Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Bonnes, France

A43845BEC16 - Character Property with Guest Cottage, Outbuildings and Private River Access – 3.4 acres

Set in a truly enchanting and secluded environment with no immediate neighbours, this charming former farmhouse offers a rare and peaceful lifestyle.

The 1.4-hectare plot (non-floodable) features a beautiful garden planted with a variety of fruit trees, as well as meadows and woodland. The land runs alongside the Dronne River and benefits from private access, perfect for enjoying the natural surroundings.

The property is divided into two separate parts: a main house and an independent two-bedroom guest cottage (gîte), offering excellent potential for hosting or generating rental income. The main house, more spacious, includes three bedrooms. Original features have been preserved throughout, giving the property charm, character, and authenticity.

Outside, several private and flower-filled terraces provide ideal spaces for relaxation in a peaceful, green setting.

Main House Details

The main house opens onto a large entrance hall of 24.05 m² leading to a bright living/dining room of 40.45 m² and a charming 17.65 m² kitchen. This area also includes a bedroom of 11 m² with a mezzanine (5 m²), a spacious bathroom with shower (12.65 m²), and a separate WC.

A second living area has a seperate entrance offers a large 47.40 m² living/dining room, a 10.25 m² bedroom with an en-suite shower room (3.90 m² with WC), and a mezzanine bedroom of 22.80 m².

Upstairs there is a bedroom of 17.30 m², a storage room with hot water tank (3.40 m²), and a large 35 m² bedroom with en-suite bathroom (10.85 m² with WC) and balcony overlooking the grounds leading down to the river.

Outbuildings and Potential

The property benefits from several outbuildings offering excellent development potential:

Workshop of 84 m² (double glazing)
Second workshop of 86.60 m² with a large mezzanine of 44.50 m²
Covered terrace of 73.50 m²
Three former pigsties (20 m²)

These spaces are ideal for a variety of uses, including business activity, additional guest accommodation, event spaces, or storage.

Location

The property is located just 2 minutes from the village of Saint-Aulaye, offering all amenities and a lovely riverside beach, and only 8 minutes from Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, officially listed among the most beautiful villages in France.
Chalais, with its SNCF train station, is just 12 km away, while Angoulême and Périgueux can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, and Bordeaux and Bergerac in around 1 hour 15 minutes.

Key Features
Exceptional, private setting with no neighbours
Private access to the river
Independent guest cottage
Numerous outbuildings
Strong commercial or tourism potential
Authentic charm and character

A rare opportunity, ideal for a lifestyle project in the countryside, a tourism business, or a character investment property.