iad France - Rémi CRÉTIN offers you: La Borderie — A story to continue, at the gates of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat Some houses still bear, within their walls, the attention of those who have loved them. At La Borderie, this presence can be seen in the care taken in the restoration, in a library that has been designed to be generous, and in the perspectives of a patiently composed park. Built in the 16th or early 17th century, this home has undergone more than forty years of careful restoration. Its owners have pursued a demanding ambition: to preserve its soul, respect its history, and provide the comfort necessary for a fully lived-in house. The taste for materials, respect for ancient elements, and the discretion of the amenities (neither electric wires nor fiber optics are visible, either inside or outside) testify to this approach, down to the details. Over the years, a true art of living has been imagined at La Borderie: the pleasure of hosting, of living surrounded by books, of gathering by the fire, and of observing nature evolve with the seasons. An art of living that its owners now wish to pass on, so that it can endure and be enriched by a new presence. Today, La Borderie awaits those who wish to continue its story. In the main dwelling, the "Château", of about 380 m², the rooms invite both entertaining and retreating to tranquility. The living room unveils its period French ceiling, the five fireplaces in working order and fully equipped, as well as the stone, give depth to the places. The largest room is the library, with its solid wood furniture, most of which was custom-made. A metal staircase leads to a second library, where shelves accommodate paperbacks and thrillers… The kitchen and the vast dining room invite another way of sharing the house: that of meals that extend and the pleasure of gathering. A pantry and a laundry room discreetly accompany daily life. On the upper floors, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a shower room allow hosting family and friends. On the top level, a vast attic remains to be developed, while the vaulted cellar preserves the memory of the dwelling's origins. The transmission can, if future buyers wish, extend even into some of the furniture and certain books from the library, according to terms to be agreed upon with the owners. A unique possibility for those who would be sensitive to the spirit of the place and wish to retain some markers. Facing the main dwelling is another building whose length exceeds that of the “Château”. It includes outbuildings: boiler room, old horse boxes, attic, shed, tiled garage, workshop. And a perfectly independent apartment, currently under renovation, comprising a living room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, shower room, and garage opening onto the communal path of La Borderie. The renovation work remains to be completed: painting, flooring coverings for part of the surfaces, kitchen installation and, possibly, connection to central heating. A space to welcome loved ones or, ultimately, to allow for more independent living just steps from the main dwelling. Outside, the landscaped park of almost two hectares continues this attention paid to the place. Ginkgo biloba, magnolias, maples, hydrangeas, and large trees mingle with the orchard, lawns, and wooded areas. A garden, fully enclosed by stone walls, is fed by an inexhaustible spring that supplies an ancient fish pond. To the south, the courtyard invites dining outside on sunny days, while to the north, the eye meets the bell tower of the collegiate church of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat. Modern comfort discreetly integrates into this ancient setting: pellet central heating (Hargassner boiler) for the main dwelling and, potentially, the apartment across the way, whose heating can equally be completely independent from that of the main house, aluminum window frames with double or triple glazing and compliant individual sanitation. The roofing of the outbuildings and the two wings has been completely redone, and that of the central building has been sustainably maintained. About fifteen kilometers from Limoges, approximately forty minutes from its airport and 2.5 kilometers from the train station of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, La Borderie offers a setting where heritage, nature, and daily life can converge. I invite you to contact me to discover this dwelling and discuss your project. Agency fees are the responsibility of the seller. A valid identity document will be requested during the visit, in accordance with Article L.561-5 of the Monetary and Financial Code. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation of clearing brush, is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate ad was written under the editorial responsibility of Mr. Rémi CRÉTIN, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered at the RSAC of LIMOGES under the number 880468327, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of I@D France SAS.This description has been automatically translated from French.
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