Superb house and old mill + water rights to renovate. Manche. Normandy

Just 2 km from the bustling market town of La Haye-du-Puits, with its excellent range of shops, restaurants, cinema and popular weekly market, this charming property enjoys a peaceful countryside setting while remaining close to every convenience.

This rare estate comprises an elegant 188 m² house, a historic watermill with its original water rights, 2 enclosed garages, several useful outbuildings and approximately 2 ha (5 acres) of land.

The house is full of character, offering generous living space, abundant natural light and many original features. It provides 4 bedrooms and spacious reception rooms.

Outside, the property enjoys a tranquil setting with beautiful open views across the rolling Normandy countryside. Only 10 minutes to the coast!!

The true centrepiece is its historic watermill, arranged over three floors. A large part of its original machinery, gears and working mechanisms has been carefully preserved. The property also benefits from its original water rights, presenting the opportunity to generate your own hydroelectric power.

The various outbuildings provide excellent potential.

Ground Floor
Entrance hall – 5 m²
Dining room (21 m²) with fireplace and wood-burning insert
Sitting room – 24 m²
Kitchen – 10 m²
Utility room – 7 m²
Inner hallway with wash basin – 3 m²
Separate WC
Study – 8 m²
Conservatory – 20 m²
First Floor
Bedroom 1 – 19 m²
Bedroom 2 – 24 m²
Landing
Family bathroom – 9 m²
Two interconnecting bedrooms of 11 m² and 10 m²
Second Floor

A full attic with attractive original wooden flooring, offering excellent conversion potential, subject to any necessary permissions.

Character Features

The property retains many beautiful original features, including:

Travertine flooring in the entrance hall and principal reception room.
Original solid wood flooring upstairs in excellent condition.
Traditional cement tiles.
High ceilings throughout.
Elegant marble fireplaces.

Renovation Required

Some updating is required, including:
Drainage system (septic tank).
Windows and external joinery.
Insulation improvements.

Key Features
Elegant 188 m² Manor House.
4 bedrooms.
Historic three-storey watermill.
Original water rights.
Original mill machinery and gears preserved.
Two enclosed garages.
Several outbuildings.
Approximately 2 hectares (5 acres) of land.
Peaceful countryside setting with lovely rural views.
Just 2 km from the thriving market town of La Haye-du-Puits.
Only 10 minutes from the sandy beaches of Normandy's west coast.
45 minutes from Cherbourg ferry port with easy access to the UK and Ireland.

This is an exceptional Normandy estate combining heritage, character and outstanding potential. 
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