Opis:

Tucked away at the edge of a lovely typical rural village, you must see this traditional Maison de Maitre! It is so rare to find this type of property with the advantages of being close to amenities but very peaceful. You can walk to the shops through your own tree lined drive! The property was built c1870 and has been renovated over the years but remains relatively unspoilt and retains an air of grandeur, having belonged to the same family since construction - It would make a fabulous B&B/boutique hotel or family home. The main house faces south and benefits from approx 220m2 habitable space (12 rooms and 2 bathrooms) and is laid out as follows:

On the ground floor:
Main entrance hall 12.9m2 with quarry tiles and oak staircase; traditional wine cellar 11m2; smoking room (Yes that's what the family call it although none of them smoke anymore!); oak pannelled dining room 25.5m2; 25.5m2 sitting room with Oak flooring, working fireplace and double doors to terrace and grounds; service entrance/corridor 9.7m2; traditional kitchen 22m2 huge original cupboards, stone fireplace, quarry tiles; cellar 8m2; 3 bedrooms (12.7/14.6/23.9m2); bathroom 8.4m2 (roll top bath+shower, bidet, wc, basin); scullery maids room 10.4m2 with original cupboards.

On the 1st Floor: 4 bedrooms: lady's maid's room 6.3m2 and 14.2/16.3/18.9m2 all with large fitted cupboards; vast family bathroom 15.2m2.

Convertible attic of 75m2 with lovely roof timbers; roof redone in 2004; (oil CH installed in 2000 and maintained annually); mains drainage.

Outbuildings: attached cottage (servants quarters) 50m2+ attic (2 rooms, 2 fireplaces, staircase); 18m2 bread oven and original laundry; 35m2 covered parking area; 80m2 barn; 22m2 wine cave/work shop, all situated around a courtyard in front of the property; at the rear: 16m2 garden room; summer house; lovely outbuilding that used to house the servants wcs and has now been converted into a garden shower room/WC; magnificent chicken coop (more of a 'Palais de Poules'!) within walled chicken garden; the grounds are very private (partially walled), have been well maintained and boast several majestic century-old trees and an alley of fir trees; BBQ terrace; plenty of room for a pool; rear gated entrance; lovely views over open countryside. Plot size: approx. 5345m2 (1.3 Acres). Possibility to buy the furniture and the 1958 Peugeot 403 in the barn.

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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