In a rural setting this property comprises the main farmhouse & barns converted into four gites with 15 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. There is potential to grow this already successful activity in the Champagne region.
Located close to Champagne vineyards, on the edge of the village Eclance and the Parc régional naturel de la Forêt d'Orient with its three large lakes, 5 mins from Nigloland (an amusement park); this property looking out onto rolling fields and the charming view of the village church, provides much potential.
The area is a paradise for wildlife being under a migratory route for cranes and many other birds such as nightingales, swallows and red kites. The connection to nature, the walks and the open roads for cycling/touring, makes this place a special haven. In addition, the property is well placed for water sports lovers, with water skiing and jet skiing only minutes away as well as kayaking along the River Aube.
The stone & timber framed buildings lining the courtyard, steeped with history; were renovated between 2003 - 2023 by the present owner (chartered builder). The main farmhouse and the three gites n° 1-3 that line one side of the courtyard have their own terrace with trellis of honeysuckle and roses providing a level of privacy. When in flower, the scent is delightful. On the other side of the courtyard, the largest gite n°4 and a smaller house used as a store, have their own terraces with privacy offered by wisteria and shrubs. Our guests exclaim that it is like their own private street.
The gites may be rented individually, although they have frequently been rented collectively by groups. There is a loyal client base and we have been given excellent reviews. The property is well placed for travel from the UK (approx. 4 hours from Calais) and families converging from different part of France and other European countries.
The sales price includes all furniture, appliances, equipment associated with the gites so the purchaser can start renting out the gites from the word go. The current owners plan to stay in the area and are prepared to provide advice & guidance to help you settle in.
Please contact the vendor if you want to access links to experience online virtual tours of the farmhouse and each gite, as well as a more detailed description with the layout, habitable room sizes etc.
In summary this residence comprises:
Farmhouse (154.62 m²) with kitchen/dining room, sitting room, office, four bedrooms and three bathrooms (2 fireplaces with wood burners)
Barns renovated, creating four gites classed 4 stars (though could be marketed as five star residences). The guest gites n° 1 - 4, of 84.44 m², 88.2 m², 136.25 m² and 194.31 m² habitable space respectively, comprise a total of 11 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and 1 washroom. Each with a fully fitted kitchen and their own terrace. gite n° 4 can accommodate wheelchair users.
Small house (approx. 68 m²) currently used as a storehouse and laundry which could be renovated to create a single bedroom cottage. Includes the old farm brick bread oven.
Large stone barn (approx. 400 m²) currently used for parking, garage & garden store.
Large south facing heated secure swimming pool of approx. 7 x 15 m, pump house with automatic treatment, surrounding wall and sun shelter providing security, privacy & shelter.
Large garden with a bucolic outlook includes three terraces with lighting, swings, and cabin for young children. Boules court, lawns, hedging down one side with farmland and buildings on the other side. Fruit trees include cherries, plum, quetsche (damson), apple, pear & peach.
Stone walled garden providing a peaceful haven for the owners.
Eclance is the gaulois name signifying 'a clearing in the centre of forests'. It is now a small rural community nestling amongst fields as well as forests. The champagne vineyards of Trannes to the west are approximately 3km from the property and those at Arsonval are approx 4km to the south. Situated 2hr 37 min drive ESE from the centre of Paris, the property is easily accessible by car from many countries, thus proving attractive to many international guests with the property being reachable in under 5 hours drive: UK - Calais (4hr 7mins), Luxembourg (3hr 33mins), Basel - Switzerland (3hr 50mins), Brussels - Belgium (4hr32 mins), Freiburg-im-Breisgau - Germany (4hr 4mins) & Maastricht - The Netherlands (4hr 49mins). (Driving times from Google maps). Likewise, it is well placed for the French and attracts many groups of friends and extended families who converge and holiday here together. Closest train station at Bar-sur-Aube 11km. Beaches 12km. Troyes 54km.
Please email Sarah at [email protected] for more information and virtual tours of the buildings.
