AN OLD MILL, RSTORED WITH GREAT CARE ON THE EDGE OF A VILLAGE, approximately 20 minutes from Avignon. Set within an estate of 4.5 hectares / 11 acres with a canal.
THE PROPERTY: The Mill is approached by a long drive lined with Plane trees. At the front there is a grand terrace and at the rear there is an inner courtyard overlooking the canal.
At the entrance to the Mill there is a library of @25 sq. metres with terracotta tiled floor, painted beamed ceiling and walls lined with bookcases. There is a small corner office at the rear with a staircase to the first floor.
THE PROPERTY: The Mill is approached by a long drive lined with Plane trees. At the front there is a grand terrace and at the rear there is an inner courtyard overlooking the canal.
At the entrance to the Mill there is a library of @25 sq. metres with terracotta tiled floor, painted beamed ceiling and walls lined with bookcases. There is a small corner office at the rear with a staircase to the first floor.
TO THE LEFT OF THE ENTRANCE: There is an open area with parquet floor and French windows onto a terrace. From here you access the beautiful dining room of @40 sq. metres with matching parquet floor, wood paneling and attractive grey & red marble fireplace. French windows lead onto the terrace,
From the dining room there is access to a large family kitchen of @35 sq. metres with raftered ceiling of painted beams, a double stone sink, a piano 'La Cornue' installed in the old fireplace. Fitted oven, microwave and American refrigerator.
Utility room with a large stainless steel sink, many cupboards, larder / pantry and a large storage space. From the kitchen there is another staircase to the first floor.
The kitchen staircase leads to a landing with terracotta tiled floor and stairs descending to the inner courtyard. Independent WC and 'Maid's Room' with terracotta floor, raftered ceiling, many cupboards, en suite bathroom with shower. Guest Room with parquet floor, many cupboards, matching wallpaper and curtains. Small shower room with light blue mosaic tiles, wash basin and WC.
From the dining room there is access to a large family kitchen of @35 sq. metres with raftered ceiling of painted beams, a double stone sink, a piano 'La Cornue' installed in the old fireplace. Fitted oven, microwave and American refrigerator.
Utility room with a large stainless steel sink, many cupboards, larder / pantry and a large storage space. From the kitchen there is another staircase to the first floor.
The kitchen staircase leads to a landing with terracotta tiled floor and stairs descending to the inner courtyard. Independent WC and 'Maid's Room' with terracotta floor, raftered ceiling, many cupboards, en suite bathroom with shower. Guest Room with parquet floor, many cupboards, matching wallpaper and curtains. Small shower room with light blue mosaic tiles, wash basin and WC.
TO THE RIGHT OF THE ENTRANCE: There is a large drawing room of @45 sq. metres with terracotta floor, stone fireplace and French windows onto the terrace. Study: a long room with old terracotta tiled floor inlaid with different enamelled colours. French windows lead onto the terrace.
Entrance Hall with terracotta floor, leading to a large Bedroom with beautiful terracotta tiled floor, en suite bathroom, salerne tiles, two wash basins, fitted shower, many cupboards. Separate WC.
From this entrance there is a corridor leading to the Boiler Room (De Dietrich) and water-heater. The main house has a south facing terrace along its whole length, with a notable colonnaded pergola for summer dining and relaxing.
FIRST FLOOR: Landing with parquet flooring leading to a series of rooms, as follows:
Bedroom 1: Herringbone parquet flooring. Separate shower room: fitted shower, wash basin, WC, enamelled tiles.
Bedroom 2: with alcove. Herringbone parquet floor. Bathroom with floor, walls and bath set in marble, double wash basin fitted in a marble cabinet; WC. From the bathroom there is a beautiful terrace overlooking the estate.
Bedroom 3: Attractive herringbone parquet floor. Separate Bathroom in matt beige marble. At the end of the corridor, and potentially separate because it can be accessed by the staircase from the kitchen, there is 'The Master Apartment' which comprises a large bedroom with parquet floor. Bathroom with parquet floor, multi-coloured tiles, old fashioned bathtub on feet, fitted shower and WC.
There is also an INDEPENDANT RESIDENCE: Entered by a long, lightly vaulted corridor with terracotta floor and comprising the following:
Fully equipped kitchen with terracotta floor, featuring four gas plates, two porcelain sinks, American refrigerator, dishwasher and small storage space for dishes.
Sitting room with terracotta floor, attractive fireplace and recessed shelving with fitted cupboards. Wine cellar.
In the area where the mill wheel originated, some of the original features have been retained, including a provençal ceiling.
Bedroom 1: with terracotta floor, en suite bathroom with blue & white enamelled tiles, fitted shower, two wash basins and WC.
Bedroom 2: with terracotta floor, alcove, two cupboards with antique doors on either side. Separate shower room in with blue tiles, fitted shower, basin and WC.
Bedroom 3: with ensuite bathroom: alcove, doors on either side, wood paneling, marble tiled shower room with basin and WC. There is also another, separate WC.
Fully equipped kitchen with terracotta floor, featuring four gas plates, two porcelain sinks, American refrigerator, dishwasher and small storage space for dishes.
Sitting room with terracotta floor, attractive fireplace and recessed shelving with fitted cupboards. Wine cellar.
In the area where the mill wheel originated, some of the original features have been retained, including a provençal ceiling.
Bedroom 1: with terracotta floor, en suite bathroom with blue & white enamelled tiles, fitted shower, two wash basins and WC.
Bedroom 2: with terracotta floor, alcove, two cupboards with antique doors on either side. Separate shower room in with blue tiles, fitted shower, basin and WC.
Bedroom 3: with ensuite bathroom: alcove, doors on either side, wood paneling, marble tiled shower room with basin and WC. There is also another, separate WC.
OUTBUILDINGS: Lawnmower shed. Workshop and a secure space surrounded by hedges for the storage of gardening materials and other items.
Next to the swimming pool there is a large terrace with a small washroom featuring a stone floor, sink, wahing machine and tumble dryer and fridge. Changing room. Pool filtration area.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS: The estate is traversed by a long canal which is bordered on one side by a multitude of fruit trees. The well established and mature gardens include a very fine vegetable garden and flower garden. At the end of the canal there is a summer house (which could also be used as a stable).
In all 4.5 hectares / @11 acres, including the gardens, field, woodland and canal.
The property is in a perfect state and includes:
Oil fired central heating.
Ample telephone and TV connections.
Alarm system.
Automatic gates with camera.
Next to the swimming pool there is a large terrace with a small washroom featuring a stone floor, sink, wahing machine and tumble dryer and fridge. Changing room. Pool filtration area.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS: The estate is traversed by a long canal which is bordered on one side by a multitude of fruit trees. The well established and mature gardens include a very fine vegetable garden and flower garden. At the end of the canal there is a summer house (which could also be used as a stable).
In all 4.5 hectares / @11 acres, including the gardens, field, woodland and canal.
The property is in a perfect state and includes:
Oil fired central heating.
Ample telephone and TV connections.
Alarm system.
Automatic gates with camera.
Guide price: 2,700,000 Euros
For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
william.montgomery@sothebys.com
Also in association with:
Campagnes du Soleil,
10 Bd du Pecher,
26200 MONTELIMAR,
FRANCE.
Tel. : +33 (0) 4 75 01 66 33
Françoise Dessoy : dcs@campagnesdusoleil.com
For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
william.montgomery@sothebys.com
Also in association with:
Campagnes du Soleil,
10 Bd du Pecher,
26200 MONTELIMAR,
FRANCE.
Tel. : +33 (0) 4 75 01 66 33
Françoise Dessoy : dcs@campagnesdusoleil.com
