4 bed house with 3 gites, pool and 2.5..

High-quality gite complex comprising a 4 bedroomed family home and 3 gites in a converted 18th century longere, on 2.5 acres of mature gardens and meadowland with 2 ponds and bordering a river where trout can be fished, and with a 11.5m x 5.5m pool. The business is situated in the heart of the Poitou-Charentes and is fully registered. It has achieved a 4-star rating under the strict classification system operated by the local authorities, indicating the high standards the owners have achieved. The high-rating not only attracts custom but also has the added benefit of paying tax on only 29% of income. Bookings are already in place through to autumn 2015 so this is an ideal opportunity to take over an up-and-running business with an immediate source of income. The gites will be sold fully furnished and equipped. Each has a telephone line and internet, and private terrace, and are ideal for long-term as well as holiday lettings. The historic town of Niort is only 20 minutes away and the Atlantic coast, La Rochelle and the beautiful Ile de Re are within easy reach. Poitiers airport is an easy 60km drive. There are local tennis courts, swimming pools, gyms, cycle tracks, lovely walks etc as well as places of historic interest to visit. In detail the property comprises:- Main house: Ground floor:- Conservatory (17.5m2) with tiled floor Fitted kitchen (12.5m2) with craftsman-built units with Siemens appliances including an integral fridge and dishwasher, opening onto a dining-room (19.5m2) with views of the garden down to the river Lounge (40m2) with tiled floor, 2 sets of french doors onto the front patio and with a large open fireplace with working chimney Bedroom (13.5) with laminate flooring and built-in cupboards Bathroom (6m2) with bath (with overhead shower) and handbasin WC Utility room/summer kitchen (29.5m2) Storeroom Upper ground floor: 2 bedrooms (15m2 and 14.5m2) with carpets (wooden flooring underneath) Upstairs: Master bedroom (19m2) which is fully air-conditioned, and en-suite shower room (10m2) with handbasin, wc and bidet Office (14.5m2) Walk-in store room (10m2) Attic space (unrenovated) (37.5m2) with permission for conversion to a bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom Gite 1 (approximately 100m2 overall):- Beautifully renovated, this gite comprises 3 bedrooms and can accommodate 8 people. Ground floor (air-conditioned) with tiled floor and beams:- Spacious open-plan living area with a fitted kitchen, lounge and dining areas. Tiled floor and beams. The kitchen has a range of integrated appliances including dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, 5-ring burner gas hob and fridge freezer. Double bedroom with laminate flooring Family bathroom : bath (with overhead shower), wc, vanity unit, hairdryer/shaver point and heated towel rail Upstairs : 2 double bedrooms with wooden flooring and beams Large shower room with wc, vanity unit, hairdryer/shaver point and electric towel rail Mezzanine/upper lounge with parquet flooring Outside : Private south-facing patio Gites 2 and 3 (approximately 40m2 on the ground floor) These 2 gites are virtually identical mirror-images of eachother. Each can accommodate 4 people with space for a cot or extra bed. Each comprises:- Ground floor (tiled floor):- Open plan living area with a fully-fitted kitchen, lounge and dining-area. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, 5-burner gas hob, washing-machine and fridge freezer. WC with hand-basin Upstairs (wooden flooring) Double bedroom Twin bedroom Shower room with wc Family bathroom (with over-bath shower, wc and vanity unit) Outside: Each gite has a private 35m2 south-facing patio The property also has:- 11.5m x 5.5m fibreglass salt pool 3 outbuildings which can be used for storage/workshops/garages A large open hangar which is used as a games area for guests Boules pitch Small outbuildings Vegetable patch 2 wells