The perfect place to unwind: Water mill that comes with its own private island, orchard, bistro and 46 acres could be yours for £3.75m
- 46-acre estate Keyneston Mill is home to perfume maker Parterre Fragrances
- Includes a botanical garden where all flowers for making the perfume are grown
- There are also an orchard with fruit trees and a river meadow with fishing rights
A former water mill that is currently home to a luxury perfume brand is on the market for £3.75m.
Keyneston Mill is home to perfume maker Parterre Fragrances and includes a botanical garden where all the flowers and plants for making the perfume are grown.
The impressive property is a working estate of 46 acres and the sale includes a range of outbuildings, a bistro and a private island.
There is also an orchard filled with apple and pear trees from when the property was a fruit farm and a river meadow with single-bank fishing rights.
Keyneston Mill is home to perfume maker Parterre Fragrances and includes a botanical garden where all the flowers and plants for making the perfume are grown
The impressive property is a working estate of 46 acres and the sale includes a range of outbuildings, a bistro and a private island
Keyneston Mill dates back to the early 19th century, although it is believed there has been a mill on the site since the 1100s.
It was a water-powered flour mill until 1925, but it has been home to Parterre Fragrances for the last six years.
Owners David and Julia Bridger bought the property and created the beautiful formal gardens, which they open to the public.
All the key ingredients for the perfumes are grown, harvested and distilled on the estate before they are sent to the company’s master perfumer in France.
The formal botanic garden is split into different scent compartments – with floral, fern, spice and citrus areas.
They are now moving the business and selling Keyneston Mill with estate agents Strutt & Parker.
There is also an orchard filled with apple and pear trees from when the property was a fruit farm and a river meadow with single bank fishing rights
Keyneston Mill dates back to the early 19th century, although it is believed there has been a mill on the site since the 1100s
It was a water-powered flour mill until 1925, but it has been home to Parterre Fragrances for the last six years
Owners David and Julia Bridger bought the property and created the beautiful formal gardens, which they open to the public
All the key ingredients for the perfumes are grown, harvested and distilled on the estate before they are sent to the company’s master perfumer in France
The formal botanic garden is split into different scent compartments – with floral, fern, spice and citrus areas
They are now moving the business and selling Keyneston Mill with estate agents Strutt & Parker
The former mill has been converted into a beautiful family home with flagstone flooring, exposed timbers and brickwork and decorative fireplaces
The former mill has been converted into a beautiful family home with flagstone flooring, exposed timbers and brickwork and decorative fireplaces.
The drawing room is situated within the original mill building which still has rustic timbers, original mill stones, wheels and pulleys showcased.
The main house has over 6,000 sq ft of accommodation, with another 9,000 sq ft in outbuildings and barns.
In the main house there is a large cellar containing the original mill wheel.
On the ground floor there is a kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, family room, office and an impressive drawing room in the original mill building.
Upstairs there are five bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Above the drawing room is a hatch to an unconverted room that retains the mill mechanisms and could be converted, subject to planning permission.
The outbuildings include a bistro, which has been very successful, and a good-sized office in a period barn.
A courtyard of buildings previously had planning consent for conversion into holiday lets.
The drawing room is situated within the original mill building which still has rustic timbers, original mill stones, wheels and pulleys showcased
The main house has over 6,000 sq ft of accommodation, with another 9,000 sq ft in outbuildings and barns
In the main house there is a large cellar containing the original mill wheel
On the ground floor there is a kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, family room, office and an impressive drawing room in the original mill building
Upstairs there are five bedrooms and two bathrooms
One of the bathrooms features a centrepiece bathtub
The bedrooms are spacious and light
The outbuildings include a bistro, which has been very successful, and a good-sized office in a period barn
A courtyard of buildings previously had planning consent for conversion into holiday lets
The other bathroom includes a spacious double shower
The land includes a private 1.43-acre island on the river where the current owners have entertained and held perfume launches and open air cinema evenings.
The village of Tarrant Keyneston, near Blandford Forum, is surrounded by picturesque countryside with a network of pathways and bridleways.
Oliver Custance Baker from Strutt & Parker said: ‘Keyneston Mill is such a unique set up with the house, the commercial opportunity and the acreage.
‘The private island is great, you wander down and cross the bridge onto that island it is just a magical spot, so private and tucked away.
‘The owners bought it six years ago and planted and created the wonderful gardens with different compartments that change throughout the year. It’s a very special place and thoroughly enjoyable to see and wander around.
‘This would be a great family home for someone who wants to run a commercial venture and there is the opportunity to establish a second commercial venture too.’
The land includes a private 1.43-acre island on the river where the current owners have entertained and held perfume launches and open air cinema evenings
There are decorative fireplaces around the house
The gardens are well-kept and flourishing
The village of Tarrant Keyneston, near Blandford Forum, is surrounded by picturesque countryside with a network of pathways and bridleways
Oliver Custance Baker from Strutt & Parker said: ‘Keyneston Mill is such a unique set up with the house, the commercial opportunity and the acreage’
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