luxury houses with pool for sale Saint-Affrique, France

Located on the border of the Tarn and Aveyron departments in Southwest France, this fully restored, authentic19th-century water mill offers a unique combination of character, privacy, and modern comfort. The property, dating from 1850, has been carefully renovated by the present owners and is sold fully furnished and equipped. It comes with approximately 5 acres (2 hectares) of landscaped grounds with river frontage and a stunning, 10 m waterfall. Accessed via an electric gate and private stone bridge, the estate enjoys a peaceful and natural environment. The trout river running through the property attracts local wildlife, including deer, otters, and kingfishers. The mill's original mechanisms have been restored and are fully functional, offering the possibility to produce flour or walnut oil, or simply to preserve this rare historical feature. Property Overview: - Approx. 425 m² total living space - Main house with 3 bedrooms/2 bath-shower rooms - Independent 1-bedroom guest house (sleeps 2-4) - Additional guest accommodation by the pool The main house is spacious and filled with natural light. It includes: - Open-plan kitchen and dining area - Two living rooms - Library/office - Reception area featuring the original millstones - Ground floor bedroom - An ensuite bedroom and a bedroom and shower room on the first floor The guest house (former miller's house) is fully independent, with: - Kitchen and living area - Shower room - Large private balcony Outdoor Features: - Heated swimming pool (13m x 6m) - Pool house with kitchen, covered terrace, barbecue area, additional guest bedroom and shower room - Multiple terraces with views of the river and waterfall (approx. 10m high) - Fruit trees, vegetable garden, and landscaped grounds - Spring-fed automatic irrigation system Additional Buildings: - Cellars (including wine storage) - Outbuildings suitable for storage, workshop, or further development Technical Features: - Underfloor central heating (ground floor) + radiators (upper floor) - Fibre optic internet - Wood-burning stove in guest house - Natural spring water supplying garden and pool - Potential to install a third turbine for private hydroelectric power generation The property is set in a wide, private valley. The mill is positioned on the inner bend of a river and elevated two storeys above the water level, which has ensured it remains protected from flooding, even during severe weather conditions over the past 200 years. Area: - Located on the border between the Tarn and Aveyron - 5 minutes from 3 historical villages with first amenities (local markets) - A large choice of restaurants within 20 minutes - 40 minutes from Albi (world heritage listing) - 1h30 to Toulouse International Airport Key elements of attraction - Independent guest accommodation - Unique historic feature (working mill) - Strong lifestyle appeal (nature and wildlife, privacy, water features) - Fully furnished and equipped - Suitable as a primary residence or holiday home - Within an 1h30 of Toulouse International airport Virtual viewing available