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Lovely Villa with 3/4 bedrooms and pool, 278,000 Euros, fpc94

January 20, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

 

 

 

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a village home and just 10 minutes from the sandy beaches of Chatelaillon-Plage a well sought after area.

This pretty home has 3/4 bedrooms, open fully fitted kitchen and dining area, leading to a large living room with fireplace, exposed stone and beams. There is an en-suite bathroom, a separate shower room with dual basins and wc. There is tiled flooring throughout, double-glazing and essentially reversible air-conditioning, which is very economical.
Outside the garden, which is south facing is very well maintained with various fruit trees, splendid roses, flower shrubs and fully enclosed by wall and not over-looked. There are double electric gates, a pool 8×4, and a Charentaise stone outbuilding approx 80m², downstairs there is a workshop, and upstairs is renovated and holds many possibilities.
The property is located in a hamlet, although peaceful it’s not isolated, with a baker, post office, and a few minutes away from the beaches, 20 minutes to La Rochelle with low cost flights to the UK.

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Maison d’Maitre with 6 bedrooms perfect as Chambre d’hotes, 391.400 Euros, fpc93

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 Superb Maison d’Maitre 6 bedroomed property currently being used as a 4 bedroom Chambre d’hote, and ideally located in the heart of Loulay, Charente Maritime.

This beautiful property has been renovated with style, high quality, and keeping with traditional charm.
Downstairs a lovely large entrance with breakfast room, wc, dining room, and drawing room, leading to a fitted kitchen, a seperate large utilty room (2nd kitchen), and office. There are 2 original beautiful staircases leading to 4 large bedrooms with en-suite facilities, and a further staircase to the second floor where there are a further 2 large bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, and one with en-suite basin and wc.  A very spacious property with lots of natural light, with original wooden and tiled flooring, central heating is oil-fired and there are also 6 marble open fireplaces.
Outside the garden is south facing, completely enclosed with terrace area, landscaped garden with room for a pool and barn/stables of 300m² in very good condition, and perfect for storage, with a possibility to renovate into gites if required.

 Loulay has its own range of shops, also a theatre, tennis courts and swimming pool.
Further amenities (including large supermarkets) are in St Jean d’Angely town centre 10 minutes away, beaches an hour, and La Rochelle Airport is less than an hour away with low cost flights to UK. Charente Maritime has many touristic attractions to offer, and its own micro-climate.
This magnificent property really has to be seen, perfect as a Chambre d’hote or as a family home.

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Detached 5 Bedroom Charentaise Longere Farmhouse with Land, Reduced 362.250 Euros, fpc83

January 9, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

 

       

 Renovated Charentaise detached farmhouse with 5/6 bedrooms and 9000m² of land.    

Property comprises of downstairs a reception room, shower room and staircase, fully fitted kitchen, living room with open fireplace, dining room with stunning views over surrounding fields, plus another kitchenette/utility room, with another staircase to bedrooms and bathroom. The property has fuel heating, some rooms with beams, double glazing throughout apart from 2 windows, the property is very light and is South East facing. 

Outside there is a large barn totalling 370m², 2 small outbuildings of 60m², carport, and land not over looked. There are 2 entrances to the property with one having electric gates.

There are many possibilities to be had such as a chambre d’hotes and gites.

Nearest beach 20 minutes away, nearest town of Rochefort 10 minutes, nearest airport La Rochelle 35 minutes away for low cost flights to UK. 

Primary engergy consumption rating for Fpc83

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Charentaise 6 bedroom property to Modernise, 289,800 Euros, Fpc 70

January 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

tn-fpc-70-01Great opportunity to acquire 6-bedroom Charentaise property dating back late 18th century to renovate with outbuildings.

  This has many possibilities for a Gite business and Chambre d’hotes.  To one side of the house there is a large tiled entrance with a fitted kitchen and fireplace, large living room with open fireplace, wc, utility room, wine cellar, and original staircase to upstairs with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, and a further staircase to the attic where there is 160m² which could be easily turned into further living space.  To the other side of the property there is a kitchen, shower room, large living room with fireplace, and a further 3 bedrooms.  There is also another smaller property attached to the property of 70m² with its own entrance, which is currently used as storage space. There are a total of 7 fireplaces, heating is electric, or could be converted to Gas, roof is in good condition and was re-done in 2000, the rooms are either tiled or parquet flooring.  The water is on a meter.  Outside there is a large workshop of 250m², stone outbuildings of 90m², private entrance into the property and fully enclosed by stonewalls.  The garden is south facing.  Located in the heart of the village of St Julien de l’escap where there are shops on the doorstep, and the nearest town is St Jean d’angely, which is a 2-minute drive away.

 Cognac 35kms, La Rochelle 60kms and Angouleme 65kms. Property is in need of modernisation and renovation work to be done, however this could be a really lovely home or business with so much to offer.  Price is negotiable.

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5 Bedroom Detached Village House, 197,600 Euros, Fpc74

January 9, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

tn-fpc-74-025 Bedroom detached village house with 5 main rooms. On the ground floor an entrance, large living room with oak parquet flooring, wood burner insert with marble fireplace and views over fields and garden. Dining room with oak parquet floor, marble fireplace overlooking courtyard at front. Fully fitted kitchen with built in oven and electric hob with extractor over, oak cupboards and plumbing for dishwasher overlooking front courtyard. Utility with plumbing for washing machine with double stone sink and storage cupboard. Bathroom with shower, bath and double washbasin unit set in marble unit with cupboards under. Separate wc, separate living space/office with laminate flooring and stairs to 2 double bedrooms. 3 further bedrooms. There is also a cellar with separate entrance, a workshop of 25m² with the possibility to extend. Heating is electric; there is living space/office in place.  Outside there is a large raised rear patio of 32m², overlooking garden and fields. South facing and with open views of village, across fields and trees. The garden of half an acre is sunny with flowerbeds and lawns fruit trees, bushes and conifer hedging.  Secluded courtyard / sitting area at front, hedged with laurel.  Small lawned side garden with citerne for rainwater collection and large gravelled parking area with gated entry. Two stone outbuildings, each about 12m² in the garden, ideal for storage of gardening and pool items.

Also a 5m-diameter pool, above ground with new pump – all pipes underground. 

Property is located on the outskirts and within easy walking distance of a much sought after Charentaise village with patisserie, butcher, tabac, ATM, insurance office, bars and restaurant.   Doctor and dentist, Weekly farmers market, Doctor and dentist. Close to cycle track and country walks.  Cinema with VO films and Salle de Fetes.  School, park, tennis courts and football field.

Angouleme, the Charente department town, is about half an hour away for major shopping, commercial and cultural activities, with a wide range of excellent restaurants in the vibrant old town. TGV links to Paris and London St Pancras.

10kms to the Dordogne border.  30 minutes to Brantôme. Less than one hour to Limoges and many budget flights to UK.

Click here  fpc 74  Primary engery consumption(kWh/m2/year)

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