House + thriving 3 bed B&B in stunning riverside location

Charente 16, Poitou-Charentes

€370,000

Property details

Ref:

Property type:

Chambre d'hote

Location:

Verteuil sur Charente picturesque village + imposing chateau, shops, restaurants

Region:

Poitou-Charentes

Département:

Charente 16

Habitable Space:

210 m²

Summary

Large 3-bedroom house plus separate 3 bedroom B&B/chambres d’hotes (or 2 separate houses), enclosed courtyard, barn, secluded garden and terrace. Opportunity for anyone needing an income from day 1.

Property description

Unique property comprising of two houses restored to a very high standard whilst retaining many original features.

Stunning riverside location in picturesque village with imposing chateaux. Tranquil but close to all amenities. Large 3-bedroom house plus thriving 3 bedroom B&B with kitchen, enclosed courtyard, and barn with secluded garden.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to move to France needing a liveable income or an extended family needing two separate houses.

Business accounts are available to serious prospective buyers. Reason for selling – retirement.

HOUSE

Ground Floor

Lounge 27.5 m sq
Traditional “Abbey” style tiled floor, log burner with oak surround, windows and patio doors to courtyard and door to dining room. Exposed beams and stone walls. Separate staircase to bedroom 3

Dining Room 16.5 m sq

Chestnut parquet floor, double doors to courtyard, door to kitchen, under stairs cloakroom also housing water filtration system. Staircase to bedrooms 1 & 2.

Kitchen/Diner 25 + 11.5 m sq

Superb tiled floor, exposed stone wall, porcelain sink, oak workbench with storage underneath. Entrance door and window with stunning view over the river to the convent opposite. Entrance to walk in larder 11.5 m sq.

1st Floor

Master bedroom. 27.5 m sq

Chestnut parquet flooring and two windows with stunning view over the river to the convent opposite. Entrance to en-suite bathroom via hand made oak doors.

Bathroom 11 m sq

Chestnut parquet floor with roll top bath, high level wc, bidet and sink. Entrance to balcony. Original bulls-eye window overlooking the river and feature original (16th century) stone sink dressing table.

Bed 2 16.5 m sq

Oak parquet floor, window to balcony and ensuite shower room with sink and wc.

Bed 3 28.5 m sq

Feature glass fronted bedroom with doors to balcony, parquet floor and en-suite shower room with sink and wc.

Utility/laundry Room 19 m sq
Access via courtyard housing oil storage tank and boiler servicing both houses for central heating and hot water (separate controls for each property). Double sink, window and plumbing for two washing machines.

Courtyard 100 m sq
Gravelled courtyard with original farmhouse gates leading to the street. External stairway giving access to balconies.

Barn 120 m sq
Huge, open fronted, gravel floored barn with access gate to terrace and garden.

Garden 400 + 27.5 m sq
Raised sun terrace (27.5 m sq) with stone steps to garden. Laid to lawn with pergola walkway, rockeries and central shrubbery.

B&B

The contents of the B&B (including kitchen appliances, crockery, all furniture, bed linen, towels etc.) are included in the sale in order that the business can be continued on an uninterrupted basis. The B&B which is fitted out to a high standard was opened in 2004 and has a large and varied customer base, many visiting on a regular basis. All advertising will be left in place and the visitor’s book is available at viewings.

Ground Floor
Tiled throughout. All rooms have one exposed stone wall and exposed beams.

Entrance Hall 7.5m sq
Entrance via double doors from courtyard, stairs to first floor and opening onto kitchen. Linen storage cupboard.

Kitchen 26 m sq

Fully fitted kitchen with cooker, refrigerator, microwave and extensive range of crockery, pots and pans etc. Patio doors to terrace and garden.

Bedroom 1 26.5 + 9.5 m sq
Large family bedroom with window to garden. Double bed, sofa bed, easy chairs and wardrobe. En suite shower room with sink and wc (9.5 m sq)

1st. Floor

Bedroom 2 20.5 + 7 + 5.5 m sq
Double and single beds, fitted wardrobes dressing table and easy chairs. En-suite shower room with sink and wc (7m sq) with door leading to store room with cot, camp beds etc. (5.5 m sq)

Bedroom 3 20.5 + 4.5 m sq
Double, fitted wardrobes dressing table and easy chairs. En-suite shower room with sink and wc (4.5 m sq)

All roofs, guttering, electrics and plumbing, boiler, central heating and double glazing are new. Beams throughout have been professionally treated for woodworm etc. with a ten-year guarantee. There is also a high capacity water purifier.

LOCATION
Located on the banks of the river Charente in a quiet cul de sac in the village of Verteuil sur Charente, 40 km north of Angouleme. The market town of Ruffec is 5km to the north and the main RN10 only 5 minutes away.

Verteuil sur Charente (population ca 850) is one of the most picturesque villages in the area with its’ imposing chateau, mills and the beautiful river Charente. The village has a wide variety of amenities including bars, restaurants, bakers, butchers, general store, pharmacy and attracts many tourists.