Price Cut for Historic Lincolnshire Windmill After Failing to Attract Buyers
A remarkable 150-year-old working windmill, one of only around forty such structures remaining in the entire country, has undergone a significant price reduction after struggling to secure new ownership. This historic Grade II Listed property, known as Mount Pleasant Windmill, is being marketed as a complete package that includes a four-bedroom detached house, a wood-fired bakery, a charming tea room, and traditional stone outbuildings.
A Unique Lifestyle Opportunity in Kirton-In-Lindsey
Originally listed for sale at £975,000 in March of last year, the owners have now reduced the asking price by £100,000 in an effort to finalise a sale. The decision to sell came after the current proprietors, who previously operated a successful bakery business in London, made the choice to retire. The property is situated on a generous plot of approximately one acre of land, conveniently located near the established market town of Kirton-In-Lindsey in Lincolnshire.
The windmill itself is a beloved local landmark, originally constructed in 1875 as a fully operational flour mill. It functioned using wind power until 1933, after which a diesel engine took over operations until 1973, when the mill eventually ceased active service. Since the year 2000, the present owners have undertaken extensive restoration work, meticulously preserving the mill's authentic working parts and utilising locally sourced materials to maintain its traditional character.
Business and Residential Facilities Included
The sale encompasses the renowned Trueloaf Bakery & Tearooms, which features an industrial-scale wood-fired bakery oven positioned adjacent to the mill, alongside professional mixing equipment and dry storage areas. All necessary facilities are currently in place, allowing new owners to continue the existing bakery and tea room business seamlessly or potentially convert the operation to a different venture if desired.
Additionally, the property includes two traditional stone outbuildings that could be utilised as rental accommodations or staff housing. The main residence, front car park, and private rear garden are registered separately on the land registry but are contained within the same overall plot.
Inside the Four-Bedroom Family Home
The detached family home offers comfortable and characterful living spaces. The interior comprises a welcoming living room complete with a working fireplace and a well-appointed kitchen that includes a breakfast area. This kitchen provides direct access through to the adjoining tearooms for convenient operation.
The property boasts an open dining area featuring a sweeping staircase, along with a separate office and a garden room. There are four bedrooms in total; three of these bedrooms benefit from ensuite shower rooms, while a family bathroom is conveniently located just off the main hallway. The private rear garden offers beautiful, uninterrupted views across the picturesque North Lincolnshire countryside.
Estate Agent Details and Local Area
The property is being marketed by estate agents Poyntons following the £100,000 price reduction. Their listing describes it as 'a spectacular lifestyle opportunity' that combines a family home with commercial premises, set within 0.75 acres of gardens and including customer parking.
The historic rural market town of Kirton in Lindsey is situated approximately five miles south of the M180 motorway in Lincolnshire, around 140 miles north of London. The town supports a population of roughly 2,700 residents and offers a range of local amenities, including:
- A regular market
- Various shops located on the High Street and in the Market Place
- Well-regarded schools
- A local doctors' surgery
Larger towns such as Gainsborough, Scunthorpe, and Market Rasen are all within a convenient half-hour drive of the property. The Grade II Listed Mount Pleasant Windmill is positioned to the north of the village, on the western side of the road, making it a prominent and accessible local feature.
