Large 4 bedroom farmhouse, private swimming pool,grounds and open country view
Le Tilleul is a typical Charentais farmhouse delightfully set in rolling countryside near Chalais and Aubeterre sur Dronne. Comfortably modernised and furnished to a luxury standard it offers excellent indoor and outdoor space. Large, private 12x6m pool with Roman steps and a deep end. 2 pool terraces for basking or shady relaxation most of the day. Ample space for loungers, ice coolers, parasols and reclining chairs. Pretty, informal gardens offer dining locations and a BBQ for relaxed meals in full sun or shade. Beyond the garden the beautiful wild flower meadow has open views across sunflower fields, enhancing this peaceful location.
Inside has wi-fi throughout. The impressive, double-height, beamed living room is arranged into 4 spacious areas: the garden room, reading and games corner, dining space - seating 10 for formal meals and the lounge/TV area. Choose a wide choice of satellite and internet channels (including free Netflix and YouTube) on the Smart 40” HDTV. The farmhouse kitchen is sympathetically updated with modern fitted units, a dining table, range cooker with double ovens, grill and griddle, dishwasher, storage and a log burner. A washing machine, microwave and 2 fridge freezers are in the utility room.
The delightful ground floor en-suite bedroom - a retreat from the rest of the house, opens to the garden, and has a 5 foot double bed, matching oak furniture and a private shower room with loo and basin. Three upstairs bedrooms each sleep 2. The generously proportioned double bedroom has an en-suite with shower cubicle, bath and double basins. The Peony Room has a modern en-suite Italian wet room with basin and offers a choice of a kingsize or two twin beds. The same bed option is offered in the Cornflower Room which has an en-suite shower room with toilet and hand basin. Along the landing are another loo and fitted double wardrobes for additional storage and hanging space.
The location is restful and unhurried, surrounded by woodland and fields. Chalais, a short drive away, holds an excellent weekly street market in addition to its good selection of shops and services including a large Intermarché, cafes, restaurants, a garage, banks and historic chateau.
Local attractions:
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne - one of France's prettiest towns;
Riberac - popular market town with good restaurants;
River Dronne for canoeing and peaceful picnic spots;
St Aulaye and Aubeterre for summer river beaches, canoeing, pop-up restaurants, swimming and boating;
fine Romanesque churches;
open-air brocantes;
local lakes with water sports;
Manoir de Longeveau 9-hole golf course;
beautiful canal town of Brantôme.
France's world renowned wine regions:
Bergerac - historic town;
Monbazillac - chateau;
Saint-Émilion, UNESCO World Heritage Site;
Bordeaux - wine tours, waterfront, shops.
World famous Cognac;
All easily reached from Le Tilleul for excellent days out.
Famous Chateaux and small wine producers open for tastings.
This property has been listed with Chez Nous for 4 years
Le Tilleul Property Features
Location Type
Accessibility
Housekeeping & Services
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Weekly Maid Service
- Bed Linen Included
- Towels Included
- Telephone
- Fuel and Power Included
- Cot
- High Chair
- No Smoking
Open Fire/Wood Burner
- Open fire
- Wood burner
- Multi fuel stove
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Facilities
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Toilet
- Ground Floor Shower
Pool
Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Hob
- Grill
- Coffee Machine
Internet Access
Entertainment
- TV - Satellite or Cable
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- TV
- Radio
Leisure Equipment
- Sun Loungers
- Patio Furniture
- Barbecue
- Beach Towels
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
Parking available
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Wine Tour
- Theatre
- Golf
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Cycling
Local Water Sports
- Water Skiing
- Jet Skiing
- Sailing
- Swimming (outdoor pool)
- Canoeing
- Kayaking