Renovated To A High Standard

Fully renovated to a very high standard
* Quiet rural location retaining good access to amenities
* 3 bedroom home
* Garage ripe for conversion if further accommodation was required
* Enclosed mature garden

Some people collect art, others enjoy holidays and some prefer to watch the interest accumulate on their savings, for the owners of this charming residence one of their passions was the project of turning this once neglected fermette into what is today a beautifully finished country home steeped in character and detail that is not only pleasing to the eye but also functional and a relaxing place to live. Credit where credit is due it has not been a 'cheap' nor 'quick' exercise but once the local artisans who were employed on this venture understood what was required of them they set to task and the end result is stunning.

Located at the end of a quiet spread hamlet within a short distance of a choice of market towns with all the amenities you could wish for this home offers privacy and relaxation and an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of working life elsewhere. Having said that with internet access and the ability to be in Paris (train via Le Mans with a local station a few minutes away) within a very short space of time working from home is a definite possibility but in my opinion would take a certain amount of self control as the sun terrace or the shade of the southern France influenced suspended natural pergola is all too inviting and with the local wines available in abundance I'm not sure as to how much work would actually get done.

The formal entrance hall with its vaulted pitch, exposed stone walls and hand made squared spiral staircase is a million miles away from the 'goat shed - lean-to' that it once was. Beyond the stairs finds you in the guest wing with large double bedroom, en-suite bathroom and mezzanine reading room. The large opening between the hall and main dining room permits plenty of natural light to flood into these rooms enhancing the beams and reflecting off the exposed solid tuffeau (local soft-stone) walls. The working fireplace adds an extra feature to this room. From here we can access the kitchen with breakfast area and separate laundry room incorporating the 'technical' side of the property (water heaters and electrical elements). Leading from the dining room we discover the music room, again with tiled floors, exposed stone walls, beam and plenty of light from the south facing windows. And finally on the ground floor we have the lounge with fireplace and wood burner providing plenty of natural heat for those cosy winter months.

Upstairs the 'hay loft' has been transformed into a very large master bedroom vaulted to the pitch and with picture windows overlooking the garden below and fields beyond. The master bathroom has to be seen to be appreciated with solid stone sinks, large walk-in shower and a bath with a view - yes from the bath you can sit and enjoy the rural views via the balconied window. Completing the 1st floor is another guest bedroom with its own separate outside staircase (as well as internal access).

The newly built garage providing space for 3 cars with an attic room above has already got water and electricity in place and was designed with an easy conversion into a guest lodge if extra accommodation was ever required. The plot is just under 1/2 an acre and has a number of mature vines and fruit trees, a well, large self-draining and lit terrace area as well as graveled drive and lawns.

Located a short distance from the village of Aubigne Racan with excellent access to Le Mans or down to Tours. An idyllic location for either permanent or holiday home. The pictures do not do this property justice and a viewing is highly recommended.