Converted 18th-century Yorkshire Dales mill with showstopper waterwheel on the market for £1.35m

Dating back to the 18th century, the building later found wartime purpose as a cotton- and tobacco-packing facility before falling into disrepair in the 1960s. Its rescue began in 1975, and today, following a recent restoration, it stands as a striking example of how Yorkshire’s industrial heritage can be reimagined for modern living.

Located in a secluded valley near Skipton in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the converted mill is now a substantial and eco-conscious family home with more than 4,400 sq ft of space. Original features have been carefully preserved, most notably the historic water wheel, now showcased behind glass in the kitchen-dining room.

The accommodation has been designed with flexibility in mind. Alongside generous reception rooms and bedrooms, there is a self-contained two-bedroom apartment within the main house, ideal for multi-generational living, as well as The Engine House, a separate three-storey building offering further potential.

Sustainability is central to the renovation, with air-source heat pumps, high levels of insulation and scope for hydro power from the beck that runs beneath the mill.

Set behind a private drive, the property includes landscaped gardens, terraces and river views, with remnants of the mill’s past adding character throughout. Crown Spindle Mill is on the market with North Residential for £1.35m northresidential.co.uk.