For Sale

SUPERB PROPERTY FOR SALE in Indre, Central France.
2 cottages and barn plus land - tranquil and private
Renovated two bedroom cottage + partially renovated 2 bedroom cottage adjoined by barn (for potential conversion) situated in 1 hectare of land in a tranquil hamlet, central France.
A family home, holiday home or a property with excellent commercial letting potential.

140,000 Euros plus Notaires / legal fees.

Private Sale (land not obligatory in sale, if not required).

La Bussiere, near Ste Sévère sur Indre


OVERVIEW OF THE PROPERTY:

Renovated two bedroom fermette in a rural location with beautiful views offering additional guest or rental accommodation and an attached barn suitable for conversion situated in 1 hectare of land.

Situated in the very middle of France, in a relatively undiscovered region, full of interest, beauty and charm. This property will make an ideal second (holiday) home or a permanent residence for those seeking the good life. There is a potential with this property to earn letting income.

The main house consists of a light and airy kitchen diner with log burning stove which has already had an opening created into the adjoining barn. Utility room with laundry facilities, wc and sink. Small sitting room with double doors into the garden. Office area with broadband connection. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a lovely family bathroom with standalone bath and separate shower, all rooms have exposed oak beams.

The second house is a converted barn which has been fitted with doors and windows and supplied with water and electricity and requires a small amount of work to complete.

Downstairs has a wooden floor and pointed walls. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a shower room. There is a landing which has already had an opening created into the adjoining barn (with the prospect of further conversion - planning permission has been granted)

The barn which lies between the main and second house (and is already accessed internally from both) requires only a new floor to be laid in order to connect the two existing properties. The addition of some large windows to the rear would then offer stunning views across the surrounding fields and complete the transformation into a large versatile living area. All planning permissions are in place for work undertaken to date and for future expansion if desired.

Other buildings include a storage barn and a large workshop.

Outside there is a large fenced garden and a field surrounded by hedging. There is a newly installed 5000 litre fosse septique (septic tank)

The house is secluded (not overlooked by neighbouring windows) and situated on a private road yet only a short stroll to neighbours and the main route through the village.

Location

Despite its rural location the house is only 10 mins from the amenities offered in the historic village of Ste Severe (small supermarkets, bakery, bar/restaurant, bank, garages, bar, post office etc) and 20 mins from La Chatre with all shopping facilities. The local area offers golf courses, horse riding, swimming lakes, fishing lakes, cycle and walking tracks, indoor swimming pool, vineyard and markets.

This is a private sale and will not incur estate agency fees, but will (as with all sales of French property) incur the Notaires fees.

Local accommodation can be easily arrange as can viewings.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY:

Renovated two bedroom fermette with additional guest accommodation and attached barn for conversion situated in 1 hectare of land.

All planning permissions in place for work undertaken to date and for future expansion if desired, all rooms and covered areas have at least 2m head height

Newly installed 5000 litre fosse septique

Three sets of hard wood gates serving three entrances to property:

1 access through potager from main road through hamlet

1 access from private chemin to house

1 access from private chemin into field behind house


Two Bedroom Fermette

Hard wood decked area to front of house

Kitchen / diner (8m x 3.8m)

Three hard wood double glazed windows inc two French windows with cast iron curtain poles

Varnished floorboards

Exposed beams

Godin wood burner

Fitted kitchen with double butler sink, electric fan oven and gas hob, plumbed for dishwasher

Door to utility room

Door to storage barn

Door to office

Utility Room (2m x 1.6m)

Welsh slate floor

Hand basin mounted on wooden storage cupboards

Toilet

Washing machine and tumble dryer (included in sale)

Hard wood double glazed window

250 litre water heater

Storage Barn (7m x 3m)

Tiled floor

Electric points for fridge, freezer

Door to exterior

Office (4m x 3.8m)

Original tommette tile flooring

Hard wood double glazed window

Telephone point with access to ADSL

·Electric, thermostatically controlled radiator

Solid wood staircase to first floor

door to Sitting Room

Sitting Room (4m x 3.8m)

Original floorboards sanded and varnished

Hard wood double glazed French window leading to exterior

Electric, thermostatically controlled radiator

First floor: converted grenier

Exposed beams

Original floorboards sanded and varnished

Bedroom 1 (3.5m x 3.5m)

2 x Velux windows

hardwood double glazed window

Electric, thermostatically controlled radiator

Bedroom 2 (5.5m x 5.5m)

1 x Velux window

Electric, thermostatically controlled radiator

Family bathroom (3.5m x 3.5m)

1 x Velux window

Free standing shower cubicle

Centrally located bath with tiled surrounds

Wash basin mounted on teak storage cupboard with matching mirror

Heated towel rail

Built in airing cupboard

Electric, thermostatically controlled radiator

SECOND HOUSE

Partly converted barn fully plumbed and supplied with electricity throughout.

150 litre hot water heater installed

Downstairs (7.5m x 6m)

Varnished floorboards

Exposed beams

Three hard wood double glazed windows inc one French window leading to exterior

Solid wood staircase leading to first floor

First Floor landing

Varnished floorboards

Exposed beams

Landing access to bedroom 1, bedroom 2, shower room, barn

Bedroom 1 (3.5m x 3m)

Varnished floorboards

Exposed beams

Velux window

Hard wood double glazed window

Bedroom 2 (4m x 4.5m)

Varnished floorboards

Exposed beams

Hardwood double glazed window

Beautiful views of the countryside

Shower Room (2m x 2m)

Varnished floorboards

Exposed beams

Velux window

Shower cubicle

Toilet

Hand basin mounted on ash storage cupboard with matching mirror

BARN

Floor area (8m x 11m)

Original mezzanine floor to one third of area covering tool shed.(8mx3.5m)

Lockable full height oak doors access central section, full height to ridge (8m x 8m x 4m) currently used as under cover car parking for two cars and lawn tractor.

Original mezzanine floor to one third of area covering storage barn, see earlier spec (8m x 3.5m)

TOOL SHED (7m x 3m)

Lockable oak door

Power and lighting provided

CELLAR(8m x 8m x 2m)

Stone steps lead to dry cellar

Water pump and reservoir provides water from the well to the exterior tap in the potager and to the exterior front and rear of the house. (This is in addition to the mains water provided throughout the living accommodation)

Well

EXTERIOR AREA

Consists of, potager, children's play area, chicken run, garden/field

Potager

Established vegetable plot with pumped water supply from well incorporates:

Red, white and black currant bushes

Asparagus bed

Kiwi fruit & grape vine grown over wooden arch

Strawberry patch

Children's play area

Fenced from the remainder of the field to provide a secure play area.

Chicken run

Fenced from the remainder of the property and accessed via a wooden gate this area includes mature walnut trees and is large enough to accommodate other animals which require occasional secure placement e.g. dogs.

Garden/Field

To the rear of the property, bordered by mature hedging including walnut and cherry trees this is a private, enclosed area of close to 1 hectare that is accessed from:

the private chemin

the downstairs of the additional accommodation

the sitting room of the main house

via a wooden gate from the children's play area

It includes a decked seating area with space for a children's pool

Additional barns (7.5m x 2m)

There is an extension to the guest accommodation which incorporates a potting shed and further shed areas.

Local B&B accommodation can be arranged.