Midi-Pyrénées, Lot, Gintrac, France

A33755JM46 - Mill house:

Lower level: This part of the mill house building is at the same level as the surrounding land, and has access to the terraces and parkland. What used to be the space with all the milling equipment has been cleverly converted into an entertainment area, with an original stone bar, wine barrels, piano, etc… A door leads from this room onto a small terrace next to the mill race. The original mill wheel has been removed but it’s clear where it once was.

First floor: A flight of stone steps leads up to a covered porch and the front door of the mill house. At this level, there is also a well-equipped utility room and a large storage cupboard. The front door opens into a vast open-plan living and dining area, with a monumental fireplace and windows on all sides, providing light and also delightful views towards the river and the parkland downstream. To one side, a couple of steps lead into a small but fully equipped kitchen.

Second floor: A wooden staircase leads up to a huge open-plan bedroom with charming study area and ensuite shower room. This room features a cathedral ceiling and a superb back wall decorated with a black-and-white image of the mill itself. A small spiral staircase leads up to a further mezzanine area, suitable for additional sleeping accommodation if required.

Barn:

Ground floor: Double glazed doors open into an entrance lobby with doors leading into two separate double bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom and WC. There is also a large garage/workroom at this level, which includes a laundry area for guest use.

First floor: A flight of stone steps leads up to the main living area of the converted barn, which features a huge open-plan living/dining room, with a fully equipped kitchen to one side. The cathedral ceiling gives this room an additional feeling of space. At the far end of this room, there are two further double bedrooms and a separate shower room with WC.

Outside: In every nook and cranny of this beautiful property, you will find hidden seating areas and terraces, all designed to capture the magic of this place! There is one very large terrace in front of the mill house itself, which has a stone-built summer kitchen to one side, equipped with all the necessary for barbecues on sunny summer evenings. A further terrace looks down the valley towards the river Dordogne, which is just a stone’s throw away! A wrought iron gate opens from the road in the village onto a driveway leading down to the houses. Cars can be parked at the lower level next to the terraces, or in the garage.

Heating : Combination of woodburner and modern electric radiators.
Insulation : Most of the windows are double glazed and the ceilings are well insulated.
Electricity: The electrical installation is recent and in good condition.
Roof: The mill house still has its original tiles which seem to be in good condition and have been maintained when necessary. The barn roof was replaced about 15 years ago.
Drainage: The property is linked to mains drainage.

Nearest towns with shops: Bretenoux (8 kms), Beaulieu sur Dordogne (16 kms), Martel (20kms), Brive la Gaillarde (41 kms)
Nearest airports: Brive Souillac (35 kms); Bergerac (134 kms); Toulouse (180 kms)

NB : All measurements and distances are approximate
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