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An historic 19th-century windmill that's been converted into a three-bedroom home in Charing, UK, is on the market for £995,000 — take a look inside
An historic 19th-century windmill that's been converted into a three-bedroom home in Charing, UK, is on the market for £995,000 — take a look inside
Amanda GohSep 7, 2022, 09:01 IST
The Windmill in Charing, Kent, the UK.Foundation Property
A historic windmill in Charing, UK, that's been converted into a home is for sale for £995,000, or $1.15 million.
Known as Charing Windmill or Field Mill, the structure was built in the 19th century and was in use until 1891.
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If you always wanted to live in a unique property, how about a 19th-century windmill in the village of Charing in Ashford, UK? It's on the market for £995,000.
The exterior of the windmill.Foundation Property
Numerous original features of the windmill have been preserved, including the fantail as well as the cogs and gears that were used to turn the sails.
The primary living area.Foundation Property
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The original sails were removed in 1917 and the ones on the house now were installed by the previous owner in the 90s, Rogers said.
The main living areas, including the kitchen and dining room, are on the ground floor.Foundation Property
While there are other windmills in the greater Ashford area, this is the only windmill in Charing — and it's also one that's been lived in, Rogers said.
The kitchen.Foundation Property
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The oak balcony that wraps around the entire windmill was recently restored, and it offers impressive views of the surrounding landscape.
The balcony.Foundation Property
There are three bedrooms in the windmill, but the one on the third floor is the most unique as it has a giant exposed cog on its ceiling.
One of the three bedrooms in the windmill.Foundation Property
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The windmill comes with a garage and a neighboring building that was used to store flour, Rogers said.
The exterior of the windmill property.Foundation Property