Exclusive 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Saumur, Pays de la Loire
The property, built in the 1800s, consists of 2 separate houses beside each other and a guest cottage in the grounds.
The mill-house has a ground floor drawing room, conservatory kitchen and en-suite bedroom. Climb the original wooden staircase to the large guest suite with 2 double bedrooms, sitting area and large en-suite bathroom. One more climb of the flight of stairs leads to the second guest bedroom with a sitting area and large en-suite bathroom.
The second house has a ground floor ...
The property, built in the 1800s, consists of 2 separate houses beside each other and a guest cottage in the grounds.
The mill-house has a ground floor drawing room, conservatory kitchen and en-suite bedroom. Climb the original wooden staircase to the large guest suite with 2 double bedrooms, sitting area and large en-suite bathroom. One more climb of the flight of stairs leads to the second guest bedroom with a sitting area and large en-suite bathroom.
The second house has a ground floor kitchen and a large sitting area with handsome fireplace. A wooden staircase leads to an upstairs bedroom and en-suite bathroom under the eaves.
Across the garden from the mill-house is the separate guest cottage with a downstairs sitting room, bathroom and a double bedroom on the mezzanine level. This cottage has its own charming veranda and garden beside the stream.
There are several outbuildings that are renovated or could be renovated to further increase the sleeping capacity of the property.
The stream, which powered the mill itself, flows year-round and the water is crystal clear enough to swim in.
The mill is set in 4.25 hectares of flat land, edged by forest, hedge and stream. Ideal for equestrians with enough pasture for several horses, and for riding on the country lanes heading off in every direction, through the countryside and nearby forest.
This property has been run very successfully as a B&B and small event venue.
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Excellent Condition
Terrace: 20m2
Laundry Room
Unobstructed Views
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