Description:

12 Room Country House; Pool; approx 3 hectares ; 3 Bed Gite; Huge Gymnasium with Sauna & Jacuzzi; Pool; Large Guest Reception; Huge Barn; Magnificent Grounds; 2 Lakes.

In a lovely Hamlet, these Stone Buildings date back to c1750 and have been completely renovated to an extremely high standard. The location is stunning: a privileged hill top position with exceptional views over the wooded valley. Most visitors to the East Charente come for the peace & quiet and this newly established Gite business provides the perfect getaway from which to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside without being far from amenities: it is only a short cycle ride from a Lively Market Village and a short drive to 2 larger Market Towns, The Lakes of the Haute Charente and an international 18 hole golf course are also close by; The historic rampart city of Angouleme (TGV link to Paris, Bordeaux, Spain) is around 30mins & Limoges Airport is approx 40mins.

The Imposing Main House has approx. 270m2habitable space in Impeccable Condition, renovated to a high standard, retaining lots of original features - a lovely mix of old and new! Laid out as follows.

Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall; Large tiled, fully fitted modern Kichen/Diner (31m2)with under-floor heating & double patio doors to the Park; Fully fitted Utility/Shower room; Office/Bed 5 (11.8m2); Dining Room (27.8m2) with beams & original open fireplace; impressive 47.5m2 Sitting Room, beams & stone fireplace with log-burner, original sweeping staircase.

1st Floor:
Master Suite (35m2) with walk-through Dressing Area & Ensuite Shower room; Bed 2 (13.7m2); Bathroom.

2nd Floor:
2 Attic Bedrooms (13.7/34m2); Bathroom.

UPVC & Alu Double Glazing; Wooden shutters; partial under-floor heating & Oil CH; Recent Rewire; Energy Rating: B

The Gite (sold furnished and in excellent condition) & The Leisure/Sport Suite: Approx. 267m2 laid out as follows: The Old Stone Cottage has a spacious fully fitted Kitchen/Living room (with fireplace and wood-burner) on the ground floor & has 2 Bedrooms with 2 Bathrooms on the 1st floor and a 3rd 'Kids' bedroom (low entrance). At both levels the cottage has internal access to the double height, vast Gymnasium (128m2) with under floor heating, Jacuzzi; Sauna ; Shower; WC; Gallery & Mezzanine Sitting Room. This Impressive and versatile space is full of light and has unspoiled views over the valley, it would equally make a fabulous Art Studio or Function Room.

Outbuildings:
Magnificent Stone Barn 186m2; Garden Kitchen/Boiler room (22.6m2); Large detached Office/ Reception (43.6m2) .

Land:
Approx. 3 Hectares (7.5 Acres): Plenty of off road parking; Enclosed Mature Parkland (2 Acres) surrounding the House; Kitchen Garden with green house and tool shed; Pool 12x6m (UV sterile, Safety Cover) with walled Mediterranean style pool garden, Changing Room/WC, Shower & BBQ Kitchen; A stocked Fishing Lake & a 2nd Lake in need of tidying up. Approx 1 hectare of pasture.

About Poitou-Charentes

The start of South Western France, Poitou-Charentes enjoys both a wonderful coastline, varied countryside, pretty villages and interesting towns. The climate of the region is one of the mildest in France, and the coastal area in Charente-Maritime is the sunniest part of France after the Mediterranean coastal areas. Poitou-Charente now forms part of the large new region known as Nouvelle Aquitaine.

Charente-Maritime is the most westerly department of the region and offers wonderful stretches of coastline, with long sandy beaches and fishing ports. La Rochelle is a vibrant port resort and has lots of top quality shops and lovely restaurants. The island of Ile de Re is simply wonderful, with long sandy beaches, vineyards, little harbours and bustling markets it just oozes charm. Not surprisingly it's more expensive to buy property in Charente-Maritime than in other parts of the department but if you can afford it, it is a wonderful part of France.

Inland from the Charente-Maritime is the department of Charente which gains its name from the river that winds it way through the area bordered by lovely villages and market towns. The area offers a more rural lifestyle than its neighbour. The countryside is undulating, scattered with pasture land, sunflowers and offers wide panoramas. Cognac is probably the best known town in Charente, sitting astride the river Charente it is a really interesting place to visit, to enjoy the distilleries, the river and the wonderful restaurants. Buying property in Charente is better value in the north and east of the department.

To the east of Charente is the department of Vienne which is slightly more rural than its neighbour. The river Vienne, along which there are lovely beaches, flows through the department and adds charm to many of the pretty villages along its banks. Poitiers with its theme park of Futuroscope, is the best known town in Vienne and a

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