Viver Mill Hincaster 1 Milnthorpe 1 LA7 7NF Viver Mill

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a distinctive and sympathetically converted watermill dating back to the 13th century and providing extensive accommodation tailored to someone looking for a unique living experience, with the added benefit of an adjoining cottage, a large garage/workshop and around 1.5 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds. The present owners of Viver Mill renovated the property to create a stunning family home and wanted to retain as many of it’s original features as they possibly could, including the original water mill wheel and impressive cruck beams which add character and charm. The present owners operate a successful bed and breakfast business, letting out two bedrooms in the main house, and this may be of interest to those parties looking for a brilliant home based business opportunity.

Set within the peaceful rural Hamlet of Viver, which is situated between Stainton and Hincaster, Viver Mill is ideally located for commuters wanting to use the M6 as close to J36 and those looking to enjoy the countryside and beyond. The historic market town of Kendal is about five miles away, renowned as being the gateway to the Lake District and It’s also convenient for access to Milnthorpe being three miles away, which benefits from a variety of amenities including Booths supermarket and a good selection of highly regarded secondary schools including, Dallam, Kirkby Lonsdale and Queen Elizabeth School.

Viver Mill benefits from two separate Most uniquely, the spiral staircase leads private gated entrances. One of which is up to a the second floor galleried sitting completely unassuming, with a gravelled room, the perfect hideout for children driveway affording ample parking and and adults alike which is full of character leading to the entrance door. This opens and includes the internal cogs of the mill. up into the entrance porch to reveal the The room’s mezzanine over looks the instantly characterful and welcoming lounge area and has simply stunning views atmosphere, setting the tone with Kiln tiles over the gardens and countryside. A large and the Miller’s initials as it was the bedroom completes this floor and tradition for the workers to carve their currently provides perfect guest initials into the wall; the vendors have accommodation and has plumbing in counted 12 sets of initials in total! place, should an en suite wish to be added. From the main porch leads you directly into the open plan living area where the Down the spiral staircase leads you to the original beams of the mill create the ideal ground floor, where the kitchen can be focal point for this wonderful entertaining found with a stunning full length outlook space. Further charm is added by way of a to the original water mill. The bespoke large corner multi fuel fire sat on a tiled pitch pine kitchen houses a central island hearth and feature spiral staircase. Filled unit and a variety of wall and base units. with natural light afforded via ample Integrated appliances include a large windows and a balcony door that looks out fridge, double oven, microwave, electric over the picturesque pond and rolling hob with extractor over. Off the kitchen countryside. there is a useful utility room which has The first floor houses two generous size plumbing in place for washing machine & double bedrooms, one of which has an dryer. Accessed from either the kitchen ensuite bathroom with three piece suite or from the main hall, leads into the large and built in wardrobe space. There is a dining room. To this lower ground floor study area which could be used as an ideal there is two bathrooms, one being a home office and the property benefits shower room and the other a larger from B4RN cabling in the garden which house bathroom. There is also a large would provide hyperfast internet double bedroom to this floor, which has connectively, should you wish to connect an internal access door into the cottage. to. Also on the first floor benefits from a There is an external door which provides house bathroom, comprising a fully tiled access out to the back of the property shower room with corner shower cubicle, towards the garage and into the gardens. towel radiator, WC, and vanity unit.

the potential purchaser wish to use the Viver Mill benefits from a large modern property as a whole. From Junction 36 of the M6 motorway Mains Water take the A65 Kirkby Lonsdale exit and but traditionally styled detached double Private Sceptic Tank Drainage head east. At the first roundabout turn garage/workshop, which is fully insulated, left onto the A65 Kendal Road, Oil Fired Central Heating and has the benefit of central heating. The gardens and grounds are simply signposted to Crooklands/Endmoor. The property offers two driveways stunning with panoramic views of the Follow the road for about a mile to reach providing ample room for parking and rolling countryside set within 1.5 acres the Crooklands Hotel on the right, Freehold access straight to the garage from one of boarded by shrubs and trees. The signposted to Milnthorpe. Go over the the driveways. property is surrounded by lawn and leads canal bridge and keep right. Continue down towards the river bed and delightful over the dual carriageway and then turn G pond, a restored mill race, an orchard and right at a crossroads, opposite Woodlands Nurseries, signposted to The property benefits from a ½ bedroom a summerhouse. There are multiple area for alfresco dining and to enjoy the Heversham. Follow the road to a cottage called Mill Cottage, it has private crossroads a turn right, signposted to access and is ideal for income generation evening sunset. The property provides two private driveways, which would be Stainton. Follow the road for about half a or for providing ancillary accommodation. mile to reach the hamlet of Viver and ideal should you wish to let the cottage Comprising kitchen & living room with a Viver Mill is the first property on the out. large bedroom upstairs with en suite. Mill right-hand side. Cottage has a private courtyard and also has access from the main house, should Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Tel 01539 733500

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