This traditional 3-bed farmhouse is set in the rolling countryside of the Deux-Sevres. The house comes with over 2 acres of land and a range of barns, with lots of potential for conversion into further accommodation. The town of Secondigny, with its excellent weekly market is a short drive.
This detached and renovated stone property sits within 8160m2 of grounds with lovely views to the surrounding countryside. It has the advantage of being only 2kms from a village with a bakery and chocolatier and a bar/restaurant. All shopping needs are available in Secondigny only 10 minutes away and in the market town of Coulonges 15 minutes away. The neighbouring outbuildings of the property are already part-converted into habitable accommodation. An hour from the Atlantic coast and the airports at both La Rochelle and Poitiers. Lounge; 31m2, tiled flooring, exposed beams, woodburner. Kitchen/Dining room; 31.44m2, tiled flooring, woodburner, exposed beams, sink and drainer, floor units, ceiling downspots. Utility room; 7m2, tiled flooring, plumbed for washing machine. 3 BEDROOMS: 2 downstairs bedrooms; one of 19.06m2 with 2 stone pointed walls and 2 lined and insulated, tiled flooring and exposed beams. The other downstairs bedroom is 15.33m2 with pine flooring, exposed beams and timber framed double glazing. Bedroom upstairs of 16m2 with pine flooring and timber framed double glazing. Bathroom downstairs; 5.79m2, tiled flooring WC, basin in a vanity unit, bath with shower, electric heated towel rail, exposed beams. Outbuilding; 40m2, needing work done to its roof. Large barn with perfect potential to create 2 or 3 gîtes. Mains water and electricity. Septic tank(all waters and inspected 2010).
Secondigny, is a pretty town with a peaceful way of life. It lies between the Secondigny Forest, an area of beautiful woodland trails and nature reserves, and the Gatines, known for its rolling meadows and apple orchards.
There is a sizeable and well-stocked supermarket, a good selection of small shops, including bakers, hairdressers, newsagents and other necessities, banks and excellent schools.
To reach Secondigny by air you will need to fly to La Rochelle, Nantes or Poitiers. Of these, La Rochelle is the nearest, and it is served by Ryanair, flybe and easyJet. If you like to take a ferry and then drive, you should head for St Malo as this is the nearest of the ferry ports to Secondigny.