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Property Summary

Despite appearances this gorgeous property is not a bungalow but a house, set in a small hamlet but faces the valley and has an open view of greenery. The garden is super and has a swimming pool and terrasses around the front of the property, to take in the full glory of the garden. With 4 bedrooms all en suite, large open lounge with dining area of 32m and seperate kitchen (15m) office, entrance halls and large laundry room, this property has a lot to offer and you won't want to leave!!

Property Description

Super location with an elevated view over countryside, and with the added bonus of being a few minutes walking distance into the pretty village of Lizant. The property is close to the towns of Ruffec and Civray. The high quality renovation shines through with each bedroom benefiting from en suite facilites. The property has solid oak flooring throughout the upstairs and in some of the downstairs rooms. Electric gates lead via the gravel driveway to the front terrasse of the property which shades from the hot sunshine, and leads into the first entrance hall. From here the second hallway has doors leading to a large laundry room with fitted cupboards and sink, the first of the 4 bedrooms this one being downstairs (10m) and it has a window overlooking the gorgeous flower garden. There is an ensuite with wc. The study (also 10m) and a door to the rear of the property are also off from the hall. The kitchen is light and bright with a large picture window overlooking the garden, fitted cupboards,and integrated dishwasher. The lounge and dining room has 3 sets of french doors leading out onto the terrasses and the gardens and pool. Upstairs is also stunning, spacious and has 3 large bedrooms (8,14 & 16m) with ensuite and wc facilities, one single room and two doubles. A real pleasure to view. Outside in the gardens there are mature trees flower borders and shrubs, the swimming pool is 3.5m x7.5m. There is a second building in the grounds which has planning permission to convert into a second residence or leave as a workshop. The building measures 105m². A truly stunning property renovated with taste and to live the good life!!!

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.