HouseNiort (79)

Price :

$437,100

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Surface201 m²bedrooms4 land1,751 m²

A dwelling, the faithful replica of the chateau that once preceded it, nestled within a village in the Seuil du Poitou region. Vestiges of a moat, a floor with small stones inlaid in various motifs, mullioned, transom or cross-windows, monumental medieval fireplaces, a visible circle on the ground marking the location of a former tower: the former chateau – in which the current dwelling is nestled (178 m2) – has left remarkable vestiges of its glorious past.
The house's garden level is arranged around a living room with chestnut herringbone hardwood floors: on one side is the dining room from which one enters, while the kitchen space is located under an office-artist’s studio on the mezzanine level. On the other side is a hallway with a lavatory and a bedroom facing the garden. It would also be quite easy to create a shower room on this level.
The upstairs is accessible two different ways: either by the old, wide stone staircase in the living room or by another, steeper staircase, located at the back of a second bedroom, the latter of which has arched French doors that provide direct access to the garden.
A bathroom with lavatory is located on the landing of the second staircase, which is then followed by a large bedroom with a wardrobe. On the opposite side of this room is a door that leads to the landing of the ancient staircase, which provides access to a shower room with lavatory.
The barn with its striking floor (75 m2) contains a recent wood-pellet furnace. The property’s tile roofs have been insulated and are in good condition. However, the roof of a second outbuilding (former cowshed) will need to be changed at some point.