Character stone house, 5 beds + independent gîte, Charente-Maritime

Stone property with main house and rental gîte

Discover this magnificent stone property comprising a five-bedroom main house and an elegant one-bedroom gîte of recent construction. Situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting, this characterful residence offers immediate rental income or the opportunity to establish a charming guest house. The local shop is within walking distance, and the region offers beautiful countryside walks.

6 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · 206 m² of living space · 1,056 m² of land

Inside the main house

The main house has been extensively renovated, with only minor finishing touches remaining, allowing the new owner to personalise the final details. It features superb stone walls and exposed beams throughout.

Ground floor:

• Functional galley-style kitchen
• Large multipurpose room with attractive stone fireplace, suitable as formal lounge, large dining room or second kitchen as required
• Spacious lounge/dining room with wood-burning stove and mezzanine above, overlooking the enclosed gravelled rear garden
• Two spacious bedrooms (one currently used as an office)
• Utility room and separate WC with potential to easily add a shower

First floor:

• Mezzanine overlooking the lounge and dining room
• Bedroom 1 with ensuite bathroom and WC
• Bedroom 2 with ensuite bathroom and WC
• Potential master suite (bedroom 3) with bathroom featuring walk-in shower and large dressing room

The income-generating gîte

A modern and elegant one-bedroom gîte is ideally situated in the rear garden, offering complete privacy from the main house. On the ground floor, an open-plan living space comprises lounge, dining area and kitchen. Upstairs, a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and WC. The private exterior includes a charming courtyard with barbecue area.

Outside

The property offers significant development potential and storage space. Large barn 1: spacious two-storey structure with potential for conversion into a second gîte (subject to planning permission). Barn/garage: vast building to the rear of the house, currently used for wood storage.

Front garden: private gravelled courtyard with parking. Rear garden: enclosed gravelled space accessible via double gates. Established vegetable garden with fruit trees.

Key features

• Character stone house with exposed beams
• Independent modern gîte generating rental income
• Ideal configuration for guest house operation
• All bedrooms upstairs with ensuite bathrooms
• Barns offering further conversion potential
• Shops within walking distance
• Peaceful setting with beautiful countryside walks