Character 8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Aubeterre sur Dronne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Accessed via a beautiful poplar-lined driveway leading to a walled entrance, beautiful wrought-iron gate, stone pillars, this authentic 1870 residence has preserved the essence of its original features.
After crossing the park in front of the house, the door opens onto an entrance hall leading to a large dining room, with the kitchen on the right and a study on the left.
The dining room leads to a living room and billiard room, each with a fireplace.
There is a wine cellar - room that could be converted into a bathroom...
Accessed via a beautiful poplar-lined driveway leading to a walled entrance, beautiful wrought-iron gate, stone pillars, this authentic 1870 residence has preserved the essence of its original features.
After crossing the park in front of the house, the door opens onto an entrance hall leading to a large dining room, with the kitchen on the right and a study on the left.
The dining room leads to a living room and billiard room, each with a fireplace.
There is a wine cellar - room that could be converted into a bathroom (subject to necessary permissions).
On the upper level, the staircase leads to a landing with 7 bedrooms and a shower room. There is access to a huge attic with beautiful beams.
The decoration of the rooms has remained unchanged for many years.
Renovation work concerns electricity and insulation and the sanitation system and the existing heating system need to be reviewed.
In the grounds behind the house are some fine specimen trees - magnolia, oak, cedar - with distant views over the countryside.
Beautiful ensemble comprising :
Main house 460 m2 of living space, attic suitable for conversion 250 m2 - renovation works to be done
Caretaker's house 90 m2 living space - attic suitable for conversion 65 m2 - renovation works to be done
Small house with bread oven - 2 rooms 60 m2 - to renovate
Pigpen 65 m2 -
Land 6 hectares
A gite and bed and breakfast project could be envisaged with the addition of a swimming pool area (subject to necessary permissions and business registration) or simply a large family home.
Renovation work is subject to necessary permissions.
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