Property details

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Property type:

House with Gites

Location:

Equidistant between Périgueux to the South & Angouleme to North (1/2 hr drive)

Region:

Aquitaine

Département:

Dordogne 24

Habitable Space:

400 m²

Summary

TWO trad French hses. 1 as 4bed hol home for paying guests, the other a 3bed main residence. Min 1st yr rental income 10,000 GBP. Ideal for young family/retiring/retired couple. Enquire now to view.

Property description

Situated in a village, less than 10 minutes from picture postcard Brantome on a hillside in a lovely rural hamlet. A haven of peace set in half an acre of landscaped gardens with fully stocked fish pond as well as a luxury private 8 x 4 metre infinity aspect salt purified pool with integrated toddlers area. The pool was built from scratch (NOT prefabricated) and is in ground which means it will last a lifetime. It is surrounded by an exceptionally large and beautifully paved terrace on two sides, ideal for sun loungers and table and chairs. Around three sides is tasteful external, independent lighting for those tranquil evenings poolside. A separate pool room and house stores pool equipment and furniture. Outlook is stunning views of the rolling Dordogne hills and woodland opposite. Country walks through woods and fields of sunflowers are outside three separate entrances and for perfect picnic settings lakes and rivers are abundant.

The two houses can either be used as separate accommodation both with their own gardens and enough off road parking for up to six cars or can make a large family home where everyone would have their own space as well as fabulous games room.

However for those of you considering an ongoing income, 2007 was a very successful holiday season fully booked May thru October, so rental would be an excellent option and bookings have already been made and still being taken for 2008. (Interested parties will be able to view official electronic rental website record of all bookings for 2007, 2008 and 2009.) Ten thousand pounds income is guaranteed for one year from sale completion on the properties.

In addition, all websites for the holiday property and current marketing form part of the sale as do all brand new fixtures and fittings provided in the holiday property including top of the range washing maching, dishwasher and dryer.

The main house is entered through a conservatory, the ideal place to leave those muddy boots after a country walk. Enter the spacious fully fitted kitchen and off to the right is the lounge with log burning fireplace always adding a cosy atmosphere with another conservatory off to one side. To the left of the kitchen you will find a downstairs WC and to the right and beyond a separate large dinning room that currently seats 10 people with enough room to have a separate study area. A quarter turn wooden staircase leads up to a characterful spacious and high ceilinged corridor off which are three large double bedrooms. The master bedroom is ensuite with large fitted wardrobe. There is also another fully fitted main bathroom that includes an integrated shower and full sized bath.

The second house (gite) is a lovingly restored period cottage and converted adjoining barn which makes for a spacious property with original features in every room. Inside, you will be delighted by the two characterful living rooms on the ground floor, one with an original fireplace, wooden beamed ceiling and hand crafted solid oak wood staircase. The other is a light and spacious room (6.8m x 6.3m) with central wooden beam, beige, brown and cream marble tiled flooring, rustic stone walls and 2m x 2m oak wood French doors with panelled windows. The gite also enjoys a fully equipped large kitchen/dining room with wood burning stove in another feature fireplace. Upstairs houses four beautifully appointed bedrooms. On this floor you will also find a delightful cosy 'nook' for relaxing with (yes another) original fireplace & stone sink plus two beautifully fitted bathrooms & a separate WC.

Both houses are served by 2 meg wireless broadband, English satellite TV that includes ALL the terrestial channels including 2s, 3s and 4s plus dishes ready for German and French TV if desired.

Travel links are within easy reach with airports such as Bordeaux (120 mins) , Limoges, Bergerac (both 90 mins) and Summer 2008; Angouleme for international flights just half an hour away. Angouleme also runs daily TGV services through to the Eurostar terminals of Paris and Lille, a journey of just two and two and a half hours respectively. All amenities are within minutes of easy reach including good local schools, doctors, dentists and shopping/markets/restaurants/bars. The locale offers some great communities with a vibrant social life and activities both French and English including a local bowls club. Picturesque and well known villages are dotted very close by such as Brantome, Nontron, Verteillac, Riberac, Saint Jean de Cole and of course the beautiful Roman Cities of Périgueux and Angouleme for every possible shopping and other services desire.

For lots more photos, land maps, site and floor plans with measurements please contact.

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Available now for

€399,000

Agency Fees Included? Not Known

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