Property Description:
FOR PRIVATE SALE
Raymond’s House
Situated in the historical gold mining village of Le Châtelet in the north east of La Creuse, this is the rare, private sale of an immaculately modernised and surprisingly spacious, semi-detached miner’s cottage, with stunning views over the Tardes valley and the Eiffel railway bridge.
The Locality:
Although this is a countryside property, the nearest town, Évaux les Bains, is just 6 kilometres away and hosts facilities such as the second oldest Roman thermal baths in France, a railway station which links twice-daily to Paris, a public swimming pool, tennis courts, a cinema and even a casino!
The much larger town of Montluçon in the Allier, is just 20 kilometres from Le Chatelet, whereas in that direction you will
also find the spectacular abbey at Chambon sur Voueize - twinned with Minety in the UK.
For those who like to fly at low cost, the nearest commercial airport at Bellegarde is just north of Limoges, 100 kilometres from Le Châtelet but a fast drive along good roads. It is served by Ryanair, Flybe and Air France with flights to UK destinations including Stanstead, Liverpool, Southampton and Birmingham.
The Property - in general:
The property stands on approximately 1100 square metres of land comprising itself, a double garage (30 square metres) with similarly-sized workshop below plus gardens.
It is in excellent decorative order throughout.
Central heating is provided by a programmable fuel boiler. The main lounge also has a wood fire chimney insert.
A substantial amount of solid oak joinery is in evidence.
Kitchen:
16 square metres; modern fitted units and appliances. Solid oak doors and stairway leading to the first floor. Exposed oak beams. Double glazed.
Dining Room and Lounge:
31 square metres; cast iron wood burning chimney insert. Exposed oak beam ceiling; oak doors and joinery. Double glazing.
Double Bedroom One:
13 square metres. Recently redecorated and rewired. New Velux double glazed window. New, insulated floor. Views over the Tardes valley.
Bedroom Three:
10 square metres. Recently decorated and rewired. New Velux double glazed window. New, insulated floor. Views over the Tardes valley.
Bathroom:
6 square metres. Bath, shower, hand-basin and toilet.
The property also comprises:
a basement utility and washroom of 16 square metres
a cellar in solid rock of 14 square metres
an underground pantry area of 12 square metres
an anteroom with WC of 16 square metres
Asking price: 110,000 euros plus legal (notaire's) fees
Local Amenities and Services
Transport: Le Châtelet is just off the main Évaux les Bains (6k) to Montluçon (20k) road. There are small railway stations at Budeliere (1k) and Évaux les Bains, which connect with Montluçon for major road and rail links and a small provincial airport. The nearest international airport is at Limoges. (100k)
Leisure: This is a “green” tourist area. Walking, cycling, fishing, hunting plus town amenities such as swimming, cinema, tennis, football and casinos at Évaux les Bains and Néris les Bains, near to Montluçon. Montluçon also has an excellent theatre. The area also has many special interest groups.
Schools: Excellent range, including private and Catholic.
Hospitals: The nearest main hospital is in Montluçon; it has a leading national reputation.
Tourist Offices: Chambon sur Voueize (6k), Évaux les Bains, Montluçon.
Raymond’s contact details
or to request further information and brochure:
Name and address: Raymond Aucouturier, le Châtelet no. 28, 23170 Budelière, (France)
Home telephone number: 00 33 (0)5 55 82 10 72 (French-speaking and after-work hours, only)
Email address: manuel.aucouturier@wanadoo.fr
(Mail in French preferably but translations of enquiries into English and Dutch can be obtained)
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