Equestrian Property France Ltd. Tel: (+44) 1799 543211 Email sales@robertcomins.com French Equestrian Property

With 5.04 Ha (12.45 Acres): A Beautifully Restored Perigourdine Farmhouse with 3 Double Bedrooms, Swimming Pool, Internal Stables, Tack Room, Outdoor Sand Arena and Barns. Excellent Equestrian Facilities amid the Stunning Scenery of the Perigord-Limousin Parc Naturel.

Equestrian Property France Ltd

Location: Near Thiviers, Département of Dordogne, Aquitaine
Price: €388,500
Status: For Sale
ID: 597

A figure of approximately 6.5% should be added to the purchase price to cover Tax, Registration and Notary Fees.

Thiviers 23km
Chalus 25km
Limoges 50km (Airport)

The property is situated on the edge of a small hamlet at the end of a no-through lane with gardens/land on three sides and views over the stunning scenery of the Parc Naturel Perigord-Limousin. The interior of this lovely home has been sympathetically restored and modernised to a high standard by the current owners; the exterior is currently undergoing restoration. The house is double-glazed throughout.

Local Information
The pretty local village (3km) has two bars, one restaurant/bar, chemist, hairdressers, garage/petrol station, general store and bakery. There is a lively community in the village, and a number of clubs and associations (choir, photographic, gardening, fishing, bowls, horse driving/riding etc). There is canoeing on the river and an outdoor swimming pool open in the summer. Primary school in the village, and many other local villages within 8 or 9 kilometres.

Further afield (approx. 15km) the market town of St. Yrieix la Perche has a number of supermarkets and a leisure centre/pool. Secondary schooling here and at nearby La Coquille.

Rouffiac lake (approx 15km) is a 100 acres of lake/woodlands offering a beach with swimming area, showers and bar/restaurant. Cable skiing/boarding and many other water sports are available here.

Equestrian
There is good local hacking on marked tracks from the edge of the hamlet meaning a minimal amount of road work. Both English and French horse groups locally. Pompadour (haras national) is around 40km away, with cross country course and gallops, horse racing, dressage and show jumping competitions (club, pro and international) and much more. There is a regular show jumping venue at nearby St Yrieix la Perche and many other smaller venues throughout the year (dressage, SJ, endurance etc). English-speaking vets, equine dentist, equine osteopath, saddler, farrier (or trimmer) all available locally.

The House

Ground Floor

Covered terrace with part glazed door to;

Living Room/Kitchen (Open plan 8.1m x 4.9m max)

Kitchen: With oak-fronted fitted units, Belfast type sink, fitted dishwasher, pyrolitic (self clean) oven, four-ring gas hob with extractor hood, rustic floor tiling and “esse” wood-burning range *.

Lounge Area: Exposed beams, character stone wall with inset fireplace and log burner*, window seat and solid chestnut flooring.

Utility Room: Off the kitchen area with matching oak-fronted fitted units, sink/drainer and space for washing machine.

Bedroom 3 (3m x 3.4m): Solid chestnut flooring, character stone wall, ceiling beams, door to ensuite bathroom (can be accessed as a Jack and Jill style bathroom).

Ensuite Bathroom: Large, contemporary bathroom with separate shower enclosure, white corner bath, WC and basin.

Study (2.5m x 4.2m max): Rustic floor tiles, door to outside and stairs up to first floor.

Separate access to:-
Basement: Fully stone/block lined with concrete floor throughout, running under the ground floor space of the house (in part reduced-height storage area) housing the hot water tank and with ample power and light points making an ideal boot room/further utility room (space for freezers, fridges etc).

First Floor

Sitting Room (4.3m x 4.2m max): Exposed beams, solid chestnut flooring, storage cupboard and wood pellet burner* leading to:

Bedroom 1 (4.1m x 3.3m max): Exposed beams, huge walk-in storage area and wardrobes (extra to dimensions given), solid chestnut flooring.

Bedroom 2 (3.3m x 5.5m max): Oak flooring.

Bathroom: Oak floor, white panel bath, WC and wash basin with wall-mounted towel heater.

The upstairs sitting room could provide the space for another bedroom if desired.

Outside
Front courtyard with parking for a number of cars and lawned area with plenty of space for table and chairs. Timber gates leading to further lawned area with trees and shrubs and on to an orchard with mature apple and pear trees. Far-reaching views over rolling hills.

Secluded rear courtyard with part sunken swimming pool (5.48m x 3.65m), covered terrace with great views leading to lawned area and vegetable plot with greenhouse.

Stone Barn (approx. 8m x 12m): Attached to the house. Could be converted or used for storage.

Barn/Hangar (approx 8m x12m): Of block construction and fully enclosed. Currently used for hay and vehicle storage. Both barns offer pedestrian access to the stable yard.

Garage (approx 6m x 5m): Block-built, currently used as wood store.

Stable Block (approx 24m x 8m):

3 boxes of (3m x 4m)
1 box of (2.75m x 3.5m)

All boxes are rendered block with rubber matting and automatic drinkers.

Storage area (2.75m x 6m): Rendered block. Could make another box.

Tack Store: Saddle and bridle racks, sink and drainer (hot and cold water).

The remainder of the yard (approx 22m x 4m) leaves lots of space for tying up and washing down (tap conveniently located for this), is well lit and has well-placed electrical sockets for clippers etc. The main access has double sliding barn doors leading to the drive and on to the outdoor school.

Carrière (approx. 38m x 20m)
The school was professionally constructed in 2008 with a drained, sand surface and water supply, and is fully enclosed by three-rail Horserail specialist fencing.

The Land (12.447 Acres)
The paddocks lie in front and to the side of the property and are free-draining. A recently constructed wooden field shelter (9m x 3m) serves the two largest fields with the rest of the land being divided into 5 smaller paddocks, most of which are fenced with 40mm tape and solid round chestnut posts.

Services
The property benefits from mains and well water, centrally controllable electric heating to radiators in ancillary rooms to supplement the main heating from log/pellet burners. New private drainage system (2008), which complies with the required standards, and ADSL.

Taxes foncières 1300

*available by separate negotiation

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Note: For further details or an appointment to view, please ring our office on 01799 543211