Property Description

This 2009 barn- conversion is a rare find; it has been sympathetically renovated and is completely open plan, retaining all of the character of a traditional stone Charentais barn. It sits on a plot of 2570m2 (over half an acre) and has lovely views over the valley. Peace and quiet are paramount, the property is at the edge of a tiny hamlet, surrounded by lovely rolling countryside, with plenty of rambling tracks and dark sky ratings are exceptional. Situated close to the Haute-Charente Lakes and within 15mins of 2 market towns.
 In Brief: approx.159m2 habitable space; vast open plan living room- kitchen- diner; ground floor WC; Utility room; huge L-shaped Mezzanine Bedroom (could make 2 bedrooms); Bathroom; Courtyard and large Garden.
Situation: Edge of small, peaceful hamlet; not overlooked, with lovely views over the garden and the rolling countryside beyond. 15 mins from Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure; 10mins from Roumazières-Loubert; 10 mins from the Haute Charente Lakes; 40mins from the city of Angouleme (TGV); 40mins from Limoges airport.
Description: This traditional, Charentais, Stone Barn was lovingly converted and reroofed in 2009 and retains a lot of its original atmosphere and character; the property is all about space and light, it benefits from a habitable surface area of approx. 159m2 laid out as follows:  
Ground Floor: Entrance from the courtyard into the vast, open-plan, full-height, living-area with a magnificent brick feature fireplace and wood-burner; fully fitted bespoke kitchen with, butler sink, integral oven, hob, fridge and freezer; Dining area with French doors out to the terrace and garden; Large WC (room for a shower); small Utility room.
1st Floor: The bespoke oak staircase leads to the large gallery mezzanine of approx. 55m2, it is intended as one huge open-plan bedroom but there is plenty of space to create at least 2 bedrooms if preferred. Large bathroom with roll-top bath, large walk-in shower, WC and Basin.
Mansard ceilings, exposed oak beams and quality oak flooring throughout with feature old quarry tiles at the entrances; bespoke reclaimed oak doors to the Bathroom and WC; wooden double glazing; 200L electric water heater; sold furnished and equipped; Heating: 13kw wood-burner; individual drainage system.
Outside: the property sits on a plot of approx. 2570m2 (over half an acre) comprising: gravelled courtyard/parking area providing off-road parking for several cars; Small gravelled terrace; Garden with mature trees including a magnificent oak, a haven of peace and tranquillity that nature-lovers will adore.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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