French Properties, Property in France, Gites, Gite Complexes, for Sale

The cottages (total 320 m²) are completely renovated, former stone farmhouses grouped around a courtyard, and are situated on the outskirts of a small hamlet. The houses have spacious and comfortable living quarters with many original features such as open fireplaces, heavily beamed rooms and exposed stonework. All cottages have open fireplaces, electrical heating units and terraces with garden.

Two of the three houses (A and B) can easily be merged into one house, which then gives a habitable space of 200 m². The ensemble comes with 1150 m² of ground and parking space and offers flexibility in its use. It could be ideally suited for 2 or 3 couples who are looking for a second home in the same location. House A can also serve as permanent residence with the other cottages as houses for visiting guests or as gîtes to be let.

Cottage A (125 m²)

This beautiful, authentic cottage was entirely restored in 2000 and offers lots of light, space and comfort. Downstairs is a very spacious, tiled living room with stone fireplace with antique mantelpiece and an open kitchen/dining area. Opposite the bathroom with shower and WC is a bedroom with a double and single bed with own entrance to the terrace. Upstairs there are two very spacious bedrooms (a double and a twin-bedded) and an extra bathroom with bath and shower and toilet. The house is specially suited for disabled people. There is a piece of land of 500 m², opposite the terrace. To be sold fully furnished.

Cottage B (75 m²)
On the ground floor of this cosy cottage there is a spacious living room with a tiled floor, a fireplace with mantelpiece and a large kitchen/dining room. Upstairs there is one large double bedroom and another twin bedded bedroom, separated by a bathroom with bath, shower and WC. This house has a large garden with many plants and a beautiful nut tree. To be sold furnished.

Cottage C (120 m²)
This characteful cottage offers a spacious tiled living room with stone fireplace and a large, open plan kitchen/dining room. On the first floor you will find a romantic double bedroom, two twin-bedded bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, bath and a separate WC (also renovated in 2000). A large terrace and garden offer great views over the surrounding landscape. To be sold furnished.

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THE PROPERTIES

All houses are in excellent condition and well maintained. Renovations have been executed in the typical Périgourdine style using many original materials. Most of the furniture and equipment have been renewed IN the last years and are included in the purchase price. All cottages are ready to move into, with no major work to be done.

THE BUSINESS

For the past few years the houses have been let successfully in the summer period (14 weeks as average per house). Further details on request.

LOCATION

The ensemble is situated in a lovely and peaceful valley of the Périgord Vert, only 2,5 km from the town of Mareuil-sur-Belle, halfway between the historic cities of Angoulême and Périgueux. Also nearby are the picturesque medieval towns of Brantôme and Bourdeilles and the market town of Ribérac. The surroundings offer many activities and places of interest. There are six 18-holes golf courses within easy reach. Within a 90 minute drive there are 3 international airports and the TGV runs from Bordeaux to Paris.

PRICE WAS: 465,000 Euros (including agency fees)
PRICE NOW: 395,000 Euros (including agency fees)

Ref: MPVS/325