4 Bedroom detached house with lovely views and which stands on a plot of 2556 sqm (0.63 acres) with far reaching views over countryside, mainly laid to lawn with several fruit trees (cherry, peach, pear, plum and apple) there are also hazelnut trees and an established walnut tree. From Spring-time through to the end of autumn the gardens are bathed in sunshine all day.
The ground floor is fully tiled, whilst the upstairs has original floor boarding throughout, except for the newly refitted bathroom which has a tiled floor and part tiled walls and is equipped with a white bath, WC, hand basin and a fully enclosed multi function shower. There is a new white WC in the separate toilet, which also has a tiled floor and part tiled walls. Fully fitted kitchen with beams above, has several eye level and base units providing plenty of storage space. There is an integrated electric oven with gas hob and hood above. Also in the kitchen is a wood burning stove. There is a larder cupboard off the kitchen. Heating and hot water is via oil or woodburning stove. Hot water can also be supplied independently by a gas boiler. The reception room/dining room also has beams and a large impressive open fireplace with an original wooden beam above. The room is more than large enough for a table and chairs. The stairs lead off from the reception room. The large main lounge with beams above runs from the front to the back of the house.
The main drive leads to a large hangar (power and light connected) and there's a well (ideal for using to water the gardens but not suitable for drinking) and fruit trees in the side garden, there are lovely views from the side and main gardens. There is a wood store next to the hangar. A new 12m x 8m pool with an automatic cleaning robot, and an electric pool cover was installed in 2007. The pool is a salt water type, so no nasty Chlorine or other chemicals to worry about. There is a new 8ft x 6ft shed housing the pool pump, filter and controls and providing storage space.
The house is situated at the edge of a hamlet, a few minutes from the nearest village (Saint-Christophe) which has a small shop, restaurant/hotel, post office and Mairie. This is an ideal location for fishermen as there are plenty of lakes close by and paths for walkers. There is another small village, Lesterps, which is 10 minute’s drive away, this has a butchers, restaurant, and village shop. For extensive shopping, the towns of Saint Junien and the popular town of Confolens are approximately 20 – 25 minutes drive. Confolens is renowned for its festivals. The River Vienne runs through the town and there is a Canoe and Kayak Club. The town of Chabanais is also around 25 minutes drive. All 3 towns have several supermarkets, restaurants, bars, doctors, dentists, hospital, vets, a post office, in fact everything you will need.
There are beams, a cellar, a wine storage room, a loft, outbuildings, a garage; oil central heating & woodburning stove; septic tank for toilet waste and remainder on mains drainage; new bathroom and additional separate toilet; far reaching views over countryside; ADSL; new 8m x 4m swimming pool.
There is an 18-hole golf course in Saint Junien and a 9-hole golf course at Blond. Also, there is a fishing lake and a designated swimming lake in fairly close proximity. Limoges Airport is only 30 minutes drive, and there are other airports at La Rochelle, Angouleme, Poitiers and Bordeaux, all with flights to and from the UK. Finally, The Charente region is reported to be the second sunniest area in France!
ROOM SIZES :
Reception/Dining Room – 33 sqm
Lounge – 25 sqm
Kitchen – 25 sqm
Bedroom 1 – 14 sqm
Bedroom 2 – 14 sqm
Bedroom 3 – 14 sqm
Bedroom 4/Study (‘L’ shaped ) – 12 sqm
where
sqm = square metres.
OWNERS DETAILS :
Mr & Mrs JH & SM Gentry
Le Queroy
16420 Saint Christophe
Charente
Tel :
05 45 71 38 14
E-mail :
James.gentry@orange.fr© |
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