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Grade II listed windmill goes under the hammer for just £225,000

Daily Mail Online 2 days ago

Britain's most remote windmill which can only be reached by a four-mile track over marshland is set to go under the hammer for just £225,000.

The Grade II listed Red Mill, situated on the secluded Haddiscoe Island on the Norfolk Broads, will go up for auction with Auction House on July 24. 

Originally built in the mid-19th century as a drainage pump, the mill features three-bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, a circular lounge and a family bathroom.

Red Mill was one of 10 windmills built on the island in the 1880s to help drain water from the surrounding marshes until 1940. 

Since then, it has been transformed into a quaint home set in approximately 2,000 acres of marshland adjacent to the River Yare and River Waveney. 

Bryan Baxter, director and auctioneer for Auction House East Anglia, said: 'We are delighted to present the Red Mill at auction, a rare gem in our local landscape that you don't see every day.

The Red Mill (pictured) can only be reached by a four-mile track over marshland and is situated in the Norfolk Broads
The Red Mill (pictured) can only be reached by a four-mile track over marshland and is situated in the Norfolk Broads 
The home was originally built in the mid-19th century as a drainage pump. Pictured: The circular living room
The home was originally built in the mid-19th century as a drainage pump. Pictured: The circular living room 
Auctioneers say the property is ideal for those looking for a quiet place to live. Pictured: The kitchen and dining area
Auctioneers say the property is ideal for those looking for a quiet place to live. Pictured: The kitchen and dining area 
The property has been transformed into a quaint home set in approximately 2,000 acres of marshland adjacent to the River Yare and River Waveney
The property has been transformed into a quaint home set in approximately 2,000 acres of marshland adjacent to the River Yare and River Waveney

'Its charm and secluded location make it an ideal investment for holiday rentals, attracting tourists seeking a distinctive getaway experience.'

Furniture may be tricky to move because of its unusual circular shape and one of the  bedrooms lies within its 'cap', but auctioneers say it feels surprisingly spacious. 

Despite its isolated location, the nearby community of St Olaves just a few miles away is a vibrant one, including a shop and a local pub. 

Popular coastal destinations such as Lowestoft and Corton are 10 miles away, meaning Red Mill could be used as an Airbnb or holiday let. 

Furniture may be tricky to move because of its unusual circular shape and one of the bedrooms lies within its 'cap' (pictured)
 Furniture may be tricky to move because of its unusual circular shape and one of the bedrooms lies within its 'cap' (pictured) 
The staircase at the property which leads up to the bedrooms. The mill runs over four floors
The staircase at the property which leads up to the bedrooms. The mill runs over four floors 
The main bedroom in the mill which has a double bed, a wardrobe and a small window
The main bedroom in the mill which has a double bed, a wardrobe and a small window 
The kitchen in Red Mill which looks out onto the marshland and is well-equipped with a fridge, freezer, cooker and sink
The kitchen in Red Mill which looks out onto the marshland and is well-equipped with a fridge, freezer, cooker and sink 
Another bedroom in the property which is in an ideal location to be used as a holiday let
Another bedroom in the property which is in an ideal location to be used as a holiday let 

The description reads: 'Outside, you will find a charming enclosed garden and BBQ area, ideal for entertaining or relaxing on warm evenings, while the driveway has ample space for two cars.'

'Surrounded by idyllic countryside, you can enjoy spectacular views across the marshland from all angles.

Outside the mill which is set in 2,000 acres of marshland
Outside the mill which is set in 2,000 acres of marshland 
The mill has a family bathroom with a toilet, shower and a bathtub
The mill has a family bathroom with a toilet, shower and a bathtub 
The mill has a great deal of outdoor space and is not far from the community of St Olaves
The mill has a great deal of outdoor space and is not far from the community of St Olaves 

'Residents can soak up the views of the River Yare, and Burgh Castle's Roman remains.'

The Mill will go under the hammer next month with Auction House for a price tag of £225,000 to £250,000. 

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