Charming Stone Property with Stunning Barn Conversion in the Heart of the Charente
Set in a pretty village in northern Charente, this beautiful detached stone property offers a wonderful blend of traditional character, cosy living spaces and an impressive barn conversion. Ideally located close to the picturesque villages of Verteuil-sur-Charente and Nanteuil-en-Vallée, two of the area’s most renowned villages, the property is also just 10 km from Ruffec, where a range of shops and everyday amenities can be found, together with a railway station offering connections to Poitiers, Paris and Bordeaux.
Offering a unique combination of charm and versatility, the property is arranged in two distinct areas. The main house provides comfortable living accommodation, comprising a spacious dining kitchen, a cosy lounge, three bedrooms, two shower rooms and a family bathroom. Complementing the house is a superb barn conversion, featuring a striking full-height ceiling, a mezzanine level and two further reception rooms.
Set back from the road within its own grounds of 2485m2, the property is approached via a driveway leading to a generous courtyard. Beyond, the thoughtfully landscaped gardens provide a range of areas in which to relax and entertain, with a pretty pond and fountain, a traditional well and attractive views across the village from the rear.
With its character features, versatile accommodation and appealing outdoor spaces, this is a charming property that offers much more than first meets the eye and really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Accommodation in Detail
GROUND FLOOR
Dining Kitchen (28m2)
A spacious and characterful room featuring a tiled floor, exposed stone walls and a log burner. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and equipped with a fridge, dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven. French doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating a lovely connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Lounge (20m2)
A cosy and inviting living space with a tiled floor, beamed ceiling and fireplace fitted with a log burner.
Rear Hall / Office (8m2)
A versatile space with a tiled floor and exposed stone walls, ideal for use as a home office or study area.
Shower Room (6m2)
Featuring a tiled floor and exposed stone walls, with a shower, WC, vanity unit and heated towel rail.
Utility Room (10m2)
A practical space with plumbing for a washing machine, tiled flooring, hot water tank and water softener.
Barn Conversion
Main Reception Room (29m2)
An impressive and characterful space currently used as a dining room, featuring wooden flooring, exposed stone walls and a magnificent full-height ceiling. A spiral staircase leads to the mezzanine above, adding to the room’s distinctive appeal.
Second Reception Room (29m2)
A separate reception room currently used as a games room, with a full-size snooker table, wooden flooring and exposed stone walls. (NB : no window)
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
A landing with a door opening onto steps leading down to the front of the property.
Master Bedroom (16.5m2)
A comfortable bedroom with wooden flooring, a walk-in dressing room (3m2) and an en-suite shower room (4m2)
Bedroom Two (11m2)
Wooden flooring
Bedroom Three (10m2)
A further bedroom with wooden flooring and built-in wardrobe space.
Family Bathroom (14m2)
A spacious bathroom with wooden flooring, a freestanding bath, separate shower, vanity unit with twin basins, WC and heated towel rail.
Mezzanine (45m2)
Super room which can be used as a lounge, bedroom, gym, hobby room etc
SECOND FLOOR
Attic Space
A spacious attic with electricity, divided into three separate rooms of approximately 22m2, 18m2 and 10m2
Outside
Courtyard and Gardens
The property is set within its own grounds and approached via a driveway leading to a generous courtyard area. The landscaped gardens are a particular feature, with a pond and fountain, a traditional well and lovely views across the village from the rear.
Parking and Outbuildings
A carport providing covered parking for one vehicle.
Two additional outbuildings, ideal for storing logs, garden equipment and other essentials.
A third outbuilding currently used as a workshop, which houses an old bread oven.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
