Description:

This historic estate is built on roman foundations and was once part of the lands of Louis XIV which he sold to fund the gardens at Versailles. It was rebuilt by a famous navy captain Pillet in 1787. Evidence of all this history can be found in the houses and barns.

LOGIS

The centre piece of this estate is the detached, stone logis which fronts onto the courtyard and to the rear is the private garden.

Central entrance hall with tiled floor, beams, original cupboard and stairs up to the first floor. Salon, in part double height, with impressive mezzanine above, wooden floor, 2 windows to the front, fireplace with wood burner, roman stone arch feature and doors to the dining room to the rear and snug to the side. Snug - window to the front, tiled floor, fireplace and door rear to a lovely courtyard. Dining room has a tiled floor, door to the rear garden, french doors leading to the side courtyard, fireplace, beams, door to kitchen and to a small room useful for storage. The breakfast kitchen is fully fitted with oak units, has a tiled floor, fireplace, beams, door and french door to the rear terrace and on to the garden, door leads back into the central hallway and another to the side leads to a utility corridor. To the left of the hall is an impressive games room with tiled floor, e windows to the front, beams, fireplace and door to the rear to the utility corridor. The utility corridor has a door to the rear garden and gives access to the large laundry room, boiler room, shower room and toilet. Completing the ground floor is an unfinished room and further storage barns for wood etc.

On the first floor there is the large living area created by the mezzanine over the salon which has 2 windows to the front, carpet, beams and window to the side. Off this is a large double bedroom with carpet, beams and window to the front. To the front of the house is a single bedroom with feature stone arch, carpet and Juliette balcony to the front. A second landing area to the side leads to - Large double bedroom With beams, carpet and 2 windows to the front. Bathroom with velux, bath, separate shower, sink and wc. Shower room with velux, shower, vanity sink and wc. Bedroom with window front, Juliette balcony to the side, carpet and beams. Bedroom with Juliette balcony to the side, carpet, beams and dressing room off. Another landing area to the rear with useful storage room off leads to a very large bedroom with window to the side and rear, carpet and has a door which connects back to the mezzanine area. Single bedroom with window to the rear and carpet. Luxurious bathroom with free standing bath, walk in shower, sink, wc and window to the rear.

FORMER DAIRY

The former dairy has been tastefully renovated to provide a luxurious home retaining its original beauty and charm, high ceilings and exposed beams throughout plus quality fittings make this a stunning residence or equally demands high rental returns. This property will be sold fully furnished.

Spacious entrance hall with window and door to the front, useful wc and hand wash basin and double doors lead into the dining room and a door leads to the hall where you will find the 4 bedrooms. Dining room has a terracotta floor, two sets of french doors one to the front and one to rear covered terrace. Fully fitted kitchen is off the dining room and has a window to the rear and features white cupboards with dishwasher, oven, hob, extractor and fridge. Steps down form the dining room lead to the magnificent double height lounge - windows on three sides flood the room with light and a feature double height arched french door looks out to the gardens, craftsman stone fireplace with stone spiral staircase up to the mezzanine are above. Master bedroom with french doors front and rear, dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Three further generous double bedrooms all with windows to the rear gardens. Spacious family bathroom with bath, shower, vanity sinks and wc. Private garden to the rear with covered terrace and built in bbq.

GUARDIAN'S COTTAGE

This detached house has a lovely private garden which is well stocked with mature shrubs and trees and has lovely views to the open country side beyond. Fully equipped, double aspect, breakfast kitchen with oak units and tiled worktops, Charentaise fireplace with wood burning stove, windows and french doors on two sides giving views to the garden. Lounge with fireplace and wood burner, windows on two sides, beams, exposed stone and stairs up to the first floor. Upstairs there are two large double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Attached to the house is a large barn of some 84'm2 and next to that a garage of 53m2 where you will find the pump etc for the swimming pool.

The three houses are set around a courtyard with old lime trees providing shade, there are many other stone buildings including 2 large barns, bread oven, estate office, medieval well house and animal pens. all are in very good condition. the gardens completely surround the houses with each having private garden areas distinct from each other.

Although this property sits on its' own and is very private you can walk into the local town which has all the conveniences you could want with a twice weekly market in the summer and a good selesction of bars and restaurants. the estuary at Talmont is 10 minutes by car and Meschers and Royan are just 20 minutes.

Kim Cowles, (Agent Commercial) - RSAC N° 50195547000015. (dont 4% TTC honoraires a la charge de l'acquereur) included in advertised price
Tel : 06 73 89 73 09 E-mail : kim@allez-francais.com