Saint-Priest-les-Fougères, Aquitaine 24450

This 4 bed country home is in immaculate condition, having been fully renovated by the current owners, who are architects. The property has over 10 acres of parkland, a beautiful lake, swimming pool, large stone barn and a separate studio. The setting is peaceful and private with lovely views across the Limousine National Park. There's a bakery 2km away and there are two popular market towns within easy reach.The property would be perfect for those looking to connect with nature, embrace a slower pace of life and potentially generate an income from the use of the outbuildings, lake etc. The current owners have always thought the property would make an excellent wedding venue but it would also be well suited to running art/yoga retreats, permaculture courses etc.Although fully renovated, the main house retains a traditional feel and has lots of original features. The oak staircase to the first floor has been restored, as have the original hard-wood floors.There's a generous 300m2 of floor space and the layout is as follows:MAIN HOUSE:Ground floor:Ground floor entrance hallway (6m2)Cloak area (4.2m2)Kitchen/dining area with hand crafted ash units (23.2m2)Utility room and Wc (7m2)Boiler Room (4.94m2) - containing oil and wood fired boiler.Living room (36.3m2) with fully restored original herringbone oak and mahogany floorWine cellar (33.9m2)First floor:Upper Hallway (7.2m2)Master Bedroom (17.4m2)Guest Bedroom (14.7m2)Guest Bedroom (14m2) with ensuite bathroom (2.36m2)Guest Bedroom (14.1m2)Walk in wardrobe (3.03m2)Family bathroom renovated 2023 with new walk in shower (9.36m2)Loft (93m2) fully insulated with traditional oak roof structure.OUTSIDE:The plot measures approximately 10 acres and this consists of landscaped gardens, parking area, paddocks, wild-flower meadow, vegetable plots, herb garden, swimming pool, lake, terrace and several outbuildings.Barn (205m2):Huge stone built barn (7.85m X 26m). The barn is in excellent condition with its original beautiful oak beamed roof and concreted floor and (subject to the necessary permissions), could be further developed.The current owners are keen gardeners and grow most of their fresh food supply. There is an established vegetable plot as well as a new polytunnel. There's an orchard with apples, pears, figs, walnuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts cherries, quince, mirabelles, kiwis, raspberries, blackberries, goji berries, blueberries, blackcurrants and strawberries. There's a wide range of mature trees including magnolia, specimen oaks, silver birch, beech, ash, poplar, monkey puzzle, spruce and ginkgo.The property is on mains water but enjoys the benefit of a private well from which water is extracted using a pump system.Paddocks:There are 4 fully fenced grazing paddocks, as well as two covered animal pens and a chicken pen. There's also an established wild flower meadow that provides winter hay for animal feed and bedding. The total size of the paddocks and meadow is approximately 3 acres.Studio (40m2):The studio was built in 2024 and would make an excellent art/yoga studio, gym or office. It has its own shower, Wc, kitchenette and hand-built stable door that leads directly onto the patio that looks out onto open countryside views. The studio has fitted storage units, fridge, cooker and washing machine. This facility is powered by solar energy and fed by well water but can also be run on mains electric.Workshop (44m2):With lighting and electrical sockets.Lake:The spring fed lake contains carp, black bass, perch and trout. The lake is used by the current owners for occasional swimming but when the grandkids visit it becomes a fishing, boating, paddle boarding and frog-hunting paradise!There's a new lakeside cabin (built in 2023) with its own deck that overlooks the lake. There's also a beautifully hand-crafted shepherds hut which could be fitted with a Wc and shower.Lakeside deck:The deck is easily accessible from the swimming pool, down a series of newly constructed wooden steps. The dec