Fabulous converted windmill in North Yorkshire with exceptional views is up for auction with a large discount

Homes and Gardens ^[1]

This fabulous converted windmill, which is set over seven floors, was on the market for £799,000 but it has now due to come to auction with a guide price of just £600,000.

Published 15th Jun 2023, 17:44 BST

The magnificent Grade II Listed windmill is close to Kirby Hill, near Boroughbridge ^[2], and been carefully converted to create a beautiful home with exceptional, long-range views across North Yorkshire ^[3] countryside.

The mill, due at auction with Harrogate ^[4] based Feather Smales Scales on July 13, dates from 1822 and has a total internal area of over 3000 ft.², with seven floors of accommodation housing four bedrooms, three reception rooms, a study and two bathrooms. The cherry on top is the stunning viewing tower with 360° views across beautiful North Yorkshire countryside where York Minster ^[5], Ripon Cathedral and The White Horse at Kilburn can all be seen on a clear day.

Additionally, there are outbuildings, including an office, potting shed and carport which has vehicle access to the extensive paddock, plus an orchard and pond. The property also has gardens and a raised decked area, designed to take advantage of the sun’s position through the day.

Skelton windmill

In total the land extends to approx. 0.6 acres.

The windmill is situated between Ripon and Boroughbridge on the B6265, less than five miles from Ripon City Centre and just over two miles from Boroughbridge. The A1 motorway is in easy reach providing good access North and South. York is 20 miles away and Harrogate 13 miles.

Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is via an oil fired central heating system and drainage is to a septic tank.

Feather Smailes Scales say: “The property would make a superb family home, but also could be utilised as a unique holiday home with potential upmarket investment income.”

The property has sensational long-range views

“The windmill has previously been marketed at an asking price of £799,000 and we feel, through auction purchase, it represents a superb opportunity to be the custodians of this fabulous home.”

For more details on the sale of this property by auction contact Feather Smailes Scales on 01423 501211 or visit the website at www.fssproperty.co.uk

The spacious kitchen

A dining and sitting area

A cosy sitting area

One of the bedrooms

The property comes with outbuildings and large gardens

The windmill comes with gardens and a stable