4 Bed 3Bath 1736 Farmhouse/Barn Conversion

Property Description

Summary
A beautifully presented traditional stone farmhouse/ barn of 200 sqm, built around 1736, has been carefully renovated with an eye for quality and detail, providing French charm and all modern amenities. This conversion comfortably accommodates eight, having four double bed-rooms, two en-suite and two sharing a large family bathroom.

Location
Local Attractions:
- Marais Poitevin Regional Park: A must-see wetland area known as "The Green Venice," ideal for boat trips and nature walks.
- La Rochelle: A historic coastal city with a beautiful harbour, seafood restaurants, and an aquarium.
- Puy du Fou: One of France's top attractions featuring historical re-enactments, epic shows, and family-friendly fun.
- Niort: A nearby town famous for its old town market, medieval architecture, and relaxed atmosphere.

Access
In a small village just 5km from the market town of Lezay and Ste Soline with leisure lake and just 8km fromthe N10 at Chaunay. The property is located 40 minutes from Poitiers which has main line train link to Paris with a journey time of less than 2 hours. Poitier airport has direct flights operated by Ryanair to Stanstead and Edinburgh airports, as well as Lyon and Montenegro.

Interior
Enter into the heart of the home - the fully fitted breakfast kitchen with original fireplace and double sided wood burner, tiled floor, window and door to the front, beams, exposed stone walls, feature bull's eye window and potagere, stairs up to the first floor and the kitchen has a good range of fitted cupboards, double oven, hob, extractor and central island unit. To the right is the dining room with window to the front, tiled floor, exposed stone walls and beams. To the left of the kitchen is the cosy sitting room with arched French doors to the front, wood floor, double sided woodburning stove on stone hearth open to kitchen, and ceiling beams WC with hand wash basin. Doubledoors lead through to the second spacious lounge which has wood floor, window and arched door to the front, beams bespoke oak staircase to the first floor.
The first floor is serviced by two separate staircases that each gives access to two bedrooms. From the
second lounge the stairs lead to a landing area with velux window and large walk in airing cupboard. Master bedroom has two windows to the front, exposed beams and A frame, en-suite bathroom has fully tiled walls, velux, bath with shower over, wc and vanity sink. Bedroom 2 has window to the front and exposed beams, en-suite shower room with sink plus a separate wc with handwash basin.
The stairs from the kitchen rise to another landing area with velux window. Bedroom 3 has a window to the front, exposed stone walls and beams. Bedroom 4 has window to the front and exposed stone walls. Family bathroom has a window to the front, exposed stone walls, beams and has a bath with shower over, wc and sink and bidet. All bathrooms to the 1st floor bathrooms also benefit from heated towel rails.
The house offers solid wood double glazing throughout, electric radiators, wooden shutters, electric velux roof windows and quality oak internal doors.

Exterior
-The courtyard garden is walled and has a gravelled driveway for parking, screened dining area, lawn and islow maintenance. Just a few metres down the drive is a separate lawned garden with stone walls, perfect fora swimming pool or vegetable garden.
- Outdoor Space: Patio and BBQ setup, ideal for dining or simply soaking up the tranquillity.
- Private parking spaces ensures easy access.

Revenue Generation
This is a great opportunity to own a second home that generates significant income which more than covers the costs of ownership. Since 2021 the property has been a second home and let out as a Gite. In the last three years the average income has been in excess of €20,000 per year. It is set up to a high standard and fully equipped to provide a quality holiday rental proposition and consistently receives glowing 4.8 verified reviews.