A Restored Stone-Built Detached Farmhouse and Barn Conversion in Deux-Sevres

A restored stone-built detached farmhouse and barn conversion in Southwest France for sale, on the edge of a small hamlet, surrounded by open countryside but only a two-minute drive to a nearby village with all conveniences. Approximately 150 square metres (excluding Garage). Approximately two hundred years old, the farmhouse and three barns have been carefully restored and integrated over time to form a single house, offering the charm of a character property, together with the convenience of modern living. If exposed stonework, pretty shutters, oak beams and log fire are what you’re looking for, then this is the house for you – but central heating, two bathrooms (one with massage shower cabin), downstairs loo, and a cuisine Américaine ensure you won’t be without all mod cons! The property comprises lounge, dining room, dining kitchen, four double bedrooms, two modern bathrooms and full-height garage, standing in a large plot of over half an acre (2,200 square metres). Two outbuildings, formerly a piggery, adjoin the garage.   Lounge opening onto dining room: 5.3m by 7.5m       insert log fire running central heating to upstairs exposed oak beams tiled floor exposed stone wall large under-stairs storage cupboard cabled for UK Freesat panneau radiator with thermostat solid beech staircase to first floor Dining Kitchen: 5.65m by 4.5m exposed beams range of base and wall units fitted oven ceramic hob extractor hood tiled floor pantry plumbed for washing machine/dishwasher   Rear hallway with tiled floor, leading to bathroom and downstairs toilet, with fully tiled staircase leading to the first floor.   Bathroom 1: 2.25m by 3.25m   white bath with shower over and white tiled bath panel safety glass shower screen white pedestal wash basin fully tiled in white over bath/shower and basin with integral mirror quality fittings electric heated towel rail with thermostat   Separate downstairs toilet:   in white, with close-coupled cistern dual flush 3/6 litres tiled floor   First Floor - 2 staircases – one at each end of a landing. Bedrooms and bathroom off the landing   Master bedroom: 5.65 by 4.5m   exposed oak beams   laminated wood flooring         central heating   Bathroom2: 2m by 2.75m   white cabine de douche comprising overhead shower, six massage heads, 6mm safety glass panel and door, integral seat. white pedestal wash basin white close-coupled WC with dual 3/6 litre flush mechanism  tiled in white with integral mirror electric heated towel rail with thermostat exposed oak beams   Bedroom2: 3.5m by 3.2m   exposed oak beam    laminated wood flooring electric heating   Bedroom3: 2.5m by 3.8m   exposed oak beam      laminated wood flooring central heating   Bedroom4: 3.2m by 3.45m   exposed oak beam      laminated wood flooring central heating   Outside The property is in good repair externally with re-pointed exposed stonework to the front and rendered stonework to the rear, and mullioned oak window frames with shutters. The oak has all been treated and the oak shutters are fully functional. The roof and guttering were replaced in 1999. There is a gravelled driveway with parking for 3-4 cars along the front façade of the house; there is also unrestricted parking on the roadway outside the property. The garage adjoins the house and is of full height, with up-and-over door, power, light, and water supply. There is a garden of over half an acre, laid mainly to lawn, with small vegetable plot, many established fruit trees – figs, cherries, plums, apples – and vines of grapes and passion fruit. Bordered by mature trees and hedging, there’s plenty of room for a swimming pool! A wooden decked area with pergola provides somewhere for alfresco dining, with grape vines planted to provide shade from the heat of the summer sun. Two outbuildings – formerly piggeries – are currently used for wood storage, but they adjoin the house and could easily be converted into an attractive summer kitchen and barbecue area. The property is flanked by fields on either side – currently three sheep on one, and crops on the other. Sunflowers are planted every two to three years and are a sight to behold! There is access onto the property from the public road outside at one end of the plot, also further access via double gates from the lane which runs at the rear of the plot. Nearby are electricity, telephone and water services in case the buyer should wish to divide the plot for a new property or properties. Services: The house is served by mains water and electricity, and there is also an old well on the property which could possibly be opened up to provide private water. Hot water provided by electric tank (new in 2001) in garage. Drainage by septic tank (new approx 10 years ago). Taxes: The taxe foncière and taxe d’habitation this year were €397 and €151 per annum respectively.

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