Splendid, Historic and Spacious 19th Century Bourgeoise Mansion, Plus 2 Gites, a Mill House and Cottage, Ideally Situate…

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Splendid, Historic and Spacious 19th Century Bourgeoise Mansion, Plus 2 Gites, a Mill House and Cottage, Ideally Situated Within a Beautiful Setting Alongside the River Cole, Located in St Pierre De …

Splendid, historic and spacious 19th Century Bourgeoise mansion, plus 2 gites, a mill house and cottage, ideally situated within a beautiful setting alongside the river Cole, located in St Pierre de Cole and close to the picturesque village of St Jean de Cole.
This majestic 19th Century manor house is set within over 16 hectares of land and has direct river frontage.
There are 2 beautifully renovated 5 star gites, cottage and a mill house (to restore), plus 2 private swimming pools, 2 barns and a garage.
Currently all the bathrooms and bedrooms in the main house are undergoing re decoration to a modern and high standard.
Situated between the historic towns of Brantome and St Jean de Cole this Maison Bougeoise is truly a beautiful "grand" house.
Entry into the house is via both wings or from the rear aspect up the delightful staircase. The accommodation includes: entrance into a large hallway, the ground floor has a country kitchen 20m2 fully fitted with wood burner, leading through to the utility room 11m2 this also has fitted units. Leading through into the very grand dining room 27m2 which has a beautiful open fireplace. There is also a study of 11m2. Also on this level we have a snug/TV room 23m2 with a fireplace and wood burner, this room leads to either the basement approximately 190m2 or onto the formal sitting room 32m2 with an open fireplace. Guest bedroom 18m2 with open fireplace, en-suite 6m2. All the rooms on this level have some very nice high ceilings with cornice and ornate rose detail, the rooms all have original wooden flooring with exposed walls.
The basement is massive, there is a door to rear aspect which leads out onto the patio area. There are an abundance of rooms for storage and a large locked room purely for the use of storing champagne and wine.
Upper level, which is accessed via a beautiful sweeping staircase: large landing leading to a further 5 bedrooms: bedroom 2 (24m2) is the only room on this level that does not have an en-suite, however does have an amazing high ceiling with cornice and rose details. Bedroom 3 (29m2) with fireplace, en-suite 6m2 with bath, shower, WC, basin. Bedroom 4 (24m2) with fireplace, en-suite 7m2 with bath, shower, WC, basin. Bedroom 5 (21m2) with fireplace, en-suite 7m2 with bath, shower, WC, basin. Bedroom 6 (24m2) with fireplace, dressing room 6m2 and en-suite 10m2 with roll top bath, shower, WC, basin.
The beautiful staircase leads up another level to the attic, approximately 145m2.
Set on the side of a road (no noise disturbance) there is parkland to the front aspect of the property and a river to the rear.
5* Gites:
Gite 1 approximately 200m2:
Lower level: fully fitted kitchen and large open plan living area with a wood burner. French doors lead onto a fenced raised terrace with direct access to the riverbank via steps.
Upper level: 3 bedrooms, 1 double with en-suite shower room, 1 double and 1 twin room with a separate bathroom.
Gite 2 approximately 200m2:
Lower level: fully fitted kitchen and large open plan living area with wood burner. French doors lead onto a fenced raised terrace with direct access to the riverbank via steps.
Upper level: 4 bedrooms, 2 double bedrooms each with en-suite shower rooms, and 2 twin rooms with a separate bathroom.
Both gites are beautiful and have been renovated to a exceptionally high standard, hence the 5* rating. Both have the character of exposed stonework and oak beams has been carefully integrated with extensive insulation, double-glazing, heating and hot water systems to make the accommodation comfortable for year-round living. T
he vendors do have accounts showing the rental value of the gites. The gites always have bookings for the following summer with new and returning Clients.
Pool house - 34m2: small storage room 5m2 to accommodate the pool workings, living area 23m2 includes a fully fitted kitchen and wood burner, through to the shower room 6m2 includes a shower, WC and basin. This pool house looks onto the private swimming pool (12 x 6m) with Jacuzzi.
Cottage:
Ground level: fitted kitchen 14m2 which leads to a cupboard 3m2 and WC 3m2. Living area 28m2 has exposed beams, walls and this level has fully tiled flooring.
Middle level: bedroom 1, 33m2 again with exposed beams, walls and wooden flooring throughout. En-suite 7m2, fully tiled with bath, shower, WC and basin.
Upper level: another bedroom 26m2 with exposed beams, walls and wooden flooring. En-suite 6m2 fully tiled with shower, WC and basin.
The cottage is double glazed throughout, heating is supplied by a wood burner and oil central heating.
Mill house, which needs of restoration and is currently having the roof replaced.
Lower level: room 1 of 38m2 and room 2 - 43m2, this is where all the mill workings are, they are fully exposed, restoration of these would make a beautiful feature.
Upper level: 2 rooms of 26 and 16m2, kitchen area 40m2 and also a WC.
A sun trap south facing terrace gives direct access to the fenced 10 pool, sunbathing terrace and lawned garden. The large parking area includes undercover parking for upto 3 cars. There are also 2 large workshops of 53m2 and 49m2, a barn of 200m2 ground level, there is also an upper level, carport and piggery.
The property includes over 16 hectares of land with 2km of river frontage, ideal for private fishing.
Limoges and Bergerac airports are only 70kms.