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Property Summary

An excellent property that the photographs do not do justice to. The property has been very well renovated throughout but none of the original character and charm of the property has been lost. The 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms offer numerous possibilities for the occupiers as a large family home or to provide rental income. A well kept rear garden provides the chance to enjoy the sun. The shops and commerces of the pretty village are a short walk away and there is also a lake in the village where you could enjoy a spot of fishing or just relax and watch the ducks. A great property at a very competitive price.

Property Description

Built around 1850, alot of care and attention has gone into this property and the addition of a new log burner with re-lined chimney, double glazing, and new boiler in 2009 mean that the property is in perfect condition. The lovely external stone walls which were cleaned in 2008 and the rear elevation re-rendered preserve the original charm of the period in which it was built. As with all elegant properties we have an entrance hall which runs the length of the property, the staircase is at the rear and the door to the garden. On one side of this hall, again running the length of the property is the sitting room, (3.5m x 9m), where a new log burner sits in the original old stone fireplace. A large and spacious room with patio doors at the rear leading into the garden. To the right of the entrance hall is the Dining Room (3.5m x 4.5m) with an open archway through to the fully equipped kitchen with a range cooker and plenty of with cupboards to store all your pots and pans. From the rear Hall a curved timber staircase rises to the first floor Landing area and then on this floor we have the family Bathroom (3m x 4.5m) with bath and toilet and space and plumbing to have the washing machine in here. The 3 bedrooms are all doubles and have many original features like the wood floors and fireplaces. There is also a toilet on this floor and the room is large enough to put a shower in so it could easily be an en-suite for one of the bedrooms. The original staircase curves upwards to the Second Floor large Landing area (5m x 5m) which serves as a sitting room for the 2 bedrooms on this floor. The orignal attic windows are still in place and the addition of further velux windows means that this floor has plenty of light coming in and there are some nice countryside views to be appreciated. Also on this floor is the bathroom, 14m2 which is large enough to have a bath and a custom (larger than normal) built shower cubicle. This second floor area could easily be made into a self-contained suite for friends or family or for rental. Out into the garden and here we find an enclosed area, ideal for dining outside in the autumn months when the temperatures are still warm but maybe we have the occasional shower. There is also a large stone storeroom, which is a good place to have the fridge freezer and the wine. The whole garden area has been very well maintained and lots of lovely flowers and plants are in place complementing the lawn area. The double gates lead onto a side street so the property has rear access and it would be possible to bring your car in, although parking spaces outside the front of the property, inset from the road, are never full. Under the House there is a cellar (8m x 4m) housing the boiler and oil storage tank. Adjacent to the House the owners currently rent a Garage (8m x 4m) with concrete floor, electrics and a first floor area. The owner is prepared to continue this rental agreement with the new owners and would also be prepared to sell. So it could be made into an extension to the house or a workshop or shop if you are an artisan. This property is located in a pretty Town within the Indre Department of the Centre Region. It is within walking distance of all amenities including primary and secondary schools, doctors (english speaking), dentists, vets, banks, supermarket, boulangerie, charcuterie, post-office etc. This is the Administration Centre for the area and locally there are lots of walks, fishing lakes, campsite and swimming pool. The airports at Limoges, with daily flghts to the UK, and Poitiers are around 1 hour 20 minutes away. The TGV at Chateroux (20 mins away) links the area with Paris.

Location in France

The Indre is located in the south of the Centre-Val-de-Loire region and is named, like many French departments, after the river that flows through it. It has a historical link to the neighbouring department of Cher as together they form the old province of Berry. This is generally considered to be the most attractive part of the Loire Valley, and benefits from a milder, drier climate than the north of the region.
The Indre is a medieval department just waiting to be explored. It proudly boasts over 80 churches and 100 castles. The green hills and open fields that make up the surrounding countryside are great places to relax and spend time. The area is unspoiled by tourism or industry, and to date has been largely untouched by expatriate buyers looking to invest in a holiday home or more permanent property.
To the north of the department, the castles of Valencay, Bulges and Argy, which host a music festival every September. Issoudun is a major wine producing area, and to the south of the department have some lovely landscapes that in the past inspired Monet. In the north-west, there is the beautiful nature reserve of Brenne, nicknamed 'the country of a thousand lakes'. This is a great place to go hunting or fishing. The centre of the Indre around Châteauroux is where you will find the cultural heart of the department. It is here that many festivities take place over the summer months. Châteauroux is the capital of the Indre with a population of just over 50,000.
Unfortunately, the department does not yet have its own international airport. The nearest airports are Tours, Poitiers or Limoges, all of which have regular domestic and international flights. UK holiday-home owners can simply take the Channel Tunnel and then hop onto one of France's fast and comfortable TGV trains, which will take you to Tours by way of Paris. Travelling by car is still always an option as the department is only a few hours drive from Paris, and the road network is superb. Despite the popularity of the area with retirees and second home owners, there are still some very cheap properties here. There is the possibility of renting out your property, although the market here is not as established as in the major tourist destinations.