French property in Centre - Indre - Moulin with own Spring, two beautiful houses, lake, covered swimming pool, private driveway, and much more all set in a peaceful haven of 7 hectares.(36) Indre
| Price | €689,000 £551,855* | Ref | 23607JN36 |
| Town | Chatillon sur Indre | Dept | Indre |
| Floor | 600 M2 | Plot Size | 70000 M2 |
| Bath | 4 | Bed | 6 |
Jane Gardner Independent Agent, says :
Moulin with own Spring, two beautiful houses, lake, covered swimming pool, private driveway, and much more all set in a peaceful haven of 7 hectares.(36) Indre
This lovely property set in 7 hectares (17 acres) of woodland, lake and field is secluded but not isolated. Just 3 kms from the Indre town of Chatillon sur Indre (36).
It is a haven of peace and calm for the local wildlife, flora and fauna. The Moulin has its own spring which provides water to the property. The driveway is boardered on one side by the mill stream and the other by the wood. At the end of the drive you will find the lake, the old mill house and the former barn now a beautiful home.
The Moulin: on three levels
This house was the original Moulin. The workings of the mill are still in place though the millwheel has not turned for a few years. It is possible to reinstate it. The water flow is good.
On the ground floor of the Moulin, there is a large living area with fireplace, down two steps to the mill equipment. Through a door in to small hallway which gives access to the fitted kitchen, dining room and office.
On the first floor:
At the top of the stairs to the right, bathroom and separate WC.
In front of you a large double bedroom 1 (31m2) with views across the lake and small balcony.
Through the small hallway, to the two double bedrooms 2&3 (20m2&17m2) one with a shower room.
The fourth room (30m2)currently used as a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and velux windows, could become a other bedroom.
On the second floor:
Shower room; with large shower, WC and whb.
Another bedroom (30m2)
The Second house; originally a large barn.
From the small terrace at the front enter into the large fitted kitchen (33m2). Through to the large living/dining room (58m2). This is a spectacular space. There are the original beams, lovely tiled floor and an exquisitely carved fireplace. I am told this was made in Paris and is rare. Off the side of this room is a veranda (24m2) overlooking the lake.
The main staircase is in the corner and leads up to the mezzanine floor above.
Go through the door by the fireplace and into what was originally a small house. Now convereted into a library and through to a workroom and the boiler room.
There is a second staircase here leading up to the mezzanine floor where you will find, a shower room, small bedroom and through onto the mezzanine (34m2)and the top of the main staircase.
Along the mezzanine to the master bedroom (30m2) and a large bathroom.
Attached to the second house is the boiler room. (30m2)
Between this house and the Moulin is a paved area leading to the rear of the property.
Here there is an arbi used in the summer for shade and also as a storage area.
The small building houses the spring where there is a pump attached which draws up the water for use in the garden.
Beyond there is a line of opensided wooden shelter where all the wood is stored. This leads down to the field at the end of the property.
To the side of the Moulin is the original mill wheel and the mill race.
The wheel has not turned for a few years. ‘It was too noisy and kept my father awake’ was the quote.
It would be possible to reinstate it. The flow of water in the race is good.
Cross the bridge over the race and follow the path to the 10x6 covered pool.
On the far side of the pool is a BBQ area with open fire place, and the pool room.
The view back across the lake to the houses is stunning.
There are ducks and herons on the lake, carp in it, plus the local wildlife who call this haven of peace and quiet home.
Call me today to make an appointment to view this exceptional property.
Its must see if peace and quiet is what you are looking for. It has great potential.
DPE
| Logement économe | Logement |
≤ 50 |
|
51-90 |
|
91-150 |
|
151-230 |
173 kWh |
231-330 |
|
331-449 |
|
>450 |
|
| Logement énergivore |
| Faible émission de GES | Logement |
≤ 6 |
|
6-10 |
|
11-20 |
|
21-35 |
|
36-55 |
47 kg |
56-80 |
|
>81 |
|
| Forte émission de GES |
Location in France
The Indre is located in the south of the Centre-Val-de-Loire region and is named, like many French departments, after the river that flows through it. It has a historical link to the neighbouring department of Cher as together they form the old province of Berry. This is generally considered to be the most attractive part of the Loire Valley, and benefits from a milder, drier climate than the north of the region.
The Indre is a medieval department just waiting to be explored. It proudly boasts over 80 churches and 100 castles. The green hills and open fields that make up the surrounding countryside are great places to relax and spend time. The area is unspoiled by tourism or industry, and to date has been largely untouched by expatriate buyers looking to invest in a holiday home or more permanent property.
To the north of the department, the castles of Valencay, Bulges and Argy, which host a music festival every September. Issoudun is a major wine producing area, and to the south of the department have some lovely landscapes that in the past inspired Monet. In the north-west, there is the beautiful nature reserve of Brenne, nicknamed 'the country of a thousand lakes'. This is a great place to go hunting or fishing. The centre of the Indre around Châteauroux is where you will find the cultural heart of the department. It is here that many festivities take place over the summer months. Châteauroux is the capital of the Indre with a population of just over 50,000.
Unfortunately, the department does not yet have its own international airport. The nearest airports are Tours, Poitiers or Limoges, all of which have regular domestic and international flights. UK holiday-home owners can simply take the Channel Tunnel and then hop onto one of France's fast and comfortable TGV trains, which will take you to Tours by way of Paris. Travelling by car is still always an option as the department is only a few hours drive from Paris, and the road network is superb.
Despite the popularity of the area with retirees and second home owners, there are still some very cheap properties here. There is the possibility of renting out your property, although the market here is not as established as in the major tourist destinations.
* The currency conversion is for convenience of reference only
Information
Type
- Watermill
- Belle Demeure
- House
- Lake
Location
- Lakeside
Features
- Close to golf course
- Well
- ADSL
- Outbuildings
- Private parking
- Garage
- Lake
- Stream
- Pool
Conditions
- Restored
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