Poitou-Charentes, Deux-Sèvres, St-Coutant, France

This detached character 4/5 bed home combines has been lovingly restored and improved by its current owners combining period charm with modern comfort. Sitting in a generous 2,012 m² plot with sweeping countryside views it is located in a peaceful hamlet yet with a few minutes drive of the vibrant market town of Lezay.

Approached from the hamlet lane through imposing metal gates on a large gravelled courtyard, the property was Built around 1900 and was originally two elegant homes for the school masters at the nearby former village school. It still retains much its original character including original floors doors and staircases whilst benefiting from major updates. The ground floor features a welcoming living space with open-plan fitted kitchen and dining area, opening onto the courtyard, perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is also a large bathroom with whirlpool bath, a utility room, WC, and a versatile reception room (currently used as a ground floor bedroom) which in turn leads to a bright workshop with garden access. Upstairs are four light-filled bedrooms, two with anti-rooms which offer scope to add further bathrooms – one of which is already partly installed.

The outbuildings on each end of the house add real value: at one end, an attached barn with a large high-ceiling room above (formerly the Mairie office) which would make a great studio or crafting room, on the other, a modern workshop with insulated roof,. Outside across the courtyard a recently construct large carport with pitched roof has 4,5Kw of solar panels generating electricity for use and income from sale back to the grid

Outside, the enclosed garden offers views across open countryside, with fruit trees, palms, potager and a number of seating and entertaining areas. Two gated entrances provide easy access from both front and rear and teh property also benefits from a well.

The property was entirely re-roofed in 2016 and other improvements include , new plumbing and electrics (with three-phase supply), reversible air source heat pumps for heating and cooling, a recent fosse and fibre internet

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a n elegant, updated character home offering space, flexibility and great value for money. Early viewing is highly recommended.