CHARENTE PROPERTY FOR SALE

Outstanding 6-bedroom property for sale in the Charente with 2 bathrooms en-suite, 1 shower room en-suite and two further shower rooms.  Beautiful 60 square metre, vaulted grand piece/salon, heated outdoor swimming pool,   poolside cottage, outbuildings, workshop, badminton/games barn and landscaped gardens - in all approximately 4,000 Square Metres.

This stunning property set in the heart of the Charente faces south with far-reaching views across the French countryside.  The property dates from the early 19^th century, and has been beautifully and sympathetically renovated with original features and an abundance of character.  It offers spacious and flexible living accommodation with 6 bedrooms (3 en suite) and two further shower rooms. The walled gardens are beautifully landscaped and provide complete privacy in a rural and tranquil setting.  The pool, BBQ, two covered seating/dining areas and terraces provide the perfect outdoor living space which is complemented by athe kitchen facilities and shower room in the Poolside Cottage as well as the impressive kitchen in the main house.There is extensive off-road parking at the front and rear of the property.

The main house accommodation comprises -

 E    Entrance Porch – decorative tiled floor with double doors leading to -

Main reception hallway – decorative tiled floor, built-in cupboard – stairs to first floor.

Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room – 32 square metres.  Kitchen area fitted with a range of wall and   base mounted  cupboards with pelmet lighting.  Double sink and drainer.  Tiled work surfaces and central island with integral gas hob and extractor hood.  Fitted double electric oven and grill.   Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.

Breakfast/Family Area features a large Charente style fireplace - ideal for a woodburner , storage units and space for largetable and chairs.  Window to garden and views.

Inner Hall – decorative tiled floor with feature marble-effect fireplace.  Window to garden.  Double French Doors leading to                        

Sitting Room – fitted bookshelves and Sky + TV point and Broadband.

Cloakroom – wc and pedestal wash-hand basin.  Pierre apparent wall.  Attractively tiled walls and floor.

Grand Piece/Salon – 60 square metres.  Vaulted ceiling with original 18^th Century white French oak beams.  Feature Pierre apparent wall.  Stunning Charente style fireplace with “fire curtain”.   A beautiful room, presently arranged for comfortable entertaining with sofas and comfortable dining for sixteen people. 

French upvc doors lead to a patio in the garden.  Electric roller shutter.   Access to covered barn/woodstore. 

Double doors lead to

Cuisinette – fitted wall and base units, integral hob, warming unit, plumbing for dishwasher, airing-cupboard.  Pierre apparent walls.  Tiled floor.  Door to

Bedroom Suite (bedroom 5)– tiled floor.  Pierre apparent wall.  Door to  bathroom comprising wc, pedestal wash-hand basin, bath and separate shower.  Decorative tiling to walls and floor.  Wall-mounted bathroom cabinet.

          First Floor

Bedroom 1 –  with en suite bathroom, comprising vanity wash-hand basin, bath with shower over, wc.  Decorative tiling to walls and floor.

Bedroom 2 – with ensuite double size shower, wc and pedestal wash-hand basin.  Decorative tiling to walls and floor.   Wall-mounted bathroom cabinet.

Bedroom 3 –  Spectacular garden and countryside views.

Shower Room – with double shower, wc, pedestal wash-hand basin.  Decorative tiling to walls and floor.  Wall-mounted bathroom cabinet and column storage unit.

Bedroom 4 – rear garden views.

Poolside Cottage

Living Area – open-plan with kitchenette.  Plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge.  Door to pool terrace.

Bedroom 6 – French doors on to pool terrace.

Inner Hallway  -with door to attached barn/garage/storage area, and door leading to

Shower Room – Large shower, wc, pedestal wash-hand basin, tiled floor and hot-water tank.

Pool Terrace  

Covered Eating Area – 36 square metres.  BBQ.   Heated swimming pool 9 x 5 metres.   Combination of decking and stone flagstones.   Additional covered seating/dining area.   

Garden and Outbuildings – Double entrance gates lead to large landscaped gardens.   Recently roofed house (not renovated), covered badminton/games barn and woodstore.                                                                          

Further land and buildings through side-gate offer scope for further renovation projects.

To the rear of the property is a gravelled parking area, small garden, large workshop and boiler room.

Other Information – Oil central heating.  Upvc double glazing to the main house.   Two 3,000 litre fosse septiques (recently installed).   Broadband and Sky+ TV.  4 hot-water immersion heaters. Visit our 'In The Area' information on the Contacts page.

After more than thirty wonderful years in this beautiful house we are now planning to make the UK our permanent home. As we intend to move  soon, we are prepared to be very flexible on price and would also consider letting the house for a trial period before purchase.  For further information without any obligation please contact John and Sue by clicking here. We would love to hear from you!

All details correct Summer 2011        Find Property on Google Maps