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Completely Renovated 3 Bedroom Property, 175.000 euros, Fpc117
March 26, 2013 by futureva · Leave a Comment
Beautifully restored Charentaise 3 bedroom property, fully renovated to a high standard by a skilled English builder, all works carried out in keeping with the charm, including original beams, exposed stone in some rooms, and 2 open fireplaces with wood burners Downstairs you enter the sitting room, leading to a second living room, both with exposed stone, wood burners and beams and original stone features, then a large light kitchen fully equipped which leads into a utility room and separate shower room with wc. Upstairs there is a hallway leading to 3 very good sized bedrooms, main bedroom with beautiful original beams, and dressing room. Also a second shower room with wc. Downstairs there is underfloor heating, double glazing throughout, and flooring upstairs are wooden with radiators.
Outside there is a fully enclosed garden with double gates, a veranda, a stable of 56m² attached to one side of the property which has planning permission to be turned into further living space on 2 floors, also attached to the other side of the property is a large barn of 90m², plus a second barn behind of 60m².
Property is located down a quiet lane in a large hamlet 3kms from Cherbonnières, 5 minutes to the nearest town of Aulnay with all amenities, and St Jean d’angely the main town is 20 minutes. For low cost flights to the UK is La Rochelle which is an hour away, plus beaches 50 minutes.
This really has to be seen to be appreciated.
Stylish Renovated Charentaise 3 Bedrooms Detached Village House with Pool, 265.000 euros, fpc85
March 25, 2013 by futureva · Leave a Comment
Lovely renovated 3 bedroom detached Charentaise barn with 12 x 8 swimming pool, still under guarantee. Property has been lovingly restored with high quality fixtures and fittings and all renovation work carried out by local skilled artisans. The exterior has been completely renovated with new roof, double glazing throughout, newly fitted open plan kitchen, dining area with original open Charentaise fireplace, living room, with staircase leading to mezzanine with one bedroom and bathroom on one side, and 2 bedrooms with bathroom and seperate wc on the other side. All bedrooms have original beams; some rooms with exposed stone and tiled flooring downstairs, there are 2 bathrooms, one with Italian shower.
Garden of 700m² is fully enclosed with lawn area, patio, pool, and not overlooked.
Ideally located in a quiet hamlet, but not isolated, 5 minutes to local shops with all amenities, and the pretty main town of Saintes just 10 minutes away.
Nearest beached in Royan 30 minutes drive, La Rochelle Airport an hour away, and Bordeaux Airport 1 hour and 20 minutes. Property is a real must see and situated in a sought after area.
Traditional Charentaise House with Barn, Reduced 87.550 euros, Fpc110.
March 25, 2013 by futureva · Leave a Comment
Traditional Charentaise property with 2 bedrooms with a lovely large enclosed garden. Property consists of a fully fitted kitchen/diner with large woodburner with stairs leading to living room, and wine cellar of 50m², and second staircase to 2 bedrooms, bathroom, and seperate wc, with a further staircase to attic where there is potential to transform into further living space of 3 bedrooms with exposed stone.
Outside there is a workshop, above ground plunge pool, a stone barn of 41m² with more potential to turn into living space, a lovely garden enclosed by stone walling and fencing, and not over-looked, with various fruit trees and shrubs.
This property has huge possibilities, completely habitable and a lot to offer.
Just a few minutes to the bakers on foot, 5 minutes to nearest local shops in Matha, 20 minutes to main town of St Jean d’Angely, just over an hour to the nearest Airport in La Rochelle for low cost flights to the UK, and 11kms away in Thors a lake with amenities, and play area. This is a perfect location as being close to Cognac and Saintes and in the heart of a wine region too.
This really must be seen to see what it has to offer.
Beautifully renovated Detached 6 bedrooms Charentaise, Reduced 288.400 Euros, Fpc86
March 25, 2013 by futureva · Leave a Comment
Beautifully renovated detached 6 bedrooms Charentaise house located in a quiet hamlet but not isolated. The property has been renovated to a very high standard and taste with quality fixtures and fittings, however in keeping with traditional charm with original beams and exposed stone in most rooms. As you enter the property you are welcomed into the kitchen which is fully fitted, with staircase to bedrooms and patio doors to garden, leading into a dining room with a lovely open Charenatise working fireplace, again with patio doors to garden, and a second staircase to all bedrooms. From the dining room also, there is one bedroom with en-suite shower room and wc, and door to garden. From the kitchen there is a living room with a large stone fireplace with wood burner, door to garden, and staircase to all bedrooms, 2nd bedroom has private terrace overlooking surrounding countryside, leading to 3 other double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower and wc, a separate bathroom, and wc. 3rd staircase to 6th bedroom with Italian shower, wc and basin, again with own private balcony overlooking surrounding countryside.
Outside there is a lovely fully enclosed garden with various trees and shrubs, south facing and not over looked, also has permission to build a pool. To the side of the property there is parking for upto 3 cars, and a garage / utility room which is intergal. Ideally located to the main town of Rochefort 10 minutes away, and nearest beaches only 20 minutes, and La Rochelle Airport for low cost flights via Ryanair just 40 minutes away. This really is a charming property to see.
Maison d’Maitre with 6 bedrooms perfect as Chambre d’hotes Reduced 381.000 Euros, fpc93
February 11, 2013 by futureva · Leave a Comment
Superb Maison d’Maitre 6 bedroomed property currently being used as a 4 bedroom Chambre d’hote, and ideally located in the heart of Loulay, Charente Maritime.
This beautiful property has been renovated with style, high quality, and keeping with traditional charm.
Downstairs a lovely large entrance with breakfast room, wc, dining room, and drawing room, leading to a fitted kitchen, a seperate large utilty room (2nd kitchen), and office. There are 2 original beautiful staircases leading to 4 large bedrooms with en-suite facilities, and a further staircase to the second floor where there are a further 2 large bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, and one with en-suite basin and wc. A very spacious property with lots of natural light, with original wooden and tiled flooring, central heating is oil-fired and there are also 6 marble open fireplaces.
Outside the garden is south facing, completely enclosed with terrace area, landscaped garden with room for a pool and barn/stables of 300m² in very good condition, and perfect for storage, with a possibility to renovate into gites if required.
Loulay has its own range of shops, also a theatre, tennis courts and swimming pool.
Further amenities (including large supermarkets) are in St Jean d’Angely town centre 10 minutes away, beaches an hour, and La Rochelle Airport is less than an hour away with low cost flights to UK. Charente Maritime has many touristic attractions to offer, and its own micro-climate.
This magnificent property really has to be seen, perfect as a Chambre d’hote or as a family home.
Detached 4 bedroom Property with Pool, 257,500 euros. Fpc116
November 7, 2012 by futureva · Leave a Comment

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a large detached house with 2 Gites, and 5 farm outbuildings on 2 acres. The main house is habitable with numerous rooms, one part needs renovating but could be turned into a great property with easily upto 6 bedrooms, heating is electric with 2 fireplaces.
There are 2 Gites one with 2 bedrooms of 50m² and one with one bedroom of 35m². Outside there is a large garden, a pool with decking, land suitable for 2 horses, 2 large barns in very good condition, a smaller barn, and 2 hangers, all in very good order including roofing. The potential here is enormous, set in a quiet hamlet, just 5 minutes into the village of Pamproux, Poitiers Airport and TGV 25 minutes away, La Rochelle an hour and 10 minutes.
This really is value for money, with potential to turn into more Gites and create a great tourist business.
Detached 4 Bedroom Property with Pool, 391,400 euros. Fpc114
November 6, 2012 by futureva · Leave a Comment

Beautifully renovated detached Charentaise property with pool, and just 10 minutes to sandy beaches in Ronce-les-Bains. This lovely home has been restored with care and attention to detail and to a high standard of quality.
Property consists downstairs of large living/dining area with open fireplace, leading to a fully fitted kitchen, utility area, an office, and wc. From the kitchen there is a stone staircase leading to an open landing with 4 bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and wc, plus a large play area. This home has also been designed to have a dual aspect at the back and front of the property, to the side there is a large covered carport leading to the garden which is fully enclosed and not over-looked.
An added plus of a swimming pool which is fully enclosed by railings with a summer house, perfect for outdoor dining. Also a large garage, and double gates to garden.
There is double glazing throughout, downstairs underfloor heating, and electric heating upstairs.
All local amenities in walking distance including supermarket, just under an hour from La Rochelle Airport with low cost flights to the UK. Property is situated in Arvert near La Tremblade which is known for beautiful sandy beaches that run for miles, and forest with pine trees.
A property really worth seeing.

Detached Traditional Charentaise property to renovate with outbuildings,129,500 euros, Fpc113
November 6, 2012 by futureva · Leave a Comment

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a Detached Traditional Charentaise property to renovate dating back early 1800′s with numerous outbuildings. The property used to be 2 houses and now joined as one, on the ground floor there are in total 6 rooms, with 2 staircases to the first floor with a further 5/6 rooms, with a very large studio area with mezzanine. There are 3 original fireplaces, and beams. All major works have been done such as roof the zinc a year ago, with new guttering, and double glazing throughout. The interior needs insulation, re-wiring, and plumbing. The water is on the mains.
Outside the garden is fully enclosed with gated entrance, and outbuildings approx 400m² altogether, land in total of 1100m² and not over-looked. Ideally located in the heart of Aulnay with all amenities, and a weekly market just 2 minutes away on foot. Nearest beaches and airport is La Rochelle with low cost flights to the UK, Poitiers airport approx 1.5 hours away, plus 20 minutes to Surgeres for the TGV. This would be superb as a Chambre d’hote, or with Gites, there are many opportunities for sure to be had, and at a great price.
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Townhouse with Garden, 249,000 euros, Fpc112
September 29, 2012 by futureva · Leave a Comment
Maison de Faubourg with 3/4 bedrooms ideally situated near the centre of Rochefort. Property consists of spacious lving/dining area with parquet flooring, charentaise fireplace leading to 2 bedrooms, one over-looking the garden, a bathroom with shower and seperate wc, an equipped kitchen, with seperate utility room, also a mezzanine with a playroom leading to a large bedroom which is carpeted. Outside a lovely well-tended south-facing garden, enclosed and not over-looked with a small shed.
Roof in excellent condition, new guttering and plumbing. Heating is gas, water on the mains, and double glazing throughout.
The beauty of this property is ithat it is in walking distance to the town centre, 15 minutes to beaches, 30 minutes to the airport in La Rochelle for low cost flights to UK. This would be ideal as a holiday home as well as a permenant residence.
Beautifully restored Chateau from the Late 18th Century Splendid Castle, 489,000 euros, Fpc-111
September 29, 2012 by futureva · Leave a Comment
Beautifully restored Chateau from the late 18th Century, renovated over the last decade by the current English owners and keeping architectural original features in place. Driving through the private gates you enter a grand residence which takes your breath away. From the hallway you are met with an original spiral staircase, leading to a vast drawing room with marble fireplace and panelled walls, then through to a breakfast room situated in the turret and a private kitchen area which is currently used to serve breakfast for guests. From the fully fitted kitchen there is a door to a private West facing courtyard with gate. From the Breakfast room another door leads to a large room which could be transformed into a larger kitchen or Dining room and has a circular conservatory over-looking the private courtyard.
From the Hallway to the other wing, you come thorugh to a living room with a woodburner which serves heating to the other rooms as well as having oil heating, leading then to another fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops situated in the other turret, then to a double bedroom with exposed stone and en-suite bathroom with w.c.
On the first floor to the left a large double bedroom, traditionally furnished with circular en-suite including a roll-top bath, and a feeling of grandeur especially as the bedroom walls are covered with fine tapestry material. To the right another large double bedroom again boasting opulence with velvet wall covering and en-suite bathroom, and a further circular bedroom in the tower.
Spiral staircase leading to the second floor where there is another large bedroom overlooking the countryside also with en-suite modern shower room, then to the other side to find another large bedroom with en-suite shower room, and a further circular bedroom in the tower.
Also you’ll find a wine cellar and storage room with beams, and outside a fully enclosed stone-walled garden with trees, and low-maintenance garden with pond, a seated terrace area perfect for al-fresco dining, To the front of the Chateau there is a private gravelled driveway which winds round various shrubs, and a covered parking area for upto 6 cars. Just across there is another plot of land of 600m² which has various fruit trees, cherry, mirabelle, and chestnut, again easily maintained.
This splendid castle is located in the heart of a village, surrounded by countryside, and an added bonus of being just 15 minutes to the nearest main town of Niort, 5 minutes to the motorway which takes you to La Rochelle Airport for low cost flights to the UK.
The owners have invested great care and attention to detail to perserve at its best, therefore the property also includes in the price all furnishings, fixtures, and fine furniture, except personal effects. They have run a wonderful chambre d’hote business, so perfect for continued success, including an investment as would also be ideal to run a restaurant as nearest one is 7kms away, or as a family home to enjoy.
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