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Jacwood Estates French Properties
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** MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION **
Ref: DJB/2566B
Gite complex 2
Sunnier SW France – POITOU-CHARENTES – Charente Maritime
ATLANTIC BEACHES ONLY ABOUT 45 MINUTES’ DRIVE
In an area enjoying a microclimate creating the second sunniest region of France
In gentle Cognac country in the heart of Val des Pays de Saintonge
Surrounded by lush countryside and situated just above the river Boutonne
15 minutes walk from the centre of a popular market town
5 minutes by car to the A10 autoroute and 10 minutes to the train station
3.5 hours to nearest ferry port at St Malo
Excellent airport connections from Poitiers & Angouleme (1hr), La Rochelle (1.75hrs)
Tours (1.5hrs), Bordeaux (1.25hrs) and Nantes (1.75hrs)
ESTABLISHED COURTYARD DEVELOPMENT OF 7 COTTAGES WITH A LAUNDRY ROOM
GROUPED AROUND A SWIMMING POOL
Sleeping a total of about 40 people
A superb investment opportunity - 10% Rental Guarantee.
British vendor offers a notarised guarantee for the first year,
of rental income turnover equivalent to 10% of agreed net vendor purchase price
Part exchange considered with UK property, subject to valuation
RESIDENTS WILL BENEFIT FROM THE USE OF AN ADJACENT SEPARATELY OWNED & MANAGED
LEISURE, FITNESS & SQUASH CENTRE
A rare opportunity to acquire a HASSLE-FREE business with growth potential
Established in 1993 with excellent rental track record
Further details available to seriously interested parties
This property is also for sale with a Farmhouse and a further 9 gites, reference DJB/2566 (click ref. to view)
Alternatively, the Farmhouse and 9 gites are for sale separately, Gite complex 1, DJB/2566A (click ref. to view)
     
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The property benefits from …. Adjoining private Leisure, Fitness & Squash Centre, owned by the vendors, with heated indoor/outdoor pool, spa bath, games room, squash courts, fitness gym, table tennis plus … Bistro & Bar seating 30 indoors and 40 under a covered terrace. Function room 110m2 seating 80 to 100. To see photos of these facilities click here.
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The property forms part of what was originally a Benedictine farm estate, with traditional stone barns securely grouped together within high stone walls, surrounded by lush countryside and situated just above the south bank of the river Boutonne, described in Winston Churchill’s memoirs as "the most beautiful river in France". Situated on the same latitude as La Rochelle, the property benefits from a well-documented micro-climate, making it officially "the second sunniest region of France". The property is private, but not secluded, being only 5 minutes by car from the A10 autoroute and within easy walking distance of a popular town with historic buildings, tree-lined squares with bustling cafés, traditional restaurants, chic shops and weekly open and covered markets.
THE COURTYARD COTTAGES - GITE COMPLEX 2
A self-contained courtyard ensemble, forming the southern part of the estate, comprising a delightful converted stone pigeonnier and 6 terraced cottages sleeping a total of 40 people, with operator’s Laundry/Service room. The complex was created in 2000 beneath an original XVIIc stone hangar, and combines the charm of old beams and stone walls with the advantages of modern building and design techniques. All the cottages are comprehensively furnished and equipped, with fully fitted kitchens with dishwashers, washing machines and electric central heating. The majority of the properties measure about 7.2m x 4.6m, on two floors, and have the same open plan layout throughout. The cottages all overlook the swimming pool. A new owner could live in the largest of these cottages, which could be extended if required.
SWIMMING POOL – a fenced outdoor pool 14.5m x 6m including paddling pool
The owners and guests of this extensive property will benefit from unrestricted access to, but not ownership of ….
THE LEISURE, FITNESS & SQUASH CENTRE This club, central to the estate, is housed in an immense XVII stone barn with a floor area exceeding 450m2. Games room with pool table, air hockey, table football, video games etc. Fitness Gym; 2 Squash Courts; 2 Table Tennis Tables; Changing rooms leading to … Indoor/Outdoor all year round heated Swimming Pool 14.5m x 6m including the paddling pool area. Heated Spa Bath. The 225m2 pool area is covered by a full height sliding glazed enclosure, enabling use in virtually all weathers.
THE RESTAURANT Part of the Leisure Centre, seating 30 indoors and 40 under a covered terrace, with double doors to a large stone barn, converted to create a delightful function room 110m2 and seating 80-100. This area is suitable for seminars, residential courses, wine tasting, parties, courses etc and is often used by the current owners for such purposes, as well as for hosting art and photographic exhibitions.
THE LAND All properties have access to the walkways across the entire estate which covers 3.66 hectares, allowing protected access to the park and river at the bottom of the estate.
To see photos of these facilities click here.
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LAND
This property sits on about 0.25 acre of land. There is a courtyard with individual patio areas in front of each gite, plus a communal garden and the swimming pool area.
REASON FOR SALE
To the east of the estate is a separate 8 acre meadow. This area is being developed by the vendors, who are creating a new home for themselves and a residential park with attractive eco-friendly holiday homes for owner-occupation. This project is an ambitious and challenging undertaking in its own right, so the vendors have decided that the time is right to divest themselves of the two existing Gite complexes.
RENTAL TRACK RECORD
Established rental track record, although the owners virtually cease business activity out of season, preferring instead to tour with and support their children, who both play squash at international level. Further details available to seriously interested parties.
LOCATION
Further to the information at the beginning of this description, here are some more details about the location of this property :
By car - 6 ½ hrs from Calais, 5 ½ hrs from Roscoff, Cherbourg or Dieppe, 5 hrs from Le Havre, 4 ½ hrs from Caen and 3 ½ hrs from St Malo.
** MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION **
PRICE WAS: 787,500 Euros (including agency fees)
PRICE NOW ONLY: 695,000 Euros (including agency fees)
This property is also for sale with a Farmhouse and a further 9 gites, reference DJB/2566 (click ref. to view)
Alternatively, the Farmhouse and 9 gites are for sale separately, Gite complex 1, DJB/2566A (click ref. to view)
Ref: DJB/2566B
Gite complex 2
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