House in Champsac, Haute-Vienne, Limousin (Nouvelle Aquitaine)

6 rooms - 4 Beds - 1 Bath | Floor 197m² | Ext 1,363m²

€246,100 (HAI) - £212,397**

Ref. : A44829LZH87 | NEW

This spacious 4 bed property combines authentic French charm with modern living and private gardens in an unexpected village setting.

A large kitchen dining room is the heart of the house, along with a cosy living room and 2 more flexible rooms leading to the rear that lead out into a pretty south-facing walled garden. Upstairs there is a large master bedroom with walk in dressing room, two more bedrooms, a landing space and a family bathroom.

Outside, there is a courtyard garden and fully fenced orchard to the rear, and a small front terrace provides a peaceful spot to enjoy village life. Attached to the West side of the house are 2 large barns for storage and parking plus the potential for extension or conversion.

Situated in a vibrant small village with community cafe, grocery, primary school and wine shop. This property is close to all amenities, several swimming lakes and just 30km from Limoges airport.

A visit to fully appreciate this property is a must.

GROUND FLOOR

Porch and long entrance hall (12m2) leading off to other rooms and out to the garden at the rear.
Large sun-filled kitchen/dining room (33.7m2) with French doors opening onto the front terrace, original wooden floors and stunning stone chimney detailing.
Garden room/office (12.8m2) light and bright with glass door out to the pretty walled garden
Good size living room/snug (17.8m2)
Ground floor bedroom 4 (13.5m2) with garden access, could also be used as a library or additional office.
WC/Utility room (4m2) with tiled floor and room for washer/dryer

This house has 3 small cellars which are insulated from below for cosy winters.

FIRST FLOOR

Large landing area with space for desk, baby change or additional storage (12.1m2)
Bathroom (5.55m2) with shower over bath, basin and WC
Master bedroom 1 (24.6m2) front facing with original wooden floors and private dressing room (6.8m2)
Bedroom 2 (17m2) spacious double with polished wooden floors
Bedroom 3 (21m2) set as a twin and adjoined to bedroom 2, perfect for families as a bedroom or playroom. There is also a sealed doorway in this room, for the possibility of extending the living space into the adjoining barn.

This property has been well insulated above and below and still maintains its gorgeous original wooden floor boards throughout.

EXTERIOR

Three glass doors lead into the courtyard garden and into an enclosed orchard at the rear of the house, where the current owner keeps two pet sheep to manage the grass. The orchard is planted with a variety of bountiful fruit trees including cherry, fig, apple, kiwi and peach.

To the West of the house 2 large barns offer parking, storage and the opportunity for transformation, with an additional small and private garden plot attached, which could be transformed into a further 200m2 guest accommodation or a gite. These buildings already have water and electricity (Note: all on same meter as the main house).

The main house also has a raised terrace that running along the front, perfect for flower pots and a small table and chairs to sit with a drink and watch the comings and goings of the village.

The roof is sound but not new and will need replacing at some point in the near future at a cost of approx 16,000 euros, however the owner has taken this into account in the pricing, and aid grants are possibly available.

EXPENSES
Taxe fonciere 265 per year
Bin collection - 40 per quarter
Fibre internet - 35 per month

AREA

Situated in the center of a charming little Haute-vienne village, close to amenities in Chalus, Oradour-sur-vayres and only 30km from the city of Limoges and it's airport with all year round flights. The area boasts several swimming lakes, fabulous markets, lots of nature trails and an abundance of historical sites linked to Richard 1st and the 12th century crusades. Essential amenities nearby include large supermarkets, schools, cafes and restaurants. Healthcare is also good with plenty of GP's, nurses and pharmacies nearby and a network of excellent modern hospitals in Saint-Junien and Limoges. A car is essential in this rural area, but trains to Limoges, Bordeaux and the TGV from Angouleme to Paris takes just two hours.

HISTORY

This house has abundanct character. All its original features have been lovingly retained - the kitchen once used to be a village café and in the 1920s the living room was a private ballroom for the gentry of the area.

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