Touchbaudrand

Nestled in quiet countryside, just 5km from the beautiful village of Nanteuil en Vallee, Touchebaudrand is a charming, restored farmhouse, set in almost an acre of garden with a wonderfully inviting pool. Sleeping up to 10 people in 5 bedrooms, the well-proportioned house includes a large, well-equipped kitchen-dining room with an induction range, American-style fridge freezer with ice dispenser (so handy), a 10-seat dining table and a large wood-burner.

Off the kitchen is a useful pantry where you will also find the microwave oven and the washing machine.

From the kitchen you step onto the generous dining terrace where you can enjoy your meals under the 4x3m gazebo and the vast bay tree.

The full-height living room features 2 sofas and 2 armchairs, a wood burner, as well as a small library, a wifi speaker, a portable bluetooth speaker, and a 43-inch smart TV connected to ultra-fast fibre broadband. (The TV apps include Prime, Netflix, Apple TV and Disney+, but feel free to bring your own smart TV devices).

Patio doors lead to a small side terrace with two armchairs and a three seat sofa. It’s a perfect spot for a mid-morning coffee, aperitifs and after dinner drinks.

Off the entrance hallway is the utility room where you will find the tumble dryer, dust pan and brush, mop and vacuum if you spill something.

Bedrooms
The ground floor bedroom can function as a super king size double (160cm) or twin. It is furnished with an ample chest of drawers and hanging rail. The ensuite includes a bath with shower over and a heated towel rail.

The mezzanine bedroom is accessed by its own staircase from the living room making it particularly appealing for a couple or perhaps older teenagers who want that bit more space from the rest of the group. This room includes a super king size double bed and a 120cm wide sofa bed, allowing it to function as a twin room. It has an ensuite shower room with heated towel rail. A built-in wardrobe provides ample storage.

The master bedroom on the first floor has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a large shower and heated towel rail. Again, this room can function as a super king size double or twin.

The two childrens’ rooms feature 3-berth bunkbeds (double on the bottom, single on top) and ample storage. The family bathroom has a bath with shower over and a heated towel rail.

If you absolutely have to do a bit of work, there’s also a small office which benefits from the house’s ultra-fast fibre broadband.

Outside

The lovely garden is dotted with trees and includes a round gazebo providing an alternative spot for the all-important enjoyment of coffee or aperitifs.

Small football goals, badminton and volleyball equipment are available.

The fibreglass pool is 8.5m x 4.2m with a constant depth of 1.5m. The pool has built-in steps and a ledge around three sides which can provide a reassuring spot for young children just learning to swim. The pool also features a heater and a security cover. On one side of the pool you’ll find six loungers under awnings and on the other side four steamer chairs shaded by a great big walnut tree.

The parking area provides space for up to 6 cars.