PRICE REDUCTION

Ref: MCH/369

 

Sunnier SW France – POITOU-CHARENTES – Deux-Sèvres

In a quiet rural location, nearest neighbour about 500m away

Nearest towns Parthenay and Bressuire, each 20 mins drive

Rail links at Poitiers (40 mins) for TGV to Paris

Nearest airports at Poitiers (40 mins), La Rochelle (1.25 hours), Angers (1.5 hours)

 

A SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE WITH 2 GITES, IN 5+ HECTARES OF LAND

Could suit those with equestrian and other livestock interests

The property adjoins a quiet country lane and it is possible to ride out without using public roads

 

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Spacious House with about 235m2 of living space

Two Gites, both with 1 Bedroom, in newly converted Barn

A range of large Outbuildings suitable for stables, kennels etc.

Land of over 12 acres with possibility of more

 

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THE HOUSE - Ground floor

Kitchen (20m²) - Tiled floor, wooden ceiling, oak fitted units with tiled worktops, gas hob, electric oven, plumbing for dishwasher

Back kitchen (16.8 m²) - Timber panelled walls, range of kitchen units, sink and drainer, currently used as an office with broadband connection, back door leading to patio

Lounge (26.2 m²) - Tiled floor, corner insert wood burning fire, TV point, telephone

Dining room (13.7 m²) - Tiled floor, French doors leading to front of house, open wooden staircase leading to upper floor

Bedroom 1 (26.8 m²) - Parquet flottant flooring. Ensuite shower room (8 m²) with half tiled walls, shower, bidet, 2 basins, tiled floor

WC - Accessed from ensuite shower room and from corridor

Store room/wine store

Laundry room - Plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble drier

Boiler room - Leading into storage/barn area and access to outbuildings

Mezzanine lounge area (17.8 m²) - Exposed beams, views overlooking fields to front of property, linoleum flooring

Bedroom 2 (13 m² with a further 5.2 m² with restricted headroom) - Parquet flottant flooring, fitted wardrobe, storage cupboard

Bedroom 3 (11.3 m² with a further 5.2 m² with restricted headroom) - Parquet flottant flooring, storage cupboard, TV point

Bedroom 4 (20 m²)

Bathroom (10.4 m²) - Tiled floor, bathroom with shower above, fitted vanity units, 2 basins, velux window

At the rear of the property there are two newly built apartments in a barn conversion. These are at present fully furnished and attract a rental income (2 star Gites de France rating) for sheepdog training courses and dog-friendly holidays. The ground floor is tiled, the upper floor and staircase are varnished wood. The apartments are heated from the house oil-fired central heating system but have a separate hot water tank. The sale price includes all equipment and furnishings. Each apartment comprises:

Living area with corner Kitchen (36 m²) - Double sink and drainer, gas cooker, range of cupboards and worktops, TV point.

Bedroom (24 m²)

Bathroom (6 m²) - Washbasin, tiled shower, toilet, electric extractor fan

Patio area - shared between the two apartments

Large inside Barn/storage area (82 m²)

Outside WC with hand basin

Garage - Four purpose built kennels in garage area

Two former Cowsheds (each 43 m²) - suitable for conversion to stables or other animal use, tack room etc.

There are gardens to the front and side of the house with mature trees, a pond and a vegetable garden, and there is also a patio area 36m2 with barbecue at the side of the house. The property is accessed via electronic entrance gates, and there are three decorative lampposts in the garden.

The land is currently divided into two fields which total 5.46 hectares (over 12 acres, 50,000m2). The land is accessed from a parking area at the back of the property and comprises well-maintained pasture land, at present grazed by a small flock of sheep. There is stock proof fencing and natural water sources are available in both fields. There is also a small woodland area opposite the house on the other side of the road. The property adjoins a quiet country lane and out riding is possible without using public roads.

A further 3 hectares situated on the opposite side of the access lane will be available in July 2010, when the previous owner wishes to sell the land. He has given written agreement that the present owners of the property may purchase this land and a similar arrangement could be made on behalf of the prospective purchaser. The land is currently rented from the landowner.

- Security lighting

- Double glazed upvc windows on front and back elevations

- Septic tank newly installed 2008

- Oil-fired central heating

- Mains water and electricity

The property is in a good state of decoration throughout and there are no major works required. Please note that all measurements are approximate.

TAXE HABITATION – 365 Euros in 2008.