Large house for sale with former water mill and valley views

Charente 16, Poitou-Charentes

€302,100

Agency Fees Included? Yes

Property details

Ref:

CIC1653

Property type:

Mill

Location:

Challignac near Barbezieux

Region:

Poitou-Charentes

Département:

Charente 16

Habitable Space:

170 m²

Summary

This large detached house is currently set up as two independant dwellings, has a large garden, pool, former mill and pretty views.

Property description

The property has is set up to function as a principal dwelling on the ground floor, with a second independent dwelling on the first floor, which has been let out for holiday rentals in the past.

Main house

The entrance hall leads directly through to the kitchen (10.5 sq m) and also has a feature internal window and doorway to the dining room (12 sq m) with parquet flooring and a fitted cupboard. From here an internal corridor leads to the two bedrooms (each 9 sq m) both with wooden floors and fitted wardrobes, a bathroom with WC (5 sq m) as well as a separate WC with washbasin. To the left of the entrance hall is the sitting room (26 sq m) with wood burning stove and glazed doors leading on to the terrace and gardens.

Independent second dwelling

An arboured walkway leads to the far end of the ground floor, where a there is an independent entrance to this second part of the property. The door opens directly into a spacious dining kitchen (29 sq m) with fitted units, and a glazed door leading to the garden. From here stairs rise to the first floor where the sitting room is situated. Off the sitting rooms is the smallest of the 4 bedrooms (8.5 sq m) with its own walk in wardrobe. From here a corridor links the further three bedrooms (13, 10.5 and 9.5 sq m) and the bathroom with WC (7.5 sq m) and a shower room with WC (4 sq m). There is also a door leading to an open storage mezzanine above the integral garage.

Exterior

To the far side of the house is an adjoining barn (54 sq m), which has possibility of being converted into additional living space, potentially on two levels, although currently is in an un-renovated condition. Across the garden is a second outbuilding that has been partially renovated in preparation for use as a cattery; this building is the former water mill itself. By reinstating the water wheel there may be a possibility of generating hydro-electricity.

To the opposite end of the garden is an 8m by 4m swimming pool installed 7 years ago. There is also a garage to the gable end of the house.

The property is accessed down a small country lane, with no immediate neighbours, situated on one side of a small valley the house and garden benefit from pretty countryside views, and plenty of relaxing tranquillity.

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Fast Facts

Heating system: Oil-fired central heating
Sanitation system: Septic tank (3 years old)
Nearest shop: 2km
Nearest Bar: 11km Brossac
Distance to town: 12km Barbezieux