luxury house for sale Maurupt-le-Montois, France

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A 17th and 18th century stately manor farm in 10 hectares of meadows, at the border between the former Duchy of Bar and France. The estate stands near to a small country road with very little traffic. It is made up of a large complex built around a square courtyard. At the rear of this, there is a monumental barn, a stable, a dovecote with an aviary and a separate 19th century pavilion. The property boasts fruit trees, a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, a cold room, three small ponds that are home to fish and crayfish, as well as open meadows through which a small trout-rich river meanders. This remarkable site was once governed by a Cistercian abbey. At that time, written records already mentioned the presence of a villa and a double millstone mill erected between two ponds. Traces of the foundations still remain. In the 17th century, hemp was grown here. The abundance of water on site made it possible to transform it on the estate. The vines planted here produced a Pinot varietal wine infamous for its inconsistency and mediocre quality. At the start of the 18th century, it belonged to a local lord and the estate was designated a stately manor farm of the high and medium nobility.

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Located in the heart of a bucolic and tourist-friendly region, this authentic mill, whose origins date back to the 11th century, covers an area of 316m² on a 1.78-hectare plot. A real historical treasure with its typical Champagne half-timbering, exposed beams, old-fashioned fireplace, and ancient water wheel, this property would be perfect for a bed and breakfast business. Its owners have perfectly preserved its authentic character while providing all the comforts of a contemporary home. The charm is apparent from the moment you enter. The various character features of the property are skillfully highlighted by numerous windows that provide abundant light. The living room, where the warmth of wood reigns supreme, features an impressive stone fireplace. It is extended on one side by a pleasant lounge with lighter tones and on the other by an open kitchen supported by half-timbering. The kitchen offers access to a pleasant terrace adjacent to the stream. A bedroom and two bathrooms complete the ground floor. A charming wooden staircase leads to the first floor, which has four beautiful bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dressing area, and a large room bathed in light, whose use will be limited only by the imagination of its future happy owners. Another wing of the building houses all the mechanisms of the old mill, carefully preserved as evidence of a rich historical past. An impressive outbuilding, also with half-timbering and a vaulted cellar, adds to the many assets of the property, which has a registered water right. It is therefore possible to restore the old turbine in order to restart hydraulic production for personal consumption only. This character property, ideal for seasonal rentals, is just waiting for its new owners to write the next page in its history. ENERGY CLASS: D / CLIMATE CLASS: D Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on 2021 energy prices: between euros4,980 and euros6,810 Contact: Valentine +33 (0)6 63 32 39 79