Listed for £750,000
June 18, 2025
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For added practicality, the ground floor also benefits from integral access to the spacious double garage, providing convenient and secure entry directly from the home.
First Floor
Ascending to the first floor, you arrive at a landing with a staircase that connects seamlessly to the second floor, benefiting from abundant natural light. This level forms the heart of the home, flowing effortlessly into a series of expansive living spaces designed for both relaxed family living and refined entertaining.
The vast living room enjoys a dual aspect, framed by impressive period cross beams and substantial cast iron columns. A feature fireplace provides a subtle focal point, while the generous proportions allow ample space for a relaxing seating area alongside a large dining table, making it perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger social occasions. This timeless setting beautifully celebrates the building’s rich heritage.
The second reception room, also dual aspect, offers superb versatility. Currently, the owners use this space to showcase their ceramic hobby, creating a distinctive gallery feel. With internal walls throughout the property being non-load bearing, there is exceptional potential for reconfiguration, offering future owners the flexibility to adapt the layout to suit their lifestyle.
The generously proportioned breakfast kitchen provides a superb vantage point, overlooking the tranquil mill ponds that invite a variety of bird life. Recently well fitted, it offers an extensive range of quartz work surfaces, including a practical breakfast bar, alongside ample storage solutions. The kitchen also features a striking range cooker and a twin butler-style ceramic sink perfectly positioned beneath one of two windows, offering a delightful view over the mill pond. Combining practical functionality with refined style, this space is both welcoming and efficient.
Accessed off the kitchen, the dedicated utility room is discreetly positioned to ensure the elegant flow of the home remains uninterrupted, adding a layer of everyday convenience without compromising on design.
Second Floor
The second floor leads to four spacious bedrooms, two of which benefit from ensuite bathrooms, while a well-appointed shower room serves the remaining two bedrooms on this level. The principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive, offering not only a large walk-in wardrobe but also a truly spacious dressing room and a contemporary ensuite bathroom, creating a private and comfortable retreat.
Throughout this floor, period features such as vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and cast iron columns add character and charm, complementing the generous proportions and thoughtful design.
Third Floor
At the pinnacle of the residence, the third-floor studio presents an inspiring open-plan space with a dual aspect, featuring windows on both gable ends. Large Velux roof lights flood the area with natural light, highlighting the period roof trusses and purlin timbers. This unique space also incorporates the miller’s grip and original pulley wheel, historic features where sacks of grain would have once entered the mill. Perfectly suited as a private apartment for a family member, a creative studio, or a serene home office, the versatile nature of this exceptional space offers endless possibilities to suit your lifestyle and needs, all within an inspiring and characterful setting.
Outside
Kirklington Mill enjoys a wonderfully private setting on the southern edge of the village, with outlooks across open countryside and a sheltered southerly aspect alongside the meandering mill stream. Mature trees gracefully overhang the water, creating a serene and picturesque backdrop that enhances the home’s natural beauty.
The mill stream flows beneath an arched bridge at the boundary, continuing through the garden and adding to the tranquil atmosphere. The grounds are thoughtfully landscaped, including a triangular lawned area enclosed by established conifer hedging, with planted borders, climbing honeysuckle, and a charming paved approach leading to the main entrance.
The property benefits from a recently installed, highly efficient air source heat pump, providing sustainable and cost-effective heating throughout the home.
A driveway from Southwell Road provides generous parking and leads directly to the double garage, which also offers convenient internal access to the main house.
Location
Set amid unspoilt countryside just three miles northwest of the historic Minster town of Southwell, the village of Kirklington offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with outstanding connectivity. Ideally located for access to Nottingham, Newark-on-Trent, and Mansfield, it strikes a rare balance between country charm and commuter convenience.
The village is served by a well-regarded primary school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in January 2023. More details can be found at a wider range of amenities, Southwell is just a short drive away—or easily reached on foot or by bicycle via the scenic Southwell Trail, a converted railway line that runs directly through the local countryside. Southwell itself offers boutique shops, professional services, a modern sports centre, and exceptional schooling across all age groups. Nearby Newark adds further appeal with a mix of independent and national retailers, fine dining, and premium leisure options.
Transport links are superb: the A1 and A46 provide efficient road access, while Newark Northgate station offers direct rail services to London and the South East in around 1 hour 20 minutes—making Kirklington an exceptional choice for those seeking both tranquillity and connectivity.
Information
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: The property is connected to mains electricity, water, and drainage. Heating and hot water are provided by a recently installed air source heat pump. The range cooker is powered by bottled gas. Full fibre broadband, and there are two electric vehicle charging points installed which benefit from the property having a 3 phase power supply. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood District Council. Council Tax Band G
Energy Performance Certificate: A full copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.
Viewing Arrangements: Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country Nottingham . Please use what3words app: plug.logged.shifts