luxury mills for sale Low-Normandy, France

Rare : former watermill beautifully renovated with a private pond, a river and 3.5 acres of land Outstanding property: this former stone watermill from the 19th century near the village of Boucé has been lovingly restored in 2010. With 3 bedrooms (including two en-suite with bathrooms) + 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on garden level which could make the ideal location for a successful B&B. The mill is surrounded by peaceful and beautiful countryside views set in 3.5 acres of land with mature trees, a small river, a pound, meadows, a garden shed and a greenhouse. A rare and outstanding property presented in ready to move into condition and situated in glorious Normandy countryside, 2h30 drive from Paris and only 1h drive away from Caen airport, Ouistreham and the channel ferries. The popular market town of Argentan with all amenities is less than 18 minutes drive. Approached via the main gates and a gravel path bordered by a small river through the park, this former stone watermill can't fail to impress. Overlooking the idyllic countryside, the mill offer lovely views over the pound bordered with centenary trees and its wooden pontoon. On the lower ground, the 30-m² living room/dining room is accessed through the conservatory which harmoniously fills in the facade. This large living space opens on a stunning kitchen (equiped) of 22 m² with cathedral ceiling . A small corridor leads to a first bedroom of 11 m², WC and a first ensuite bedroom of 16 m² with a bathroom (incl. shower, sink and WC). The wooden staircase in the kitchen leads to a large mezzanine of 20 m². Overlooking the kitchen, this additional living space can also be used as an office or extra bedroom and leads to a second ensuite with a 16 m² bedroom and bathroom (with shower, sink and WC). The garden level appartment is accessed from the same staircase in the kitchen. With two rooms of 17 m² and 18 m² as well as a shower room (with shower, sink and WC), the appartment has a direct access in the garden through patio doors. It would make be the perfect accommodation for friends or B&B guests. Also on this level, the laundry/boiler room separates with a soundproof door. The cellar is also accessed from the oustide. The surrounding land includes a garden shed for the storage of maintenance equipment, a greenhouse. The walk around the pound leads to a large meadow on the opposite side of the property where the ruins of an older watermill looks like a mirror of the past.

A watermill and its millrace in a beautiful bucolic backdrop, nestled by the meanders of the River Orne in Normandy. A country road leads down through woods and meadows to a private lane that takes you to the dwelling. A large gate opens onto a paved driveway that leads to the watermill. There is a big wooden garage behind it. A millrace made of stone runs alongside one side of the house and harnesses the river water through two oak sluice gates that open to let tree trunks float to the sawmill. A large island lies in the river. Two wooden footbridges lead to it. Behind the house, a terrace with a view of the River Orne lies opposite a timber shed. The watermill is made of local stone. It offers a floor area of around 200m². Its hipped roof of flat tiles is punctuated with hipped dormers and skylights. One section of the roof is raised. A continuous balcony runs along the first floor. Two timber corbels support a canopy above the entrance door. On both sides of the house, a broad stone terrace runs alongside the lawn. A lime-rendered elevation is dotted with large windows fitted with shutters painted blue and French windows that lead out into the garden. This watermill has appeared on maps since 1881. Today, its waterwheel has gone. Before, the mill used the river’s energy to saw wood. The waterwheel was opposite the lounge window. The sluice gates, the machinery of which is still here in place, would be opened so that logs could float along the millrace then be placed on a cart to be sawed. A saw blade, operated by the water’s energy, stretched across the room where the lounge is today.

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