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A beautiful nineteenth century manor house in St. Clementin, this
France real estate for sale by owner, is completely renovated, respecting original features that give this property
its historic character. It is perched high over a private stretch of river with islands and a riverside walk lined with centennial
trees. The grounds extend over 1.8 hectares, including two islands in the river Argenton. The gardens are partially wooded
with a vegetable and fruit area. There is a mature asparagus bed and many fruit trees including mature mulberries. The gardens
overlooking the river are a rustic terraced landscape down to a riverside walk with ancient planes and horse chestnuts. Louisiana
swamp cedars grow near the pond at the lower end of the garden. The manor house has four stories built of stone with ornamental granite window and door frames, as well as a slate
roof. The public services are electric, water, telephone and high speed internet. There is a septic system and central heating
system (installed in 2005), as well as an electric hot water tank that is available for summer use. Across the parking area
of the property is a two story stone coach house with a tile roof and additional out buildings that extend along the road
frontage. There is electric service to the coach house. Garden
level
A 3 x 16 meter swimming pool is part of a terrace that leads to a large summer kitchen in the back of
the house. There are two roomy storage areas and a wine cellar.
Ground floor
Double linenfold doors lead to a large entrance hall with original 19th century
tiles and an ornamental ceiling rose. Turn right through double doors and into the salon with original oak herringbone parquet,
another ornamental ceiling rose, marble fireplace and french doors leading out to a granite balcony with an elaborate cast
iron railing. Further to the right, a single door leads into the dining room with original oak parquet flooring, marble fireplace
and ceiling rose. French doors lead on to the main balcony overlooking the river. At the end of the hall ‘understair'
steps lead down to the garden floor level and an original oak staircase leads to the two higher stories. On the left, glazed
double doors lead to the family area that is completely tiled with original beams that have been preserved. A large dining
room with a kitchen beyond has a back door to the parking space, steps down to the wine cellar and a further oak staircase
up to the library area above. French doors lead to the glassed in verandah and on to the 70 square meter main balcony overlooking
the river. First floor
There
are 3 bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom. There is a library area, a large space for an office or fitness area, a shower
room and a mezzanine. Original beams and ornamental ceiling roses are throughout.
Second floor
A narrow wood floored landing leads to 2 immense bedrooms, bathroom with a Jacuzzi,
high ceilings and original beams throughout. €650,000 EUR
***IMPORTANT NOTE TO BUYER*** This property is offered for sale directly
by the owner; therefore, the buyer DOES NOT pay or incur any agent fees or commissions.
(In France it is
often the buyer who pays the real estate agents commission. This is usually the rule, except within the Paris region where
the seller pays the agents commission. Furthermore, agent's fees are not fixed so differences may exist depending on the region
in France. Buyer's commissions/fees may be charged at rates anywhere between 4% and 15%, although 7% is more common.)
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