Poitou-Charentes, Charente, St-Simeux, France

A33086JR16 - Grand Charente Country Estate – Spacious House with Pool & Guest Annexe
Discover a rare opportunity in the heart of the Charente countryside: a beautifully renovated 275 m² family house, nestled on a generous 4,232 m² plot, just 5 minutes from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente. This large, characterful property includes 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a charming 2-bedroom guest annexe, making it ideal for both personal use and income generation.
Key Features:
Expansive Living Spaces: Large reception rooms create an open, welcoming flow — perfect for family life and entertaining.
Guest Accommodation: The independent annexe (2 bedrooms) offers flexibility — rent it as a gîte, welcome friends, or host long-term guests.
Outdoor Lifestyle: A recently installed swimming pool sits within the grounds, surrounded by mature landscaping and outdoor entertaining areas.
Character & Authenticity: Original period features have been lovingly preserved, blending charm with modern comfort.
Generous Grounds: Over 4,200 m² of land gives space for gardens, leisure, and potential expansion.
Great Location: Only a short drive to Châteauneuf-sur-Charente, with local amenities, historic sites, and riverside charm. The larger towns of Angoulême (~20 min) and Cognac are easily accessible.
Business Potential: With the guest annexe and ample land, there’s strong potential to develop a holiday rental business (gîte or chambres d’hôtes).
Practical Information:
Price: €599,960
Energy Costs: Estimated between €5,120 and €6,990/year (current energy consumption is high, but there is significant scope for eco-upgrades)
Plot Size: 4,232 m²
Why This Property Is Special:
This isn’t just a home — it's a strategic investment in lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a countryside base in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a high-end holiday rental property, or a legacy family home, this estate offers incredible versatility. The large garden, pool, and guest annexe make it perfect for both enjoyment and revenue.
Call to Action:
Arrange a viewing today to explore this Charente gem. Embrace the charm, tranquility, and potential of rural France.

The original house, now the guests accommodation was the original farmhouse to this extensive property dating back to the 1700's.
There is a wealth of original features in the house and because of its farming history, along with extensive barn areas too.
You approach the house through a huge Charentaise gated arch, a unique feature to this part of the world. There is a large courtyard with access to the rear of the house and the numerous barn areas.
On entering through the impressive arched gateway, to your right is the main house and the very recent and extremely attractive in-ground swimming pool on your left.
An old bread oven stands in the corner of the enclosed courtyard waiting to be brought back to life. Ideal for pizza!
There were a range of small buildings now converted into a a shaded seating area, ideal for outdoor dining and long, warm summer evenings.

This house is quite unusual as it has windows and doors on the north and south facing walls. Normally, windows and doors were never fitted to the cold north face. With the added benefit of double glazing throughout, the property is cooler in summer and cosy during the cooler months.
This gives the whole house a light airy feel.
The back door leads into a the main hall with the sitting room (30m2) off to one side. There is exposed stone wall and a beautiful original open fireplace.
On the other side is the large dining/kitchen (30m2). There is another fireplace with wood stove.
Off the kitchen is a laundry room/ boiler room with further storage and a downstairs loo.

There is also access to the nearest barn so further expansion can easily be affected and access to the guest accommodation from here although the main entrance to this is through a private courtyard.

Upstairs to the first landing are 2 bedrooms each 30m2 and a family bathroom and again to the top floor there are a further 2 bedrooms and another family bathroom. These rooms are particularly attractive as the exposed beams are on show.

The guest annexe has 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a dining kitchen. Ready for instant gite rental, if required.

The house and the guest area are centrally heated (oil). The house has been gradually renovated over the last 13 years and these renovations include,
new central heating, double glazing, excellent insulation, new roofs to all house areas, 2 fairly new septic tanks - one was installed about 11 years ago and the other 6 years ago.
The downstairs sitting room and kitchen have underfloor heating.

The garden is lovely. The large courtyard is at the rear and there is a beautiful walled garden to the front. The guest accommodation area has a large private courtyard and gated entrance. There are lawned areas and a separate orchard area. In total, just over 1 acre.

This is a wonderful house, rich in original features and a must to view