Rossett Mill is defined less by adaptation than continuity. Built in 1588 on the River Alyn, this Grade II-listed corn mill still works as it was intended, with its undershot wheel, mill race and internal machinery intact. Known locally as ‘the mill with the crooked window’ and painted by JMW Turner in 1795, the building is enveloped in its original stone and timber frame, which remain direct and unembellished.

The main house extends across 3,057 square feet and has been restored with a light touch. Original beams, stone floors and inglenook fireplaces structure the living spaces, while later additions — including a glazed garden room and boot room extension — introduce daylight and practical circulation. Underfloor heating and contemporary joinery sit quietly within the historic shell. Four bedrooms are arranged above, including a vaulted principal suite overlooking the grounds.

The original mill rises through three storeys and remains operational, a working reminder of the site’s agricultural past. Two self-contained coach houses sit beyond the main building, each with independent access and garaging below. Set within around 9.5 acres of land with river frontage, the property sits moments from Rossett village, with Chester and Wrexham close by. It’s listed for £1.5 million with Currans Unique Homes.

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