Yes, it is a contradiction, a town centre property, but with gardens that may as well be in the middle of the countryside, but that is what you have with this new build home still under guarantee.

This is a very well executed property, with 127m2of quality fixtures and fittings, underfloor gas heating (wet system) and 1600m2of well-manicured gardens, mainly laid to lawn. You also have fruit trees, an attached garage and a further garage/outbuilding.

Le Dorat is the traditional capital of the Basse Marche and within the ramparts of this ancient town are some fine examples of Romanesque architecture, including the Collegiale Saint-Pierre-de-Dorat. The surrounding area has all year round attractions including horse racing (French style) sound and light shows; craft days; All year round markets as well as concerts, tennis, cinema, fishing, sailing and windsurfing in nearby locations. The house lies on the outskirts of the town with open countryside views towards it.

Getting to the area is easy with flights from many UK airports into Limoges (45km) and trains in Le Dorat itself; having links to services to Poitiers train station where you have TGV connections to Paris, Bordeaux, London & Brussels.

The current owners bought the land in 2011 and then instructed French Artisans to build their home; which is now a little too large for just the two of them.

The house benefits from mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. It has a gas underfloor heating system and is double glazed throughout and is heavily insulated.

Ground Floor Underfloor Heating System

Entrance - 3.6 x 3.6m with stairs to first floor and doors to dining room, lounge and 1st bedroom.

Lounge - 4.3 x 3.9m with fire place and French doors into the garden.

Bedroom 1 - 3.8 x 3.9m with window to front of property and door to:

En-Suite - with shower, vanity unit with hand basin and W.C.

W.C.

Dining Room - 3.6 x 3.8m with French doors to gardens and opening into kitchen

Kitchen - 3.8 x 3.2m with fitted units, island unit, door and window to gardens and entrance to:.

Utility Room - 3.6 x 2.8m with plumbing for appliances, window to front of house and door into attached garage.

Garage - 6.7 x 3.7m

First Floor

Mezzanine/Landings - 3.4 x 2.2m currently used as a study area with window to front of property.

Bathroom - 2.9 x 2.3m with bath, with overhead shower and shower screen, hand basin, W.C. and window to back gardens

Bedroom 2 - 4.1 x 2.9m with double window overlooking garden

Bedroom 3 - 4.5 x 3m with double window looking towards the Collegiale Saint-Pierre-de-Dorat

OUTSIDE

Gated Entrance

Garage

2nd Garage/Workshop

Garden Shed/Storage

Garden - laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees