DESCRIPTION
Dating back to the 1800s, Southfield Mill offers a unique waterside home, steeped in historic interest and nestled on the outskirts of the Cotswold village of Woodchester. A sweeping driveway creates an impressive entrance to a home that is both handsome and elegant, in equal measure. The L shaped layout of the former mill, with a central courtyard, gives the property an instantly welcoming feel.

Accessed via a spacious reception hall with flagstone flooring, the home exudes period charm. A cloakroom and large laundry room lead off the reception hall, ideal for hiding washing away and the perfect space for dogs, muddy boots and country paraphernalia. A walk-in pantry/wine store, is also located at this level.

The main living accommodation is located on the first floor. The Kitchen is clearly the heart of the home and this light-filled, dual aspect room, benefits from wonderful views over both the rear millpond and the sweeping grounds to the front of the house. Thoughtfully laid-out, there is ample room for discreet storage and space for a kitchen table, ideal for informal family suppers.

The reception rooms are beautifully proportioned and provide excellent living and entertaining spaces, with a dining room for more formal occasions and a good-sized sitting room with woodburning stove for the colder months. A magnificent decorative dresser, original to the mill, creates a charming focal point. A home office is located to the front of the house, overlooking the sweeping grounds and an idyllic location to work from home.

There are 5 bedrooms in total, three with en-suite, together with a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms have been thoughtfully laid out, to provide comfortable living, with ample storage. The principal bedroom (with en-suite) overlooks the mill pond and the gentle flow of water running through the culvert, creates the ultimate lullaby.

Two of the above bedrooms are currently compartmentalised into a self-contained annexe with its own access. The annexe comprises 2 en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room and a private courtyard garden, with views over the millpond. Currently run as a rental investment, the annexe is linked via an internal corridor to the main house and therefore easily incorporated into the principal accommodation.

Extensive outbuildings include the former coach house, now used as two store rooms/garages, a further large store room, with original fireplace, log store and potting shed.

The landscaped grounds have been beautifully designed, to incorporate the original walled kitchen garden and a stunning bespoke Gabriel Ash greenhouse. Sweeping meadow lawns attract an array of wildlife and trees adorn the front garden, with a drystone wall running the length of the drive. The millpond is set to the rear of the house, with a magical path running around the waters' edge and a bench located at the head of the pond, ideal for an evening drink or quiet reflection. Attracting a host of wildlife, including kingfishers, herons & otters, and a family of mandarin ducks, the millpond is an ecological haven. A silt pond is located adjacent to the main pond, together with a tucked away area for bonfires and garden waste. A gravel courtyard provides plentiful parking to the front of the property.