Chalais, Charente, France

This converted stone barn is surprisingly spacious.  A 52m² sitting room, a 65m² open-plan kitchen and dining area and three bedrooms. With 1.5 acres of mature gardens with a private pool, outbuildings and fibre internet, it offers plenty of space both inside and out.

The property has been improved by the current owners and is in good condition, with scope for further updating if required. The main living spaces are particularly generous, and large windows in the kitchen/dining room bring the garden into view. Both main reception rooms benefit from reversible air conditioning.  There is a total 181m2 habitable space.  Here's the layout:

Ground floor

Sitting room 51.8m²

Living/dining/kitchen 65m²

Pantry 12.75m²

WC 2m²

The 51.8m² sitting room has a vaulted ceiling, giving the room a real sense of space. The 65m² kitchen and dining area is equally impressive, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the gardens and plenty of room for a large dining table and generous kitchen.

There is also a substantial pantry and WC on this level.

First floor

Principal bedroom 11.1m²

Bedroom 13.8m²

Bedroom 11.47m²

Landing 8.7m²

Bathroom/WC 5.6m²

Shower room/WC 6.72m²

The three bedrooms are arranged around the first-floor landing, with a family bathroom and separate shower room.

Outside

The house sits in 6,098m² of enclosed and established gardens, with mature trees and hedges providing privacy and a variety of spaces to enjoy.

A privately positioned in-ground swimming pool has a surrounding terrace, while the rest of the garden provides plenty of room for lawns, planting and outdoor activities.

Gated access from the lane leads to the garage and a collection of useful outbuildings, including a 28.56m² barn, 27.93m² garden shelter, 10.6m² storage room and 8.5m² workshop.

Location

The property is in a tiny hamlet close to Chalais and the popular village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne. Chalais provides everyday shops and services, while Aubeterre is known for its attractive village centre, restaurants and riverside setting.

The surrounding countryside is a mixture of fields, woodland and small villages, making this a practical base for enjoying rural Charente life while remaining within reach of larger towns such as Perigueux and Thiviers are well worth visiting.  Brantome, Bourdeilles and Saint Yrieix and Excidieul are also lovely places to visit nearby.  The airport at Limoges is just 1hr away and the ferry port at St Malo a 5 hour drive.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 181m2
Plot size: 6098m2 
Taxe foncière: €703 
DPE rating: E
Broadband: Yes
Heating: Air source heat pump / wood-burning stove
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  Close by
Distance to shops: 10 mins
Distance to ferry port:  5hrs (St Malo)
Distance to airport: 1hr (Limoges

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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