Summary - HILBOROUGH MILL BRANDON ROAD HILBOROUGH THETFORD IP26 5BU
6 bed 5 bath Detached
Sprawling country home with mill character and 7.9 acres of grounds.
Grade II* listed former watermill with original wheel room and mill race
A rare Grade II* former watermill set in about 7.9 acres of lawns, paddock and riverside meadow, this very large detached house blends historic character with substantial country living. The mill wheel room, mill race and original stone and brick elevations are striking features that give the house strong period appeal. Internally there are six reception rooms and six bedrooms across a versatile multi‑bay layout, offering generous space for family life and entertaining.
Outdoor amenities include a hard tennis court, greenhouse, potting shed, terrace by the water and a walled millpond, all arranged within mature boundary trees and open agricultural views. Several substantial outbuildings and barns provide ancillary storage or scope for conversion (subject to listed‑building and planning restrictions) for stables, workshops or garaging.
Practical considerations are important. The Grade II* listing protects historic fabric and will complicate alterations or modernisation; any conversion or extension will require specialist consent. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal only average in this remoter rural location. Council tax is described as quite expensive, and the property’s size and listing will bring higher ongoing maintenance responsibilities and running costs.
This is an appealing opportunity for a family or lifestyle buyer seeking a characterful country estate near Swaffham, Norwich, Bury St. Edmunds and Cambridge. It suits buyers who value historic detail, extensive grounds and ancillary buildings, and who are prepared for listed‑building ownership and the associated maintenance and consent requirements.
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