Summary - Mill House, Oxnead NR10 5HP
4 bed 4 bath Character Property
Secluded historic home with gardens, annexe and unique mill potential.
Grade II listed four‑storey water mill with conversion potential (STPP)
Approx. 3.5 acres of formal gardens, meadows and river frontage
Main house + self‑contained annexe; indoor swimming pool
Extensive overall size — c.8,250 sq ft across buildings
Working water turbine supplies renewable energy to the house
Solid brick walls, no insulation assumed; requires sensitive upgrading
EPC rating F; oil‑fired heating and private water/drainage
Listed status restricts alterations and increases maintenance responsibility
Oxnead Mill is a rare, substantial period home set privately beside the River Bure, ideal for someone seeking a landmark rural residence in later life. The main house offers generous, well-proportioned reception rooms, a rustic kitchen/breakfast room, indoor swimming pool and a self-contained annexe for guests or live-in help. The working water turbine supplies renewable energy to the house, and the formal gardens, meadows and river frontage across about 3.5 acres create a peaceful, wildlife-rich setting.
The property includes an extraordinary Grade II listed four‑storey water mill extending the site to approximately 8,250 sq ft in total. The mill presents significant conversion or commercial potential (subject to planning and listed building consents) but is a heritage asset — any changes will be constrained. The estate has been lovingly owned for decades, yet parts of the buildings and grounds will need ongoing maintenance and sensitive renovation to meet modern standards.
Practical considerations include oil‑fired central heating, secondary glazing, solid brick walls with no insulation (assumed), private water and drainage, and an Energy Performance Rating of F. Council tax and running costs are notable given the scale. This is a property for buyers who value character, privacy and long‑term potential and who are prepared to manage the responsibilities of a listed riverside estate.
For a retiree seeking a peaceful, characterful home with guest accommodation and scope for creative adaptation, Oxnead Mill offers an extraordinary combination of heritage, riverside grounds and flexible space. For those prioritising low-maintenance living, be aware of listed‑building constraints, historic fabric upkeep and higher running costs associated with a property of this size.
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