Crazannes (17) - For sale : Exceptional..

Set in the heart of a beautiful village with shops and the river Charente running close by, amongst other well kept properties, and just a short drive to the Roman town of Saintes.

The property is in a quiet lane with wrought iron entrance gates which lead into a walled courtyard garden. Central entrance hall with wooden floor and a door to the rear which leads to a balcony area and double stone staircase which curves down to the garden, terrace and heated swimming pool. To the left is the salon with a wooden floor, marble fireplace, two large windows to the front, and double glass doors to the dining room. the dining room has two large windows to the rear, wooden floor and marble fireplace. To the right of the hall is another exception room, currently used as an office - two large windows to the front, wooden floor and another marble fireplace. To the rear of the hall on the right is the recently fitted breakfast kitchen, with tiled floor, two large windows to the rear, there is a good range of quality integrated appliances including an even, microwave, gas hob, extractor and dishwasher and a family breakfast bar which gives great views over the garden. Completing Useful wc.

The original staircase winds gently up to the first floor landing which has a wooden floor and window to the rear. The master bedroom has two large windows to the front, wooden floor, marble fireplace and built in wardrobes. To the rear is a stunning en-suite bathroom with a bespoke copper freestanding bath, large walk in shower, twin vanity sinks, separate toilet and windows to the rear. Bedroom 2 has two large windows to the front, marble fireplace and wooden floor, plus an en-suite shower room with window to the front. Bedroom 3 has a wooden floor, two windows to the rear and an en-suite shower room with window to the side.

The staircase continues up to the second floor landing area with a window to the front. Bedroom 4 has a window to the front, feature beams and an en-suite shower room with beams and a window to the side. Bedroom 5 has a window to the side and one to the rear, feature beams and an en-suite shower room with window to the rear and feature beams. Sitting room with a window to the front and feature beams. Kitchen with fitted units, beams and window to the rear.

In the basement is a large utility room or second kitchen with terracotta floor and two windows to the rear. Entrance hall with terracotta floor and door to the rear garden. Another office with terracotta floor, two large windows tot he rear and built in storage. There are 3 further storage areas and a large cave.

In the courtyard to the front of the house are lovely stone outbuildings. One has been turned into a games room/bar with a french door and two windows to the front, wood floor, bar area, beams and has the original stone animal troughs adding a lovely rustic twist to this modern room which has heating so can be used year round. There is a large barn, a garage for several cars and a smaller barn useful for storing bikes. Another barn has been equipped as a gym with patio doors to the front, stone fireplace feature, beams and carpet - again this is heated for year round use. Further stone barn with mezzanine area above.

The rear garden slopes gently away from the house with a dining terrace to one side in front of a lovely stone building with a slate roof. In the centre of the garden is the heated swimming pool which has a paved terrace all around plus a solar powered security cover. the gardens are mainly laid to lawn with many mature trees towards the bottom, it is private with lovely stone walls.

The house is heated by an air source heat pump providing an efficient system to heat the property including a separate on just for the pool. All windows are double glazed.

The river Charente is navigable from the village and you can travel along to many local towns this way, including St Savinien and Port d'Envaux (both featured in the pictures). Saintes is just 15 minutes away with its Roman amphitheatre and wide choice of restaurants.

Kim Cowles, (Agent Commercial) - RSAC N° 50195547000015. (don't 4% TTC honoraires a la charge de l'acquereur) Included in advertised price.
Tel : 06 73 89 73 09 E-mail : kim@allez-francais.com