A rare opportunity to acquire a unique 5 bedroomed property offering gracious living accommodation with income potential. Located in a quiet street in the oldest part of Confolens this impressive house is set back behind a gated courtyard offering parking for several cars. Under the main house, an arched doorway opens into a former coach house, now used as a garage and houses a newly installed pellet-burner heating system. From the front door steps rise to the first floor, opening onto landing off which there is a bathroom, separate wc, a spacious boot room/utility room and a large double bedroom, whilst on the garden side of the house is a comfy snug with French doors to the terrace, a fitted kitchen and a stunning sitting/dining room of 50m² dominated by an open fireplace with a magnificent carved wood mantle surround, from where double French doors open onto an extensive sunny terrace with mature trees and shrubs, plus a large undercover entertaining area. From the terrace, wide stone steps rise to a beautiful old walled garden laid mainly to lawn, having pedestrian access to a café/bar and bakery just a short walk away. Attached to the main house, and accessed from the courtyard is a two story building which offers several possibilities. At present the ground floor comprises, a hall, sitting room two bedrooms, a box room, separate WC and a room for a shower. Accessed by stairs from the sitting room is a voluminous studio of almost 70m², this impressive cathedral-like space is full of light and ideally suited to create contemporary self-contained accommodation or simply use an amazing art/craft studio. With all commerce, schools and medical services close at hand, and having Limoges airport just 40 minutes away, makes viewing essential to appreciate the full measure of this highly individual property.