Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Écuras, France

A lovely old stone house that has been thoughtfully renovated to create a lovely mix of the old (wooden floorboards and oak beams) and the new (double glazing, insulation and skylights).

The ground floor has been transformed into a large open plan space (47m²) with a fully equipped kitchen at one end, a pellet burner against the back wall and a lounge at the other end.

The middle space lends itself perfectly as a dining room with views over the front and rear of the property. Large windows let in plenty of natural light and wooden floorboards add warmth. A modest cellar under the house is accessed from the rear garden - perfect for that wine collection.

The first floor has a landing (5m²) which leads to two bedrooms (15m² & 12m²). Windows give both rooms a bright feel and the master also has skylights. The bathroom (3m²) is shared between the two bedrooms and has a walk-in shower, bath, washbasin and WC - the space has certainly been used well.

Outside, there is a small front garden with a raised seating area and wooden decking and a larger garden behind the house. The large terrace is what remains of a large barn and has been renovated to provide a covered seating area with views over the surrounding countryside. At one end, there is a lovely old bread oven that can still be used and a space that could easily be transformed into a summer kitchen. Where the barn previously stood is designated as constructible so there is the option to construct a new house/ building.

A beautifully renovated property in a quiet location - ideal as a lock up and leave property.