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Own the Historic B&B of Your Dreams | The Old Mill Inn

This grand 19th-century beauty in Hatfield, Massachusetts, could be yours — if you have $1.15M to spare.

By Joe Bills|Nov 11 2020| Print icon

The dam at Old Mill Inn

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
Ever dreamed of owning a historic bed and breakfast? One of the most historic and distinctive properties in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, the Old Mill Inn in Hatfield, is looking for a new owner. Here’s what you need to know:
Overlooking the dam on Mill River, the Old Mill has been in service as an inn since 2006. In its current configuration, it features nine guest rooms, three suites, and an owners’ quarters.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
The Old Mill was constructed in 1870 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Before its current life as an inn, it has served as a gristmill, a machine shop, a gun factory, and a newspaper office.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
The Old Mill Inn features a cozy coffee shop and a dining room that seats 30. It has been operated as a restaurant in the past.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
The Lily Pond Room is named for the fountain pond by the mill’s front entrance, where visiting frogs from the river can be found sunning themselves during the summer. The king-size bed and extra-large bathroom are two of the Lily Pond Room’s many charms.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
The Miller’s Suite has just enough industrial flavor to remind you of the building’s rich history. Here, the mill’s original post-and-beam construction can be seen. Basically a large studio apartment, the Miller’s Suite has all the comforts of home, including a fully equipped kitchen, a queen bed and a fold-out sofa, and a deck with a great view of the river.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
The Newport Room is the inn’s largest. With a king-size canopy bed and a beautiful view of the river, it’s a favorite for couples looking for a romantic getaway.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
The Old Mill Inn is located in the farm town of Hatfield, Massachusetts, but it is also just minutes from I-91 and a short drive from Amherst and Northampton, and the area’s five colleges. As a business, it remains busy, with rooms often booked as much as a year in advance during peak seasons in May and October.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
The Brass Room is located on the front side of the inn and is named for its shiny bed frame and fixtures. The fact that the breeze from the river keeps the wind chimes outside the windows tinkling is a nice touch, too.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
From the Cascade Suite overlooking the falls to the open beams and sunny kitchen of the Hatfield Suite, every room at the Old Mill Inn has its own decor and a view not quite like any of the others. There’s an Elm Suite, which will nestle you among the branches, and a Reading Room, perfectly situated for quiet contemplation or a good page-turner. Wanna guess what the appeal of the Waterfall Room is?
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
The charms of the Old Mill are not weather-dependent, and the surrounding towns and landscape offer plenty to do, no matter the season.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
The 9,000-square-foot Old Mill Inn was last renovated in 2015 and is situated on a one-acre lot. The asking price is $1,150,000. For more information, contact Georg Burwick at innkeeper@oldmillinn.ma.
Photo Credit : Courtesy of Georg Burwick/The Old Mill Inn
Could you see yourself owning this historic B&B?

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Joe Bills

Former associate editor Joe Bills is the co-owner of Escape Hatch Books in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. After nearly a decade of fact-checking, responding to readers, and writing several articles for Yankee, he now brings his expertise to our sister publication The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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