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11065TB86 Price €323,300
Beautifully renovated 5 bed country house plus two huge barns, in over 5 hectares of rural idyll
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Property Summary
Renovated to an extremely high standard, this surprising house is in the middle of its own land and offers spacious, elegant living accommodation comprising drawing room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, boot room and shower room downstairs and five excellent bedrooms and family bathroom upstairs. The land surrounds the house and the two enormous barns provide the sides to a large court garden.
Property Description
What a place! In an idyllic setting with land of five hectares surrounding the house, all the ingredients of a self-sufficient lifestyle, this house is quite a find. The property is approached down a picturesque avenue and through wrought iron gates. The barns are huge and in good condition and the house itself is perfect; high ceilings and well proportioned rooms, nicely set out inside so that it flows and would certainly be a joy to live in. The house is just over 1 km from Isle Jourdain. The diverse activities on offer here include fishing, water skiing, canoe/kayaking, tennis, riding, bungee jumping from the magnificent viaduct as well as gorgeous walks. There is a swimming pool nearby, restaurants and shops within walking distance and for motor racing enthusiasts, the Val de Vienne circuit at Le Vigeant offers guaranteed thrills as you race around the track for the first time, or attend some of the numerous events which are held there.
Location in France
The Vienne was formed in 1790 from parts of the historical regions of Poitou, Berry and Touraine. The department tends to slope downwards from the north to the south with the highest point reaching 764 ft and the lowest point being 115ft at the confluence of the River Creuse and the River Charente. The department gets its name from the River Vienne, which flows straight down the centre.
Poitiers is the departmental and regional capital and boasts France's oldest Christian building, the Saint Jean baptistery, constructed back in the fourth century. The town has some fine examples of Romanesque architecture, is a pleasant small city, and visitors will find a relaxed atmosphere, especially compared to Paris. IT is home to around 90,000 people including many students thanks to the popular university. Poitiers is also a good base to visit nearby towns and cities. A lot of retirees move to the city and its' environs, attracted by its warm climate (snow is rare).
North of Poitiers is Futuroscope, France's scientific theme park, created by the Vienne departmental council. Further north still is Chatellerault, a charming town with tree-lined avenues and the imposing Henry IV bridge, built some four centuries ago which crosses the River Vienne.
Montmorillon is a small town with only 7,500 inhabitants, and book publishing is the town's speciality and a book fair is held here every June. The nearby Vienne River offers kayaking and fishing amongst many other activities. Away from the river, the gentle countryside provides an ideal location for horse riding and walking.
Ryanair flies direct to both Limoges and Poitiers. If you'd rather go by land then take France's super fast TGV train service, which stops off in Poitiers. To get there by car, take the A10 from Paris.
