12 Room Country House; Pool; approx. 7.5 acres; 3 Bed Gite; Huge Gymnasium with Sauna & Jacuzzi; Pool; Large Guest Reception; Huge Barn; Magnificent Grounds; 2 Lakes
In a lovely Hamlet, these Stone Buildings date back to c1750 and have been completely renovated to an extremely high standard. The location is STUNNING: a privileged hill top position with exceptional views over the wooded valley. Most visitors to the East Charente come for the peace & quiet and this newly established Gite business provides the perfect getaway from which to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside without being far from amenities: it is only a short cycle ride from a Lively Market Village and a short drive to 2 larger Market Towns. The Lakes of the Haute Charente and an international 18 hole golf course are also close by; The historic rampart city of Angouleme (TGV link to Paris, Bordeaux, Spain) is around 30mins & Limoges Airport is approx 40mins.
The Imposing Main House has approx. 270m2habitable space in Impeccable Condition, renovated to a high standard, retaining lots of original features - a lovely mix of old and new! Laid out as follows:
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall; Large tiled, fully fitted modern Kichen/Diner (31m2)with under-floor heating & double patio doors to the Park; Fully fitted Utility/Shower room; Office/Bed 5 (11.8m2
); Dining Room (27.8m2
) with beams & original open fireplace; impressive 47.5m2
Sitting Room, beams & stone fireplace with log-burner, original sweeping staircase to:
1st Floor: Master Suite (35m2
) with walk-through Dressing Area & Ensuite Shower room; Bed 2 (13.7m2
); Bathroom.
2nd Floor: 2 Attic Bedrooms (13.7/34m2
); Bathroom.
UPVC & Alu Double Glazing; Wooden shutters; partial under-floor heating & Oil CH; Recent Rewire; Energy Rating: B
The Gite (sold furnished and in excellent condition) & The Leisure/Sport Suite: Approx. 267m2
laid out as follows: The Old Stone Cottage has a spacious fully fitted Kitchen/Living room (with fireplace and wood-burner) on the ground floor & has 2 Bedrooms with 2 Bathrooms on the 1st floor and a 3rd 'Kids' bedroom (low entrance). At both levels the cottage has internal access to the double height, vast Gymnasium (128m2
) with under floor heating, Jacuzzi; Sauna ; Shower; WC; Gallery & Mezzanine Sitting Room. This Impressive and versatile space is full of light and has unspoiled views over the valley, it would equally make a fabulous Art Studio or Function Room.
Outbuildings: Magnificent Stone Barn 186m2
; Garden Kitchen/Boiler room (22.6m2
); Large detached Office/ Reception (43.6m2
) .
Land: Approx. 3 Hectares (7.5 Acres): Plenty of off road parking; Enclosed Mature Parkland (2 Acres
) surrounding the House; Kitchen Garden with green house and tool shed; Pool 12x6m (UV sterile, Safety Cover) with walled Mediterranean style pool garden, Changing Room/WC, Shower & BBQ Kitchen; A stocked Fishing Lake (c.1 Hect.) & a 2nd Lake (c ½ Hect) in need of tidying up. Approx 1 hectare of pasture.