Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill on sale for £9m in Bucks

For £9million you could be the proud owner of the Cobstone Mill, a sprawling detached house featuring a former working mill that was in operation until 1873.

It gained fame as the filming location for the beloved 1968 musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

An adaptation of James Bond author Ian Fleming's book of the same name, the film starred Dick Van Dyke who played leading character inventor Caractacus Potts and Barbara Windsor. 

Cobstone Windmill, at Cadmore End on the B482, around four miles west of High Wycombe, was used as the inventor's home while other scenes were shot at nearby Pinewood Studios.

The mill was reportedly built around 1816, overlooking the village of Turville and is known locally as Turville Windmill.

Until 1873, it served as a working mill but, after being damaged by fire, it lay derelict. It was restored cosmetically for the film, and was purchased as a home for actress Hayley Mills and husband, director Roy Boulting, who continued further renovations. 

It has since had several owners, including David Brown of Aston Martin, and has now been put on the market for £9million. 

Stephen Christie-Miller, head of Savills Henley, said: “From the moment you arrive at Cobstone Mill it becomes immediately clear how special this property is and for many it will be instantly recognisable.

"From the beautiful architecture of the windmill to the spectacular views down the Hambleden Valley, Cobstone Mill has to be seen to be believed and this is even before you bring into consideration the home’s extensive film history.

"I am sure that the homes unique heritage combined with today’s offering, in a prime Buckinghamshire location, will appeal to both domestic and international buyers that are looking for the best of the best.

"Yes some homes claim to be iconic, however nothing comes close to Cobstone Mill.”

The property comprises a vaulted drawing room, ideal for entertaining, with floor-to-ceiling doors that open onto a spacious terrace overlooking a swimming pool.

The windmill itself has been fully restored, with the sails being meticulously repaired by the current owner in the last 18 months.

The original mill workings remain a prominent feature, with a winding staircase leading from the reception room on the ground floor to the bedrooms on the upper floors.

Nicholas Brown, Private View Property, said: "I am very fortunate to have acted in the sale and purchase of a great many of the finest homes over the course of 40 years.

"However, I can safely say that Cobstone Mill is perhaps the very best known of them all. It is a true landmark and the setting and views are without doubt breath-taking.

"To be able to market this iconic property is a huge privilege and for the next lucky owners, imagine inviting your friends to come and stay at the best known windmill in the world.”

Inside the property features the main house with a vaulted drawing room, a ground floor master bedroom suite and bathroom, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. The windmill with a reception room, two bedrooms and a shower room. 

It also includes a double garage with ancillary accommodation and a swimming pool and outbuildings

In 2016, planning permission was granted to substantially extend the house, potentially adding three additional bedrooms, three bathrooms, a new kitchen, family room, and study.

This expansion would effectively double the size of the existing house.

While some initial works were undertaken after the permission was granted, it is still necessary for potential buyers to confirm the status of the planning consent.

For further details, interested buyers can visit the Buckinghamshire Council website and search for planning application reference 15/08456/FUL.

To see the full listing visit https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbhershes230185.