In the scenic Vienne region, in the centre of grounds crossed by a river,
a traditional farmhouse with full French ownership rights and two guest houses
a traditional farmhouse with full French ownership rights and two guest houses
Poitiers,
VIENNE
poitou-charentes
86000
FR
Location
The property is situated in the Poitou region, between one of France's most beautiful villages, Angles-sur-l'Anglin, and Saint-Savin Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The medieval village of Chauvigny, with its shops and services, is 10 minutes away. La Roche-Posay spa and golf course are 20 minutes away. Châtellerault is 30 minutes away, Poitiers is 40 minutes. Both towns can be reached by the high-speed rail link (LGV), which gets to Paris in 1 hour 30 minutes and Bordeaux in 1 hour. The A10 motorway takes you to the capital in 3 hours. There are flights to Lyon, Marseille and London from Poitiers airport.
Description
The property can be accessed via two entrances, the first providing direct access to the grounds and the second to the farmhouse via a courtyard, where a covered area has been created with space for two cars. The first guest house is just a few metres from the farmhouse. The mill, set opposite these first two dwellings is the focal point of the whole complex. A second guest house is located on the first island and linked to the shore by a bridge. Another bridge leads to an even larger island. All the dykes have been bricked up and raised to protect the buildings from any winter flooding.
The farmhouse
It is built with exposed stonework and covered with a flat tiled roof. Its two facades have matching windows and French windows.
The ground floor
From the courtyard, an entrance door opens onto a corridor. A wooden staircase leads up to the first floor. There are a dining room and lounge on either side. A fitted kitchen adjoins the dining room. Two doors lead to an air-conditioned cellar with storage capacity for around 2 000 bottles, as well as a laundry/boiler room. The kitchen also has two independent entrances from the outside, one in the courtyard and the other on a terrace with a planted arbour overlooking the grounds and river. The living room features a remarkable fireplace with a wooden mantle piece. Through a final doorway there is a theatre with a stage and a mezzanine. It opens onto the entrance courtyard and a woodshed through which you can access another area with a fireplace, as well as a toilet. The ceilings throughout the ground floor have visible beams, and all of the floors are covered in terracotta tiles.
The upstairs
The landing leads to two bedrooms and the mezzanine of the theatre. The first room, with a view across the grounds to the river, has a shower room with a walk-in shower and toilet. The second, spacious room overlooks the grounds, mill and river, and also has a bathroom, toilet and wardrobe. The entire first floor is covered with identical flooring.
The first guest house
The house is built with exposed stone and a tiled roof. You have to pass in front of the farmhouse and through the garden gate to get there. Oriented in the same way as the farmhouse, it looks out over the mill and a reservoir formed from the overflow from the millstream.
The ground floor
The ground floor consists of a living room with cathedral ceilings and a fireplace with a wood burner. This is followed by the kitchen and a bathroom with a shower and toilet, followed by a bedroom. Finally, a staircase leads up to a spacious mezzanine.
The second guest house
After crossing a small bridge, the second guest house is built on one of the islands. It is reached via a stone staircase.
The first floor
The building consists of a single floor with a shower room and toilet. This forms a kind of summer house. Its windows overlook the wooded islands, the mill, the river and the farmhouse.
The mill
The mill can be traced back to the 17th century, when its dykes were built. It burned down in 1790 and was rebuilt in 1800. It has water rights. It has a drop height of around 1.80 m.
The ground floor
There were originally two wheels, but only one has survived. Each of the two wooden mechanisms was used for milling specific cereals. The floor is covered with stone slabs and there are openings to allow water to drain away in case of winter flooding.
The first floor
The wooden staircase leads up to the first floor, where a fireplace warms the living room and kitchen area. Toilets have been fitted here.
The second floor
The second floor is currently used as a dormitory with a fitted shower room. Floorboards cover the first and second floors.
The outbuildings
A 19th-century greenhouse protects seedlings and plants from frost. There are a south-facing courtyard and bread oven for spring and summer meals. A barn and its loft provide storage for boats for trips out or water games.
The caretaker's cottage
This is located a few metres from the main entrance to the property.
The ground floor
The ground floor consists of a living room and kitchen that open onto a small terrace. A fireplace is set against a wall and the floors are covered in terracotta tiles. Windows open to the east and south. Two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate toilet are accessed by three small steps.
The grounds
A pond near the farmhouse guides the eye towards the estate's remarkable natural features. Part of the grounds extend gently towards the river. Another part consists of five islands, the largest of which measures around 3 500 m². They are linked to each other by bridges. The orchard is planted with apple, plum, walnut and cherry trees. Carp, barbel, catfish and pike inhabit the water. The fish store built in the 18th century is still there.
Our opinion
A typical rural estate on the banks of a river, where wood, stone and river meet in a string of green islets. The sturdy piers that support the aerial frameworks contrast with the austere, elegant facade of the mill, sheltered by vegetation and surrounded by a carefully trimmed garden. The restored buildings are remarkable and ideal for any type of project, whether as a main residence or as a holiday home
845 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 259341
| Land registry surface area | 1 ha 65 a 86 ca |
| Main building surface area | 350 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 8 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 480 m2 |
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
