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Drifton Hill, West Kington, Wiltshire, SN14

South West

£1,500,000

Listed on 06/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
5612 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

The Mill House is a substantial former mill in West Kington, with a separate one-bedroom annexe and grounds of approximately seven acres. The main house is described as extending to 5,612 sq ft and offers five bedrooms, including a principal suite with a dressing room and en suite, alongside further family bathroom facilities. The ground floor includes a dual-aspect drawing room with fireplaces and garden access, as well as sitting and dining rooms, a study, kitchen with pantry, utility room and ancillary accommodation. The listing identifies scope for modernisation and reconfiguration, subject to the usual permissions. Parsloe Cottage provides separate accommodation with its own parking area and a separate council tax band. The grounds include established gardens, a former mill chase, vegetable garden, sloping paddock and wooded copse. Outbuildings include a double carport, single garage, stores, workshops and the former mill room. The septic tank is stated to be non-compliant and will require upgrading by the purchaser. West Kington is described as a rural village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the M4 around four miles away and rail services available from Bath Spa and Chippenham. Nearby villages provide shops, pubs and schools, with Bath, Bristol, Chippenham and Trowbridge within commuting reach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £1.5m, The Mill House is priced at about £267/sq ft, well below the local average of £365/sq ft—an unusually attractive entry point for a substantial former mill with a separate annexe and around seven acres of grounds. The maintained gardens, mill chase, stone-built character and generous reception spaces give the property a distinctive canvas for a medium-scale modernisation, including updating the dated interiors and making the most of its flexible accommodation and outbuildings.

The main specific issue to investigate is the stated non-compliant septic tank, which requires upgrading; specialist advice can clarify the scope. The grounds and associated buildings add considerable character and flexibility, while the asking-price discount provides a strong starting point for a buyer looking to create a more contemporary family home.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated interiors, including the photographed kitchen and bathrooms, and refresh finishes across the reception rooms and bedrooms.
  • Make the most of the spacious reception rooms, fireplaces and flexible accommodation to shape a characterful family home.
  • Enjoy the added versatility of the annexe, extensive gardens, former mill chase and outbuildings.

Key risks

  • The listing states that the septic tank is non-compliant and needs upgrading; obtain specialist assessment of the required work.

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Location

Drifton Hill, West Kington, Wiltshire, SN14
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Chippenham Rail Station

    7.4 miles

    Train · Chippenham

  • Yate Rail Station

    7.4 miles

    Train · Yate

  • Bath Spa Rail Station

    8.7 miles

    Train · Bath

  • Oldfield Park Rail Station

    9.1 miles

    Train · Oldfield Park

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Current average variable rate is 6.58%

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£6,129
Based on a loan of £1,125,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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