Fabulous Gîte Complex in a Peaceful Valley Setting

- Moutier-Malcard, Creuse, 23220, France

Basic Details

Listing ID:

1397

Listing Type:

For Sale

Property Type:

Holiday Complex

Price £ or €:

€587,000

Habitable Size m²:

520

Land:

1.32 Hectares

Bedrooms:

Bath/Shower Rooms:

Agency Fees :

Fees Included

Energy Rating Details:

Energy B, Gas A

Property Description

This impressive former mill and established gîte business offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a lifestyle change in rural France. Featured on the UK TV show A New Life in the Sun, the property has been carefully restored by the current owners into a thriving hospitality venue, with accommodation for up to 22 guests plus a stylish owners’ apartment.

The property comprises four renovated buildings, a large pool, mill pond, yurt, and five permitted ‘Camping à la Ferme’ pitches. Set in extensive landscaped grounds, it is ideal for both holiday rentals and events.

Accommodation and Facilities

The Barn (Owners’ Accommodation):

Bright and spacious two-bedroom apartment overlooking the pool and mill pond (Energy Rating B).
Large storage and workshop area.

The Mill House:

Two-storey gîte with four bedrooms (one on the ground floor).
Separate two-bedroom penthouse gîte with private entrance.

The Lodge:

Characterful three-bedroom, cottage-style gîte.

Events and Guest Facilities Building:

Striking double-height barn for events, dining, or group activities.
Reception area, guest kitchen, laundry facilities, and three guest bathrooms.
Additional bathroom to complete and a second laundry room.

Additional Features

Large pool
Yurt on its own island and five separate camping pitches
Children’s play area
Beautiful mill pond and streams running through the grounds
Potential for further development (subject to permissions)

Business Potential

The property is well-suited for continuation as a gîte and events business, with scope for expansion. The new owner will need to apply for the relevant permissions and business registration to operate commercially.

Owner Apartment

1 Living/dining/kitchen area – (88.3 M²)

1 Bedroom(s) – (15.8 M²)

1 Bedroom(s) – (15.1 M²)

1 Bathroom / Lavatory – (10.2 M²)

1 Shower room / Lavatory – (2.2 M²)

1 Terrace – (84 M²)

Ground floor

1 Barn – (156.8 M²)

1st floor

1 Balcony – (5 M²)

Building – Ground floor

1 Room – (54.6 M²)

1 Shop – (21 M²)

1st floor

1 Attic – (48 M²)

General

1 Barn – (57.7 M²)

Events and Guest Facilities Building

1 Kitchen – (14.4 M²)

1 Shower room / Lavatory – (5.7 M²)

1 Shower room / Lavatory – (14.8 M²)

1 Shower room / Lavatory – (7.2 M²)

1st floor

1 Laundry room – (14.4 M²)

1 Bathroom / Lavatory – (13.6 M²)

Gite 1 – Ground floor

1 Living room/dining area – (52 M²)

1 Bedroom(s) – (9 M²)

1 Shower room / Lavatory – (3.6 M²)

Gite 1 – 1st floor

1 Bedroom(s) – (9.2 M²)

1 Bedroom(s) – (12.4 M²)

1 Children’s room – (8 M²)

1 Bathroom / Lavatory – (2.9 M²)

1 Shower room / Lavatory – (3.6 M²)

1 Bathroom / Lavatory – (3 M²)

Gite 2 – 2nd floor

1 Apartment

1 Living/dining/kitchen area – (28 M²)

1 Bedroom(s) – (15 M²)

1 Bedroom(s) – (9.3 M²)

1 Shower room / Lavatory – (5 M²)

Gite 3 – Ground floor

1 Living/dining/kitchen area – (42 M²)

Gite 3 – 1st floor

1 Bedroom(s) – (12 M²)

1 Bedroom(s) – (9.5 M²)

1 Bedroom(s) – (9 M²)

1 Bathroom / Lavatory – (6.5 M²)

Additional Features

Utility Room

Office

Swimming Pool

Outdoor Kitchen/BBQ area

Patio/Terrace

Power:

Mains Electricity

Water and Drainage:

Mains Water, Septic Tank

Wi-Fi:

ASDL

Buildings and Facilities

Barn

Description of Facilities:

Subject to the necessary permissions, there is potential for a further renovation project - of the building with a large attic space currently used as a games room and honesty shop.

Land Features

Pond

Stream

Description of Land:

A yurt on its own island, a children's play area, the beautiful mill pond, and several streams around the property make this a charming spot and a firm favourite with holiday-makers.

Location

Major Town/City:

20 Minutes

Train Station:

45 Minutes

Airport:

90 Minutes

Description of Location:

Travel Connections

The nearest train station is at La Souterraine, about 45 minutes away, offering direct services to Limoges, Poitiers, and Paris (around 2 hours 45 minutes to the capital). For high-speed TGV connections, Châteauroux and Vierzon are both reachable within 90 minutes. The A20 motorway, connecting Paris to Toulouse, is about an hour’s drive, making the location convenient for guests travelling by car from across France and beyond.