Stunning 15th century stone farmhouse with pool

• Authentically restored, historic stone farmhouse with immense character
• Beautiful setting with orchard, park and gardens
• Small barn with new roof, offers gîte potential. Ancient four à pain, would make a wonderful summer kitchen
• Salt water swimming pool, uniquely housed in open stone barn
• Tastefully decorated and spacious accommodation on 3 floors - well finished and equipped

• Bedrooms: 4
• Rural
• Terrace
• Outbuildings
• Swimming pool
• Double glazing

• Condition - Restored / Habitable
• Roof - Good Condition
• Drainage - Septic tank
• Water - Mains
• Heating - Central heating
• Electricity - Mains

A tastefully renovated historic stone farmhouse with four bedrooms, a range of barns and a swimming pool all set in 2,500 sqm of land near the town of Châtellerault in the Vienne département of the Poitou-Charentes region of France. Unique, stunningly beautiful stone farmhouse with origins from the 15th century and grounds of 2,500 sqm. This historic property has been tastefully renovated using authentic materials and traditional methods. Set in lovely surrounding countryside, yet only 10km from Châtellerault and the A10. Ground floor accommodation Access from courtyard via medieval arched doorway, opening on to small hall with limestone floor, restored ancient oak spiral staircase. Oak beams and columbage. Sitting room (5.5m x 5.2m) Beamed ceiling and original wide oak floor. Lime washed walls. 17th century stone fireplace. French window leading to terrace. Oak door and window to courtyard. Oeuil de Bouef window. ADSL socket. Utility room WC and hand basin. Tiled floor. Plumbing for washing machine. Gas fired central heating and hot water boiler. Cupboard housing electrics. Small window. Dining room (5.5m x 4.0m) Limestone floor, oak beams, lime washed walls. Large stone fireplace with log burner. French window to terrace. Oak door and window to courtyard. Kitchen (5.7m x 3.9m) Handmade painted cupboards. Double ceramic sink, granite worktops. Island unit with stainless steel inset sink. Plumbing for dishwasher. Tommette floor, lime washed walls. Exposed oak trusses, cathedral style ceiling. French doors to courtyard. ADSL socket. First floor Tiled landing, oak beams and columbage. Master bedroom (5.8m x 5.6m). 17th century stone fireplace. Tommette floor. Exposed oak beamed ceiling. Two windows to courtyard, Oeuil de Boeuf to front. En-suite bathroom (3.4m x 2.7m) Free standing antique rolled top bath. WC and bidet, wash hand basin. Enclosed tiled power shower. Tommette floor. Oak exposed beams. Original arched window overlooking garden. Bedroom two (5.5m x 4.2m) Oak exposed beams and columbage. Wide oak floor. Window to courtyard.  Grenier floor Landing with solid oak floor and oak beams. Bedroom three (5.5m x 4.0m) Exposed oak trusses and beams, painted wood floor. Dormer window to courtyard. Bathroom (3.2m x 1.8m) White bath set in limestone tiled surround with shower over. Vanity unit with white inset sink. WC. Tiled floor. Exposed oak trusses and beams. Velux window. Exposed oak trusses. Dormer window to courtyard. Bedroom four (4.0m x 3.0m) Exposed oak trusses. Dormer window to courtyard. Outside Surrounded by rolling fields and woodland with a long drive up to the house. Large lawned garden to front with established trees, shrubs and lavender. Small orchard with apple, pear, almond, plum and cherry. Separate parking area divided by arch with roses and picket gate. A terrace overlooks the lovely gravelled garden with trees, shrubs and roses. South facing courtyard Climbing roses, vines and an olive tree set in stone surround. Lower terrace with pergola and BBQ. Steps down to garden with roses, fig tree, grape vine and garden shed. From here the garden leads up a slope to adjacent farmland with views across to the forest. Barns and outbuildings Small former stable with authentic roof recently completed, ready to convert into gite. Large open barn housing salt water swimming pool (7.5m x 3.5m) set in the original walls. Four à Pain with original stone, beautifully constructed bread oven, ready for renovation. Garage / workshop / pool house. General Mains water. Underground gas tank. Septic tank. Satellite dish. Broadband connected. Nearby villages have schools, pharmacies, doctors, bakers, butchers, cafés etc. Châtellerault (10km), has all you would expect, including shops, a modern hospital and train station (Paris 1hr 25). Airports: Poitiers 40km, Tours 70km, (Ryanair/Stanstead). Contact details For more details, photos or information please contact: John Williams at john@designconcept.plus.com

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