Residence for sale - Cherain RBT60759

La Ressource

This beautiful old Ardennes farmhouse, built in slate, has a living area of 153m² and has four facades. It has been converted into a charming rural house with four bedrooms, each equipped with a sink, and two separate shower rooms. The house can accommodate eight adults and meets the fire, electricity and gas safety standards of the Ministry of Tourism.

Outdoors

Adjacent to the building is a covered wooden terrace of 18m², equipped with a large table and eight garden chairs. In addition, there is a tiled terrace of 15m² under a gazebo, ideal for summer aperitifs at the barbecue.

Energy-conscious

The house is well insulated and equipped with double glazing, with an EPB certification of energy consumption class "B". The 40 photovoltaic panels on the site provide an average of 10,000 kWh annually, with a maximum panel capacity of 10.8 kVA and an inverter limitation of up to 10 kVA. The electricity meter can be reversed until 31 December 2029 in the event of overproduction.

Heating and comfort

Heating is provided by a Vaillant gas condensing boiler with radiators and thermostats in each room, and a wood-burning stove in the living room for extra cosiness in winter. The three-phase electrical installation (400V) supports the operation of the air-to-water heat pump of the swimming pool, hot tub, jacuzzi and sauna.

Spacious outdoor space

The plot of more than 1,555m² has an enclosed garden of 300m² with trees and offers parking for four to five cars in the enclosed courtyard.

Renovations

The house was completely renovated in 1992 and has been used for tourist rentals since 1993, with continuous renovations in 2005 (insulation), 2011 (swimming pool), 2016 (jacuzzi, bathrooms, terrace) and 2023 (roof). Visitors rate the house highly.

Layout of the house

Ground floor:

Entrance hall with coat rack.
Living room with corner sofa, three armchairs (9 seats), large screen TV, DVD radio player, internet and TV via Starlink dish, fireplace, dining room with 8 seats and direct access to the courtyard.
Open kitchen with table and 8 chairs, gas stove and all necessary equipment (kettle, coffee makers, pots, pans, electric fryer, mixer, bread cutter, raclette fondue, complete crockery).
Bathroom with whirlpool tub for 2 people (56 jets), shower and sink.
Separate shower room.
Laundry room with gas heating, electric washing machine and dryer, vacuum cleaner, ironing board, iron, dishwasher and fridge (with freezer), separate toilet.
Bedroom 1: double bed (140 x 200 cm), double duvet (200 x 220 cm), sink, wardrobe, cage bed (70 x 120 cm) for baby, changing mat, bathtub and high chair.
First floor:

Night hall.
Bedroom 2: two single beds (80 x 200 cm), two single duvets (130 x 190 cm), washbasin.
Bedroom 3: double bed (140 x 200 cm), double duvet (200 x 220 cm), washbasin, wardrobe.
Bedroom 4: two single beds (Bedroom 4: two single beds (90 x 200 cm), two single duvets (130 x 190 cm), washbasin, wardrobe.
Independent toilet.
Outside:

Large plot of over 1,555m² with enclosed garden of 300m² and trees.
Parking for 4-5 cars in the enclosed courtyard.
In the garden: barn (8m x 3m) with sauna (electric stove and stones, for 5 people), jacuzzi (2m x 2m, for 5 people), and technical room for the pool and cleaning equipment. Swimming pool (3m x 8m x1.5m) with large terrace and 8 lounge chairs. Badminton net and rackets, hammock between two trees.
By purchasing this property, you realize a net operating profit of €35,000 to €45,000 by avoiding the waiting time for a new construction. The price includes the fully furnished house and the land. Sale due to health reasons and age limit of the owners (70 years). Available from 3 January 2025 or earlier, depending on bookings already in progress.

Location

Located in the Deux Ourthe Natural Park, in a quiet hamlet of about twenty houses. 7 minutes from exit 51 of the E25 in Houffalize, 10 minutes from Gouvy train station, 20 minutes from the center of Bastogne, 55 minutes from the center of Liège, 60 minutes from Luxembourg-Strassen, 1 hour and 13 minutes from Luxembourg Findel Airport, 1 hour and 20 minutes from Maastricht-Centre, 1 hour and 24 minutes from Aachen, 1 hour and 33 minutes from Charleroi Airport, 1 hour and 45 minutes from Brussels Airport. Nursery, primary school, pharmacy and grocery store 2 minutes away in the village. Large shopping centers (Delhaize, Lidl, Aldi, Brico, Colruyt) 15 minutes away in the Knauff Centre in Schmiede, Luxembourg, and the Massen Shopping Center in Wemperhardt 22 minutes away.