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A Traditional Tourangelle "Maison de Maitre" set in Walled Grounds of 1 Hectare (2.47 Acres) with Swimming Pool, Terrace and Gated Car Park. A 2 Bedroom House with Courtyard and Barn To Be Sold Separately. |
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Location: Near La Roche-Posay, Département of Indre-et-Loire, Centre. Price Reduced: €472,500 for the Main House & Grounds. Status: For Sale ID: 493 The above price includes Estate Agency Fees. A figure of approximately 6.5% should be added to the purchase price to cover Tax, Notary and Registration Fees. Châtellerault 27 kms Potiers 66 kms Tours 97 kms The property is situated in a quiet location on the edge of a village bordering the river Creuse in the southern Loire. It is close to the Brenne National Park and the thermal spa town of La Roche Posay. The Loire Chateaux and several major towns and airports are within easy reach. The village has two boulangeries, a bar, a restaurant and on the outskirts, a hypermarket complex with chemist, garage and a further restaurant. There is a leisure park beside the river which has tennis courts, a playground and a supervised, public swimming pool. The nearest large town is Châtellerault, twenty minutes away and with all amenities including a mainline railway station. The larger cities of Poitiers and Tours are each within an hour's distance and both have an airport and mainline railway station. The Brenne National Park (land of a thousand lakes) is close by with excellent fishing, birdwatching and leisure facilities. Schools Schooling up to primary level is available in the village. Secondary education can be reached in Le Blanc, about half an hour away with bus transport. Equestrian There is an equestrian centre just outside the village, with others all around the area and various Pony Club venues. Plenty of feed suppliers with a large one on the outskirts of Châtellerault. The local farmers will supply hay. A farrier visits the village and the vets in Châtellerault and Preuilly are experts with horses. There are many competitions of varying standards around the region. From the house, it is possible to access bridleways in open country in a couple of minutes and without crossing any major road. The House (c.1820) Entrance Gates onto attractive courtyard. Entrance hall: Running from front courtyard to back terrace, original tiles. Suite: These two rooms can also be self-contained and accessed from a separate front door into a foyer. This suite is currently used as a family bedroom suite but would make ideal extra reception rooms. Salon/Bedroom: 5.5m x 4.1m Bedroom: 4.25m x 3.45m Bathroom: 3m x 3m Lounge/Dining Room: 9.2m x 5.5m. Fireplace with woodburning stove. Kitchen: 5.8m x 3m Hallway: 3.35m x 2.95m. Linking the main house to the annexe, original tiles. Cloakroom. Access to the vaulted cellars that run under the main house. First floor Hallway Bedroom 1: 4.8m x 2.4m. Ensuite Hallway Bedroom 2: 3.32m x 3.4m. Ensuite Bedroom 3: 3.08m x 3.4m. Ensuite Bedroom 4: 3.5m x 3.4m. Ensuite Bedroom 5: 4.7m x 4.8m. Ensuite Large boarded attic. Annexe Kitchen: 4.1m x 3.45m Living Room: 3.85m x 3.90m Bedroom: Bathroom: 2m x 3.9m Large boarded attic. 2nd House/Gite (c.1600) Entrance hall with stairs to first floor. Original granite floor stones throughout the ground floor. Living /Kitchen/Dining Room: 5.2m x 5.25m. Fireplace with woodburning stove. Bathroom First floor Bedroom: 5.25m x 5.25m. Ensuite 1.6m x 2.1m Second floor Bedroom: 4.5m x 4.35m. Ensuite shower room All the original windows have been retained in the main house. Windows have been replaced with wood in the older 1600 house There is butane gas central heating in the main house and annexe. The older house has wood-burning stoves. Services Mains electricity and water. The owners have installed a water softener. Mains sewage (no fosse septique). Outside There is one stable with two stalls at the corner of the front courtyard. This is not currently in use. Large barn which currently houses the pumping equipment for the pool in one corner. Could be used for stabling. Outbuilding at the rear of the property could be converted to provide further accommodation. The land is lawn and parkland and is entirely walled. Water is piped from the house to various points in the grounds. There are no rights of way over the grounds. Swimming pool Completely fenced and hedged in its own landscaped part of the grounds. 10m x 5m with Roman steps at one end. Income The owners have been receiving guests on a Chambre d'Hotes basis by word of mouth. This income has covered the main outgoings of the house. They don't advertise at all. Both annexe and older house have been let as gites in the past. The accommodation is entirely flexible. Huge potential! Taxe Fonciere €1043 Taxe d’Habitation €408 |
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