8 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with lake or river view with Income Potential in Saint Sylvestre sur Lot,
Set in over 8 acres, the stone farmhouse with converted outbuildings benefits from a peaceful and green setting.
The main house, completely renovated in 2014, offers more than 200 m2 of bright, welcoming space, with a large entrance hall on the ground floor leading to a large living room with fireplace, as well as two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and separate shower rooms.
There is also a summer living room adjoining the living room and opening directly onto the parklands.
Upstairs, a spacious mezzanine with an additional kitchen leads to two further larg...
Set in over 8 acres, the stone farmhouse with converted outbuildings benefits from a peaceful and green setting.
The main house, completely renovated in 2014, offers more than 200 m2 of bright, welcoming space, with a large entrance hall on the ground floor leading to a large living room with fireplace, as well as two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and separate shower rooms.
There is also a summer living room adjoining the living room and opening directly onto the parklands.
Upstairs, a spacious mezzanine with an additional kitchen leads to two further large bedrooms, each with a private shower room, ideal for welcoming friends or family.
The barn area features two stone guest houses, renovated in 2016/2017, perfect for hosting guests, as well as a superb barn converted into a 100 m2 heated function room (possible gite business - subject to necessary permissions).
Modern comforts are abundant, with underfloor heating via a reversible heat pump, PVC double glazing and a spring water connection, complemented by an integrated sprinkler system.
Outside, the property boasts a magnificent 11x5m heated saltwater swimming pool, direct access to the Lot with a large pontoon and a waterfall, all in a rural setting where serenity predominates.
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