Location

Moulismes, close to Montmorillon and the new International Culinary School & Restaurant

Introduction

Attractive south facing 5 bedroom stone house with approx 220m2 of living space, situated in a small commune, not overlooked, surrounded by beautiful open countryside, close to the stunning town of Montmorillon. The local town of Montmorillon is just 10km and runs along the Gartempe river, featuring many beautiful sights, historic buildings, supermarkets, cinema, bars, restaurants, churches, health services, schools, hospital, shops etc. plus a local weekly French market on a Wednesday morning. The anticipated completion of the International Culinary School & Restaurant, located on the site of the monastery-hospital, will be an unprecedented addition to the town. Airports at Poitiers (45mins) and Limoges (60 mins) together with good railway links from Montmorillon to Paris and other areas make this area a perfect base for exploring France in all directions.

Description

The house is currently divided in two homes: A Ground Floor renovated 2 bedroom, 2 Shower room living accommodation with its own entrance, perfect for parental or Gite accommodation. Plus on the 1st floor a 2/3 bedroom, 2 bathroom accommodation.

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
Good size Lounge/Dining room with Charentaise fireplace and wood burner, tiled floor. Modern fitted Kitchen (12.5m2 ) with outside access and room for breakfast table. Large Bedroom, with traditional tomette floor, of approx 17m2 with its own En-suite Shower Room, a second Bedroom of approx 10m2 with external French door access to a pretty, private garden. Main bathroom featuring a walk in wet room shower and connections for washing machine and tumble dryer. Closet with access in lounge housing independant water heater, water softener and storage.

UPPER FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
44m2 Lovely covered terrace provides a comfortable outside space for entertaining, warm evenings, barbecues etc. overlooking the gardens, leading into the 54m2 Large open plan Lounge / Dining room / Kitchen with original vaulted oak beam ceilings and oak wood floor. Bedroom (13.2m2) with en-suite Bathroom (full size bath and toilet) and Dressing Room. Bedroom (12.48m2) with space for built in wardrobes. Bedroom (7.68m2) is a comfortable single bedroom, or could be used as an office. Well appointed family Shower Room with separate Bidet.

From the upper floor accommodation there is also access to the downstairs Laundry Room with connections for washing machine and tumble dryer, and water heater, two Office/Store Rooms and a large workshop with additional external access.

Exterior

The well kept grounds are gated with a long driveway to the property and extend to approx 6150m2 with parking for several cars. Pond - established with water lilies, yellow flags, grasses, pampers and aquatic life, 2 large lawned areas. Small pretty private garden - lovely seating area, fire pit, water feature, herbaceous border, Stable block - 2 stall buildings currently used for storage, Vegetable areas all surrounded by privacy hedging. Original Pigsty converted into two clean & dry store rooms with electric & lighting. Wooden shed with electric connection.There are apple trees, blackberry bushes, Loganberry, strawberries and blueberry, a multitude of beautiful established plants, roses, hibiscus, grasses, willow, liquid amber trees, mimosa... a gardeners paradise! There is also a well. Vegetable and flower borders are mainly fitted with microporous watering system.

Other information

Heating is predominantly electric, with a Wood Burner in the downstairs accommodation. Mains Drains. 4G signal both inside (currently SFR Wifi Modem) and outside (4G mobile). Property Tax currently 338 euros p/a.