5 Bedroom Farm House For Sale

This charming 5-bed farmhouse is situated in a peaceful rural hamlet yet is walking distance to the shops, train station and services in nearby Bellac. There is a pretty garden, large stone barn and separate outbuilding.




The property is situated in a tiny rural hamlet with 4 other properties at the end of a quiet no through road, surrounded by farmland. The property has undergone extensive renovation by the current owners. All the windows and doors have been replaced (double-glazed), there’s a new roof and insulation and a fully compliant new septic tank (installed in 2005).




There is a generous 200m2 of habitable space, across 3 floors. The layout is as follows:




Ground floor: (approx 90m2)




Kitchen/dining area - tiled floor, chimney, exposed beams & stone wall; living room - wood flooring, fireplace, exposed beams; shower room with walk-in shower; access to a sunny paved terrace/patio; attached to the house is a small outbuilding used as a laundry room & pantry.




First floor:




Wood flooring; large master bedroom (40m2) with exposed beams, tadelakt & stonewalls; 3 bedrooms all approx 10m2; WC & washbasin; top-winder staircase to converted loft.




Second floor (converted loft):




Bedroom 5 (27sqm) - exposed beams, 2 Velux, small door each side with extensive storage under the eaves.




Outside:




Beautiful stone barn (65m2) with a sheeted roof & half mezzanine currently used as a garage & games room; detached stone outbuilding (30m2) used as a workshop and wood store.




There is an attractive garden with different aspects & levels; sunny paved patio with fragrant smelling plants ideal for al-fresco dining; raised lawn area with an abundance of herbs, flowers & shrubs; mini orchard with beautiful scented rose arches, apple/pear trees, chicken coop & dove cote; secluded area with fruit bushes (raspberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant) overlooking rolling countryside.




Location:




The town of Bellac is a 10min walk or 2min drive. Here there’s an excellent weekly market, shops, doctors, schools, train/bus links, sport facilities, theatre, cinema, restaurants and a music school.




There is an open-air swimming pool in Bellac open May-September and the "Lac de St Pardoux" with beaches and various water sports is 20mins away.




To the West (2-3 hours drive) is the Atlantic coast with beautiful sandy beaches; to the East (2-3 hours drive) is Le Mont-Dore with Thermal springs and ski resorts.




This property is outstanding value and offers the peace and tranquility of the countryside whilst being within walking distance of all local amenities.




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