August 19th 2023.
Cobstone Mill is a piece of movie history that is now up for sale. Located in Ibstone, Buckinghamshire, around 20 minutes from High Wycombe, it served as the home of the Potts family in the 1968 movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The mill was originally built in 1816 as a cereal mill and has had a long-standing history since then. Its machinery has been lovingly restored, and the Grade II listed building's exterior sails have been refurbished in the last 18 months.
The idyllic windmill is currently on the market for a whopping £9 million. The sale comes with a main house built with flint, two bedrooms, 37 acres of land with a swimming pool and outbuildings, and a separate house with six bedrooms. The double-height drawing room has floor-to-ceiling doors that open onto a large terrace overlooking the sheltered swimming pool, and planning consent was granted in 2016 to extend and add a number of extra rooms.
Stephen Christie-Miller, of marketing agent Savills, said: "From the beautiful architecture of the windmill to the spectacular views down the Hambleden Valley, Cobstone Mill has to be seen to be believed and this is even before you bring into consideration the home's extensive film history. I am sure that the home's unique heritage combined with today's offering, in a prime Buckinghamshire location, will appeal to both domestic and international buyers that are looking for the best of the best. Yes, some homes claim to be iconic, however nothing comes close to Cobstone Mill."
Nicholas Brown, of Private View Property, added: "I am very fortunate to have acted in the sale and purchase of a great many of the finest homes over the course of 40 years. However, I can safely say that Cobstone Mill is perhaps the very best known of them all. It is a true landmark and the setting and views are without doubt breath-taking. To be able to market this iconic property is a huge privilege and for the next lucky owners, imagine inviting your friends to come and stay at the best-known windmill in the world."
If you're a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang fan, the prospect of living in this very windmill is sure to amaze you. However, keep in mind that you'll need a fortune equal to the wealthy Truly Scrumptious to buy it. Previous owners of the mill include the late former owner of Aston Martin, David Brown, and Pollyanna and Wild at Heart actress Hayley Mills and her first husband Roy Boulting.
Unfortunately, the mill doesn't come with a flying car, but it does come with many original features and stunning views. Get in touch with Savills or Private View Property if you're interested in taking a look and potentially making this dreamy windmill your own.
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