Description:

Set in a quiet private location with over 2 hectares of land surrounding this charming 15th and 17th century water mill offers comfortable accommodation and scope to expand. A short distance from the centre of a historic village with the local market town just around the corner the mill is hidden at the end of a no-through lane with an attractive winding drive leading you to the open courtyard with the mill and river on the left and large outbuilding on the right. With mains drainage as well as underfloor heating (via a heat exchanger) this period home benefits from certain modern conveniences. The mill house on the ground floor is divided into two parts: the 15c part converted into a large studio room and a larger room overlooking the river with fireplace as yet not renovated, the second, 17c, part offers a large lounge with stone fireplace and mill workings with views over the reach and river and direct access to the south facing terrace overlooking the river and open plan kitchen with dining area and stairs leading to the 1st floor. The 1st floor has 5 good sized bedrooms all with river views, a family bathroom and wc. and stairs leading to the 2nd floor, here you'll discover a large (roughly 70m2) triple aspect master bedroom with private shower room with wc and bullseye windows to the south side. The outbuilding is large (roughly 70m2 on each of the two floors) providing a large storage/workshop room and garage on the ground floor with a playroom on the 2nd. There's even scope to add another floor in the high pitched roof space. The mill is bordered by a category 2 river with Carpe, Pike and Eels and owns both banks. The reach is bridged leading to a large pond, wooded area and grassland. There's 2 hectares on one side of the reach and 5000m2 on the Mill side. Located near the popular market town of Bauge with excellent access to Angers and the Loire Valley as well as up to Le Mans. An idyllic location and beautiful period mill in this popular area of the France. For those lovers of wildlife you're spoilt here with nesting King Fishers, Ducks, Moor Hens, Deer, fish. etc. etc. this charming home offers a peaceful recluse in which to unwind and relax. (reference: NLEN001870)