We love an unusual property – homes that have been created using post-industrial buildings, ones built on unusual shaped jigsaw pieces of land, ones that are underground or built into the side of a hill. These three crazy conversions that we’ve chosen this week all fall under the post-industrial banner; a windmill, a tin & copper mime and a metalworks factory.
£695,000 – Wherryman’s Mill, Ferry Road, Reedham, Norwich NR13 3HA
With some 2.39 acres (stms) of land, the mill sides onto the River Yare with some 400ft of water frontage and 100ft (stms) of private mooring… The mill itself offers the best views of the Norfolk Broads, with steps leading to a glazed entrance wrapping around the exterior…
• Stunning converted mill
• The best views of the Norfolk Broads!
• One en suite double bedroom
• Detached two bedroom log cabin
• Approx. 2.39 acre plot (stms)
• Large river frontage & mooring
• Income generating potential (stp)
£1,195,000 – Harewood, Calstock PL18 9SQ
Contemporary conversion of the Dry House and adjoining Boiler House. Grade ll listed 19th century tin and copper mine set in an Ancient Monument and World Heritage Site.
• 2 – 4 bedrooms
• 2 – 4 reception rooms
• 2 – 4 bathrooms
• 7 acres
• Outbuildings
• Period
• Detached
• Fishing
• Garden
• Parking
• Riverside
• Rural
• Terrace
• Waterside
• Private parking
• Mooring/berthing
• Woodland
• Home office
• Annexe secondary accommodation
• Holiday Let secondary accommodation
£4,500,000 – Perseverance Works, 38 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London E2 8DD
Perseverance Works was formerly a Victorian metalworks factory, that was split up and sold as shells in the 80s to the pioneers of Shoreditch’s art and creative scene.
• Exceptionally rare opportunity
• Over 3500 sq/ft of residential property
• Potential for further development
• South facing views
• Former Victorian factory conversion
• Prime Shoreditch location