Water Mill With Private River And 5.6 Hectares Of Land.
MelleDeux-SèvresPoitou-Charentes

Summary

Beautifully renovated watermill with barn and private river set in 5.6 hectares of parkland.

Details

Property summary

Very desirable three bedroom property set in 5.6 hectares of stunning, established parkland, a private river with fishing rights and room for expansion; just 5km away from local amenities at Brioux or Melle. Perfect location for a family with horses or for a new business opportunity.


Completely renovated main residency, ready to move in! Brand new chestnut flooring throughout, new roof including Velux, insulated walls, fully double-glazed, exposed beams and stone walls with original fireplaces. A forage has recently been installed, providing the property with free, natural water - excellent for filling the proposed swimming pool! The building attached gives the opportunity to develop further accommodation and the land with the river running through makes this property a must-see!


Main Residency

Stylish, modern kitchen with trapdoor down to a large storage cellar;

Spacious lounge with original features, wood burner, tiled floor and stairs going up to a first floor bedroom with a fireplace, an office with pretty window-seat & fireplace and a modern bathroom. The second floor has a further two bedrooms and another bathroom. Attached to the main residency is a large building with the possibility to knock a door-way through or perhaps to develop something with income potential.

There is current planning permission to build an 8 x 4m swimming pool and a 20m² Pool house. Property is surrounded by natural beauty, rich with wildlife and with a private river running through; there is also an old windmill to be restored.


This old watermill offers a unique, countryside home set in the tranquillity of 5.6 hectares of established, idyllic parkland including a river flowing through, giving the opportunity for private fishing and plenty of space to keep horses, grow your own vegetables, start a business, etc.

The main residency consists of two buildings. The first building has been renovated to a high standard to include three bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms, a lounge, a modern kitchen and a cellar. The attached watermill adds another 150m² and is currently being used as a garage and for storage. It has a good roof but needs developing to provide further accommodation or business potential. It is possible to internally join the two buildings, making one large property or to make a second independent unit. Within the grounds can be found an old windmill offering further development potential.

Pulling off the main road there is a drive down through huge horse-chestnut trees to the old watermill, a traditional stone property with shuttered windows in the heart of the Poitou-Charente. The watermill has a south-facing terrace with steps leading up to a well-kept lawn area. There is current planning permission for an 8 x 4m swimming pool and a 20m² pool house (to include changing rooms, etc.).

Entering the property you notice the high standard to which the property has been newly renovated. The spacious (32.35m²) lounge has been tiled and original features, such as the stone walls, fireplace, sink and ‘oeil de boeuf’ window have been tastefully exposed. The living room has two stone pillars supporting a central ceiling beam; a wooden staircase twisting upstairs and a wood burner for the winter months. The fantastic, (5.1 x 2.1m) modern kitchen has a chestnut floor with a trapdoor leading down to a storage cellar; fitted base and wall cabinets including a stainless steel insert sink, gas range and fan oven with extractor fan. The kitchen has a large window with a window seat and a stable door leading out onto the eating terrace.

The first floor has chestnut flooring throughout; from the landing there is a door to the right leading to a large (22m²) bedroom incorporating an original fireplace and two double glazed windows with seats, hidden wires are in the walls for a discreet home entertainment system. On the left of the landing there is an arched doorway into a (3.22x3m) study. with a fireplace, tiled hearth and window with seat and built in storage. The (3.29x3m) shower room with window, Wc, stylish basin and large, modern multi-jet shower. Both bathrooms have radiators and heated towel rails.

Going up to the second floor you see a Velux window at the top of the stair-well and that the chestnut flooring continues upstairs, to another large bedroom and a third, smaller bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Where original walls haven’t been exposed, they have been rendered with ‘chanvre’, a mixture of lime and hemp traditionally used on the walls to strengthen and insulate whilst allowing the stones to breathe.

This property is packed with charm and character, enhanced by original features, with the benefits of a modern house too; a new roof, new wood, double glazed windows, insulation throughout, new electrics and plumbing. The house also has the advantage of a forage, providing the property with unlimited free-water. This property is in an ideal location for someone wanti

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