Maison de Maitre & Farmhouse with Established Businesses

Charente Maritime 17, Poitou-Charentes

€825,000

Property details

Ref:

Property type:

Maison de Maitre

Location:

Secluded, peaceful country setting just 5 minutes from the estuary ports.

Region:

Poitou-Charentes

Département:

Charente Maritime 17

Habitable Space:

487 m²

Summary

Two houses renovated to the highest standard with 3 star B&B business. Set within their own 1.75 hectare landscaped gardens with 10x5m pool, ponds & outbuildings.

Property description

A classic 3 bedroom Maison de Maitre + 3 bedroom Charentaise Farmhouse, both immaculately renovated in 2005 whilst keeping the character of the two properties. Oak Beams, open stonework, traditional working fireplaces.

The properties are situated in the south of the Charente Maritime. Although very much a country property the estuary ports with their sailing schools/marinas are just 5-15 minutes away and the beaches of Royan no more than 30-35 minutes drive.

The two houses stand in their own domaine facing south and are 1 km from the nearest neighbours. A true rural getaway offering two incomes. Surrounded by vineyards, sunflowers and rolling hills.

Maison de Maitre: (267sq m)

Ground Floor :
Large Entrance Hall, 1 Reception Room with Charentaise Fireplace, 2nd Reception Room with freestanding Woodburner. Double Bedroom, Wetroom with WC. Large Kitchen/Dining Room with custom made units and Godin double oven Cuisiniere. Storeroom, Wine Cellar, Utility, Bedroom and Shower/Bathroom.

First Floor:
Large Mezzanine with storeroom, 2 large Bedrooms with ensuite Bathrooms.

Outside : Large sunny terrace, walnut grove, and 2 ponds. Two large ploughed areas for vegetable gardens. Bore hole which provides water for the garden.

Charentaise Farmhouse: (220 sq m)

Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall with Charentaise fireplace, Kitchen/Dining Room with traditional fireplace/inset woodburner. Bedroom 3 with ensuite Bathroom. Back hall with cloakroom and utility room leading to Dining/Sitting Room which is a converted barn (9 x 6 m) with crown post oak beams. Open Charentaise fireplace.

First Floor:

Mezzanine leading to two Bedrooms with ensuite bathroom and showeroom. Both with exposed beams. Door to the barn which provides a large second floor storage area with the possibility of conversion to additional accommodation.

Outside :

Two large attached outbuildings currently used as a workshop/storage/garage for farm equipment/tractors, etc.
Separate area with a 10 x 5 metre salt system pool and pool hut. Hard standing with garden equipment shed.

Both houses have oil fired central heating, water softeners. All exterior walls are insulated and both have a C Energy Performance Rating.

General Description:

Nearest Village : St Thomas de Conac (3 km) with its Brasserie/Bar, butcher, baker, coop, newsagent and school plus plumber, electrician.
There is also a popular Anglo/French tennis club, riding school - the sailing school at Port Maubert is also well supported.

Nearest Airports : Bordeaux (Easyjet, BA, Ryanair) - 50 minutes
La Rochelle (Easyjet, Ryanair) - 65 minutes

Nearest Shopping Town : Mirambeau, which is Exit 37 of the A10 Bordeaux-Paris autoroute, is a 10 minute drive away. The thermal cure town of Jonzac with its splendid leisure facilities is a 20 minutes drive. Great Saturday markets at
Royan, Saintes and Blaye.

Golf : Within 50 minutes you are within reach of 3 excellent golf courses at Cognac, Saintes and Royan.