Don't judge this property by the outside because like many in this sought-after village, the modern exteriors often hide spacious houses with lots of character features with opportunities to increase the living space as this one does
Set just one row back from the Charente river which the village grew up around and looking up to the beautiful Chateau that sits above it, this property is believed to have been the guard tower protecting the original fortified castle. It is built against the escarpment behind so the garden is off the upper levels giving great views across to the Chateau
This one has been renovated in the last few years with a revised roof, double-glazed windows, updated electrics, fitted kitchen and shower rooms so is in good condition and immediately ready to move into
In detail the property comprises on the ground floor:
Entrance hall - 5m2 which has a slate tiled floor, an exposed stone wall and a door into:
Lounge diner - 39m2 with exposed floorboards, ceiling beams and one stone wall, a large Charentaise stone fireplace with a large log-burner and two steps up to:
Kitchen - 12m2 which has a tiled floor, exposed stone walls, fitted units, integrated gas hob and electric oven, extractor fan, 1.5 bowl sink and connections for a dishwasher
Rear hall - 6m2 with storage space under the stairs
Shower room - 8m2 equipped with large shower, washbasin, WC and a cupboard with electric hot water tank, connections for a washing machine and a water softener system
The 1st floor has exposed floorboards throughout and comprises:
Landing/corridor - 10m2 giving access to the garden area and:
Bedroom 1 - 18m2
Bedroom 2 - 22m2
Room - 12m2 but with no natural light so cannot be classed as a bedroom but is used as an occasional guest room
Shower room - 7m2 equipped with a large shower, WC and washbasin in a vanity unit
Door and stairs leading to 2nd floor
2nd floor:
Room to develop - 84m2 in total with exposed oak roof frame, original wide oak floorboards and windows to the front and back so perfect for creating more living space
Outside:
A half-glazed stable type door at one end of the 1st floor corridor leads out to a lower terrace which is paved and perfect for al fresco dining adjacent to:
Summer kitchen - 7m2 with electrics and lighting, fitted cupboards, worktop and a butler style sink
Stone stairs lead to an upper level garden butting up to the cliff face and with shrubs, grass. a patio area and stunning views across to the Chateau de Verteuil
There is the possibility of buying the property with most of its furniture and equipment subject to satisfactory negotiation on the price
The village itself has been designated as a Petite Cité de Caractère and has a variety of bar restaurants, butchers shop, boulangerie, two grocery stores, a Sunday morning market and a lively community with regular events and property here rarely stays on the market for long due to its popularity
Being only 5 kilometres from the large market town of Ruffec, there is access to the French railway system and the N10 arterial route between Poitiers and Bordeaux. It is also a day's drive from the Channel ports and there are a variety of airports with regular UK flights in easy reach so it's ideal as a holiday home but also perfect for a permanent home in a great location
Current habitable surface - 138m2
Total plot size - 280m2