Farmhouse and barn with large garden

Charente 16, Poitou-Charentes

€165,000

Property details

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Property type:

House

Location:

Peaceful setting in a quiet hamlet with no through traffic, 3-5km to shops etc

Region:

Poitou-Charentes

Département:

Charente 16

Habitable Space:

107 m²

Summary

A lovely 3 bed farmhouse with 2 reception rooms with wood stoves and gas CH. The house has character and can be moved into straight away, but would benefit from a little modernising.

Property description

Maison de Tilleul, (Lime Tree Cottage) sits in the hillside hamlet of Basse, near Juignac with far reaching views over the rolling Charente countryside. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and there is an attached barn with potential to substantially enlarge the living accommodation. There are 3 bedrooms two south facing and the other east. The bathroom is situated on the ground floor at present with separate WC. The lounge has a southerly aspect and has a woodburning stove set in a brick fireplace. The kitchen/diner also has a southerly aspect with a woodburning stove and understair cupboard. The attached barn at present houses the gas boiler for the cental heating, the hot water heater and utility area. Along with room for large car and generous storage area and wood store. The farmhouse, barn and garden all have a southerly aspect. The Limetree offers cool shade in the midday sun and has seen many events under its canopy. There are productive fruit, plum, gage, fig, apple trees along with prolific yielding walnuts, in the garden as well as lawned area and possible vegetable plot.
There are 9 homes in the Basse, 4 are the permanent homes of French families, one a plumber, 2 are occupied 6 months of the year and the remaining 2 are used by English families with children as holiday homes. There is an active social committee in Juignac with a range of events accross the year and a large weekend fete in July. The area is on the border between Dordogne and Charente, with a range of attractions and services nearby. Montmoreau is the nearest town (5KM) with the full range of commerce- supermarket with fuel and gas, bakers, butchers, tabac, florist, banks, secondary school, pharmacies, restaurants, doctors dentists etc. Builders supplies, garages, fuel and service.
The pretty village of Aubeterre is nearby with its bustling, shaded square and restaurants make it a favorite eating place in the summer.
Angouleme is the main shopping area , this city has an array of shops to tempt anyone in need of retail therapy! Steeped in History, many an hour can be passed walking the old city and enjoying the Cafe scene. Along with Theatre and many festivals and events throughout the year.
Angouleme is also served by the main TGV line between Bordeaux and Paris making Paris in a little over two hours, a day trip, lunch and? and home. There is a small airport at present connecting with London city airport. Bergerac, Bordeaux, Poitiers and Limoges airports are all under two hours drive.
There are three Golf clubs within an hours drive, one nine hole and two eighteen with driving ranges so no need to lose your handicap. Indeed lessons can be had for beginners and old hands alike.