REDUCED in price - A rare opportunity to acquire an established and very successful Bed and Breakfast business (or could equally be run as a Guest Gite) which offers superior accommodation in a lovingly restored barn retaining many original features and is in one of the most sought after locations in the Charente.
The property offers a character 3 bedroom (fully renovated and all en-suite) 'Chambres D'Hotes' business with private walled gardens and an independent main home with 3 bedrooms (each en-suite), dating back in parts to the 16th century. Oil central heating for both properties and connected to mains drainage.
Being busy all year round is not a surprise with the business running in the beautiful village of Verteuil-Sur-Charente where the stunning chateau overlooks the river Charente. In this quintessentially French village there are 2 restaurants, a wine bar (selling local products and some amazing Cognacs), a riverside 'salon de the', a convenience store, bakers, post office, florist, brocante, art gallery and of course hairdressers and pharmacy.
4 steps from the property and a keen fisherman would be in his/her element as the river passes by, but offers no risk of flooding to the property. In fact just the gentle cascade of the river is extremely relaxing and provides the property with the most idylic village setting of peace and quiet, yet a 2 minute walk to the commerce etc.
MAIN HOUSE:
Ground Floor:
Sitting Room 27m2 Tiled floor, wood burner, exposed stone, oak beams
Formal Dining Room 17m2 Wooden floor
Kitchen/Diner 25m2 25m2 Tiled floor, exposed stone
Pantry 8m2 Tiled floor, exposed stone
First Floor:
Bedroom 23m2 (stairs from sitting room) Wooden floor, oak beams and private shower room 4m2 with WC (This end of the house can provide an extra B&B letting room at peak periods.
Master Bedroom 28m2 Parquet floor with private feature Bathroom 12m2 Parquet floor, roll top bath, WC, bidet, hand basin and balcony
Bedroom 14m2 Parquet with private Shower Room 4m2 Parquet, WC, hand basin and shower.
OUTSIDE:
Enclosed courtyard accessed via ancient porch way. Covered parking 130m2, laundry/boiler room 19m2 with recent and well maintained boiler, private walled gardens for the B&B
BED & BREAKFAST:
Across the gravel courtyard is a 3 bedroom / 3 shower room property. One of the unique features for B&B guests is that they have a lounge with TV and dining area served by a simple kitchen where they can relax other than in their bedroom. The set-up coudl also lend itself to an independent gite. The entire property has loads of character with oak beams and exposed stone walls. From the dining area are doors out to a wooden decking area where breakfast is served from Spring onwards and which then leads to the walled garden.
No of Rooms: 10
No of Bedrooms: 6
No of Bathrooms: 1
No of Shower rooms: 5
No of Floors: 2
No of Toilets: 6
Habitable Area m2: 277 m2
Size of Plot: 799 m2
Living Room Size: 27 m2
Orientation: South
Windows: Double glazed
Annual Property Tax: 1591 EUROS
Year Built: 1550
Fireplace: Yes
Attached: Yes
Central Heating: Yes
Type of Heating: Oil
Distance to Train Station: 6 km
Distance to Schools: 0.2 km
Distance to Airport: 70 km
Distance to Commerce: 0.1 km
Sanition Up To Standard: Yes
Type of Sanitation: Mains drainage
Location: Village
Broadband Internet: Yes
The department of Charente is located in the centre-west of France and is part of the Poitou-Charentes region along with Deux Sevres, Charente Maritime and the Vienne department.
Its name as is often the case comes from the river Charente which snakes through the department. Two local dialects are spoken in the area, Saintongeais in the west and Occitan to the east.
Charente is a thriving department for several reasons, Cognac production is one of the most interesting and profitable industries, the export level of approx. 95% is a success, the consumption in France being only 5% (some say they keep the best 5% in France!).
The department has many typical towns, Angouleme in the south east for example hosts an international festival that attracts hundreds of visitors and is not to be missed.
The region is popular with hikers, bikers and nature lovers who like to discover the woodlands, lakes and streams that are part of this amazing landscape.
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