4-Bed Character Property with Pool - Option to Retain Holiday Rental Contract
Advert Reference: IFPC30256
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
For Sale Privately
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| €185,000 is approximately: | |
| British Pounds: | £157,250 |
| US Dollars: | $197,950 |
| Canadian Dollars: | C$271,950 |
| Australian Dollars: | A$305,250 |
Key Info
- Type: Residential (Farmhouse / Fermette, House), Business (Gîte) , Detached
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bath/ Shower Rooms: 2
- Habitable Size: 156 m²
- Land Size: 3,500 m²
Highlights
- Close to village bar and restaurant
- €8000 income per year from summer holiday rentals
- Large garden with covered area with swings and badminton
- 8m x 4m pool with new liner (2018)
- Original farmhouse features throughout
Features
- Character / Period Features
- Double Glazing
- Fireplace / Stove
- Garden(s)
- Gîte(s) / Annexe(s)
- Off-Street Parking
- Outbuilding(s)
- Swimming Pool
- Terrace(s) / Patio(s)
- Woodburner Stove(s)
Property Description
Videos of the property:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aiXDPNWkS8FnexDA9
More photos:
https://www.novasol.com/holidayhome/france/holiday-home-la-chapelle-thireuil-fjd701?
Exact location:
https://goo.gl/maps/8UJfniU26pnU3QZY8
Summary
Beautiful former farmhouse located in a pretty village (La Chapelle-Thireuil) in the Deux-Sevres department. Just an hour from the Atlantic coast, and 30 minutes from Niort, the house is conveniently located to enjoy the best of the local amenities and attractions.
The house has plenty of character, and is in good condition. The house is around 100 years old, with modern renovations made over the past 15 years. It has been decorated in tasteful way, and maintained to a high standard, which is especially necessary due to the property being used partially for holiday rentals in the summer.
Location
The house is located in a hamlet called La Vergne, which is 1km away from La Chapelle-Thireuil village. The village has a restaurant and a bar.
Nearest towns *time by car
Coulonges-sur-l'autize (10m*)
Fontenay-le-compte (20m*)
Secondigny (15m*)
Niort (30m*)
Access *time by car
The nearest airports are La Rochelle(1h09m*), Nantes(1h29m*), Poitiers(1h13m*).
The nearest railway station is Niort(34m*)
Attractions within 1h30m drive
Ile de Re
Futuroscope
Puy du Fou
La Rochelle
Venise verte
Natur'Zoo de Mervent
Atlantic beaches such as La tranche-sur-mer
Annual income
The current UK/French owners use the property as a 2nd home and also rent out the property for holiday rentals. The average annual gross income from rentals (July and August only and not including the 3 weeks the owners reserve over the summer) is 8000 euros. The contract with the holiday company (Novasol) and caretaker/cleaner/gardener can be transferred to the new owners if desired.
To to see the property advertised with Novasol for holiday rentals (with income details), please click the link:
https://www.novasol.com/holidayhome/france/holiday-home-la-chapelle-thireuil-fjd701?
Interior (see plan for dimensions)
- 4 bedrooms (2 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single).
- 2 bathrooms (1 with bath, 1 with shower).
- 1 main large kitchen with log burner, 6-burner gas cooker/oven, dual sinks, large central island, dining space.
- 2nd kitchen/utility room leading to the garden.
- Large living room with log burner and living space.
Exterior (see plan for dimensions)
- Separate gite that has been renovated externally. Planning permission was received to use as a gite.
- Large covered barn is attached to the house that has all the original beams, with potential for converting into a living space.
- Large garden (3500 square metres) that is requires minimal maintenance.
- The pool is 8m x 4m, and has recently had a new liner installed (2019). Sand filter with new pump (2019)
- There is an outdoor covered area that contains 3 swings (permanent) and a badminton court.
- Garage with double doors
- Shed used for storage
- Outdoor bar area with electricity
Services
- Heating: 2 log burners + electric radiators
- Hot water: Electric boiler (new in 2008)
- Water: Mains
- Drainage: Fosse Septique (replaced around 10 years ago)
- Cooking: Gas bottle
- Internet: ADSL or satellite. (Dish installed)
- TV: Freesat installed for UK free to air channels
Renovation work
- Exterior walls re-rendered (2016)
- Pool liner replaced and new pump (2019)
- Property rewired (2006)
- Fosse septic replaced (2005)
- New electric boiler (2008)
Additional features
- PVC double glazed windows throughout
Additional information
- All furnishings, fittings and appliances can remain in the house if desired. Indeed the house can be sold ready to use as a 2nd house or to rent immediately.
- The property would suit a young family to live in permanently, or as a 2nd home.
- Due to the gite and attached barn, there is potential to expand the property.
- The current owners are UK/French, and can respond to any enquiries either in English or French.
- Diagnostic reports can be emailed on request.
- Taxes Fonciere in 2019 was 489 Euros
- Taxe d'Habitiation in 2019 was 834 Euros
Viewings
- The house can be viewed at any time with 24 hours notice.
Currency Conversion provided by French Property Currency
powered by A Place in the Sun Currency, regulated in the UK (FCA firm reference 504353)
| €185,000 is approximately: | |
| British Pounds: | £157,250 |
| US Dollars: | $197,950 |
| Canadian Dollars: | C$271,950 |
| Australian Dollars: | A$305,250 |
Location Information
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
For Sale Privately
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