Saint-Severin, Charente, France

This very pretty 3 bed cottage is part of a collective of 6 properties that share a lovely garden and 12m x 6m swimming pool. Situated close to nearby shops and amenities, this is the ideal ‘lock & leave’ cottage where you can simply enjoy spending time relaxing and exploring this beautiful area of the Charente.

There is a total 83m2 habitable space. Here’s the layout:

Ground floor:

Large open plan living space comprising ofL
Fitted kitchen with lots of storage & french doors to garden
Sitting/dining area with wood-burning stove & french doors to terrace area
Shower room

First floor:

3 double bedrooms.
Family bathroom

Outside:

The cottage has a private terrace that is just the spot for enjoying meals and drinks al fresco and terrace overlooks the swimming pool and gardens.  The swimming pool is 12 x 6m and has a surrounding terrace area & fence for keeping enthusiastic little swimmers away from the water until an adult is there to keep an eye on them.  There is also a well-maintained lawn area by the pool.  The grounds cover approximately 3/4 an acre in total and the views of the surrounding rolling fields and woods.  

The main and the maintenance of the grounds, communal areas and swimming pool are managed by a maintenance team.  There are 6 properties in total on the site, all owned by British or European nationals.  Each property will contribute to upkeep of the property via the annual service charge which, for this property is €1,600p.a.

Location:  

The property is situated near the pretty little town of Saint Séverin which has basic amenities.  Other places definitely worth exploring include Saint Aulaye and Chalais.  The fabulous market at Perigueux is always an exciting place to pick up some very tasty treats and the market at Riberac is also a good size.  Verteillac has regular food and music events on summer evenings and Brantome and Bourdeilles is a regular feature on the canoeing / river exploring / picnicking itinerary.  Angouleme train station is about 40km away, and there is also a railway station 40mins away at Montpon-Ménestérol which has a 1hr direct rail link straight into the centre of Bordeaux.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 1
Habitable space: 83m2
Plot size: 3,090m2 (0.75 acres)
Taxe foncière: €487
Service Charge: €1,600
DPE rating: N/A
Heating: Electric radiators & wood-burning stove
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  Attached
Distance to shops: Nearby
Distance to train station: Angouleme, 40km 
Distance to airport: Bergerac, 70km

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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