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The Mill and Granary are situated on the outskirts of the village of Caston which has a good village community with attractive Church and associated activities. There is a Village Hall, Primary School and Pub.

The neighbouring villages of Rocklands has a village Shop/Post Office and Cafe (open 7days) as well as further sports facilities and Pub. The nearby villages of Griston and Thompson also have friendly and welcoming Pubs. Whilst the town of Watton, approximately 3 miles distant, has a weekly market and the other ameinities you would expect - such as Doctors, Tesco Supermarket, Dentist, 24 hour Pharmacy to name a few. The town of Attleborough, approximately 6 miles away has further shopping and banking facilities as well as a Sainsburys supermarket and a railway station with services to Norwich and Cambridge. Attleborough is well situated adjoining the recently dualled A 11. Norwich the Cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia lies approximately 21 miles to the north and has a thriving city centre with renowned shopping and main line railway service to London, Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 1 hour 50 minutes as well as an expanding airport on the north side of the city with international flights. Stanstead International Airport is within an hours drive from the property.

The Mill and adjoining Granary

We understand that The Mill ceased being an active mill around 1950 and is an excellent example of its type constructed in 1864, and has a Grade II* listing.

The Mill was purchased in 1969 and still has the majority of the workings in tact. The adjoining former Granary was later converted into a residential dwelling. The Mill stands in a slightly elevated position in one corner of the plot and has good open views of farmland behind and of the gardens and grounds to the front.

The Mill and Granary are set back from the road approached via a long private driveway leading up to The Mill.

This is without doubt a true lifestyle property and is steeped in history. The Mill is a lovely building oozing character and still has opportunity to renovate further rooms. The same can also be said of the adjoining Granary.

The accommodation briefly comprises:
On the ground floor are 2 bedrooms in the Granary and 1 Bedroom in the Mill. The bedroom in the Mill is a simply stunning room with many original features. There is also a conservatory and a large workshop to the ground floor. The workshop currently has planning approval in place for a further 2 bedrooms (one with ensuite) and a playroom.
The first floor is currently split level with a large bedroom that enjoys views over the farmland. There is also a family bathroom with shower on this first level. A few steps lead up to the main living space. The Kitchen / Lounge room is a very well proportioned room. The contemporary "shaker style" kitchen is well fitted and has a vast range of units with expansive oak work surfaces. The two areas are light and bright with aspect windows. The lounge is spacious and has a wood burner fitted. An original door leads in to the first floor Dining room in the mill - the "Meal floor". This (like all the rooms) is a light bright room with triple aspect windows. Most of the original mechanics of the mill make for a very interesting and unusual ceiling!

(Further details of the history of the Mill can be found here http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Windmills/caston-towermill.html )

The next floor up (the "Stone floor") has a walkway around the outside (not for the feint hearted) and is a room that could be used for many uses but would benefit from further renovation. Up again to the third floor and this room would make an ideal office. The fourth floor contains the "bins" and would benefit from some renovation. The fitfh floor is also accessable and would benefit from some further renovation. This floor allows access to "The Cap" - be warned it is some 55 ft high!

The property is without doubt unusual and the current vendors have improved the property significantly to make this a family home. There is still, as mentioned, the ability to improve this property further.

The gardens are largely lawned with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and plants and hedging marking the majority of the boundaries. The plot is around 3/4 of an acre and surrounded on three sides by pastural fields. The property is located within a conservation area.

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