PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

This gorgeous south facing property has been fully renovated to a high standard and includes a huge barn in good structural condition that would make a wonderful second home for family members or to operate as a Gite. Set in 1.5 acres (5,703 sq.m.) of peaceful countryside on a quiet farm lane, the house is just 3 kilometers from a lively village with boulangerie, 2 shops, 2 bars and an excellent restaurant, and 15 kilometers from the thriving 12th century market town of Confolens on the banks of the River Vienne.

Built approximately 175 years ago, the house retains much of its original charm with exposed stone walls that are over a foot thick and help to keep the house cool in the summer, and 9’ ceilings which add to the feeling of space in this property. The quality renovation work has retained the original beams and fireplaces but added all the modern comforts including a huge kitchen diner, grand living room with double aspect windows, master suite with dressing room and large 5-piece ensuite which includes bathtub and separate shower, and two big guest rooms. All the floors are wood with the exception of ceramic tiles in the kitchen and entrance hallways. The house is beautifully decorated and is in ‘move in’ condition. Outside the property has a walled courtyard style garden for complete privacy, with graveled pathways and raised beds including a kitchen garden planted with herbs, and trellised walkways containing a mixture of roses, wisteria and kiwi fruit vines. The fosse septique was installed about 6 years ago and the house is connected to mains water.

KITCHEN/DINER (6.43m x 5.41m): A huge stunning room that has the wow factor. Professionally designed, the kitchen has plenty of cupboard space, lighted display cupboards with plate racks, and concealed lighting. All the appliances are integrated and hidden behind cupboard doors and include 2 fridges, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a 5 burner gas hob set into the counter and a built-in electric oven below. The dining area is separated from the work area by a long breakfast bar that fits 5 stools and is perfect for entertaining your guests while you finish cooking. Set into the original fireplace is a French Godin stove which is similar to a Rayburn as it heats the hot water radiators in the house and can also be used for cooking either on the steel top or in the oven. For the environmentally conscious, the Godin is wood fueled so the house does not rely on gas, oil or electricity for its heating.

LOUNGE (6.45m x 6.13m): Large bright room with windows on two walls, lovely beamed ceiling and beautiful chestnut flooring. The original fireplace has a connection for a wood burning stove that creates a warm and cosy atmosphere, while the size of the room makes it easy to entertain a large gathering. The lounge is separated from the kitchen by a large entrance hall with the classic Charentais ‘bulls eye’ feature window and beautiful inset ceramic tile pattern on the floor. There is a door to the back hall which leads to the back entrance to the property and graveled area where there is room to park 6-8 cars. The back hall has room to hang coats and store boots, etc., and there is a large cupboard under the stairs which is perfect as a pantry and general store cupboard.

UPSTAIRS: All the floors on the second floor are wood and the character continues with exposed stone walls, half height wood panelling and beautiful original beams. There are two large guest rooms (both 3.3m x 5.2m) and a guest bathroom with bath, separate shower and basin, and also a separate powder room with toilet and basin. At the end of the hallway is a large linen closet.

MASTER SUITE: Large bedroom (3.26m x 5.3m) with exposed stone wall and window overlooking the walled courtyard style garden. Leading off this is a dressing room (3.31m x 3.38m) with built-in wardrobe area with hanging rails, shelves and drawers, and then into a large ensuite bathroom (2.97m x 3.65m) with double sink, toilet, bidet, bath and separate built-in shower.

OUTSIDE: The house sits in almost 2 acres of ground including large grassed areas and a secret garden that is overgrown and waiting for someone to come and uncover it as there several types of fruit trees and bushes in there. The rest of the property has an abundance of blackberries, a couple of apple trees, a Damson plum tree, and also some walnut trees. Part of the garden is fenced so it is ideal for dogs.

BARN FOR DEVELOPMENT: Across the walled garden is a large barn has been renovated into a party area with a built-in bar that includes a small fridge and freezer and a lovely view over the property through the large windows installed where the original barn doors used to be. There are huge storage rooms on each side of the barn and the left one has power and a large built-in workbench area. The deck area of the barn is raised and off this there is a large graveled area inside a small low wall, which would be an ideal place to put a swimming pool if desired.

The barn is in good structural order and could easily be converted into a large second home on this property. The main living area of the barn would be 80m2 and in addition to this there is room for two ensuite bedrooms on each side. The barn can be accessed from the other side where there is a large 1500 square meter field, so it would have its own land and entrance and is far enough from the main house not to compromise the privacy of either property. It would make a wonderful home for parents, family members or friends, or could be operated as an income producing Gite offering the French countryside experience.

This house offers the ultimate ‘escape to the country’ experience with the comforts and luxuries of an inviting home. Set in beautiful farmland with cows and sheep and sunflower fields, there is one neighbouring house across the lane and nothing else but countryside in all directions. Only about 4-5 cars a day pass the house and that is usually the same vehicles going to the farm up the lane, apart from that there is no other traffic. It is so quiet and peaceful that some days you can hear the cows in the next field chewing the grass. Despite this, the house is not isolated and is just a short drive to all the experiences that this part of France offers. For trips back to the UK, Limoges and Poitiers airports are an hour away and both offer several flights a week throughout the year.

Was 265,000 - now reduced to 240,000