Thauron, Limousin 23250

For Sale - Peaceful Rural Family Home with Gardens - Thauron (23) For Sale - Nestled on the edge of a small village, near Thauron (23) this delightful 4/5-bedroom family home enjoys a peaceful rural setting with beautiful gardens and useful outbuildings. Some properties are difficult to describe in just a few words. From the moment you walk down the tree-lined driveway, you'll appreciate the special character and atmosphere this home offers. Originally a 15/16th century presbytery, the property has been thoughtfully extended and lovingly restored over the past 30 years, creating a remarkable family home. Rich in history and full of unique architectural features, every room tells part of its story. The baptismal font in the gardens which dates back to the 16th century; has been verified as part of the items listed by the ancient "Order of Malte" by the Archaeological Society of the Creuse over recent years, you are not the owner of a property when you buy this house, you are the guardian of parts of the rich history of the lords who once ruled the religious areas around Bourganeuf. A truly exceptional home, offered for sale exclusively through our agency. The closest village with a village grocery store is Pontarion around 5km's away, but for a larger choice you would go to the larger town of Bourganeuf which is around 10km's away. Bourganeuf also has schools for all age groups (Thauron has a small primary school) Gueret is around 26km from the house, there you will find everything you need including supermarkets and a hospital with an accident and emergency department. La Souterraine which is 40kms away is the main intercity railway station with local trains to Limoges and TGV connections to Paris, giving access to all international destinations. Getting to the area is easy with international flights from many destinations Limoges (47kms) away. The area has good fibre internet coverage. For someone seeking a quiet French countryside lifestyle, for retirement or working from home, the area is ideal and what a perfect place this house has been for this family of 4 children, now all fully grown and off on their own adventures. The house has mains water and electricity; drainage is to a septic tank which works but would not conform to current day standards.