Mill property in 6 ha with pool and trout stream. Montagne Noire. Tarn

A genuinely beautiful property: former water mill renovated to a high standard whilst retaining its cosy charm. The exposed intricate carpentry of the roof reveals the age of the building, and a viewing window grants a peek back in time to the mill workings below. In the Montagne Noire in south-western France, this location benefits from fresh mountain air in the hot summer months.
Horse-lovers, offer your equine friends quality accommodation in the three loose-boxes - a rare find. And for the humans, 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Chambre d'hôte?
The separate garage and workshop building has potential for further uses.
The house enjoys fresh, clean spring water, firewood to harvest and genuine high-speed internet.

Arrive through the gates and approach along the drive to find a classic converted water mill.
Through the kitchen to a cosy yet generous living space where a second woodburner sits in the fireplace. The two stoves comfortably heat the entire house, and a generous stock of wood is provided. The reversible air-conditioning unit in the living room provides instant heat or cooling. Its energy rating is good for a building of this age and construction, with double glazing and insulation.
Beyond, two double bedrooms with shared shower room.
From the kitchen, stairs up to a generously-sized master suite with shower room and walk-in wardrobe.
Below the ground-floor bedrooms, we find a large space currently used as a family party room with enclosed wine cellar, but with many possible uses.
Through further to a second living space.

Outside, we find a large gravelled drive and parking area.
Across the bridge, on the right, is a large garage and workshop building on two floors. Upstairs is a space with great potential as a studio, or other use.
Access up to the meadow and woodland beyond. The wide-spreading shade tree is very inviting for picnics or lazy afternoons reading.
Along the stream, which is healthily full of trout and other species, the land extends further as meadowland and forest.

On the opposite bank of the stream from the house, the hillside rises to the stables. Three loose boxes for the horses and a storage space attached. The area is well fenced and ideal for horses. Access to a network of trails directly from the front gate, starting with the GR7, a long-distance path covering much of France, Andorra and Spain. It has its roots in ancient trade lines and is ideal for hacking or hiking. It is rare to find proper stabling in this area of southern France.
The village offers a small and popular grocery shop at 1.5 km distance, a pleasant 25-minute stroll or short bike-ride. A number of artists and artisans live in and around the village, and local food production is all about quality.