Charente farmhouse with two renovated gîtes and barn, Poitou-Charentes

Characterful rural estate, fully renovated with two gîtes and barn

Beautiful rural property comprising a spacious main house, two independent gîtes, a large barn and one hectare of gardens with countryside views. The entire estate has undergone careful renovation, combining period charm — stone walls, fireplaces, exposed beams — with modern comfort: double glazing and reversible air conditioning.

6 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms · 300 m² of living space · 1 hectare of land

Location & access

The property is situated in Rioux-Martin, Charente (Poitou-Charentes), in a peaceful setting. The nearby town of Chalais offers shops, bars, restaurants, supermarkets and a railway station with connections to Bordeaux and Angoulême.

Interior

The main house features bright, spacious rooms. It comprises an entrance porch, an equipped kitchen with decorative stone fireplace and dining area, a large sitting room with wood-burning stove and air conditioning, then on the first floor three bedrooms including one with ensuite shower room, and a family bathroom.

An internal door provides access to the first gîte, which comprises a kitchen, sitting room, utility space and stairs leading to a bedroom with shower room.

The second gîte features an open-plan living area with high ceilings, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Exterior

The garden of over one hectare offers views across the surrounding countryside. It includes fruit trees, a well and a chicken house. Several terraces allow you to enjoy both sun and shade. The estate also includes a barn/workshop of 256 m² and a storage shed.

Technical specifications

• Reversible air conditioning (main house)
• Wood-burning stove (main house)
• Double glazing
• EPC rating C – 124 kWh/m²/year · GHG rating A – 4 kg CO₂/m²/year (2026)
• Estimated annual energy cost: between €2,012 and €2,722

Key points

• Two independent gîtes ready for immediate rental income
• Complete renovation with no compromise on quality
• Barn/workshop of 256 m²
• Large one-hectare plot with fruit trees and well
• Open countryside views