OFFERS ABOVE €490000. 4 bed Country House with 12m Pool and 2 bed Cottage

This imposing house is built in the traditional Charentais style, with stone walls and pantile roof. The property has been tastefully renovated and is in excellent condition, retaining many original features such as exposed oak beams and stone fireplaces typical of the region. It is ideally positioned on the edge of a peaceful village, yet is only 4km from the market town of Chalais. It sits in its own enclosed plot of 6530m², mainly parkland planted with mature trees and shrubs, and enjoys a lovely view of the village church and surrounding countryside. The superb 12m x 6m swimming pool in its own walled area adds a special ambience. The two-bedroom annexe/cottage, which has been successfully let to seasonal visitors for the past 8 years, provides a significant revenue opportunity. However it could provide extremely comfortable permanent additional family accommodation if required.  Central heating is provided by an oil-fired system, all radiators being fitted with thermostats to improve energy efficiency. Upstairs rooms and the annexe/cottage have double glazed windows. See it on Google Earth at 45deg17'43.42N 0deg01'24.75E

The ground floor of the house consists of:

Large Hall, 10.2m x 2.1m; wood floor with double glass doors leading from a tiled entrance lobby;

Lounge/Salon, 6.4m x 6.0m (38m²); with exposed oak beams, wood floor and Charentais limestone fireplace with logburning stove. Two large windows look out onto the paved terrace.

Kitchen/Living room. 6.2m x 5.9m (36.5m²); with exposed oak beams, wood/tiled floor and unusually-designed Charentaise limestone fireplace. Fitted with extensive base and wall units with solid wood facings. Gas hob and electric fan oven, and fitted dishwasher. Two large windows, and doorway to dining room.

Dining room, 6.2m x 4.8m (29.8m²); beautiful new solid chestnut floor. Glass door opens out onto wooden balcony with westerly views over the surrounding countryside.

Second Lounge (or 5th Bedroom), 3.9/4.9m x 4.7m (20.5m²); cosy winter lounge with wood burning stove, and Charentais limestone fireplace. Looks out over the large rear courtyard. Convenient internal doorway to garage.

Also on the ground floor there is a Utility room, including a shower; and a separate WC.

A beautiful craftsman-built oak staircase leads to the first floor, with separate front and rear hallways, leading to:

Master bedroom, 5.7m x 4.7m (26.6m²); exposed oak beams; built-in wardrobes; looks out over the front garden. En-suite bathroom 4.5m x 2.1m (9.2m²) with bath, vanity unit, shower cubicle and wc.

Principal Guest bedroom, 5.9/4.1m x 5.8m (26.6m²); exposed oak beams; built-in wardrobes; looks out over the front garden. En-suite 2.3m x 1.7m (3.9m²) with shower cubicle, vanity unit and wc.

Second Guest bedroom, 4.5m x 4.6m (20.6m²); exposed oak beams;  vanity unit with basin.

Bedroom 4, 5.6m x 4.6m (25.6m²); exposed oak beams.

House bathroom, 3.8m x 2.0/1.3m (5.8m²); full-size bath with hand-held shower; basin and wc. Adjacent is a heated Linen Closet.

The Lower Ground Floor has access via internal stairs or externally from the rear courtyard. It incudes the former wine cellar, and offers approximately     85m² of additional potentially habitable or commercial space.

The Annexe/Cottage is currently let to seasonal visitors, but is quite suitable for permanent year-round occupation. Full details of the property can be seen on the letting site at www.petitedaniere.iowners.net

The vast garage occupies 100m² of a former barn, and has a convenient 2.75m high entrance

There is abundant space in outbuildings for storage of wood and other materials.

The fixtures, appliances and furnishings of the cottage can be included at an agreed price.