Montbron (Charente) - Stunning five..

Set within 4 acres of secluded grounds with far reaching views over open countryside sits this stunning 5 bedroom property. Completed in 1964 and using stone from a nearby chateau, a master stone mason worked on this property for two years to create a faithful replica of an 18th century country house whilst incorporating both modern conveniences and ancient materials.

Approached via a long private driveway with electronically controlled gates with a security camera, the first sight of this unique property with its round stone tower, simply takes the breath away. The setting is perfect with sweeping lawns, graveled pathways and mature trees running around to the south and west of the property where the views across the valley of the Tardoire river are quite awe-inspiring. The gardens are fully enclosed with a mixture of high, stone walls and wooden fencing whilst there is an adjoining grass paddock and a parcel of woodland.

The main Entrance Hall is large enough to double as an informal dining area and features a wood burning stove set with a granite fireplace. The Kitchen is fully fitted with a range of solid wood storage units along with a range cooker and an integrated dishwasher.

The Dining Room has a magnificent Louis XV fireplace and features intricately laid parquet flooring. It is open through to the 'Petit Salon' which occupies the ground floor of the round tower and has two built-in, glass fronted display cabinets.

The main Living Room is flooded with light and has a double height ceiling, marble tiled flooring, French Windows opening out into the gardens and a stone fireplace (created from one of the enormous windows rescued from the old chateau) with an open fire.

The first of the Bedrooms is on the ground floor and is accessed via huge double wooden doors which date from the reign of Louis XIII. The parquet flooring in this room is a replica of the design that Marie Antoinette had in her own bedroom! There is an ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower and a large dressing room which could also function as a study or a nursery.

A grand wooden staircase rises from the Living Room onto a large galleried landing. To one side of the landing are two double Bedrooms, both with washbasins set within traditional 'cabinet de toilette'. The largest Bedroom incorporates the upper floor of the round tower to create a charming bedroom suite with far reaching views over the local countryside.

At the other end of the landing is further double Bedroom with windows to two aspects and built in wardrobes, a single Bedroom, a Bathroom and a separate W.C.

There is a large cellar accessed via flight of stairs from the rear entrance hall and this comprises of a room that has previously been used as a music studio, a wine cave and, behind a fire proof door, a boiler room housing the oil fired central heating boiler and the oil tank.

Externally there is a triple garage and workshop, built from the same stone and equipped with light and power. There is also plenty of undercover storage for fire wood.

The drive to the nearest supermarket is just 10 minutes into Montbron, whilst the area has a number of village bars and excellent restaurants. Just 5 minutes away is a championship golf course whilst the local woods and rivers offer great opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing and kayaking. Access to the property could not be easier with Limoges airport 45 minutes away and the TGV rail network accessible in Angouleme, also just 45 minutes by car.

Agency fees of 24 900 € are included in the asking price.
Honoraires d'agence de 24 990 € TTC inclus, charge acquereur.
Richard Morford, Agent Commercial, Siret No. : 752 627 984 00012
Tel : 06 88 20 70 48 E-mail richard@allez-francais.com