The Watermill Burnham Overy Town, Norfolk

Award winning renovation of a Grade II Listed watermill into a stunning, romantic home where “True tranquility can only be found when the man made and the natural fit together harmoniously”*

Features

- * Nicholas Crane from BBC ‘In Search of England’s Green and Pleasant Land’

- Fully functioning water wheel

- Original mill mechanisms intact and renovated

- First floor sitting room with stunning river views

- Study

- Third floor sitting room with potential for conversion to a further bedroom with en-suite

- 4 double bedrooms (3 en suite)

- Kitchens Etc kitchen and wet room

- Boathouse/dining room

- Decked riverside entertaining area

- 0.6 acre (stms) garden

- 4.75 acres (stms) shared woodland/riverside amenity land

Driving Distances (approx.)

- Burnham Market 1 mile

- The Coast at Burnham Overy Staithe

0.7 miles

- Norwich 37 miles

- King’s Lynn 23 miles

Situation Burnham Overy Town is a hamlet situated only a short drive from bustling Burnham Market with all it has to offer in terms of boutique shops, galleries, delis, eateries, doctor and dentist surgeries, school and garage. Mainline direct rail links to London can be found at either King’s Lynn or Norwich. The Burnhams are a small group of villages clustered around the River Burn which, around the 6th and 7th century, was easily navigable all the way up to Burnham Overy Town. The River Burn is a 10 mile long chalk stream running from South Creake out to the saltmarshes at Burnham Overy Staithe, also affectionately known as “Nelson’s River”. The sea is only a mile away with excellent sailing facilities as well as sandy beaches close by at Brancaster, Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea. Description The Watermill is one of only 500 remaining residential watermills in the country. Built in around 1737, it was also only 1 of 2 mills in Norfolk using wind and water power in the same location. The Poncelet water wheel was still in operation grinding oats, etc, in 1953. Fortunately all the original machinery was left intact and has been restored and incorporated into the stunning design of this beautiful, romantic home. The meticulous renovation took several years to complete using organic and original materials wherever possible including lime wash, linseed paints, York stone tiled floors and pitch pine throughout. Living by the water on both sides means you are never far from the evocative sights and sounds of the mill pond and mill race.

From the moment you enter The Watermill, you become aware of how special this renovation is. Every space has a unique offering from the beautiful bespoke Aga kitchen to The Boathouse, now a glass fronted dining area with all round waterside views and with a door leading out to the good-sized hardwood decking area for riverside entertaining.

The 1st floor sitting room offers spectacular dual aspect views, a large wood burning stove, metal support columns and the original mill stones, still in working order for any new owner to take up producing their own flour. The original architectural and industrial features seamlessly blend history with everyday living. From the 1st floor study, a staircase leads to a large landing and 3 spacious bedrooms with beautifully appointed en suite bathrooms. The top floor boasts a second sitting room with large storage space and the 4th bedroom. The Watermill is approached off the Overy Road down a sweeping shared driveway. The recently built detached triple garage and 0.6 acre (stms) garden are to the left of the property where the current owners have converted an historic railway wagon into a comfortable summerhouse. A perimeter path leads to the 4.75 acres (stms) of amenity land across water meadows, woodland and attractive river walks, shared exclusively with the residents of this small, prestigious complex of unique properties. A nominal yearly charge is made through the property management company for the upkeep of the shared land.

Directions PE31 8DX From Burnham Market, take B1155 towards Wells-next-the-Sea. The property is on the edge of the village, on the right, as indicated by our For Sale board. Local Authority King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council, Band: G, Annual Cost: £2,479.00 (2014/15). Services Mains water, mains electricity and mains drainage. Electric AGA and LPG central heating to radiators. Fixtures & Fittings Items regarded as fixtures and fittings including carpets, curtains, light fittings, kitchen appliances and garden ornaments are excluded although these items may be available by separate negotiation. Viewings Strictly by prior appointment with sole agents Jackson-Stops & Staff. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.

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Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 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 regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 2015

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