Description
A rare opportunity to live the champagne lifestyle in a house full of character, which can also be run as chambres d'hotes if desired.
This large and extensively renovated family home is a 19th century maison de vigneron situated in the village of Verzy which lies at the heart of the Champagne vineyards
The house
Situated less than one minute's walk from all the shops and amenities of the village, yet being set back from the road at the end of an impasse, the house enjoys a peaceful setting. It has been extensively restored and modernised to provide luxurious and very spacious accommodation over 3 floors.
The house offers oodles of space and features 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The layout of the house is such that three of the bedrooms can be kept private for family use whilst the other three can be used as chambres d'hote bedrooms.
The total area is approximately 400 m2
Underneath the house is a champagne ' cave ' and, exceptionally for a village centre property, the house has a pretty, south facing garden.
The house is one minute's walk from the shops, 150 yards from the vineyards and 400 yards from the huge national park forest which offers walking, cycling and other outdoor activities.
The accommodation comprises:
Ground floor: courtyard with parking for 2 cars,
Large entrance hall and 2 reception rooms featuring beams and wood panelling, cloak and shoe room, large shower/toilet, utility/boiler room. Access to garden, 2 staircases to 1st floor
1st Floor
Hallway with stripped wooden floors. Modern, light, fitted kitchen/breakfast room ( not the usual brown fittings so common in France ) with doors giving onto rear garden
Fridge/freezer,oven, hob, dishwasher, walk-in pantry.
Dining room with wood panelling and wooden floor.
Huge living room with wooden floor and french doors leading into the garden.
Access to guest wing
Stairs to 2nd floor
2nd Floor
Large landing area fully carpeted. Very large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Wooden floor and velux windows
Family bathroom
2 further double bedrooms, fully carpeted. Velux windows
Storage/ linen cupboard
Guest wing
Ground floor: Separate access to beautiful suite with large bedroom featuring beamed-ceiling. En suite bathroom, with claw-foot bath
1st floor : access from living room to 2 adjoining bedrooms and ensuite shower room/toilet.
Wooden floors
Outside
2 storey separate dépendance (not yet converted), to the front of the property. Gardens to the rear, with fruit trees and shrubs, lawn and large decked area.
The village
Verzy is one of only 17 Grand Cru villages in the Champagne region. It lies on the slopes of the Montage de Reims in the National Park of the same name and nestles between the vineyards to the north ansd south and the forest to the west, whilst there are spectacular views eastwards over the plain of Champagne.
Despite its tranquil setting in the Montage de Reims area, Verzy is located on the Route Touristique de Champagne and on a Grande Randonnée walking route and attracts a steady flow of visitors from all over the world all year round. In addition Champagne is an ideal stopping-off point for those travelling to and from the south coast and the Alps. A chambres d'hote operation is provenly viable as has been demonstrated by the current owners.
In marked contrast to many French villages, Verzy with only 1000 inhabitants, is a busy little village boasting a restaurant, bar, 2 traiteurs, 3 banks, 2 hairdressers, a newsagent, a grocer/greengrocer, a fabulous boulangerie, a post office, as well as infant, junior and senior schools. Not to mention dozens of champagne makers
Verzy lies 15 km south of Reims which offers all the facilities you would expect from a major city. Verzy is equidistant from Epernay, the second town of Champagne.
The champagne region
Champagne is one of France's hidden gems. Whilst the whole world is familiar with the wines of champagne, far fewer people have discovered the other attractions of this peaceful area. A beautiful and varied landscape, superb gastronomy and a rich cultural history
The champagne region lies only 2 ½ hours drive from Calais, making it easily accessible in one day from most parts of the U.K. Paris Charles de Gaulle airport is only 1 ½ hours away by car whilst the recently opened TGV rail line takes you from Reims into Paris Gare de l'Est in just 45 minutes. Disneyland Paris is about a hour's drive.