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19th-century windmill home on sale for £895,000

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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The historic property, originally powered by wind and later steam, features four reception rooms, solid oak flooring, and a kitchen opening to an extended family room. Outdoor amenities include a south-facing rear garden with decking, fruit trees, and preserved mill grinding stones displayed in the front garden. Sustainable upgrades have also been integrated, such as solar panels paired with battery storage and dual vehicle charging capabilities. The site sits approximately three miles from Northampton town centre, providing practical transit links alongside suburban living.

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  • The four-bedroom detached house provides approximately 2,643 square feet of living space…: The four-bedroom detached house provides approximately 2,643 square feet of living space across four reception rooms.
  • Preserved historical elements dating back to the structure's corn-milling era blend direc…: Preserved historical elements dating back to the structure's corn-milling era blend directly with contemporary residential expansions.
  • Transport accessibility is supported by a five-car driveway, an electric garage, and conv…: Transport accessibility is supported by a five-car driveway, an electric garage, and convenient access to the M1 and A45.

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Ever thought of living in a windmill? Well, most people never get the chance, and fewer still get one with a bedroom inside the original brick tower! In Wootton, on the edge of Northampton, a home like that has come up for sale, with an asking price of £895,000, according to the Rightmove listing.

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The house, built around the remains of a Grade II-listed tower mill, combines modern living with a fascinating piece of Wootton’s history. The listing describes it as a “rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and highly individual family home”.

A mill that outlived its wind

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The property has a long history as a windmill. Historical records refer to mills in the Manor of Wootton as far back as the 13th century, and the earlier post mill was blown down in 1815. The brick tower that stands today was built afterwards, in the early to mid-19th century. The property has lived many lives before becoming a home.

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