Between Caen and Bayeux, seven kilometers from the sea, in one of the most preserved villages of Bessin, Normandie Privilège offers you an old flour mill bordered by the river.Set away from the main roadways, in a gently rolling landscape, this property is situated in a setting that water seems to have designed itself. The mill is revealed at the bend of a peaceful meander of the river, surrounded by its banks, its blonde stone walls, and its old outbuildings organized around an inner courtyard.The site is ancient. The presence of a mill in this location has been documented since the early 13th century. Rebuilt in the mid-19th century and then modernized a few decades later to keep up with the evolving milling techniques, it continued operations until the early 20th century before being converted into a residence in the 1970s. From this long industrial history remains a remarkably preserved ensemble, where the original architecture still dialogues with the landscape and the water that continues to flow along the facades.The main building, built with limestone rubble, presents the characteristic simplicity of the large rural constructions of the region. Under its slate and tile roofs, the volumes retain an unusual spaciousness. The façades, simply pierced with regular windows, give the place a presence that is both solid and discreet. On the river side, the gable of the mill seems literally perched above the current. On the courtyard side, the whole composes an elegant group of buildings surrounded by old dependencies.Inside, the house features approximately 440 m² of living space, spread over a dozen rooms, to which are added more than 230 m² of outbuildings and attics. Some rooms immediately impress with their proportions. The former machine room, now converted into a living room, offers nearly 60 m² under a ceiling height soaring to 5.6 meters. A second transverse living room of 49 m² extends this sense of space. Upstairs, a vast corner office of 43 m², bathed in light, retains the same generosity with ceilings of up to five meters.The dwelling has been organized into two distinct parts, sufficiently independent to accommodate a large family, two generations, or to combine primary residence and accommodation activity under one roof.The first part, approximately 207 m², includes on the ground floor an entrance hall, a transverse living room with a fireplace, a music room, a kitchen with a back kitchen. The first floor distributes four bedrooms and a bathroom, with access to the vast attics on the upper levels.The second part, approximately 233 m², offers on the ground floor a living room with a monumental fireplace, a game room, and a laundry room that can also become a kitchen. The upstairs features an office with remarkable volumes, a bedroom, and a bathroom, while the top level combines two additional bedrooms.The outbuildings naturally extend the character of the place. The former stables in a right angle alone represent more than 160 m² of ground area, complemented by a garage, wood shed, and a large room of approximately 150 m². A rare ensemble, whose uses can remain as they are or become artistic, professional, or familial depending on the projects.Outside, the property is organized around a walled courtyard, lawns, and banks bordering the river. To the south, a terrace and garden overlook the water flowing slowly beneath the trees. A stone staircase descends to the river, where one can swim on sunny days. The relationship with the water gives the place a unique atmosphere: peaceful, vibrant, almost timeless.An old mill from Bessin with unusual volumes, located between Caen, Bayeux, and the sea, in a particularly harmonious environment. A property of character whose history remains perceptible without ever overshadowing the gentleness of life it inspires.The price of this property is €835,000. Agency fees are to be borne by the buyer. Sale price excluding agency fees: €800,000.Housing with excessive energy consumption (DPE G).Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website www.georisques.gouv.fr.For reasons of discretion, the location of the property is provided approximately.The information given in this description results from our visit to the premises as well as information gathered from the current owner. The areas and construction periods, in particular, are provided as indicative only, have no contractual value, and cannot engage our liability in case of inaccuracies or omissions.Photographs may be retouched.Agency reference: 277This description has been automatically translated from French.
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