Property Description: A Superb 18th Century stone farmhouse set in 3.5 acres of formal landscaped garden
in a private quiet rural setting
• 4 bedroom house
• 1 bedroom cottage
• Orangery
• A lake and 3 ponds
• Swimming Pool
• Stables
• Income potential
The property is approached by a tree lined avenue and consists of a 4 bedroom house with generous reception areas, a one bedroom cottage, a large garage and an adjacent barn. A large terrace at the rear of the house overlooks the beautiful mature garden, the lake, pool, summer house, greenhouse and the orangery. It is a wonderful property in a superb location that had been renovated to a good standard.
Situated 8 km from the pretty village of Cocumont, where all local commerce is available. All major services can be found in the larger town of Marmande which is a 20 minute drive away. The beautiful city of Bordeaux, with its international airport is 60 minutes away by car. Arcachon with its beautiful beaches can be reached in 90 minutes.
The Accommodation
The House
Ground Floor
Dining Room (4.41m x 7.21m) tiled floor with an open fireplace.
3 steps down to:
Living Room (5.89m x 7.01m) tiled floor with an open fireplace with a wood burning stove and French doors leading onto the front terrace.
Kitchen (4.54m x 3.45m) wood floor with fitted units, a breakfast bar, gas hob, double sink and a door leading onto the vine covered back terrace.
Laundry Room (2.69m x 3.45m) wood floor with an outlet for a washing machine.
Study (3.38m x 3.29m) wood floor with exposed walls and a door leading onto the front terrace.
Wood stairs leading down to:
Gym/Playroom (3.46m x 9.57m) tiled floor exposed beams and walls
Wood staircase from dining room lead to:
First Floor
Bedroom 1 (3.59m x 5.46m) wood floor with French doors that open onto a balcony that looks over the front terrace and onto the garden.
Landing (3.56m x 4.64m) wood floor
Bathroom 1 (2.00m x 3.38m) carpet floor with a bath, bidet, basin and toilet.
Bedroom 2 (4.18m x 4.91m) wood floor with an open fireplace and a dressing room (1.14m x 1.50m).
En suite Bathroom (1.78m x 1.89m) wood floor with bath, basin and toilet.
Bedroom 3 (4.69m x 3.58m) wood floor with built in wardrobes, exposed beams and French doors that open onto a balcony that looks over the front terrace and garden.
Shower Room (2.29m x 1.87m) wood floor with a shower, basin and toilet.
Bedroom 4 (7.63m x 3.72m) wood floor with carpet over and exposed beams.
En suite Shower Room (2.24m x 1.76m) wood floor with a shower, basin and toilet.
There is a large living room that connects the house to the cottage;
Large Living Room (12.39m x 8.14m) tiled floor with a large fireplace, exposed beams and walls and French doors which lead onto the front terrace that over looks the garden.
Cottage
There is an undercover terrace (9.36m x 3.50m) that leads off from the living room and kitchen. The terrace is tiled and has a barbeque.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining Room (5.5m x 6.57m) tiled floor with fitted units, gas hob, a double sink, and a door leading onto the terrace.
Living Room (4.45m x 5.45m) tiled floor with exposed beams, a fireplace with a log burning stove and French doors leading onto the terrace.
First Floor
A carpeted staircase leads from the living room to:
Open Landing (5.42m x 1.45m) carpet floor leading to:
Bedroom (5.76m x 2.89m) carpet floor with exposed beams and walls.
Bathroom (4.41m x 1.94m) carpet floor with bath, bidet, basin and toilet.
Study (5.62m x 2.07m) carpet floor with exposed beams.
Outbuildings
Swimming Pool (12m x 5m) a tiled pool with chlorine filtration and a pool house with a built in barbeque and a sink.
Shower Room (15m2)
Orangery (15m x 12m) stone tiled floor with glass sides.
Workshop (70m2) concrete floor.
Summer House (50m2) tiled floor with a kitchen and a barbeque area.
Green house and Potting Shed (50m2)
Stables (140m2) concrete floor
Barn (110m2) concrete floor
Garage (30m2) concrete floor
Miscellaneous
The drainage is by septic tank. The house is south facing but there is no heating. There is a well that can be utilised to water the garden. The property has a lake and 3 fish ponds. It is in a stunning location and is private but not isolated. A very exceptional property which is well worth a visit.
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