Renovated former watermill in 1.4 ha with private pond and river. Orne

Normandy, Orne (61)

€479,000 ID: 166922

Outstanding property: this former stone watermill from the 19th century near the village of Boucé has been lovingly restored in 2010. With 3 bedrooms (including two en-suite with bathrooms) + 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on garden level which could make the ideal location for a successful B&B.

The mill is surrounded by peaceful and beautiful coutryside views set in 3.5 acres of land with mature trees, a small river, a pound, meadows, a garden shed and a greenhouse.

A rare and outstanding property presented in ready to move into condition and situated in glorious Normandy countryside, 2h30 drive from Paris and only 1h drive away from Caen airport, Ouistreham and the channel ferries. The popular market town of Argentan with all amenities is less than 18 minutes drive.

Approached via the main gates and a gravel path bordered by a small river through the park, this former stone watermill can't fail to impress.

Overlooking the idyllic countryside, the mill offer lovely views over the pound bordered with centenary trees and its wooden pontoon.

On the lower ground, the 30-m² living room/dining room is accessed through the conservatory which harmoniously fills in the facade. This large living space opens on a stunning kitchen (equiped) of 22 m² with cathedral ceiling .

A small corridor leads to a first bedroom of 11 m², WC and a first ensuite bedroom of 16 m² with a bathroom (incl. shower, sink and WC).

The wooden staircase in the kitchen leads to a large mezzanine of 20 m². Overlooking the kitchen, this additional living space can also be used as an office or extra bedroom and leads to a second ensuite with a 16 m² bedroom and bathroom (with shower, sink and WC).

The garden level appartment is accessed from the same staircase in the kitchen.
With two rooms of 17 m² and 18 m² as well as a shower room (with shower, sink and WC), the appartment has a direct access in the garden through patio doors.
It would make be the perfect accommodation for friends or B&B guests. Also on this level, the laundry/boiler room separates with a soundproof door.

The cellar is also accessed from the oustide.

The surrounding land includes a garden shed for the storage of maintenance equipment, a greenhouse. The walk around the pound leads to a large meadow on the opposite side of the property where the ruins of an older watermill looks like a mirror of the past.

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  • Details

    Property Type
    Mill - Water/Wind
    Status
    Good
    Category detail
    B&B-Gites-Camping
    Total living m2
    170 m²
    Plot size m2
    14,640 m²
    Grounds HA or legal
    Grounds 1-5 HA
    Scenery
    River
  • Room information

    Bedrooms
    4
    All bathrooms
    3
    Garage
    Detached
  • Special features

    • Double glazing
    • Barn
    • Broadband internet
    • Guesthouse