House in Saint-Martial-sur-Isop , Haute-Vienne , Limousin - Part of Nouvelle Aquitaine

Set down a quiet lane in the heart of the Haute Vienne countryside is a slice of heaven which has been lovingly created by the current owners.

The tone is set from the moment you approach the house. Outside you immediately get a feel for the size of the property and the grounds. A large barn which has cleverly constructed stables provides off street parking for classic cars, horse trailers or campervans.

Through the burgundy gateway you enter the formal gardens which bathe in the sun and the patio entertaining area that stretches along the length of the grand house. The planting carries your eye down the gentle slope of the property which provides panoramic views over the countryside.

As you enter the house you get a sense you have made the right decision to come and see what could be your next family home. The large kitchen has been designed with entertaining in mind and enjoys double aspect light and spacious work surfaces to delight even the most discerning chef.

Guests can be comfortably welcomed at the informal dining table or relax on the couch to enjoy conversation and a glass of wine which makes this the heart of the house. There is excellent indoor – outdoor flow back to the patio area for evening entertaining.

Heading deeper into the house brings you to the formal dining room which flows into a warm inviting lounge area with doors that again open back onto the patio. Massive exposed beams give a hint to the history of the building and the log fireplace promises a focal point to gather through the cooler evenings of winter.

It is testament to the size of the rooms that the American size couches, beds and furniture blend into each space like a well-tailored glove.

Off the lounge is the generous ground floor bedroom with ensuite shower room. A natural choice of location for guests staying overnight or those with elderly family visiting. There is a separate full size family bathroom, laundry area and pantry on the ground floor.

Through the study at the base of the stairs you have a second lounge area with vaulted ceilings. Currently used as an additional reception room this could also be a cosy library, music room or art studio with plenty of natural light to stimulate creativity.

Upstairs the story of the house transforms again as vaulted ceilings allow more of the great beams of the house to be displayed. In the master bedroom the size of the bed almost deceives the eye until you measure this against the doorway. These are massive pieces of bedroom furniture which look just perfectly proportioned against the high ceilings and exposed wooden floors and large open rooms.

There are another two generous size bedrooms on this floor and further room to expand through on the same level and into the attic. There is already plumbing up to the attic if you wished to create another bedroom or add bathrooms and ensuites.

Back out to the gardens you will find the old farmer’s cottage and a long row of rooms which all back onto a second barn and workshop area. This speaks of potential to extend the current large house and create a secondary set of accommodation (subject to planning permissions).

The grounds are a mix of orchards, smaller paddocks and large open grassed areas. The gentle slopes provide natural draining to the small pond at the end of the garden. Out of the gate at the end of the garden a winding path will take you down to the river L’Isop and further into the Haute Vienne Countryside.

Just under 2km to the village of Saint-Martial-sur-Isop and 9km to daily essentials at Val-d'Oire-et-Gartempe or Bellac is about 15 minutes by car with schools, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and train station.

Spacious and tastefully renovated, warm and inviting. There are just so many words that one could use to describe this beautiful home but only when you experience this in person can you get a true feeling for the love and dedication that has gone into presenting this property. Someone will be very honoured to take up the reigns of this home for the next generation.

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