Authentic 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Benon, Nouvelle Aquitaine
The Benon Forest surrounds this superb estate. The gates open onto a splendid 1825 residence, its stone facades catching the light. 396 m2,
6 bedrooms, carefully renovated, entirely secluded from neighbouring properties, with silence and privacy assured.
On entering all the warmth of the woodwork and exposed roof structure comes into view, light floods in and the volumes reveal their full scale. Nearly 125 m2 bring together a living room, dining room and a professio...
The Benon Forest surrounds this superb estate. The gates open onto a splendid 1825 residence, its stone facades catching the light. 396 m2,
6 bedrooms, carefully renovated, entirely secluded from neighbouring properties, with silence and privacy assured.
On entering all the warmth of the woodwork and exposed roof structure comes into view, light floods in and the volumes reveal their full scale. Nearly 125 m2 bring together a living room, dining room and a professional chef's kitchen, perfectly equipped, beneath a cathedral-height ceiling. Here, the setting is not merely spectacular; it immediately makes you want to welcome people and share it with others.
From the mezzanine overlooking the scene, the eye takes in the entire room where there is a home cinema. Back to the ground floor, with, in the reverse shot, another living room, its billiard table and fireplace creating a softer light - the kind that belongs to the end of an evening.
Six bedrooms provide a warm and welcoming setting for family and guests.
Outside, is an XXL California-style swimming pool and spa between submerged sunbathing areas and multiple terraces.
There are approx. 1,150 m2 of outbuildings: a building of almost 500 m2, a 250 m2 garage, two annexes and a beautiful 76 m2 timber-framed reception room.
Just 30 minutes from La Rochelle and 2 hours 20 minutes from Paris by TGV, with the high-speed rail station close by.
FEATURES
Videophone
Security Door
Electric Gate
Intercom
Optical fibre
Well
Well drilling
Irrigation Sprinkler
Car Port
Simple flow ventilation
Window Shade
Air filtration system
Internet
Water Softener
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