Picturesque mill, skillfully landscaped by one of the most distinguished contemporary garden designers
Historic Hunworth Mill in Norfolk Offers Charm and Elegance
Nestled in the picturesque Glaven Valley, the Grade II*-listed Hunworth Mill in Norwich presents a unique opportunity for those seeking a piece of history and a touch of elegance. This converted 18th-century watermill, once a film setting for "The Kingfisher" starring Wendy Hiller and Rex Harrison in 1982, is now available for sale via Strutt & Parker for £3.25 million.
The property, which is 2.5 miles from Holt, 14 miles from Holkham, and 20 miles from Burnham Market, boasts a main house and an attached mill house, both originally converted in the 1980s to preserve and enhance their original features. The main house, offering more than 4,900sq ft of accommodation, includes an entrance hall, dining room, sitting room, sun room, and a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room by Naked Kitchens. The house also features three floors of accommodation, six bedrooms, and three bathrooms, with an attic and mezzanine space offering potential for further accommodation.
The sale includes a guest cottage and various outbuildings with lapsed planning consent for extension. The gardens, designed by the renowned British garden designer Arne Maynard, are a standout feature of the property. Maynard, a Chelsea Gold Medal-winning designer, has created a series of "rooms" within the garden, incorporating elements like a formal knot garden with oak-edged beds, spiral yew topiary, box hedging, beech hedging, oak posts inspired by Venetian gondola posts, espaliered fruit trees, and an orchard laid out as an avenue. The gardens span approximately 3.75 acres of land along the River Glaven, offering a blend of formal and woodland areas that enhance the property’s bucolic estate charm.
The gardens, along with the historic charm of the mill, make Hunworth Mill an attractive proposition for those seeking a unique and elegant home in Norfolk. For more information, potential buyers can contact Strutt & Parker.
[1] Arne Maynard Garden Design - https://www.arnemaynard.co.uk/ [2] Hunworth Mill listing on Strutt & Parker - https://www.struttandparker.com/property-sales/property-details/norfolk/hunworth-mill-hunworth-nr25-6hb/ [3] Arne Maynard's Chelsea Flower Show awards - https://www.arnemaynard.co.uk/awards/ [4] Arne Maynard's garden design portfolio - https://www.arnemaynard.co.uk/portfolio/
- The Arne Maynard-designed garden at Hunworth Mill adds an exquisite touch to the home-and-garden lifestyle offered by this historic mill in Norfolk.
- With its lifestyle immediately enhanced by the garden design of Arne Maynard, Hunworth Mill becomes an ideal residence for anyone seeking a blend of history, elegance, and home-and-garden charm.
