Magnificent Stone House With Barn, Huge..

2 Separate Dwellings OR one 11 room House, 3 Bathrooms; 5 Bed; 5WCs; B&B Potential; Barn; Old Covered Market; Bread Oven; Pasture.

Close to the Village of Exideuil which sits on the mighty River Vienne - Cat 2 Fishing, Kayak - this magnificent Stone Charentaise House is an old coaching inn dating back to c1850; it has been entirely renovated for modern living and could easily be split into two dwellings and (if required) is very well placed for a Chambres d'Hotes or Boutique Hotel.

The long private driveway runs through the pasture and leads to electric cast iron gates between stone pillars that open onto the main courtyard and garden, which is walled and completely private with video phones.
This extensive property comprises:

The Main House which is south facing and full of light, has a habitable surface area of approx. 280m2 over 2 floors with a Convertible Attic of a further 100m2, it is in very good decorative order and laid out as follows:

Ground Floor:
Central Main Entrance Hall 16.3m2 with magnificent original staircase (sweeping all the way up to the attic) and Charentais cobble floor; door to fabulous double aspect Sitting Room 35.2m2 with double sliding doors to terrace with an archway through to the L shaped modern Fully-Fitted Kitchen/Diner 18m2,tiled with with laundry facilities and double sliding doors to the terrace; door to internal Hall with WC and 2nd Staircase. On the other side of the central hall: a second spacious double aspect Sitting Room with exposed beams and stonework, an impressive stone fire place with an open hearth, double sliding doors to the terrace and door to 28.3m2 Fully-Fitted Kitchen diner and double sliding doors to the terrace; WC & Laundry.

On the 1st Floor: Central Landing giving access to the bedroom corridors on both sides but retaining the possibility of shutting off one side for privacy and using the back staircase. 5 good sized Bedrooms: 11.4m2 with dressing room 5.3m2; 12.7m2; 19m2; 27.1m2 with ensuite bathroom 8.2m2 (Bath, Shower, Basin, sep. WC); 16.9m2 with ensuite shower room (with basin and sep. WC); Family Bathroom 7m2
(Corner bath, Walk-in shower, basin); WC.

On the 2nd floor: Convertible attic with lovely timbers of approx.100m2. It is possible to purchase some of the furnishings; Recent wiring; Double and Quadruple Glazing in Aluminium and UPVC throughout with electric and mechanical shutters on the ground floor; The septic tank requires an upgrade; Oil Central heating with Energy efficient Electric radiators in the new Kitchen and sitting room; Energy Rating: C; 2 electric meters.

Outbuldings: Within the walls(an area of almost an acre): Boiler house 16m2; double height Barn of 130m2 with tethering rail; Beautiful 200m2 Open Barn that was presumably used as a shelter/market place for travellers with Bread Oven; Old House converted to Garage 57m2

Land: Plot of approx.16410m2 (4.1 Acres) of which approx. 570m2 is buildings and 1250m2 is Parking (good turning circle), garden and terrace; the remainder being pasture.

Features:
Only 20 mins from Limoges Airport
Close to cat 2 Fishing River and the Lakes
Walled Garden
Entirely Renovated; Good Decorative Order
1.6 Hectares/ 4.1 Acres Land
284m2hab; 400m2 Outbuildings
B&B/Hotel Potential
2 separate dwellings within the Main House

Diagnosis
Energy diagnosis Yes
Conso Energ C
Annual energy consumption value 110 kWh/m2 par an
Greenhouse gases C
Gas greenhouse effect value 19 Kg CO2/m2/an

About Poitou-Charentes

The start of South Western France, Poitou-Charentes enjoys both a wonderful coastline, varied countryside, pretty villages and interesting towns. The climate of the region is one of the mildest in France, and the coastal area in Charente-Maritime is the sunniest part of France after the Mediterranean coastal areas. Poitou-Charente now forms part of the large new region known as Nouvelle Aquitaine.

Charente-Maritime is the most westerly department of the region and offers wonderful stretches of coastline, with long sandy beaches and fishing ports. La Rochelle is a vibrant port resort and has lots of top quality shops and lovely restaurants. The island of Ile de Re is simply wonderful, with long sandy beaches, vineyards, little harbours and bustling markets it just oozes charm. Not surprisingly it's more expensive to buy property in Charente-Maritime than in other parts of the department but if you can afford it, it is a wonderful part of France.

Inland from the Charente-Maritime is the department of Charente which gains its name from the river that winds it way through the area bordered by lovely villages and market towns. The area offers a more rural lifestyle than its neighbour. The countryside is undulating, scattered with pasture land, sunflowers and offers wide panoramas. Cognac is probably the best known town in Charente, sitting astride the river Charente it is a really interesting place to visit, to enjoy the distilleries, the river and the wonderful restaurants. Buying property in Charente is better value in the north and east of the department.

To the east of Charente is the department of Vienne which is slightly more rural than its neighbour. The river Vienne, along which there are lovely beaches, flows through the department and adds charm to many of the pretty villages along its banks. Poitiers with its theme park of Futuroscope, is the best known town in Vienne and a

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