Charente Maritime Property For SaleLa Chereaud

Quality Renovated Longere with barns to develop

This traditional Charentaise Longere and land of approximately 7500sq metres shares a hamlet betwixt the fields with just one other house, yet it is within ten minutes of the market towns of Aulnay and Matha. A property that offers privacy and opportunity, with plenty of scope for further development but also a great home for a fun loving family. The centrally heated living accommodation has been renovated to a high standard and the land is flanked by a range of barns offering an entrepreneur the opportunity to develop a top class holiday or activity complex; the private grounds dotted with mature trees and shrubs includes further historic barns and ample space for a swimming pool. The boundary separating the neighbours is formed by a narrow stream from the river Nie and includes access to a small island. The principal house consists of 150m living space Lounge 20m Dining room 28m Kitchen 28m Master bedroom 39m with en suite bathroom Bedroom 2 17m Bedroom 3 17m Shower room 10m Office Utility room There is further attic space of 55m that can be developed but is currently used for storage. Outside is a large bread oven, a range of barns plus a Chai (cognac barn). Attached to the house is a open hanger, overlooking the garden that provides the ideal venue for summer evening entertaining. The present owner has purchased further strips of land to ensure that ploughing doesnt encroach on the boundaries. The house and hamlet is approached via a country track from the road and one enters the garden through double metal gates onto a gravelled drive and car standing. To the left is the attractive traditional stone and shuttered faade of the house, with land and barns to the right. As with most Charentaise Longeres there is more than one entrance into the house. The kitchen combines traditional French styling with modern technology, creating a homely environment. The kitchen leads into the large dining room, which can also be accessed directly from the outside. This room can comfortably house a table of grand proportions and is attractively finished with parquet floor, a central beam and a professionally installed insert in the traditional stone fireplace. To the right of the kitchen is the lounge, decorated with a blend of French tradition and modern style that creates a calming room in which to relax and view the garden. The wooden ceiling with exposed beams is well insulated from above so that no movement can be detected overhead. The ground floor also includes two further bedrooms, an office, good size utility room and a bathroom. Original wooden stairs take you to the master bedroom and en-suite, both finished to a high standard with well insulated walls, ceiling and floor. Solar tunnels and velux windows have been inserted into the roof to maximise daylight in both the bedroom and ensuite shower room. The ceilings have been renovated to expose the beams and include lighting effects that enhance the shape of the wood, the walls have a mixture of flat plaster and stone finish that creates a tactile backdrop to display pictures. Next to the master bedroom is a large attic for further development or storage. Outside most of the garden is totally enclosed and private, with trees, shrubs and traditional buildings. To the left of the double gates is an attractive, stone built bread oven. Following on from the open hanger is a cognac barn and access to the rear and side garden that border the fields. The entire inner garden is enclosed by a range of barns that provide endless scope for development ideas.
Price: € 265,000
Department: Charente Maritime
Location: La Chereaud
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