Character village house fully restored with its original features

• Fully renovated whilst retaining its original features
• Studio of 35 sqm included
• Large basement of 190 with great potential for converting into further living accommodation
• Garden of 100 sqm

• Bedrooms: 3
• Village
• Outbuildings

• Condition - Restored / Habitable

Character village house which has been fully restored whilst retaining the original features. Built on the former ramparts of a 12th Century pretty medieval village the house is situated on the unique village road not far from the 17th century classical church know for its Reredos carved in stone.

Formerly a Notaires residence the property offers well proportioned rooms with 3.4m high ceilings, guest studio apartment, working fireplaces in many rooms, full central heating system and garden with beautiful views of the valley and surrounding countryside.

The property is entered via the original wooden doors set in a stone arch and consists of on the Ground and 1st floor:

Entrance hall of 18m2 with painted beams and quarry floor tiles
Staircase with wrought iron balustrades leads to a central landing of 21m2 with modern terracotta tiles.

Sitting/dining room of 50m2 with original oak beams and supporting struts, 2 tall windows overlooking the village road, decorative carved wooden fireplace with plaster over-mantle and old terracotta floor tiles.

Kitchen of 17 m2 with with open fireplace, modern oak-built units , Scholtes hob and built-in oven, extractor, double sink, ancient terracotta floor tiles and 1 window overlooking the village road.

Period doors open to a small lobby with bedroom suite consisting of Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 1 adjacent bedroom :

Master bedroom of 23 m2 with exposed beams, large stone fireplace with wood burner insert and hearth, bookshelves, original sink feature, carpeted floor and south facing window overlooking the valley,

Bathroom of 11 m2 with fireplace, bath & shower, vanity basin, toilet, sliding door wardrobes,

Adjoining bedroom of 14 m2 with exposed beams, south facing glazed door with balustrade overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 3 of 21m2 with carved wooden fireplace, alcove with bookshelves, walk-in wardrobe, wooden flooring. two windows overlooking the valley,
Shower room of 5.4 with attractive tiling, walk-in shower, vanity basin, bidet and toilet.

New pine staircase leads to a large attic of 190 m2 which has been boarded, has electric and water pipes, original oak beams, great potential for converting into further living accommodation.

From entrance hall, Office area of 17 m2 with stone floor, under stairs storage cupboard and ADSL connection.

First Anti room of 10.5 m2 with stone walls and floor, beamed ceiling and alcove.

Laundry room of 18 m2 with double ceramic sink, plumbing for laundry appliances, oil tank, central heating & hot water boiler and 1 window.
Anti room of 14 m2 with beamed ceiling, stone walls and floor and 1 small window overlooking the valley.

Studio apartment of 35 m2 with chestnut wooden floor. Living area with kitchenette consisting of sink, hob, fridge and cupboards and 2 windows opening onto the garden. Bedroom area for large double bed. Shower room of 6 m2 with walk-in shower, wash basin, bidet and toilet.

Medieval stone steps lead down to the cave level with:

Cellar of 45 m2 with stone walls dating from the 13th century, two grain wells, small raised section with double door at street level and 2 small windows.

Stone steps continue via a 13th century doorway to a Games/Party room of 36 m2 with stone walls, beamed and panelled ceiling, wine cupboard, corner cement sink with water tap, ceramic tiled floor and door opening to the garden. Would be possible to build an indoor swimming pool.

Outside:

Pretty partly walled garden of approx.100 m2, on the remains of the village ramparts with stone paved patio area perfect for alfresco dining.

The garden is laid to lawn with well planted borders with a variety of plants/shrubs including Cypress, Trumpets of Jericho and Wisteria. On the boundary wall is a stone balustrade and a flight of stone steps lead down to the lower gate out to the village path.

A short distance directly below the property is an orchard area of approx 1,149 m2 beside a small stream making it an ideal place for a vegetable or flower garden.

This is an ideal property for someone who is looking to experience village life either as a permanent or holiday residence. Some furniture may be for sale by separate negotiation.

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