7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Villebois Lavalette, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Seamlessly blending modern luxury and high-end finishes with rustic character and breathtaking views, this exceptional property offers both lifestyle and opportunity with potential for holiday rental income or transformation into a yoga retreat (subject to the necessary permissions).
The ground floor boasts a newly fitted American style kitchen, with central island and breakfast bar. Looking out over the view...
Seamlessly blending modern luxury and high-end finishes with rustic character and breathtaking views, this exceptional property offers both lifestyle and opportunity with potential for holiday rental income or transformation into a yoga retreat (subject to the necessary permissions).
The ground floor boasts a newly fitted American style kitchen, with central island and breakfast bar. Looking out over the views, there is a light and airy dining area, the perfect place for entertaining family, friends and guests alike. The property benefits from 2 living rooms, the larger of which has a grand fireplace. The second is currently used as a large but cosy snug, but could just as easily be another bedroom.
Further on the ground floor is a large laundry room, a bedroom with an en suite shower room, another bedroom (currently used as an office) and a bathroom, plus the spacious and light-filled entrance hallway.
The exceptional finish and character carry through to the first floor, accessed via the original staircase. This level features a generous master bedroom along with three additional bedrooms - one currently serving as a luxurious walk in wardrobe and another as a home gym. A separate walk in wardrobe and a spacious bathroom complete the floor.
The house is heated by a recently installed heat pump and is fully double glazed. To the front facade of the main house there is a terrace that runs along the entire frontage and leads to a fabulously spacious covered terrace with barbecue and working fireplace, perfect for alfresco dining.
The heated salt water pool and terrace sit in a sunny corner of the enclosed private gardens. This stunning principal accommodation lends itself to a grand family residence or could quite easily be separated to form another gite or a chambres d'hotes if so desired (subject to any necessary permissions).
Complementing the main residence is a separate one-bedroom guest house of approximately 70m2, featuring a spacious open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area, along with a stylish and luxurious shower room.
This space could also be adapted into a yoga studio, subject to the necessary permissions. With its own private covered terrace offering sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, it provides a truly luxurious and serene retreat.
The property spans just under one hectare and includes a spacious barn of approximately 150m2, offering potential for development into a 2 storey residence of approximately 255m2. Full architectural plans are available, detailing a layout with a living/dining area, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and stairs leading to the first floor with space for three additional bedrooms.
Additionally, a small outbuilding adjoins the main house, which could be converted into a compact gite, subject to the appropriate planning permissions.
Just minutes by car to the town of Villebois Lavalette with fantastic local amenities, this beautiful property is not to be missed.
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