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Property Summary

View this secluded country property situated in 75 acres (30 Hectares) for sale in the Charente Limousin near Confolens with second house (to restore) and two barns, lake, just 5 min drive from the pretty riverside town of Availles Limousin and 10min from historic Confolens.

Property Description

This property offers a substantial country house, a second house for complete renovation, two barns and a lake all situated in over sixty acres of land mostly grazing and woodland. This country property would be ideal for someone wishing to start an equestrian centre or something of similar interest. The main house consists of the following: Beautiful large lounge full of original features and period marble fireplace, large country kitchen with new range and central open fire, utility room, dining area, large conservatory, downstairs W.C and cave. Entrance hall encompassing a curving wooden hand built staircase leading to two large bedrooms, one with dressing room, and bathroom, separate WC, with the staircase continuing up to two further bedrooms and second bathroom with WC Just to the side of the main house is an attractive barn used for storage and workshop, with old stables and turnout area-ideal if you have a pet poney or donkey or two! The gardens are mature and complete with fruit orchard and beautiful country walks and tracks direct from the house. The second house and second much larger barn are about 200m away and would be ideal for a large family or as a gite rental as its of a good size but does require a complete restoration starting from the roof and working down. The outlook from this house is of open fields belonging to the estate and it is not overlooked and extremely private. The land is a mixture of grass and woodland, all attached to the property. The meadows have been cut for hay and the lake is about three to four acres in size. The land has good access from the road if required and is bordered by running streams and further ponds. With a geothermal system offering a green and economical method of heating this spacious property, you do not need to worry any more about high energy bills. With open fires using fire wood from your own estate too-you can be fully self contained. This property is situated within 10 minutes of the v ibrant festival town of Confolens which is situated on the beautiful Vienne river and is an expanding ancient town with all commerces you would expect and all schools up to 18 years of age. The nearest village has a village bar/shop and is just around 2km away. Make sure you book your appointment with us for this dream country estate.

Location in France

The Charente department is home to over 340,000 inhabitants and is located in the south-east of Poitou-Charentes. The countryside offers a unique and varied environment for walkers and mountain bikers from rolling hills in the east to a flatter landscape in the west. The northern area is wild with deep forests and peaks reaching to over 1000ft. The Charente has long relied on agriculture to fuel its economy. In the 18th Century, however, the department started mass producing its infamous Cognac drink, which proved extremely popular with people from all over the world.
The department is very well situated for expatriates looking to purchase French property here, with great roads down to the Charente and the Channel ports just a short days drive away. The department has access to Poitiers, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Bergerac and Limoges airports, all within 2 hours. Furthermore, in the centre of the department you will be able to fly from either Gatwick or Stanstead direct to the Angouleme Champniers-Brie airport .
Angouleme is a small yet cosmopolitan city, with a fairly dynamic feel about the place when compared to the neighbouring Dordogne or Haute Vienne. It hosts a lot of events such its vintage car racing (the Circuit des Remparts) which takes place in September , the cartoon festival in January and a great music scene which just seems to get better every year . Both Cognac and Confolens have annual festivals which attract tourists to the area.
The Charente has an immensely varied countryside bordering 5 departments, famous for both its Cognac vineyards in the west, and its Limousin beef production in the east, which in terms of scenery are worlds apart. The valley of the Charente River meanders down from Ruffec in the north through Angouleme onto Jarnac and Cognac. Confolens in the East of the department is situated on the banks of the majestic River Vienne, this area being known as the Charente Limousine, and is extremely popular with expatriates because it looks and feels like the UK. The south of the county which borders the Charente Maritime has a much better climate but less undulating scenery.