Charming 14th Century Convent with Bed & Breakfast

Property Description

Carmes is a magnificent 14th Century ancient convent for sale and is situated in the historical village of Mortemart. Mortemart is officially one of the Plus Beaux Villages De France (Most attractive villages in France). You can't help but be charmed by the detailed restoration and classical French style found through-out the property, there are also many original features dating back to the time of it's construction.

Carmes offers over 950 square meters of indoor space over three floors with 3 en-suite double rooms and 1 en-suite family room. There is also a large private apartment, part of which is inside the beautiful tower section located at the far end of the property, it contains another 2 bedrooms, 1 shower room and a large lounge & dining area.

Outside there is a 450 meter squared private walled garden complete with fish pond as well as back garden and driveway for private parking. At the end of the drive is a large sturdy double height hangar. The courtyard area surrounding the tower has an ancient dual archway which leads through to the main square of Mortemart. The are countless things to discover inside and outside of Carmes.

Carmes is located 38 kilometres from Limoges in the Haute Vienne department of central west France. Limoges Airport has connections to the U.K, with Ryanair and Flybe and in the summer months, British Airways flies to London Gatwick.

The house is presently a part time B&B, but is still a home for the most part of the year. Mortemart itself is a popular stop off point for many tourists, either to break their long drive, or to visit the surrounding countryside. Oradour-Sur-Glane is is around 16 kilometres away and considered a major tourist attraction here in France.

Ground Floor
Entrance Hall & Staircase - 26 m²
Toilet - 2 m²
Dining Room - 25 m²
Kitchen Lounge - Kitchen 35 m²
Office - 17 m²
Cellar - 80 m²
Ancient Entrance - 23 m²
Tower Entrance - 15 m²
Store Room - 5 m²
Workshop - 54 m²

First Floor
Bedroom One - En-suite - 27 m²
Bathroom - 5 m²
Mezzanine Lounge - 27 m²
Hallway - 30 m²
Bedroom Two - 17 m²
Bedroom Three - En-suite - 28 m²
Bedroom Four - En-suite - 23 m²
Bedroom Five - En-suite - 17 m²
Laundry Room - 12 m²

Apartment
Bedroom Six - 16 m²
Walk-in Wardrobe - 8 m²
Shower Room - 8 m²
Mezzanine Lounge - 18 m²
Staircase 3 leading to Attic - 8 m²

Tower
Lounge / Dining Room - 43 m²
Bedroom Seven - 25 m²

Third Floor
Tower Attic - 80 m²
House Attic - 290 m²

Outside
Walled Garden - 450 m²
Fish Pond
Courtyard Area - 70 m²
Hangar & Store Room - 80 m²
Back Garden / Driveway - 185 m²
Parking Parking - 6 Cars

Services
Mains Drainage
Mains Electric
Pellet Wood Burner
Central Heating
Broadband Internet - 15 mBit

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Carmes is for sale privately. If you are interested in seeing the property then please contact us on here or visit our website http://www.mortemartproperty.com