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Property Summary
Character four bedroom renovated stone property with barn/garage and some outbuildings. There is a small river at the bottom or the garden where you can fish. Lovely tranquil location with no neighbours overlooking, but just a few minutes walk to a very pretty village. Set in beautiful Maine et Loire countryside in the Pays de la Loire, near Pouance and Chateaubriant. This property has been restored in keeping with its era and most of the character has been retained, resulting in a very comfortable home.
Property Description
The property comprises on the ground floor: Large sitting room with fireplace and integral woodburning stove, kitchen with woodburning stove and stable doors leading to the front garden, two double bedrooms, one ensuite with shower, washbasin and toilet and a separate bathroom with bath, sink and toilet. A wooden staircase leads up to a mezzanine/office area and a further two double bedrooms, one ensuite with bath, washbasin and toilet. The property is heated by electric radiators and woodburning stoves, and has Broadband. Plumbing and electrics were installed approximately five years ago. The property is on mains water and has a septic tank installed. Outside there is a well, (ideal for watering the garden) and a large stone barn (120m²) with an open end currently used as a garage. The barn could accommodate up to six horse boxes. The land is just under two acres but it is possible to negotiate more if required. There is a gate and gravel drive leading to the front of the house. The garden extends down to a meadow with an abundance of wild flowers and a small river where you can fish and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding countryside. The pretty village is within walking distance and has a bar/restaurant where you can get your cup of coffee and fresh bread in the morning. Less than a ten minute drive from Pouance with it's history, large lake for fishing and small man made beach for swimming. Supermarkets, schools, DIY, gardening shops, garages, bars, restaurant, post office, chemist and more. the lovely medieval town of Chateaubriant, with its own weekly market, is a mere twenty minutes' drive. There is plenty to do in this area, from golf, fishing and other sports, to theatre and culture and much more, both for adults and children. CRAON a lovely south Mayenne fortified market town with half timbered houses, schools, shops, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and builders merchants. The town has its own Chateau with 105 acres of parkland and gardens. In this area we have hiking trials of 435 miles. Also situated here is a very popular race course. There is a large lake within a ten minute drive where you can practice a variety of water sports, or just enjoy a stroll and a picnic. If you like birdwatching, there is also a bird sanctuary and hide. Two superb 18-hole golf courses half an hour’s drive away. Many local fetes and activities throughout the year. One of the largest weekly street markets in France in the medieval town of La Guerche (thirty minutes drive) Within easy reach: Laval - famous for its river and Christmas lights. The city of Rennes, capital of Brittany, with its mix of old and new, offers everything a city can offer, and then some. To the south, Angers is a tourist paradise with a thriving commercial side and beautiful chateau. We are within easy access to Nantes and Le Mans. (famous for the 24 hour race) One and a half hour drive west will take you to the Atlantic coast and the chic La Baule. Same travelling time north and you reach the ferry port and amazing walled city of glistening granite - St Malo, a captivating and unique historic town with fantastic architecture and of course the ferry port. Transport links are first class. Economy flight airports (to UK, Ireland) in Rennes, Dinard, Angers and Nantes. The TGV (fast train) from Vitre or Laval gets you to Paris in two hours, London in four. Easy access to French Autoroutes and Ferry Ports of St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg and Le Havre
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