French property in Pays de la Loire - Sarthe - 17th Century hamlet – On visiting I felt I had walked onto a film set! Superb location and simply breathtaking property.

The property is located in beautiful countryside , reached by a very quiet country lane. The property is well screened from the lane is set behind electric gates, there are the remains of a moat which is now empty. Once inside the gates you enter the large graveled courtyard over which all the buildings look, each with its own character brought to life by the clever renovation.
The colombage main house dates from the 17th century and has been lovingly restored to offer 190m² comfortable living space and is composed of ;
Ground floor
Open plan living space (57m²) comprising living area, dining area, kitchen area and a corner for a study. Features include exposed ceiling beams, exposed stone wall, large fireplace with the original bread oven in working order, timber framed wall. The heating is by electric radiators and a 13w wood burning stove.
Living room (25m²) with open fireplace, oak floor, exposed stone walls, exposed beams.
Utility space/ boot room (20m²) original tiled floor, currently houses the white goods however, large enough to be used as a ground floor bedroom if required.
Bathroom with shower
Wc
Upstairs
Large landing with tiled floor and exposed beams
Bed 1 (31m²) Exposed beams, laminate wood flooring.
Bed 2 (10m²) Tiled floor, exposed beams
Bed 3 (10m²) Tiled floor, exposed beams
Bathroom (17m²) lovely spacious bathroom with corner bath, heated towel rail, tiled floor and exposed beams, wc.
The property benefits new roof insulation, new roof, new septic tank, new electric wiring and plumbing, internet.
Outside there is a large courtyard with room for numerous vehicles.
Large timber framed barn (100m²) currently used as garage and workshop, would make a superb function room, games room or office. Huge wooden doors and windows.
Timber framed covered summer dining area (34m²) bordering the pond with outlook over the water.
Old pigsty (30m²) stone and brick building offering excellent storage of garden equipment etc
Stable block (120m²) brick 2 store stable block which could house 2-4 stables or equally suitable for a workshop, office space or a second house.
Open barn (80m²)
The gardens extend to one and a half acres of lawns with trees including Oak, apple trees, pear, cherry, plum, walnut and peach. Water is present in the form of a large pond and a well.
Very peaceful haven yet not far from the village of Souday (3km) where there is a bakery, bar etc Valennes is 5km away and for a larger town Vibraye is less than 10km distance.
By rail: The property is located just 25mins from the TGV station at Vendôme - in less than 45mins you can be in Paris! , in addition there is a TGV station planned for Courtalain which is just 20 mins away.
By road: you can access the the A11 at Ferté Bernard in just 20 mins, Paris is 1H45, Le Mans 45.
If you would like further information or would like to visit this property please contact me Effie Iorsch on 00 33 (2) 33 85 17 94 or e-mail me at eiorsch@leggett.fr

Type

• Gite Complex
• Belle Demeure
• House

Location

• Isolated/secluded

Features

• Detached
• ADSL
• Outbuildings
• Private parking
• Garage
• Other Drainage

Conditions

• Restored
• Habitable