Spacious 9 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Ussel, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Approached via wrought iron gates, the manor house features slate roof, large single-glazed windows, and white wooden shutters carefully preserved to honour its heritage.
A balustrade leads from the terrace down into the beautifully maintained gardens.
The generous interior of 677m2 features an entrance hall with high ceilings, abundant natural light, and exquisite period details-polished wooden floors, intricate plaster mouldings, rich wood panelling, and marble fireplaces that echo the grandeur of the past.
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Approached via wrought iron gates, the manor house features slate roof, large single-glazed windows, and white wooden shutters carefully preserved to honour its heritage.
A balustrade leads from the terrace down into the beautifully maintained gardens.
The generous interior of 677m2 features an entrance hall with high ceilings, abundant natural light, and exquisite period details-polished wooden floors, intricate plaster mouldings, rich wood panelling, and marble fireplaces that echo the grandeur of the past.
To the left, a reception room, while to the right, a refined dining room leads seamlessly to a spacious kitchen and dining area, complete with an independent exterior entrance.
A cellar beneath the kitchen provides ideal wine storage and houses the home's boiler.
Adjacent to the kitchen there is a convenient shower room and WC.
The first floor offers four generously sized bedrooms, one currently used as an office, alongside a luxurious marble-tiled bathroom.
The second floor continues to impress, featuring five additional bedrooms and a playroom, providing ample space for family and guests.
Across the courtyard, an extraordinary converted barn serves as an unparalleled leisure retreat. This stunning space boasts a 15m x 5m swimming pool with a captivating waterfall, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, and a well-appointed kitchen and dining area.
Expansive double-glazed windows frame breathtaking views of the surrounding parkland, rolling meadows, and distant mountains.
The pump house, housing the pool's mechanical systems, is discreetly tucked away, along with two large fuel tanks and two hot water tanks.
Upstairs, a gym, a cosy living area, and two additional bedrooms complete this superb wellness sanctuary.
Retaining its historic charm, the property also features a sun-drenched garden room (orangery), currently used for winter plant storage.
A section of the first floor in the converted barn presents an opportunity for conversion into a garage (48m2), while an adjacent 90m2 outbuilding offers additional possibilities.
Set in over 2 acres, the gardens are truly enchanting, a testament to meticulous care and thoughtful landscaping. Mature trees, vibrant shrubs, and a picturesque courtyard create an atmosphere of serenity. A majestic Sequoia stands as a breath-taking focal point, while beyond the garden's edge, grazing cows and soaring buzzards enhance the idyllic rural setting.
Room Dimensions: Living room: 27.2m2 Dining room: 32m2 Kitchen diner: 34m2 Office: 28.3m2 Bedroom 1: 26.5m2 Bedroom 2: 22.3m2 Bedroom 3: 11.5m2 Bedroom 4: 17.3m2 Bedroom 5: 18m2 Bedroom 6: 15.2m2 Dressing room: 5.3m2 Pool house (converted barn): Swimming pool area: 290m2 Gym: 31.6m2 Salon: 24.4m2 Bedroom 1: 13.6m2 Bedroom 2: 14m2 Garage: 48m2 Orangery: 17.7m2 Workshop outbuilding: 73m2 [All sizes and distances are approximate. ]
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