Poitou-Charentes, Vienne, Genouillé, France

A37882KO86 - Tastefully renovated. to a high standard, this two bedroomed barn conversion stands off the road in a large garden with mature Yew trees for shade.

The large fitted kitchen/diner includes plenty of under-counter storage, cooker, induction hob and extractor fan. Double glass doors open onto the garde. There is plenty of space for a dining table. The compact shower room is also on the ground floor with shower cubicle, modern sink unit and wc.

From the kitchen, steps lead to the large lounge where the star of the show is the beautiful view out of the double glass doors to the garden and the countryside beyond including the medieval church spire. These doors benefit from and electric roller shutter.

This large modern space retains some original features on the ancient walls with pierre apparente. The floor is a hardwearing, easy to clean, modern wood effect laminate.

From the kitchen, the wooden staircase leads to the two bedrooms (11 m2 and 13 m2) both featuring exposed beams and ancient wooden floors.the larger room having a large window offering a panoramic view over the garden and surrounding countryside. Outside, the garden covers over 1300 square metres and has huge potential for development. The large original barn doors lead to a small storage space and there is also an independent storage. shed.

The tranquil commune of Genouille has around 500 inhabitants. Genouillé has a rich history, recognized by its population, whose name comes from a Gallo-Roman landowner named Gennulius. The discovery of numerous bifaces proves human presence as early as the Paleolithic period. Mineral mining and pottery production in the 19th century were the main activities of the village, which developed around the Pas-de-la-Mule fountain, discovered, according to legend, by Charlemagne. The Notre-Dame church, built in the 11th century and remodeled in the 18th and 19th centuries, retains a listed Romanesque sculpted façade of considerable interest. Interior renovations have unearthed 38 sculptures dating from the first third of the 12th century, which are of real interest.

In the Bois des Maisonnettes, a stele commemorates the creation of the Maquis Bayard during the Second World War. (Mairie de Genouille)

A short drive away is the busy market town of Civray with all shops, cafes, bars. commerce, doctors and twice weekly markets.