Chambres d’hôte, restaurant with bar licence and apartment

Charente 16, Poitou-Charentes

€477,000

Agency Fees Included? Yes

Property details

Ref:

CIC1711

Property type:

Chambre d'hote

Location:

Vouzan, Near Angouleme

Region:

Poitou-Charentes

Département:

Charente 16

Habitable Space:

682 m²

Summary

With 7 guest rooms, a 60-cover restaurant with a Type IV licence, an owner’s apartment and a cottage to renovate, this property has plenty of potential.

Property description

Chambres d’hôte

The guest accommodation is contained in a single storey wing facing onto the attractive front courtyard. Six of the seven guest rooms (12 sq m) are fully furnished and equipped and each has an ensuite bathroom or shower room (6 sq m) and a fitted wardrobe. The seventh guest room (the same size and configuration as the others) is currently used for storage.

House

Adjacent to the guest wing is the south-facing three storey Maison de Maître style house. The central front door opens onto an entrance hall (13 sq m) which retains its original terracotta tiled floor. To the right of the hallway is the south-facing, light filled guest sitting room (29 sq m) and to the left of the hallway is the guest breakfast room (29 sq m). Both rooms have attractive partially exposed stone walls and solid wood flooring.

1st Floor Apartment

Stairs rising from the entrance hall lead to the first floor where the owner’s apartment is located. Opening off the landing (9 sq m) there are three rooms: the living room, bedroom and bathroom. The light, double aspect living room (28 sq m) has a solid wood floor and marble fireplace. One end of the room has a fitted kitchen and a dining area. On the other side of the landing is the bedroom (16.5 sq m) with windows opening onto the front courtyard. The spacious modern bathroom (11 sq m) still has the original wood plank flooring and has a bath, walk-in shower, double washbasin, toilet and heated towel rail.

2nd floor accommodation

The office (21 sq m) has a solid wood floor and has been recently rewired and fitted with internet and telephone connections. The other rooms on this level require renovation but would provide additional accommodation if required. There are two bedrooms (10 sq m), a bathroom (7 sq m), a shower room, toilet and various storage areas.

Restaurant and function rooms

The restaurant is well decorated, has tiled flooring throughout and can be entered from the guest dining room, the courtyard or from the guest parking area. The main restaurant area (155 sq m) is tiled, has a bar at one end and a wide staircase leading to a large mezzanine area (perhaps suitable for minstrels…). There is also a cosy annexe reception or drinks area (45 sq m) with an impressive fireplace. A separate function room (123 sq m) lies beyond this. There are guest cloakrooms (2 toilets and washbasins) plus ample space for coat storage.

The kitchen area includes a full professional kitchen (48 sq m) and washing up and drinks preparation areas (totalling 28 sq m). There are various kitchen annexes including: a walk in fridge (5 sq m), two storerooms (14 & 7 sq m) and a preparation room (30 sq m).

Contents

All fixtures and fittings relating to the guest rooms, breakfast room, professional kitchen, restaurant and function room are included in the sale.

Outbuildings

There are two garages, a laundry and boiler room, a potting shed and another room containing a bread oven. Parking is provided for in a side courtyard approached from the restaurant side of the property. There is also a two storey cottage which could be renovated if required.

Gardens

The property sits on a plot of 4660 sq m. To one side of the property is a gravelled parking area and to the rear is an attractive grassed area with several trees.

The local town of Dirac offers a variety of amenities including general shops and restaurants whilst the area is generally well served by rail and air links from Angoulême, Poitiers and La Rochelle.

Fast Facts

Heating system: Oil-fired
Sanitation system: Septic tank
Nearest shop: 9km
Nearest bar: 9km (property has a Type IV licence)
Distance to town: Angoulême 17km