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Description

A newly renovated (to a high standard) ensemble of 3 superb houses, with a collection of outbuildings, set in 3,180m² of gardens. Ideal for a newly established gite business or for an extended family. N.B. The houses have been renovated as permanent dwellings and not for the rental market.

The first property is an impressive barn conversion, with a very large open plan living area 72m², with an attractive stone fireplace, insert wood burner and exposed beams. There are wonderful views over the gardens and surrounding fields. At one end is a newly fitted solid wood kitchen. The units are hand crafted with lots of worktop space. There is an original stone sink and shelves/inglenooks. The living room leads on to the wonderful covered terrace 33m², ideally placed to make the most of those stunning views. There is a ground floor bedroom 18m², with its own en-suite. This room would also make a great study or office thanks to its views. From the living room a hand built solid wooden staircase leads up to 3 more double bedrooms, all with beamed ceilings. The master bedroom 16m², also has an en-suite shower room with a large shower, hand basin and WC, plus a built in wardrobe. The other 2 bedrooms measure 17m² (one having a large built in wardrobe) and 10m². There is a spacious family bathroom with large shower, bath, hand basin and WC. Above the downstairs bedroom, there is a large boarded loft area for storage 17m².

The 2nd house has recently been finished and has been completed to the same high standard as the other properties. The entrance is via a character kitchen 31m², with a large, ancient stone fireplace, original stone sink, and potager. It is a light and airy, double aspect room with views over the walled courtyard. There is a fully-fitted, solid wood kitchen, with hand crafted units with lots of worktop space. Behind the kitchen is a large breakfast room 20m², with a second large stone fireplace. This room would also make a great study/office. Next to this is a shower-room/utility room 6.5m². Also leading off from the kitchen is a downstairs bedroom (bedroom No 3 of 21m²) also benefiting from a stone fireplace. If preferred, this room could also be used as an extra sitting room. The next two rooms on the ground floor are connected by a large doorway, and create a spacious living/dining room of approximately 54m².

From the breakfast room, a hand made wooden staircase leads up to 3 double bedrooms. The first Master Bedroom 31m² includes an en-suite bathroom and built in wardrobe. The second bedroom 24m² has an en-suite shower-room. The fourth bedroom is 17m².

The 3rd property is an old stable conversion. The entrance is via double patio doors into the open plan living/dining/kitchen area 32m². There are unspoiled, private views over the lawns and fields to the woodland in the distance. The living room leads on to a large patio 35m². The living room is double aspect and features a stone fireplace with insert wood-burner. The kitchen is again hand made and solid wood with ample worktops. There is a downstairs double bedroom 21m², plus a downstairs shower-room and a second upstairs double bedroom 21m². There are spacious, fitted cupboards running the length of the upstairs bedroom.

There are two separate gated entrances to the property, each with its own graveled drive. There is lots of parking space, room for a dozen cars if need be. There is a main courtyard laid to lawn, with stone well, and a second smaller secluded, walled courtyard tucked away behind one of the buildings. There are various sections to the gardens, giving each house its own private, outside space with grassed areas. There are two pools, one above ground pool (4.47m x 1.22m) and one splash pool (3.5m). There is also a children’s play area with swings. There is a barn of 77m2, a workshop of 39m2, another two rooms currently used for storage which total 31m2 and a separate hanger of 102m2. The hanger has a large original stone bread oven and would suit a multitude of uses – shaded area for table tennis, for BBQ’s, under cover parking etc.

The property lies between Melle and Sauzé Vaussais, both offering local facilities. The International airport of Poitiers is conveniently only 35 minutes away with its cheap flights to the UK. Poitiers is also a main line station for the TGV, with Paris under two hours by TGV from Poitiers.

With 7 bathroom/shower-rooms to 10 bedrooms, this represents a rare opportunity to buy a quality restored property requiring no further work.

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