A converted Warwickshire mill once struck by lightning and served as a prisoner of war dormitory during World War I is up for grabs for £1.95million.

The striking property is known by the name ‘Bouncing Bess’ and was transformed into a house in the 1970s.

Today, it is a stunning home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and landscaped gardens that include a wrap around sun terrace.

This converted mill in Warwickshire village of Rowington is on the market for £1.95m

This converted mill in Warwickshire village of Rowington is on the market for £1.95m

This converted mill in Warwickshire village of Rowington is on the market for £1.95m

The mill was constructed in 1780 and retains many original features despite being transformed into a family home

The mill was constructed in 1780 and retains many original features despite being transformed into a family home

The mill was constructed in 1780 and retains many original features despite being transformed into a family home

The mill was originally constructed in 1780 and has undergone significant changes during the years.

In 1888, lightning struck its sails, leading to a conversion that was powered by steam engine.

The building ceased operating as a mill in 1918, and served as a prisoner of war dormitory during World War I.

The property ceased operating as a mill in 1918, and served as a prisoner of war dormitory during World War 1

The property ceased operating as a mill in 1918, and served as a prisoner of war dormitory during World War 1

The property ceased operating as a mill in 1918, and served as a prisoner of war dormitory during World War 1

The property combines its original features with modern design, including this giant working cog wheel

The property combines its original features with modern design, including this giant working cog wheel

The property combines its original features with modern design, including this giant working cog wheel

The cog wheel has been incorporated into design of the modern kitchen that has grey cabinets

The cog wheel has been incorporated into design of the modern kitchen that has grey cabinets

The cog wheel has been incorporated into design of the modern kitchen that has grey cabinets

This living space includes wooden flooring, a log burner and exposed brickwork around a staircase

This living space includes wooden flooring, a log burner and exposed brickwork around a staircase

This living space includes wooden flooring, a log burner and exposed brickwork around a staircase

The property has four bedrooms that have been transformed into sophisticated spaces

The property has four bedrooms that have been transformed into sophisticated spaces

The property has four bedrooms that have been transformed into sophisticated spaces

The unusual property has far-reaching views of the surrounding Warwickshire countryside

The unusual property has far-reaching views of the surrounding Warwickshire countryside

The unusual property has far-reaching views of the surrounding Warwickshire countryside

The interior design has been elevated to the next stage by the current owners, and is beautifully presented throughout.

The property combines a modern design with original features, including the original mill tower and a giant cog wheel.

Its main living space has solid oak wooden floors, exposed brick walls and a log burner.

And the bespoke Italian designed kitchen is the backdrop to the original mill cog in the ceiling.

The rural property is around five miles north-west of the town of Warwick, providing good access to a range of amenities

The rural property is around five miles north-west of the town of Warwick, providing good access to a range of amenities

The rural property is around five miles north-west of the town of Warwick, providing good access to a range of amenities

The detached home provides relaxing spaces for entertaining with picture postcard views

The detached home provides relaxing spaces for entertaining with picture postcard views

The detached home provides relaxing spaces for entertaining with picture postcard views

The converted mill is accessed via an electric gate and a long sweeping driveway

The converted mill is accessed via an electric gate and a long sweeping driveway

The converted mill is accessed via an electric gate and a long sweeping driveway 

The mill's dining room has exposed brick walls and sufficient space for a baby grand piano

The mill's dining room has exposed brick walls and sufficient space for a baby grand piano

The mill’s dining room has exposed brick walls and sufficient space for a baby grand piano

The dining room has three double patio doors that open out onto the garden and its terraces

The dining room has three double patio doors that open out onto the garden and its terraces

The dining room has three double patio doors that open out onto the garden and its terraces

There are three bathrooms including this one with a large walk in shower and a modern towel rail

There are three bathrooms including this one with a large walk in shower and a modern towel rail

There are three bathrooms including this one with a large walk in shower and a modern towel rail

The four bedrooms including this large room with wooden floors and beams on the ceiling

The four bedrooms including this large room with wooden floors and beams on the ceiling

The four bedrooms including this large room with wooden floors and beams on the ceiling 

The property is in the Warwickshire village of Rowington, which is five miles north-west of the town of Warwick.

It boasts some far-reaching views of the surrounding Warwickshire countryside.

The property is being sold by Hamptons estate agents, which explained in the marketing literature: ‘Sympathetic extensions, including circular towers, seamlessly blend with the mill’s original architecture.’

Outside, there is a sun terrace that wraps around the property, as well as a separate outdoor bar with power and lighting.

This post first appeared on Dailymail.co.uk

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