Limousin, Creuse, Chéniers, France

Situated in a quiet setting in the Cheniers area, in the heart of France, this superb 5 bedroom property sits on the site of a former water mill.

This exceptional riverside estate comprises of the main house and 2 charming adjoining guest houses, all of which have been completely renovated by an interior designer and offers top-of-the-range facilities combining charm and practicality.

This magical setting, tucked away in 3 hectares of wooded gardens, is a haven of tranquillity between water and greenery. Areas for outdoor activities (fishing, boating, horse riding, walking or mountain biking, outdoor games, etc. ) alternate harmoniously with areas for relaxation and meditation by the water.

Main house:

Ground floor: large, bright and tastefully decorated living room/kitchen of approximately 90m2. The kitchen is fully equipped: island with work-top and 2 hobs, numerous cupboards and storage shelves, 2 ovens, American fridge, etc. A contemporary dining table seating up to 6 guests, and a cosy area with Chesterfield-style sofas and a fireplace is dedicated to the living room.

First floor: superb library/study with exposed stone walls, parquet flooring and high ceilings. A pellet-burning stove ensures cosy evenings spent reading and wandering around. A double staircase in original wood leads up to a master suite with a bathroom, shower, sauna and WC, followed by a second bedroom with numerous skylights.

Guest houses:

Cottage, which is a former miller's house: cosy nest that has retained its original rustic and traditional character:

Ground floor, there is a 40m2 living/dining room with parquet flooring and exposed beams. Comfortable sofas and an authentic fireplace with wood-burning stove adorn the living room area. A separate, bright and functional kitchen adjoins the main room.

First floor: large, stylish landing leads to 2 spacious bedrooms and a shower room with a WC.

Loft guest house, which is bathed in light and with a resolutely modern design, this living space offers uninterrupted views of the river and surrounding countryside. Accessed by an outside staircase, it offers a 60m2 room with a fitted kitchen, dining area, ground-floor bedroom area and a shower room with a WC. A further bedroom is located on the mezzanine.

This exceptional estate offers a range of quality services, which include, on the inside: double glazing, mosquito nets, sauna, wood and pellet stoves, brand-name appliances (Smeg, Bosch, etc. ), billiards table, etc.

Outside: spring, rowing boat and fishing equipment, petanque area, outdoor summer shower and WC, barbecue and pizza oven, traditional bread oven, garden furniture, yoga terrace, table tennis table, volleyball net, trampoline, mountain bikes and electric bikes, playhouse, wood shed and workshop.

The estate is located in the centre of France:

A20 motorway (Paris-Toulouse): 40 min

Limoges airport: 1 h

SNCF train station (Paris-Toulouse): 35 min

Shops - Supermarket: 15 mins

Gueret town (shops, cinema, hospital and clinic, secondary schools, etc. ): 40 mins

Nearby places of interest and restaurants:

Tuilerie de Pouligny: 10 mins

Pub-restaurant "L'Auberge du Pecheur": 10 mins

Vallee des peintres / Chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle: 25 mins

Chateau de Boussac: 45 mins

Tapisserie d'Aubusson: 1h10

The potential gite business is subject to permissions and must be declared to the local town hall.

REFERENCE: 245814