Functioning Water Mill, 5 Acres of Nature, River, …

Property Description

The water mill and its outbuildings, which date back to 1850, are set in a private corner of paradise on the border of the Tarn and Aveyron departments in the Southwest of France and have been tastefully restored between 2010 and 2020. As you step through the electric gate and over the stone bridge you enter a realm of calm where you will hear nothing but the trickle of the river that attracts deer, otters and even kingfishers. The mill mechanisms have been restored, allowing you to produce flour and walnut oil or simply to marvel at the ingenuity of the builders of that time. Lovers of nature and French countryside heritage will find everything they are looking for and more! There are approx. 425 m2 of living space on this property, consisting of a roomy and light main house with original stone sink, a large fireplace, an equipped kitchen open to the dining area, 2 living rooms, a library/office, a reception area with the functioning millstones and a 1st bedroom on the ground floor. You'll find 2 other ensuite bedrooms on the first floor. The original miller's house has been transformed into an independent guest house with shower room and kitchen/living room opening onto a large balcony and can comfortably accommodate 2-4 people. The property is sold fully furnished and equipped, and ready to move into. The 13m x 6m heated swimming pool is enhanced by a pool house with an equipped kitchen, large, covered terrace and barbeque as well as a guest bedroom and shower room. There are several cellars and outbuildings: for storing wine, keeping garden tools, or to make into your workshop... All around are large and smaller terraces from which you can enjoy spectacular views of the waterways, including the 10m high waterfall! In addition to all of this you'll find many types of fruit trees, a vegetable garden, and a wide variety of plants, most of them on a spring fed automatic watering system. The main house has underfloor central heating for the ground floor and radiators upstairs, there is a wood burning stove which heats the guest house. much of the water utilised in the pool and the garden comes from filtered springs. It would be possible to add a third turbine to produce one's own electricity. The mill is located in a fairly wide valley with lots of sunlight Because the mill is built on the inside of the river bend and sits 2 stories above the water, even the fiercest of storms have left it safe and dry for nearly 2 centuries. A magical and authentic place to share with friends and family or to receive paying guests! Viewings starting from 10 May 2024