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Mill House

Set in a private valley, the 3 acres of domestic fruit, vegetables, wild flowers and casual planting are arranged around a power generating watermill. Sustainability and low maintenance lie at its heart, to fit with modern life. Open views, set with mature trees and livestock, give a tranquil sense of space, with moving and static water framed in an undulating landscape.

Owner Info

  • Harry & Devika Clarke
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House
Mill House

About Mill House

Planted on heavy clay, the gardens of Mill House are relatively young, but occupy an historic site. They surround a recently rebuilt watermill which generates domestic electricity. Rural in feel, despite its proximity to Basingstoke, it features a number of differing zones.

Tended solely by the owners, the structure and planting has been chosen to facilitate easy maintenance (by hand, powered machinery and sheep) to save time. Static and moving water provide interest and a haven for waterfowl, pied wagtails, swans and kingfishers.

Disabled access
Park in the car park, but take the vehicular exit route, turning L onto the metalled drive leading down to house.

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Mill House features

  • Cashless
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • SGD Designed Garden
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Mill House,
Basingstoke,
Hampshire,
RG24 9HU

Directions to Mill House
From Basingstoke take the A340 N. 400 metres beyond the hospital, turn R for Sherborne St John. Go through, past a red phone box & 400 metres up a hill. As it crests, on L, take track to Mill House.

Mill House openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Bramley Church.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Bramley Church.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access. Park in car park and follow disabled access signs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Mill House at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Mill House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Mill House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Mill House seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.