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Maison de Tannerie

Saint-Germain-de-Confolens

Nestling beneath the 12th Century Chateaux, this former tannery is situated on the banks of the Vienne and Issoire rivers in the picturesque village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens in the Charente region of France. With beautiful views of the surrounding countryside the historic town of Confolens is only 3km away.

This eighteenth century property has lain derelict since the 2nd world war. With the aid of the EU government funding in 2001, the house was lovingly restored to a very high standard inside and out by a team of local architects and professional artisans. The property comprises 20 rooms in over 8500 square feet of living space on three floors. The current layout comprises 5 reception rooms, 8 bedrooms, 2 large halls, several utilty rooms and offices, and a seperate building with own entrance and power suitable as a gite or appartment. There is possibility of aquiring additional land and garage. Of stone and tile construction, the house has been rendered externally in lime mortar and retains much of the original beams and woodwork. Internally the house has been completely re-wired, re-plumbed and plastered with new solid wood oak flooring and ceilings, new hardwood doors and high quality brass fittings. It also has modern fitments including a 3 storey elevator and is wired throughout for tv telepehone and broadband connections in all rooms. It has 3 phase industrial mains elecrticity supply with seperate plumbing and electrical curcuits for the front and rear parts of the property. Many original features remain, including fireplaces, exposed beams, stonework and the former tannery rooms. Most of the renovation is complete and what remains is largely internal and cosmetic. During 2010 the property is undergoing further internal improvements including installation of kitchen, en-suites, heating and decor.

River wildlife is in abundance including otters, cormorants, ducks, kingfishers and herons.

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Town House for Rent

Small Town House, Mezieres Sur L'Issoire, Limsouin - A small 3 storey town house in the centre of the village of Mezieres Sur L'Issoire, approx 15km from Bellac. Approx 90 sq metres (800 sq feet). Currenlty being renovated for rental. To include new fitted kitchen, luxury bathroom, double glazed wooden windows and central heating system as well as complete internal redecoration.

Comprises: Lounge, Kitchen with dinning area, 2 double bedrooms, large luxry bathroom, large converted 30 sq metre attick. Small courtyard with outbuilding. Front parking. Electric/Water/Gas connected. No phone line. Suitable for easy access to Bellac, Confelens, La Dorat etc. Village bypass planned for 2009.

Rental - Euros €500 per calander month

Availability - December 2008