House with barn in Haute Vienne, France

House with swimming pool, large barn and land in Rochechouart, Haute Vienne

A cottage and an unconverted Haute Vienne France threshing barn with planning permission for conversion to a four / five bedroom character home, set in 1.75 acres of land in the Haute Vienne France Downs hamlet of Postling with outstanding views and excel

This is a large five bedroom house, with barn, poolside bar, and swimming pool with land of 1.25 hectares and farm pond of 80' diameter stocked with carp (to 10lbs in weight), roach, perch and rudd.

It is situated at the top of a small hill, overlooking a valley and the town of Rochechouart on the opposite hill, and surrounded by fields and woodland. The area is well known for its outstanding beauty and the many lakes that abound.

Millions of years ago, a meteorite landed just a few kilometres from Rochechouart, one of just a few world sites, not only has it formed the beautiful landscape of the Haute Vienne, but has put Rochechouart on the tourist map.

The barn is approx 60’x 55’in length, with stables and carport attached. To the rear of the barn there is a large attached log store and an area converted to provide a bar and access to the pool. To the front of the barn, there is a large area of tarmac parking/turning area.

To the front of the house is extensive block paving.

A large raised garden to the front, gardens to side and rear and orchard complete the picture. Trees consist of plum, cherry, apple, pear and hazel. The land is made up of a flat paddock to one side, and a sloping paddock with shelter to the other.

Swimming Pool. Paving terrace surrounds the pool, with sunshine all day. The pool measures 44’ x 16’ has a diving board, is enclosed and completely private.

The house comprises of:

Ground floor
Lounge 24’ x 20’
Sitting room 28’ x 15’
Kitchen 24’ x 10’
Off the hall is also Shower room, and separate toilet
Off the kitchen is a conservatory
Outside is a laundry room

Second floor
Shower room
Separate W.C.
Bedroom 1 19’6” x 12”
Bedroom 2 16’ x 11’ 7”
Bedroom 3 14’x 10’ en-suite

Third floor
Bedroom 4 24’ x 14’
Bedroom 5 ‘L’ shaped 24’ x 22’

Heating is by electric heaters, and wood burning fire, which heats the lounge, sitting room and 2 of the bedrooms.