Riverside Mill Retreat

This historic landmark in Downton, Wiltshire, is a 17th-century paper mill turned exquisite family home. Located on the edge of New Forest National Park and along the picturesque River Avon, it offers stunning views of its idyllic surroundings. The 5-bedroom property, spread over 2 floors, blends historic charm with modern flexibility for entertaining. It showcases exposed timbers and original architectural details, preserving its rich heritage in a prime village location. The space FIRST FLOOR - please note that this is an 'upside down' home with the majority of typical living space configured to the first floor which is accessed via the front door served by external staircase from the driveway. Bedroom 1 - Super Kingsize bed with bedside tables and lamps. Clothes storage via adjoining walk-in-wardrobe. Served by adjoining ensuite bathroom with overhead shower, sink, wc and towel rail. River view. Bedroom 2 - Double bed with bedside tables and lamps. Clothes storage via built-in wardrobes. Small desk with swivel chair. Semi-neutral decoration with some children's books/toys discreetly stored. Bedroom 3 - Single bed with a second Single bed stored beneath. This can be configured so the room serves 2 x separate single beds or so these are lined up to become a large double bed (albeit with a divide between the mattresses). Clothes storage via wardrobe and chest of drawers. Semi-neutral decoration with children's books/toys discreetly stored. Master Bathroom - 'Spa style' premium bathroom including bath, overhead shower, sink, wc and towel rail. Kitchen-Dining Area - Fully equipped kitchen with 2 x electric fan-ovens, induction hob with integrated extractor fan, dishwasher, butler sink, tall larder fridge, drinks fridge and separate integrated freezer. Island with 3 x stools and dining table to seat 8 (including 3-person window seat). Spectacular river views. Sitting Room - Inglenook fireplace with wood burner takes prominence in this sitting room with large-screen smart TV and seating via sofas (3-seat and 2-seat) and armchair. Spectacular river view. Playroom/zone connected via open-plan with children's books/toys discreetly stored. Hallway - Large open-plan space connecting upstairs living space and internal oak staircase to lower floor. Area by front door is equipped with coat hooks and shoe storage. GROUND FLOOR - please note that this is an 'upside down' home with the ground floor accessed via internal staircase from the first floor. Garden access is via 3 sets of bi-fold doors to the rear. There are 3 areas unavailable to guests - the garages, an external store and the under-stairs store (all containing garden/cleaning items or the property owners personal effects). Bedroom 4 - Double bed with bedside table and lamp. Clothes storage via built-in wardrobes. Bi-fold doors allow access to patio and rear garden. Spectacular river views. Bedroom 5 - Kingsize bed with bedside table and lamp. Clothes storage via built-in wardrobes. Shower Room - Recently refurbished, premium bathroom featuring overhead shower, sink, wc and towel rail. Galley Kitchen - Well-equipped kitchenette including induction hob, electric single oven, overhead extractor, sink and fridge-freezer. Utility - Well-equipped laundry room including stacked washing machine and tumble dryer, sink and overhead laundry rack for airing/drying clothes. Study - Open-plan study with computer desk and office chair. Furnished with accompanying daybed sofa (not included within total # guest count as no bedding provided and this room is a transit area to Bedroom 4). Bi-fold doors allow access to patio and rear garden. Spectacular river views. Studio - Large, versatile but lightly furnished, space. Bi-fold doors allow access to rear garden. Spectacular river views. Travel cot-bed available upon request at no extra charge. However, guests to provide their own cot bedding. Guest access The whole house is available to guests EXCEPT for the shaded areas as indicated via the floorplan. These include the garages, under-stairs cupboard and 2 'cupboard-rooms' accessed externally.