Summary - HILLVIEW COWBRIDGE TIMBERSCOMBE MINEHEAD TA24 7TD
3 bed 3 bath Detached
Unique restored sawmill with working wheel, large plot and outbuildings near Exmoor.
Working 14ft water wheel and restored vintage sawmill machinery
A rare historic sawmill with a working 14ft water wheel sits attached to a renovated three-bedroom stone house on the edge of Timberscombe, within Exmoor National Park. The main house has been sympathetically restored with a triple-aspect kitchen/breakfast room, sitting/dining room with woodburner, principal bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, and a lower-ground basement with potential for annexe or additional living space. The mill complex includes a two-storey stone outbuilding housing a forge, workshop and first-floor museum space, plus a 1920s former garage — ideal for open days, hobby use or small-scale heritage events.
This is a property for someone who values history and rural character: extensive recent works have reroofed buildings, rebuilt floors and restored the water wheel and many items of vintage machinery. The main gardens and timber deck afford sweeping country views towards Dunkery, and the plot is very large with a mill leat running through — attractive for outdoor events, demonstrations or private enjoyment. Off-street parking, a brick-paved courtyard and multiple outbuildings add practical storage and workspace options.
Buyers should note material factors plainly: broadband speeds are slow and heating is oil-fired to radiators, with cavity walls assumed to lack insulation. There is a medium flooding risk to be considered and council tax is above average. The extensive collection of vintage machinery, tools and memorabilia is available only by separate negotiation; the new owner may need to budget for securing, maintaining or removing heavy equipment should they wish to change use.
This property will suit a buyer who wants a substantial, characterful rural site — either a heritage enthusiast prepared to maintain and promote the mill and museum, a small-scale tourist or events operator, or someone seeking a unique family home with workspace. It is not a low-maintenance suburban house: upkeep, utilities and access considerations are typical of isolated historic buildings in rural settings.
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