Le Grand Moulin

• Charming recently renovated 8 bedroomed large family home/Chambres D'Hotes in the heart of Charente Maritime.
• Swimming pool set in sun-drenched courtyard together with many additional amenities.
• Tranquil location within close proximity to village boulangerie, Post Office, convenience store & bar and only 10 mins from small town with supermarkets, gift shops, cafes, boulangeries, etc..
• Large 2 storey barn offering potential for further conversion.
• Conveniently situated for access to superb beaches, airports, road & rail networks.

• Bedrooms: 8
• Rural
• Village
• Balcony
• Terrace
• Outbuildings
• Swimming pool
• River
• Double glazing

• Condition - Restored / Habitable
• Roof - Good Condition
• Drainage - Septic tank
• Water - Mains
• Heating - Fireplace / Stove
• Electricity - Mains

LE GRAND MOULIN
A STUNNING SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME
WITH CHAMBRES D'HOTE & SWIMMING POOL
FOR SALE
IN CHARENTE MARITIME

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a spacious and charming family home, incorporating a wealth of original features - both internally and externally - including wood flooring, beams, coving, pillars and some exposed stone walls, whilst outside there are wine cuves and a roof tower. At present we operate a Chambres d'hote business under the same roof, with separate entrances for family and guests. The presence of a sizeable barn within the courtyard area presents a wonderful opportunity to further extend this excellent property's potential.

The entrance to the property contains a large block-built barn, partly enclosed, a parking area for 5 cars and a petanque court. A charming tranquil stream runs through this part of the property around the courtyard and house which are reached by crossing a bridge. Within the courtyard there is a 2 storey barn with development potential, a summer house with summer kitchen, seating area with sofas and a pool table, 2 changing/storage rooms with windows overlooking the river, a BBQ area and the swimming pool. Attractive wooden fencing forms the boundary and is bordered by an area planted with shrubs and a small lawn. A wooden bridge leads to a delightful grassed seating area with wooden fencing, overlooking adjacent fields - an ideal spot for watching wildlife, including our pair of black swans, kingfishers and other frequently visiting wildlife. We are set amidst fields of vineyards and sunflowers, with cognac and pineau producers nearby in the surrounding countryside.

French doors lead from the courtyard to the guest areas. On the ground floor of the guest accommodation is a spacious attractive lounge with dining area, featuring a very effective free-standing wood burning stove. Split level wood flooring separates the sitting and dining areas. Leading from this room is a stairway up to 4 double guest bedrooms all with superb en suite facilities – state of the art shower cubicles, w.c.s and vanity units. Beyond the guest rooms a door opens onto a corridor leading to 2 private double bedrooms and shower room. These rooms feature beamed ceilings, coving, original wood flooring and casement windows overlooking the picturesque front garden with a view of our orchard and vegetable garden. The stunning beamed tower is accessed from this corridor and has the potential to be developed into perhaps a private music room or studio.

From the courtyard another set of double French doors lead into a small characterful bar with exposed wall & beams and doors leading to the guest sitting room, the utility room and a corridor leading to the owner's private accommodation. Off the corridor is a bathroom with bath, shower and vanity unit, a bedroom/study, a toilet with hand basin and the large well-appointed French style beamed kitchen. A door from the kitchen leads into a charming Salon with plastered ceiling, coving, ceiling rose, original wood flooring and casement window. This room overlooks the sheltered enclosed front garden, which is accessed from the kitchen, having original railings and gate leading to the road.

The master bedroom is reached from the corridor by private stairway which reaches a small landing with built in wardrobe. The en suite bathroom features a jacuzzi bath. The spacious bedroom is adjoined by an enclosed balcony with sliding glass doors and railing overlooking the courtyard and swimming pool. From the balcony a door leads into a loft area at present used for storage but with potential for development into an additional bedroom, and it has a stairway leading down to a workshop/garage with double doors opening onto the courtyard. Beneath the balcony is a charming open-fronted terrace ideal for al fresco dining & relaxation.

Throughout the house all windows and doors are double glazed. The outdoor buildings, the grounds and the house are all in excellent condition, and must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Approximately 20 minutes drive from Saintes, Cognac and St Jean d'Angely, the property delivers the best of both worlds in terms of peaceful location and close proximity to all necessary amenities and facilities with convenient access to airports, autoroutes, rail links and the delightful coastal regions.

Le Grand Moulin is situated approximately .5km between the 2 small peaceful rural villages of Aujac and Authon. Aujac has an excellent primary school and boulangere and it's neighbouring village of Authon has a Post Office, small convenience store and bar. Local markets operate in many of the nearby towns and villages. Supermarkets, garden centre, gift shops, vets and shops servicing all other necessities can be found in Matha (approx 7kms) with commerce, hypermarkets and larger shops within easy reach at Saintes, Cognac and St. Jean. Numerous excellent restaurants are to be found within a short drive and the coast, with it's beautiful sandy beaches at Royan, is only approximately 1 hour by car. There are many places of interest to visit within the area including the Cognac distilleries, Roman architecture, various chateaux, Rochefort, the Zoo at La Palmyre, La Rochelle, Isle de Re, Bordeaux (approx 1 ¾ hrs drive), and Futuroscope at Poitiers. There are golf and horse riding opportunities nearby and boats can be hired on the River Charente. The area is ideal for walking and cycling.

ACCESS from the Channel ports

BY ROAD : The property is 4.5 hours driving time from St Malo, 5 hours from Caen and about 6 hours from Cherbourg. Except for Cherbourg, all these ports are served by motorway-standard roads all the way to St. Jean d'Angely just 20 mins away.
BY AIR : low-cost airlines fly to La Rochelle (1 hour) and Poitiers (75 minutes).
Many airports operate scheduled flights to Bordeaux (90 minutes by car).
BY RAIL : The TGV high speed train stops at Angouleme (45 minutes by car) making the journey from Paris less than 3 hours and thus providing easy access from London either via Paris or Lille.

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