Chez Maubrun (ALL.16)

Chez Maubrun is a 4-bedroomed farmhouse, sleeping 10 (+ baby), in a rural location. near the small village of Edon (Charente), 2.5km W of Larochebeaucourt-et-Argentine, 6.5km E of Villebois-Lavalette, 28km miles SE of Angoulême, 58km NNW of Périgueux (Michelin map 521/524). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 2006. Saturday arrival.

A detached farmhouse, in a secluded rural setting, built in 1850 and recently refurbished. The interior of this 19th-century farmhouse retains many of its period features, with exposed stonework, beamed ceilings, an open fireplace and original floor tiles in the sitting room. The recently fitted kitchen and the children’s bedroom are contemporary in style whereas the rest of this comfortable, well-equipped cottage has retained its considerable rustic charm. Native trees and shrubs surround the garden of nearly an acre, ensuring privacy and tranquillity, particularly at the pool (10m x 5m – depth 1m40) which stands at the bottom of the garden. Children will love playing hide and seek in the spacious grounds while parents can relax on the terraces or in the shade of the numerous fruit trees (pick your own when in season!). The friendly British owner is based locally and is on hand to welcome visitors and provide assistance during the letting season. For those that can tear themselves away from this privileged setting, visits in the area include ancient Bergerac and its vineyards, the mediaeval bastide of Beaumont and France’s great prehistoric caves at Lascaux and Les Eyzies.

Accommodation: Ground floor: kitchen/dining room, living room, 1 double and 1 twin-bedded room, both with en-suite shower room and wc, 1 double-bedded room, bathroom, separate wc. First floor: quadruple-bedded room.

Activities: Private swimming pool on the spot (available May – September). Tennis in Villebois-Lavalette. Golf (18 holes) at Pillac (30km) and Angoulême.

Services: Grocer at Laroche-Beaucourt (5km). All shops and services in Villebois-Lavalette. Market in Villebois-Lavalette, Vertillac (15km) and Ribérac (30km) on Saturdays.

Location
In a rural situation. near the small village of Edon (Charente), 2.5km W of Larochebeaucourt-et-Argentine, 6.5km E of Villebois-Lavalette, 28km miles SE of Angoulême, 58km NNW of Périgueux. Michelin map: 521 / 524.
 
Activities
Private swimming pool on the spot (available May – September). Tennis in Villebois-Lavalette. Golf (18 holes) at Pillac (30km) and Angoulême.
 
Services
Grocer at Laroche-Beaucourt (5km). All shops and services in Villebois-Lavalette. Market in Villebois-Lavalette, Vertillac (15km) and Ribérac (30km) on Saturdays.
 
Description
A detached farmhouse, in a secluded rural setting, built in 1850 and recently refurbished. The interior of this 19th-century farmhouse retains many of its period features, with exposed stonework, beamed ceilings, an open fireplace and original floor tiles in the sitting room. The recently fitted kitchen and the children’s bedroom are contemporary in style whereas the rest of this comfortable, well-equipped cottage has retained its considerable rustic charm. Native trees and shrubs surround the garden of nearly an acre, ensuring privacy and tranquillity, particularly at the pool (10m x 5m – depth 1m40) which stands at the bottom of the garden. Children will love playing hide and seek in the spacious grounds while parents can relax on the terraces or in the shade of the numerous fruit trees (pick your own when in season!). The friendly British owner is based locally and is on hand to welcome visitors and provide assistance during the letting season. For those that can tear themselves away from this privileged setting, visits in the area include ancient Bergerac and its vineyards, the mediaeval bastide of Beaumont and France’s great prehistoric caves at Lascaux and Les Eyzies. Featured by VFB for the first time in 2006.
 
Accommodation
Ground floor: access via terrace (surrounded by trees and shrubs, with an outdoor eating area with garden furniture), one step up into hall:
 
·       Kitchen/diner (5m40 x 5m25) with cooker with gas hob (5 rings) and oven, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine (in utility room), mobile barbecue. Tiled floor, stone walls, beamed ceiling. Door to hall
 
·       Living room with UK satellite television, DVD player, CD player. Open fireplace. Walls with some exposed stone. Beamed ceiling. Tiled floor. Door to hall and to side terrace (with garden furniture) which leads to the swimming pool area
 
·       Bedroom 1 - down 2 steps - with 1 double bed (1m40). Tiled floor. 2 steps up to en-suite shower room with wc. Doors to hall and to side terrace
 
·       Bedroom 2 - down 2 steps - with 2 single beds (0m90). Pine panelled ceiling. Tiled floor. 2 steps up to en-suite shower room with wc. Door to hall
 
·       Bedroom 3 - 1 step up - with 1 double bed (1m40). Tiled floor. Door to hall
 
·       Bathroom with bath with shower attachment. Tiled floor
 
·       Separate wc
 
First floor:
 
·       Bedroom 4 with 4 single beds (0m80). Sloping beamed ceiling. Parquet floor
 
Gas for cooking included - Electricity included - Central heating included - Bed and household linen included - 2 cots available.
 
Breakage deposit: 125€   Sleeps: 10 + baby MAXIMUM
 
Note:  There are steps up and down throughout the house.
 
In mid and part of low season, the property can be reduced in size by closing off bedrooms 3 and 4.
 
Property ref: ALL.16X  Breakage deposit: 125€  Sleeps: 4 + baby MAXIMUM
 
Comments:
“Wonderful setting, lovely pool, interesting garden.” “The house is very well equipped and comfortable to live in.”
 
 Description updated March 2009