Hidden away in the Corrézienne countryside, just a 10-minute drive from the vibrant town of Arnac-Pompadour, this former “fermette” has been lovingly transformed into a stunning property comprising three character houses, stone barn, 4 bay oak-built garage-carport with electricity, well and 11,383 m2 of land which is a mix of mature gardens, fruit orchard and a small piece of woodland with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.
Originally a farm style property dating to the 18th century with a farmhouse, three barns and a well. Over the last 30 years, two of the barns have been renovated, to a very high standard, creating two contemporary homes full of character whilst making the most of the volume of the original buildings.
The main house, the first of the two renovated barns was built in 1859 and has been turned into a spacious, light and airy home with 127 m2 of habitable space over its 2 levels.
On the ground floor; entrance hall leading to an open-plan living-dining room- fitted kitchen with wood burning stove (57 m2) and French doors leading direct into the garden; bedroom, shower room and separate WC.
1st floor; mezzanine-lounge area with a picture widow affording amazing views over the verdant countryside. 2 bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and their own en-suite bathroom.
The house has gas central heating and a wood burning stove. The ground floor has under-floor heating with Portuguese limestone tiles and radiators on the first floor. This property comes with an energy rating of C.
The second renovated barn has a habitable space of 86 m2 over it’s two levels
Ground floor: the open plan living-dining room with fitted kitchen and wood burning stove, bedroom with en-suite shower room.
1st floor: 2 bedrooms and bathroom.
The house is heated with electric radiators, the wood burner and there is reversible heat-pump on the ground floor.
The original farmhouse dating to 1768 is located just across the small hamlet lane and is completely independent to the other two properties. It’s kept a lot of its original features including the fireplace and original wooden floor boards.
Ground floor: open-plan main room with kitchen and wood burning stove and bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
1st floor: Bedroom, mezzanine-office area and shower
Under the house is a large cellar which is home to the oil -fired boiler, the oil tank and is perfect for storage. This house has an energy rating of a D.
Next to the farmhouse is a stone barn with a footprint of roughly 71 m2 and at the back of the house is a decked terrace.
The current owners have made the most of the outside space by creating a vegetable garden, planting a fruit orchard and creating different terraces and dining areas, ensuring that you can find sun or shade any time of day. There is also a 3000l water tank which is fed by the gutters of the two renovated barns.
This is a wonderful property which a huge amount of potential, it would be used for multi-generational living, you could create gite / bed and breakfast business with two of the properties or you could rent out the original farmhouse on a long term let. The property can be as flexible as you need it to be. It’s rare to find this type of property; it’s been hand crafted and very detail has been carefully considered. The houses, the land, the situation and the views are not to be missed. Get in contact today and I’d be delighted to tell you more. The Berthou Immobilier/Limousin Property Agents team are at your service; you can contact us on (please use the form to respond ) or find us at 9 ave du onze novembre 87500 Coussac Bonneval.
electricity, roof in good condition, water, dining room, kitchen, parking, garage, wood heating, gas heating, double glass windows, heating electrical
