Tour this ivy-coated water mill, set within eight hectares of French countryside

A 17th-century water mill surrounded by woodland, meadows and waterways has come up for sale in France’s Vexin region, around an hour outside Paris. The estate extends across eight hectares of pasture, ponds and mature trees, with the river running directly through the grounds — it feeds the former mill run beside the house. It’s listed on the market with Patrice Besse for €1.29 million.

Originally used to grind grain harvested from the surrounding farmland, the mill later shifted to mother-of-pearl button-production during the late 19th century before becoming a residence in the 20th century. Today, the three-storey stone building remains wrapped in dense greenery, with Virginia creeper climbing across its façades and water still flowing past the original wheel.

Inside, terracotta floors, exposed beams and visible timber framing remain intact across a series of living rooms and seven bedrooms arranged beneath the eaves. Large-paned windows overlook the pond, lawns and surrounding woods, while former mill machinery has been retained within the entrance hall.

Additional buildings include a guest cottage, workshop, horse stables and garage. The grounds also contain a walled former vegetable garden, wooded walking areas and open pasture extending towards the surrounding countryside.

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