Beautifully renovated village house with garden
Walking distance to amenities
This lovely stone property is in many ways typical of the southwest: it has exposed stone walls, a huge stone fireplace and lovely beams in the living room, with attractive wooden floors upstairs. It also has an annex, which was probably once a separate house but now serves as a garage and furnace room, with a guest suite above.
Ground floor
The front of the house has been repointed and is in excellent condition, in fact as we enter the front door it is clear that the entire house has been beautifully renovated. The front hall, with its traditional black and white patterned flooring and classic wooden staircase, is open to the front and the back of the house, and the garden can be seen through the glass door at the end of the hall.
On the left of the entrance hall is the living room, just the kind of cosy, beautifully authentic living area one would wish to find in the countryside. The focus of the room is the huge stone fireplace, which is often lit on winter days, with large cupboards on one side and exposed stonework on the other. The warm wooden flooring and white-painted beams on the ceiling add to the charm of this room.
Behind the living room is a quirky nook which makes for a fantastic, miniature library and effectively wraps around the back of the staircase to arrive at the door to the garden.
On the other side of the front hall is the large kitchen which is fully equipped and has been recently renovated to include a breakfast bar. Patio doors open onto a covered area where the owners often barbeque, even in the winter months. Inside, there is plenty of room for a table and chairs also.
First floor
The window on the south-west side of the first-floor landing overlooks the garden, and opposite it, on the northeast side, there is a small but practical office with large windows, offering even more light. The floors here are the original wooden planks, and the owners have highlighted the half timbering on various walls.
The first bedroom has wooden cladding on the ceiling and one wall, giving this space a cosy feel. It benefits from pleasant views over the gardens at the back of the house. A second bedroom has a large built-in closet and attractive wooden floors.
The third bedroom enjoys spacious original closets and a lovely shower alcove in one corner, tucked in next to the (closed) fireplace. It comprises a large shower and sink unit, with a charming turquoise tile finish.
There is an attractive family bathroom on this level too, which serves the first two bedrooms.
Annexe
Behind the kitchen a brightly painted door leads to the annex, where we find a laundry room with a practical Wc and a boot closet. The recently installed pellet-fired furnace and hopper are in a separate room at the back, and at the front is a garage which is currently used as a workshop and storage area.
Upstairs, there is a newly renovated bedroom and adjoining shower room, where guests can enjoy an entirely private space.
Gardens
This property has a much larger garden than most of its neighbours, as well as a spacious terrace. The current owners have installed a small wading pool for the grandchildren in one corner of the terrace there is also a paved area where they eat outside most days in the warmer months. A large grassy area plays host to plenty of well-established shrubs and flowers.
Here at Bliss
This property has been elegantly and efficiently renovated by the current owners and the result is a charming home which is both energy efficient and cosy.
The garden is just the right size to enjoy without too much work, and there is room to play badminton or plant a large vegetable patch. The terrace is the perfect spot for long, alfresco lunches.
The property has all the benefits of being located in a thriving village with a variety of amenities, and close enough to the larger town of Condom.