Established Bed & Breakfast In The Charente For Sale

Business description

Unique property lovingly restored to a very high standard by the current owners whilst retaining many original features.
The property consists of 2 separate 3 bedroom house, one of which is currently being used as a successful B & B.

The contents of the B&B (including kitchen appliances, crockery, all furniture, bed linen, towels etc.) are included in the price of the sale in order that the business can be continued on an uninterrupted basis if desired by the new owner. The B&B was opened in 2004 and has a large and varied customer base, many visiting on a regular basisAll advertising will be left in place and the visitor’s book is available at viewings.

Set in a stunning riverside location in a picturesque village with imposing chateaux, tranquil but close to all amenities. The property consists of a large 3-bedroom house plus a large 3 bedroom B&B/chambres d’hotes . The property has an enclosed gravelled courtyard with huge attached barn, which is used for car parking and an attractive secluded garden with sun terrace and pergola.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living accommodation:

Lounge 27.5 m2 Traditional “Abbey” style tiled floor, Godin log burner with feature oak surround, two windows to courtyard, double doors to courtyard and door to dining room. Exposed beams and stone walls. Separate staircase to bedroom 3 Dining Room 16.5 m2 Oak parquet floor and under stairs storage, double doors to courtyard and door to kitchen. Staircase to bedrooms 1 & 2. Kitchen/Diner 24.8 m2 Tiled floor, exposed stone wall, porcelain sink, oak workbench with storage underneath. Entrance door to street and window overlooking river and convent. Entrance to walk in larder 11.5 m2, which has window to courtyard. 1st Floor Master bedroom. 27.5 m2 Chestnut parquet flooring and two windows overlooking river and convent. Entrance to en-suite bathroom via hand made French oak doors. Bathroom 10.9 m2 Chestnut parquet floor with roll top bath, high level wc, bidet and sink. Entrance to main courtyard balcony and balcony above entrance gates. Original bulls-eye window overlooking the river and feature original Charentaise stone sink dressing table. Bed 2 16.5 m2 Oak parquet floor, window to balcony and ensuite shower room. Bed 3 28.5 m2 Oak frame glass fronted bedroom with doors to balcony, parquet floor and en-suite shower room. Utility/laundry Room 19 m2 Access via courtyard with tiled floor, housing oil storage tank and boiler which services both houses for central heating and hot water (individually controlled). Double sink, window to courtyard and plumbing for two washing machines. Courtyard 100 m2 Gravelled courtyard with entrance from street via original wooden gates. External stairway giving access to balconies to house frontage and over gates. Barn 120 m2 Huge, open fronted, gravel floored barn with storage area at rear with access gate to terrace and garden. Garden 400 m2 Raised sun terrace (27.5 m2) with stone steps to garden. Laid to lawn with pergola walkway on two sides, rockeries and central shrubbery. Both properties benefit from new roofs, new guttering, new electrics and plumbing, central heating and double glazing throughout. All beams in both properties and barns have been professionally injection treated for woodworm etc. with a ten-year guarantee, which has about 5 years left at this point. All tap water is treated by a high capacity water purifier.

Location:

The property is located on the banks of the river Charente in a quiet cul de sac in the middle of the village of Verteuil sur Charente, 75km South of Poitiers and 40 km north of Angouleme. The market town of Ruffec is just 5km to the north and the main RN10 only 5 minutes away.

Verteuil sur Charente (population ca 850) is one of the most picturesque and historic villages in the area with its’ imposing chateau, mills and of course the beautiful river Charente. The village has a wide variety of amenities including 2 bars, 3 restaurants, a tea house, bakers, butchers, newsagent/general store, pharmacy and doctors surgery and attracts many tourists, especially during the summer months.

Premises details:

B&B

Please note that the contents of the B&B (including kitchen appliances, crockery, all furniture, bed linen, towels etc.) are included in the price of the sale in order that the business can be continued on an uninterrupted basis if desired by the new owner. The B&B was opened in 2004 and has a large and varied customer base, many visiting on a regular basisAll advertising will be left in place and the visitor’s book is available at viewings.

Ground Floor
The ground floor is tiled throughout. All rooms have one exposed stone wall and exposed beams.

Entrance Hall 7.3m2
Entrance via double doors from courtyard, stairs to first floor and opening onto kitchen.

Kitchen 26m sq

Fully fitted kitchen with original feeding trough. Cooker, refrigerator, microwave and an extensive range of crockery, pots and pans, utensils and small electrical items. Double patio doors leading to terrace and garden

Bedroom 1 26.4 m2
Large family bedroom with window to garden. Double bed, sofa bed, easy chairs and 2 wardrobes. Door leading to en suite shower room (9.6 m2)

1st. Floor

Bedroom 2 20.4 m2
Double and single beds, fitted wardrobes dressing table and easy chairs. Door leading to en-suite shower room (7m sq) with door leading to store room (5.4 m2)

Bedroom 3 20.4 m2
Double, fitted wardrobes dressing table and easy chairs. Door leading to en-suite shower room (4.3 m2)

Other information

Support & training:

We will help and assist the new owners during the takeover. This would make an excellent business for anyone thinking of coming to France needing an income from day 1. Business accounts are available to serious prospective buyers. Reason for selling – retirement.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Trading hours:

all year round

Furniture / Fixtures value:

€5,000 (included in the asking price)