Ruffec, Poitou-Charentes, 16700, France

Surrounded by lovely open fields with no immediate neighbours, yet just minutes from the market towns of Sauze Vaussais, Ruffec and Civray. Sympathetically restored, the house offers a wealth of original features, lots of stonework on display, exposed beams etc; it simply oozes character and charm throughout. It has an incredible 260m2 of living space + the gite and benefits from double glazing, oil fired central heating plus wood burners, a water softener and conforming drainage.
Main house: Entrance into the 9m2 stone tower, adjoining is a 7m2 utility room with WC, sink with storage space above. An impressive 32m2 dining room has a feature charentaise fireplace with wood burning fire, tiled floor, wooden staircase up to the mezzanine and part full height ceiling. Through a stone archway to a hall with the original bulls eye window + stone sink and a door to the rear garden. Spacious 35m2 lounge with large window and french doors opening to the side, a statement charentaise stone fireplace, 14kw wood burning fire, wooden floor and high ceiling with exposed beams. Kitchen/breakfast room of 26m2 with tiled floor, quality freestanding units, electric aga, microwave, electric oven, integrated appliances and a window overlooks the garden. Large pantry with fitted units and a sink, separate WC, hallway with fitted cupboards, double doors open to a double glazed 12m2 veranda with steps leading down to a basement exercise room.
1st floor - wooden floors throughout: Impressive 40m2 mezzanine with sitting area. A master bedroom of approx. 35m2, has double aspect windows and sumptuous en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe. 2 further spacious bedrooms of 19 + 14m2, the larger has a small balcony. The tiled family bathroom has a bath, large shower, WC, bidet and window to the front.
Gite 83m2: Bright + airy throughout it has an open plan living room with a fitted kitchen, stone fireplace, the wood burner could be re-connected, and reverse aircon/heat has been installed. Hallway to a tiled shower room with WC, 1 large bedroom of 19m2 with tiled floors and french doors open to a decked area. Mezzanine bedroom 16m2 with a door to a covered balcony overlooking the pool area and fields.
Heated swimming pool 12 x 6m (heat exchanger) with paved sun terrace that has fantastic views over the surrounding fields, a pergola, solar shower and a pump room houses the swimming pool equipment.
Outbuildings: Completely refurbished wooden hangar/wood store, 2 stables, arbri and a double garage with boiler area.
Beautiful well-maintained gardens surround the property, there is a grassy paddock and woodland with mown alleys to walk through. Stone walls to the front with a gravelled drive with electric gates, parking for several vehicles and a 2nd driveway to access the gite. All sent on 1.9ha's of land.

A rare opportunity to purchase an immaculate well-presented country property that does not disappoint.

HF Ref: 393921

Property Type: Stone House

Condition: Ready to move in

Property Setting: Country

Rooms: 11

Bedrooms: 4

Interior Size: 343m2

Land Size: 18855m2