luxury mill for sale Redon, France

Nantes Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to present this historic watermill estate, occupying a secluded position within the countryside of Loire-Atlantique, surrounded by woodland and overlooking its own private lake. Dating back to 1626 and appearing on the historic Cassini maps, the former mill has been carefully transformed into a comfortable country residence, preserving its architectural heritage while incorporating modern amenities. The property extends to approximately 8.25 hectares, offering complete privacy in an unspoilt natural setting, with no overlooking neighbours. A lake of approximately 4 hectares forms the centrepiece of the estate, its waters bordered by woodland and providing an attractive outlook from the principal rooms and terraces of the house. The surrounding grounds include pastureland with equestrian potential and areas dedicated to the preservation of local wildlife. The Residence The main house, whose principal façade dates from 1883, offers approximately 240 m² of accommodation arranged over three floors. Renovated extensively between 1997 and 2003, with additional improvements completed in 2025, the property is presented in excellent condition. The ground floor is arranged around a generous entrance and dining hall, adjoining a separate drawing room. A double-sided fireplace connects the two reception spaces. The fitted kitchen incorporates a pantry and a glazed feature revealing the original mill machinery, a reminder of the building’s former purpose. A substantial secondary kitchen and utility room provides additional storage and working space, together with access to the rear vehicle entrance. A WC with shower completes the ground-floor accommodation. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, together with access through large glazed doors to a terrace overlooking the lake. A third double bedroom benefits from fitted storage, an en-suite shower room, a sauna and views across the water. The second floor is devoted to the principal bedroom suite, comprising a sleeping area, dressing space, fitted storage and an en-suite shower room. From here, a private terrace offers an elevated perspective over the lake and surrounding landscape. The Estate and Outbuildings The grounds are an integral part of the property’s character, offering a combination of open pasture, woodland and water. The lake, covering approximately 4 hectares, has undergone the necessary regulatory procedures and benefits from established drainage rights. It supports several species of fish, including pike, tench, roach and eel. An additional outbuilding presents the possibility of creating independent guest accommodation, subject to the relevant planning permissions. A separate building houses a traditional working bread oven, with potential to be adapted as a summer kitchen or entertaining space. The residence also benefits from a private well providing its water supply. The surrounding land includes pasture with potential for equestrian use, while the protected wildlife areas contribute to the preservation of the estate’s natural environment. Location and Accessibility Despite its secluded position, the property remains conveniently situated for local services. The village of Saint-Aubin-des-Châteaux is approximately 3 km away, while Châteaubriant, with its shops, restaurants, schools, services and transport connections, can be reached in around 10 minutes. The cities of Nantes and Rennes, together with their international airports, are approximately one hour away by car. A Distinctive Country Property Properties combining this degree of privacy, extensive water frontage and historical interest are seldom available. With its origins as a 17th-century watermill, substantial lake, established grounds and renovated accommodation, this estate offers the opportunity to enjoy country living in a setting defined by nature and tranquillity. Equally suited to use as a permanent home or private retreat, it offers a rare balance of heritage, space and accessibility. Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

This mill only stopped work a little more than ten years ago, a very short time considering its lifespan of 150yrs! It is still equipped with its Francis turbine (40cv). This Mill has water rights, however to bring the turbine back to operation, its restoration work which was initiated, needs completion. The mill has three storeys, in this case the first floor and the attic are each 130 m ².The attic space has a beautiful roof structure. The mill already has planning permission to make these two floors into living spaces, leaving the ground floor for the mill workings. The second building, the miller's house, also needs renovation. There is an additional stone building attached to the mill and a barn next to it. The whole property is situated on one hectare (2.4 acres) land with a meadow. Location: Rural with no overlooking neighbours, on the outskirts of a hamlet with a small road in the vicinity and a railway line (this will shortly only be used as a secondary line as a new railway is beeing built elsewhere). The nearest shops and schools are 10 mins away. (3.03 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)

30 minutes from the city of Dinan, an old 19th-century mill. A gateway opens onto a courtyard and a large garden. The canal runs along the property to the south. The main house rises to the north, by the side of a road, with the mill extending from it. Originally a wheat mill, it has been converted for tanning and extensively altered during the 19th century. Milling activities ended in the early 1960s, and it became a residence. Built from granite rubble, the building features rectangular openings framed in cut stone and includes a garden level, an elevated ground floor, and an additional attic. The whole is topped with a slate roof with long slopes. The north and south facades bear traces of several building campaigns, notably visible round-headed metal ties and a raised section with wattle and daub and timber framing. The water building, to the east, houses two former horse stables and the still-functional water wheel. This section is constructed of brick and timber framing.This description has been automatically translated from French.