For Sale: An imposing three storey maison bourgeoise of granite stone construction circa 1890 offering approx. 313m² of accommodation comprising  6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, renovated with style and warmth, retaining original features, to provide a comfortable family home with bed and breakfast accommodation. The adjoining ground-level annexe has its own independent entrance with all amenities and currently serves as two further letting rooms with ensuite bathrooms.  The traditional two-storey cottage sits adjacent to the main house  providing 83m²  of self-contained  2 bedroom accommodation currently being let for all year round holiday lets and with its own electricity supply is equally suitable for long-term letting.  The property stands in mature gardens of approx 2517 ^m2 with splendid 200 year old cedar tree,  Swimming pool (10x5m) in its own enclosed garden, attached barn, and separate garden area to the rear with large out of sight parking area. Wells providing water for pool and gardens, mains water, drainage and electricity. ADSL - Broadband + wifi connection. The whole property has been fully rewired and insulated and part double-glazing installed. The main roof is in good condition and the annexe barn conversion was re-timbered and re-roofed in 2007.

The owners are planning retirement so there is an option to take over a genuinely successful established business with a rating of 3 épis Gites de France and a strong home and international clientele.  To manage the business successfully a reasonable command of the French language is recommended.   

La Maison (clic to enlarge)

Le Salon

Stairs to 2nd floor

The annexe Bedroom 8

One of the Annexe bathrooms 

Bedroom 2

Accommodation (all measurements are approximate)

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hall leading to living/dinning room with adjoining kitchen, sitting room, and doors to back hall with study,  wc and shower room, grand original staircase leading to first and second floors. 

Dining room : 25m² with large chimney housing insert wood burner, large original tall storage cupboards, recessed lighting, original tiles floors, double glazed window to front gardens,  Archway leading to

Kitchen 9m² fitted  with large gas range and 2 electric ovens, work surfaces and butler sink. 

Sitting room :  25m² with working open fireplace, windows on 2 aspects, original oak floorboards, door to study, energy efficient electric radiator.

Study: 13m² with energy efficient electric radiator

FIRST FLOOR - landing with large windows overlooking front and rear gardens, original oak floor boards, leading to

Bedroom 1 : 25m² with views over the garden and pool. original oak floorboards, fitted cupboards, energy efficient electric radiator, door to shower room with washbasin and wc

Bedroom 2: 25m² with dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens and pool, original oak floorboards, fireplace (not functional), fitted cupboards high performance electric radiator.

Bedroom 3: 13m² with views over the garden and pool. Original oak floorboards, energy efficient electric radiator.

Family Bathroom: 13m² with large shower cubical, bathtub, wc, tiled vanity unit with washbasin.

SECOND FLOOR - large landing space leading to 3 double bedrooms with high ceilings and original exposed beams, large bathroom, access to fully insulated and timber treated loft space.

Bedroom 4: 21m²  fitted cupboards, energy efficient electric radiator

Bedroom 5: 17.50m² dual aspect windows overlooking gardens and pool, walk-in cupboard, energy efficient electric radiator

Bedroom 6: 14m²  views to garden and pool..

Family Bathroom: 11m²   bathtub with shower column and shower screen, wash basin. Separate WC and washbasin

Storage room:  11m²  with storage shelving and housing hot water cylinders.

THE ADJOINING GROUND FLOOR ANNEXE with independent front access

Entrance hall leading to 

Bedroom 7 : 17.50m²  with tiled floor, double glazed windows to garden, door to en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, w.c., wash-basin.  

Bedroom 8 : 27.50m²   with tile floor, high beamed ceiling, velux window, fitted cupboard, door to utility room housing hot water cylinder, door to en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower column and screen, washbasin and wc.

PROPERTY FOR SALE AT 350,000 Euros ONO

To enquire further about this sale property please email the resident owners at bedbreakfast87@gmail.com or phone +33 (0)555684280

The Cottage 83m² Fully renovated in 2005, including new roof, this 2 bedroom cottage is let as an all year round holiday gite, although it is suitable for full-term renting, or indeed as granny accommodation. To be sold with furniture and fittings.

  Ground Floor: Open plan dinning room, fully fitted kitchen area, wood burner stove, archway leading to living room with door to outside.

 Stairs to 1^st floor landing leading to 2 double bedrooms with double glazed windows, each with small shower closet with washbasin, separate w.c. The bedrooms look out over the swimming pool and gardens with the magnificent cedar tree.

LOCATION OF LIMOUSIN SALE PROPERTY dept 87 Haute Vienne

The property is within a few minutes walk of the village primary school, shops, bank, hotel bar and restaurant, and 12 kms from the market town of Bellac with its sous-Préfecture and large new Office of Tourism, providing excellent secondary school with lycée, supermarkets, banks, theatre, cinema and market. 20kms to the west Confolens in the Charente with its huge summer fesitval attracting visitors from afar. The surrounding countryside of the Pays des Mont de Blond has many beautiful lakes and rivers and little hamlets unmoved by time. Surrounding villages and towns are steeped in history from medieval times and draw many people who come to retrace the route of Richard the Lionheart, marking fortresses and castles to his final battle at the Chateau of Chalus.

 Here are some key factors concerning location which contribute strongly to the success of our bed & breakfast and gite business  

• Easily accessible location - scores highly with visitors 

• Within easy access of major holiday routes attracting clientele from North, South, East and West  - ideal for planning the midway break

• A popular weekend venue for families attending wedding functions at the nearby chateau originating from the XIII° century, and later largely destroyed by army of prince Edward of Wales, the famous Black Prince.

• A fast developing economic, cultural and tourist region served by Limoges International Airport - good for all-year round business 

• High investment area for tourism, with considerable Regional and Departmental investment in the development of Tourism and culture -  excellent growth potential

• Diversity of cultural and sightseeing attractions as well as outdoor activities including motor sport, golf, water sports, cycling - excellent for all ages. 

• Unspoilt natural countryside with rivers and lakes  (there are more than 14,000 fishing lakes in the Limousin region) - another strong tourist attraction and a haven for  walkers, fisherman, birdwatchers and artists.

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