Exceptional barn conversion in rural Charente

The lounge is double height with an impressive mezzanine area.  Over 50m² this is a spacious, elegant living area with many original features retained. Exposed beams to walls and ceiling, oak floor, exposed stonewall, Godin wood burning stove.  Feature staircase to mezzanine 20m²being used as an office – with ADSL Internet connection. Kitchen 30m², beautiful dining kitchen with fully fitted cream units with granite work surfaces. Built in dishwasher and refrigerator. Split-level hob, cooker with stainless steel extractor, Oak floor and exposed beams and Godin wood burner.

Three double bedrooms – all with high ceilings, light and airy.

Bedroom 1    25m², large double bedroom, with stone fireplace, exposed beams and tiled floor. 

 Bedroom 2    25m² large double bedrooms, with built in wardrobes, exposed beams and oak parquet floor.

 Bedroom 3   17.5m², double, with exposed beams and oak parquet floor with separate access door.

Bathroom 8m² with bath, large walk in shower, double washbasins, and heated towel rail, WC.  Shower room 4.5m², shower, single washbasin, and heated towel rail, WC

4th room      17m² with original bread oven.  Water heater and central heater boiler – oil fired

this area could be used as library or playroom.

Outside

Barn still to be completed for more accommodation as required Garage.  Oil tank and Attic area to convert.

 Swimming Pool – private ‘Dejoyaux’ 9 X 4.5m.

 Security alarm and cover. Out buildings x 2 each 20m² Original stables.

Garden is mainly lawned, with some mature trees and bushes. Vegetable plot. Wild flower meadow – Cosmos with open views over surrounding countryside.

Just 2 minutes to the ‘Coulee d’OC ‘ cycle track on the old railway – 15 kms now open to Queroy, Marthon and Souffrignac to the Dordogne.  Five minutes to the delightful Charente village of Chazelles, with all shops and services in a thriving community.  Ten minutes to Montbron or la Rochefoucauld with supermarkets and all services.  Fifteen minutes to the thriving Charente department centre of Angoulême, for serious shopping, cultural venues and many restaurants in the vibrant old town.

TGV connections to Bordeaux, Paris and London St Pancras.  Just over an hour to Limoges airport, with many budget flight connections to several UK airports.

Address – Montrollet

 Charming spacious 4-bedroom country home with magnificent views over surrounding countryside.

Property is in excellent condition throughout and all work renovated to a high standard.  Consisting of living room with wood burner, dining room, fully fitted kitchen,

 And 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, some rooms with original beams and exposed stonewalls. Property also has double-glazing, Fosse septic tank, and sand filter bed with pump.

Attached to the main house is a superb converted barn with excellent accommodation and has been used as a self-catering Gite or ideal as a Bed and Breakfast.

Also outside there is a workshop with bread oven, wood store, and garage.

 The gardens are south facing, well tended and secluded, fully enclosed, of approximately 1 acre with an abundance of fruit trees, various shrubs and plants, patio area, Pergola, large pond with water feature, BBQ, and a poly tunnel with various vegetable beds.

Also the property comes with a further fenced field of 2.5 acres currently being used for pastureland, a stable and chicken coup.

Set in a small hamlet with 10 houses in the picturesque village of Montrollet, very close to all amenities golf courses, leisure lakes, horse riding, walking and cycling, easy motorway access, and close to Limoges Airport.

This really must be seen, and has a lot to offer. 

Beautiful detached 2 bedroom stone Charentaise house dated 1881 with exposed stone inside and outside, completely renovated with original beams, wooden staircase and mezzanine. 

 Lovely garden with trees and various shrubs, a large garden shed and stone outbuilding, and plenty of parking space. 

 Lovely views over woodland and situated in a quiet hamlet 4 kms away from Cozes, Charente Maritime, Poitou- Charente, and 20 minutes away from the nearest beach and Royan.

 

Nearest village shops 2kms away in Loulay, 10kms from St Jean d’angely, 65kms from La Rochelle.  This really is worth a visit.

Beautiful  5 bedroom Charantais property with 2 seperate holiday lodgings

 Price is extremely good for these properties, and a business concern.

A great opportunity to immerse yourself in French rural living. Two houses for the price of one! 

The first is ideal for a couple and ready to move into.  Retirement or holiday home.  Large lounge, master bedroom, glazed veranda.  Outside there is large heated pool in private garden, a pool house with wc, and wonderful open views to three sides of rolling countryside.

The second property has numerous options to provide further holiday accommodation for family and friends or to provide an income – some work to do, but well worth investigating.

Set in a small agricultural hamlet, but only a few minutes from the typical Charentaise village of Charras, with its chateau, shops and bar/restaurant.

Fifteen minutes drive to nearest supermarkets, banks etc at Villebois Lavalette or Soyaux.  Bit more to the thriving Charente department centre of Angoulême, for serious shopping, cultural venues and many restaurants in the vibrant old town. TGV connections to Bordeaux, Paris and London St Pancras.  Just over an hour to Limoges airport, with many budget flight connections to several UK airports.

Great base to explore this part of France.  Few minutes east and you are in the Dordogne – 20 minutes to Brantôme.  Go west and travel through Cognac country to the Atlantic coast warmed by the Gulf Stream. Seaside resorts, fishing villages, seafood and the delightful islands of Ré and Oleron.

4 bedroom detached property with enclosed garden in lovely village of Aigrefeuille.

Property has double-glazing and tiled flooring throughout, heating is electric, and outside there is a large garage, and a log shed.  The garden is fully enclosed by stonewalling, double gates to driveway with room for 2 cars, and not overlooked.

The nearest village shops and schools are a 5-minute walk away in Aigrefeuille, 25 minutes to La Rochelle airport, and nearest beaches in Angoulin 20 minutes away.

The current owners would consider 3 different options of sale

Wonderful opportunity to acquire 2 beautifully detached renovated properties.

  Both houses and grounds have been lovingly restored to a very high standard of excellence including new components, fixtures and fittings, electrics, plumbing, and insulation. 

 It truly is a ‘Grand design’ project. Dating back to 1859, with a barn and further outbuildings perfect for further development.

The first property ” The Farmhouse ” comprises of  Dining/kitchen 30m2 with large fireplace and Godin wood burning stove, terrazzo marble flooring and beamed ceiling. Windows to front and side, traditional style fitted units provide ample storage space with worktops over and tiled splash backs. There is a double sink and drainer, integrated eye-level electric oven and gas hob, fridge and dishwasher. Wooden stairs rise to the first floor under which is an office area. Door to: Sitting Room 30m2, which has windows overlooking the courtyard and French windows onto a private garden. There is a traditional style Godin wood burner, wooden flooring and beamed ceiling.

First floor: Bedroom One 23m2 with exposed stonework, polished wooden floor, window to the front, velux window, built in wardrobes and cupboards.

Bedroom Two 21m2 with exposed stonework, polished wooden floor, window to front, velux window, built in wardrobes and cupboards.  Bathroom with skylight window, walk in shower, part tiled walls, WC, washbasin, heated towel rail, large cupboard and polished wooden floor.

Second property ‘Grandma’s House’ is newly renovated with double-glazing, roller shutters, and an efficient heating and air conditioning system. A drive leads off the main road to a parking area with space for a garage and access to the lawn front gardens. Path/steps to the Front Door opening into:

Hall with doors to shower room and separate WC. Further door to: Kitchen /living room 32m2 with extensive range of modern units with light oak worktops over, tiled splash backs, double stainless steel sink and drainer, integrated eyelevel oven, hob and dishwasher. The floor is tiled and the feature fireplace has a modern style wood burner. A door and window lead to the rear garden and wooden stairs rise to the first floor. Further door to: Sitting Room/Bedroom Three 16m2 with window to front, tiled floor, heat exchange unit.

 First Floor:

Bedroom One 16m2 with oak parquet flooring and windows to the front and side.

 Electric convector heater.

Bedroom Two 16m2 with oak parquet flooring, window to front and electric convector heater.

Bathroom with oak flooring, separate shower cubicle, corner bath, WC, washbasin in vanity unit, and electric towel rail.

Rear Garden planted with a variety of flowers and shrubs, and surrounded by a wall and fence and gate to the main property.

There are extensive grounds amounting to 6684 m sq, including an above ground swimming pool.

 To the side of the barn is a large raised terraced BBQ area and established kitchen garden with attractive planting and fruit trees. This leads to the lawned gardens with Summerhouse, which is situated near to the swimming pool.

These are beautiful grounds for you to enjoy, or could be adapted to a variety of business opportunities.

These properties are located in a small village approx 25 kms from Angouleme and 65 kms from Limoges, 10kms from the beautiful Chateau town of La Rochefoucauld, which has many quality restaurants, excellent supermarkets, schools, and a vibrant artisan community.

The current owners would consider 3 different options of sale as follows -

Option 1 The WHOLE of the Property covering 6684 m2 is offered for SALE as one complete package at a price of 391,400 euros.

Option 2 The Farmhouse, Barns, Double Garage and all the outbuildings covering 5352 m2 is offered for SALE as a SINGLE UNIT at a price of 255,645 euros.

Option 3 Grandma’s House and land covering 1332 m2 is offered for SALE as a SINGLE UNIT at a price of 173,000 euros.

Superbly presented 3/4 detached property situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with sea views from main bedroom

Property consists of entrance with marble flooring, leading to a fully fitted kitchen, utility room, living/dining room with marble flooring and an open stone fireplace, leading to a conservatory and patio area by an open enclosed pool.  Also a study or 4th bedroom with en-suite, a separate wc, and door to the garage.  Upstairs there are 3 good-sized bedrooms, a large bathroom, and a separate w.c.

Outside there is a very well tended private enclosed garden by hedges, with numerous trees and shrubs, a 10×5 open swimming pool, and a private driveway with double gates.

There is central gas heating in place, and double-glazing throughout.

The property is located in an idyllic setting, just 5 minutes walk to the beaches of Fouras, 10 minutes walk to central Fouras with numerous restaurants, cafes and the market, and just 20 minutes by car to La Rochelle.

This really is a beautiful home and well worth a visit.

5 Bedroom detached village house with 5 main rooms

Also a 5m-diameter pool, above ground with new pump – all pipes underground. 

Property is located on the outskirts and within easy walking distance of a much sought after Charentaise village with patisserie, butcher, tabac, ATM, insurance office, bars and restaurant.   Doctor and dentist, Weekly farmers market, Doctor and dentist. Close to cycle track and country walks.  Cinema with VO films and Salle de Fetes.  School, park, tennis courts and football field.

Angouleme, the Charente department town, is about half an hour away for major shopping, commercial and cultural activities, with a wide range of excellent restaurants in the vibrant old town. TGV links to Paris and London St Pancras.

10kms to the Dordogne border.  30 minutes to Brantôme. Less than one hour to Limoges and many budget flights to UK.