly after, with the addition of the Turbine House in around 1910, changing the generation of power from the traditional water wheel to turbine generation. The Mill continued to produce flour until it was shut down in 1928 and subsequently demolished due to modern milling methods and the importation of Canadian Grain. The Turbine House still remains and is owned by the Environment Agency. In 1950, Stedham Mill was purchased by Commander Holbrook VC, now buried in Stedham Churchyard. Commander Holbrook purchased the Mill House as a working farm for both arable and dairy. Five years later, he used the stone and brick from the demolished Mill to build the two end wings and the stone wall for Stedham Mill House.
Location
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Stedham Mill lies approximately 3 miles outside Midhurst, within the South Downs National Park. The village has a garden centre, social club and a pub, The Hamilton Arms, which has a Thai restaurant. The historic market towns of Midhurst, Petworth and Petersfield are all within 9 miles of the property and offer a range of amenities from coffee shops to supermarkets. The South Downs National Park is a spectacular setting for a country house. The landscape hosts an outstanding network of footpaths and bridle paths across some of the most breathtaking countryside in the South East. Cowdray Park and Goodwood afford a lively social scene for anyone into polo, horse racing and motor racing. For sailing enthusiasts there are several centres along the coast, including Chichester Harbour, Itchenor and Bosham. The cathedral city of Chichester offers a wealth of attractions, restaurants and shops in a historic setting. The city is home to Pallant House Gallery, Chichester Festival Theatre, Bishop’s Palace Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace and numerous museums. Midhurst has a primary school and there are a host of independent preparatory and secondary schools in the area, including; Ditcham Park, Bedales Prep, Bedales School, Conifers School, Churchers College, Dorset House School and Seaford College.
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8,495 SQ FT/789.2 SQ M
Approximate area
517.1 sq m/ 5,566 sq ft
76.1 sq m/ 819 sq ft
Cellar
593.2 sq m/ 6,385 sq ft
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Entrance hall Dining room Study Cloak room Drawing room Boot room Kitchen Breakfast room Family room Laundry Staff office Plant room Wine Outdoor WC
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Principal bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom 4 further bedrooms with two further bathrooms, one en suite
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Two bedrooms Bathroom Playroom
Swimming pool Gym Spa Pump room Garage Kitchen Reception room Three bedrooms Three bathrooms Kitchen/Sitting room
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The Cottage
Tennis pavillion Two stables Store Green house Log store
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200.1 sq m/ 2,153 sq ft
51.8 sq m/ 557 sq ft
345.9 sq m/ 3,721 sq ft
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The cottage
Services and utilities
Stedham Mill House has mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating, private drainage and private LPG gas supply. Mill Cottage has mains water and electricity, oil fired heating and private drainage. There is electricity and water to the barn. Listing: Stedham Mill House is listed Grade II Local Authority: Chichester District Council 01243 785 166 Stedham Mill Council Tax: Band H Stedham Mill EPC rating: F Mill Cottage Council Tax: Band E Mill Cottage EPC rating: D
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills. Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Viewings strictly by appointment with Savills Photos taken: Externals July 2019 / Internals November 2022 Brochure code: 22021208JB
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Coach House/Home Office
This former coach house has been converted to provide superb secondary accommodation and is finished to the same exceptional standard as the principle house. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a generous reception and kitchen/breakfast room. This space would work particularly well as a home office as it is separate from the main house.
The principal reception rooms all face south and lead off the large and impressive entrance hall
The former coach house has been converted to provide superb secondary accommodation
Particular attention has been given to ensuring the very best of family life and now includes a superb indoor swimming pool and spa complex with gymnasium.
As part of an extensive restoration project the coach house and barn have been completely rebuilt to provide an elegant guest house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, staff accommodation, and a state of the art indoor swimming pool, spa and gym. The pool is Ozoned cleaned, with Bluetooth controlled underwater mood lighting, Sonos and underfloor heating to both pool and gym.
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The mature gardens are sensitively planted offering summer colour and are fully irrigated and are complimented by an extensive landscaped park with mature trees and a beautifully positioned lake.
Gardens & Grounds
The grounds and gardens, which extend to over 13 acres at Queens House are outstanding and offer a family all the space for adventures and fun that anyone could want, including a beautiful orchard and vegetable garden. The mature gardens are sensitively planted offering summer colour and are irrigated and complimented by an extensive landscaped park with mature trees and a beautifully positioned lake. For the adventurous the wood has a zip wire. There is a small stable with water and electric allowing space for a pair of horses as well as a paddock.
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A generous glass kitchen extension offers a powerful indoor/outdoor relationship with the private landscape gardens.
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The grounds and gardens, which extend to over 13 acres, are outstanding and offer a family all the space for adventures and fun.
Basingstoke 4 miles. Reading 13 miles. Newbury 15 miles. M3 in brackets junction 66 miles M4 in brackets junction 1,210 miles London Waterloo via Basingstoke station from 44 minutes
Recreational amenities are unsurpassed with numerous walks and bridleways throughout the surrounding countryside
