NANTEUIL EN VALLEE, Charente 16700

This magnificent detached character house is absolutely superb. It has extensive gardens, a second detached house to renovate and a huge detached stone barn. It has a lot of charm and character, including exposed stone walls, beautiful beams, beautiful parquet floors and tiled floors etc. The location of the property is exceptional, with magnificent views, and it is only about 1km from Nanteuil-en-Vallée, considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. The main house comprises an entrance with stone slab flooring, a very spacious living room with a magnificent open fireplace, as well as a corner bar with custom-made wooden cupboards. Large patio doors give access to the terrace. There is also a dining room with open fireplace and patio doors to the terrace, a toilet and a large family kitchen/dining room with its own fireplace with rotisserie. A door also gives access to the terrace, which has great views of the beautiful garden and is perfect for alfresco dining. Two independent staircases lead to the first floor. On one side are two double bedrooms, one of which has a shower room with private WC and the other has a bathroom with separate shower and WC. There is also an office with large fitted wardrobes. On the other side of the house, on the first floor, are two further double bedrooms as well as a family shower room with WC. All bedrooms enjoy beautiful views of the garden and have plenty of storage space. The main house benefits from central heating, aluminium double glazed windows, two large underground water storage tanks, and all work carried out in the property has been carried out by local craftsmen. A barn/large room is attached to the house. It offers excellent storage space and could possibly be converted into additional living space, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions. There is also a boiler room housing the oil fired central heating system as well as a wine cellar. There is also a magnificent working bread oven. The property is accessed via a gravelled driveway with gates, leading to a large courtyard also gravelled with plenty of off-street parking. To the rear of the plot is another characterful detached house, which has recently benefited from a re-roofing and has PVC double glazed windows on the ground floor. This property is totally self-contained, with its own access and adjoining grounds. It could therefore make an excellent dwelling or possibly be operated as a guest house or gîte. On the ground floor are two large rooms with lots of character, each with a fireplace, as well as another room to the rear with a staircase leading to the attic. This property also has an adjoining garden and a very large barn with wide gates, allowing for several vehicles to be parked. Despite its exceptional privacy, this magnificent property is only a few minutes from the village of Nanteuil-en-Vallée, which has local shops, cafes, restaurants, a school, a pharmacy and a doctor's office. The large town of Ruffec is about 12 minutes away by car and has a train station. The city of Limoges and its airport can be reached in less than 45 minutes, with direct flights to the UK.