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Limousin, Creuse, Vallière, France

€657,200
Leggett Immobilier, France
PROPERTY TYPE

House

BEDROOMS

9

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

5,597 sq ft

520 sq m

Key features

  • Garden
  • Ground floor bedroom and bathroom
  • 0-2 km to amenities
  • Hamlet property
  • Barns - outbuildings
  • Private parking
  • Electricity on site
  • Well
  • Detached
  • Character property

Description

A34807JET23 - This is a very rare opportunity to take over the reins of a country residence, which would be ideal as both a home or an alternative retreat space.

Amongst an ensemble of properties built between the 15th and 18th Century, the great-great-grandfather of the current owners had the imposing main manor house built in 1910. Restorations were started on the original neighbouring property, within the same walled courtyard, more than a century ago. Care has been taken to retain the old granite flagstones, exposed beams, open fireplaces and other ancient features. Outbuildings include horse stables, a dovecote, a barn, saddlery, wash-house, well and more recently a 30m2 straw-built eco retreat.

The established gardens are a natural paradise and contain a group of ancient yew trees, believed to be a thousand years old. Seating areas are interspersed with rhododendrons, huge monkey puzzles, and the lawned and gladed areas lead to the ancient lavoir (fed with a spring), an ancient pecherie (to be restored), and a well.

Manor House:

This property is on three levels. Ground floor: On entering the double main door (with original peepholes), granite steps lead up to the tiled entrance hall, spacious enough for three sets of double doors to other ground floor accommodation. Two sets of doors are to a large interconnected dining room/salon, each room with its own fireplace and high, alcoved ceilings. Patio doors and a granite staircase allow access down from these rooms to the gardens. The third set of double doors is to a downstairs bedroom with fireplace. On the ground floor there is also a dining kitchen and shower room with toilet. First floor: the impressive oak staircase leads up to the first landing, with a small toilet on the mezzanine. There are four unique bedrooms, two small storage rooms (one used as a laundry store), a shower room and a toilet. Second floor: the second large landing (with stunning arched feature window) leads to two further bedrooms (one with coombed ceiling), and a further large room to renovate.

There is a cellar below, and a two roomed attic above to renovate.

Approximate room measurements are below.

Second property (approx 200m2):

With roses and Virginia creeper climbing its walls, this unique traditional granite property, across the courtyard, comprises on the ground floor: an entrance hall, kitchen, living/dining room, with 2 bedrooms, connecting office, and a shower room with toilet upstairs. There is a cellar, and an attic to renovate. The place oozes with charm and original features such as the flagstone flooring, exposed oak beams, and granite fireplace and sink. It is a beautiful building, lovingly restored, not yet completed. There is also a workshop next door.

There is also a comfortable, arty and quirky straw-built eco retreat along a secluded pathway to the rear of the property, 30m2, open-plan, with a dry toilet next door.

An individual drainage system for both houses meets current norms (2021) with a natural purification system, and ecological dry toilets. There is mains water. The manor house is partially double-glazed, as is the second house. There is no fixed heating in either property.

There is work to be done to both properties to restore them to their original glory, but the potential is enormous, as a beautiful home (or homes) or as an ecological tourist centre or retreat. There is approx 33 hectares of adjoining and non-adjoining land, most of which is arable and rented out for agriculture.

Approximate room sizes Manor House (350m2):

Ground floor:
Hall 23.5m2
Kitchen 28.8m2
Double salon, separated by double glass doors 29.8m2 + 34.3m2
Bedroom 13.5m2
Shower room 8.0m2

First floor:
Landing 16.2m2
Bedroom 1 21.8m2
Bedroom 2 17.8m2
Bedroom 3 13.7m2
Bedroom 4 17.3m2
Shower room 4.6m2

Second floor:
Landing 16.2m2
Bedroom 5 22.1m2
Bedroom 6 (in coombes) approx 8.0m2
Room 33.5m2

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Limousin, Creuse, Vallière, France

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Distances are straight line measurements
  • Limoges(International)
    41.2 miles
  • Aulnat(International)
    55.1 miles
  • Poitiers (Biard)(International)
    95.5 miles

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About Leggett Immobilier, France

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Leggett Immobilier is a family business that was started 20 years ago and founded on the genuine belief that French estate agency could be done better – today this still holds true. Indeed, this belief was validated last year when we were crowned "Best Estate Agency in France" at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

All of our agents live and work in France and have excellent local knowledge, covering both their area and local property prices. Clients are given a single point of contact who is dedicated to helping them make the right decision and to be by their side throughout the purchase process. Our in-house contracts team are experienced in dealing with local notaires and have overseen the purchase of over €1bn of French property - they will ensure that the sale progresses smoothly and our fully bilingual team will guide you through all legal documentation.

With over 600 agents spread across the country we like to think that we are now the leading international estate agency in France, last year around one in ten of all UK buyers of French property trusted us to help them. However, the company’s size and success has not altered the fact that we are a family business who pride ourselves on professionalism and friendliness.

Local knowledge is invaluable when buying in a foreign country. Leggett provides this knowledge - nearly all of our agents have lived through a move themselves and have been trained to deal with any issue or question that might arise. This training includes a three day, residential, course, further "advanced" training and access to our head office team who keep abreast of all changes in French property law and legislation.

It is this, unique, “hand-holding” approach that has helped build the foundations of our company. No other agency in France takes such care of a client before, during and after a property is purchased.

The system for buying a property in France can be complex but is regarded as being one of the safest in the world – the French like "red tape" but not much surprises us now.

With over 20 years of experience, we have the knowledge to aid with legal matters, help with finance, and even ensure that you have all the essential services connected when you make the move to your new home.

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