CHATAIN, Charente 86250

On the edge of a picturesque village is this magnificent four-bedroom mansion, superbly renovated and decorated with the utmost care. It has retained many of the original features, including an oak staircase, oak and stone slab floors, and a stone fireplace. The house is particularly bright and pleasant. On the ground floor you will find an entrance hall with a toilet and cloakroom area under the stairs, a large fitted kitchen/dining room with a wood burning stove, as well as a large living room with a fireplace fitted with an insert. On the first floor are two large bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a home office/hobby room, with its own en-suite shower room. The spacious family bathroom has a free-standing bath, sink and toilet. On the upper floor are two further large bedrooms. The house benefits from electric central heating and is connected to mains drainage. Outside, the property has a large barn/garage, a second barn with old stables, as well as several small stone outbuildings offering storage space. An independent workshop, built in stone, is accessed from the courtyard. The property also includes a stone maisonette dating from the eighteenth century, which offers great potential for renovation or conversion into a gîte. Very private, the property benefits from beautiful mature gardens, with a terrace and courtyard ideal for alfresco dining and socialising. The gardens also include stunning flower beds, landscaped borders and several fruit trees. The property is about a 10-minute drive from the charming and welcoming market town of Charroux, which offers all the amenities of everyday life: shops, bakery, café, restaurant, pharmacy and weekly market. The larger town of Civray can be reached in less than 20 minutes and offers many additional services and shops. The towns of Angoulême and Poitiers are also within easy reach, including TGV train stations, numerous shops and a varied cultural offering. Châtain is a small, peaceful rural village located in the south of the Vienne department, close to the border with the Charente department. Surrounded by rolling landscapes, fields, woodland and quiet country lanes, the area offers a peaceful and authentic setting, typical of south-west France. Combining the tranquillity of the countryside with convenient access to local amenities, this property has a particularly sought-after location and offers great views. It is ideal for those who wish to enjoy the charm and lifestyle of the French countryside while still being well connected to the surrounding towns. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and discover the full potential of this stunning property.