• Detached former water mill dating from the mid-18th century +
• Approx. 3,254 sq ft of accommodation over four floors +
• Heritage woodland setting offering privacy and seasonal variation +
• Large open-plan living kitchen +
• Ground-floor living room with raised deck overlooking water and woodland +
• Lower ground floor with direct garden and river access and log-burning stove +
• Rear conservatory with river and woodland views +
• Principal bedroom in the eaves with wood-burning fireplace +
• 18 solar panels with battery storage +
• Riverside property, with natural waterfalls, rapids and logoon-like pools running through the land +

Property Reference number : 692959

The Old Mill

Detached Former Water Mill | Riverside Setting | Woodland & Waterfalls | Solar Panels | Development Potential

Set within a secluded valley, The Old Mill is a substantial detached former water mill dating from the mid-18th century, offering approximately 3,254 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged over four floors. Surrounded by woodland and flowing water, the property enjoys a rare riverside setting with dramatic natural features and exceptional privacy.

Approached via a quiet stretch of Mill Farm Road, the house sits beside the Pont Burn, where exposed bedrock creates a series of natural waterfalls, rapids and lagoon-like pools that meander through the land. After rainfall the burn flows swiftly, and the sound of rushing water and falls can be heard throughout the house, creating an immersive, calming yet energising atmosphere. In drier conditions the water slows into clear pools and gentle channels, ensuring the landscape changes constantly with weather and season.

Originally part of the historic Hamsterley Mill complex, the building has been thoughtfully converted to suit modern living while retaining its original character. Inside, a large open-plan living kitchen forms the heart of the home, designed for family life and entertaining. There are four true double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a generous entertaining room that reflects the building’s industrial proportions.

The ground-floor living room opens directly onto a raised deck overlooking the garden, woodland and stream ideal for everyday living and outdoor dining. On the lower ground floor, with direct access to the gardens and water, a relaxed family room with log-burning stove offers a more intimate connection to the river, perfect for quiet evenings or winter nights.

A rear conservatory provides peaceful views along the curve of the valley and into the woodland, while the top-floor principal bedroom, set into the eaves and featuring a wood-burning fireplace, offers a strong sense of retreat from the rest of the house.