Beautiful 19th Century Farmhouse with Large Private Pool, Near Aubeterre Sur Dronne, Charente. Peaceful, secluded

Self catering holiday home near Aubeterre and Chalais on the border of the Dordogne and Charente

Le Tilleul (The Linden Tree) is a beautiful French 19thC self catering farmhouse furnished to a high standard near Aubeterre and Chalais on the border of the Dordogne and Charente (the 2nd sunniest department in France). Located just south of Saint-Quentin-de-Chalais, amidst glorious fields of sunflowers and corn, the house is a haven of peace and tranquility. The large 12 X 6 swimming pool has a deep end and Roman steps with 2 sunbathing terraces.The 4 double bedrooms (slps 8) each have beautiful country views while the spacious renovated country style kitchen contains all the latest equipment plus a log burner.

Le Tilleul is an ideal holiday venue for visiting Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, one of the prettiest villages in France, Saint-Emilion, Riberac, Bordeaux, Cognac, Bergerac, Brantôme and the western Dordogne. The location is peaceful and unhurried, surrounded by woodland and fields. The nearby town of Chalais offers a good selection of shops and services including an Intermarche and holds a weekly market.

Facilities:

Large character farrmhouse kitchen with a log fire
Range cooker with wok burner
Dishwasher
2 fridge/freezers
Washing machine
Microwave
Spacious double height lounge with feature staircase and log burner
40'' widescreen Smart HD TV with sattelite and internet channels including free Netflix, Youtube and much more
HD Blu-ray DVD player
Stunning country views
Choice of outside dining areas
Large private 12 X 6 metre swimming pool
Ice drinks coolers for around the pool
8 loungers, reclining chairs and drinks coolers
Welcome basket of groceries
Controlled electric central heating
Electricity included
Double glazing throughout
Free logs in the winter months
4 large double bedrooms - 2 fully ensuite and 2 partial ensuite (shared WC)
Luxury Egyptian cotton sheets. All hand, Bath, kitchen and pool towels provided
Cot, highchair, stair gates, baby bath available
Pretty landscaped garden and wild flower meadow
An imposing secluded driveway leading to the house with parking for 5 cars
Additional drive and parking for caravans and motorhomes
    
The pool and garden terraces offer ample space for loungers, tables, ice coolers, parasols and reclining chairs. Within the pretty landscaped garden are  a range of dining areas in full sun or shaded by walnut trees or grape vines. Across our beautiful wild flower meadow you can enjoy  views of rolling countryside to distant farms.

Inside, the impressive double height living room is arranged into 4 areas for reading, dining, relaxing whilst gazing over the garden or for watching TV. The Smart 40” HD TV has both satellite and internet channels including free Netflix and YouTube. The farmhouse kitchen is sympathetically updated with modern fitted units, a dining table, seating 8, range cooker, dishwasher, storage and a log burner. Beyond the kitchen the cool utility room houses the new washing machine, sink and drainer, storage  2 microwaves and 2 fridge freezers.

The ground floor bedroom opens to the garden and contains a 5 foot double bed and matching oak furniture, with a private shower room, WC and basin. The three upstairs bedrooms each sleep 2 in a combination of double or kingsize/twin options. One upsatairs bedroom has a full ensuite while the other 2 have ensuite shower/bath facilities and share an upstairs toilet.