Longaller, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA4

A distinguished Grade II listed water mill with energy generating wheel, cottage, outbuildings and about 4 acres of gardens and grounds with river frontage.

Description

Longaller Mill is an exceptional Grade II listed mill house, beautifully restored to create an elegant home with rare renewable energy credentials. Believed to be the only operational mill on the River Tone, it blends period character with a modern automated waterwheel and electricity generator, all set within about 4 acres of idyllic gardens, river frontage and grounds, together with a charming letting cottage.

The main house is a handsome detached building, extensively renovated and finished with limestone flooring and calm, natural tones. The reception hall leads to a generous sitting room with brick fireplace, a study/family room overlooking the mill leat, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen/breakfast room with Shaker-style cabinetry and Everhot range. Additional ground floor spaces include a utility/boot room, garden room opening to a circular terrace, and a work room housing the electric car charging point, woodfired boiler and access to the fully automated waterwheel and generator.

Upstairs, the spacious landing enjoys views across the mill pond and serves four bedrooms. The principal bedroom features built in wardrobes and a contemporary en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms include one with Juliet balcony and another overlooking the leat, served by a well-appointed family bathroom. A sizeable games room showcases further mill workings, while attic rooms retain historic features including original grain hoppers.

Leat Cottage, attached to the main house, provides excellent guest or income accommodation with a sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, double bedroom and bathroom, along with its own garden, terrace and parking.

Approached via an original brick bridge, the driveway opens to ample parking and a detached double garage. The grounds are beautifully arranged, with formal gardens near the house, expansive lawns, mature planting and a traditional cider orchard.

To the south and east, lawned gardens enjoy views over the leat and paddock, complemented by a sheltered terrace, former piggery/stables and an enchanting lily pond with surrounding seating areas. The kitchen garden offers raised beds, greenhouse, potting shed and store, with a yard beyond leading to a modern three bay barn and polytunnel. A gate opens into the paddock, bordered by the mill leat and River Tone.

Location

Longaller Mill enjoys a peaceful riverside setting, on the edge of the village of Bishops Hull, about 3 miles to the west of the Somerset County Town of Taunton.

Bishops Hull is a charming and sought after village, situated on the southern side of the River Tone. It forms part of Taunton’s desirable western outskirts and offers an appealing blend of village living with excellent access to the amenities and transport connections of a larger town.

The village offers an excellent selection of local amenities, including a well regarded primary school, a village hall, a traditional pub, and the parish church of St Peter and St Paul, a notable landmark with deep historic roots in the community.

Taunton is also well known for its highly regarded state and independent schools including Taunton School and King’s and Queen’s Colleges. Other well respected schools further afield include Blundell's, Exeter School, Wellington Schools, Millfield and Sherborne.

The neighbouring Quantock Hills, are renowned for their excellent walking, riding and cycling, and magnificent views are enjoyed from the heather topped beacons across to south Wales right around to the Brendons and Exmoor National Park.

For the equestrian enthusiast, there is Pontispool Equestrian Centre with excellent facilities including an all-weather arena, all-weather gallops, and cross country courses offering over 200 jumps, as well as a network of quiet lanes and bridle paths in the area.

Communication links to the area are good, with the M5 at Taunton and Wellington. There is a mainline train station in Taunton, with regular direct services to London Paddington in under 2 hours , and there are International airports at Exeter and Bristol, providing regular flights to UK and International destinations.

Square Footage: 5,247 sq ft


Acreage: 4 Acres

Directions

TA4 1AD. What3Words: ///insist.bright.heats

Additional Info

Income Generation: The fully automated waterwheel installation is registered under the HM Government Feed In Tariff (FIT) scheme.

Generation is recorded and paid per kWh until November 2030, on an index linked, tax free basis. Surplus energy exported to the National Grid is also reimbursed.

Average annual generation: approx. 93,000 kWh
FIT earnings: approx. £26,500 per year
Export earnings: approx. £4,000 per year

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Electric heating system. Broadband connected.