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Description

Character property set in a fabulous park, overlooking valleyed countryside in a charming village. Described by a number of people as the most attractive house in the Pays Mellois.

The house is built on a steady slope and each section of the property is on a slightly different level. There are 2 gates to the property, which is offered privacy by a high stone wall, the main entrance is through double gates, giving a lovely approach through the park with dual drives, and views to a lake (not part of the property) in the distance.

The main facade of the property has 3 arched double doors, and the arched theme is continued as you pass from room to room on the ground floor. The entrance hall is spacious and has a galleried landing above giving an impressive entrance. This area has been redecorated by local artisans using specialist techniques.

The fitted kitchen is spacious, well equipped and incorporates a breakfast bar. A superb dining room with dual aspect windows adjoins the kitchen. At the lowest level of the house is the spacious lounge, again with a dual aspect, and a staircase rising to the 1st floor of the property.

Both the dining room and living room have large Charentaise fireplaces (wood burners fitted). These rooms have also been redecorated in 2007 by the same artisans who did the hallway. Also on the ground floor are a w.c. large bathroom (currently converted into a utility room) and a study / 5th bedroom with broadband connections, overlooking the park.

1st floor - 4 large bedrooms, 2 of which are en-suite, plus a dressing / utility room. The 3rd bedroom adjoins a room offering WC and a hand basin. The 4th bedroom has ample space for an en-suite facility.

Outside are some excellent outbuildings, including a large garage, woodshed and a 2nd house ready to renovate into a 2/3 bed cottage if required. This building has recently been re-roofed.

The property is on the edge of village just over 5 mins drive from the popular town of Melle with all of its facilities, and is set in 1.5 hectares of land that includes a large mature park, plus a field and some woodland. It is also possible to negotiate the purchase of another parcel of land to give some river access. There are several garden areas, and plenty of space to install a swimming pool if desired.

The house has been subjected to a continual programme of renovation works, amongst which are oil central heating boiler (2003), new aerothermic heat-exchange system installed in 2008, a recent fosse septique, recent kitchen, 2 1st floor bathrooms (2001), new wooden double glazed windows to west aspect (2003), new roof, re-jointing / pointing, some interior redecoration in 2006 and the re-roofing of the barn property.

A unique property in a unique setting. Extra photos available upon request. A video style presentation is also available for this property upon request.