This is the property we all dream about, when starting our search in France, as you drive by a small lake into the hamlet, you pass a house for renovation and barns on one side and some rather impressive chateau gates on the other side, just as you start to wonder if that is it, you see a turning and look down towards a pretty farmhouse and barn, at that moment you are hooked. Well that is how I felt on my first visit to value the property.
Secluded but not far from the village of Mezieres-sur-Issoire where you will find several shops for everyday needs, including bars & tabacs. The village also has a very good doctor, dentist & veterinary practice. The town of Bellac is 15 minutes away. Both Limoges & Poitiers airports are 50 & 60 minutes respectively.
The property has mains electricity and water, wood fired central heating and electric under floor heating in the main living room, kitchen and upstairs bathroom; it is insulated and double glazed to a high standard. Telephone and broadband are available; the currents owners have a satellite system.
The large barn (680m2 in total) is in three sections, the first is a workshop with a fully tiled floor (you could easily convert this into a gite).
You do still have work to do on this property (mainly upstairs), but the work already done is of a very high standard and it does give you the chance to put your own personal mark on this home; which is not to be missed, if you are looking for that idyllic French dream!
Ground Floor
Utility Room - 3.9 x 3.7m with tiled floor, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, door to side of house, high level original window, door to living room and stairs to first floor
Lounge - 7.9 x 4.4m with tiled floor, under floor heating, exposed beams, original fireplace, wood burning fire (with back boiler for central heating) door to front of property, dual aspect double windows, and doors to utility, study and kitchen.
Kitchen - 7.9 x 3.7m with tiled floor, under floor heating, exposed beams, bespoke kitchen units, dual aspect windows and French doors leading to a side terrace for alfresco dining.
Study - 4.3 x 3.6m with tiled floor, exposed beams, corner storage cupboard and double window to front of property.
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First Floor
Landing/Hallway - 8 x 1.9m with low level window and large storage cupboard
Bedroom 1 - 4.9 x 2.9m with exposed beam work and window to side of property.
Bedroom 2 - 3.2 x 2.9m with exposed beam work and window to front of property.
Bedroom 3 - 5.4 x 4.5m with exposed beam work, fitted storage cupboard/wardrobe and window to back of property.
NB: The current owners have started to put an en-suite into this bedroom
Bedroom 4 - 5.4 x 3.9m with exposed beam work and window to back of property.
Bathroom - 2.8 x 2.6m with tiled floor, under floor heating, walk in shower, full size bath, hand basin, WC and low level window.
Outside
Surrounded by its own land, which includes a pond, a well and a small stream on one of the borders. Various Trees & Shrubs
Barn of 680m2 Split in to 3 Sections
Workshop - 16 x 6m with fully tiled floor, electricity.
Garage - Full height, with stairs to mezzanine above workshop
Main Barn Area - Around 360m2 of space for stables, indoor school or whatever takes your fancy!
**Further pictures and video footage available on request.