JACK WINDMILL AND MILL HOUSE CLAYTON, WEST SUSSEX
An outstanding and unique property in the South Downs National Park
Jack Windmill and Mill House, Mill Lane, Clayton, West Sussex, BN6 9PG
Freehold
· The Mill House Jack Windmill and Duncton Mill Roundhouse: · The Granary 5 Floors, Chapel, adjoining Roundhouse used as a · Jack Windmill and Duncton Mill Roundhouse Workshop/Storeroom · Total plot about 1.4 acres Description Hamptons International is delighted to offer The Mill House, built to complement the picturesque this rare opportunity to acquire one of Sussex’s landscape and existing buildings, was completed in most famous landmarks, together with a 1963 in the modernist style. The current owners spent modern family home and historic buildings. 18 months refurbishing this magnificent Grade II* house Clayton Windmills are situated at the top of and Granary working closely with two local authorities, English Heritage, SPAB and local millwrights and the South Downs in the South Downs National community groups to ensure they were enhancing the Park with stunning views over the Mid Sussex property but being sympathetic to its surroundings. countryside. The quality of the result has been recognised by the Architectural Journal and the award of the RIBA South Features East Award 2017 and RIBA South East Conservation The Mill House: 5 Bedrooms (2 Bathrooms), Sitting Award 2017. Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Study, This project is an example of progressive conservation, Cloakroom, Roof Terrace inventive re-use and adaptation of existing fabric. For The Granary: Granary with tunnel to Jack Windmill the first time since 1909, Jack and Jill Windmills will once and Cellar, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, 2 Reception Halls, again turn in the wind together. The importance of the Kitchen, Downstairs Cloakroom, Bathroom and WC historic fabric has been clearly understood which has allowed freedom to make interventions and alter the reading of the buildings to give the whole complex of buildings a new lease of life. The concept of ‘framing’ the existing historic fabric and re-presenting it in new and interesting ways to the visitor has informed many of the design decisions. Full details for this family home can be found on the floorplans.
The Granary Lying adjacent to the Windmill, The Granary has been superbly restored and refurbished providing two bedrooms, shower room, kitchen, cloakroom and two extremely impressive reception rooms one of which has a wood burner and the other vast ceiling height making this a great entertaining room. Of historical note, the building was used during World War 1 to construct tail parts for aircraft. There is a hidden tunnel from here to the floor of the Windmill along with access to a cellar space underneath the roundhouse.
Jack Windmill Jack Windmill is Grade II* listed, is arranged over five floors with the topmost point understood to extend to over 40ft above the ground. The mill was stripped of machinery when it was retired in the 1900s, though does retain many of the Chapel fittings on the third floor and the circular staging around the first floor, with its fine ornamental cast iron supports.
2 3 4 Duncton Mill Roundhouse Lying adjacent to Jack and connected via double doors, the roundhouse is the ground floor of the original Duncton Mill and is currently used as a workshop.
Gardens and Grounds The gardens and grounds surround the property and are well established, enclosed by mature trees and shrubs. The formal gardens lie predominantly to the north west of the house and slope gently away, enhancing the views. A stunning flint walled garden sits centrally within the plot and makes for a fantastic sheltered entertaining area. Total plot about 1.4 acres.
Agent’s Note Members of the Jill Windmill Society currently have the right to access by prior arrangement, Jack Windmill only for nine days every year. There is a covenant on the property please ask Hamptons for details.
Situation Clayton Windmills are situated on the South Downs, just south of the hamlet of Clayton, between the popular villages of Ditchling and Hassocks.
5 6 The Granary The Granary
The Granary
7 Local Amenities Hassocks/Keymer (about 1.7 miles distant) provides a wide range of village amenities including three banks, a chemist, post office and a mainline railway station. Ditchling (about 2.5 miles distant) is a very pretty village and provides a number of independent shops.
Comprehensive Shopping Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & Brighton.
Mainline Rail Services Hassocks (London Bridge/Victoria timetable journey from 55 mins) www.southernrailway.co.uk
Primary, Secondary State and Private Schools There are a number of highly regarded schools in the local area, both state and private. www.eastsussex.gov. uk/educationandlearning/schools.
Communications The M25 orbital motorway can be accessed via the A23, which lies only half a mile distant, and links to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coast.
8 The prime team would be delighted to show you around this property.
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Head Office UK House 180 Oxford Street London W1D 1NN hamptons.co.uk Jack Windmill and Mill House Approximate gross internal area = 2,525 sq ft / 234.6 sq m, Granary = 2,163 sq ft / 201 sq m, Windmill = 1,661 sq ft / 154.3 sq m, Total = 6,349 sq ft / 589.9 sq m (excluding Void) For Clarification We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/ shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, garden ornaments and statuary, whether fitted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars.