Large Longere with main house & three gites. You are buying a place to live that earns a livable income plus a better way of life all in one deal !!!

Just to let you know that if you google 'Les Chaumiere Campagnardes' you will see our web site that will give you futher information, more photos and virtual tours of the gites.

Set in 2.5 acres of mature garden with fruit trees, flower beds, 7.5x3.5x1.3mtres fully enclosed, solar heated swimming pool, large pond with carp, tench, roach, kio carp,rudd and gold fish. The fishing is totally private with no rights to other than the land owner. There are also no Rights of Way across our land. The grounds are surrounded on two sides by a small stream.

All the furniture, fixtures and fittings in the gites are to remain giving you the ability to arrive and commence business from day 1. Items not included in the sale are the fixtures and fittings in the main house

REDUCED: In light of the current exchange rate we are happy to reduce our asking price to 384950Euro. This price will only be until the F/EX rate climbs again so please HURRY ! Notaires fees are not included in this price but the fees will be greatly reduced as the asking price includes fixtures & fittings and these do not incur Notiares fees.

1.       You get a lot of property for the price.

2.        It has the WOW factor from the moment you enter the drive

3.        We have bookings through to August 2010

4.        Chateaubriant & surrounding area is expanding fast. New direct rail link to Nantes, new motorway connecting the North to the South, a large International Airport in Blain (only 40kms away) replacing Nantes & Rennes.

5.        Strong links locally with the tourist board and local hotels for B&B, weddings and large functions.

6.        Strong support from neighbours in our hamlet, the local village and the Mayor and his officers.

The house:-

On the ground floor is a traditional farmhouse kitchen (25m). In the kitchen are windows to the front and rear with doors at both front & rear. There is a wood burning Rayburn stove in the kitchen that will remain in situ. The Rayburn is used for heat and cooking only. Outside the rear door is a utility room that holds fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer, hot water boiler, outside toilet and wash hand basin (WHB). It is also used as a storage space.

Through the kitchen into the lounge (30m) with wood burning stove. The lounge has original tomettes and a double window to the front and double french patio doors leading to gareden and a private rear terrace and garden. The view from the lounge is up through the pagoda and out onto the garden. Also, there is an under-stairs cupboard.

The stairs lead to the upper level.

Upstairs is a large bedroom (25m) with large windows to front and double french windows leading onto a decorative metal balcony with wrought iron type table and chairs, looking out over the 2.5 acres of gardens. This room is possibly too big and can be split into 2 rooms without too much trouble. Exposed original oak beams and  A frames. This room is very high and with no height restrictions as with most conversions

To the rear of this room is an office/storage area that could be a small bedroom (14.5m)

Off the main room is a large bathroom with toilet, bidet,  WHB, shower unit and a huge Victorian cast iron bath (16m)

Throughout the main house are exposed original beams, local stone work and original door.

House is connected to ADSL.

Gite One (ground floor) :-

Large lounge (24m) and dining room. The floor is made from original tomettes (hand made terracotta tiles). Feature fireplace with wood burning stove, large mirror over fireplace, TV, video, DVD, table with 6 chairs, 4 seater & 2 seater sofas, buffet table and marble topped occasional table.

Kitchen (8.25m) with fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, large mirror, dishwasher, gas 4 ring cooker with oven and enough pots, pans, cutlery and utensils to accommodate 8 people. The kitchen floor is made of original slate flags From the kitchen is the original old oak door leading to private patio area with BBQ, outside table and 8 chairs & gazebo.

Off the kitchen is a Bathroom 1 ( 3.00m) with walk-around shower, toilet and WHB.

Bedroom 1 (13.5m) a twin room with matching twin beds, wardrobe, dresser and medium size mirror. This room could accommodate a further bed if required.

From the lounge is a stairwell made from recycled oak posts from the old barn. Leading to :-

( 1st floor) Medium sized landing with occasional table & stool.

Bedroom 2 ( 11.75m) with old double bed, sommiere and mattress. Built in wardrobe, bedside tables, dresser with stool and large ceiling to floor window looking out over bread oven.

Bedroom 3/4  ( 10.8m) with large armoire, dressing table and bedside tables. There is an arch in this bedroom that leads through into a twin room.

Bathroom 2 ( 7.00m). Shower, toilet, WHB, marble topped vanity cupboard and bookshelf.

Gite Two (ground floor) :-

You enter this gite via the original oak barn door into an open plan lounge/diner/ kitchen (36.5m). In the lounge area are a 3 seater & 2 seater settee. Feature fireplace with wood burning stove, 2 occasional tables, TV, video & DVD. The diner has a table with 6 chairs. Kitchen is fitted with a fridge, micro-wave, toaster, kettle, music centre, dish washer, gas 4 ring cooker with oven and enough pots, pans, cutlery and utensils to accommodate 6 people. This gite also has an old French chandelier and ornate mirror over fireplace.

From this room you exit via the rear door onto the terrace with gazebo, table and chairs & BBQ.

Upstairs :-

Stairs lead to a small corridor then into

Bedroom 1 ( 7.9m) with double bed, bedside table, wardrobe and occasional table. The large double window looks over the front of the house.

Bedroom 2 (10.44) with double bed, bedside tables and a very large wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 (6.6m) twin room with chest of drawers.

Finally, there is a shower room with toilet, WHB and book shelf.

Gite 3 (ground floor ) :-

You enter this property into the lounge/diner/kitchen ( 32m). In the lounge area is a 3 seater and 2 armchairs, coffee table,feature fireplace with wood burning stove. 2x occasional tables. Dining area has table with 4 chairs and a long bench.

Kitchen area has a fridge, micro-wave, toaster, kettle, dish washer, gas 4 ring cooker with oven and enough pots, pans, cutlery and utensils to accommodate 8 people.

From this room you exit via the rear door onto the terrace with gazebo, table and chairs & BBQ.

Off the lounge is a small hall with a large built-in wardrobe. To the right is a double bedroom (10.2m) and to the left Bathroom 1 (3.9m) with walk-around shower, toilet and WHB.

(The downstairs double, hall and shower room can be isolated to create a double room for B&B purposes).

Upstairs :-

Stairs lead to a landing with small table and chair.

Bedroom 1 (8.90m) with a double bed, bedside tables, large wardrobe and bookshelf.

Bedroom 2 (9.75m) with matching double bed, wardrobe wit full length mirror and bedside table. Also has bookshelf and chair. Included in the sale is the large tapestry in this room.

Bedroom 3 (6.82m) with twin beds and chest of drawers.

Bathroom 2 (3.87m) with shower, toilet and WHB

General:- there are doors connecting the whole of the 1st floor allowing you to walk through all gites without going up and down stairs on changeover days.

The original oak beams have been left exposed throughout the whole property. Main beams measure approx’ 40cm across. All beams have been treated.

The property is connected to mains water and electrics (60amp). Gas is via our 1000lt tank. Drains are into septic tanks (x2) that have recently been emptied. The septic tanks were fitted in the last 6 years and meet all current French regs’.

Pool and garden are refreshed via the well water. Well water has not been tested for drinking but our neighbours state that it was used for many a year before renovation. Well water can be tested at the local chemist for about 60Euro.

There is a possibility to purchase a part of a field to the North of the property and all of a large field to the West of the property (farmer retiring this year). If you wish to proceed with the fields then you would need to negotiate directly with the farmers regarding this matter.

We are presently running as a Gite/ BB. The French Tax Office recognise us as a Micro-Enterprise and as such we do not need to produce auditable accounts.

The Garden

The whole site is 2.5 acres. Most of the garden is set to lawn with some flower beds. There are several types of fruit trees: apple, pear, peach, cherry, sloe (for gin !) and a special type of apple tree used for making cider or eau de vie !  There is a boules court, hammock, chilling chair, summer house with ornate metal table and 4 chairs, child’s play area ( 2 x metal apparatus and 1 x wooded apparatus ), 2 x 1 m playhouse with slate roof and sand pit. There is also 2 x oak barrels and 1 x oak hogshead that will be remaining.

The Pond

The surface area of the pond is approx 400m. In the pond are Carp ( 8lb), Tench (5lb), many Roach/Rudd, a couple of Koi Carp and some goldfish up to fish finger size !

The Pool

The size of the pool is 7.5 x 3.5 and is no more than 1.3 deep. It is fully enclosed for security reasons and to reduce wind chill. There is a solar heating system, poolside shower, sun terrace, viewing area for the minders and a bleep alarm fitted on the entrance gate to advice parents gate has been opened. Also with a perimeter alarm to meet, and exceed, the current pool regs in France! Additionally, all cleaning equipment required for the pool plus any addictives/ chemicals to maintain the pool left at time of sale. Instruction on the maintenance and operation of the pool will be given.

New mosiac pattern, high quality liner fitted in May 2009 which comes with a 7 years guarantee.

Outbuildings

Shed :- 5 x 2m.  basic construction holding push bikes, mowers, garden strimmer and fishing equipment

Quiet area/outside bar:- Large double glazed window looking over the pool, dart board, separate entrance to pool area

Work shop :- approx 25m with shelving

Utility area :- approx 25m and is used for working outside and for cutting wood.

Wood store:-  2 x 2m basic structure for storing cut wood for the winter or BBQ’s. Currently there is enough wood for the 2007/8 winter.

Well :- Original well aprrox 5m deep and with an old housing. Working winding gear and pump.

Chicken coop and run with 4 chickens and 2 ducks.

Bread Oven to front of property. This structure is communal and is currently being renovated by the Commune. All that is left to be done is the roof and they hope to have it completed before the end of 2008.

Included in the sale :- (in addition to those listed above)

Web site, all current letting agent contracts, client database, all forms & documents required to run the business, a list of all local services and agents that can be of use, introductions to useful local contacts, 7 sun loungers, 4 reclining chairs, 2 tables with 6 chairs, 6 push bikes and repair equipment, gas tank (1000lt, currently holding 60%), play equipment, table tennis table, filter & pump for pool, pump for solar heating, well pump, all fire blankets ( 1 per gite), fire extinguishers (small in each gite. 2 x Water, 2 x Co2 in outside cabinet)  and smoke alarms ( 2 in each gite), all pictures/mirrors & trinkets (except those identified at time of viewing).

Not included in the sale :- Most items in the main house .

This property is being sold as a private house, but it could be used as four gites or three gites and a private house. It is currently being run as the latter for holiday accommodation and B&B. On the day of sale it is hoped to transfer all of the day to day running, bookings and good will to enable the business to have a smooth transition. We already have bookings for 2008 & 2009.

We will be staying in the area so can be called upon for advice and/or assistance. We are also happy to offer a few weekends to have the new owners to stay on site and show them all the stop cocks, fuse boxes, fosse septics, wood stowage etc etc. We will also take the new owners around the local area to show useful shops, govt offices, traders/suppliers etc etc.