Paizay-le-Chapt, Charente 79170

Situated in a peaceful French village, this exceptional character property offers a rare combination that is increasingly difficult to find: a beautifully renovated four-bedroom family home, an independent two-bedroom Maison d'Amis and extensive private grounds incorporating a magnificent 1,500m² lake. Renovated to a high standard, the property combines the character and charm expected of a traditional French home with spacious, comfortable and versatile accommodation. Yet it is the setting that truly sets this property apart ? despite being located within a village, the extensive grounds provide an extraordinary degree of space, privacy and tranquillity, with mature trees, woodland, open gardens and the beautiful lake creating a wonderfully natural environment. The main house is arranged over two floors and offers generous family accommodation. On the ground floor, an entrance hall leads into a welcoming living room with a feature fireplace and patio doors opening onto the garden terrace. There is a fitted kitchen and an impressive split-level dining room, providing an excellent space for entertaining and family gatherings. A large ground-floor bedroom, bathroom and separate WC with washbasin complete this level, making the house equally well suited to permanent family living or those looking for the convenience of single-level accommodation. Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to three further bedrooms, a shower room and separate WC. A convertible attic provides further potential to create additional accommodation, a home office, studio or leisure space, subject to any necessary permissions. The attached garage incorporates a useful utility area, with a mezzanine above providing valuable additional storage and further possibilities. A major attraction is the beautifully presented Maison d'Amis, which provides genuinely independent accommodation for family and friends. On the ground floor there is a large kitchen/dining room, a comfortable living room and a maintenance room. Upstairs, the landing leads to two bedrooms and a shower room with WC. The guest accommodation is ideal for extended family, visiting friends or those seeking additional flexibility, and could also lend itself to seasonal or holiday rental use, subject to any necessary permissions. The grounds are quite exceptional for a property situated within a village. Leading down from the main house house, they are mostly walled and include mature trees, open garden areas creating a secluded and peaceful setting. At the centre of this private landscape is the magnificent 1,500m² lake ? a truly special feature that gives the property an almost country-estate feel while retaining the convenience of village life. The lake and surrounding grounds provide an idyllic setting for enjoying the outdoors, entertaining, relaxing or simply watching the changing seasons and local wildlife. There is ample scope to develop the gardens further according to the new owner's vision, whether that be creating additional leisure areas, enhancing the existing landscaping or simply allowing the natural character of the grounds to take centre stage. Properties combining a substantial family home, independent guest accommodation and such extensive private grounds are exceptionally rare, and finding all three together within a village setting is particularly unusual. This is a property with genuine versatility and considerable lifestyle appeal: a beautifully renovated four-bedroom home, a separate two-bedroom Maison d'Amis, extensive mature and wooded grounds, an attached garage and, most importantly, a stunning private 1,500m² lake. A rare opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds ? the charm and convenience of French village life, combined with the space, privacy and natural beauty of a much larger rural property.