Francis York

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17th Century Stone Mill Near Valbonne, France

This property is on the market for €8,500,000, listed with Carlton International.

Dating back to 1609, the authentic stone mill has been fully renovated into a charming country house in the south of France.

The French property for sale offers 9214 sq ft of living space with 5 ensuite bedrooms, a large kitchen with a fireplace, cellar, and cold room, and two reception rooms with fireplaces.

The stone mill comes with a vaulted wine cellar, complete with a stone bar and tasting area, as well as an additional 1076 sq ft of space with 10 foot ceilings in the basement, which can be converted into a gym or lounge.

A secondary wing on the property comes with plans to provide an additional 4 ensuite bedrooms, and there’s also an independent 3 bedroom, 2-bath apartment on the top floor, ideal for caretakers.

The property runs along a river and features a natural swimming pool with a sandy beach fed by its own source, as well as an outdoor jacuzzi.

The 8 acre estate is set within a National Park in the heart of the Braque forest, just a 20 minute walk from the village of Valbonne, France.

The charming old town is situated a few kilometres inland from Cannes and Antibes and features a large and affluent Anglophone population, alongside attractive village-life amenities with its shops, cafes, restaurants, and market days.

The turnkey property has been used for events and as a luxury rental on the Côte d'Azur, renting for €33,000 per week in high season.

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