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Liverpool Echo
National
Charlotte Hadfield

Sprawling 18th century converted windmill on sale for £850,000

A stunning 18th century converted windmill is on the market for £850,000.

The Grade-II listed building is surrounded by 2.3 acres of expansive gardens and amazing views of the Ormskirk countryside.

It can be found on Fish Lane in Holmeswood and could make a dream family home.

A sweeping driveway leads up to the entrance of the windmill, which is thought to have been constructed in the 1700s and was later converted into a five bedroom home during the mid to late 1980’s.

Spread out over seven floors it boasts of five bedrooms and comes with the potential to convert the seventh floor attic into further accommodation, subject to planning permission.

On the first floor is a huge kitchen/dining area fitted with wooden beams (Lens Media)

The striking building, made up of original brick, is up for sale with estate agents Armitstead Barnett and includes its own private paddock.

On the ground floor you’ll find a garage and a gym/office space which currently houses a hot tub.

Also located on the ground floor are two utility areas and cloakroom, while a spiral staircase leads from the hallway up to the first floor.

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The first floor comprises of a huge kitchen living/dining area, with an exposed brick breakfast bar, electric aga cooker and a wood burning stove.

A balcony leads out from the first floor with impressive views of the roaming gardens.

The cosy lounge area is located on the second floor of the windmill (Lens Media)
A wrap around platform leads out from the windmill with impressive views of the surrounding countryside (Lens Media)

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Meanwhile the second floor of the windmill is made up of a cosy lounge area with exposed beams and wooden flooring.

Up on the next floor you’ll find the main bedroom and en-suite bathroom, with a door that leads through to a wrap around platform offering amazing views of the countryside.

The building boasts of five bedrooms spread out over six floors (Lens Media)
The dream home is on the market with Armitstead Barnett (Lens Media)

The following floors are made up of the remaining bedrooms and bathrooms and a further walk-around platform can be accessed at roof level.

For more information and to view the property listing click here.

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