Saint Mathieu (Haute Vienne/Dordogne..

A very impressive 3 bedroom farmhouse that has been renovated to an excellent standard, along with a top quality 2 bedroom gite set in over an acre of land with lovely views.

The original part of the property dates from the 16th century and it's heritage is evidenced by an enormous wooden beam running the width of the farmhouse. The superb renovation has successfully managed the difficult balance of bringing the house into the 21st Century whilst retaining the character and charm of the original property.

At the heart of the farmhouse is the magnificent Lounge which has a double height vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and stonework plus skylight windows to flood the room with natural light. There is a high output 'Jotul' wood burning stove set within a stone hearth with an exposed brick chimney breast rising the full height of the room. A lovely feature is an original stone sink set beneath an arched window.

To one side is the Dining Kitchen which was fully refitted in Spring 2015. There is an excellent range of storage units along with built in Fridge and Freezer and a large range cooker with electric oven and six-ring gas hob, set beneath a stainless steel extractor canopy. The solid chestnut flooring was also installed at the same time as the kitchen along with modern, low voltage lighting. A door from the Kitchen leads straight out onto a south facing dining terrace.

On the other side of the Lounge is a Dining Room which is utilised by the current owners as a Study. This leads through to a Utility Room which also has a toilet.

The first of the three double Bedrooms is on the ground floor and it has an Ensuite shower room.

Climbing the stairs from the Lounge takes you to a spacious mezzanine landing which could also be used as a study or snug. To either side is a double Bedroom, both with Ensuite Shower Rooms and one that also features a pedestal bath.

Positioned at right angles to the farmhouse, across a gravelled courtyard, is the lovely gite. It is composed of a spacious, open plan living area with a fully fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge with a wood burning stove. Large, west-facing windows help to ensure this area has plenty of natural light. There are two Bedrooms, one set up as a twin and the other as a double, and a Shower Room. The gite has its own private dining terrace with wonderful views over the grounds. The gite is being sold including all the furniture, kitchen equipment, towels and bedding to enable it to be run as an ongoing business.

Beneath the gite is a very useful cellar that can be accessed from outside - it has good head height, a concrete floor along with electricity and plumbing. It provides excellent dry storage space for garden equipment and also has a washing machine and tumble drier for use of the gite guests.

The grounds are largely laid to grass with a number of mature trees, a small pond and a vegetable garden. However the owners have planted 500 shrubs in the last 2 years and these are starting to make a positive impact upon the beauty of the landscape.

Although the property sits in a peaceful hamlet with beautiful countryside all around, there is easy access to a good departmental road making it easy to reach the larger towns and cities in the region. The nearest local shops, bank, doctor and supermarket are to be found in the pretty village of Saint Mathieu, only 2km away, whilst the nearest airport is in Limoges, just 40 minutes drive.

Agency fees of 5% are included in the asking price.
Honoraires d'agence de 5% 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