Detached, 3/4 bedroomed restored property and Water Mill plus adjoining buildings. River Views from house and gardens.

On the banks of the Arz river attached Water Mill with working water driven turbine • Attractive Mill Pond + 2,000m2 gardens
This detached stone house and extensive attached Water Mill is idyllically set in a highly desirable location in the beautiful valley of the river Arz 3.5km from Rochefort en Terre. A good selection of shops, restaurants/cafes can be reached within 5 kms. Local amenities include, horse riding, golf, swimming, tennis, fresh water lake and fishing on the river Arz. The superb sandy beaches are 30km away. The enchanting medieval city of Vannes and the Golfe Du Morbihan are approximately a 25 minute drive. The ferry port of St Malo is approximately an hour and 45 minutes drive

Sterling Equivalent: GBP £348,264

The main house is very well appointed and in immaculate condition. The accommodation boasts many superb original character features. Attached to the house is a beautiful Water Mill and buildings that offers extensive scope for someone wishing to take on a large project which could convert into stunning residences. The mill is in good structural condition and the turbine is in excellent working order.

The accommodation comprises: (measurements approximate)
MAIN HABITABLE PROPERTY:
Ground floor
Character sitting room: 40m2. Large attractive fireplace with wood burning stove that
efficiently heats the property. Partial exposed stone walls. Exposed chestnut beams.
Quality wood floor. Cupboard housing electric meter. A very inviting and a comfortable reception room.• Good sized farmhouse Kitchen: 25m2. Tiled floor. Door giving access to rear garden. Two electric ovens and gas hob. Excellent range of cupboards above and below with ample work top surfaces. . Exposed beams. Electric towel heater and fan.
Under stairs alcove Separate Dining room: 25m2. Stunning view of the Arz River can be enjoyed from this property. Exposed stone and beams. Tiled floor with an area attractively inset with wood. Double glazed French windows leading onto the raised terrace with view of the Arz River and steps to large riverside lawn and stream.

Laundry room:. Hot water tank. Plumbing for washing machine. Sink. Useful storage area.
Separate toilet with wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Pitch pine staircase leads from the sitting room to: Spacious first floor landing: Original chestnut floor. Large window.
Bedroom 1/en-Suite Bathroom/toilet: 14m2. Original chestnut floor. Electric radiator. Exposed beams. Walk in dressing room leading into en-suite Bathroom: comprising white panelled bath, wash hand basin and toilet. Electric towel rail and fan.• Bedroom 2/en-suite Bathroom/toilet: 15m2. Original chestnut floor. Exposed beams. Door into en-suite bathroom and toilet. Built-in cupboards and shelving. Electric towel rail and fan. Linen cupboard: A very useful walk- in cupboard with floor to ceiling shelving

.Attractive wooden staircase gives access to:
Second floor landing Spacious landing with original chestnut floor in excellent condition.
Bedroom 3: 25m2. Exposed stone and beams. Two Velux windows giving pretty rural views.
Separate Bathroom and toilet with electric towel rail and fan.• Office/Bedroom 4: 12m2. Additional storage area and second hot water tank. Exposed stone.
Loft trap: storage area only

Services: Mains water and electricity • 5000 litre septic tank in use since 1998.
Telephone connected• Taxe Fonciere 2007 806 Euro per year • Taxe D’habitation 2006 450 Euro • Water July 2007/2008 371 Euros • Electricity: June 2007/June 2008 1250 Euro (estimated) June 2006/June 2007 1209 Euro • 2 Satellite dishes (UK and French)
Heating: Wood burning stove and electric radiators
Large garden: 2,000m2 approximately which borders onto the Arz River.
Access into the front of the property with ample parking. Mill pond.
The River Arz defines the perimeter of the land.• Garage

THE MILL • WORKING WATER TURBINE
ORIGINAL MILL STONES AND OTHER MILL EQUIPMENT
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a stunning Water Mill with pond that stands in a most desirable setting on the banks of the River Arz, a ‘class 1’ river, with land extending to 2,000m2.
Nestling in a quiet rural setting within a 5 minute drive of the renowned and beautiful village of Rochefort en Terre. The property is surrounded by wooded countryside and is a short drive to a good range of village shops at Malansac. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a very unique and beautiful Water Mill set on the River Arz. There is tremendous scope for restoration work.

There is a working turbine in good condition. This has a design capacity of 17kwh with a useable output of 14kwh.This was renovated in 1959 and was actually working up until 1979. The property dates back to pre Napoleonic times – approximately the late century. The mill pond is located to the front of the mill and the land extends to over 2,000m2.

This extensive Mill is attached to the habitable house. The Mill and other buildings could be converted into habitable accommodation or incorporated into the buildings adjacent to provide a large family home. This would be subject to the necessary planning consent obtained.

ATTACHED STONE BUILDING comprising:-
(This area could be easily converted into a 3-bedroomed/2-bathroom dwelling, planning permission for which was obtained in 1957 but will now need re-submission).
First area: 30m2 on two levels. Concrete floor. Exposed beams. Leading into a small room 5m2. (This area does in fact adjoin the dining room in the house and could easily be knocked through to unite and extend). Electricity connected. Adjoining area: 18m2. Concrete floor. Water and electricity are connected. (At present used as a garage).
Above: clear space 54m2 with original wooden floor in reasonable condition that could be, restored to its original state • Stunning views of the fast moving River Arz.

THE WATER MILL COMPRISES: (Measurements approximate)
Turbine room: 20m2. Mill: 55m2. Concrete floor. Loading platform over open well with wide concrete steps down. The Mill dates back to approximately pre Napoleonic times (late 18th century). It is estimated it can provide on average £4,000 worth of electricity per annum. From this area wooden stairs lead up to:
First floor: 78m2. (above mill). Original wood floor. Views of River Arz.
Second floor: 78m2 (which has a resident owl). The roof is in reasonable condition ( replaced in 1959) and dry but if renovation work was carried out it would obviously be worth replacing. All the timbers are good. Silo.
Third floor: (mezzanine) 30m2. Timber construction and reached by stairway (temporarily removed) • The last renovation work carried out on the mill was in 1959 and the Mill was last working in1979.
Potential electricity generated: working water turbine with design capacity of 17kwh with output of 14kkwh. Discussions with EDF indicate that power could be sold to them, generating an income of £3,000/6,000 per annum.

8th August 2008