Have you watched the video yet? - Superb 3 / 4-bedroom old house with lovely light-filled rooms; tastefully modernised to a high standard, while retaining the character of the original building. Inside, you\'re sure to fall under the spell of the living room, with ceiling heights that would make a church pale, and the master suite on the ground floor.

Outside, the view over the rolling countryside will be the coup de grace for nature lovers. You can enjoy this view from the terrace, which is partly covered, the mature garden and the above-ground swimming pool (which is not insignificant in size).

For those with a more hands-on approach, a former stable can be used as a workshop, as can the barn adjoining the house (which could also be used for an extension).

- Ground floor:
Living room (68m2): tiled floor, fitted kitchen, Canadian wood-burning stove with heat vents, exposed stonework
Study (12m2): tiled floor, exposed stonework
WC (2m2): tiled floor, exposed stonework
Bedroom 1 (21m2) with shower room (9m2) and dressing room (6m2): linoleum, electric radiator; tiled floor, large double walk-in shower, double washbasin
Utility room (14m2): concrete floor, exposed stone, water filter

- 1st floor:
Mezzanine / Guest Bedroom and Landing (30m2): wooden floor, exposed stone and beams
Shower room (12m2): linoleum, washbasin, WC, shower
Bedroom 2 (18m2): linoleum, exposed beams
Bedroom 3 (23m2): linoleum, exposed beams
Storage room (4m2)

- Outside:
Attached barn of 50m2 with concrete floor, used as a party room with bar and BBQ
Carport for 2 cars
Above-ground swimming pool
Beautiful 30m2 wooden terrace with covered area and superb views
Stable of 33m2 with attic and cobbled floor.

The department of Charente is located in the centre-west of France and is part of the Poitou-Charentes region along with Deux Sèvres, Charente Maritime and the Vienne department.

Its name as is often the case comes from the river Charente which snakes through the department. Two local dialects are spoken in the area, Saintongeais in the west and Occitan to the east.

Charente is a thriving department for several reasons, Cognac production is one of the most interesting and profitable industries, the export level of approx. 95% is a success, the consumption in France being only 5% (some say they keep the best 5% in France!).

The department has many typical towns, Angouleme in the south east for example hosts an international festival that attracts hundreds of visitors and is not to be missed.

The region is popular with hikers, bikers and nature lovers who like to discover the woodlands, lakes and streams that are part of this amazing landscape.

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