L'Absie, Charente, Address available on request

In the heart of the rolling countryside of Gâtine, secluded property at the end of a lane, set on more than 5 hectares of land with a little river going through and several meadows for horses: This property comprises of a 3/4 bedroomed main house dating from the 17th century, and 5 adjacent guest rooms. Existing profitable B&B business dedicated to hiking and cycling. Relaxation area by the pool, barbecue, terrace with pergola to access the house : Cozy living room with wood stove, kitchen, large and airy dining room which opens onto the garden and leads to a mezzanine, office, and shower room/toilet. There is a bedroom upstairs from the office. From the living room, wooden staircase to a landing leading to a bedroom, a storage room or bedroom, a shower room with walk-in shower. Few steps to access a 30m2 area with 2 bedrooms & a bathroom. B&B : 2 guest rooms each have a sitting room on the ground floor and a shower room, and a beautiful bedroom upstairs with exposed beams. These 2 guest rooms can be linked if necessary. The staircase from the terrace leads you to 3 other guest bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms / wc. Laundry room and cellar. At the end of the path several outbuildings: 7 horse boxes, saddlery, courtyard, garage ... A footbridge over the river leads you to the meadows, part of which is bordered by the river and another part overhanging offers far reaching views over the countryside. Your contact: Pierre Dessombs - - Fluent english speaking local agent Property The historic buildings comprising the property at le Moulin du Chemin are part of a restored watermill predating 1650. Le Moulin du Chemin is hidden in a shallow leafy valley in an idyllic part of 'Deepest Rural France'. The Medieval buildings provide accommodation for the proprietors, as well as five en-suite guestrooms, a family lounge, a large dining room, two offices and a spacious south facing pergola. The house also includes a small suite of three rooms, a communal area and a bathroom previously used as staff accommodation, etc. In former times the suite had direct access to the chemin (lane) which could be reinstated. Attached to the house are attractive gardens, an inviting pool with a terrace and the shaded pergola and outbuildings. The outbuildings comprise the following: Seven stables, Shoeing area, Covered hay and tractor storage areas (or garages), Tack room, Feed room with overhead storage. A separate garden is situated about 300m from the house and adjacent to the stream. The land is adjacent to the house and comprises 4.5 hectares of pasture and a 0.5 hectare pocket of ancient woodland comprising mostly oak trees, including some majestic oaks. The pasture comprises two approximately equal parts, plus a third smaller separate paddock: Pasture at higher elevation which is well drained. Pasture adjacent to the stream is valuable in summer with trees by the stream providing shade and water. Access to the buildings and land at le Moulin du Chemin is by a small, surfaced chemin (lane) which terminates at le Moulin du Chemin. The lane and verges are maintained by the Commune (the local council). Most of the contents of the house are available and also offered for sale.