DLB 370 - 129 600 Euros (AFI)

Two attractive detached 18th and 19th century adjacent stone houses for sale set in around 1675 m2 of grounds with a traditional French garden in the protected sought-after Champagne-Ardennes region, a stone's throw away from Burgundy, famous for the birth place and residence of the late General de Gaulle.
This south facing property is situated in an exceptional protected green spot with a mild local climate in the midst of a historical typical French village overlooking the whole valley. The village also has a castle, ancient church and presbytery dating from the middle of the 16th century
and the area famous for hunting, fishing, hiking, and also for wine-tasting in particular and other cultural activities.
19th century house:
This house is in a good overall condition with sound construction and major refurbishment of the heating, roof, windows, insulation and electricity has been recently completed. Further refurbishment is required with regards the plumbing, internal partitioning of walls, fitting kitchens and bathrooms to taste.
There are two floors providing around 100m2 of living space. On the ground floor to accommodate entrance hall, kitchen and living room, on the first floor to accommodate 2 bedrooms, bathroom and toilets, and a beautiful vaulted cellar which could be converted into an additional room (36 m2).

At the front entrance to the propert is a courtyard and big open garden at the back with a French design and planted with trees of various types.
17th / 18th century house
This house has a ground surface area of 60 m2 with two original fireplaces and there is the possibility of making an additional 2 floors creating a potential living space of around 150 m2. Attached to the house on one side is a building of 60 m2 with a sloping roof which could be converted into a veranda. On the other side of the house is a barn with a ground surface area of 75 m2 which could make two floors of living space, either as a separate dwelling or connected to the main house. Under the house is a vaulted cellar of 20m2. Outside are the gardens with various types of fruit trees.
This house and outbuildings require complete restoration. However, financial aid for the remaining renovation works on both properties can be obtained from the local authorities depending on the destination of the property afterwards, i.e. such as creating B&B or gites and which is very successful in this popular tourist area.
Further building on the site is possible, subject to authorization.
The village is 20 km away from Chaumont, the capital ("chef-lieu") of the department and all shops and amenities are available from the small near-by village, and less than 2 hours to Paris.

Perfectly suitable as an investment or with an income (B&B or gite), a holiday home, for retirement or as a primary residence. All services connected, low annual taxes.
Legal fees: 8960 Euros
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