Le Vieux Moulin
an exceptional character property in a 17th-century Provençal olive oil mill, in Six-Fours
Exceptional character property · Unique home · Preserved hamlet
This is not simply a house to view: it is a story to step into
Six-Fours-les-Plages (83140) — just a few minutes from Le Brusc
Sale price: €969,000 — 4% agency fees payable by the seller
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Some addresses cannot be found by searching: they reveal themselves one morning, behind a discreet gate. Le Vieux Moulin is one of them. This 17th-century olive oil mill, hidden in a preserved hamlet of Six-Fours just minutes from the lively atmosphere of Le Brusc, offers a luxury that has become rare: a genuine escape from time and place. Here, contemporary standards fade away — you step into a story.
The heart of the house: the living space
At the heart of the house is a monumental living space that preserves the story of this old mill. The wooden components of the press have been retained, as has the window through which the harvest was once brought inside. The kitchen occupies the former feeding trough used for the mill's donkeys and has deliberately been kept understated so as not to diminish the soul of the place. A majestic fireplace remains beside the worktop, where noble materials such as black Auvergne stone and wrought iron blend with the original features. It is a reception room that feels both warm and imposing, offering the patina of time to those fortunate enough to enter it.
Upstairs
Upstairs, original Provençal terracotta floor tiles and a traditional French-style ceiling preserve the soul of the property. A wide corridor leads to three beautiful bedrooms and a study, together with a bathroom and a WC, forming the sleeping quarters. The bedrooms overlook the remarkable garden, with one enjoying views towards the hills of Toulon. Direct access to the hamlet outside allows you to leave the sleeping area without returning through the ground floor. These are understated resting spaces, combining luxurious simplicity with a Provençal spirit. All the windows have been custom-restored for maximum comfort.
Outdoor areas & 2 independent wings
A poetic, lush and peaceful garden forms the central axis linking the mill's three main buildings: the main house, an independent guest cottage on one side and a master suite (ideal as a guest room) on the other. This rare layout offers complete freedom of use — entertaining, hosting or creating. The garden itself carries the memory of the property: old millstones scattered throughout have been repurposed as low tables, while two period amphorae — once used to store the harvested oil — now hold flowering plants, somewhere between everyday object and character piece.
The guest cottage
Connected to the main house by a loggia — a winter garden beneath a magnificent glazed roof — the guest cottage retains its original 1990s Provençal style. It comprises an eat-in kitchen, a large bedroom and, upstairs, a beautiful bathroom, a WC and a dressing room. An independent terrace opening onto the garden provides a charming outdoor dining area separate from the main mill building.
The underground passage & vaulted cellar
The heart of the house and the guest cottage are connected by an underground passage containing a period vaulted cellar. Within it are traces of what appears to be a former small chapel, with remnants of period paintings. An ideal setting for a fine-wine tasting cellar.
Floor areas & parking
The property offers approximately 200 m² of living space (excluding Carrez Law measurement) on a 1,000 m² plot. It also benefits from separate outdoor parking: two spaces in front of the gate and a 230 m² plot within the hamlet where several vehicles can be parked.
Who this property is for
This property is not for those seeking standardisation. It is intended for a discerning clientele sensitive to the creative and artistic character of the place — aesthetes, artists and heritage lovers — for whom comfort lies not in technology, but in a sense of fulfilment. Properties of this nature rarely return to the market: they are passed on to those who know how to understand them.
The features that set it apart
- A former olive oil mill — preserved wooden press components and harvest window.
- A monumental living space — former donkey feeding trough, majestic fireplace, black Auvergne stone & wrought iron.
- An upper floor with Provençal soul — period terracotta tiles, traditional French-style ceiling, 3 bedrooms + study, views towards the hills of Toulon.
- Two independent wings — a guest cottage (connected by a glazed-roof loggia) and a master suite, arranged around a lush garden.
- Mill remains repurposed in the garden — old millstones transformed into low tables and two period amphorae, once used to store oil, now serving as flower planters.
- An underground vaulted cellar — former chapel, period paintings, ideal as a fine-wine cellar.
- 200 m² of living space on 1,000 m² — private parking, just minutes from Le Brusc and the beaches.
Key points
Le Vieux Moulin is a 17th-century former olive oil mill in Six-Fours-les-Plages, set within a preserved hamlet just minutes from Le Brusc, the beaches and shops. It offers approximately 200 m² of living space (excluding Carrez Law measurement) on a 1,000 m² plot, arranged across three buildings around a garden: a monumental living space (preserved press, fireplace, black Auvergne stone & wrought iron), an upper floor with 3 bedrooms + study (period terracotta tiles, traditional French-style ceiling), an independent guest cottage connected by a glazed-roof loggia, a master suite (ideal as a guest room), and an underground vaulted cellar, apparently a former chapel. The garden preserves the property's history through its old millstones repurposed as low tables and two former oil-storage amphorae now used as flower planters. Private parking. Sale price: €969,000 — 4% agency fees payable by the seller. Offered as a confidential preview by Maison & Vous.
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Élodie's favourite
“I have visited many beautiful homes along the coast. This one stays with me. You push open a discreet gate and time seems to stop: the stone, the wood, a cellar that feels like a chapel, those old millstones from the press now serving as low tables in the garden… This is not simply a house you buy; it is a story you take forward. A property like Le Vieux Moulin is not sold on a property portal among ten standardised listings: it is introduced discreetly to the right person. When a place of this calibre affects me this deeply, my first buyers are those who come quickly. If this house speaks to you, do not spend three weeks thinking about it — come and experience it. In property, regret always costs more than a viewing.”
Élodie Lombard — Maison & Vous
Frequently asked questions
Why is this property being offered as a preview?
Because the seller wants the property to be marketed discreetly and carefully. Maison & Vous is presenting Le Vieux Moulin first to qualified buyers before any wider publication. In practical terms, this gives you a head start: you discover it before the wider market.
Can I view the property before it is publicly listed?
Yes. That is the whole purpose of the preview. Contact Élodie Lombard to arrange a private viewing and receive the detailed property file.
What is the price and what are the agency fees?
The sale price is €969,000, with 4% agency fees payable by the seller. All property diagnostics will be provided during the viewing.
What type of buyer is this property intended for?
It is intended for buyers who appreciate the character and history of a property: aesthetes, artists and heritage lovers. The independent guest cottage (kitchen, bathroom, WC and access to the cellar) could also be used as a studio, office or accommodation for friends.
Where exactly is Le Vieux Moulin located?
In Six-Fours-les-Plages, within a preserved hamlet just minutes from Le Brusc, the beaches and shops. The exact address is provided to qualified buyers as part of the confidential presentation.
Location
Six-Fours-les-Plages (83140) — preserved hamlet, near Le Brusc, beaches & shops
Approximate area shown — the exact address is provided when arranging a viewing.
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