Perfect four bedroom stone country house with heated pool, terrace and beautiful garden. Character property.

Dating from the 1600s, this handsome property was home to a leading figure in the French Resistance, and reputed to have secreted British airmen in the cellar during WW II. It has been tastefully renovated to create a sunny, comfortable 4 bedroom home in beautiful grounds next to the river with its own pond. There's also a 40m2 double garage and workshop, an east-facing terrace 36 m2, mature trees, shrubs and perennials, a vegetable plot and an enclosed 8 x 3 metre pool heated via an air source heat pump. Original features such as exposed beams, original parquet and terracotta tiled floors have been carefully retained alongside modern comforts including electric central heating, double glazing and fibre internet. Situated in an ancient hamlet in the Parc de la Brenne nature park, the property is approached via a private drive with electric gate and entry phone and offers seclusion, far-reaching countryside views and peace.

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A private driveway leads to a gravelled area and the double garage, which has a good-sized workshop area and ample storage to the rear. The terrace is directly in front of the house and includes two outdoor dining areas. The ground floor features a 36m2 triple aspect sitting room with beamed ceiling and woodburner, a kitchen, a double bedroom, shower room, WC and hallway. The large L shaped oak fitted kitchen has a dining area, large storage cupboard, breakfast bar and appliances including a Rangemaster stove, fridge, dishwasher and extractor fan. Off here is a rear kitchen/laundry room with steps to the cellar and a door leading to a two room cottage currently used as a wood store and garden shed. On the first floor are the dual aspect master bedroom with parquet floor, a further two single bedrooms, a bathroom and large landing with study area. Several pieces of furniture are available for sale.

Mézières-en-Brenne is a popular sought-after village in the Parc de la Brenne. The Parc is known for its 3300 lakes/ponds, wildlife and outdoor sports activities including swimming, rambling, horse riding and canoeing. There is a year-round programme of events promoted by the Parc in local villages so there's always plenty to see and do. Major retail outlets can be found at Châteauroux, the capital city of Indre, and there are local shops and weekly markets at Buzançais and Vendoeuvres.

Transport links are very good with the A20 motorway a 30 minute drive away and international flights from airports at Limoges, Poitiers and Tours.

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