VOULEME, Charente 86400

This charming, beautifully renovated character house enjoys a peaceful rural setting between the popular market towns of Ruffec and Civray. It is a particularly attractive choice for those looking for a spacious country house that also offers excellent potential to create additional accommodation spaces and/or develop a tourist activity. The property offers beautiful volumes and a versatile layout spread over two levels, complemented by a large attic offering the possibility of creating more living space, subject to the necessary permissions. The House The ground floor opens onto a welcoming entrance hall with a magnificent stone tile floor. To the rear is a stunning new kitchen, fully equipped, with built-in oven, microwave, hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. An independent utility room with built-in wardrobes completes this space. You will also find a living room full of character with fireplace and stone slab flooring, an elegant dining room, as well as a particularly spacious second living room with fireplace and wood stove, and a WC. The ground floor also has a magnificent large bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC, just finished. Another room remains to be fitted out and could become a superb additional bedroom; it already has its own shower room with WC. Upstairs, a magnificent landing offers a particularly pleasant additional space, which can be set up as an office or a peaceful reading area. The first floor has a master suite with a large double bedroom, a dressing room and an en-suite shower room with WC. A further double bedroom as well as an additional shower room with WC complete this level. At the end of the first floor hallway, a large attic with independent access offers considerable development potential. Subject to the necessary planning permissions, this space could be transformed into additional bedrooms or independent guest accommodation. Outbuildings and Exteriors The property benefits from a large attached barn with great potential to create a workshop, as well as a cellar and space that can easily be used as a garage. Outside, the enclosed courtyard offers a pleasant and unspoilt setting. It includes a large shed, ideal for storage, vehicle parking or for a future development project. A covered terrace, perfect for alfresco dining, as well as several useful outbuildings offering plenty of storage space and additional potential complete the exteriors. The property is connected to mains drainage, benefits from double glazing and fibre optics, further adding to its comfort and practicality. The current owners have undertaken extensive renovation work with great taste, perfectly showcasing the property's generous volumes, character features, numerous outbuildings and versatile layout. The whole offers a rare combination of comfortable and elegant family living and real commercial potential. This property could be a superb main residence, a spacious and authentic holiday home or, subject to the necessary permissions, an attractive B&B, gîte or tourist project. The current layout, combined with the attic with independent access and the numerous outbuildings, offers many opportunities for future owners to develop the property according to their needs and plans. Both Ruffec and Civray offer a wide range of amenities, shops, restaurants and services, as well as popular weekly markets. Situated on the banks of the Charente River, Civray is particularly attractive for its riverside walks, remarkable Romanesque architecture and peaceful atmosphere. The surrounding countryside is ideal for hiking, cycling and exploring the beautiful landscapes of Poitou-Charentes. The area is also particularly popular with visitors, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling and activities on the banks of the Charente, as well as a rich heritage of historic villages and many attractions. Nearby, Charroux has the Petite Cité de Caractère label, while sites such as the Vallée des Singes and Le Cormenier are popular dest