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willowbridge -- Imposing property next to the river (165,000 EUR) -- 79. Deux Sevres
== last update on February 16, 2004, 1:29 pm ==
	Property next to the river in the center of the beautiful, protected medieval village of Exoudun awarded ‘Cite de Caractere’ status, situated in the beautiful Poitou-Charente region. In the last year the property has had major renovation work done.
In the last year the property has had major renovation work including: an overhaul of the roof replacement of beams new guttering new custom made double glazed windows and shutters the facade has been repainted Internally the property is partly renovated with very comfortable accommodation currently comprising a large hall, a living/dining room with wood burning stove, a modern kitchen, a shower room, a laundry room, 2 large bedrooms and a separate w.c. The property, on three floors, offers scope for development into a 10-bedroom Chambre d’hote or an 8-bedroom Chambre d’hote and restaurant or annex with separate street entrance – ideal for a Gite or owners accommodation. Outside there is a double garage, an outbuilding with potential to convert to a studio, a garden next to the river and a ‘cave’ which gives direct access to the river – a very suitable spot for a small summer house! A few steps from the house is a very well kept park with children’s play area. The village itself has a medieval chateau and a very pretty church and temple. The village was a protestant stronghold in the 1800’s and evidence of this history is abundant in the village. Exoudun is a very lively village with all sorts of festivals, traditions and activities throughout the year including open-air cinema in the Park, a music festival and bonfire on the night of the summer solstice. The school bus for both senior and junior schools stops just by the park and there are daily bread deliveries. Groceries, frozen food and charcuterie are also available.
The property has mains water, electricity and 2 separate telephone lines. Work is currently underway to connect to mains drainage. The nearest town is La Mothe St Heray (5 kms) with its remarkable Orangerie and weekly market. Lezay is about 12 kms (with a larger market) and St Maxient L’Ecole with a larger range of shops and rail link is about 30 kms. Ryanair fly into La Rochelle (70 kms) and Poitiers (50 kms).