12200 martiel, France

Overview House with guest accommodation, pool, land, outbuildings. Interior and garden Substantial, historic country house, with 3 distinct wings, swimming pool and land, situated in a sleepy hamlet having been restored by its fastidious owners to exacting standards, all within walking distance of a small village with all amenities including a bakery. I think, to describe the renovation of this ancient house as a labor of love over the last twenty years, doesn't really do it justice. From the exceptional attention to detail in the finish to the beautifully manicured gardens, it really is as good at it gets. Dating from the 16th century with later additions, and retaining a wealth of period features, with versatile accommodation as either one house with cottage, or main house with two annexes. offering a home and income or family and guest accommodation. Sitting room with monumental stone fireplace and log burning stove, wooden flooring and beamed ceiling, cozy study with built in bookcases, dining room with terracotta tiled floor, fireplace with paneled chimney and log burning stove. Handmade bespoke kitchen, falcon gas range cooker, travertine flooring and walk in larder, with French doors leading onto the wisteria clad walled courtyard. Master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, oak flooring, built in window seat and en suite with built in cupboards. Further stylish bedrooms with luxury modern bathrooms, with wood paneling, cast iron radiators and decorated with excellent taste. Tower with three bedrooms, fitted kitchen, exposed stonework, fabulous chestnut staircase and beamed ceilings, accessed via the living room and its own access onto the courtyard. Cottage, attached to the house, also with its own access off the courtyard, has two bedrooms, fitted kitchen and cozy sitting room. Further one bedroom, with bathroom currently used as a gym or ideal staff accommodation, with its own independent entrance. Large garage workshop with storage space, oak framed open barn perfect for al fresco dining, possibly the prettiest summer house in the department. Private 11 by 6m swimming pool with Roman steps, and 2.2m at the deep end, with sun terrace and gated entranceway. Bread oven, wine cellar, boiler room with workshop, and fabulous courtyard with central fountain. The property has all the modern comforts of heat pump heating, oil heating, electric radiators and part double glazed with a thermodynamic water heater. All set in charming private established gardens with a wisteria clad terrace and water feature…as if it couldn't get any better it's all just a short drive to excellent local amenities!