Spacious House Set on over an Acre of Garden with Swimming P

Property Description

Property Features
Bedrooms : 2
Bathrooms : 2
Reception Rooms : 2
Plot (m2) : 4961
Habitable area (m2) : 185
Swimming Pool : Yes
Outbuildings : Yes
Drainage : Fosse septique
Heating system : Wood-fired central heating system
Taxe foncière (EUR) : tbc
Nearest shop : 9km
Nearest bar : 9km
Nearest town : Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire 9km
Internet : ADSL 5-7 Mb/s, 4G



Property Summary
This spacious house is set on a generous plot with vineyard views on the edge of the village. It comes with a swimming pool and a range of outbuildings.


Full Details
HouseGround floorThe front door opens into a large entrance area (22m2) which is open-plan with the sitting room (27m2). The entrance area is easily large enough to act as an additional reception space and currently serves as a home office. The sitting area has exposed beams to the ceiling and also has a fireplace.To the left of the entrance a door leads through to the kitchen (23m2) with a tiled floor, a range of units and a glazed door to the garden.A door to the far side of the kitchen opens to a double-bedroom (19m2) with an ensuite shower room (shower, wash-basin and WC).To the right of the sitting room a door then opens to a room (29m2) which is currently used as a dining room. This large room has a tiled floor and an exposed beam ceiling. At the far end of the room a door gives access to a bathroom (bath, twin wash-basins and WC).First floorA wooden staircase rises from the dining room into a large space (25m2) with exposed beam ceiling. This area is currently used as an office / overflow bedroom. A door to one corner opens to a very generous double-bedroom (30m2).
OutbuildingsAttached to the side of the house is an outbuilding (about 30m2) which offers storage space as well as housing the wood-fired central heating boiler and the pump/filter for the swimming pool. Next to this is an open-fronted outbuilding, which again offers good storage.Opposite the house is another outbuilding (about 50m2 in total)
ExteriorThe house sits on a 4961m2 plot. To the front of the house there is a large terraced area - ideal for outdoor relaxation / entertainment.The rest of the garden is then laid mainly to lawn with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. The swimming pool (10m x 5m) is surrounded with paved terracing - plenty of space for sun loungers.The garden has lovely views over the rolling vineyards.
SummaryThe house sits in a small hamlet just a short distance from the attractive market town of Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire with its impressive château and variety of shops, restaurants and bars.Currently used as a second home, it would also make a comfortable permanent residence.