A family getaway for 8 in the finest of French countryside: Private pool, games barn and large level garden

• Traditional Farmhouse in very private secluded location
• House sleeps up to 8 in 4 bedrooms
• Very private place for a family of up to 8
• 1.5ha (4 acre) area at the end of its own road
• Spectacular countryside views and wildlife
• Carefully renovated to retain traditional features
• Excellent selection of family games in separate barn
• Exclusive 12 x 5m pool with hard cover
   

La Baronne is a hidden treasure for families and groups to enjoy. Approached by its own private road, the house stands in a secluded spot in the countryside on the edge of a slope with glorious views across the countryside.

There are two buildings: The Main House  sleeps up to 8 in 4 bedrooms, and there is a Barn adjacent to the Pool which the Owners have made into a recreation space for the pool area.

A sympathetic renovation of the house was undertaken a while ago and most of the original timbers preserved. The Barn includes a high-quality kitchen and Shower room for use around the pool and in the recreation area.

ACCOMMODATION
 

Driving down the 400m private road to La Baronne you leave the outside world behind: There is gravelled parking ample for 3 cars, and the verges are unguarded so turning space is not a problem.

Up the steps is the timbered veranda with superb views to the south, and the main entrance to the house is just off this veranda. A simple table and chairs are kept here so the enjoyment of the view can be maximised over breakfast in the fresh morning sun.

The first room is the farmhouse style Kitchen, with a mixed fuel (gas/electric) hob, oven, Fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a useful stock of gadgets and utensils including a coffee machine.  The Kitchen window shares the same view as the veranda outside, making time in the kitchen a pleasure.

The Kitchen opens into the Sitting & Dining Room, with a large oak Dining table that comfortably seats 8 immediately through the door.

 The Sitting area has armchairs, sofas and a chaise longue arranged around the large open fireplace and the television in the corner. An interesting selection of ornaments and antique furniture complement the room.

From the Dining area a short passageway leads to a Bathroom:
This has a bath with shower attachment,  basin and WC. 
The passageway also leads to the Master Double bedroom with large windows overlooking the garden, and a smaller window enjoying the tremendous southerly view.

Back in the Sitting area, stairs lead down to the Lower floor.

Off the small Ground floor Hall are the following rooms: 

Large Double Bedroom with large built-in wardrobe.
Twin bedroom with storage.
Shower/Utility room with shower, basin & WC. The Washing machine & Tumble drier are located here.
Large linen cupboard
Small utility store.

The outside door from the  ground floor Hall leads out onto the gravel terrace: A large marble-topped iron table and ornate iron chairs are on the terrace, and besides this, is a small building that houses a gas barbecue.

The fourth Bedroom is a self-contained ensuite, found just before you go up the steps to the main door. 

The Barn
The Barn is an open plan flexible space over two very large rooms for use by the family when poolside, and also as a shaded recreation area.

A high-quality Kitchen with two ring electric hob, microwave, fridge and utensils has been installed, and there is an excellent Shower room with a basin and WC. 

These facilities are also very convenient for the pool as the sun deck extends to the wall of the Barn, and are considerably closer than the house.

The first room includes a Dining table and a large L shaped sofa arranged around a large screen television with a DVD player.

The second room, very much larger, is completely open plan, other than the Kitchen.

There are table football and table tennis tables, and plenty of shaded space (approx 70 sq m) to arrange and enjoy as guests wish. A selection of balls, bats and racquets is also available for garden games. 

Pool and Garden  

The space around La Baronne amounts to around 1.5ha (4 acres) with a ring of trees around the slopes at the edge of it giving tantalising glimpses of the countryside beyond. It is not until you are on the veranda beside the front door that the glorious view reveals itself.

A gravelled Terrace is immediately outside the door from the Lower floor, and this has a large marble-topped table for outdoor dining, which is west facing, makes this the place for evening meals. At the other end of the terrace from the house is a small building that houses a gas barbecue along with a selection of barbecue implements.

Other features around the garden demonstrate the delightful country cottage style of La Baronne: The original well and water pump is still at the bottom of the steps up to the veranda along with climbing roses, and a short distance away is a weeping willow tree under which there is a large wooden picnic table.

The Swimming Pool measures 12m x 5m and has a hardcover. Water purity is maintained with salt. There is a poolside shower. A broad terrace around the pool is paved, and this is complemented with a large decked area between the edge of the terrace and the Barn. Sun loungers, shades and poolside furniture are available for guests.