luxury mills for sale Sarthe, France

A former mill with water rights on almost one hectare of land, 1.5 hours from Paris, near Sablé. From the village, a road, followed by a lane, descend towards the mill, perched on the banks of its millrun and a river, beyond which meadows, surrounded by trees, extend in all directions. As for the property, it is accessible via a white wooden gate, which opens on to a cobblestone courtyard with the dwelling on one side and, on the other, a garden and swimming pool, while a walkway over the millrun provides access to the sluice gates. Completely renovated and made up of two buildings, the mill’s three-storey square-shaped main wing features pointed stone exteriors cadenced by windows and doors, some of which are arched with brick surrounds, as well as a gable roof punctuated by two gable dormer windows. In addition, an open loggia, facing west, looks out over the courtyard and river, whereas a smaller, two-storey rectangular wing, also with pointed stone exteriors, is crowned with a gable roof and two dormers as well.

A restored 19th-century mill, with more than eight hectares of meadows and two ponds, not far from La Ferté-Bernard, in the Perche region. From the valley, a small lane winds its way to the property, set back from the road and accessible via an entry gate with a code lock, while the latter opens on to a lane lined with plane trees that leads to an initial enclosure marked by brick pillars, which in turn gives on to a landscaped walled garden in front of the mill. Featuring a parking space concealed by hedges, hidden behind the vegetation, a newly built bridge traverses the private arm of the river and leads to a large grassy island planted with poplars, whereas, in the back, meadows dotted with trees and crisscrossed by several streams, lead to a second bridge, followed by two ponds. Recently renovated, the dwelling boasts plaster-coated exteriors highlighted with a tuffeau stone cornice, quoins and window/door surrounds, while its three storeys, topped with a converted attic level, are cadenced by six vertical rows of windows. As for the tall slate roof, it is punctuated by skylights, whereas, abutting the main dwelling and facing west, a two-storey perpendicular wing has been turned into a guesthouse or holiday accommodations. With spacious living areas on the ground floor, twelve bedrooms and nearly as many shower rooms with lavatories spread throughout the various levels, the dwelling also includes a new home cinema as well as an attic room, of more than 100 m², equipped with hi-fi and video installations.

Located in the Perche region (1 hour 30 minutes from Paris, 14 km from La Ferté-Bernard and 10 minutes from the nearest motorway exit) this exceptional property comprises two L-shaped buildings: a former mill and a guest house. They sit on 8 hectares of private grounds crossed by a river and featuring two ponds, woods and several green spaces. Presenting a living area of ??approximately 800 sq.m (excluding outbuildings), the property presents 12 bedrooms (most with ensuite bathrooms), two kitchens, two dining rooms, two living rooms, a new home cinema and a large attic room of approximately 120 sq.m. Additional facilities include outbuildings and parking area. The mill has recently undergone extensive renovations and now offers a particularly high-end finish.