Les Saules with no Forward Chain, Total Tranquillity, Situated at the End of a Small Rural Hamlet.

Property Description

Summary
Les Saules With No Forward Chain We are proud to offer total tranquillity at Les Saules (The Willows) situated at the end of the small rural hamlet of Bonnezac, with unobstructed views; yet close enough to local amenities. This charming, traditional Cotswold-style limestone Charentais Longére, measuring 286m2 is situated in its own large wrap around garden of approximately 10,600m2 (2.5 acres) with a 5x10m purpose-built swimming pool. The property has been sympathetically upgraded; resulting in ‘modern convenience meeting traditional French old-world charm’. An ornithologist dream with over 100 bird species being spotted in and around the gardens Les Saules is the ideal property for either a multi-generation family or gite business; benefiting from extensive external and internal work completed in the last 5 years roofs, guttering, drainage systems, upgraded electrics and new bathrooms, to name but a few. The property provides well-presented and spacious accommodation throughout. 6 generous double bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens and 4 reception rooms (one featuring a traditional Charentais Juliet balcony). A detached barn/double garage of around 100m2 with a mezzanine floor and lean-to shed on the rear of the barn, completes the extensive facilities.

Location
The hamlet of Bonnezac, steeped in its own history, with La Maison de Force a prison house from the Napoleonic wars and a small Roman fort is nestled amidst glorious unspoilt countryside on the borders of the Vienne and the Charente. The friendly community village of Chatain 86250, which consists of approx. 50/50 split between French and English residents is within a mile. The nearby Historic Market town of Charroux (with its 11th Century tower and ruins of a Benedictine monastery) offers a traditional range of village amenities, including well-respected primary and middle schools, general stores, popular pub, place of worship, and Post Office etc.

Access
In addition, the local towns of Civray, Ruffec and Confolens (which is perched upon the very picturesque Vienne River) offer everyday amenities, including supermarkets, DIY/builders merchants, bars, local swimming pool and hospital. Bonnezac is situated in the middle of the 4 major town/cities of Poitiers, Angouleme, Niort and Limoges which are all approx. 1 hour’s drive away. Poitiers and Limoges having international Airports.

Interior
Step inside the Main House and walk around the Grounds Entrance Porch Internal door to steps down into the kitchen/dining room.
Kitchen 5.88 x 5.71m 19’.3” x 18’.8” A fitted kitchen comprising a range of base mounted units with work surfaces over, incorporating a composite sink drainer unit with mixer tap and Range style gas top electric oven. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. 2 walk-in pantry areas with additional fitted units. Windows to front elevations.
Snug Room 3.64 x 4.01m 11’.11” x 13’.2” Cozy reception room with window to front.
Living Room 5.86 x 5.53m 19’.3” x 18’.2” Impressive upstairs living area with 2 windows to front elevation, door to side elevation leading to a Juliet balcony. Stunning fireplace housing wood burning stove with red tile hearth, exposed stone and wooden mantle. Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. Bedroom 1 5.84 x 2.63m 19’.2" x 8’.7” Ground Floor double bedroom with windows to side and rear elevation. door to side elevation, leading to a feature Juliet balcony. Step down into an on-suite bedroom with Jack and Jill door access.
Bedroom 2 5.62 x 3.78m 18’.5” x 12’.4” Spacious double bedroom with en-suite. (currently used as an office). Windows to side elevations. This room was originally split in two, but removed by the previous owners, a wall could easily be reinstated if a 4th bedroom was required by the new occupier.
Bedroom 3 5.79 x 4.09m 19’.0” x 13’.5” Spacious double bedroom at the top of the house with feature stone walls and beams. Windows to front and rear elevations.
Utility Room Fitted with base mounted units with work surfaces over. Space for free standing fridge/freezer washing machine. Window to rear elevation, this room also has an oil-fired boiler, so acts as a great airing cupboard too.

Exterior
This impressive property is approached via its own gated private entrance drive, giving access to an extensive stoned parking area, providing off road parking for a variety of vehicles. The house is perfectly positioned in the centre of the plot, allowing the garden to wrap around the property. The front garden is laid to lawn with flower borders and a glorious walnut tree. To the rear of the property, is a large lawned area with some well-established trees. The patio area provides a high degree of privacy and is bordered by well-established hedges, with views toward the private pool area and leading to far distant countryside views. The gardens provide the ideal spot for alfresco dining and entertaining. To the one side of the property, adjoining the large parking area, is a useful barn/double garage and workshop, to the other side is a limestone walled pond, looking up towards the old Roman Fort nestled in the field above the house.
Barn/Garage Traditional limestone barn with double wooden doors to front elevation. Power and light connected. Open doorway leading to the workshop area.

Additional Details
Step inside the Gite Accommodation
Entrance Hallway Provides access to the open plan kitchen, dining room, stairs leading to first floor bedroom.
Kitchen 4.91 x 4.16m 16’.1” x 13’.7” Windows and doors to front and rear elevations. A fitted kitchen comprising a range of base mounted units with work surfaces over, incorporating a composite sink drainer unit with mixer tap and Range style gas top electric oven, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer and table and chairs to sit 6 people.
Snug Room 3.70 x 2.90m 12’.2” x 9’.6” Reception room ideal as a quiet reading room with window to front.
Living Room 4.72 4.51m 15’.6” x 14’.6” Light and airy living area with window and double doors to front elevation. Wood burning stove with hearth, a 2 and a 3-seater sofa, coffee table and 50” tv and stand. Bedroom 1 3.69 x 3.33m 12’.2” x 10’.11” Ground floor double bedroom with windows to rear elevation. King-size bed, new mattress and bedroom furniture, newly fitted en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2 3.98 x 3.52m 13’.1” x 11’.7” First floor double bedroom with windows to front elevation. King-size bed, new mattress, skylight, with en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 3 3.99 x4.40m 13’.1” x 14’.6” First floor double bedroom with windows to side elevation. King-size bed.
Shower Room Shower cubicle with mains fed shower, wash hand basin, WC and towel rail.

Revenue Generation
The gite is capable of generating circa of €12,000 per annum