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Poitou-Charente House For Sale

France
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€212,000
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Detail

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    4
    Bedrooms
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    2
    Bathrooms
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    Habitable Area
    170 m²
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    Land
    2400 m2

Key Features

  • 2 bathrooms (one on ground floor/one on 1st floor)
  • 2 dressing rooms
  • 3 bedrooms on the 1st floor
  • Attractive tiled entrance
  • Double glazing on all windows
  • Enclosed/private garden and grounds
  • Feature fireplace
  • Fully enclosed secluded garden with heritage trees
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Ground floor master bedroom
  • Heating system: heat pump (air and water)
  • Internet connected
  • Large dining/drawing room with solid oak beams
  • Large garage and workshop
  • Mezzanine with study
  • Rural/private/extremely peaceful and quiet
  • Septic tank - well-maintained roof and insulation
  • Study on 1st floor

Description

This charming 19th century country house is located in the desirable region of Poitou-Charentes, which is very popular with UK buyers. This renowned area of France appeals to those who enjoy peace of mind and are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Situated in a picturesque and rural hamlet the property is very secluded, set within private, tranquil gardens, all enclosed with an attractive old stone wall and surrounded by countryside.

This house is inviting, the rooms are filled with lots of light, are comfortable and pleasant – especially during colder months with the feature fireplace keeping the property all warm and cosy!

Although the location is very rural and secluded, there are still supermarkets, shops and local amenities available only a short distance away (between 2-12km).

Ground Floor:

A lovely tiled entrance, a large (54m2) drawing/dining room with solid oak beams and a central feature fireplace. A characterful old stone study and mezzanine. Fully equipped kitchen, downstairs master bedroom, bathroom and a separate toilet.

First Floor:

Three bedrooms (13m2/12m2/10 m2), a study, two dressing rooms, a spacious and light bathroom (10m2) and a separate toilet. All rooms on this floor have good countryside views.

Roof: Is in excellent condition and maintained yearly.

Heating System:

The property is heated using a heat pump (air and water) easily controlled by a thermostat. The Fireplace is very efficient at heating the house and is frequently used during colder months.

Garden/Grounds (2400 m2) :

Private well-maintained garden, enclosed by an attractive old stone wall, with heritage trees and surrounded by countryside. Secure car park within the grounds for several cars.

Outbuildings:

A large attached barn and workshop could offer the buyer scope for an exciting conversion opportunity to make this property their very own.

The Area – What to Do?

The house is situated in the heart of rural countryside in the desirable region of Poitou-Charentes. This area of France offers a very calm and peaceful way of life, but still has lots to do, and see, in and around this captivating region. Such as, to name a few:

Nature:

  • Easy access to beautiful and picturesque Atlantic beaches. The popular resorts of Royan, La Rochelle and Ile de Ré all offer 400 km of unspoilt fine sandy beaches.
  • Just a 45-minutes drive away are the spectacular man-made canals of Marais Poitevins, also famously known as “Green Venice”. This intertwined canal system covers 112,000 hectares of preserved and beautiful landscape, all lined with picturesque villages nestled around the Mervent-Vouvant forest.

History and Culture:

  • Plenty of Romanesque architecture, churches and heritage sites (Cathedral of Poitiers, Abbey of Saint-Savin, Saint-Pierre Cathedral of Angouleme, etc…)

Leisure and Sport: 

  • Futuroscope Theme Park.
  • Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Football, Rugby are all nearby.

Access Routes:

  • Pierre et Marie Curie underground station is just a 2-min walk from the apartment and only a 20-minuite journey into the centre of Paris.
  • Direct access to Motorways A4 (East) and A6 (South)
  • Soon, direct underground to Orly International Airport (line 14)

Updated on September 19, 2018 at 3:27 pm

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Anne Bastid

Anne Bastid

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  • +44 (0)7942 393 962 (UK), +33 (0) 681 299 713 (FR)
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