This is an exceptional property, combining the grandeur of a maison de maitre with the warmth of a farmhouse. There are lots of outbuildings, tranquillity and plenty of land, but it is also less than a minute’s walk to a bar/restaurant and other basic amenities. You can admire the views – and a wonderful chestnut tree (the second picture) – from the fabulous new conservatory/living room.
The flagstone hall is imposing and sets the tone. The flagstones continue into the large kitchen with a charantaise fireplace. There is a bathroom beyond, which doubles up as a utility room. The formal dining room has the original floorboards and a fireplace. The first living room leads into a second which has been imaginatively created in the form of a conservatory. Stone steps go down to a wine cellar, while a staircase leads up to a library (a grand bedroom if you so wish). There are two further bedrooms on this floor, one of which is huge, and a family bathroom. A wide landing is currently used as a sewing room. The second floor of the main house is 80m² of open plan space, with exposed beams, a new wood floor and fully insulated: more bedrooms, a vast office or playroom?
The formal garden is behind the house, while in front the collection of outbuildings creates a courtyard. To the side is a four acre field, with that chestnut tree and open views of countryside.
The pretty village has a bar/restaurant, post office, infant school and general store. The RN10 offers access to an international airport within half an hour. Ten minutes away is the riverside town of Couhé, with nine restaurants, supermarkets, DIY store, artisan shops and a pavement café culture. © |
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