Beautiful Manor House with Guest House and Swimming Pool Jus

Property Description

Property Features
Bedrooms : 7
Bathrooms : 6
Reception Rooms : 3
Plot (m2) : 3879
Habitable area (m2) : 335
Gîte : Yes
Swimming Pool : Yes
Outbuildings : Yes
Drainage : Fosse septique
Heating system : Oil-fired central heating
Taxe foncière (EUR) : 1592 (in 2019)
Nearest shop : in the village
Nearest bar : in the village
Nearest town : Saintes 14km / Rochefort 25km
Internet : ADSL2+ 8-30 Mb/s, 4G



Property Summary
Beautiful 5/6- bedroom Charentaise manor house with 2-bed guest house, gardens, barn and large swimming pool - within walking distance of the village and its shops and just 30 mins  from the coast.


Full Details
Main houseGround floorThe ground floor, with its three spacious reception rooms as well as a large conservatory, has a great flow.The front door opens to the entrance hall (10m2) with wooden floor and exposed beam ceiling. To the right of the hall a door opens to an elegant drawing room (25m2) with wooden floor, exposed beam ceiling and a stone fireplace.To the left of the hall a door gives access to the dining room (25m2) with wooden floor, exposed beam ceiling and a stone fireplace.To the back of the dining room a door opens to a charming sitting room (21m2) with wooden floor, exposed stone walls, stone fireplace and a door to the garden.From the sitting room a doorway leads through to the kitchen (17m2) with tiled floor, exposed beam ceiling, exposed stone wall and a range of units.Form here a door opens to a second entrance / back kitchen (9m2) off which there is a shower room (shower, wash-basin and WC). From the entrance there are doors to the drawing room and the garden.To the back of the kitchen a glazed door opens into the conservatory (18m2) with tiled floor, off which is a very generous utility / store room (17m2) which also houses the oil-fired central heating boiler.First floorA wooden staircase rises from the main entrance hall to the first floor landing, off which are two large double bedrooms (20m2 and 20m2), each having its own ensuite bathroom (with bath, wash-basin, WC and bidet). One of the bedrooms has a stone fireplace and both enjoy lovely views.A door from the landing then opens to a room (9m2 - currently used as a dressing room). To the left is a bedroom (20m2) with wooden floor and to the right is another room (13m2) from where another staircase leads down to the second entrance area.Second floorThe main staircase continues to the second floor landing, off which are two more large bedrooms (18m2 and 18m2) each with its own ensuite shower room (shower, wash-basin and WC).The layout of the main house, with its two staircases, means that it could easily lend itself to B&B with very comfortable and private owner's accommodation.CellarBelow the dining room and accessed from the garden is a cellar (25m2) which is perfect for storing wine etc.
Gîte / Guest houseBehind the main house is a charming guest house that offers accommodation over two floors. On the ground floor there is an open-plan living room with kitchen. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a shower room.
OutbuildingsTo the rear of the main house is a covered parking area (30m2), next to which is a pretty stone barn (60m2). In addition to this there are a number of smaller stone outbuildings.
ExteriorThe property sits on a plot of 3879m2. To the front and side of the main house the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a number of mature trees and shrubs. The drive winds around the back of the house to a large courtyard area, around which the guest house and outbuildings are ranged.Next to the guest house is a large swimming pool (12m x 5m - with a 3m depth diving area. The pool is surrounded by a large terrace with plenty of space for sun loungers etc.
SummaryThis attractive property would easily lend itself for use as either a comfortable family home or for income generation via B&B and holiday letting.Set on the very edge of the village, the local shops and supermarket are within walking distance and the coast is easily acces