Elegant large 19th century maison de maitre in the heart of Saint-Savin on the Gartempe.

The entire property has been tastefully developed and maintained to a very high standard whilst maintaining original features.

The house is a short walk to the town centre facing the Abbey (which is a Unesco World Heritage site) which provides a selection of bars, restaurants, bakeries, weekly market, festivals and other amenities. The location is steeped in history offering a lively and typically French lifestyle. There is also a supermarket as well as infant and a primary school.

Whether you are looking for a permanent house or a holiday home this property provides for all your needs.

Set behind ornate wrought-iron gates, the entrance opens onto a private courtyard with a landscaped featured garden including four topiary pyramids.
Built in 1883 the house has undergone extensive improvements and renovation works whilst maintaining its character, elegance and charm.
Works done include double-glazing throughout, extensive new roof, new kitchen as well as additional en-suite bathrooms. The interior has been completely redecorated to a very high standard.
There is potential for rental income with a separate apartment.
The house is entered through a double front door leading to an imposing large hall with a stone fireplace with a woodburning stove and stairs leading to the first floor.
There are three sets of double doors leading to the elegant main reception rooms which are connected to each other internally, one has a large marble fireplaces, the other is carved wood. There is an additional study / library on the ground floor. The kitchen has been completely refurbished and has a door leading to the front terrace and garden.
On the ground floor the ceiling heights area magnificent 3.5m providing an additional air of grandeur.
All original features have been retained, including door-to-ceiling double height doors in the main reception rooms, wooden floors and original doors and woodwork. There are five bedrooms on the first floor three of which are en-suite with an additional shower room and toilet.
On the second floor are four large rooms which can provide further bedrooms and bathrooms (subject to obtaining planning permission).
The self contained apartment which is entered from the garden has a kitchen/ living area large bathroom and wc and a further bedroom.
The house has a large garage which is completely enclosed.

The rear garden overlooks the river Gartempe.

Please refer to the 2D floor plans provided for all room sizes.

Poitier and Limoges provide airports with flight to the U.K. as well as high speed rail links to Paris and Lille for ongoing connection to Eurostar.

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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr