HOUSE IN FRANCE, CHARENTE MARITIME. WITH POTENTIAL INCOME

3 RENOVATED HOUSES WITH LARGE OUTBUILDINGS AND SWIMMING POOL, SET IN OVER 2 ACRES OF LAND.

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THREE HOUSES WITH LAND IN THE CHARENTE MARITIME, THE SECOND SUNNIEST DEPARTMENT IN FRANCE. THE PROPERTIES ARE ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE HAMLET OF BOIS MERLET, CODE POSTAL 17510, ABOUT 70 KMS INLAND FROM THE FAMOUS SEASIDE RESORT OF LA ROCHELLE. THE NEAREST TOWN IS NERE, ABOUT 1.5 KILOMETRES AWAY, WITH SCHOOL, BANK, POST OFFICE,DOCTOR, DENTIST, LIBRARY AND OTHER FACILITIES.

LARGE DRIVEWAY TO: MAIN HOUSE – 3 BEDROOMS, WITH TELEPHONE/BROADBAND CONNECTION. LARGE LOUNGE WITH TILED FLOOR, FEATURE STONE WALLS, BEAMED CEILING, WITH ORIGINAL CHARENTAISE FIREPLACE. SEPARATE KITCHEN, FITTED UNITS, TILED FLOOR, PARTIALLY TILED WALLS, BEAMED CEILING, OVERLOOKING REAR ASPECT. PLUS – UTILITY ROOM , TILED FLOOR, HOUSING FREEZER, WASHING MACHINE/DRYER, EXTRA FRIDGE, ETC. SEPARATE DOWNSTAIRS TOILET/VANITY UNIT WITH SPOTLIGHTS. TILED WALLS/FLOOR BATHROOM/WETROOM WITH DEEP CAST IRON BATH, SINK/VANITY UNIT, WC, SEPARATE WALK IN SHOWER CUBICLE., HOT WATER TANK STAIRS TO LANDING (WOOD FLOOR, BEAMED CEILINGS) BEDROOM 1 WITH WOOD FLOORING, BEAMED CEILING, STORAGE SPACE, WALL AND CEILING LIGHTING. BEDROOM 2 WITH WOOD FLOORING, BEAMED CEILING. BEDROOM 3 WITH ENSUITE TOILET/WASHBASIN. WINDOW TO FRONT ASPECT. LEADING TO – WALK IN STORAGE/LOFT AREA.

PROPERTY TWO – ONE FAMILY BEDROOM NICELY DECORATED COTTAGE WITH THROUGH LOUNGE, TILED FLOOR THROUGHOUT DOWNSTAIRS, BEAMED CEILING, WALL AND CEILING LIGHTING, ORIGINAL FIREPLACE, LEADING TO TILED KITCHEN, FITTED UNITS, BEAMED CEILING, WITH VIEW TO REAR. STAIRS TO 1 X FAMILY BEDROOM, CARPETED, BEAMED CEILING. WITH ENSUITE

PROPERTY THREE – 2 BEDROOMED HOUSE. KITCHEN WITH ORIGINAL FIREPLACE (CURRENTLY HOUSING COOKER). FITTED CUPBOARDS. WINDOW TO FRONT ASPECT. DOOR TO CORRIDOR OFF OF WHICH IS SEPARATE TOILET. SEPARATE ROOM WITH WALK IN SHOWER. WASHBASIN, TILED FLOOR/WALLS. THROUGH LOUNGE, WOOD FLORING, WALL LIGHTING, ORIGINAL BEAMS, ELECTRIC HEATING. STAIRS TO BEDROOM 1 WITH WOODEN FLOORING, BEAMED CEILINGS, WINDOW TO FRONT ASPECT. BEDROOM 2 – BEAMED CEILINGS, WOOD FLOOR, ELECTRIC HEATING.

 BUILDING  FOUR – HOUSE FOR RENOVATION.

BUILDING FIVE – WALK IN BREAD OVEN BUILDING, 1 INDOOR ANIMAL HOUSE, WITH PEN 4 X SMALL STABLES/ANIMAL HOUSES/KENNELS WITH CONCRETE BASE AND CONCRETED OUTSIDE AREA.

UNDERCOVER PARKING FOR 6-8 VEHICLES IN OPEN HANGER STYLE AREA ENORMOUS STONE BUILT BARN APPROX 48 METRES X 17 METRES DEEP. ORIGINALLY ANIMAL STALLS, POSSIBILITY TO HOUSE LIVESTOCK/HORSE STABLING/KENNELLING ETC. CHANGE OF USE TO DWELLING USUALLY GRANTED. FISH PONDS AT FRONT OF BARN OUTSIDE AREA ALL SET IN OVER TWO ACRES, WITH STUNNING VIEWS. TREES, PAMPAS, BUSHES ETC. GRASS SUNBATHING AREA AROUND SWIMMING POOL FRONT FIELD CURRENTLY HOUSES FOUR HOLE PITCH & PUTT, COULD ALSO BE USED FOR TENNIS COURT/FOOTBALL PITCH, ANIMAL GRAZING OR VEGETATION. THE PROPERTIES HAVE POTENTIAL TO BE USED AS GITES, SUBJECT TO USUAL PLANNING PERMISSION..

 PRICE e280,000, PHONE 00447796553920 EMAIL FROM THE WEBSITE

Charming 4 Bed Charentaise style house with a wealth of original features and fully enclosed for complete privacy but within 1.5 km to Matha* town with all facilities.

This house offers both a good size family home plus an income potential Set in a mature garden full of flowerbeds and trees, a decorative pond and outside eating areas.

 Good Structural Condition - Original Features - Immediately Habitable - Low Taxes Log Burners and Electric Heating - Habitable Space: 213m2 (2348 sq ft)

Outside to the rear is a large, enclosed flat plot of land with a stone dependency offering great potential for a Gîte/Apartment, plus ample space for a family size Pool and Terrace.

Entrance Hall with original chequered tiles with a coat closet to the rear. To the right a large Living Room with wooden floor, original stone fireplace and exposed stone walls and beams, leading to a smaller “Den”, Family Room or Office with stone bar, stone fireplace and additional beams.

From the Living Room, a small marble staircase leads to a solid wooden staircase to the upper level, 4 good sized bedrooms, a large bathroom with shower, double wash basins, bidet and separate toilet with wash basin. Closets and storage room, plus an attic with conversion potential to a 5th bedroom.

The front door opens to an Entrance Hall with original chequered tiles with a coat closet to the rear. To the right of the Entrance Hall is a large Living Room with original fireplace and exposed stone walls and beams, leading to a smaller ‘Den’ or Office with stone bar, fireplace and additional beams.

To the left of the Entrance Hall is a large Dining Room with exposed stone walls, beams and a stone fireplace and original wooden floor, a small hallway leading to closets and a toilet with wash basin. m2 (15812 sq ft).

The Dining Room also leads to a bright kitchen, newly tiled and renovated, with a Utility Room in the rear and cupboards.

The kitchen door opens onto the garden terrace.

Land: 1469 Set in mature gardens full of flowerbeds and trees, a decorative pond and outside eating areas.

East facing with immediate access to the route to Cognac, Saintes, St Jean D’Angely, Angouleme and all major towns plus only 45 mins drive to the beautiful coastline of Royan , Cote Sauvage & La Rochelle.

Near by are free tennis courts.

Immediate access to the routes to Cognac, Saintes, St Jean d’Angély & the Peage, Angoulême and all major towns & 45 min drive to Royan, Côte Sauvage and La Rochelle and airports to the U.K.

Architect designed and supervised 5 year old bungalow on edge of small hamlet.

Lovely views and total peace yet only 7 kms.from all amenities and 45 minutes from Poitier airport.

Large 42 sq.mt. lounge/dining room ,plus open plan kitchen.

Built with thermo block for superior insulation and all top quality fittings,E.G.cedar shutters,Grohe taps and Millet doors and windows.

Fitted underfloor heating all through.

Wet room shower,toilet and washhand basin and separate toilet.

2 bedrooms with possible 3rd.by going into attached garage,set in 3000 sq.mts.

This Charentaise house is in truly immaculate condition having been recently beautifully refurbished to a very high standard.

Situated on the edge of a small village, a typical Charentaise Longere constructed of stone with pantiled roof.

 Garden of approx ½ acre with pergola, mature trees & shrubs with room for a large family pool. Also a large wooden ‘chalet’ with pigeoniere suitable for a summer house or studio at the far end of the garden and all is enclosed with entrance gates to the front & rear.

Outside sink, tap & BBQ. All windows are south facing with shutters and there are two new velux to the roof Tiled flooring throughout ground floor, wooden floors & carpets to upper floor and central heating.

 A large comfortable sitting room (6 x 6.5m) with original Charentaise fireplace & log burner leading to a dining room(7 x 4.5m)with Charentaise stone fireplace and French doors onto garden and a newly fitted modern galley kitchen (6 x 2.5m).

 Bedroom 1 (4 x 3m) with mirror fronted fitted wardrobes.

 Bedroom 2 (4 x 3 m).

Bedroom 3 ( 4 x 4 m)

Family bathroom + shower (4 x 4m)

Large landing area ( 5 x 5m -7m into recess) that could easily be partitioned for another double bedroom plus lobby area ( 4 x 3.5m).

The front entrance lobby ( 6 x 2.5m) leads to a the downstairs double bedroom( 4 x 4m), study/ dressing room ( 4.5 x 3m) & shower room/toilet (2.5 x 2.5m) all newly refitted, easily adapted to a separate apartment or ‘granny annexe’.

Two large integrated dry stone barn/garage ( 8 x 7m) +(10 x 4m) with additional utility area , storage & new toilet to the side with possibilities for additional rooms or extending the kitchen area.

Local Facilities:

English speaking doctor, pharmacy, newsagents, electrical supplies, plumber, boulangerie, bar/café, bank, sports clubs small weekly & monthly market. 10 mins drive either way to much larger local towns with full range of shops & services.

Many small villages in the area and wonderful access to larger, lively towns. All major roads ( A10 & N10), central Péage, 4 major airports, TGV. Near to; - Cognac ( 20 mins), St. Jean d 'Angely ( 20 mins), Saintes ( 30 mins), Angouleme ( 25mins), La Rochelle & Royan ( 1 hr. 10) & Bordeaux ( 1hr.20mins).

 two cottages and swimming  pool  reluctantly for sale 280,000 Euros

 Situated in the sunny Charente Maritime region of France. The main residence with two adjoining cottages, enormous barn with recently renovated roof and several other outbuildings, swimming pool,  ponds and  over two acres of land.  In a small hamlet close to Cognac and surrounded by sunflowers.

The main house at Bois Merlet has three bedrooms that have all recently been renovated.

 Large lounge, tiled floor. Exposed beams and stone.

 Stable door leading to patio. Satellite t.v. and broadband connection.

Kitchen 8.55m, tiled floor and exposed beams.

 Corridor leading to utility room  4.28m, tiled floor.

A 10 minute walk to the village of Nere which has a boulangerie, church, school, bank, bar and several other conveniences. Short stroll to a local bistrot. Only 25 minutes from Cognac, 50 minutes from La Rochelle which is convenient for the airport. Nestled in the sunflower and grapevine areas of Poitou Charente's being the second sunniest region of France.    

Possibility of accommodation available when viewing. Full description, details and measurements of all properties/outbuildings can be forwarded upon request.

Please contact us on our mobile 07796553920 or email Chris Smith at  smith.g@wanadoo.fr    Private sale of 280,000 Euros so no agency fee incurred.

CHARENTAISE HOUSE IN VIGNOLLES.

Ideally situated 10km from Cognac, 4km from Cherves, 4km from Thors and 10km from Matha.
The historic town of Saintes is twenty minutes away as is fashionable St Jean d’Angelys. The seaside resorts of Royan and St George de Dindonne are forty minutes away.

Airports from the UK at La Rochelle, Angouleme and Bordeaux. Fast train service via Lille or Paris with connection to Cognac, barely 10 minutes away by car.

One kilometre from the house is Mesnac, with a fine Chateau Restaurant. Shops, Doctors and Pharmacy are at Cherves. Thors has a lake for swimming as well as a restaurant.

Bread is delivered to Vignolles daily, and mobile shops offer groceries and meat regularly.

The House.

Double fronted house, entering by tiled hall approx 5 metres x 1.5 metres.
Double glass doors leading into:- Lounge, approximately 5 metres x 6 metres, with large chimney (wood burning insert, taking logs 50 centimetres in length) with electric fan, bibliotec. Tiled flooring, beams. Two large windows.

Dining room /kitchen, same size. Tiled floor, large chimney, again taking logs in excess of 50 centimetres, with vents to bedroom above.

Fitted kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, oak fronted cupboards, eye-level oven and hob. Large dining area, two large windows.

On first floor, four double bedrooms, master bedroom with large walk-in wardrobe. Bathroom with shower and bath. Separate toilet.

Leading from the entrance lobby is a large barn/garage, containing the cave, atelier, toilet, shower and washing machine space and sink.

The main barn, which is as large as the main house, could be converted into additional accommodation.

There is a well which pumps water to a tap in the garden.

Through the barn, large sliding garage doors lead into the well-stocked, easily maintained, enclosed garden.

Double gates to the lane at the back.

A large summerhouse veranda, solid and double glazed makes additional summer accommodation.

The sale price of the house is 165,000euro's.

 It is advertised with Agents at 179,000euro's.


Uk - Kruger phone 01424 777787. email iandrkruger@hotmail.co.uk
France - Todd phone 0545 32 39 72. email moulin.chazotte@wanadoo.fr.

NO AGENCY FEES TO PAY. NOTAIRES FEES ARE PAYABLE BY THE BUYER.

Property has been SOLD

NOW REDUCED TO 125OOO EUROS .                      A recently renovated house in a pleasant hillside village in the Grande Champagne district of the Cognac area with a massive garden of over 1 acre. . . The house is at the end of a cul de sac and offers maximum privacy with no passing traffic and the garden has a countryside feel to it even though it is only a 3 minute walk to the village centre . There are various shops, a school , a doctor and dentist and a sports centre .

Inside the front door is a small entrance hall leading into the kitchen/diner and at the rear of this is cloakroom/ utility room.

The living room leads off the kitchen

On the first floor are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and the large landing has stairs to the 3rd bedroom or possible study .

All the installations are new in the house . Totally new roof including all timbers , new electrical rewire , all plumbing renewed . Roof insulated and all external walls insulated . The house has mains sewage.

The property is semi detached and approached through high double iron gates into a pleasant gravelled south facing courtyard where there are 3 large barns (one has no roof) The largest barn is attached to the house and could be converted to further living accommodation and here is the entrance to the cellar . At the back of the other barn is a door leading to a secluded walled garden of about 400m2 with a line of small buildings in poor repair . At the side of the house is beautiful parkland of over an acre with several mature trees with views over the the vineyards across the charente valley.All this is included in the price.

The nearest town to the property is the beautiful river town of Jarnac ; just 3 miles and the town of Cognac is a further 8 miles. A perfect holiday home . Just lock up and go.

A newly renovated house in the Vienne, run as a chambre d’hotes (bed and breakfast) with great potential, in the pretty village of Journet, which is 8kms from Montmorillon, with good schools for all ages, maternelle, primary and secondary, plus all other amenities.The house comprises of a large entrance hall (22sq metres), lounge/dining room (42sq metres), kitchen/breakfast room (22sq metres).Utility/boiler room.4 letting bedrooms, all ensuite, including double family room and bathroom. One bedroom, with ensuite shower room, on the ground floor.Owner’s apartment, with large lounge, ensuite bedroom and separate dressing roomLarge fully boarded attic, suitable for further bedrooms.Fully oil centrally heated, all new electrics and plumbing, connected to mains drainage.Externally to the rear, small courtyard and storage sheds.Also included large barn (150sqm approx) suitable for conversion, with attached garden, laid to lawn, approximately 760sqm. Willing to sell fully furnished.

A charming 3 Bed Charentaise House with private garden & terraced pool and a separate 2 bed cottage/gite + separate workshop/garage.

All have been beautifully refurbished and in very good condition both decoratively and structurally. PRICE: 270000€ ono

Some furniture is for sale Contact: bresdon17@gmail.com Tel: 06 70 42 06 31

Main House - An Immaculate Charentaise 3 bed House with a Newly Refurbished Gite with its own Garden & entrance for either guests or a second income

The hallway , with tiled floor and original staircase, has a glazed door to the main lounge with original stone fireplace and log burner. A large and comfortable room overlooking the garden

To the right of the hallway is the very spacious kitchen / dining room with tiled floor and exposed beams and another stone fireplace with wood burner range that runs the central heating for the house.. A modern kitchen has been fitted and the room is extremely light & airy with a door leading to the garden and outside eating area.

To the rear of the hallway is the ground floor shower with toilet & wash basin.

The wooden staircase leads to a very large bedroom with newly fitted glazed wardrobes and ample storage.

To the left of the landing are two more bedrooms and a modern shower room in immaculate condition.

2 Bed Gite/Cottage

On the far side of the garden , detached from the house, stands a 2 bed gite with its own entrance and is completely private from the main house.

A large open plan room serves as the loung/kitche/dining room and has a tiled floor, a limestone fireplace with log burner and exposed beams.

To the rear via a short corridor is a double bedroom and modern shower room.

The staircase leads to a very large double bedroom with exposed beam and ample storage space.

A Garage is also attached to the gite.

Outbuildings

A small barn is attached to the main house and has double access both from the house and the garden.

Garden

The main house has a mature planted garden with shrubs and trees with a raised swimming pool and sun terrace all newly fitted.

The second garden is private and can be used by the Gite.

Wood fired Central heating & Electric Heating & Wood Burners Fosse Septic Land 873 m2 Broadband Connection Satellite TV Tax Fonciere 749€

Local Facilities:

Near to Aigre & Beauvais sur Matha with - English speaking doctor, pharmacy, newsagents, electrical supplies, plumber, boulangerie, bar/café, bank, sports clubs small weekly & monthly market. 10 mins drive either way to much larger local towns with full range of shops & services.

Many small villages in the area and wonderful access to larger, lively towns - Cognac, Saintes, Sr Jean d’Angely, Angouleme. All major roads ( A10 & N10), central Péage, 4 major airports, TGV. Near to; - Cognac ( 20 mins), St. Jean d 'Angely ( 20 mins), Saintes ( 30 mins), Angouleme ( 25mins), La Rochelle & Royan ( 1 hr. 15) & Bordeaux ( 1hr.20mins).

This impressive, professionally restored 4 bed farmhouse property, is in a fantastic elevated position. Situated in a friendly sought after village between Villefagnan and Chef Boutonne, Dept 16. The house stands in its own landscaped gardens of over 1 acre (4660m2). Offering 240m2 of characterfull living space and 250m2 of barn and outbuildings. Delightful entrance hall with exposed stonework leading to spacious double aspect lounge with wood burner, Dining room with wood burner, Kitchen and breakfast rooms with terracotta tiling. Utility room, pantry, Downstairs cloakroom. 2 bedrooms. Library with lovely original staircase leading to huge landing, Luxury bathroom 36m2. 3rd bedroom with feature stained glass window. Master bedroom 50m2. The whole upstairs area has original beams and full height ceilings to give light and spacious accommodation. There is ample scope to easily extend the accommodation into the adjoining barn. The house is fully insulated and benefits from cheap rate modern electric heating. Outside there is garaging for 3 cars plus barns and numerous outbuilding. The landscaped gardens including the vegetable garden are watered automatically via cheap rate electricity from one of the properties own wells.

Price Reduced to 265,000

Excellent Barn conversion with large airy rooms.

 It is in a hamlet which is peaceful yet within easy reach of shops  Bars and services.

The market town of Lusignan is 15 mins and Poitiers with the international Airport 40 mins away.

The Barn sits on 8000 mtrs of land, with a below ground swimming pool and an outside summer kitchen attached to the main building.

Inside is a fitted kitchen with all the usual utilities, there is a large utility room with Gas fired central heating and electric hot water system. Off this room is a large garage that would accommodate two cars.

The living room/dining room is 76 sq mtrs combined with a centre stair case leading to the upstairs gallery landing, with toilet and three bedrooms and study, all have exposed beams with lots of character.

Downstairs has a large shower room with his and hers vanity unit.

Main bedroom en suite bathroom and a dressing room.

The whole house is double glazed.

This is an excellent example of the right way to convert a Barn to make a wonderful house. It has Broad band internet.

The DPE has just been done and available to view , Ref 1046 08 03 11 societe DIC 6, Rue de la Jaunaie 86410

Nestling in a sheltered rural setting with lovely views of the meandering river valley the house has excellent access to local market towns and many tourist attractions in the area. It is fitted with an efficient oil-fired central heating/hot water system plus a separate alternative immersion for hot water, and the added economy of two wood burning fires.

Main House

The front entrance hall, from a covered veranda, leads into a welcoming open plan area of 12m x 14m with exposed original beams and uprights with fully fitted kitchen with stable door to rear, Dining room with door to covered veranda and Studio, and Lounge with wood-burning glass-fronted integral fire in an attractive corner fireplace. A stairway leads to the first floor with a second lounge area and a further wood burner fire, a study area, I double bedroom with walk in wardrobe and 2 further bedrooms and a bathroom with hydro massage spa bath, shower, basin and wc.  Off from this is a useful storage area under the eaves with fitted shelving.

The front entrance hall also provides access to:

2 further bedrooms, a good sized double on the ground floor with wash basin unit and with stairs leading to a mezzanine bedroom above which will easily take 3 single beds. 

Toilet/Shower room incorporation 2 shower cubicles and 2 wc cubicles one of each with wheelchair access, plus 2 wash hand basins.

Gite One is a self-contained unit with separate access from the covered veranda, a Sitting room with integral fitted kitchen, exposed beams and stonework, separate wc, shower and wash basin.  Stairs lead up to triple bedroom with exposed beams and stonework.

Gite Two is also self-contained unit with separate access from a covered veranda, it has a sitting room with integral fitted Kitchen and door to wc and wash basin, stairs to triple Bedroom with exposed beams.

Outside there is a covered terrace with barbecue area and a large lawn area leading to the Swimming Pool with Hydro massage jets, underwater lighting and filtration system for easy maintenance. Surrounding the pool is a paved terrace and patio area with a small pool house with tiled roof providing  shade area with lighting and electric power supply. 

There is also a shed/workshop with fitted work benches, shelving and double access doors, with water and electric points.

The grounds include a paddock, and an acre of woodland.

The beautiful city of Angouleme is just 20K and the Airports at Limoges and Poitiers are both reached within an hour.

Beautiful Gated 4 Bed Charentaise House with its own former Windmill set in enclosed courtyard & gardens on the edge of a friendly village.

A spacious family home with swimming pool and large selection of outbuildings offering further conversion possibilities and income potential.

A peaceful setting but close to several major towns and all facilities.

 The Entrance Hall (11 sq m) has a terracotta tiled floor and original staircase leading to the upper level. At the rear of the Hallway a door to an internal hallway off of which is another larger room and a workshop. Because the larger room opens to the rear courtyard garden there is the potential to convert this to other accommodation.

Between the two rear rooms, is housed a large wine cellar with decorative wrought iron gates.

Large, airy Sitting Room (42 sq m) with a double aspect to the courtyard. Exposed beams, wooden floor and original Charentaise decorative fireplace with log burner.

Kitchen /Dining Room ( 42sq m) The floors are tiled and the fireplace has a log burner . The bright, modern kitchen with breakfast area is divided from the Dining Area by a peninsular and there is a small, comfortable sitting area around a marble fireplace, ideal for after dinner coffee.

 Summer kitchen and utility area which in turn leads to the main courtyard. Off this room is shower room with facilities for a washing machine ** All windows have roll down insect screens for the summer

First floor An original wooden staircase leads to the landing / corridor currently with a library area.

Four large, airy bedrooms (25 sq m, 20 sq m, 18.5 sq m and 16 sq m) overlooking the courtyard and are bright and in good decorative order. The master bedroom has an interconnecting door with the adjacent bedroom so could become a private suite. Two of the bedrooms have fireplaces and there is a shower room at one end of the corridor and a bathroom at the other.

 **Furniture in Master Bedroom is not for sale but all other bedroom furniture is negotiable

Garden & Outbuildings There are approx 260 sq m of stone outbuildings. Some have been used for storage and garaging but the others facing the main house could be easily converted to additional accommodation or gites (subject to relevant permissions) .

To the front of the house is a gravelled area with a small grassed eating area.

A walled garden with vegetable plot is to the right , behind the house and the main walled garden with lawn to the rear houses a large, above ground terraced swimming pool which is heated by solar power.

There is also the potential to develop a mezzanine eating area with a seating area below in one of the smaller outbuildings overlooking the rear garden & pool.

Some interesting original stone work remains in this garden. The Windmill A former windmill is a romantic and quirky addition to this lovely property and is currently put to good use for family parties - both winter & summer. It has been properly renovated and has a log burner and staircase to all three floors. Electic Heating + Log Burners Fosse Septic 2000sq mts Land

Old house , currently 2 apartments, for further restoration. Enclosed courtyard. Large outbuilding. Walk to bar and bakery.

This semi-detached property (currently arranged as 2 apartments) is in need further restoration and modernisation and is well placed within a short walk of both the village bar/restaurant and the bakery. Located not far from St Angeau and Mansle in the Charente.

This is a well situated property in the heart of a small village within a short walk of bar and bakery. The property will benefit from further restoration and modernisation, but was rewired only a couple of years ago. The ground floor apartment requires a complete overhaul and comprises 2 rooms, kitchen, storage room and shower room with WC. The 1st floor apartment is habitable, has a separate front door and is arranged as a large living area with corner kitchen, utility room with water heater, shower room with WC and 2 bedrooms.

The property has an enclosed courtyard with a sizeable outbuilding (formerly a piggery), and has a large cellar and a large attic space. It could easily be converted back into a large family house. A short drive from St Angeau, Mansle, Chasseneuil in the heart of the Charente.

 The second three bed duplex 1st floor hall leading to lounge dinner and kitchen 2nd floor family bathroom with shower and three bedrooms

the basment flat bathroom kitchen leading to lounge and two bedrooms

then next to these are the opurtunity two make a further two apartments

the whole place is so full of charicture it has some amazing beams and stone work going back two hundred years the cellers are valted and it comes with a stone spiral staircass its a building that inspires an enthusiast to carry on and finnish the work it is possible for it to be used for many different options either 5 flats or large B & B   

The house is situated 9km from Mansle in a village with boulangerie, bar/restaurant and sub-postoffice.

It has 4 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 lounges, 2 bathrooms. It can either be used as one family home or as 2 completely self-contained apartments with their own entrances :
one with 1 bedroom, large lounge, beautiful newly fitted kitchen, bathroom;

The other with 3 bedrooms, large lounge with fireplace and wooden beams, kitchen and bathroom. The latter has been rented out for 1.050€ per week in high season.

The property was recently completely re-wired.

It has an in-ground swimming pool (7.4 x 3.8m), a bread oven (believed to be the original one used by the village boulanger) and a large barn and which could be converted to provide further accommodation to generate more income.

This property is on 4500 sq m. of land, with outline planning permission to build another house at the far end of the large garden.

The fruit trees and large mature trees around the land afford shaded areas in a beautiful sunny spot.

A tributary of the river Charente is nearby.

All for 180.000€ – and no agency fees!


This property really has to be seen!

Please telephone 0033 5 16 90 43 50 for more information.

The house is situated in the pretty riverside town of Availles Limouzine, which has all amenities for everyday living.

The house consists of :-
Entrance hall, bathroom with over bath shower and plumbing for a washing machine, lounge with open fire (working), fully fitted kitchen with double electric oven Bosch dishwasher,free-standing fridge.

Stairs to
First floor landing (useful space for home office or seating area),

Large bedroom.

Stairs to

Top floor bedroom and landing (also space for home office or seating area).

Loft/storage room.

Outside is a brick built shed/workshop, outside tap..

The house benifits from oil central heating.

The garden is low maintenance south facing with patio area, private and quiet.

There is no road and has only a pathway near - no thoroughfare.

Mains water and drainage.

NO AGENCY FEES TO PAY, BUYER PAYS NOTAIRES FEES ONLY.