7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Saint Angeau, Nouvelle Aquitaine
1.5 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, fruit trees and outbuilding, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from their peaceful location near Saint Angeau.
Two of the houses have recently been converted from farm buildings, and one house needs refreshing. They're in a quiet spot but not isolated, close to local amenities, and only a 35 minute drive from Angouleme station.
The property offers the opportunity for multi-generation living, for gites or other business ventures - subject to necessary permissions.
The first house 'the loft', with 158m2 of living space, has been very rec...
1.5 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, fruit trees and outbuilding, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from their peaceful location near Saint Angeau.
Two of the houses have recently been converted from farm buildings, and one house needs refreshing. They're in a quiet spot but not isolated, close to local amenities, and only a 35 minute drive from Angouleme station.
The property offers the opportunity for multi-generation living, for gites or other business ventures - subject to necessary permissions.
The first house 'the loft', with 158m2 of living space, has been very recently converted from a barn creating a stunning open-plan vaulted area downstairs with kitchen, dining room and living room areas, and large glass doors leading out to a sun-drenched terrace and the lawn. There is a large Swedish-style wood burner, and next to the kitchen area a large storeroom and WC.
Upstairs is a spacious mezzanine, two large bedrooms, a shower room and a separate WC.
The second house, with 90m2 living space, was converted within the last ten years, has underfloor heating, double glazing and electric shutters throughout. It comprises a downstairs bedroom, shower room and WC, a kitchen with large pantry attached, and an open dining/living room with large glass doors leading to its own pretty and lovingly tended garden full of flower, shrubs, trees and a lawn with several areas to sit and relax or eat al fresco.
The mezzanine upstairs is currently used as a bedroom, next to which is a large attic which could be converted to living space (subject to necessary permissions).
The third house, with 150m2 of living space, is attached to the loft. It is habitable - the current owners live in it - and offers potential to put your own stamp on it. The sitting room with wood-burning stove, living room and kitchen create a comfortable living environment, and there's also a bedroom, shower room and WC downstairs.
Upstairs, there are three large bedrooms, a study/walk in wardrobe and a large loft space that could be adapted to suit your needs (subject to necessary permissions).
The garden, currently shared with the loft but can be separated and an individual driveway created, is mostly laid to lawn and leads down to woodland which is also part of the property.
An outbuilding of approximately 20m2 with an upper floor of the same size completes this superb property.
Over the lane from the property is land and an orchard of 1,140m2 including a variety of fruit trees, including pear, apple and cherry trees. There is also an above ground pool in this area.
The DPE rating for the loft and the converted house is D, and for the older house is E. The loft and older house share one septic tank and the renovated house has one of its own. There is internet at the property, and fibre optic is available in the hamlet.
The property is just a three-minute drive from schools, shops and medical services and a 15-minute drive from a choice of two towns with all amenities including supermarkets. Perfect for a family home, gites or other business - come and see the possibilities for yourself.
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