5 Bed Property for sale
Bellac, Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France
Full Description
Exceptional Town Centre Maison de Maître with Country Views
This fabulous Maison de Maître, built in 1906, offers a rare blend of town centre convenience and private, secluded countryside living. The property boasts high ceilings, original features, and an undeniable air of grandeur and style.
Key Features & Location
Location: Perfectly situated in the town centre, within easy walking distance of all amenities, shops, and restaurants.
Gardens: Unique, private, traditional split-level gardens with beautiful relaxing views of the open countryside to the rear.
Accessibility: Just thirty minutes from Limoges International Airport.
Recent Renovations: Completely modernised with new electrics, a new roof, double glazing, and connection to mains drainage. Decorated to a high standard, requiring only personal cosmetic updates.
Interior Layout & Grandeur
Ground Floor (Garden/Independent Living Level)
A private entrance leads to a hallway accessing two rooms, each with an ensuite shower room and a separate WC. This area could be easily converted into a self-contained apartment for guests or multi-generational living. This level also features a secure garage, a workshop, a boiler room, and a large cave (wine cellar), with direct access to the garden.
First Floor (Principal Living Level)
The main grand entrance features magnificent marble stairs ascending to a large hallway with elegant parquet flooring and panelled walls, centred around a stunning original staircase.
Two large reception rooms with traditional fireplaces and balconies overlook the town.
A spacious lounge with parquet flooring and a fireplace offers tranquil views over the private garden.
A large fitted kitchen with an adjacent utility area.
Second Floor (Bedrooms)
The second-floor hallway features beautiful parquet flooring and is naturally lit by a stunning panelled ceiling window. This floor comprises:
Five spacious double bedrooms.
Two bedrooms benefit from dedicated dressing rooms.
One bedroom features an ensuite bathroom.
A further separate shower room and WC.
Top Floor (Development Potential)
Originally the servants' quarters, this vast space offers excellent potential for further development, currently configured to create either two large independent apartments or four additional spacious bedrooms with two ensuite bathrooms.
The house features a large terrace, perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining. Steps descend into the four split-level, traditional garden, which includes established lawns, mature trees, a charming pond, and a further small house/outbuilding.
This property is a truly hidden gem, offering a unique lifestyle defined by period grandeur, charm, and absolute privacy in a highly convenient location.
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