Pays de la Loire, Sarthe, La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, France

Unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully converted historical mill with separate cottage and outbuildings, set in 1.5 acres of glorious land alongside the river near La Chartre sur le Loir.

This 19th C. property is hidden in the heart of an attractive riverside village, a short drive from one of the Loire Valley's most popular destinations. Local amenities are a short walk away whilst retaining a private, peaceful and secluded location.

The Water mill which, until the mid 1900s, provided the flour for the local village and further afield. In its day, it was a central and vital part of rural life in this popular part of the Loire Valley. Consisting of three principal buildings with 200m of river banking, this property is designed today to offer separate accommodation for family and guests with large reception areas ideal for entertaining, offering stunning views over the river and fields.

The main building, the former mill house, dates back to the 19th century and was still used as a working mill up until the mid 1900s, it covers approximately 660m2 over 4 floors. Today the transformation that has been carried out combines the volumes afforded by this type of construction along with requirements for modern living and the result is excellent.

-Ground floor: An open space, used today as a games room, with some of the former mill mechanics incorporated as "features" and reminders of this buildings history. A double aspect room with central supporting columns, enclosed storage/wine cellar and access to the mill wheel room. The wheel measures 6m wide x 4m diameter of metal structure (requires the wooden paddles, etc. to turn again).

-First floor: Another large open plan double aspect room this time used as an artist studio. There is also a large double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Access via a walkway/bridge over the swimming pool links this floor to the former "silo/storage" building's first floor.

-Second floor: This has been converted into the first level of the "living" part of this building. Triple aspect with views over the river and beyond, the open-plan kitchen/dining/living room area is well thought out, light and airy and provides an excellent environment to relax and enjoy that family time. Completing this floor are two double bedrooms both with private en-suite shower rooms.

An open stairway leads to the suspended mezzanine above. -Third floor: The mezzanine provides a "soft seating" area above the kitchen/diner with fantastic views over the river and valley. An open walkway leads us to two further double bedrooms with en-suite facilities, a storage room and roof/attic access.

The Miller's house : approximately 220m2 over two floors was modernised at the same time as the mill by the current owners. This four bedroom home has South facing views over the courtyard area, the river and fields beyond.

The ground floor comprises of an open plan kitchen/dining area with access to the rear conservatory, storage and wc. The living room of 22m2 separates the day space from the 30m2 bedroom with its en-suite bathroom, independent entrance and fireplace.

The first floor has three double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an office area.

The Silo/Storage building offers approximately 376m2 of space over 2 floors. The ground floor is accessed from the pool terrace and is currently used for storage but lends itself to a vast number of possibilities.

The second floor is accessed via the bridge/walkway over the pool from the first floor of the mill building. This floor has been converted to incorporate a cinema room and seven individual storage rooms (family belongings), but could easily be reconfigured into a different format as the internal walls are not load-bearing.

There is 6,000m2 of private, gated land with mature trees, lawn area with parking, 200m roughly of riverbank including direct access for a row boat/canoe/etc. to the river.

An outside dining area with hard standing is situated next to the former lavoir with outstanding views over the river. Between the mill and silo building is a charming terraced area that incorporates a swimming pool, 17m x 3m x 1.5m deep, heated and designed and used as an exercise swimming lane.

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