This property fulfils many people’s fantasies. The approach is unspectacular and the front façade does not prepare you for the surprise: an enormous farmhouse which forms a lovely courtyard effect with re-roofed outbuildings. The garden is idyllic with plenty of space for a swimming pool.
An attractively tiled entrance hall leads off, to the left, to a formal dining room. To the right is an identical sized living room with ornate fireplace. Beyond is a large kitchen which has a handy utility room behind it. There are two double bedrooms on this level, down a corridor with built-in cupboards. There is a modern shower room and separate WC. An attractive staircase leads up to two huge dormitory-style bedrooms. There is an equally large convertible attic.
The outbuildings to the side could be converted into guest accommodation and there is a large barn beyond the house, although the asbestos roof will need to be replaced. The garden has a sun-trap terrasse, a low wall and contains well-established plants and a beautiful weeping willow tree.
The nearby town of Couhé (five minutes’ drive) has medieval ramparts leading down to the river. It also has a lovely covered market square. There are bars, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, builders’ merchants, DIY stores, tennis courts and swimming baths. Couhé offers direct access to Poitiers and Angouleme for international airports and TGV railway stations. © |
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