Date de l'annonce :
26/01/2012
Description de l'annonce :
A prestigious house situated in a quiet location at the end of a cul-de-sac with no passing traffic, around 6 kms from the medieval city of Pons, 8 kms from the historic city of Cognac,18 kms from Saintes and only 35 minutes drive to the lovely beaches of SW France. There are two nearby junior schools and a senior school in Pons. Local shops include 2 restaurants, a pizza shop, post office, tabac, chemist, boulangerie [bakers], hairdresser and a convenience store. Airports serving this area are at Bordeaux, La Rochelle and Angouleme.
This 19th century Charentaise style house has been renovated to a high standard, and now offers over 360m2 of habitable area, with gardens of 1 hectare.
Entrance is through electric gates, to the driveway, there is a huge garage/ workshop and storage area or carport.
The house is double glazed throughout and has insulated aluminum volets, full central heating, new electrics and plumbing, all under a new roof. The garden is mature with a super 10m x 5m salt water pool, which is heated, the spa room has a 6 seater Jacuzzi. There is seating/social area and Pump room for the Swimming Pool.
The main house stands proud and consists of entrance hall leading to double aspect Dining room 29m2 with marble fireplace, and Kitchen 32.6m2. The Kitchen is fully fitted with electric oven, gas hob, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer, this is a lovely bright room. Lounge, 41.25m2, full height double aspect with exposed beams and doors out to the garden. A large Office, with broadband internet connection, two telephone lines and stairs to a Mezzanine Library.
Downstairs, a WC with basin, Utility room, and Boiler room with water filter system and separate water softener system. A double aspect Games room/ gym, with views out over the pool and a Cellar, great place to store your wine, there is also a Well with electric pump, ideal for watering the garden.
The original staircase leads to a spacious landing and Bedroom 1, double in size, with seating/dressing area, Shower room, with WC, shower and basin. Bedroom 2 with hand basin, Bedroom 3 is a double room with an En-suite Bathroom and WC.
The Master suite is huge, 35m2, with custom fitted wardrobes and tiled En-suite Shower room with large corner shower, plus WC and his and hers wash-basins.
The whole house has been tastefully decorated throughout and has some really unique features including, exposed walls, and beams. it is ready to move into immediately. The house is fully insulated and has a high thermal rating.
The garden is very peaceful not overlooked and has a wooded area. Large garage with new roof ideal for storage, tractor etc, there is also a new greenhouse. Towards the rear of the main property is a huge building, which already has permission to be made into two 3 bedroom houses, this could be an ideal business opportunity for someone wanting to live a super lifestyle in France, and have a project right on your doorstep.