Welcome to our beautiful large French Charentaise stone house, barn and range
of outbuildings and attached land totalling 1350sqm for sale in a lovely little hamlet close to the village of St Christophe in Dept 16. House ground area is 600 x 970mm
Set on the border of the beautiful Charente and the picturesque Limousin the large stone house was built approx 200 years ago
There are double glazed windows fitted and a lot of the original features including a large fireplace and every room of the house has original oak beamed ceilings
The detached house is set at the top of a very quiet hamlet with beautiful views over open countryside on the edge of a 'no through' road.
This is a wonderful home which we have renovated over the last 4 years and is ready to moving into, but still has scope to make your own mark.
Adjoining the side of the house is an old bread oven where bread used to be made for the hamlet. This building now has another floor and makes an ideal storage area or could be converted into extra living area.
On the opposite side of the house behind the remains of a barn wall is a drive in for parking. This is along side a large lawned area.
The front of the house has a central front door which opens into a part wood panelled wall long hall way through to the back of the house. There is an original stone sink in the hall way. To the right of the hall is the kitchen diner all of which have tiled floors. The focal point of the kitchen is the large fire place with the log burning stove which heats 7 radiators through out the house. There are large original built in cupboards and fitted white kitchen units. Windows at both ends of the room look out to the front and back gardens.
To the left of the hall is the living room which is part renovated. The floor has been lined and concreted so this is a great chance to finish the flooring to your own taste. There are windows at both ends looking out to the front and back gardens. The fire place is for a portable type fire (we use a gas bottle type) and there is radiator in the room. At the end of the room, under the stairs, is a large walk in cupboard for storage
At the bottom of the stairs is a large storage cupboard. The central stairs bring you upto a landing which leads to 2 bedrooms and the bathroom. The main bedroom has a fitted carpet covering oak floor boards, a radiator and the original fitted cupboards. 2 windows look out the front of the house. The 2nd bedroom has polished oak flooring, a walk in cupboard which is used as an office or could be changed into an ensuite. There is one window looking out the front of the house and a radiator in this room. The bathroom has an airing cupboard, a large corner shower with a deep base and sliding doors. A toilet, twin basins and a towel radiator. The floor is tiled
The loft has had one third walled off to make a room which is used for crafts and storage. The rest of the loft has not been touched and all the beautiful beams are in full view. This gives the possibility of making 2 more rooms. There are 3 radiators in the loft. All the rooms in the house have the original oak ceiling beams showing.
The large back garden to the side of the house is lawned with conifer hedging along the road side and the back of the house has a large area for tables and chairs. From here there are beautiful views across the field to the woods on the other side of the valley. There are steps down onto a large parking area with flowers and shrub banks in front of the barn and out buildings. The end building is a hen or goat shed. The central barn has a large entrance at the front and the back is large enough for cars to enter. Adjoining the barn are 2 buildings which have fantastic potential of being converted into extra living areas or worksheds.
For those of you who may want to work from home or just keep in touch with family and friends, there is broadband in this property.
Viewing is highly recommended for this property which would make an ideal permanent home or a perfect relaxing holiday home.
124,950€ = approx £105,700
If you have any questions about the house or area please do not to hesitate to contact me - There is a 'contact us' link on the left hand side of this page
The local village, St Christophe has a post office, local shop and bar. Coach trips and gatherings are organised for all age groups through out the year where you can meet the very friendly local people.
Here are just a few of the many places to visit in our area
Lesterps - 11th centery Romanesque Bell Tower 5km
Montrol Senard - walk around the old village open musem 11km
Angoulême - A must see town of painted houses and history 75km
Le Dorat - medieval town 37km
Chassenon - Roman baths 22km
Oradour-sur-Glane -No one should forget the lost lives of the 2nd world war 16km
Rochechouart - Chateau 28km
Confolens - Shopping, Beautiful buildings, river and Vélo rail 14km
Saint Germain-de-Confolens - Medieval Castle 14km
Mortemart - Beautiful village at the foot of the Blond Hills 8km
Saint Junien - Shopping, Glove making and golf course 18km
Bellac - beautiful river side walks 24km
Limoges - Local air port and famous for its porcelain 36km
Lac de Lavaud - A beautiful lake for swimming, boating or just relaxing 30km
There are lots of lakes in this area for fishing, boating and swimming. Over 15 long or short, easy or hard well signed walks including one that goes right past our house.