Creuse - a Piece of History: Characterful 7-Bedroom Mill Property with Gîte Potential

Property Description

Purchase a Piece of History in the Heart of the Creuse
Set along a quiet country lane just outside the charming village of Janaillat, this exceptional former mill offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial character property surrounded by nature. With seven bedrooms, numerous outbuildings, historic mill features and almost 12,000 m² of gardens and woodland, the property offers enormous potential as a family home, holiday retreat or income-generating project.
The Main House
The main house is approached through a welcoming entrance hall. To one side is a comfortable lounge featuring an attractive fireplace and wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting space for relaxing.
Across the hallway is the spacious dining room, another impressive reception room with its own feature fireplace and wood-burning stove. The dining room leads directly into a fully fitted kitchen with modern white cabinetry, combining contemporary practicality with the property's traditional character.
Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom and shower room, making this level particularly convenient for guests or family members with reduced mobility.
Upstairs, the first floor provides four generous double bedrooms, three of which retain their own feature fireplaces, together with a further shower room.
The second floor has been converted to create two large double bedrooms, each benefiting from its own en-suite facilities. This flexible accommodation makes the property ideal for a large family or for welcoming guests.
Garage et Workshop
Beneath the main house is a substantial garage divided into two distinct areas: one providing parking and the other currently used as a workshop.
The Historic Mill et Outbuildings
The real character of the property becomes apparent outside. The original mill building still retains some of its historic machinery and equipment, providing a fascinating glimpse into the property's past and an authentic period feature that is increasingly difficult to find.
Attached to the mill is a small house offering the potential to create a separate gîte or guest accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions. A further attached barn, traditionally believed to have been used for feeding animals, provides additional space and potential. There is also a very large barn.
At the rear of the property, a lane leads into the woodland belonging to the property, creating a wonderful sense of space, privacy and connection with the surrounding countryside.
There is also a further small house within the grounds, offering additional potential for conversion into a gîte, again subject to any required planning permissions.
A Property Full of Potential
The main house benefits from full double glazing, with heating provided by two wood-burning stoves and electric heaters. There is a fosse septic which at its last inspection in 2024 conformed with regulations.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful permanent residence, a large family home, a holiday property or a project with potential for additional guest accommodation, this unique property offers an exciting combination of space, history, land and opportunity.
Despite its tranquil rural setting, the property remains conveniently located for local amenities and transport links. Limoges Airport is approximately one hour away, while Vieilleville can be reached in around 10 minutes. The historic town of Bénévent-l'Abbaye is approximately 20 minutes away, and Guéret, the capital of the Creuse, is around 30 minutes away.
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial historic property in a peaceful setting, with almost 1.2 hectares of gardens and woodland and considerable potential for further development.
DPE: The diagnostic company has provided a certificate confirming that the property is exempt from a DPE. (6.00 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)