A 19th century hilltop windmill converted into a quirky luxury home has gone on the market for an eye-watering £1.25million – £150,000 than it was listed for five years ago.
Picturesque Patcham Mill, which still has its sails, was the last working mill to be erected in Sussex.
It was built in Brighton in 1885 for baker Joseph Harris by Shoreham millwright James Holloway and remained in use until 1924. It was sold for just £50 in 1928 and converted into a house in 1936.
It was used by the Home Guard during the Second World War before reverting to private use again in 1950.
The 40ft tall windmill has undergone a recent renovation and also has an octagonal extension, with over 1,000 sq ft of living space in total.
A 19th century hilltop windmill that has been converted into a quirky luxury home has gone on the market for £1.25million
The 40ft tall windmill has undergone a recent renovation and also has an octagonal extension (pictured), with over 1,000 sq ft of living space in total
Patcham Mill, which still has its sails, was the last working mill to be erected in Sussex and has now been turned into a three-bedroom home
It is now a unique three-bedroom home and has stunning panoramic views over the South Downs National Park from the top
On the ground floor there is an an octagonal living room (pictured), kitted out with wooden floors
It is now a unique three-bedroom home and has stunning panoramic views over the South Downs National Park from the top.
The 138-year-old property is on the market with estate agents Hamptons.
On the ground floor there is an entrance hall with a circular kitchen and dining room in the bottom of the mill, an octagonal living room and conservatory.
The master bedroom is octagonal with an en-suite bathroom and there is also a circular bedroom in the mill and another bathroom on the first floor.
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The second floor is a bedroom, there’s a bathroom on the third floor and the top floor is a viewing room which houses the impressive machinery connected to the sails.
From there is a door opening onto the fantail platform which has magnificent views over the Downs and to the sea.
Outside, the property has a walled garden and a wisteria-covered pathway with a Monet-style bridge over a shallow pool. There are a number of paved seating areas.
The property was previously listed for a whopping £1.4million in 2018.
But it has now dropped its price by £150,000.
A spokesperson for Hamptons, who are selling the property, said: ‘Patcham Mill offers stunning hill top living within this iconic Brighton property, offering panoramic views over the South Downs National Park.
The original machinery was kept during the renovation, with the outside and sails restored
As part of the renovation, a stunning conservatory was added to the 19th century windmill
It is now a unique three-bedroom home and has stunning panoramic views over the South Downs National Park from the top (pictured)
On the ground floor there is an entrance hall with a circular kitchen and dining room in the bottom of the mill (pictured)
There are a number of paved seating areas in the garden so the views and weather can be enjoyed
There is also a circular bedroom in the mill (pictured) and another bathroom on the first floor
Outside, the property has a walled garden and a wisteria-covered pathway with a Monet-style bridge over a shallow pool
‘It has three double bedrooms with unique octagonal reception rooms, spiral staircases and original top-floor machine room with viewing platform.
The spokesperson added: ‘The top most room in the mill is the capped machine room, which houses the impressive machinery connected to the sails.
‘From here a door opens onto the fantail platform with magnificent views over the Downs and to the sea.’
During World War II, the mill was used as a lookout post for the Home Guard, and then the property was then eventually converted into a home in 1963.
The original machinery was kept during the renovation, with the outside and sails restored.
