Monday 8 February 2010

Limousin farmhouse for sale





Fabulous Farmhouse with a huge separate barn and approximately 6700m2 (1.7acres) of land. The property is only 2.5 miles from the delightful small town of Châtelus-Malvaleix which has a swimming lake, schools, post office, doctors, pharmacy, butcher, baker, mini-mart, auberge, etc. The departmental capital of Gueret is approximately 17 miles away. The property itself is in a tucked-away position down a small country lane.

If you would like further details, or wish to arrange a viewing, please contact me at: steve466@gmail.com

House and barn as viewed from the corner of the plot.



View of the land and surrounding countryside.



Back of house showing door to the cellar.



East end of the house showing the 'buanderie' and old piggery.




Solid oak front door with original wrought iron detailing.




House interoir:


Hallway


Main bedroom, with double aspect windows.


Large kitchen and dining area.


upstairs bathroom with 'over bath' shower.


Downstairs bathroom (with separate shower).



Upstairs:

The upper storey has been completely renovated and has three large bedrooms and a bathroom.


Bedroom 1: 6.8 x 3.2 metres (plus recessed wardrobe area), double aspect with beautiful country views, electric panel radiator).

Bedroom 2: 4.2 x 3.4 metres (access to well-insulated loft).

Bedroom 3: 4.0 x 3.4 metres.

Bathroom: 3.4 x 2.5 metres with WC, washbasin, bath with overhead shower, heated towel radiator.

Downstairs:

Entrance hall: 7.2 x 1.9 metres with original oak staircase to first floor and steps to cellar.

Bathroom: 4 x 2.5 metres with WC, washbasin, bath, separate shower, airing cupboard, heated towel rail.

Sitting room (or bedroom suitable for elderly or disabled person): 4.4 x 4 metres.

Huge open plan area ready for kitchen to be fitted: 7.2 x 4.2 metres. This room has an original stone fireplace which currently houses a woodburning stove.

Adjoining this room is the old 'buanderie' or laundry room (6.8 x 3.9 metres) with its original stone floor. This could easily be incorporated into the main house.

Hardwood double glazed windows have been fitted to the house and a septic tank has been installed.


Outbuildings:

Large stone detached barn.


Interior of barn.



Outbuildings, including a stone built double garage.




The barn has a footprint of around 170 m2 and would be high enough to put in 2 very generous storeys. It has its own water and septic tank is in place. There is a working well in the barnyard.

There are several stone outbuildings, including a bread oven, piggery, double garage and chicken house.

Land:

Land of 6700 m2 is currently mostly in the form of a field, but could easily be split into two very large gardens if the barn were to be developed as a separate dwelling.



The local town of Chatelus Malvaleix with shops, schools, swimming lake etc.