Stisted Mill

General information Set on the River Blackwater, which flows beneath the mill under the wheel room, it remains an exceptional focal point of this attractive home. This distinctive property is of timber frame construction with handmade roof tiles and white weatherboarding.

The front door leads you into a welcoming reception hall, providing access to the ground floor accommodation, cloakroom and wheel room. The principal reception rooms have a fantastic outlook over the surrounding picturesque countryside and river, which is home to an abundance of wildlife.

Exposed timbers divide the dining room and sitting room, which has a stunning inglenook fireplace with log-burning stove and a door leading to the outside. The kitchen has a range of wooden units and worktops incorporating a breakfast bar and space for kitchen appliances. Beyond the kitchen is a bathroom and useful utility room.

To the first floor are four spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom benefits from ensuite facilities and has a range of built-in wardrobes. The wheel room is a magnificent space which links the less formal part of the home and is complemented by many of the original workings of the mill with the river running beneath and a cast iron spiral staircase leading up to a fifth bedroom/office.

This room has a wonderful feature window with views of the river below and a mezzanine with access into an unused loft space, which could easily be converted into ensuite facilities, subject to the necessary planning consents. A lounge links bedroom five to a kitchenette and another staircase descends into a spacious hobbies room, providing direct access to the double garage. This half of the home provides excellent potential for further accommodation or an annexe conversion (STP). 

Outside A substantial driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles, together with vehicular access into the garden. The rear garden commences with a paved terrace and lawned garden, ideal for alfresco dining, which overlooks the River Blackwater and countryside beyond. The garden path meanders alongside the river to a sluice at the northern boundary, where a boat house and a former agricultural building can be found. In all, the grounds approach 3.7 acres and are interspersed with a variety of trees. This pleasing landscape is perfect for entertaining or equestrian use in the dryer months.  

Location The picturesque village of Stisted lies around 0.5 miles from the Mill, approximately 3 miles from Braintree town centre and has a village hall which is the home of several clubs and associations. There is also a Golf club set in the grounds of Stisted Hall which is within walking distance of the property. Coggeshall is a popular medieval town nearby with a variety of shops serving day to day needs, excellent restaurants and various antique shops. Educational facilities are provided by Stisted C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School as well as Absolute Angels Kindergarten Nursery, highly regarded Honywood Secondary School and a Montessori primary school called Soaring High in Coggeshall.

There are several public footpaths offering fabulous countryside walks. The Onley Arms is the hub of the village and serves the community by hosting events and laying on entertainment. The pub has a beautiful garden, ideal in the summer, and a roaring log fire for those colder winter months.

Stisted is an excellent location for commuters with easy access to the A120, A12, M11 and Stansted. The nearest train stations are Braintree, Witham and Kelvedon, all of which have a regular service to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 40 minutes. 

Important information Services - We understand that mains water, electricity and gas central heating are connected to the property together with is a private drainage system.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - G
EPC exempt
Ref - BMR

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