CHARME, Rhône 16140

Situated in the heart of a charming village, just a few minutes from the market town of Ruffec, this impressive Maison de Maître offers a rare opportunity to acquire an old property of beautiful proportions, full of character, including a private courtyard fully walled and, across the quiet little road, an extensive garden with great views, a large shed and a beautiful traditional stone barn. The property combines elegance, versatility and character, and has been beautifully renovated with great taste and charm. The decoration and carefully considered choice of colours are real assets, creating a house that is both elegant, warm and welcoming. The main entrance opens into a magnificent entrance hall with stone flagstone flooring, immediately setting the tone as to the character and style of the property. A stunning, tastefully appointed recently installed kitchen enjoys magnificent views of the surrounding countryside and is equipped with a built-in oven and hob. It also has a fireplace with wood burner. On the other side of the large hall is a magnificent reception room, very tastefully decorated, with a second wood burner and a view of the pretty inner courtyard. To the rear of the living room is a practical storage area as well as a superb shower room with a large walk-in shower and WC. Upstairs is the spacious master bedroom, which enjoys beautiful views and remarkable charm, as well as a recently installed private shower room with WC. Two further bright and pleasant double bedrooms complete this floor, as well as a family shower room with WC and an additional room that can be used as an office. Like the rest of the house, all the bedrooms and shower rooms have been recently renovated and redecorated with high quality fittings. On the second floor is a large attic space, insulated but currently unfinished, also offering excellent storage space. It has exceptional potential to create additional living rooms, a studio or master suite, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. Outside, a gate-secured entrance leads to the expansive private courtyard fully walled, surrounded by the main house, several small outbuildings and traditional stone walls. This is a particularly intimate and pleasant space, with two covered terraces, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. On the other side of the quiet side of the small road is a large shed with plenty of sheltered parking options, as well as a beautiful stone barn and extensive garden/grounds enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding rolling countryside. These buildings offer considerable potential to be converted into gîtes, guest accommodation, studios, event spaces or business premises, subject to the necessary planning permissions. The property enjoys an idyllic and peaceful location on the outskirts of a larger village, yet still close to local amenities. The market town of Ruffec is about 10 minutes away and offers many shops, cafes, restaurants as well as a train station with links to Paris and the UK.