The iconic windmill from the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is up for sale for £9 million
The iconic windmill featured in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is obtainable for £9 million.
The Windmill was the dwelling of the Potts in the beloved film starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Hawes.
Known as Cobstone Mill, the property is situated in the thriving Buckinghamshire village of Thurville, 20 minutes from High Wycombe, and is surrounded by pretty countryside.
The iconic windmill featured in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is up for grabs for £9m
Following the film’s success, the property was bought by actress Hayley Mills and her husband, film director Roy Boulting.
Together, they restored the dilapidated construction to its former glory. It was then resold to the subsequent owners together with David Brown, the late former Aston Martin proprietor.
The Windmill was the dwelling of the Potts household in the beloved film starring Dick Van Dyke.
A property often called Cobstone Mill located in the thriving village of Turville in Buckinghamshire
The pretty property has been restored and incorporates a distinctive working mill
The out of doors sails of the perennial mill have been utterly restored by the present owners
The outer sails of the monumental windmill have been absolutely restored by the present proprietor over the previous 18 months.
The distinctive working mill can nonetheless be seen inside, following a spiral staircase main from the decrease floor, the place the lounge is situated.
Stairs result in two bedrooms on the first and second flooring with views over the Hambleden Valley.
The windmill affords intense countryside views over the enticing Hambleden Valley
The mill has two bedrooms upstairs, together with this one with uncovered beams
In addition to the windmill, the property features a indifferent massive home and nearly 37 hectares of land, in addition to a swimming pool and outbuildings.
The bigger flint home has a big double gabled lounge with ground to ceiling doorways opening onto a big terrace overlooking the sheltered swimming pool.
The property consists of six bedrooms, along with a bed room in a separate storage annexe, and is presently virtually 2,600 sq. toes.
In 2016, planning permission was granted for a major growth of the principal building.
In addition to the mill, the web site additionally has a separate massive home with an outside swimming pool
The bigger flint home has a big double gabled parlor with floor-to-ceiling doorways opening onto a big terrace
In 2016, planning permission was granted for a major growth of the principal building
The property is roughly 50 miles from central London and roughly 5 miles from Saunderton and Henley-on-Thames practice stations.
The whole worth of property purchased in Henley-on-Thames in the final 12 months is £778,411.
That’s greater than double the 353,236 kilos for the total nation, in accordance with Zoopla.
The property sits on nearly 37 acres of land full with a swimming pool and outbuildings
The largest constructing has a picket and a carpeted staircase in the blue hall, leading to the main floor
The property consists of six bedrooms and is presently virtually 2,600 sq. toes in measurement.
The sale of the property is being overseen by property brokers Savills and Private View Property.
Stephen Christie-Miller of Savills stated: “When you arrive at Cobstone Mill it is instantly clear how particular this property is and might be immediately recognizable to many.
Imagine inviting your pals to remain at the world’s most well-known windmill
“From the magnificent construction of the windmill to the spectacular views throughout the Hambleden Valley, Cobstone Mill needs to be seen to be seen, even sooner than contemplating the home’s intense cinema historical past.
“I’m positive that the homes particular heritage combined with modernity, situated in a main location in Buckinghamshire, will enchant each dwelling and patrons of the world looking for certainly one of the better of the finest.
“Yes, some houses claim to be iconic, but nothing comes close to Cobstone Mill.”
And Nicholas Brown, of Private View Property, stated: “I’ve been very lucky to have been in a position to promote and purchase most of the finest houses over 40 years.
“However, I can safely say that Cobstone Mill is most likely certainly one of the finest recognized of those. It is an actual landmark and the setting and views are definitely breathtaking.
“It’s a huge privilege to be able to bring this iconic property to the market and for the next lucky owners, imagine inviting your friends to stay at the world’s most famous windmill.”
