Mortimers Mill Estate

Location

Mortimers Cross Mill Estate - The Mill House is located at Mortimers Cross a small hamlet amidst stunning Herefordshire countryside. Mortimers Cross has a local pub, the village of Aymestrey is 1.5 miles distant with another pub and a church and Kingsland is 1.7 miles away this has a local store, two good pubs and a primary school. The historic Market Towns of Ludlow (10 miles) and Leominster (6 miles) offer a wider range of local facilities.

Introduction

The Mill House dates back to the 1700's and is a six bedroom house with a detached two bedroom cottage (classified as an annexe for council tax purposes) and the historic Mortimers Cross Mill, on the banks of the River Lugg set in approximately 24 acres of land.

The Mill dates back to 1750 and is a fine example of a post medieval water mill which is under the guardianship of English Heritage who are responsible for maintaining the Mill in working order. The land follows the course of the River Lugg and 200m north of the Mill is a stone weir. The Mill, the stone weir and a succession of small quarries are a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

The current owner has in the past had agreement from English Heritage to open the Mill as a successful visitor attraction.

The Mill House offers the opportunity to acquire a substantial amount of property and land and subject to the necessary consents could provide various uses.

Summary

It is an idyllic location, with fishing rights on the River Lugg. The land extends along the river to the north, a lovely walk which takes you through Pokehouse Wood which adjoins the National Trust Croft Castle Estate. The land is mainly laid to pasture and there is a large Willow Farm. There are two vehicular accesses from the road, the first to the properties and the Mill and the second opening to a large level area which had parking for over 100 cars. There is a toilet block which was used for caravanners and wild campers and a small vineyard with approximately 30 vines. There is an extensive range of farm buildings, again these could offer potential for conversion subject to the necessary consents.

The Mill House

The Mill House is in need of improvement. It is a spacious property with six bedrooms. With oil fired central heating which was installed in 2017.

Mill Cottage

A Two Bedroom Detached Cottage with Hall, Dining Kitchen and Sitting Room. First floor Two Bedrooms and a Bathroom. Electric Storage Heating. The cottage is adjacent to the Mill.

The Mill

A Grade II Listed Stone Mill under the guardianship of English Heritage.