4 bed detached house for sale

Mill Lane, Balcombe RH17

Balcombe Mill is a charming and characterful home with wonderful original features immersed with modern living. Not only does it have the exceptional and unique spot of over looking Ardingly reservoir it also has ancillary accommodation in the form of two bedroom cottage.

History of Balcombe Mill
A historic Grade II Listed former watermill situated on Mill Lane in the picturesque Sussex village of Balcombe.
Dating from the 19th century, the mill originally operated as a water-powered corn mill fed by Shill Brook, serving the local agricultural community for many years. The building is believed to have been an overshot mill, with water supplied from a mill pond to power its machinery.
During the 20th century, the mill ceased commercial operation and much of the original machinery was removed, with some equipment reportedly transferred to Ifield Mill before the valley downstream was adapted for reservoir works. The upper sections of the building were later sympathetically converted into residential accommodation, preserving the distinctive external appearance and historic character of the original mill structure.
Today, Balcombe Mill remains an important local landmark, recognised for its historic and architectural significance. The property was officially Grade II Listed by Historic England on 11 May 1983, noted for its traditional weather-boarded elevations, slate roof, and characteristic three-storey mill form.

Outside

Exceptional and unique spot of over looking Ardingly reservoir it also has ancillary accommodation in the form of two bedroom cottage.
Set within the High Weald countryside, Balcombe itself is a village rich in heritage, best known for the iconic Ouse Valley Viaduct and its collection of historic Sussex buildings, making Balcombe Mill a unique part of the area’s architectural history.

Situation

Balcombe is a sought-after village with a wide range of amenities, coffee shop, hairdresser, florist, gift shop, convenience store and a popular pub, village hall, tennis, cricket club and train station offering direct trains to London taking approximately 39-55 minutes, services operated by Thameslink running multiple times a day.
Haywards Heath mainline railway station offers an alternative London link. The surrounding countryside offers superb leisure facilities and a variety of footpaths and quiet lanes for dog walking, hiking, trail running or biking for miles around, within both the High Weald National Landscape and the South Downs National Park.

Schooling is plentiful with a wide selection of private schools, Ardingly College, Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Worth and Handcross, Balcombe and Ardingly primary schools, Warden Park and Oathall secondary schools.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-64931

Additional Information

Agents note: Title wsx 335917 (0.032 acres) is owned by South East Water to which Balcombe Mill has a right of access.

Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Council Tax Band: E

All mains services are connected.
Oil fired central heating

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