Located in a simply Idyllic Setting we have this former Water Mill Property with Guest Gite and delightful water garden, the property which was originally two cottages, comprises of three bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, together with a downstairs cloakroom.

MAIN HOUSE:

The large dual aspect kitchen, which was only installed in late 2011, has a ceramic hob and built-in oven with an extensive range of shaker-style kitchen units and granite worktops.

The dining room (also dual aspect), has a built-in cupboard and leads through to the living room, which has a wood burning stove. The entire ground floor has under-floor heating provided by an environmentally-friendly heat pump.

There are two staircases, the first of which leads up from the dining room to guest accommodation; two bedrooms, a bathroom and airing cupboard.

The second staircase leads upstairs from the hallway outside the living room, to the Master Suite comprising study/dressing area with a large fitted wardrobe. Off this room there is a luxurious tiled bathroom with a very large walk-in shower, two basins with drawer units and a wall mounted WC. Also leading from the study area is the large master bedroom with exposed roof trusses.

All upstairs rooms have heating units served by the heat pump.

There is a conservatory, which bridges the house and former barn; now converted into a gite. The conservatory has large double-glazed windows looking out into the garden and is perfect for frost tender or indoor plants and provides a perfect spot for a cup of coffee on those cooler days of the year.

GUEST GITE:

The gite has a large living room with a wood burner. There is also a large kitchen/diner with ceramic hob and built-in units and French windows opening on to the sunny frontage.

Upstairs there is a mezzanine with storage, a double bedroom with dual aspect, shower, double basin unit and separate WC. The gite has its own independent hot water supply making it suitable for independent living or for letting.

OUTSIDE:

There is a water mill situated on the edge of the river, which could be converted into separate accommodation; presently having three floors. There is a covered wood store and a workshop adjoining.

The entire property has been renovated recently. The house has been totally rewired and the heat pump installed to ensure background warmth throughout the colder months - and a fire only necessary on really cold evenings - although lighting one provides a focal point during the darker times of the year.

Walls have been insulated and bathrooms re-configured and tiled to provide modern luxury.

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