Hus for Køb i Excideuil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

**Magnificent Chambre D'Hotes Dating From 18th Century Ideally located in the centre of an historic town, this elegant 18th century maison de maitre has been sensitively renovated to preserve all its charm and original features including oak parquet flooring, tomettes, mouldings and woodwork, fireplaces and high ceilings. An arched passageway leads alongside the property through to a beautifully presented garden. The house is centered around an impressive main spiral staircase serving each of the nine bedrooms and 5 bathrooms - the layout of which affords flexible accomodation for individual guests as well as groups. Most importantly, the house offers privacy for the owners-who can access the master suite via their own staircase which leads directly to the kitchen. The rear of the property offers a magnificent view of the chateau where a charming sunny terrace awaits to entertain al fresco. The ground floor spaces are very well thought out with access from a central pise stone corridor to all quarters; to the front are two elegant double reception rooms with fireplaces and underfloor heating, leading through to a well-equipped commercial kitchen with walk-in larder, WC, laundry room plus boiler area, a luxurious sitting room with fireplace/insert and a diner/bar/business centre with sufficient seating for 20. Both rear rooms open out to the sun terrace and garden. There is a stone lined cellar in which to store a vintage or two. Public parking in front of the property with further capacity just a few minute's walk away. A large boarded attic 16x6m is easily accessed to provide internal storage or indeed further expansion if required (subject to necessary permissions). Heating is provided by a modern oil boiler, upgradable to biofuel which supplies radiators and underfloor areas. Hot water for domestic use via an energy-efficient thermodynamic tank. Recently installed double and triple glazing on most of the property. The garden contains a working well and a double-height 30 sqm outbuilding, as well as a delighful archway and private picnic area. Mains drainage. Healey Fox Ref Number: HF113852