Nanteuil-en-Vallee, Charente, France

Charming 3-bedroom stone cottage near Aubeterre-sur-Dronne with garden, summer kitchen and outbuilding with conversion potential. Full of character with wood burner and original features. Peaceful hamlet setting between two of the Charente's most sought-after villages.

Arranged over three levels, the property retains original features including exposed stonework, fireplace and staircase.  There is a total 130m2 habitable space.  Here's the current layout:

Ground floor:

Open plan sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove - 28.5m2

Galley-style kitchen - 14m2

First floor:

Master bedroom with roll-top bath & hearth - 21.2m2

Bedroom 2 - 10.4m2

Shower room - 5.2m2

Second floor

Bedroom 3 - 43.4m2

Outside:

The garden is a manageable size and has a number of planted areas and a wonderful outdoor living space.  There is a summer kitchen, raised veg beds, a shed and a 28m2 outbuilding with potential for conversion (subject to planning permission).

Location

The property is situated between Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Verteuil-sur-Charente, two of the most attractive villages in the Charente.  Nanteuil is a delightful medieval village has a couple of restaurants, grocers, boulangerie and a bar. The larger town of Ruffec with its twice-weekly market, is 15mins away.  

Trains run from Ruffec to Poitiers with onward connections to Paris, Strasbourg and Lille. The closest airport is at Poitiers, whilst Limoges, Bordeaux and La Rochelle are also within easy reach. The ferry port at St Malo is just over a 4hr drive. 

This area is known for its gentle countryside, vineyards and traditional stone villages, offering a relaxed pace of life. Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, listed among Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, is particularly popular for its riverside beach, cafés and summer events, while Verteuil-sur-Charente is known for its château and scenic setting along the river.

The region appeals to those seeking  lively fresh produce markets, outdoor activities and easy access to nearby towns providing all essential amenities.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Receptions: 1
Habitable space: 130m2
Plot size: 540m2 
Taxe foncière: €TBC
DPE rating: F
Heating: Electric radiators 
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  Discreet
Distance to shops: 5 mins
Distance to train station:  20mins
Distance to airport: 1hr

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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