Charming Charentaise gîte, 286 m², pool, 6 beds – Poitou-Charentes

Charming Charentaise longère in absolute tranquillity

Les Saules, an authentic Charentaise longère built in traditional limestone, offers 286 m² of habitable space set within 10,600 m² (2.6 acres) of grounds. Located at the edge of the hamlet of Bonnezac, this property enjoys complete peace and quiet with open views over the surrounding countryside, whilst remaining close to local amenities. It features a 10 × 5 m swimming pool and an independent barn of approximately 100 m² with mezzanine.

6 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms · 286 m² habitable · 1.06 hectares · with pool

Location & access

The hamlet of Bonnezac sits on the border between Vienne and Charente departments, in unspoilt countryside. The village of Chatain is less than 2 km away. The medieval town of Charroux, with its 11th-century tower and Benedictine abbey ruins, offers shops, primary and secondary schools, bar, post office and place of worship. The towns of Civray, Ruffec and Confolens provide supermarkets, hardware stores, municipal swimming pool and hospital. Poitiers, Angoulême, Niort and Limoges are all accessible within approximately one hour's drive; Poitiers and Limoges have international airports.

Interior

The main house offers generous, light-filled accommodation:

• Kitchen/dining room 5.88 × 5.71 m: fitted kitchen with worktop, composite sink, gas/electric range cooker, space and plumbing for dishwasher, two pantries with additional storage, front-facing windows
• Cosy sitting room 3.64 × 4.01 m: reception room with front-facing window
• First-floor sitting room 5.86 × 5.53 m: spacious room with two front-facing windows, side door opening onto Juliet balcony, fireplace with wood-burning insert, terracotta floor tiles, exposed stonework and wooden mantelpiece, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams
• Bedroom 1 (ground floor) 5.84 × 2.63 m: double bedroom with side and rear windows, side door opening onto Juliet balcony, adjoining bathroom with Jack and Jill access
• Bedroom 2: 5.62 × 3.78 m
• 4 further generous double bedrooms
• 5 bathrooms in total
• 2 kitchens and 4 reception rooms

Exterior

The grounds encompass approximately 10,600 m² (2.6 acres) surrounding the property, enhanced by a bespoke 10 × 5 m swimming pool. An independent barn/double garage of approximately 100 m² with mezzanine and rear lean-to complete the ensemble. The garden is a true paradise for birdwatchers, welcoming over 100 bird species.

Technical features

• Substantial external and internal works completed over the past 5 years: roofing, guttering, drainage systems, electrics brought up to standard, new bathrooms

Key points

• All-inclusive price including furnishings, no agency fees
• Independent barn and 10 × 5 m swimming pool
• Peaceful rural location with open countryside views
• 286 m² habitable space and 2.6 acres of gardens and grounds
• All furnishings included in the sale