Conversion of former grist mill, Cornwall

Shortlisted for Reader's Choice Award: Conversions & Renovations

David and Carol took on the conversion of a completed dilapidated grist mill in a pretty village in South Cornwall and have turned it into a character-packed home. The couple managed to retain the charm of the existing building – there is just one new window opening and the original granite walls have simply been cleaned up and re-mortared. The transformation inside, however, is complete – with the creation of a farmhouse kitchen, great living spaces and luxury bedrooms that all make the most of the great views from the site. The project cost £350,000 (£1,933/m²) and took a year to complete.

Images L-R: Front of property before conversion; front of property after conversion; new kitchen-diner.

Tweets On This Property

"David and Carol saw the potential in an unloved old barn and have painstakingly restored and improved it, creating a character-packed new home full of the charms of an old barn."

Jason Orme, Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine

"A beautifully executed mill conversion. The interiors have a simple country charm that is in keeping with the building’s character."

Michael Holmes, Editor-in-Chief of Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living and Real Homes magazines

"Routine conversion on good site. Some good use of materials."

Peter Harris, Managing Director of Centaur Special Interest Media

"Somewhere down the valley, if the trees aren’t in leaf and the sun hits it at the right angle, you can see the river from this place."

Angela Pertusini, former Editor of The Daily Telegraph’s award-winning Property section

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