Have you watched the video yet? - A truly wonderful and rare property on the market dating back to the 17th century and probably beyond. In fact, the property appears on an old Post route map of the 1600's. This gorgeous, former 'Relais de Poste' is in fantastic condition and has retained all its charm and character; old oak beams, beautiful stonework, and a delightful fairytale stone staircase to the first floor. Such is its wealth of character that a viewing is essential to fully appreciate its historic attributes.

Outside offers several seating areas depending if you are looking for sun or shade throughout the day and has mature gardens which are lovingly maintained by the current owners.

Plenty of parking including a shady car-port for 2 cars and a large stone barn that also has space for a couple of cars to park or indeed a camper van.

Situated in a small hamlet and within easy reach of Ruffec, Sauze Vaussais and Villefagnan.

- Ground floor:
Entrance (16m2): tiled floor, exposed beams
Living room (25m2): tiled floor, original fireplace with wood stove, exposed stones and beams, attic space above
Dining room (29m2): tiled floor, original fireplace, French window leading to the terrace. Wine store.
Fitted kitchen (20m2): tiled floor, exposed beams
Laundry room (10m2): parquet flooring, double sink
Useful storage mezzanine area with stairs to a 33m2 workshop leading to a 25m2 barn often used as a \'party room\'
Master Bedroom 1 (21m2); flagstone floor, exposed beams. Dressing Room (2m2) flagstone floor. Shower room (4m2); tiled floor, shower, toilet, sink; slabs
Office (12m2): flagstone floor, exposed beams
2nd entrance (2m2): flagstone floor leading to magnificent stone staircase

- 1st floor:
Library (16m2): parquet flooring, exposed beams, access to the attic stairs
Bedroom 2 (11m2) parquet floor; with private bathroom (6m2); tiled floor, toilet, bath, sink, shower
Bedroom 3 (29m2): parquet flooring, exposed beams
Bedroom 4 (16m2): parquet flooring, exposed beams, cupboard with hot water tank
Bathroom (5m2): tiled floor, bathtub, sink
WC (1m2): tiled floor

- Outside:
Four small storerooms
A well, ideal for watering plants in the summer
Cellar with current septic tank
Courtyard
Well maintained garden with views
Carport for two cars
Stone barn of 80m2.

The department of Charente is located in the centre-west of France and is part of the Poitou-Charentes region along with Deux Sèvres, Charente Maritime and the Vienne department.

Its name as is often the case comes from the river Charente which snakes through the department. Two local dialects are spoken in the area, Saintongeais in the west and Occitan to the east.

Charente is a thriving department for several reasons, Cognac production is one of the most interesting and profitable industries, the export level of approx. 95% is a success, the consumption in France being only 5% (some say they keep the best 5% in France!).

The department has many typical towns, Angouleme in the south east for example hosts an international festival that attracts hundreds of visitors and is not to be missed.

The region is popular with hikers, bikers and nature lovers who like to discover the woodlands, lakes and streams that are part of this amazing landscape.

We at Cle France specialise in Property for sale in France through our network of Agents and French Registered High Street Estate Agents. We have sold thousands of houses for sale in France over the years and have helped many find and buy their dream home in France.

We can also help you with everything to do with buying a house in France including getting a mortgage, organising currency exchange, renovation advice, property surveys, planning permission, French translation, opening a bank account and everything to do with French property sales.

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