Large Family House Situated in Bellac For Sale

Business description

Maison Bellachonne :

This maison bourgeoise was built approximately 400 years ago and is situated in an ideal position - and extremely easy to find - right opposite Bellac's town hall and just around the corner from the relatively newly-built Théatre du Cloître. At either side of the main entrance corridor are to be found two large garages (one of which is used as a separate office and a separate stock room) with downstairs toilet and boiler-room. There is also a laundry room and small vestibule on the ground floor. Gas central heating (provided by relatively inexpensive town gas) is provided to most rooms on the first and second floors together with the ground-floor office.

The business is classed as 3-épis (3 stars) with Les Gîtes de France. It has been running since June 2006 and is performing very well. Too well, in fact, as it is difficult to run single-handedly.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living accommodation:

An en suite bedroom, lounge, dining room, guests' room, kitchen and bathroom with separate toilet are all to be found on the first floor; four very generous-sized bedrooms, each with en suite, on the second floor; and separate studio, gymnasium with box room and (still in progress) a large self-contained two-bedroomed apartment on the third floor. There are seven Velux double-glazed windows fitted within the new roof (totally replaced in 2002 and guaranteed ten years). The house's electricity supply was professionally fitted during 2005. Double-glazing is to the rear of the property which overlooks the magnificent Monts de Blond. At the rear of the property are two outhouses and a lean-to dépendance. Within the generous 200 square metre garden there is a gravelled terrace, small potager, water feature and aviary (the aviary may easily be dismantled to reveal a 4 x 4 metre concreted base suitable for sunbathing or even a small swimming pool). The second of the two large internal garages has been two-thirds concreted (the area of this large garage is 64 square metres); beneath this very large floor area is to be found a generous-proportioned vaulted wine cellar. A beautiful, original, very wide, solid oak staircase is situated in the centre of the house and leads from the ground floor to the very top of the house. The original louvred shutters to the front of the property were renovated and repainted in December 2007. Original fireplaces - many of them marble - are to be found in each bedroom together with original ceiling cornices. The house has been tastefully decorated throughout with its original charm and character left intact.

Location:

Selling because of retirement and the fact that it is difficult to cope with the volume of work single-handedly. Figures, showing turnover and profit, may be discussed with potential purchasers.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The Chambres d'hôtes business has been running for 20 months and is very lively, with good repeat business. The theatre next door also offers very good repeat business.

The town of Bellac hopes to become a Village Etape within the next year which will offer yet further opportunities for the buyer.

Competition / Market:

The business is registered with the reputable and extremely well-known Gîtes de France organisation. Within the town centre are two other maisons d'hôtes (one 3-épis and one 2-épis). However, Maison Bellachonne is by far the largest.

Reasons for selling:

The business, ideally, is best run with a husband/wife (or similar) team. The business is therefore being sold because of the volume of business which is now being attracted which is being run single-handedly. Figures, showing turnover and profit, may be discussed with potential purchasers. However, there is great scope for improvement with 'more hands on deck'.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

€20,000

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