Limousin, Haute-Vienne, Folles, France

Situated in the charming commune of Folles and just a short 10-minute drive from the town of Bessines-sur-Gartempe in the picturesque Gartempe valley, this exceptional and imposing three-level stone residence is one of the finest homes currently offered in the area. Beautifully renovated around twenty years ago, the house blends authentic character with comfort and now requires only the lightest cosmetic refreshing to make it truly outstanding. Set within a magnificent park of over 5,000 m², the property enjoys delightful open views over the surrounding countryside and an atmosphere of complete tranquillity.



From the moment you enter, the sense of space and quality is evident. The layout has been cleverly designed to offer remarkable flexibility, easily allowing the creation of a self-contained apartment or granny annex while still retaining a substantial family home with four or more bedrooms. The ground floor welcomes you with an inviting hallway and staircase, leading to a charming kitchen with a log burner and French doors opening onto the garden, a comfortable bedroom, a shower room and separate toilet, and direct access to a generous double garage. A rear door leads straight onto the south-facing pool terrace, making this level perfect for independent living for a family member or for hosting guests in comfort and privacy.



The first floor continues to impress with a fitted kitchen opening onto a balcony, and a superb lounge-dining room featuring exposed beams, a wood burner and French doors that also lead onto the balcony, creating a bright and elegant living space. This floor also offers two large double bedrooms, a spacious office with a staircase to the upper level, a shower room, WC and useful storage. The second floor provides a wonderful sense of volume and possibility, with a large double bedroom, a bedroom with dressing area, a shower room, and further generous space ideal for a home office, studio or gym.



Outside, the property becomes truly special. Nestled in a peaceful hamlet with virtually no overlooking neighbours, the grounds form a private haven. The beautifully sized garden of over 5,000 m² is mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and mature planting, fully enclosed and accessed via electric gates. A south-facing rear aspect ensures sunshine throughout the day, while the plunge swimming pool, log store, garden shelter and shed complete this idyllic setting. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished countryside home that combines character, space, privacy and lifestyle in equal measure, and it stands out as one of the most desirable properties on the market. A visit is essential to appreciate everything it has to offer. (6.00 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)