Tim Burton’s Whimsical 18th-Century English Country Home Lists for $6 Million

Abby Montanez

Mon, June 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM UTC

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Tim Burton is selling his 18th-century English country retreat, the Mill House in Oxfordshire, for £4.5 million, which he purchased in 2006 with Helena Bonham Carter.
The property, set on 17 acres along the River Thames, was built in 1741 as the foreman’s residence for Sutton Mill and later served as a guest house for British Prime Minister H.H. Asquith.
The estate features formal rose gardens, ancient trees, woodland paths, a lily-covered mill pond, and a summerhouse, with the house itself boasting Georgian symmetry, wood-paneled walls, and a cozy study, dining room, and sitting room.

Tim Burton, the visionary director behind Edward Scissorhands , Beetlejuice , and Netflix's Wednesday , is parting ways with his thoroughly cinematic English country retreat. The 18th-century Grade II-listed Mill House in Oxfordshire has hit the market for £4.5 million (approximately $6 million ) listed with Savills.

Set on 17 lush acres along a peaceful stretch of the River Thames, the 6,000-square-foot estate is quintessentially British—with a whimsical twist that's pure Burton. Originally purchased in 2006 for £2.9 million with then-partner Helena Bonham Carter, the home has long served as a tranquil creative refuge. The couple separated in 2014, but the property has remained part of Burton's collection of residences in the U.K. and U.S.

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The home's original charm shows in its grand windows, ornate fireplaces, and detailed woodwork.

Built in 1741 as the foreman's residence for Sutton Mill—a once-prominent paper mill that produced the Bank of England's earliest hard-to-forge banknotes—the property is now the last surviving remnant of the site. It was later acquired by British Prime Minister H.H. Asquith in the early 20th century to serve as a guest house for his country estate. Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.

Steeped in history, Mill House includes formal rose gardens, ancient trees, woodland paths, and a trio of islands connected by wooden and rope bridges. There's even a jetty overlooking a lily-covered mill pond and a secluded summerhouse hidden among the trees—ideal for a quiet read or sketchbook session, à la Burton himself.

Wooden and rope bridges cross streams and tributaries on their way to the Thames.

Inside, the house is a celebration of Georgian symmetry and craftsmanship. Think: full-height sash windows, intricate cornicing, wood-paneled walls, and carved marble fireplaces. The drawing room—spanning front to back—features views of the lawns and ancient cedars, while a cozy study, dining room, and sitting room round out the reception spaces. The kitchen, with its classic Aga and painted wood cabinetry, is charmingly rustic, yet highly functional, with a walk-in pantry, utility room, and even a Chubb walk-in safe.

Upstairs, the principal suite spans the depth of the house and comes with its own dressing room or nursery. Seven other bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a top-floor teen retreat ensure there's space for guests, family, or an entire film crew.

"Mill House is the quintessential English country home," says Hugh Maconochie of Savills, "with magical grounds that promise a lifestyle straight out of Swallows and Amazons ."

Enchanting, indeed.

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