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Highlights : Le Moulin is a beautiful, mill house, lovingly restored and maintained over the years. Set on over 2 hectares, Le Moulin is a one-of-a-kind, historic property located in the pastoral, rolling hills of the Gers region in the south of France. As its name implies, it is a mill house - built over the quiet waters of an ancient canal that once powered the mill. The canal and early mill date back to the Romans, between 200 to 400 A.D., and the first millstones can still be found in the rough semi-circular steps leading down to a side garden. The 450m2 house has been enhanced and expanded over several centuries, but the original structure above the mill is believed to be around 400 to 500 years old. The walls in this section are 2 feet thick or more, keeping the home naturally cool in the summer. The current house offers five bedrooms, four baths, two kitchens, an oak-beamed great room, and an open-beamed living room, a sizeable entry hall, a formal dining room, an office with excellent Wi-Fi, and four fireplaces. The master suite opens to a large sitting room and a private balcony. Across the hall is a delightfully cozy children's attic that sleeps four. There is also a sun porch, a wine cave, a kitchen pantry, a workshop, and an upstairs landing with a library. Additional storage is available in a large dry-walled attic. Beautiful views are afforded from virtually every window in the house. Completely secluded at the end of a long driveway - lined first by the neighbor's fields of wheat, corn or sunflowers, and then by the towering cottonwood trees of Le Moulin - the property spans over 2 hectares acres and features a landscaped pond on one side of the canal, and a small lake on the other. The lake and pond are home to many waterfowl - both wild and domestic. The woods are filled with songbirds. The pond features a small 'picnic' island, reached by a 'Monet-style' arched bridge. And the lake has its own little boathouse. To take full advantage of this idyllic setting, Le Moulin provides a wealth of outdoor living spaces: There are two large patios, in front and back; a deck outside the downstairs bedroom; and two balconies, including a large covered balcony off the upstairs guest wing. There is a timeless ambience to the place, which lends itself equally to large entertaining and quiet 'in-the-moment' enjoyment. It has provided the perfect setting for hosting 'picture perfect' garden weddings and family reunions, as well as enjoying such every-day delights as a vegetable and berry garden, a variety of prolific fruit trees, and a large chicken coop with its own 'pasture-sized' yard. Perhaps most importantly, there is still so much room left to dream, and do. There is room for a pool, a tennis court, a riding ring. It is a paradise awaiting the vision of its owner. The Surroundings Le Moulin is located about one kilometer from the tiny medieval village of Simorre (pop. around 700), known for its dramatic 14th century fortified cathedral. Tiny as it is, the town packs all the basics for everyday life: a grocery store, a bakery, a butcher shop, a pharmacy, a doctor, a gas station, a post office, two beauty salons, and a small weekly farmers' market ... plus, a very cool bistro with an outdoor courtyard, featuring live music on most weekends. A scenic private path between the lake and the canal - past a rustic bridge, old oaks, and a waterfall - leads from Le Moulin to the village. As remote and 'other-worldly' as Le Moulin can seem, it is unsurpassed in its central location to all of Western Europe. The magnificent Pyrenees (between France and Spain) are just an hour and a half away by car - an easy day trip to spectacular, world-class hiking or skiing. Barcelona is just 21/2 hours away. And the best of Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, the UK - and, of course, Paris - are but a short flight from Toulouse. Better still, the surrounding countryside is laced with hiking trails. And about 20 minutes in every direction (by car), there are other medieval towns with larger supermarkets and huge weekly farmers' markets. Auch, the regional capital of Les Gers, is just 45 minutes away, with a variety of 'everything you could want' stores and restaurants; and Toulouse (home to AirBus Industries and a first-class international airport) is little more than one hour, with an abundance of culture, great restaurants and cafes. Ground floor Entrance hall Living room, 60m2, with large open kitchen, dining area, lounge area, Dining room, Lounge, Office, Bedroom, Large veranda, Second kitchen Refrigerated wine cellar Boiler room Covered terrace 32m2 Two shower rooms with WC First floor A landing serving as a library 5 bedrooms, two of which have balconies overlooking the canal Shower room with a WC, Bathroom with a toilet Outbuildings Access to a workshop from the house with exterior door Carport of approx. 40m2 30m2 small barn Guest lodge, on the edge of one of the lakes, a pretty cabin with bedroom and terrace The Furnishings The 20-room home can be purchased fully furnished for a small additional price. Classe energie C, Classe climat D.. Our fees : [hidden]/page/nos-engagements-fr_00024.htm City Simorre 32420 House type Old Surface 450.00 sqm Plot size 25300 sqm Rooms 13 Room description Bedroom 5 Nb. bathrooms 4 Nb. WC 4 General condition In good condition Heating Oil Individual Sanitation Individual, Conform