Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Courcôme, France

Located just minutes from the vibrant market town of Ruffec, this charming period house is offered exclusively by Selection Habitat. It enjoys a prime location in the heart of a picturesque and lively village, with amenities within easy walking distance. Tastefully renovated by the current owners, the property offers spacious, bright, and airy rooms, making it an ideal family home or an attractive holiday residence. The property has recently undergone extensive renovations, including double glazing, a new kitchen, two new bathrooms, and numerous decorative improvements. It also benefits from fiber optic internet and a compliant sanitation system. The ground floor comprises an elegant living room, furnished with high-quality finishes and featuring a wood-burning stove that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The generously proportioned, modern kitchen/dining room boasts a large central island, a butler sink, and ample built-in storage. On this level, there is also a separate laundry room and a comfortable TV lounge, offering ideal everyday functionality. Upstairs, the master bedroom exudes charm with its exposed stone wall. It boasts a superb en-suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower and a contemporary freestanding bathtub, as well as a spacious dressing room beyond the bathroom. Two further double bedrooms share a bathroom, providing comfortable accommodation for family and guests. A very large attic completes the upper floor and offers potential for further development as needed. An attached, integrated barn, currently used as a games room, adds great versatility. At the rear of the house are a summer kitchen and an additional shower room with WC, offering excellent possibilities with some minor updating. The interior of the house is both elegant and welcoming, combining period character with modern comforts. Outside, the gardens at the rear of the property are complemented by a large stone barn, two sheds, a garage, and several smaller outbuildings and storage areas. Ample parking is available, and the overall layout offers potential for further development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. The property as a whole is attractive and situated in a desirable location, very close to Ruffec. Ruffec is a lively and welcoming market town in the Charente department, highly regarded by both local residents and international buyers, thanks to its strong community spirit and quality infrastructure. The town is organized around an attractive historic center, with its cafes, restaurants, shops, and weekly market, which provide a vibrant atmosphere throughout the year. Renowned for its practicality as well as its charm, Ruffec has schools, medical services, supermarkets, and sports facilities, making it an ideal location for a primary residence or holiday home. The town also benefits from a train station with direct links to Angoulême and Poitiers, allowing easy access to the TGV network and connections to Paris and beyond.