Grade II* working windmill, detached cottage, spacious workshop and potential shop and small business opportunity, located in a well-served village.

Situated in the highly sought-after village of Bardwell, Bardwell Cottage and Windmill is a rare opportunity, offered for sale for the first time since 1987. The Grade II* windmill, dating from 1823, has been extensively restored and is fully operational by wind power or by electricity on still days. The working mill and cottage offer versatile potential for a new owner to make the most of the buildings and surrounding space or a golden opportunity to create a small local or community based business. Bardwell is a charming rural village in northwest Suffolk, set along the River Blackbourne and conveniently located between Bury St Edmunds and Diss. The parish extends over 4 miles north–south and offers a well-supported pub, an active sports and social club, the Grumpy Goat bar and restaurant, and a village school, making it ideal for families and community living.

Tenure

Freehold

The Cottage

Windmill Cottage (1,200 sq ft) is a Victorian home arranged over two floors, offering scope for updating. Accommodation includes a sitting room and dining room, both with fireplaces, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with storage and work surfaces, and a ground-floor shower room. Upstairs, four bedrooms, accessed via two interconnected staircases, enjoying views over the gardens and the windmill.

Outbuilding (264ft2) and store (216ft2)

Adjoining the property is a brick-and-flint- space, formerly a shop, with adjoining storage which could be incorporated into a home studio/workspace or continued use as a business (subject to the usual planning consents).

Workshop (592ft2)

Positioned at the rear of the plot behind the mill, a large red-brick Victorian outbuilding currently serves as a well-equipped workshop, featuring high ceilings and an electric supply capable of supporting larger domestic machinery.

The Windmill

The windmill is now a fully working mill, and during renovations the cap was renewed in 2000 complete with a new kerb. The sails and fan tail were renewed between 2010-2014, whilst all windows and doors were renewed over a similar period, in keeping with the original style.

All flour milling machinery has been overhauled, with both sets of stones being French Bur. The North Stones can be turned by wind, whilst the South Stones are turned by electric motor.

Council Tax Band

E

OPEN HOUSE DATES

If you would like to attend any of the dates below, please ensure you confirm attendance with the office. 10th March 12:30pm 16th March 11:00am

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating E

Services

Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Local Authority

West Suffolk Council

Solicitors

Hayward Moon (Bury St Edmunds), Ref: Jemima Lister, Tel: 01284 330185

Additional Fees

Buyer's Premium - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.