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A white gravelled drive leads you up to a two car covered
parking area with plenty of outdoor space for other cars.
The south-facing courtyard enjoys a barbeque next to the shaded pergola with large table and chairs for outdoor dining and gated access to - your own private swimming pool (8 x 4m) surrounded by a wooden sundeck with sunbeds. The swimming pool area has been positioned to catch the sunshine from early in the morning right through to the last rays at night.
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The downstairs of the house is tiled throughout and you will enter via a hallway furnished with oak furniture off which is the downstairs cloakroom with toilet and wash basin.
To the left of the hallway is the huge farmhouse kitchen (22ft x 15ft) with its imposing granite fireplace. Set in the fireplace is an enamelled wood-burning stove which you are free to use if you should have a chilly evening during your stay - the log store is close to hand outside. The house has, in any case, electric heating.
In the kitchen you will find a large white farmhouse sink with pine draining dish rack above and long pine worktop to the side with the microwave, kettle, coffee machine and toaster (though we recommend that for breakfast you try the gorgeous croissants from Gathemo's boulangerie two miles away!) and fridge with freezer, washing machine, dishwasher below and seperate spacious larder fridge.
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To the right of the sink is a shelved larder behind a pair of doors. In the cooking area of the kitchen is a modern 1½ sized stainless steel cooker with cooker hood, and pan shelves above a granite worktop. Also in the kitchen is a large, old french oak farmhouse table with oak dining chairs, sideboard with plate rack above, a television that recieves local French TV stations and a butchers block. High chair, china, pots and pans, cutlery and glasses etc. are provided.
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To the right of the hallway is the large half-panelled salon (22ft x 15ft), comfortably furnished with settees, chairs, tables, sideboard, a log burning fireplace and french doors to the terrace and garden. Also in the salon are the UK television and VCR, which are connected to a satelite system that recieves all UK channels, plus hundreds more.
A curved oak staircase leads from the hallway to the first floor which has varnished wooden floors throughout. The landing has two windows affording a panoramic view to the north.
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Bedroom one, with one window, contains a pink granite fireplace (not used) double bed with carved headboard and side cupboards, wardrobe, chest of drawers and swing doors leading to the completely tiled shower room with washbasin in vanity unit and mirror.
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Bedroom two has a pair of twin beds, bedside table, shower, washbasin in vanity unit with mirror, wardrobe, chest of drawers and two windows - one with a window seat.
There is a separate toilet off the landing with washbasin.
A staircase leading from the landing via a door brings you to the second floor which has two double bedrooms both with beamed walls and ceilings, each containing one double bed and one single bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. On this level is a shared bathroom with toilet, washbasin in vanity unit and a bath with shower.
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There is a dormer window on the landing with fire-escape facilities.
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From the salon a staircase leads up to the huge, double height (26ft x 21ft) games room with table tennis, pool table (with balls for snooker and pool), darts etc. French doors lead out to the large open 1st floor decked area (23ft x 15ft) with table & chairs and fantastic views.
La Joliere is suitable for small or extended families with the first floor two bedrooms (both with en-suites) being separated by a door from the second floor two bedrooms (shared bathroom) - affording privacy to all.
The boules court in use
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View of back garden
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"I'm in awe, the photos on the web site do not do 'La Joliere' justice."
- F.Brannon (June 2002)
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Enjoy a game of badminton on the front lawn
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Spend some peaceful time in the 'Gloriette'
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Relax with the kids in the hammock
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Lake Dathee - 5 mins away
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The golf course overlooking Lake Dathee
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