3 Bedroom Barn Conversion For Sale

The property is situated in a small village, part of the commune of Pioussay on the Deux Sèvres/Charente border, equidistant from the local towns of Chef-Boutonne and SauzéVaussais. Both towns provide comprehensive shopping and services. There are numerous local markets, the largest and most famous is at Lezay. The area is well provided for local airports, Poitiers, just an hour’s drive, being the most convenient. Local TGV connections are at Ruffec and Poitiers.   




The house is a converted barn and consists of a main building (partially adjoining the next door empty barn) with an integral double height garage. There is a separate large barn with a refurbished roof and a large overhanging extension used as a wood store and laundry drying. The central heating fuel tank is housed in the barn. Planning permission for the barn to be converted into two gîtes has been granted but now expired. It is likely that this could be easily renewed.




The main house was fully re-roofed in 2006 with all surface wood cladding refurbished and a new under-membrane fitted. The chimney stacks have been repainted to match the newly painted external walls. All windows and door are fitted with secure wooden shutters. There is French TV aerial fitted and also a dish providing access to UK TV. Broadband is available in the village. There is a garage with secure sliding door and internal power and lighting. It could be converted into a mews type apartment on the first floor, subject to the usual consents. It could also house technical equipment for a swimming pool. There is plenty of space in the half acre (1900 m2) plot for the installation of a pool.




The accommodation is spacious and consists of:




FITTED KITCHEN/DINER: new fitted cooker and microwave with ceramic hob and overhead extractor; fitted units with tiled work surfaces and a newly fitted ceramic sink; seats 6/8; floor fully tiled (throughout ground floor).




UTILITY ROOM: equipped with a Wiessmann multi fuel boiler (currently oil) for central heating; hot water tank powered by electric; plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. There is additional space currently used as a study.




MASTER BEDROOM: attractive fireplace, large freestanding double wardrobe with hanging space and integral shelving and drawers.




EN SUITE BATHROOM: bath with shower fitting and separate shower, WC, bidet and wash-hand basin.




SITTING ROOM: with excellent views of the château, a large beamed, light and airy room with two overhead chandeliers and spotlights. There is a large, open inglenook woodburning fireplace.  




FIRST FLOOR :carpeted corridor and partly wood-panelled.




LARGE DOUBLE BEDROOM 2: could easily be divided to form two separate bedrooms.




BEDROOM 3: another double-sized bedroom.




SHOWER ROOM: equipped with full length shower, WC, and wash-hand.




Please note:  La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.