luxury mill for sale Cressac-Saint-Genis, France

VIDEO: Exceptional! A unique place to discover from the air… Before even entering, take in the view from above: the drone video reveals a preserved haven of greenery, just minutes from Barbezieux, in Montmérac, Charente. What will you discover? A former 16th-century watermill, its single-story house nestled in nature, its independent gîte (holiday cottage), two millstones for making walnut oil, and 2.4 hectares of magnificent wooded land, classified as a Natura 2000 site. A rare, peaceful place, steeped in history… yet just steps from all amenities! What this property offers: - Main house – approx. 262 m² single-story house Spacious, bright living/dining room Original circular kitchen 3 bedrooms, including 2 master suites 1 bathroom, 2 shower rooms – 2 toilets 36 m² room to be finished to your liking Electric gate, gas heating (new FRISQUET boiler installed in 2025 with a copper heat exchanger) - Separate two-story cottage – approx. 65 m² Living room with open-plan kitchen Large bedroom, shower room, WC Ideal for hosting guests or renting out - Land – 2.4 ha classified as a Natura 2000 site Peaceful, natural setting with fruit trees and truffle oaks Large garage, shed - Mill - 2 millstones still in place (for walnut oil production, or other projects) 2 waterwheels requiring renovation The mill benefits from a prefectural water regulation dating from 1865, with a report of inspection. The hydraulic structures (millrace, weir, sluice gates) are still in place and functional. One wheel is currently being restored (spring 2026). The water rights are attached to the property and have not been relinquished. -Ideal location A few minutes from Barbezieux (all shops, hospital, etc.) 20 minutes from Jonzac train station 35 minutes from Angoulême (5 minutes from the N10) 1 hour from Bordeaux or Royan

A house with a 16th-century mill with full ownership rights and outbuildings, in 5-hectare grounds, in the brightness of the Charente area as described by writer Jacques Chardonne. The buildings are set in a U-shape around a courtyard open to the south. The mill race to the west flows past a building next to a covered area and crosses through the courtyard before passing below the western end of the two-storey main building to the north of the courtyard. To the east, the same building is linked via a carriage gate and a dressed stone pedestrian gate to other outbuildings set perpendicularly. The buildings, made of rubble stone with window and door frames built in locally sourced ashlar, are topped with gently sloped terracotta tiled roofs. The western buildings are located on an island formed by the mill race and the river a little further away.

For sale, a 17th-century mill listed as a historic monument (ISMH), measuring approximately 1,329 m², partially restored, set on 1.29 hectares of wooded land. This mill is located in Charente, on the outskirts of Angoulême. The 17th-century paper mill. This 17th-century paper mill, listed as a historic monument, is located in the countryside, offering a peaceful setting away from any disturbances. The property consists of the mill with a workshop converted into a drying room. The eastern part has been extended to include a mansion. This historic mill has a surface area of 512 m² per floor. The main building has two floors, offering a total surface area of approximately 1,024 m². The mansion measures approximately 176 m² and is built on top of a 170 m² cellar. The framework has been renovated, but the roof needs refreshing. An old bread oven in need of renovation is located in the annex. This 17th-century residence offers you authentic features. History and architecture. In the 16th century, the Charente region was chosen for the establishment of paper mills due to the quality of its rivers. This paper mill was built in 1539. It was rebuilt in its current form in 1635. In the 17th century, Angoulême paper was a benchmark for writing and printing. In the 17th century, the main customers of this paper mill were in England, Germany, Sweden and the United Provinces. The Verget mill continues to this day to produce handmade paper for luxury editions. The inscription. This mill has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1991. This protection helps to preserve the mill with its workshop, as well as the owner's residence, the sluice gates, the hydraulic system and the bridge.

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