Stunning views from restored house near Aubeterre

Charente 16, Poitou-Charentes

€249,500

Property details

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Property type:

House

Location:

Near Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Bonnes

Region:

Poitou-Charentes

Département:

Charente 16

Habitable Space:

280 m²

Summary

PRICE REDUCED BY 50K Euros!
A newly renovated 4/5 bedroom modern house with magnificent views over the Dronne valley. Would make an ideal holiday or permanent home or could make two apartments

Property description

*SUMMARY*

This house stands in a truly unique location with commanding views over the Dronne valley and protected from the North wind by a beautiful pine forest. It is private but not isolated, with a great selection of shops and restaurants just a few minutes away. Built in the 1970's it has been completely renovated in the last year with new fosse septique, upgraded electrics, new woodburners and chimneys, insulation, new electric heating, new kitchen and bathroom fittings and shower room. This makes it a much lower cost and lower maintenance property than a traditional old stone-house. It has been completely redecorated in a neutral colour scheme. There is planning permission to install a pool in the sheltered South facing garden which we think could be used for much of the year as the aspect is so sheltered and warm.

Possibility to make two apartments: Due to the layout of the house there would be an easy option to create two separate apartments with each one having private entrance and access.

The house is on two levels and consists of:

*UPPER LEVEL*

A hallway with terracotta tiles leading via glazed doors to a spacious...

LIVING ROOM with panoramic views of the countryside from six French windows giving onto a balcony which runs the entire length and width of the house. Herringbone parquet floor. New Godin green ceramic wood-burner. A sun worshippers paradise.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with door onto balcony. Incorporating Bosch fridge-freezer, Neff range cooker, Neff hood, Bosch dish-washer, a range of built-in and free standing cupboards and work-surfaces. Terracotta tiled floor.

BEDROOM 1, with spacious built-in wardrobes and beautiful views down the river valley.

BEDROOM 2, a twin room with built-in wardrobes

BEDROOM 3, a twin room with built-in wardrobes

BATHROOM with WC and basin, original ceramic floor tiles and new ceramic wall-tiling.

WC/Cloakroom

SHOWER ROOM, with new drench-head shower unit and wash-basin.

Terracotta tiled stairs lead down to:

*LOWER LEVEL*

ENTRANCE HALL (could be used as a reception room or study) with front door, and double glazed French windows lead onto a spacious..

SUMMER KITCHEN with a wood (poplar) panelled ceiling and amazing views through stone arches and across the garden.

Electrics and plumbing for mini-kitchen and sink etc.

BEDROOM 4
A double bedroom with views across the valley. Terracotta tiles.

GAMES ROOM
Terracotta tiles

WC and washbasin.

SHOWER ROOM with drench-head shower and ceramic tiles.

UTILITY ROOM
With washing machine, dryer, storage and shelving, hot water tank, oil boiler (disconencted, but could be re-commissioned for heating or pool-heating)

GARAGE

*OUTSIDE*
The plot size is c. 3800 sq. m but most of this is wooded and sloped so while it provides privacy and wildlife it is not practical to use it as garden. The usable garden area is more manageable.
There is an L-shaped lawned garden area to the front and side of the house. The lawned area leads onto a new 50 sq.m. deck with dramatic views across the valley. There is some terracing which could be re-used as vegetable or fruit growing. Off to one side of the driveway is a shaded seating area.

The driveway leads from impressive electronic gates down to a gravelled parking and turning area. The whole length of the driveway has been completely re-built in concrete and gravel at great expense.

There is a separate access point to the first floor of the house with a parking/turning area and gate. This provides alternative access to the house should you not wish to use the driveway or if two families were using the house.

Also in the grounds are the oil tank for the boiler (disconnected) and a concrete block-built log store.

ENERGY DIAGNOSTIC AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.