4 Bed Manor House & 3 Bed Cottage, Tulle, Correze

Property Description

Surrounded by beautiful parkland, this 4 bed manor house and 3 bed cottage has a swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and a lovely large sunny terrace.  With a successful lettings track record, it is the perfect place for large family gatherings all year as well as the potential to generate an income, particularly in the summer months.

The property will comfortably accommodate 12 people in the main house and 6 in the cottage and there is with plenty of space for everyone to make themselves at home.  There is a total 402m2 habitable space, spread across the two properties.  Here’s the layout:

Main House

Ground floor:

Oak front doors open onto large entrance hall that runs through the house and dictates the flow of the living space
Dining room with high ceilings, large windows and a stone fire place
Sitting room with 18th century stone fireplace
Large fully equipped kitchen with island dining area.
Pantry
WC

Lower ground floor:

The caves that house the washer, dryer, freezer, a large pantry and, of course, plenty of space to stock the all important wine.

Oak stairs to the First floor:

Spacious landing area
Bedroom 1 with dressing room and  en suite bathroom
Bedroom 2 with en suite bathroom

Second floor:

Bedroom 3 - a large luxury suite with en suite bathroom and sitting area
Bedroom 4 - another large luxury suite with ensuite bathroom and sitting area
Both suites are large enough to accommodate a family.

The cottage

The cottage is not simply a little outbuilding in the garden, this is a second house, entirely independent of the main house and is large enough to accommodate 6 people comfortably.  A traditional stone building, it has been beautifully renovated with modern create comforts.  The open plan living spaces with concrete floors and high ceilings feel very bright and spacious.

Ground floor:

Open plan living area includes the following areas:
Dining area
Sitting area
Office area
Ground floor bedroom 1 with ensuite bathroom
Ground floor bedroom 2
Bathroom

First floor (open loft style):

Fully equipped Kitchen with doors to terrace area
Dining area
Bedroom 3 with shower room
WC

Lower ground floor:

A garage
Plant room that houses the pellet burner that powers the heating in the cottage

Outside:

Iron gates open onto the private driveway that leads down to a parking area that is easily big enough for 7-8 cars.  The grounds cover 8250m2, an area of just over 2 acres, that is populated with lovely mature trees.  It is a haven for wildlife, particularly around the natural spring.  

There is also a large lawn area that is very effectively managed by the current owners with the assistance of their super Husqvarna robot lawn mower.  The swimming pool is 12m x 5m and is the centre of the ‘leisure area’ where there is also a sauna, hot tub and a boules pitch.  In front of the main house is a large terrace area with plenty of space for an enormous table that can accommodate everyone for long, leisurely al fresco meals.

Location:  

Whilst the house and cottage are surrounded by this lovely parkland, the property is not isolated and the amenities of the nearby village are within walking distance.  This is an area that is fantastic for exploring - beautiful waterfalls, natural lakes and super golf courses.  The weekly market at Tulle is well worth a visit and Collonges la Rouge and Beaulieu sur 
Dordogne are ideal for a day trip.  Brive and Limoges airports are around an hour away.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7
Receptions: 4
Habitable space: 402m2
Plot size: 8250m2 
Taxe foncière: €2,300p.a
DPE rating: C
Broadband: Fibre optic broadband
Heating: Main house = oil-fired boiler.  Cottage = wood pellet & electric
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  Nearby, but not overlooking
Distance to shops: Walking distance
Distance to airport:  Brive & Limoges approx 1hr

Please note: The location given is approximate.  Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.