Large Stone House, Beautifully Renovated with Views over a Lake.

Property Description

The old bakery 'La Vieille Boulangerie" was built in 1901 and has been lovingly restored by the current owner. This is a large, light, airy home has been finished to a high standard combining traditional charm and modernity, offering generous living space and quality fixtures and fittings. Outside there is an extensive shaded terrace allows space for relaxation, offering stunning views of the vast woodland that is behind the property and over the neighbouring lake. The front of the house is also lit with up/down lights. Fully double glazed this property boasts a good energy rating (C) for a house of its age, it is a truly impressive house and great value for the price.

The location couldn’t be better as the small town of Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde is only 3 kms away with a supermarket, local shops, swimming pool, etc ... Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire is a larger town with a larger selection of supermarkets, shops and other facilities and is approx. 8 Kms in distance and the city of Bordeaux can be reached in 45 minutes with its international airport, less than 1 hour away.

As you enter the house through the front door there is a sumptuously large hallway which leads through the house to the large covered terrace with mood lighting at the back, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining late into the balmy summer evenings. On the ground floor there is a wonderfully spacious living room with exposed stone walls and a woodburner. The modern, fully equipped kitchen has twin integral ovens (as well as twin hobs) and benefits from a large back kitchen with plenty of storage. This amazing kitchen leads into a large dining/day room, making this property a dream for anyone with a love of cooking and entertaining and an extremely practical space for a large family. Further on the ground floor, there is a Boiler/Laundry room with cupboard space and storage room above (accessed by a separate staircase), also a walk-in shower with washbasin and WC. A beautiful, oiled wooden staircase, accessed from the main entrance hall, leads to the first floor.

The first floor opens onto a large, luxuriously carpeted landing which gives access to the bedrooms and family bathroom, which houses a walk in shower, corner bath and WC. The master bedroom suite is extremely generous and includes an ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi, walk-in shower, double
sink and enclosed WC and bidet. There is also a fabulous walk-in wardrobe with ample storage. 2 further double bedrooms, also fully carpeted, an extremely large 3rd bedroom/games room which could be converted to make 2 rooms if desired and a further smaller room is a good sized single bedroom/storage room/office completes the first floor accommodation.

The property further benefits from a gated courtyard, hosting a double garage with storage area and accessed via electric garage doors. There is a lot of property for the price and you can move in with nothing to do. This property has to be seen to be fully appreciated as you can't help but fall in love with it as you walk through the door. Contact us today to arrange your viewing.


Price including agency fees : 299.995 €
Price excluding agency fees : 280.370 €
Buyer commission included: 7 %