MAGNIFICENTLY RESTORED 18TH-CENTURY ESTATE

MAGNIFICENTLY RESTORED 18TH-CENTURY ESTATE Set in the heart of the Limousin countryside, this exceptional estate dates back to 1742. It features outbuildings, a main courtyard, and an entrance archway topped by a dovecote with a carved pinnacle. Fully restored in recent years, the property retains its historic character while seamlessly blending modern comfort with respect for original, high-end materials. Features include underfloor heating beneath terracotta tiles, antique parquet flooring, a carved wooden staircase, fireplaces, exotic wood joinery, 4-meter high ceilings, double glazing, flat-tile roofing with slate edging, solar panels, a natural swimming pool, and more. 465 sqm, 7 ROOMS, 4 BEDROOMS: THE MAIN HOUSE: Ground Floor: Dual-aspect entrance hall, living room with fireplace, a fully fitted and equipped 43 sqm kitchen (polished concrete countertops, wood and metal cabinetry, high-end appliances, central island, etc.), and a 35 sqm bathroom/shower room (travertine tiling, heated floor areas, Jacuzzi, gas fireplace, etc.)—this room connects to and is shared with the "independent gîte" section. 1st Floor: Landing leading to a bedroom on one side and an office/library (which could also serve as a bedroom) on the other. Each of these rooms measures 43 sqm and features a working fireplace. Relaxation lounge (located above and accessible from the bathroom) featuring a sauna (lava stone heater, 6-person capacity). 2nd Floor: Converted attic space serving as a "dormitory," offering a spacious 114 sqm area with versatile potential uses. THE INDEPENDENT GÎTE: Adjoining the main house, this small annex connects internally but also offers a private entrance from the courtyard and garden. On the ground floor, there is a spacious 40 sqm living area featuring a kitchen and a wood-burning stove, while the upper level houses a mezzanine bedroom. OUTBUILDINGS: a 200 sqm barn, a 26 sqm workshop, a 45 sqm lean-to, and a covered area converted into a summer kitchen—complete with a gas barbecue and patio heaters—opening onto the main courtyard, which features trees trained into hornbeam hedges. EXTERIORS: a wooded plot of 5,944 sqm. The courtyard side offers a sociable atmosphere, while the garden side provides absolute tranquility, featuring a natural swimming pool (using plant-based filtration and UV lamps for photosynthesis) with panoramic views of the Blourde Valley. Individual sanitation system (installed 2010) Gas central heating: underfloor heating throughout the ground floor + radiators in all rooms Thermodynamic water heater linked to the boiler Solar panels providing hot water 9 months of the year Dual water supply system (mains water/well water) feeding the house via a booster pump. The main house shares a wall with an adjoining property (originally part of the same estate). This adjacent house is available for purchase separately. It retains its original character ("dans son jus") but is in good general and structural condition (roof, etc.). This neighboring property includes over 7.7 hectares of land and offers approximately 90 sqm of living space across two levels. Located in a small village, the nearest shops are a 10-minute drive away. The closest TGV station is in Bellac (20 minutes). Strategically positioned between three major cities—Poitiers, Limoges, and Angoulême—each within an hour's drive. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST