Limousin, Creuse, Bénévent-l'Abbaye, France

A detached, slightly elevated property with a side drive , sitting behind double gates and facing onto the tree lined square, where a weekly market happens throughout the year. A large spacious rear garden with established trees and lawn, a good-sized barn , and a parcel of land that has building permission.
From the front of the property, you enter in through the beautiful original double front door, into a lovely hallway running the length of the ground floor with chequered tiled floors and oak and iron work staircase up to the first and second floors.
To the left is a salon , with fireplace, high ceiling with plaster work, to the left is a spacious second salon open plan through to the dining room, also with fire places, and double aspect windows brining in lots of light and panelled walls.
The fitted kitchen is completely usable , though dated, with a spacious back pantry, through to a ground floor bathroom and WC. There is access down to the cellar which has a gravelled floor throughout, has a wine cellar, storage space and houses the oil central heating system.
On the first floor, is a long-running landing with a balcony set in the centre of the first floor,looking out on to the square. With four double bedrooms, one with an en suite, and all having high corniced ceilings and original parquet floors. An office, once used as a professional working space, so ideal for anyone looking to work from home with a fireplace and floor to ceiling built in cupboards. There is also a washroom with WC.
On the second floor is a large attic , and here you can see the roof and beam structure that looks in very good condition. There are also two more rooms added at a later date, and are set up as bedrooms, both having "dog kennel" windows.
The property has oil central heating , has single glazed windows though all have shutters from the outside, and the property is connected to mains drainage, electricity and water.
The property is in the historical town of Bénévent l'Abbaye, with a large community and lots of social events throughout the year. Amenities are all within walking distance, including a small supermarket, café bars, antique shops, bakers and butchers. Many social activities are held in a nearby hotel , including Yoga, quilt making , and French classes.
The nearest airport is Limoges, with daily UK flights throughout the year.
If you would like more information on this property, please contact me.