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This beautiful riverside property was built around 1830, and is set in 18920msq (4.68 acres).
You have the main house with attached barn, 4 storey house (gîte), meadow house and barn, chicken house, spring enclosure, bread oven house and attached barn, meadow and gardens. This property is ideal for a B&B, Gîtes or a petit holiday complex, with fishing or canoeing from your own river bank.
Main House
The main house is a 3 storey Maison Bourgeoise style building and is in very good condition, it has oil-fired central heating with radiators in all rooms. There are 6 large double bedrooms, large living/reception room with wood burner, study, large vaulted ceiling kitchen with gallery, utility room, store/cellar room, 2 bathrooms, 1 shower room, 1 separate toilet and 2 large rooms on the 3rd floor currently used for storage, but could be converted to further bedrooms. All connected by the spacious hall, large landings and beautiful oak staircase. There is also a very large workshop attached to the kitchen. The main house has kept many of the original features such as fireplaces, wooden and tiled floors, and beamed ceilings. In the garden there is an above ground swimming pool.
Gîte – includes all furniture, fixtures and fittings.
The gîte is set out on four floors, top level you have a fitted kitchen with dining area, lounge and the 1st bedroom, the 2nd level are a further 2 bedrooms, bathroom and separate toilet. The next two levels are currently used as additional storage with the bottom level taking you to the meadow. There are entries to each level as you go down the steps to the side of the house.
Bread Oven House and Barn
This is a two storey property with a bread oven and an attached barn with two levels. The lower level of the barn is currently used as a garage and general store facility. This property has not been developed but the house and/or barn have the potential for development.
Meadow House
Again you have another two storey property with an attached barn and further development possibilities for a 3 bedroom property.
Chicken House
It is thought this building was originally designed as a bird house for housing both chickens and doves/pigeons with general storage. Party developed it now houses an outside toilet, separate shower room and two store rooms. In one store room there is a washing machine which is used by visitors in the gîte. Below the chicken house there is a wine cellar.
Spring Enclosure
This is a brick built structure about 16m2 which encloses a well that is fed by a natural underground stream. This spring/well can provide spring water for the house/garden.
Sanitation is a septic tank and Broadband is available.
Location
The property is set on the river Gartempe and surrounded by rolling countryside of fields and woodland. The nearest village is two minutes by car, where you will find primary schools, doctor, 2 mini supermarkets, bakers, butcher, hairdresser, hardware store, electrical & plumbing stores, pharmacy, bar, restaurant, there is also a small market twice a week. Larger towns (Bellac or Montmorillon) are about 25 minute drive. Both Limoges and Poitiers airports (Ryanair/Flybe) are within an hour.
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