Propellor Driven ?
Bidborough Windmill (c) 2012 Knight Frank Agencies.
This week we start with a building that is without a propellor, move to one that guided objects with propellors, and then list buildings that test engines with propellors !
Our first offering is a finely converted former windmill, with interesting accommodation and excellent views. Gardens with terrace, integral garage & parking.
Conveniently situated off the popular Bidborough Ridge, well away from the main road, yet close to the heart of the village. The mill has been substantially remodelled & finished to a very high standard & offers flexible & interesting accommodation.
Features include:
Entrance hallway; kitchen/ dining room; family room with French doors to rear terrace; roundel drawing room; utility, cloakroom & storage.
On the 1st floor: roundel study/ sitting room with exposed mill workings ….
The Business End – Bidborough Windmill (c) 2012 Knight Frank Agencies.
…. master bedroom with French doors to balcony & en-suite bathroom; bedrooms 2 & 3, both with en-suite shower rooms; bedroom 4 & bathroom.
On the 2nd floor: roundel gymnasium; bedroom 5 & bathroom. There are 2 further roundel rooms on the 3rd & 4th floors (currently used as storage) with fine views over the surrounding countryside.
Outside, the attractive gardens are laid to lawn with a selection of mature trees & shrubs. There is a paved terrace with lovely views, integral garage & private parking area.
Location: Mill Court, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0XN.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £1,395,000.
Contact Knight Frank Agencies Tel: 01892 515035 – Simon Biddulph
Online Brochure ….
http://search.knightfrank.com/tnw100123
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The Few
Air Control Tower Former RAF Condover (c) 2012 Parry Lowarch.
Not only did Sir Winston Churchill call them The Few, but as the years between World War 2 and current times progress, there are fewer of those who witnessed first hand what this tower represents.
The nearest we can get to it whilst reading this is to order a copy of the DVD film, Memphis Belle off of Ebay, or perhaps read a little ….
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=6740
There are, fortunately some wonderfully restored museums preserving these understated, but exceptionally important, almost iconic utilitarian buildings …
http://www.mhas.org.uk/museum/index.html
http://www.seethingtower.org/?page_id=561
http://www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk/about.html
Whilst the United kingdom looked like an island aircraft carrier in World War 2, due to there being that many airfields about, nowadays these towers are becoming increasingly rare.
This particular tower for sale at the former RAF Condover …
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Condover
…. has had a LOT of preparatory regulation paperwork sorted out. Not just for the air tower restoration and change of use, but associated buildings and a reasonable chunk of land included in the sale.
Air Control Tower Interior – Former RAF Condover (c) 2012 Parry Lowarch.
The sellers have asked that the asking price not be published, and we would wish to respect that wish. We can disclose a ballpark figure for this Air Tower at Berriewood, Condover, but on the understanding that discretion and privacy are respected. Please email us for details.
General Description:-
An extremely rare opportunity to acquire this unique development project, with impressive views across adjoining countryside, resulting in a highly individual work/live equestrian centre. Planning permission has been granted to convert a former aircraft control tower to two storey living accommodation with roof garden, conversion of a former fire engine shed to a multi-purpose studio and a further small former outbuilding to a gym. There is also planning permission to erect a large barn to provide stabling, tack room, storage and further ancillary accommodation. Planning Application Number: 10/03361/FUL (Shropshire County Council). The whole property sits in pasture land extending to approximately 14.45 acres or thereabouts and is conveniently located approximately six miles south of Shrewsbury. Viewing is strictly by appointment?
Location: Former Air Control Tower, Berriewood Farm, Condover, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7BY.
Title: Freehold.
Guide: Please Email Us In Confidence
Contact Parry Lowarch Agencies – Tel : 01743 343343.
Online Brochure ….
http://www.parrylowarch.co.uk/details.php?property=1689&sale_type=1
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The Same But Different
Former Hatston Aircraft Engine Test Building (c) 2012 Drever & Heddle.
We started this issue with a utilitarian box style of building at Shrewsbury, with a vital, life saving function. Here is another similar structure, again utilitarian in shape. However, whilst it is a similar genre, and had a slightly different use – for testing aircraft engines – it is situated a fair distance from the old Air Control Tower at RAF Condover in Shropshire. Our second (and third) listing is the former Hatston Aircraft Engine Test Building at the old Hatston Airfield on Orkney.
The property has been completely modernised and with a contemporary feel, into two apartments. The architect’s narrative is located here ….
http://www.leslieburgher.co.uk/portfolio/Hatston/hatston.htm
The former Aircraft Engine Test Buildings have views over Kirkwall and surrounding countryside these properties have oil fired central heating; hard wood double glazing;. parking; and gardens.
Former Hatston Aircraft Engine Test Building (c) 2012 Drever & Heddle.
An interesting building ready to move into, and as a regular visitor to Orkney, the northern archipelago is one of the finest places to live in the whole of the United Kingdom.
Location: Ground Floor, Hatston Apartments, St. Ola., Orkney, KW15 1TX.
Location: First Floor, Hatston Apartments, St. Ola., Orkney, KW15 1TX.
Tenure: Feuhold (Scottish Freehold Equivalent).
Guide – Ground Floor Apartment: £130,000.
Guide – First Floor Apartment: £130,000.
Contact, Drever & Heddle Agencies Tel: 01856 872216.
Online Brochures ….
Ground Floor Apartment
http://www.dreverandheddle.co.uk/property_detail.asp?Prop_ID=1230
First Floor Apartment
http://www.dreverandheddle.co.uk/property_detail.asp?Prop_ID=1231
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Cheerful Chapel
The Old Chapel (c) 2012. Strutt & Parker.
Here is a nicely undertaken conversion of a former chapel to a 4 bedroom home. A short private driveway brings you to this detached building full of character.
General Details:
Entrance lobby, Sitting/Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Study, Master Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room, Three Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Cottage Gardens, Parking.
The Old Chapel Interior (c) 2012 Strutt & Parker.
Believed to date back to the 17th century with later brick additions, The Old Chapel was converted five years ago. The exterior mellow stonework of The Old Chapel is extremely attractive with fine arched windows and stone sills. The interior has cleverly retained its charm adding under floor heating throughout the ground floor, solid oak floors and doors and a bespoke kitchen when converted.
The Old Chapel is approached through wrought iron gates onto a gravel driveway with a parking area. The front garden is laid to lawn with a brick boundary wall and various shrubs and young trees. Towards the front door is a raised bed edged with wooden sleepers with further plants and shrubs. A paved terrace is at the rear of the property with a wooden shed to one side. There are two lavender borders close to the property, creating a colourful summer display.
Location: Bishopstone, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8SH.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £595,000.
Contact Strutt & Parker Tel: 01844 342571.
Online Brochure ….
http://search.struttandparker.com/residential/bishopstone-aylesbury-buckinghamshire-hp17/8856
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Toasty Oasty
Hopgarden Oast House (c) 2012 Knight Frank Agencies.
We go for many editions with no oast houses, and then all of a sudden several come along at once. This is a simply gorgeous example of the genre. Exquisitely converted, and with the classic exterior shapes being reflected and enjoyed within what is a sizeable 4 to 5 bedroom home. Extensive as well – approximately 3545 sq. ft. Set in the heart of Yalding village with spacious and versatile accommodation. There are also far reaching views over surrounding farmland.
Converted in the 1980’s the Oast House offers well-maintained accommodation across three floors. The space is extremely versatile Key features include the Rencraft kitchen, a large drawing room and an excellent master bedroom suite part of which is in the roundel.
Hopgarden Oast House – Roundel Interior (c) 2012 Knight Frank Agencies.
The property is well placed for Paddock Wood 4.5 miles away with its range of shops including Waitrose and Paddock Wood station with mainline links to London Bridge, London Waterloo East and London Charing Cross. The larger towns of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are 9.4 miles and 10.9 miles respectively both with a comprehensive range of shops, schools and recreational facilities. The Oast House is conveniently placed for the M20/M26 motorway at Wrotham.
Location: Hopgarden Oast, Oast Court, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6JX.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £679,000.
Contact Knight Frank Agencies Tel: 01732 744477 – George Berry.
Online Brochure ….
http://search.knightfrank.com/sev120014
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Mill Pond House
Poland Mill (c) 2012 Hamptons International.
Poland Mill is a delightful Grade II listed Mill House with 15th Century origins and later additions in the Georgian period and then in the 1800’s. It is believed to have been used as a Hall with a great chamber and in the mid-18th Century the property is understood to have been owned by the Earl Tylney of Castlemaine. The house has evolved over the years and now provides graceful and well balanced accommodation presented to a high standard but retaining many classic period features. There are notable elegant reception rooms, 5 bedroom suites with modern stylish bathrooms, a lovely farmhouse kitchen with bespoke painted units and an Aga and a cosy sitting room/snug with a solid fuel burner. In our opinion it is a particularly elegant farmhouse and an outstanding example of its kind.
Poland Mill (c) 2012 Hamptons International.
The property is approached by a long private driveway giving access to Poland Farm and Whitewater Mill with a shingle driveway leading to a most attractive ford, period barn and outbuildings. The beautifully landscaped formal gardens enjoy a secluded outlook across neighbouring paddocks, which in turn gives access to the hard tennis court. The paddocks, with post and rail fencing, border 800 ft. of river frontage onto the chalk stream River Whitewater with fishing rights on both banks. This gives access to a small woodland area with access to a footpath across neighbouring countryside.
Accommodation Summary:-
Reception Hall; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Sitting Room/Snug; Kitchen Breakfast Room; UtilityPantry; Cloakroom; Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room and Bathroom; 4 Further Bedrooms; 3 Further En-suite Bathrooms/Shower Room; Detached Barn and Double Garage; Stable and Store
Location: The Old Mill House, Poland Lane, Odiham, Hampshire, RG29 1JL.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £2,000,000.
Contact Hamptons International Tel: 01252 763455.
Online Brochure ….
http://www.hamptons.co.uk/en-gb/property-details/?propertyref=FLE120167
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