MONTBRON, Charente, Address available on request

This high-quality barn renovation has to be seen to be appreciated, the property is situated in a quiet hamlet approx. 6 kms from Montbron, and benefits from uninterrupted views over the Valley Renaudie which is designated as an area of significant interest/beauty. 
The property benefits from  
1.	High quality renovation in a contemporary style whilst respecting and enhancing many existing features (exposed wooden beams, stone work revealed, open fire (woodburner) American style kitchen etc.
2.	Utilities - extremely cost efficient (top quality insulation, double glazing throughout, underfloor heating throughout ground floor, heat recovery system) Category C  energy rating
3.	250mbps fibre internet
4.	Where required home management systems have been installed to automate lighting etc.
5.	Heated, salt treated swimming pool surrounded by c.160m2 wooden terrace
6.	Coeur Anglais to the rear provides the conduit between the house and the pool terrace as well as being home to a 6 person Canadian hot tub
Property layout
1.	Ground floor  open plan throughout, front door opens into large hallway leading to lounge/dining room/office-4th bedroom/utility room and shower room/WC
2.	Kitchen  from the hallway and has central u-shape kitchen grey in colour with oak worktops providing ample space for 8 + people to be entertained in comfort, day lounge and day dining. The terrace can be accesses directly via the fully sliding doors giving 3m openings to the pool/terrace area.
3.	First floor via feature staircase  
a.	Master suite, includes fully fitted dressing area and en suite shower room
b.	Bed 2, double bedroom with en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobe
c.	Bed 3, twin bedded room 
d.	Family bathroom accessed from the landing
For people with equestrian interest there is direct hacking from the property using the chemin blanc network of gravel lanes, the valley Renaudie and adjoining local roads. (Very quiet) there is a healthy equestrian community locally with several stables and riding schools nearby.
All works on the property have been completed within the last 5 years, the property is decorated in a neutral colour scheme meaning that the new owners really Do Not have anything to do unless they really want to. 
About the area -
Montbron can be accessed within - 
30 mins  Angouleme (train)
1 hr  Limoges airport
2 hrs  Bordeaux airport
8 hrs  Channel Tunnel/Ports
 

The department Charente enjoys the second highest number of sunshine hours in France after St Tropez



The property is only for sale as a result of a downsizing requirement of the owner.