Haute Vienne - Beautiful Family Home with Private Courtyard, Large Barn, Orchard and Energy-Efficient Heating -Saint-Bon…

Property Description

Haute Vienne - Beautiful Family Home with Private Courtyard, Large Barn, Orchard and Energy-Efficient Heating -Saint-Bonnet-De-Bellac

Situated in the charming village of Saint-Bonnet-de-Bellac, just 10 minutes from the beautiful historic town of Bellac in the Haute-Vienne department of the Limousin, this delightful and well-presented five-bedroom family home offers an exceptional combination of space, privacy and modern energy efficiency, with the added advantage of an impressive solar energy system designed to provide independence from the national electricity grid.
Set back from the road, the property enjoys a surprisingly peaceful and private setting, with a fully enclosed courtyard, substantial barn, productive vegetable garden and mature orchard. It is a little haven of tranquillity, something you would not necessarily expect to discover in the heart of a village.
Built over a large traditional stone cellar, the house offers generous and practical accommodation, ideal for family living.
On the ground floor, a spacious open-plan lounge provides a welcoming living area, leading through to the kitchen. There is also a very useful ground-floor bedroom, which could equally serve as a home office, together with a shower room and separate WC.
The first floor offers four generously proportioned bedrooms, all beautifully light and airy. The principal bedroom benefits from reversible air conditioning, providing year-round comfort, while another bedroom enjoys the convenience of its own en-suite shower room and WC.
One of the most impressive features of this property is the significant investment made in modern heating and energy independence, with all the major installations completed within the last 12 months.
The house benefits from triple glazing throughout, a highly efficient air-to-water heat pump, twin reversible air-conditioning units serving the lounge and principal bedroom, together with a high-efficiency Burley wood-burning stove, providing a choice of economical and comfortable heating options throughout the year.
However, what truly sets this property apart is its sophisticated solar energy installation, incorporating a hybrid inverter with an emergency backup system (EPS). Unlike conventional solar installations, this system is designed to allow the property to continue operating independently of the national electricity grid during power cuts, subject to available solar generation and stored energy.
In today's world of rising energy costs and increasing interest in self-sufficiency, this is a particularly valuable feature, offering greater energy security, independence and peace of mind.
Adding to these impressive credentials is the property's own private well, which historically provided the household's entire water supply until approximately ten years ago.
Together, these recent improvements represent a substantial investment in the property's future, combining traditional French character with modern technology and a level of energy independence rarely found in similar village properties.
The property is also connected to mains drainage.
Step outside and you will discover another of this property's outstanding features.
The completely enclosed courtyard is a wonderful private space, perfect for relaxing, entertaining or simply enjoying the peace and quiet. A wood-fired outdoor spa bath adds a lovely touch of luxury, allowing you to unwind in complete privacy.
The substantial barn offers excellent storage, workshop and garaging possibilities. It would be particularly appealing to anyone with a collection of classic cars, motorcycles or simply a passion for having plenty of space for hobbies and projects.
Beyond the courtyard, the gardens continue to impress, with a highly productive vegetable plot enjoying a light and sheltered position, followed by a mature orchard filled with established fruit trees.
For anyone who enjoys gardening, growing their own produce or simply spending time outdoors, this really is a delightful setting, offering both privacy and the opportunity to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Although the property is already comfortable and well presented, there remains the opportunity for a new owner to introduce their own decorative style and personal touches.
With five bedrooms, a substantial barn, a completely private courtyard, outdoor spa, productive gardens and mature orchard, this is already an extremely attractive family home.
However, it is the exceptional combination of recently installed energy-efficient technology, advanced solar power with emergency backup capability, modern heating systems, triple glazing and a private well that makes this property particularly special.
For buyers looking for a spacious family home in the beautiful Limousin countryside, with the reassurance of modern energy technology and reduced dependence on external utilities, this property offers something genuinely different.
A home that really does deserve to be visited to fully appreciate its space, privacy, character and impressive modern improvements. (6.29 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)