A former mill and its outbuildings in the middle of woods

The property is accessed via a private driveway that runs through woods to a gravelled courtyard used as a car park. After going round the outbuildings we come to the main courtyard, where the old mill and outbuildings form a harmonious L-shaped group. The history of the flour mill is attested to by notarial deeds dating back to the 16th century. It has full French ownership rights and a drop height of around 1.50 metres. The paddle wheel was dismantled in the 1950s when the building was converted into a family residence. Built on two levels, the mill has a gabled tiled roof. Its facades are rendered and enhanced with corner quoins and brick bay surrounds. The roofs of the outbuildings, also with tiled gables, are pierced with hanging dormers and dormer windows. Covered in Virginia creeper and adorned with climbing roses, the facades have several varying sized windows, fitted with patio doors and large French-style windows protected by shutters.
The millWith a total surface area of around 250 m², the building faces three directions - east, west and south.
The ground floor
From the courtyard, the entrance opens onto the utility room. To the left, it opens onto the kitchen, which is light and airy and features a fireplace with a wooden mantle. To the right there is the dining room with its beamed ceiling and stove in an old brick and wood fireplace. It is followed on by a large living room, which is the former grinding room. Bathed in light, it is heated by an imposing third