Behind the parking area for 8 cars is a large orchard with olive, almond, fig, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees. Further private parking in 2 separate stone garages.
Around the house is a lovely well kept garden full of a multitude of beautiful flowers. A summer kitchen with a roof trellis covered with vines shades the eating area for the Chambre d'Hote guests.
The principal entrance to the house opens onto a stone vaulted dining room of 27 m2 with kitchen. An opening into the the huge sitting room of 42 m2 with a monumental fireplace, 2.80 m wide. It was in this room that the original press was housed, and during the renovation the owners kept the fantastic chestnut press frame making an impressive feature.
Folding doors open onto the large half covered terrace overlooking the garden and the little river which flows throughout the year.
Also at ground floor level is a vaulted cellar of 6 m2 and a vaulted pantry of 14 m2.
A wooden staircase from the sitting room leads to a mezzanine with beautiful old chestnut floor. This distributes to 3 large bedrooms, one with washbasin, shower and a separate W.C. and the other two bedrooms have bathrooms and W.C.. The latter two are used for Chambre d'Hote guests. Also from the mezzanine an exterior door opens onto a lovely little stone arched bridge over the mills water channel which is now dry. A path then leads to the large swimming pool measuring 12x5.5m. The pool pumps its water from the river and this is purified by a double sand filter. Around the pool are sun terraces of 180 m2 and all is enclosed by a security fence in accordance with all legal requirements.
Two central heating systems : fuel oil and wood. A shed for wood storage and a workshop.
4 septic tanks.
The 4 gîtes "guest houses" are fully fitted and handsomely furnished, some with antiques. T.V. and garden tables and chairs. (see descriptions and pictures beneath).
Jacuzzi and a Swedish sauna and a spacious shower, balneotherapy.
River water garden irrigation system.
A covered terrace of 18 m2 with a pizza oven and a second terrace of 15 m2 near the river with a swimming place.
Small private sandy river beach with deep swimming holes
7000 m2 of 'Merlot' vines are cultivated by the local wine-grower. Each year a part of the rent is paid to the property in 'natura'- bottles of wine!
An exceptional and rare estate in a natural peaceful setting.
This established business has been running for many years and enjoys great success with lots of repeat visits. If you are looking to change your life, have a beautiful home in fantastic private natural surroundings, and make a decent living working from May to September, then this is very well worth considering.
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