For Sale – Manor House in Champagne Ardenne Countryside Direct From The Owners

Here is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a beautiful family home in a stunning location, an established gite and camping business and a unique piece of history, all in one exciting package. The location is inspirational, a pretty, quiet village surrounded by panoramic views of the countryside stretching uninterrupted for miles in every direction. An imposing 4 bedroom family home of rustic charm and elegance with an abundance of living space and endless opportunities for expansion and development. Partly renovated to a high standard, many of the original features still remain and give reminders of a rich history and heritage which make this a unique property with few comparisons in the region. The property comes with spacious out-buildings, 2 hectares (5 acres) of south facing rural gardens with an orchard, fruit trees, newly planted coppice and camping field with car free camping for up to 15 pitches. Also included is a pretty 1 bedroom cottage and superb, self-contained, 2 bedroom apartment, both gites come fully furnished to a very standard and completely equipped for the immediate transition of business.

Established 7 years and receiving over 400 guests throughout the year from all over the world, the gite and camping business currently generate a regular annual income of 60,000€ this being 3 to 4 time greater than the typical gite income with an earning potential of 120,000€ under the existing setup, further income could easily be achieved from renovation of the spacious out buildings and further expansion of the camping site or introduction of log cabins. Rated very highly on Tripadvisor currently with 36 reviews awarded Excellent.

Also included in the price are; secured bookings for 2012, established websites, automated booking system and management systems, full client database and newly developed Electronic Point of Sale for self service guest purchases of wines and champagnes and transparent billing. Excellent location for all season holidays and en-route stopovers being just 3 hours from Calais, 45 mins from Champagne houses and vineyards and easy 10 minutes access from A4 Autoroute. The price has been significantly reduced for a quick sale.

Reception is a communal area where guests are checked in and out and can help themselves to wines and champagnes from the shelves and fridges as well as other essentials, and is the venue for Champagne tastings in Winter. The apartment and cottage are fully equipped with latest technology:Wi-Fi, ipod docking stations/chargers so you can bring your laptop/iphone etc with you and enjoy your own music! Cerise Cottage also features Samsung Flatscreen Full HD TV with both French Digital channels and UK satellite Stations, DVD/CD player. Gite Mirabelle has widescreen TV with UK satellite channels, surround sound, DVD/CD player and in the living room a large flat screen TV , French TV 20,000 m2 of grounds and gardens with 1000 mixed and deciduous and evergreen trees including a mature orchard of apple, mirabelle plums, cherry to name a few. A more formal rose garden and small pond are located in the front garden. A popular splash pool is included. With 5 acres of grounds and extensive outbuildings there opportunites for a stable conversion, additional camping, log cabins or additional accomodation. We’re also featured in an article in the January 2011 edition of “A Place In The Sun” magazine. To see our main website with lots of information about the business, more photos, local information, the Champagne, guest reviews etc Click Here. You may be interested in “Our Story So Far” – click here Download information sheet including room sizes and descriptions

Featured in “A Place In The Sun” magazine February 2011