luxury mills for sale Limousin, France

A water mill with two houses and a former restaurant, awaiting renovation, at the limits of the Creuse, Haute-Vienne and the Monts d’Ambazac hills. Small country roads wind through the wooded hills and meadows up to the mill, which can be found behind thick foliage. The stream running below has carved out its bed through the surrounding relief and a mill race supplies the still visible wheel with water from the lake almost 500 metres away. The various buildings, which are built lengthwise and are joined together, are made of two separate dwellings, namely a former restaurant with professional grade kitchen and the old mill itself, which still has all the old mill workings. The different adjoining and non-adjoining plots of meadows, coppices and woodlands as well as the lake amount to almost 11 hectares.

Magnificent 16th century mill surrounded by two exceptional houses and outbuildings for a total living area of 679 m2. At the end of an alley, in the heart of green nature, charm and elegance open up to visitors. The mill, of typical regional construction, has been completely restored and is currently used as gites with 4 bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor with access to a terrace and 2 attic bedrooms with bathroom upstairs. The modern and authentic layout of this remarkable mill makes it a top-of-the-range accommodation. Overlooking a magnificent waterfall, a footbridge leads you to the main house of 530 m2 whose facade with its tower opens widely onto a vast pond. On the ground floor: - an entrance - a nicely decorated living room - a large living room of 45 m2 with double door opening onto a terrace - a dining room of 80 m2 in exposed stone with monumental fireplace and mezzanine revealing a remarkable height under the frame - a corridor serving an indoor barbecue area - a professional kitchen - toilets with hand basin - a room used for storage Upstairs: - 3 luxury bedrooms, air-conditioned with bathrooms, WC - beautiful storage cupboards - served by another staircase, a living room with toilets. In the extension of this house is a second charming home. From the entrance, you will be seduced by the large living room of 47 m2 with central granite fireplace, tiled floors, exposed stones and beams. A kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom complete the ground floor . And upstairs are 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a toilet and an office of 11 m2 In the basement: a wine cellar of 30 m2 In the pleasure park, another small mill houses a comfortable apartment of 40 m2 on 2 levels. Two outbuildings complete this set: - a barn of 175 m2 - an annex of 70 m2. All in perfect condition . 30 minutes from Limoges, at the gates of the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park, this property with pond, waterfall, stream, wooded park, woods, meadow, on 5.4 hectares could be suitable for an exceptional private home and/or a business activity. prestigious welcome.

Completely private, this Perigourdine gem sits within a mature forest of more than 5 ha, including a 1.5 ha stream-fed lake which flows into a beautiful waterfall. The property includes the owner's private house, the main guest house/restaurant premises and two further guest houses. A private drive provides access to a gathering area from which a manicured walkway leads past the lake and via a footbridge to the main house of 350m². The Mill, of typical regional construction, has been completely restored and is currently used as a guest-house with 3 luxury bedroom suites and separate staff quarters (a future owner may need to reapply for the necessary permissions and business registration). It also houses three bespoke restaurants catering for afternoon tea, casual dining and haute cuisine. Servicing these is a fully-equipped professional kitchen (Charvet multi-station cooking suite) and a separate climate controlled patisserie area with marble surfaces. The organisation of each workstation has been meticulously organised. A completely independent owners' residence sits closeby, with its magnificent stone fireplace a key central feature in the middle of its spacious open livingroom. A modern fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, utility room, cellar, garage and private lake frontage ensure privacy and tranquility. A second cottage, originally a flour mill, offers a total of six en suite bedrooms, a private garden terrace and easy access across the walkway to the main hotel. Total habitable area 230m². Finally a cute one bedroomed guest cottage sits tucked away in a peaceful corner of the property. The outbuildings include a large two-storeyed barn, and separate single level annexe - which could easily serve as a hammam or gym. The lake is stream-fed and its barrier has a valve which allows the exit flow to be regulated. There are plenty of fish which offers potential for pisciculture (subject to the necessary permissions). A truly beautiful property offering a really special experience for any future owner! Price including agency fees : 848 000 € Price excluding agency fees : 800 000 € Buyer commission included: 6 %

Built in the early 19th century, this mill was first used as a carding and spinning facility. It was later converted into a residence and renovated between 2008 and 2012. Milling activities on the site have been mentioned since 1640, and the presence of a mill is indicated on the Cassini map. The mill's wheel and mechanism have been preserved.HISTORICAL: When it was operational, hydraulic power was used to run a weaving loom, a spinning machine, a fulling mill, and several carding machines. These machines were spread over two levels. The mill employed 3 workers. The company produced fabrics used to make work clothes and sails for boats (info collected orally from some "old-timers"). Currently, the wheel and its mechanism are still present and operational.FEATURES: This property would be ideal as a primary residence for a family in the area or for teleworking, or as a secondary residence. It would also be suitable for carrying out an activity on-site, such as a liberal or artisanal profession. Water supply can be provided either by city water or by captured spring water with a reservoir. Heating is mixed, with pellet stoves, radiators, and electric water heaters. An internet fiber connection is installed. Wastewater treatment is individual. Energy performance: Very good DPE ranking in categories C and A.DESCRIPTORS AND SURFACE AREA: The total land area measures 14,245 m2 and includes an old canal, a small first-category river, a wetland area, a spring, a basin, meadows, and woods. The living area of the house is 337 m2. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a recent integrated kitchen opening onto the dining area, a living room, an office, a mezzanine, a cellar, a workshop, and offers many possibilities for additional developments. There is also a barn/garage of 85 m2 and a stable of 15 m2.TAXES - BUSINESS - TRANSPORT: This former mill is located in a quiet area, just 5 minutes from all amenities such as the train station, shops, the market, medical facilities, the middle school, and high school. The property tax amounts to €2253. There is an SNCF train station with 6 daily round trips to Paris in 2 hours and 40 minutes. The Crozant lake and Saint Pardoux are 30 minutes away. Limoges is a 40-minute drive. The Camino de Santiago passes at the foot of the house.***THE ADVANTAGES: Access to the river, potential, tranquility in nature. Possible land extension, water supply from city water or captured spring water with reservoir, mixed heating with pellet stoves, installed fiber internet connection, individual sanitation.For more videos of the estate, follow the YouTube link > https://youtu.be/mmsHaCvyxqQ?feature=shared and https://youtu.be/vwQKgfUAkHc?feature=shared *** Fees are the responsibility of the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.Contact Franck CARIAT Individual Entrepreneur with Limited Liability, OptimHome Commercial Agent (RSAC No. 832 621 080 Greffe de GUERET) 06 20 02 19 48 https://www.optimhome.com/conseillers/cariat (ref. 555273)