luxury mills for sale Yvelines, France

A renovated miller’s home and his 13th century mill awaiting restoration in the midst of the Upper Chevreuse Valley. Nestling in a verdant setting, this property borders a protected natural area near to the banks of the river Yvette. A set of wrought iron gates gives a glimpse from the street of a first, abundantly wooded garden and a vast paved courtyard, leading to the main house, “the miller’s home”, restored several years ago. Adjoining the latter is the old mill, dating from the 13th century. Following the French Revolution, this ordinary flour mill belonging to the Vaugien seigneury was used for grain, then hemp and tanbark before, finally, being rebuilt by the Cordeliers-de-Chevreuse monks using stone from the Ile-de-France chateaux. A second, west-facing garden behind the buildings, composed of flower beds and a lawn, can be directly reached from the living room. A second entrance on the north side makes it possible to park cars at a distance from the main entrance. An outbuilding, bordering the south side of the paved courtyard and delimiting the property, belongs to the neighbours.

Forty-five minutes from Paris Montparnasse and four kilometers from Thoiry, this former 15th-century mill is an exceptional dream property. Three fully renovated buildings, nearly 575sqm of useful space, two and a half hectares of parkland crossed by a stream feeding a pond, a swimming pool, horse stables, and absolute tranquility less than an hour from the capital, with no compromise on comfort or charm. This estate is for those who refuse to choose between quality countryside living and proximity to Paris. It is suitable both for a large family in a main residence and for a high-end secondary residence project, guest rooms, seminars, or equestrian activities. The renovation of the mill has preserved the authenticity of the stone and exposed beams while providing true contemporary comfort. On the ground floor, a bright dining kitchen of over 35 sqm precedes a double living room of nearly 68 sqm, with a beautiful stone fireplace and views of the original water mill mechanism. Upstairs, four bedrooms, a bathroom, and two shower rooms offer all the necessary comforts for a large family. In the basement, a billiard room, wine cellar, laundry room, and boiler room complete the ensemble. Facing the mill, the fully converted old sheepfold constitutes a complete and independent house on its own. The ground floor offers an open equipped kitchen, a living room with pellet stove, a master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom. Upstairs, accessible from an open mezzanine overlooking the living room, are two bedrooms, a playroom that could serve as an additional bedroom, a home office area, and a shower room with sauna. With totally independent access, two additional bedrooms each have their own private shower room. Independent and flooded with light thanks to its characteristic glass roof, the artist’s studio is invariably a visitor favorite. A large bedroom with shower on the ground floor, a mezzanine bedroom, and a bright space that is equally suitable for creative work, telecommuting, hosting guests, or rental use. The park is the estate’s other great asset. Two and a half hectares of contiguous land, crossed by a stream that continuously feeds a pond regulated by its sluice gates and spillways. The 10 x 5 meter swimming pool benefits fully from the sunshine, while the two horse stables with a shed for van demonstrate an equestrian vocation that surrounding meadows and paths make entirely natural. The vegetable garden with its greenhouse, fruit trees, meadow, and woodland at the back of the property complete a set of rare generosity, out of time and with no visible neighbors. The layout of the buildings, with their multiple independent accesses, naturally lends itself to charming guest rooms and gîtes, seminars and wellness retreats, or an equestrian activity. Less than an hour from Paris, in a highly sought-after Yvelines sector, the potential for appreciation is real.