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It was, I believe, the Monty Python crew who coined the phrase ‘and now for something completely different’! Well it’s now 2022 and, with a New Year, comes new resolutions – time for adventure or opportunity to create something which truly reflects your style and lifestyle perhaps? And if it comes with the potential to increase value or provide income well it could be just the cherry on top. When it comes to property it’s often said it’s all about location – they’ve made long running tv shows on this premise after all – and this first property (104256) in Le Tallud, east of the ancient town of Parthenay, certainly has location, and it comes with a working turbine which could generate your own electricity to boot! There’s been a flour mill on this site for centuries, however this was last extensively renovated in the late 1940’s before it was decommissioned some 30 years later. However water turbines and machinery remain in place with the potential to generate power! Existing accommodation is split into two, the ground floor apartment has large living and kitchen spaces with two bedrooms, the second is accessed by external steps and has one bedroom. The mill is spread over four floors offering all sorts of possibilities. With its charming riverside setting you will be only limited by your imagination – recently reduced its price is €95,000. For railway aficionados, the former station at Moncoutant just burgeons with potential (116414). While renovation has been started it awaits completion and many original features remain. Four rooms on the ground floor include the old waiting room and ticket office as well as the lost luggage room! Plans exist

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to create a restaurant/cafe as it sits beside Le Voie Verte, mecca for walkers and cyclists. Upstairs are two more floors, with room for living, kitchen and bedrooms, there’s a cellar, garden and well and parking! Connected to mains drainage, insulation, plumbing, electrics and double glazing have been done. This property is ready to tailor to your own specification - €158,050. Popping back a few centuries, last, and definitely by no means least, is this exceptional 15th century tower in Alloinay, a quiet village between Melle and Chef Boutonne (A08481), on the market for €85,000. Sitting in its own acre of grounds in a commanding position and simply wonderful views over luscious, softly undulating countryside, you could become to the manor born or simply lord or lady of your own manor - one with income potential. Golden stone clad, with carved lintels around outside doors and windows, it’s currently split into four apartments – one on each floor! Each has its own entry, kitchen, living room and two bedrooms - all would benefit from a makeover to bring this amazing property back into a perfect dwelling.

Joanna Leggett is marketing director at Leggett Immobilier – you can view their full portfolio of properties for sale in France at www.leggettfrance.com

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Argenton l’Eglise €43,000 HAI

Ref. 107815 - 2 Bedroom village house in a quiet lane, with charming garden and potting shed. ENERGY CLASS: E CLIMATE CLASS: C

Agency fees included : 16% TTC to be paid by the buyer

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ENERGY CLASS: E CLIMATE CLASS: A Agency fees to be paid by the seller

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