PAIZAY LE CHAPT, Charente 79170

Located in a peaceful French village, this exceptional character property offers a rare combination, which is increasingly difficult to find: a beautifully renovated four-bedroom family home, a detached two-bedroom 'Maison d'Hôtes' and an expansive private estate including a magnificent 1,500 m2 lake. Tastefully renovated, the property combines the character and charm of a traditional French home with spacious, comfortable and versatile living areas. But it is above all its setting that truly distinguishes this property: despite being located in the heart of a village, its expansive estate offers exceptional privacy, space and tranquillity, thanks to its centuries-old trees, woodland, open gardens and beautiful lake that create an enchanting natural setting. The main house extends over two floors and offers generous living areas for the whole family. On the ground floor, an entrance hall leads to a welcoming living room with a decorative fireplace and patio doors opening onto the garden terrace. There is a fitted kitchen as well as an impressive half-level dining room, providing an ideal space for entertaining and for family gatherings. A large bedroom on the ground floor, a bathroom and a separate toilet with sink complete this level, making the house just as suitable for a permanent family residence as for those looking for the convenience of single-storey accommodation. Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to three further bedrooms, a shower room and a separate toilet. A convertible attic offers additional potential to create additional accommodation, a home office, a workshop or a leisure area, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions. The attached garage includes a practical laundry area, topped by a mezzanine providing valuable additional storage space and other possibilities. One of the main assets of the property is the beautifully appointed 'Maison d'Amis', which offers truly independent accommodation for family and friends. On the ground floor there is a large kitchen-diner, a comfortable living room and a maintenance room. Upstairs, the landing gives access to two bedrooms and a shower room with WC. This guest accommodation is ideal for extended family, visiting friends or those looking for more flexibility, and could also lend itself to a seasonal or holiday rental, subject to the necessary permissions. The park is quite exceptional for a property located in the heart of a village. Descending from the main house, it is largely walled and includes mature trees as well as open green areas, creating a secluded and peaceful setting. At the centre of this private landscape is the beautiful 1,500 m2 lake ? A truly exceptional asset that gives the property a country estate-like atmosphere while retaining the benefits of village life. The lake and surrounding park provide an idyllic setting to enjoy the outdoors, entertain, relax or simply watch the passing of the seasons and the local wildlife. There are many opportunities to further develop the gardens according to the new owner's vision, whether it is to create additional recreational spaces, beautify the existing landscaping or simply let the natural character of the park take centre stage. Properties combining a large family home, a self-contained guest accommodation and such an extensive private estate are extremely rare, and it is particularly unusual to find all three of these elements combined in a village setting. This is a property with true versatility and considerable lifestyle appeal: a beautifully renovated four-bedroom house, a separate two-bedroom guest house, an expansive mature mature estate, an attached garage and, most importantly, a stunning 1,500m2 private lake. A rare opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds: the charm and convenience of French village living, combined with the space, privacy and natural beauty of a much larger rural property.