Chef-Boutonne, Poitou-Charentes, 79190, France

Exceptional 9-Bedroom Property with Established Gite Business and Outstanding Potential
Situated in the southern Deux-Sevres countryside, within easy reach of shops, services, transport links, and local market towns, this impressive 9-bedroom property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious character home with a thriving business already in place.
Established in early 2024, the current owners have successfully developed a profitable year-round gite and guest accommodation business, creating an attractive income stream that can be seamlessly continued by new owners.
Offering approximately 400m2 of habitable space, the property provides exceptional flexibility. The accommodation can comfortably operate with either 4 or 6 guest letting rooms, all benefiting from private en-suite bathrooms. A magnificent reception room creates a warm and inviting space for guests to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of this charming home.
Outside, the lifestyle appeal continues with a heated swimming pool, a converted outbuilding now serving as a stylish bar area, and an attractive summer house.
For buyers not seeking a commercial venture, the property would equally suit a substantial family residence, with guest accommodation, or even two-family occupation.
The property also presents opportunities for a wide range of business or creative projects. Attached to the house is a substantial two-storey barn/garage along with a large workshop, offering excellent potential for studios, artisan workshops, storage, hobby space, or further development (subject to permissions).
The village itself offers a cafe/bar and primary school, while the nearby market towns of Chef-Boutonne and Sauze-Vaussais provide weekly markets, supermarkets, restaurants, and medical facilities. Two railway stations are located within 25 minutes, and Poitiers Airport can be reached in under an hour.
The property is fully enclosed to both the front and rear, and the rear garden includes a discreet separation screen, allowing owners and guests to each enjoy private outdoor areas when required.
Additional benefits include double glazing throughout, pellet burner heating systems, and an excellent energy-efficiency rating,
This is a lovely property with a lot of versatility. The combination of established income potential, flexible accommodation, and lifestyle makes it particularly attractive for buyers looking to relocate to rural France and, if so desired, to pursue a business opportunity
In detail it comprises :-
MAIN HOUSE
GROUND FLOOR :
Entrance hall (3m2) Flagstone floor.
Superb fitted and equipped dining-kitchen (50m2). Tiled floor, beams, exposed stone, chimney with a pellet burner. The kitchen is equipped with a gas hob and an extractor hood, and has plumbing for a washing machine. A glazed door provides access to the rear garden and pool area..
Beautiful lounge (68m2) Flagstone floor, beams and exposed stone walls. Fireplace with a pellet burner. Main staircase, access to the cellar and to the barn/garage
Rear hallway and wc
Corridor (4m2) with a storage area, linking the main house to the gite
UPSTAIRS
Bedroom (13.5m2)
Bedroom (16m2)
Bedroom (18m2)
Superb new bathroom (10m2) with a bath, vanity unit, shower and wc
Bedroom/letting room with en-suite bathroom (15m2 overall)
Bedroom/letting room with en-suite bathroom (16m2 overall)
Large walk-in storage room, used for bedding etc for the gite
GITE (sold furnished and equipped)
GROUND FLOOR
Stunning reception room (65m2) with full height ceiling and beams, huge bay windows, tiled floor, and 2 staircases. Access to the cellar
Fitted and equipped kitchen (12m2) (washing machine, cooker, dishwasher and tumble drier)
WC (1.5m2)
Bedroom with en-suite bathroom (24m2 overall). The bathroom comprises a bath, Italian shower, handbasin and wc
UPSTAIRS
Bedroom with an en-suite bathroom (13m2 overall)
Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom (12.5m2 overall
Bedroom with an en-suite bathroom (15m2 overall)
(All these bathrooms are identical, comprising a bath, handbasin and wc)
EXTERIOR
Large courtyard with 2 entrances and space for parking several vehicles
Bar (35m2) with a flagstone floor and kitchen area
Patio area for outdoor dining
Barn/garage (approx. 145m2) with a staircase to the first floor/attic space (approx. 130m2)
Workshop (approx. 84m2)
To the rear of the property :-
Private mature enclosed garden
Above ground heated pool (10m x 4.5m) which has been half-buried and is surrounded by a decking area with a lovely wisteria
Summer house (18m2)
Wooden garden shed
Outbuilding/storage room
Chicken run