Here in the United States, it’s pretty hard to find a truly old house.
Sure, in parts of New England and New York, you can find houses dating back to the 1600s, but for the most part, there aren’t many surviving structures from earlier eras.
Across the pond, meanwhile, it’s another story. In Europe, a structure that went up in the 1600s might even be considered on the newer end of the spectrum, compared with some of the famous palaces and stately homes that can trace their origins back nearly a millennium.
Still, one home that was recently renovated is still quite a find for the discerning buyer interested in a historic lifestyle, despite being built a mere 350 years ago in 1665.
The Outwood Mill, which stands in Surrey in the United Kingdom, was built centuries ago, and comes with quite a pedigree for the owner who knows how to value modern comforts and the fascinating depths of history.
Scroll through the gallery below to see photos of the beautiful property and to learn more about its history!
Back in 1665, when England was in the throes of civil war and the Interregnum, a man named Thomas Budgen found an oasis of peace when he built a windmill on his property.
Back in the 17th century, the mill served Budgen well, and earned him a healthy living, especially for the era.
In fact, the mill was so efficient and well built that it was still fully operational in 1996.
These days, of course, a windmill doesn't provide the same living it did back in the 1660s.
Still, the old mill property has plenty to offer the modern consumer.
Not least is the beautiful house that sits on the property, which was crafted painstakingly from an old stable.
The house, which is designed simply and elegantly to reflect the Puritan aesthetic of the original construction, features clean white walls, and exposed beams.
The structure retains the characteristic peaked roofs of the original structure.
There are also old-fashioned "barn doors" strewn throughout the renovated space.
The L-shaped house also features plenty of modern comforts, in addition to its historic appeal.
Blonde hardwood floors stretch throughout the space, and it's airy and well-lit thanks to large, expansive windows.
The plumbing and wiring is, naturally, modern, and the kitchen is fully prepared for chefs to get cooking!
Of course, even with all of the modern amenities, this isn't a house you move into if you don't have an interest in history.
The mill is the oldest of its type in all of Britain, and is recognized as a historical landmark by the country.
According to the mill's website, even to this day, it can be called upon to grind grain if necessary!
Inside, the mill is still operated as a museum.
It's available for school groups and tours for interested parties, and has appeared in several films.
Currently, the mill is the subject of a documentary about its fascinating place in history.
Now, the converted stable and the mill are on the market for interested parties who'd like to own a piece of history.
The asking price is high, £800,000, or about $1.1 million, but is really quite the bargain when you think about what you're getting.
For one, you're getting a newly renovated three-bedroom house, with updated fixtures and hardwood floors.
Meanwhile, as just the tiniest added bonus, you get to be the custodian of a cherished piece of English history, which has stood virtually unchanged for 350 years.
It's a pretty incredible place, and it seems like it would be a heavenly property to raise a small family, or to retire to in your later years.
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