8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Villefagnan, Nouvelle Aquitaine
2 bedroom cottage, studios and outbuildings, all nestling in over 4 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with expansive pool near Villefagnan.
This magnificent property offers unbroken views over its grounds and the surrounding countryside. It is approached through imposing gates and along a tree lined driveway and is surrounded by 1.72ha of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds with pond, vegetable garden and lawns, as well as a superb 11 x 5m in-ground pool with large covered terrace.
A further attached paddock of 12,900m2 can be available by separate negotiation.
With more than 450m2 of livi...
2 bedroom cottage, studios and outbuildings, all nestling in over 4 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with expansive pool near Villefagnan.
This magnificent property offers unbroken views over its grounds and the surrounding countryside. It is approached through imposing gates and along a tree lined driveway and is surrounded by 1.72ha of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds with pond, vegetable garden and lawns, as well as a superb 11 x 5m in-ground pool with large covered terrace.
A further attached paddock of 12,900m2 can be available by separate negotiation.
With more than 450m2 of living accommodation, the longere itself is currently divided into an impressive 5 bedroom main house, a two bedroom cottage plus three self contained studios. It is currently used for multi-generational family living but formerly operated as a Gites de France (possible gite business - subject to necessary permissions).
In addition there are further attic rooms and an attached barn as well as an integral garage/workshop and a lovely traditional vaulted cellar.
The property has been maintained to a very high standard and benefits from central heating, double-glazing throughout and fibre internet connections.
Further outbuildings include two ancient former windmills, a bread oven, and a superb large function room complete with bar and an adjoining hangar with a cold-storage room.
This stunning property is a hewn of rural tranquility yet is within walking distance of basic amenities in Villefagnan, whilst the larger market town of Ruffec is just 15 minutes drive away and the cities of Poitiers with its TGV and intl. airport and Angouleme are both less than an hours drive.
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