Arlington Mill. Bibury Nr Cirencester

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1 Arlington Mill Bibury Nr Cirencester

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3 Arlington Mill An exciting Mill conversion in one of England s prettiest villages. Two Large Reception Rooms Downstairs Cloakroom Laundry/Boiler Room Cellar Kitchen/Breakfast Room Master Suite and Four Further Suites To the Outside there is a Courtyard and Garden Parking and Double Garage Self contained and Attached three storey Cottage with: Kitchen/Breakfast Room Living Room Double and Bathroom Cirencester 7 miles, Kemble Station 10 miles, Cheltenham 16 miles, Swindon (M4 Junction 15) 18 miles, Oxford 29 miles (All mileages approximate) Situation Arlington Mill is at the centre of the village of Bibury, in the heart of the Coln Valley in the Cotswolds and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bibury is particularly notable and was described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England. Running through the village is the River Coln and one of the best trout fishing streams in the Cotswolds. Also close to the property are the Rack Isle and Arlington Row, dating back to the 14th Century and owned by The National Trust. The village is a thriving community which supports a parish church, a primary school, a Post Office, a Trout Farm shop, two hotels and a well known pub (The Catherine Wheel). The nearest centre is Cirencester, often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds, where there are extensive facilities including supermarkets, boutique and high street shops, banks, a hospital, a leisure centre and a lido. The larger centres of Cheltenham and Oxford are 16 and 29 miles away respectively. Local sporting and leisure opportunities include golf at Cirencester and Burford, sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, boating on the River Thames as well as many local clubs and societies. Communications are also first class with the A40 giving access to the M40 whilst from Kemble and Swindon there is a fast and regular train service to London Paddington. A number of excellent private and state schools are in the area. Savills, 1 Castle Street Market Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD T E cirencester@savills.com Butler Sherborn, Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD T F E sam@butlersherborn.co.uk

4 History Arlington Mill is steeped in history, referenced in the Domesday Book of 1086, listed in 1952 and Grade II listed in It is fed by a very long leat (water course) and it is presumed that this was constructed in rich monastic times after 1130, when Bibury and Arlington belonged to Osney Abbey. Records show that the mill was worked by Thomas Carter (a fuller) in 1638 who dried the sheep fleeces on racks, giving Rack Isle its name. In 1670 Richard Smart, later described as a cloth maker, took over and it then passed on to Elizabeth Sackville in 1713 when it became a corn mill as well as a woollen mill; the weavers and their looms occupied the picturesque cottages in Arlington Row. In the early 1800s the Bowly family moved in and worked the Mill throughout the 19th century, using it solely as a corn mill; in 1895 they sold the building and water rights to Lord Sherborne. Over time the Mill had been updated and by Victorian times the power of the water was not sufficient to keep all the Millstones turning, so a steam engine was added at the back. Buttresses and steels were added to strengthen the structure of the building and by now it was the largest Mill in the area. Milling stopped circa 1913 and the following year, war was declared. Soon the mill machinery was dismantled and sold for scrap use in the First World War and the Mill became neglected, used only for storage. In 1906, Arthur Severn had set up a Trout Hatchery next to Arlington Mill and in 1926 he bought the Mill in order gain rights to the Mill s leat which he wanted to feed his trout farm ponds. He died in 1949, after which the Mill changed hands a number of times until it was purchased by David Verey in 1965, by which time it was in a very poor state of repair. Verey, wanting to open a Museum and Tea Room, began a programme of extensive restoration, even replacing the mill machinery which was kindly donated by Lord Bathurst from the old North Cerney Mill; the wooden pit wheel on the ground floor is understood to be one of the oldest surviving in the country. The Mill finally closed its doors as a Museum and Tea Room about six years ago and has since been the subject of an extensive renovation and improvement programme. It is now a stylish residence, full of history, character and charm, offering spacious and flexible living accommodation. Description Stairs lead up to the main front door which opens into an impressive reception room which has considerable character including an inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove, oak floors, original wooden beams and the main focal point, the old mill workings. Doors open directly onto the terrace at the rear and there is an internal access to the secondary accommodation from this room. To the right is a fabulous kitchen/breakfast room with views directly over the leat. Beyond the main room is a rear hall with stunning full height feature windows. There is a ground floor cloakroom and doors from the hall to the terrace and parking area.

5 On the first floor, the landing features exposed brick work and double doors which open onto a second superb reception room with more mill workings and with windows on three sides offering a good outlook over the leat and the village. There is an impressive master suite also on this floor with a bedroom, a dressing room and a bathroom. On the second floor, a similar landing gives way to three further bedrooms suites and on the third floor is a wonderful double aspect attic bedroom, which is open to the eaves and with far-reaching views over the Trout Farm and surrounding countryside. On this floor there is also a wetroom (with shower, wc and basin) and a good-sized storage room and additional loft storage. The secondary accommodation, which is to the front of Arlington Mill, has its own front door opening onto a hall with stairs leading up to the right. On the ground floor is a kitchen/dining room with a wood burning stove. stairs is a sitting room with a decorative Victorian fireplace. The top floor has a double bedroom and bathroom. To the rear of the building there is plenty of parking and a double Cotswold stone garage with secure storage above and behind. At the back of the Mill the walled sunny terracing overlooks the leat. Beside the garage there are two additional garden areas, one laid to lawn, and the other a shady area with steps down to the water. Arlington Mill has the rights to fish in the leat, and there are plenty of escapees from the Trout Farm next door. General Remarks SERVICES Oil-fired central heating. Night storage heaters in the secondary accommodation. LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1PX Note : Council Tax Banding for The Mill and Cottage to be assessed and rated separately - To be advised. POST CODE GL7 5NL Viewing By appointment with the agents only: Savills T Butler Sherborn T Directions From Cirencester take the B4425 into Bibury and Arlington Mill will be found just before the river on the left hand side.

6 DISCLAIMER These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Neither Butler Sherborn, nor Savills, nor the seller, accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners or any employees of Butler Sherborn or Savills have any authority to make any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. Photographs taken: November 2012 Particulars written: October 2012 /Savills/Butler Sherborn

7 Arlington Mill and attached Cottage, Bibury Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 510 sq m / 5490 sq ft (Excluding Eaves) Cellar :- 74 sq m / 796 sq ft Total :- 584 sq m / 6286 sq ft Eaves Eaves FLOORPLANZ Ref This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale, unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them x '2 x 12' x '8 x 15' x '11 x 17' x '5 x 6' x '11 x 14'7 S N Eaves Eaves Third Floor 4.49 x '9 x 11'3 = Reduced headroom below 1.5 m / 5'0 Second Floor Sitting / Dining Room x '1 x 20'4 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.20 x '4 x 12' x '0 x 9' x '11 x 13'10 Sitting Room 9.24 x '4 x 20' x '9 x 14'2 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.30 x '8 x 11'4 Boiler Room 3.07 x '1 x 6'4 In Sitting Room 6.01 x '9 x 14'9 Arlington Mill Cellar Ground Floor First Floor Cottage

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