6 bed villa for sale

Craon, Mayenne, Pays De La Loire

This superb property is set just outside the local town of Craon in the Souithern Mayenne region and Loire Valley. It stands in 5ha of woodland, hillsides and meadows, with the river l'Uzure gently running by.

This is the property that has absolutely everything! A 500 year old restored mill with a world of opportunities such as a luxury chambre d'hotes, a self contained gite and a camping site.

The mill still contains the workings and the original water wheel. Within the mill house there is a luxurious salon with wood burning stove, tiled floors, attractive built in cupboards and French windows looking out onto pretty gardens. From the salon wooden stairs lead up to two beautifully individually decorated bedrooms both with en suite and one with a Juliet balcony. From the landing there is a further wooden staircase leading to a spacious attic and the possibility of two further bedrooms.

The main house festooned with wisteria has a fitted kitchen/diner. A large lounge with an open fire, a bedroom and bathroom with shower. An additional room adjacent to the lounge can be used as either a bedroom or an office area. To rear of house there is a large utility area /cave.

Housed with n the outbuildings are two stables and an shower, toilet and washing up area. The grassy meadow is an ideal campsite, surrounded by further paddocks.

The land the other side of the river is accessible by either the bridge or by rowing across the river. This land is currently used to house the chickens and ducks ideal also for vegetable garden and a back to nature area.

This property boast a great business potential and needs to be seen to appreciate its value. It is easily accessible from the ferry ports and local airports.

The chambre d'hotes
The two Chambre d'hotes rooms are located in the restored mill building with the character of the building lovingly retained.
+ On the ground floor there is a large lounge area (>40m2). On display are the original workings of the mill
° On the first floor there are two luxury bedrooms beautifully decorated both have an en-suite shower/WC.
° The second floor is currently used as the loft space. This space could easily be converted to provide for 2 additional bed and breakfast bedrooms.
The gite

Is located in an independent cottage with it's own private entrance and private garden overlooking the river. Decorated in a romantic French style this is a gloriously private gite comprising:
° Lounge with wood burner
° Bedroom 1
° Bedroom 2
° Shower/WC
° Kitchen

In the private garden there is a beautiful summer kitchen overlooking the river with a secret garden extending back along the river
Camping

The self-contained camping site is situated at the far end of the property in total privacy. Currently set up for six pitches it is equipped with it's own private toilet and shower block. The camping facilities could, perhaps be extended to other locations on the site.
Stables

The detached stable block is currently equipped with two horse boxes with the possibility of adding more if required. There are two large paddocks with one having a field shelter installed. The fields run directly onto the miles of tracks for riding out.
Owners accommodation

The private owners accommodation is all set on the ground floor comprising:
° Fitted kitchen with central island and dining area
° Dining Room/Lounge with wood burner
° Studio/bedroom overlooking the river
° Master bedroom
° Shower room/WC
° Utility room

There is the potential to create additional bedrooms and living space within the large loft area.

There are so many opportunities with this property! Currently having a good mix of chambres d'hotes, gite and camping offerings all could be extended to increase business revenues.

The property is entirely private with no visible neighbours accessible via a treelined private driveway running alongside the river. And yet the local supermarkets, shops and facilities of Craon are literally a couple of minutes away