In a charming French village, nestled in the green heart of France, stands this imposing and characterful Maison de Maître dating from 1776. A truly historic property with a rich history as the residence of the village’s dignitaries.
This spacious property offers approximately 570 m² of living space on a fully walled plot of 3,613 m² and combines authentic French grandeur with modern comfort. Thanks to its size and layout, the property is ideally suited as a luxury family home, chambre d’hôtes, care villa, multi-family home or exclusive holiday retreat.
Attractive living spaces
Through the impressive entrance, you reach the spacious reception hall with a magnificent wooden staircase leading up to the second floor. The property features several stylish salons and living rooms with marble and granite fireplaces, high ceilings with decorative mouldings, solid oak parquet floors and original details.
The living room, measuring approximately 40 m², has French doors leading to the landing and the garden and is connected to the elegant dining room. There is also a TV room, a reading room and various cosy rooms with wood-burning stoves.
Spacious kitchen-diner
The recently refurbished kitchen, measuring approximately 30 m², forms the heart of the house and is equipped with 38 drawers, an induction hob, oven, combination microwave, dishwasher, fridge and coffee machine. A large Bruno wood-burning stove and granite mantelpiece add to the atmosphere.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
The property features several spacious bedrooms spread over two floors, most of which have a fireplace or wood-burner, marble mantelpieces, solid wood flooring and double glazing
There are three bathrooms, including one luxury bathroom with a freestanding bath, double washbasin, walk-in shower, infrared sauna and steam shower
Second floor with potential appartment
The fully renovated second floor, with high ceilings and new Velux skylights, features a second kitchen, central living area, two bedrooms and a large bathroom. Ideal for a guest house, apartment or rental.
Outdoor living and outbuildings
The plot offers several charming gardens with terraces, mature trees, wells, a gazebo, a vegetable garden and views over rolling meadows with Limousin cattle.
The former stables and furniture workshop form a large detached building with enormous potential for a gîte/guesthouse, studio/workshop, or gallery/shop. There is also an outdoor kitchen with a canopy, a pergola, various seating areas, fruit trees and berry bushes, a shelter for garden tools, and a cellar running beneath the entire house, ideal as a wine cellar.
Renovations
In recent years, extensive work has been carried out, including the replacement of the roofs on the main house, studio, garages and dovecote, roof insulation, new Velux windows, a complete rewiring of the electrical system, new plumbing and guttering.
Some finishing touches still need to be completed, including the installation of some of the bathroom fittings.
The property is being sold largely furnished (inventory list available during viewings).