Lussac-les-Eglises, Haute-Vienne, France

This beautiful 4 bedroom farmhouse is the perfect rural retreat. There are lovely countryside views and the property comes with 4.7ha of organically managed gardens and grazing land. Adjoining the main farmhouse is a large two-storey barn and there are several other outbuildings. The village of Lussac-les-Eglises is a 5min drive. Here you'll find a basic shops, including an excellent bakery. 

A mature grape vine and Boston Ivy frame the entrance, leading into a spacious hallway with an original wooden staircase. The kitchen/breakfast room offers a traditional country feel, while the adjoining utility room provides excellent storage, external access and direct access to the attached barn. This versatile space could also be adapted as a dining room, snug or additional reception room, subject to requirements.
The dual-aspect lounge features exposed beams, a wood-burning stove and views over the surrounding land. An additional ground-floor room, currently used as a bedroom, retains its original bread oven and would also make an ideal study or home office. A shower room with WC completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, a large mezzanine landing provides flexible space for a home office, studio or additional sitting area. There are three double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a family bathroom.

There's 144m2 of habitable space and the dimensions are as follows: 

Lounge/Dining Room: 6.460 m × 5.735 m
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 4.020 m × 4.020 m
Utility Room: 6.920 m × 2.975 m
Bread Oven (Study/Bedroom): 3.720 m × 3.350 m
Downstairs Toilet/Shower Room: 3.960 m × 2.280 m
Bedroom 1 (Master): 4.230 m × 4.120 m
Bedroom 2: 3.775 m × 3.110 m
Bedroom 3: 3.960 m × 3.190 m
Mezzanine: 6.330 m × 4.110 m
Family Bathroom: 4.080 m × 2.000 m

Outside: 

The organically managed land has been free from chemical use for over 20 years and includes grazing paddocks, a grass exercise arena and a wildlife pond. The diverse pasture supports a rich variety of native flora and wildlife, with extensive opportunities for equestrian use, smallholding or sustainable living.

The south-facing front gardens feature established planting, including wisteria, jasmine, acacia trees and a mature wildlife-friendly landscape. The rear garden offers a shaded seating area overlooking the river valley.

Outbuildings include a two-storey barn with electricity and water, a former piggery, additional storage buildings, a large agricultural tunnel and a substantial field shelter. Previous planning permission existed to convert the attached barn into additional accommodation, although this has now lapsed.

Location: 

The farmhouse is located in beautiful countryside with numerous trails, tracks and bridleways on the doorstep, perfect for exploring on foot, two-wheels or horseback. The village of Lussac-les-Eglises is about a 5min drive and here you'll find basic shops, including an excellent bakery, a butcher, bar, post-office, general store and a pharmacy.

There are 4 market towns within easy reach. Le Blanc to the north, Bellac to the south, Montmorillon to the west and La Souterraine to the East, all of which are approximately 30 minutes drive.  The closest airport is Limoges which is about 60 minutes to the south. 

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 3/4 bedrooms
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 1
Habitable space: 144m2
Plot size:  4.7 ha / 11.5 acres
DPE rating: E
Taxe fonciere: 810 Euros p/a
Drainage: Septic tank (non conforming) 
Distance to shops: 5mins 
Distance to ferry port: 4.5hrs (Caen) 
Distance to airport: 60mins (Limoges) 

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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