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Overview
Description
Le Fournil (P219345) and La Grange are a traditional stone farmhouse and its gîte, situated in a small hamlet just beyond the village of Azay le Ferron, in the heart of the French countryside. The area is on the edge of the Brenne national park, popular with birdwatchers and nature lovers.The beautiful Loire Valley is famous throughout the world for it’s many opulent Châteaux and magnificent gardens. With many nearby activities such as golf, cycling and water-sports, there is something for everyone.
Le Fournil is a 300 year old longère style farmhouse which although recently updated, retains a wealth of original features such as beams, exposed stone walls and a huge working fireplace. The salon has easy chairs and a sofa as well as a dining table which comfortably seats ten. The television room has a flat screen TV with UK satellite channels, a DVD player, and WiFi.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the usual gadgets including microwave and dishwasher. There is a separate laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a range of equipment for babies and toddlers.
Downstairs there is a double bedroom with ensuite shower room, and a twin bedroom with separate bathroom with bath. Upstairs are a further two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom, and a twin bedroom as well as a further separate shower room. The soft Egyptian cotton sheets and the tranquillity of the French countryside will ensure a perfect night’s sleep!
Le Fournil is available for lettings on it's own, with La Grange available for letting seperately to provide additional accommodation if needed by the same party. This ensures exclusive use of the pool and grounds.
La Grange is a stone barn, converted a few years ago. It retains many original features such as exposed stone walls, and a huge window where the barn doors once stood giving the house a wonderfully light and spacious feel. Accommodation consists of a salon with large stone fireplace, comfy sofas and an oval dining table to easily seat eight people. There is a flat-screen TV, DVD and WiFi.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the usual domestic appliances, and there is a utility room with washing machine and dryer. There is a downstairs double bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Upstairs are 3 further bedrooms; a double and 2 twins and 2 further bathrooms. Baby equipment such as cot, highchair and stairgates are also provided.
The large garden overlooks open farmland, and contains apple, pear and walnut trees. Each house has a paved seating area with table and chairs and barbeque for al fresco dining.
The 10 x 5 metre heated swimming pool has a large patio with comfortable sun loungers for sunbathing and relaxation. It has an electric hard pool cover to comply with current French safety regulations. The pool is heated between the 1st May and 30th September.
There is also a children’s play apparatus, and a table tennis table, boules and badminton set should you feel energetic!
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Double Bed
Le Fournil downstairs double bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
2 x Single Beds
Le Fournil Downstairs Twin Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
1 x Double Bed
Le Fournil Upstairs Double Bedoom 3
Bedroom 4
2 x Single Beds
Le Fournil Upstairs Twin Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5
1 x Double Bed
Le Fournil Upstairs Double bedroom 5
Bedroom 6
1 x Double Bed
La Grange Downstairs Double Bedroom 1
Bedroom 7
2 x Single Beds
La Grange Upstairs Twin Bedroom 2
Bedroom 8
2 x Single Beds
La Grange Upstairs Twin Bedroom 3
Bedroom 9
1 x Double Bed
La Grange Upstairs Double Bedroom 4