On offer here is this beautiful stone property complex built in the 1930’s located on the outskirts of a village with all the amenities and close to road and rail links. It consists of two houses, offering a generous living space and 10 bedrooms, both of which have retained their original charm with numerous historical details. Storage outbuildings set in a wooded park of over 2 2/3 acres (ca. 1.06 hectare), enhanced by several terraces, will greatly help you enjoy the quality of life in our area, which has kept its close link with nature. Whether you're planning a gîte project, a one-family project, or a two-family project, the choice is yours, but do not delay in discovering this gem!The Bourgeois HouseOriginally converted into a retail shop, cf. the large bay windows within the front facade, with a living area above, this 5/6 bed bourgeois house is perfectly habitable in its current condition but requires modernisation of some of its rooms. It is built over a full basement at garden level, comprising a boiler room housing dual oil or wood-fired central heating systems, a garage, a cellar and a landing with a staircase to the living space above.
The ground floor offers a single floor living space: accessible from the garden level via a central landing and with a generous ceiling height (9ft or 2.75m), which connects to the main entrance, on the street side, with original solid wood floors. To its left is the dining room with a door providing direct access to the spacious kitchen with a wood range cooker connected to the fireplace. To the right of the entrance, two good-size bedrooms, one of which has a washbasin. Finally, between the kitchen and the bedrooms, a bathroom fitted with a hip bath, sink, and toilet.
On the first floor, a large central landing with original flooring, at the end of which stands a solid balcony with a wrought iron railing located above the main entrance and enjoying beautiful views of the Limousin countryside. On either side of the landing, four spacious bedrooms with fireplaces and original full-height storage cupboards, all built on magnificent solid wood floors. The two bedrooms located at the rear have beautiful views overlooking the property's wooded park. On the second floor, in the attic, a large games room or loft can be created thanks to a generous open plan floor. An arched dormer window gives the space good looks and brings in natural light. The exposed slate roof dates from 2010 and is in very good condition.
From a technical perspective, it will be necessary to upgrade the electrical system, install insulation, and modernise both the kitchen and bathroom, as well as some light decoration. However, with a solid and charming building as a base, we have already discussed the beautiful slate roof and the combined wood and oil-fired central heating. In addition, all the exterior joinery has been replaced with PVC double glazing... except for the old wooden front door, which we would like to preserve for its character. The house has its own septic tank installed in 2001. A natural spring originates on the land and enters the house's boiler room. It could, if desired, be the main water supply.The second houseRecently renovated and with its own separate access, it can be used for several purposes: as the main residence while the main house is being renovated. It can also be used as a guest house or rented out as a self-contained gîte. Finally, why not buy it for two families of friends? Each with their own home, while remaining close... a good solution for many. With a good-size living area over 3 floors, the conversion starts at garden level, similar to the bourgeois house, except that you already benefit from a living space at the garden level: a glass veranda that is the perfect link between the interior and the within easy reach garden, an interior door leads to the cosy fitted and equipped kitchen (tiles, exposed stone and beams, etc.) open to the living room with a wood burner. There are outbuildings that extend the living room, all accessible from inside the house, with a utility room, wine cellar and garage. An exposed oak staircase leads to a large landing-games room on solid chestnut flooring and with a door to the garden. From the games room, direct access to two bedrooms, as well as a bathroom and landing with a toilet and large storage cupboards. Finally, a third bedroom, with exposed beams and stone, is truly special thanks to its veranda with stone walls and floor and its private terrace paved in stone. A high wall and arched stone entrance with a wrought iron gate on the street side add a certain cachet to this space.
Finally, a master suite, located on the 1st floor, comprising a large bedroom with recently fitted solid wood floors, exposed beams, a private shower room/WC, and a mezzanine with built-in storage, rounds up the layout of the house.Several outbuildings in the heart of a varied parkDirectly next to the garden-level veranda, an extraordinary, canopied terrace was created from a bread oven. A small fountain with a stone basin fed by the land's natural spring flows onto the terrace. You can hear the water from the fountain while you sit at the table with family or friends. It's simply idyllic! You'll visit and never want to leave once you see this terrace! In addition, a second terrace built for enjoying the sun, with an adjoining wooden shed converted into a bar, has been created to once again take advantage of the outdoors. Here, without a doubt, guests are welcome and entertained! But that's not all: there's a French bowls court, a hangar for storing large vehicles such as camper vans or caravans, and two large storage sheds for grounds maintenance equipment, one of which is on two floors.
The garden, extending from these developments, has a mature feel to it and features several well-defined areas: a large, secluded vegetable garden fed by the spring, an orchard, and a wooded area. There are two separate entrances for vehicles: one for parking large vehicles, the other for even larger service vehicles at the opposite end of the garden, without impacting the rest of the space. You get to have 2 2/3 attached acres (ca. one hectare and six ares) of land, a rather rare thing in a village...Access and AmenitiesThe property is located close to a motorway and railway, which is ideal for a gîte business. You have the best of both worlds, thanks to the vicinity of the village and the natural feel provided by the large grounds. There are no close neighbours, yet local shops and the swimming lake are within walking distance. Limoges is less than half-an-hour away by road and train, and its airport is 35 minutes away. Paris is a 4-hour 45-minute drive away.