Elegant slate-roofed maison de maître with pool

Charente 16, Poitou-Charentes

€449,440

Agency Fees Included? Yes

Property details

Ref:

CIC1825

Property type:

Maison de Maitre

Location:

In a Cognac hamlet, nr Châteauneuf-sur-Charente

Region:

Poitou-Charentes

Département:

Charente 16

Habitable Space:

230 m²

Summary

This impressive stone-built house has a delightful courtyard garden with outbuildings and a pool.

Property description

The main entrance gates open to the large courtyard. The house is approached via a short flight of steps that leads to a raised terrace that runs across the front.

House

Ground floor

The front door opens into a good-sized hall (16m2) which features a tiled floor and elm staircase. A door to the back opens to the rear garden and pool.

To the left of the hall is the kitchen / dining room (31 sq m) with island unit, fireplace, wooden floor and a range of fitted cupboards. To the far side a door opens to the utility room (9 sq m) - this has a door back out to the front terrace.

To the right of the entrance hall is the sitting room (31 sq m) - this bright and airy room has a wooden floor, fireplace and panelled walls.

A door under the stairs gives access to the cellar - this is under the whole of the house and houses the new oil-fired central heating boiler. There is also a door that leads out to the courtyard.

First floor

A beautiful, traditional wooden staircase (open to the second floor) rises from the entrance hall to the first floor landing. To the left a door opens to the dual-aspect master bedroom (31 sq m) with wooden floor, exposed beam ceiling and stone fireplace.

To the right of the landing a door opens to another bedroom (15 sq m) with wooden floor, marble fireplace and an exposed beam ceiling. Also off the landing are a huge bathroom (11 sq m) and a shower room (4.5 sq m).

Second floor

The stairs continue up to the second floor landing off which are two bedrooms (33 sq m each) with the impressive roof structure exposed. Also off the landing is a bathroom (7 sq m).

Pool area

The walled garden behind the house contains the 10 x 5 m swimming pool - it is surrounded by a terrace and well-stocked flowerbeds. There is also a small outbuilding that houses the pool equipment and the tank for the heating oil.

Courtyard garden

In front of the house is the courtyard garden - this is laid mainly to gravel with two lawned areas, a charming covered dining area with built-in barbeque and outbuildings. There is also a well that has a pump. To one side of the courtyard is a large barn that would (subject to permission) be suitable for conversion into additional accommodation.

At the end of the courtyard is a large barn that is currently used for garaging (room for plenty of cars) - this has a separate access out to the road. A further small outbuilding (former distillery) is a useful storage area.

This is a rare property in a great location - it is also within easy walking distance of a bar/restaurant.

Fast Facts

Heating system: Oil-fired central heating
Sanitation system: Septic tank (new system currently being installed)
Nearest shop: 5km
Nearest Bar: 0.5km
Distance to town: Châteauneuf-sur-Charente 5km