Sweet Garden Cottage with a Convertible Barn Near St Benoit du Sault

Property Description

Summary
Sick of ploughing through websites of run down French properties needing full renovations and major make overs? I was too, well, look no further. Buying Bijoux is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a turn key, south facing, garden cottage in central France. Located in the beautiful French Lake District known as ‘Hidden France’ the region enjoys a moderate micro climate and whilst summers are balmy, winters are dry and crisp. This two bed cottage with a barn near La Brenne, a National park in Dept. 36, offers unspoiled countryside and a ‘slice’ of real France at an affordable price. If you want rental potential, a barn to renovate, or a perfect holiday cottage in rural France look no further.

Location
Many of the lakes offer water sports at Lake Eguzon, man made beaches on the Creuse river provide safe bathing with water slides and waterside recreation centres. There is cycling, bird watching, fishing, guided walks, farmers’ markets, woodland trails and historical sites all nearby. Wildlife is abundant in the area, wild boar, red squirrels, birds of prey all visit this undiscovered region of ‘Hidden France’. Gargilesse is minutes away, famed for its winding route de George Sands which follows the meandering river Creuse from Argenton. It is an artisan village bursting with character and boasts a chateaux, two good hotels, and various shops restaurants. It is a Netflix location and listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages.

Access
Bijoux is located between Argenton sur Creuse (13 km) the nearest major town with a supermarket and a direct rail link to Paris three times a day and St. Benoit du Sault a Medieval town. The TGV high speed train is 45 km away. The nearest airport of Limoge 50 km away. Poitier and Tours airports also cover the area and Bijoux is an easy drive accessible off the A20 motorway, a major central road link through France.

Interior
Bijoux is a south facing, two bed semi detached cottage, it boasts a new kitchen and bathroom with a lovely level garden and storage shed. The new bathroom has a shower cubicle and a new bath with a separate WC. It is plumbed for a washing machine. The loft is fully insulated. The new kitchen is fully fitted and open plan. The master bedroom is off the living room and the second bedroom has a mezzanine floor of 5 m2 which can provide sleeping space and use as a study in the room below. There are various configurations of the living space. The loft has good head height for living room space if further conversion is an option.

Exterior
The garden has a stone built storage shed which can house gardening tools, patio furniture, bikes, lawnmower etc. The garden of 1486 m2 is serviced by a quaint water well providing free water for a veg patch/ potage. The barn is at the end of the lane 100 m2 in size. It has planning for conversion or can be used for storage. Bijoux is perfect for a holiday home, letting out or full time living. The choice is yours.

Additional Details
Master bedroom 10 m2,
study 8 m2,
mezzanine 5 m2,
barn 100 m2,
dining kitchen 20 m2,
bathroom 5 m2.
Land 1486m2.