House in Charchigné , Mayenne , Pays-de-la-Loire

Welcome to this enchanting French property, an entire hamlet, set in a secluded location. Boasting a picturesque 3-bedroom farmhouse set over a generous 1-hectare of land, which sits upon a hilltop with views in all directions. The property includes a beautiful apple orchard, we can also find a fully functional bread oven stone building, a large open stone barn, a small cottage joined on to the house, with would be perfect as a guest house or gîte, and another small stone barn with garage space all of which are over two storeys. Upon entrance inside the traditional French longère farmhouse, experience the blend of contemporary elegance as natural light and open plan blend seamlessly along with the original charm of exposed beams and stone walls, to create an inviting and homely atmosphere.

Throughout the house, exposed stone and french limestone floor tiles elevate the rustic allure, while underfloor heating ensures comfort year-round. We enter into the open kitchen/dining room. To the right, we find a pristinely modern shower room and WC, a boot room and utility room. At the otherside of the kitchen, we first find the light and spacious sitting room and then the classical and cosy living room.

There are two staircases to the upstairs, both of which are made from locally sourced oak. The first staircase takes us to a small mezzanine landing which leads to the master bedroom. The second staircase leads from the living room up to a landing/office space, two bedrooms, a bathroom, WC and a larger mezzanine floor sitting above the kitchen.

The spacious kitchen and dining room invite the perfect environment for your culinary needs, with access to the beautiful cottage garden, which we will touch on later. The carpentry and wood work on show in this space is stunning, adorned with the authentic exposed beams. The bathroom is stylish in design and modern. The boot room and utility room provide practical convenience.

The sitting room feels light and spacious and also offers views of the garden. As throughout the ground floor, french limestone tiles embellish the floor. An opening leads us through to the living room, with a classic wood burner, beautiful stone wall and masonry and exposed beams.

With two staircases, journey upstairs, where you'll find a landing doubling as an office space. Discover the first cozy bedroom, a modern bathroom, and the second bedroom with a separate WC. The large mezzanine floor offers versatile options, while a smaller second mezzanine floor adds to the charm. The master bedroom, is a room that exudes character, with its own staircase, offers additional privacy.

Step outside to explore the bread oven cottage, boasting a fully functional traditional oven, inviting culinary adventures and the opportunity to be converted into a charming living space. A nicely sized stone barn with an adjacent garage offers more versatile options to suit your vision, perhaps the barn could be converted into a gîte, a games room, storage space, a private bar: the possibilities are numerous.

There is also a charming cottage adjoined to the main house, providing the ideal setting for a gîte. The cottage would lend itself perfectly to extending the living space of the main house even further. There is a large open barn with large sliding doors, built from stone, and featuring a sound roof, offering further storage solutions.

Nestled behind the main house, at the heart of the property, we find the charming cottage garden. Inspired by rustic French charm and the quaint elegance of English garden design, the cottage garden provides a wonderful outdoors retreat, with provision for a demountable hot-tub. There is also an ancient stone well.

Embrace the tranquility of the French countryside to its fullest, the property is nestled amongst rolling hills, verdant fields, and their hedgerows. The property comes with a mature apple orchard, with the apples being used for cider. On the grounds, you can find a great variety of trees, including a fine old oak tree. You will find an abundance of open green space, with the meadow and front, as the property spans over 1 hectare of land, there is plenty of room for animal husbandry.

This completes our summary of this dreamy french property, beckoning you to create lasting memories with family and friends in this rustic haven. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities of owning your own french hamlet, and enquire about this property today!

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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr