House for Sale, Limousin, France
La Gane, 23100 St. Oradoux de Chirouze
We have lived in our family home in St Oradoux de Chirouze since April 2004 and, for business reasons, it is now time to move on. We are sad to leave our lovely house and the very welcoming community surrounding it.
| Land | 2000m² (approx. ½ acre) |
|---|---|
| Habitable Area | 121m² (approx) |
| Levels | 4 Levels: Underground cellar, above ground cellar, living area & loft. |
| Bedrooms | Master bedroom. Second bedroom. Third multi-use room (doubled as our guest room). |
| Bathrooms | 1 bathroom and separate toilet. |
| Outbuildings | Small stone shed: 3m x 6m. |
| Flooring | Wooden parquet flooring throughout living area. |
| Windows | Solid oak double glazing throughout living area. |
| Heating | Log burner & electric heaters. |
| Driveway | Gated parking area capable of housing approx 4 cars. Over 20m long. |
| Drainage | Septic tank. |
| ADSL | Available (details) |
| Neighbours | The nearest house is around 50m away. It is a Parisian holiday home and they come twice per year. The next neighbour is up a hill and out of sight from most of the house. |
| Schools | Nearby primary & secondary school. Bus provided. |
| Surroundings | Skiing: 45 mins. Fishing: 64ha carp lake 1km away. Perfect for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. |
Please read this website carefully as the house has many hidden treasures. It is ready to move into and live or work from. It is situated on 2000m2 of land in beautiful countryside with an open field directly to the rear. The house comprises of 4 floors: An attic, a living floor, a cellar and an underground cellar. It is double glazed throughout the living area in genuine oak.
The Living Area
The main area of the house is an eleven meter long room which is the Kitchen, Dining Room and Living Room all knocked into one enormous space. It has beams throughout along with two giant fireplaces. An internal porch surrounds the front door. Real oak double glazing is throughout the living floor of the house. The kitchen is a fully fitted American style with a breakfast bar.
The Cellars
The cellars include original oak animal troughs and are particularly rustic. No work has been done on these areas and they are currently used as a chicken area and a workshop. These rooms have masses of potential for another living area or alternatively could be left as they are for working or storage space. There is also a hidden room, on the same level as the cellars which is completely stand-alone. The plan of the original owner was to have a small, self-contained gite in there which never came to fruition. The room has no internal access from the house but is accessed via an external door. A spiral staircase could easily be fitted to connect this room internally if necessary. It contains a particularly impressive fireplace.
The Underground Cellars
These take up about half of the main house size and are accessed via a foot ramp from within the cellar or a trapdoor in the workshop cellar. There are two rooms which are actually underground. One, we believe, was originally used for wine storage and the other may have been a piggery.
The Attic
The attic is possibly the most impressive feature of the house. It is the size of the entire house but approximately 10m high with cathedral-like wooden artistry holding the entire structure together. The attic, with the correct planning and execution, could be turned into a dream-like area. It has to be seen to be believed!
The Gardens
The gardens are around half an acre and have been lovingly nurtured from a tangled mess into a garden to be proud of. Flower filled borders have been carefully cut out; a vegetable patch has been crafted in the perfect spot; an old ruin has been left to overgrow for a nature spot; all surrounded by a small, fast running, stream which constantly fills the air with the sound of running water. The garden has many fantastic spots to sit and take in the natural beauty surrounding you.
The Surroundings
The small village of St Oradoux de Chirouze is part of the commune by the same name which embraces a number of small villages. This is spread over maybe 100 square kilometres. This leads to a very friendly close-knit commune that has annual New Year dinners and a summer fete. The house is 1km from a 64 hectare carp lake. The lake is extremely beautiful and has a small beach where a number of people go and relax in the summer. There is a local restaurant opposite the lake if you fancy some traditional French cuisine! The house is at approximately 800m altitude and is around 45 minute drive from skiing at Mont Dore.
Weather
The summer reaches temperatures up to 40°C and the winter down to -10°C. There are extremes where it gets higher or lower. The seasons are very impressive and make an impact. The house with it's meter thick walls makes for a very cool spot in the summer if you need to get away from the heat or a cozy nest in the winter when you need to get away from the cold. The house is heated via a log burning stove.
Contact Us
If you would like any more information on any aspect of the house then please don't hesitate to contact Jim on 0845 094 2554 or jim@wimble.net
For more photos please go here: www.flickr.com/photos/wimble/sets/72157594387067474
- Kitchen/lounge: 54.4m²
- Bedroom 1: 24.94m²
- Bedroom 2: 14.21m²
- Bathroom: 4.94m²
- Toilet: 2.09m²
- Utility area: 4m²
- Lobby: 2.73m²
- Porch: 3.15m²
