Sell or exchange - 3 bed house & 2.77 acres land & forest

Stunning detached house, built in 1607, sitting on 2.77 acres of land & forest, in the heart of the Charente countryside, situated on the outskirts of Le Grand madieu, between Champagne Mouton & St Claud. Location is rural, yet 5 mins drive away from shops, restaurants,banks, post office, schools, churches etc. Angouleme, Limoges & Poitier airports all within 1 hr and serviced by Ryanair in the UK. South facing grassed garden with Vegetable garden, fruit trees and poultry area with coop. The forest is primarily made up of pines and some chestnut & oak trees. Attached to the house is a large hangar (32m2) suitable for vehicles, wood store, workshop, storage. The house was built in 1607 and has approx 147m2 of habitable space. It has been recently renovated, retaining original features such as the stone staircase, large fireplaces in the kitchen and master bedroom, oak beams and floors. Downstairs there is a modern fitted kitchen (style in keeping with the house) with oven, hob, extractor fan, dishwasher & woodburner. Dining area & Lounge both with french doors leading out onto covered terrace. Cloakroom with modern white WC & basin. Main entrance hall. Utility/storage room. Le cave. A stone staircase leads upstairs to a beautiful master bedroom with ensuite - modern white WC, Vanity Basin and shower cubicle. Bedroom 2 with large wardrobe. Bedroom 3 is double size. Bathroom with modern white WC, vanity Basin, Bath with Shower mixer over. Reading/Study area. Feature balcony There is also a large insulated attic (72m2) suitable for conversion. Services: Mains water, electric (house recently rewired), septic tank, satellite TV, telephone, Broadband internet, oil fired central heating, woodburner. Purchase of furniture may be an option. Looking to sell or exchange for a property of similar value in Essex. £175000
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested: ChelleBates@aol.com 0033 (0)5 45 85 92 15