Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Nanteuil-en-Vallée, France

This superb house has been completely renovated to a high standard, preserving its period features (exposed stone walls, beams, magnificent antique parquet floors, etc.) while offering every modern comfort. Ideally located within walking distance of shops, restaurants, cafes, a pharmacy, and other local amenities, the property offers a perfect balance between village charm and practicality. The house comprises an entrance hall leading to a large living/dining room with a stone fireplace/wood-burning stove and exposed stone walls. At the rear of the property, an extension overlooking the pretty courtyard garden houses a bright and spacious fitted kitchen/dining room, as well as a utility room. The ground floor also includes a double bedroom and a shower room with WC. Upstairs, there are three further bedrooms, all tastefully decorated, spacious, and full of charm and character. One of these has a separate dressing room, and the master bedroom enjoys a lovely view of the flower-filled courtyard garden. A significant feature of this property is the large adjoining stone barn, with wide doors providing parking for two vehicles. It also boasts an upper floor with high ceilings - a rare and exceptional asset for a house in the heart of this beautiful village. Outside, the property benefits from double gates opening onto a private, attractively landscaped, enclosed courtyard garden with its own spring and an above-ground swimming pool. The house has gas central heating, fiber optic internet, and is connected to the village's mains drainage system. Nanteuil-en-Vallée is situated in the heart of the Argentor Valley, with a magnificent 13th-century church and a remarkable Benedictine abbey. The local houses are built of beautiful Charentaise stone, giving the village a unique, picturesque charm. The village offers a range of shops, a café, a doctor, a pharmacy, a bar, two excellent restaurants, and a school. The house is less than 45 minutes from Limoges and Poitiers airports, with direct flights to the UK. A rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful stone house with private parking, an enclosed garden, and all the charm of an exceptional French village, with amenities just steps away. A viewing is highly recommended.