Saint-Savin, Charente, Address available on request

Details :- Reference: MLSM-T7615. An opportunity to acquire a substantial and unique house within the ancient town of Saint Savin in the Vienne region of France.
 
 The house is situated in a street comprising of 17th, 18th and 19th century properties and overlooks the river Gartempe to the rear. It is adjacent to and holds a prominent position in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Saint Savin Abbaye which itself dates to the 11th Century.
 
 The house has recently been the subject of extensive renovation and improvement works including, works to the stonework, new double glazed windows, new kitchen and several new en suite shower rooms. Extensively decorated throughout. 
 
 The property is entered via elegant wrought iron gates through the front garden with four topiary pyramids with steps up to a terrace. Double entrance doors lead into a large hall with stone fireplace and stairs sweeping up to the first floor. Three sets of double doors lead to the two main reception rooms which are also inter connected internally and the large kitchen. Ceiling heights are 3.5m.
 
 All the original features have been retained including marble fireplaces, wooden floors throughout, original floor to ceiling double height doors to both reception rooms and all the original doors and woodwork throughout the house.
 
 6 bedrooms with 4 shower rooms already exist and there is scope to further develop the additional 4 rooms on the 2nd floor to bring these into use according to your preference and requirements (subject to necessary permissions).
 
 In addition an independant apartment is accessible via the front garden with a living/kitchen, shower room/wc and bedroom (possible gite business - subject to necessary permissions).
 
 Topiary front garden, rear garden with views to the river, both with access to the garage and street to the front.
 
 The centre of Saint Savin, with cafes, restaurants, and bakeries, is easily accessible on foot, and currently enjoying a renaissance with a full social calender of events. The larger towns of Montmorillon, Le Blanc and Chauvigny are 15 minutes by car, and Poitiers with its airpport and TVG line to Paris is 55kms.