4 bedroom detached house for sale
France - Parthenay, Deux-Sèvres, Poitou-Charentes
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Call: 01803 469367Key features:
- Riverside Home
- Detached
- Cottage to Restore
- Fab Gardens
- High Quality throughout
Full description:
Set at the end of a lane where there is a dis-used stone viaduct and with no passing traffic, the property offers that perfect combination of peace and quiet yet is 10 mins walk to shops, supermarkets, chateau, bakers and all the activities Parthenay offers.
For those who need easy access to and from the UK, low cost flights are available year-round to Nantes (1 hr) La Rochelle (1hr 15) and Poitiers mostly during the summer. The ferry ports of St Malo, Caen and Le Harve all within a 4 or 5 hour drive, making the home convenient for visiting family and friends.
Accommodation Comprises:
Entrance Hall: Measuring approx. 2.3m X 3m with stairs to first floor and WC off
WC - set off the main entrance hall
Living Room / Diner / Kitchen: A light and spacious room designed to maximise the river views. The lounge and dining area measure an impressive 12m X 3m with an oversized window giving great views over the gardens and river. A door leads directly to the gardens. There is a fireplace for cosy winter nights. An office alcove of approx. 2.5m X 3m comes with plenty of storage and book case.
Kitchen Area: The dining area opens onto the kitchen. Fitted and equipped and measuring approx 3.8m X 3m with ample storage and work surface over. Double sink and drainer, front views, corner fitted brushed chrome cooker, with gas hob over and extractor with down lights. Door through to:
Utility: Approx. 4m X 3m with door to the gardens, sink with drainer, further storage and pantry store.
1st Floor: Landing with windows to the front. Stairs continuing to the 2nd floor and doors to all rooms.
Double Bedroom - Approx. 3.7m X 4m with garden and river views
Double Bedroom - Approx. 3.7m X 4m with garden and river views
Double Bedroom - Approx. 3.7m X 4m with garden and river views.
Family Bathroom with bath shower and separate WC
2nd Floor
Master Suite / Studio / Office - A flexible 2nd floor room of approx. 7.7m X 6.5m. Light and spacious room currently used as a hobby room and art studio. Could serve as a master bedroom or office. Comes with extra steps up to a small mezzanine area and door through to an en-suite shower room, with shower, basin and WC
Attic Storage - set at the end of the en-suite shower room.
Cottage - A self-contained stone cottage overlooking the river to be restored and with the potential for 2 or 3 bedrooms.
Gardens / Outside: Set at the end of a lane with no passing traffic. On one side are the house and gardens all walled and fenced, so safe for pets. While on the other is the workshop, barn and covered parking. Attached to the house is the cottage - to be renovated. Further along and beyond the viaduct the property comes with additional land and a ramshackle barn. The land mostly runs alongside the river so perfect for anglers. The river is known to contain several varieties of fish including Pike.
The formal gardens attached to the property extend to approx. half acre. To the rear is a terrace area - perfect for BBQ's entertaining or simply relaxing with a cool glass of wine while you enjoy your new surrounds. Mostly laid to lawn with veg garden and a variety of fruit trees, established flower beds and shrubbery.
Workshop - Large workshop with light and power.
Barn / Boiler Room - Ultra Eco pellet burner for central, loft above and over.
Car Port - with parking for 1 or 2 cars.

Nearest Airports*
- Poitiers (Biard) (INTERNATIONAL), 26.5 miles
- Nantes Atlantique (INTERNATIONAL), 73.3 miles
- Limoges (INTERNATIONAL), 87.4 miles
*Distances are straight line measurements. This feature is currently in beta.
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