Essex mill converted into £1.45 million five-bedroom home

The Grade II-listed building on Bulford Mill Lane, Cressing, is surrounded by almost 5.5 acres of private grounds and has a guide price of £1.45 million.

Breakfast room - the kitchen is full of character. (Image: Savills)

Originally a water mill, the building retains many of its original features, including ironwork, cogwheels, timber grain bins, and historic machinery.

These have been integrated into the design of the home, which has more than 6,300 sq ft of accommodation across four floors.

Rustic - the homely dining area. (Image: Savills)

The interior is described as spacious, with several reception areas arranged around the building's original framework.

Lounge - the ceiling is decorated with original machinery. (Image: Savills)

There is a seating and dining area on the upper ground floor with views of the River Brain, and a television room with a log burner.

Quirky - the lounge is the perfect place for entertaining. (Image: Savills)

On the first floor, an expansive kitchen and breakfast room is complemented by additional seating areas and a separate library or study overlooking the river.

Five bedrooms are located on the second floor, including a principal suite and a further en-suite bedroom, alongside three bathrooms.

Snug - the TV room features a wood burner. (Image: Savills)

At the top of the house, the original grain-loading trapdoor serves as a reminder of the building's former role.

Comfy - the principal bedroom. (Image: Savills)

Outside, the property has wrought-iron gates that open onto a shingle driveway with parking space.

Handy - the principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom. (Image: Savills)

There are also cottage-style gardens and riverside terraces, as well as approximately five acres of marshland and woodland where the River Brain flows.

The property has direct river frontage and private fishing rights.

Den - the games and music room. (Image: Savills)

Cressing railway station is about a quarter of a mile away, offering services to London Liverpool Street in about 56 minutes.

Railway stations in Braintree, Witham, and Chelmsford are also within easy reach.

From outside - the garden features an outbuilding and waterway. (Image: Savills)

The conversion is marketed by Savills, who describe it as an "award-winning conversion" and a "rare opportunity to own one of Essex's most distinctive historic homes".