Agent: Peter Elias
Company: Sarl Allez Francais
Price: 662,500€ Approx (£600)

Superb riverside property - reduced in price

A stunning property dating from the early 19th century which has been entirely restored by the present owner using a specialist Parisian architect utilising traditional materials and methods in order to preserve the charm and character whilst adding modern comforts. The property is located at the edge of a village with easy access to nearby towns with shops and services and enjoying direct access to the River Charente. Set within enclosed grounds extending to 6,070 m2 and including a swimming pool and mature gardens including many fruiting trees, the house is accessed through an impressive porched entrance and is flanked by an outbuilding at right angles. On the ground floor is an entrance hall (2.9 x 2.4m) with cloakroom toilet and fitted cupboards and a corridor to the rear with an elm staircase rising to the upper floors. There is a superb double aspect lounge (6.5 x 6.5m) with parquet flooring, exposed beams, stone fireplace and fitted bookcase. On the otherside of the hall is a dining room (6.5 x 6.5m) with terracotta tiled floor, 18th century stone fireplace, exposed beams and access to the kitchen (6.5 x 5m) which has terracotta tiled floor, exposed beams, super hand-made fitted oak units and part oak panelling, an original fireplace, a fitted hob unit with extractor and dishwasher. On the first floor is a principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet, marble fireplace, fitted cupboards and wardrobes. In addition there is a walk-in dressing room, a further bedroom also with en-suite shower room and toilet, plus a marble fireplace. Two further generous guest bedrooms, one also having a marble fireplace. On the second floor is a room presently used as a study (9 x 6.5m) with fitted bookcase and exposed stone walls, a further double bedroom and a single bedroom. (the latter two bedrooms await decoration and a further bathroom could also be added with easy connections to the bathroom below). The outbuilding contains a double garage with a staircase rising to the upper floor (18.7 x 5.5m) which could be a play/games room or, converted for additional accommodation. On the ground floor there is also a storage room (4.2 x 5.5m) and a boiler room with new oil-fired central heating boiler. There are other small outbuildings including a former wash-house and an old dovecote. A well provides water for garden irrigation. There is a small orchard, a vine providing eating grapes to the south wall, an imposing stone gateway with remote control access and direct access to the towpath of the River Charente. This immaculate house may be moved into without any immediate work required and provides a comfortable and charming home. Taxe foncière: 1,330 euros p.a. Taxe d?habitation: 730 euros p.a. Many more photographs available.

Property Type: Logis
Land: 6070 m²
Condition: Ready to move in
Property Status: Available
Pool: Yes
Heating: Oil
Setting: Village
Habitable: 250 m²
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1860
Shops: 2 Km
Out Buildings: Yes
Region: Poitou-Charentes
Dept: Charente