Limousin, Corrèze, Nonards, France

Set in over a hectare of easy-to-maintain parkland, with a pond and frontage on the River Menoire, this superb property was originally a walnut and corn mill.  Dating from the 14th century, this magnificent water mill, restored and maintained to a very high standard by the current owner, could be run as a business but also makes a superb and unique family home.

The grounds are extensive, the mill pond is well stocked with fish and there are fishing rights on the Menoire River, with its small waterfalls, which attracts a variety of wildlife.  An added benefit is the 6-metre above-ground swimming pool.  

All in all, a beautiful, flexible property, in a secluded paradise but close to the amenities and attractions of the Dordogne valley, just minutes from Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne and the borders of Lot, Corrèze and Dordogne, considered 3 of the most beautiful departments in France.  Brive airport is just 45 minutes away, and other local airports include Limoges and Bergerac.  There are also two golf courses in the area.

Approaching the property through a private gate and crossing the small river on a pretty bridge, you immediately feel the beauty of the property and its grounds.  The property is approached by a gravel driveway with an open car port next to the garage/laundry room, both attached to the main house.

Entering the first floor of the house, you arrive through double-glazed doors into a well-designed kitchen.  With its breakfast bar, full range of integrated units and quality appliances, this is a very tasteful and functional kitchen.  It benefits from a large pantry with space for an upright fridge-freezer, a real bonus for the kitchen. There's also a useful downstairs shower room with toilet, ideal for showing off after using the pool.

Stepping out of the kitchen, you enter a lovely character dining room with a reinforced glass floor panel that gives a view of the mill race with its underground stonework.  The view from this room overlooks the gardens and the stunning Pigeonnier.

A generously proportioned hall forms the main entrance to the property. It features exposed beams and stonework, as well as a large number of built-in cupboards, including a hidden study area.  Double-glazed doors open onto a covered terrace with enclosed steps down to the mill.
The hallway leads to a beautiful large living room, originally part of the mill's first floor.  Retaining some of the mill's original ironwork, this room oozes natural character with exposed beams and stonework.  There's a large stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, double-glazed doors to the garden and behind the fireplace is a bread oven that can be opened from the outside to make a pizza oven or barbecue.

Leading up to the second floor via a beautiful wooden staircase in the living room, you'll find a spacious landing leading to a lovely bathroom and separate toilet.  A characterful double bedroom with original wooden floors, high ceilings, exposed beams and double-sided dormer windows.

There's a 3-bedroom gîte/apartment with a sitting area and a shower room with WC.  Access to this gîte is at the rear of the property via a beautiful covered and fenced terrace, suspended over the superb mill pond.  Another 2-bedroom gîte, also accessible from the rear of the property, with its own private terrace, is located to the left of the property (see plans).  These gîtes have been designed to allow the bedrooms to be easily converted back into the main living space if the new owners so wish.

Opposite the main house is a superb Pigeonnier, currently used as a gîte/apartment with one bedroom.  The first floor comprises a kitchen and shower room with toilet.  The staircase leads up to a luxurious double bedroom with the most stunning wooden roof.  A truly stunning dovecote with a covered outdoor terrace overlooking the mill race and gardens with its array of established fruit trees of many varieties.

The total living area of the main house is around 250m2 and is fully double-glazed and well insulated.  Drainage is connected to a septic tank and the whole property and gardens are constantly and well maintained.

A truly stunning and unique residence in the most wonderful location, which must be seen to be fully appreciated.