Fine House for Refurbishment on Edge of Village

Property Description

Set in a mature garden 250m from the village, this handsome property has elegant proportions and a symmetrical façade. Built in 1840 and last restored in the 1980s and now in need of major refurbishment in terms of the kitchen, bathrooms and decoration. A grand staircase is a strong feature in the centre of the house and the main rooms all have dimensions more than 25sqm. The accommodation is immediately habitable with the benefit of geothermal heating via traditional radiators.

The outbuildings provide useful storage and space for vehicles and equipment. The grounds have a fine collection of centenarian trees and there is a substantial pond with a bridge over. There is a potential swimming pool site to one side of the house and a paddock to the rear which would support livestock.

The active village has two café-restaurants, a butcher and a useful local store and there are three market towns within easy distance.

Ground Floor

Entrance hall, 3.5x5m, with library shelves under stairs.

Sitting room, 5.3x5.3m, double aspect, with fireplace and oak wainscotting.

Dining room, 5.3x5.3m, double aspect, with exposed beams and Gascon fireplace.

Lobby, 1.9x1.0m, with shelves for music collection.

Kitchen/breakfast, 5.3x5.3m at best, with traditional timber cupboards with tiled worktops.

Utility room, 5.7x5.3m, with porcelain sink, gas hot water and geothermal tanks.

Storeroom, 3.5x3.5m, with adjacent shower & separate WC.

The main reception areas have period terra cotta tiles.

First floor

A handsome, broad stair is a strong feature in the centre of the house.

Bedoom 1, 5.4x5.4m, with decorative plaster work and chestnut strip floor.

Bathroom1, with old-fashioned shower, basin & WC.

Bedroom 2, 3.7x5.4m, with marble fireplace.

Bedroom 3, 5.3x5.4m, a light room, oriented SW.

Bureau/bedroom, 3.2x4.8m, with access to roof space.

Bathroom 2, with old-fashioned shower, basin & WC.

Bedroom 4, 3.7x5.8m, with independent access from half landing.

Outbuildings

Extension, from house storeroom, workshop space and geothermal heat pump.

Car port for 1 vehicle. Garden tool shed.

Small barn with upper level. Open end bay as wood store.

Land

In the grounds there is a substantial pond, with bridge and a particularly fine collection of centenarian trees, including cedar, oak, hornbeam and horse chestnut. Other bushes include olive, lagerstroemia, and yucca. A side garden has evergreen oaks and a potential swimming pool site. To the rear is a paddock of approx. 8000 sqm which has supported horses in the past. Small shelter currently as wood store.

Some furniture and equipment for sale by separate negotiation. Handover when the vendor moves into a flat under construction.