Beautiful stone barn with views over a small valley in the heart of the idyllic French countryside. Set in a tranquil small hamlet this charming property is ideally located in La Charente Maritime on the border of the Dordogne, Gironde and Charente.

This partly converted barn has full planning consent established by a registered architect for a large luxury four bedroom family home over 500 square metres and benefits from over an acre of land including lawn, meadow, a stream and a pond. The property is offered with amendments to the planning permission if required.

Accommodation

Currently this unique property is designed as a large modern multi-level open plan living space with a mezzanine lounge area, formal dining area and large kitchen/breakfast room, all of which is flooded with light from the large double height window in place of the barn doors. The master suite will have a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, with patio doors that open on to a private terrace overlooking the meadow and the valley. Behind the master suite will be the rest of the bedrooms, all of which are generous double rooms, with a large family bathroom. The property is likely to be worth in excess of 350k euros on completion.

The main roof has been restored with new carpentry and the beautiful charente tiles typical of the region have been renovated. The property has water and electricity supplies already connected and has a septic tank installed.

New concrete flooring with a damp-proof membrane has recently been constructed and groundwater drainage installed. The hard work has been done without compromising the ability for the fortunate purchaser to mould and shape the fit-out to their own individual tastes.

The Area

Despite its peaceful and seemingly isolated outlook, local amenities are not far away with the local boulangerie only a few minutes cycle, or bread and milk can be delivered to your door.

The typically French town of Montguyon with its historic castle is just 10 minutes drive and has a large supermarket and local town amenities such as a post office, chemist and restaurants.

The picturesque and ancient town of Aubeterre is a further 15 minutes away and has a dynamic international community and excellent restaurants set around the charming town square.

Further afield but within an hour's drive are Bordeaux, St Emilion and Cognac with the famous coastal resorts of Cap Feret, Arcachon, Lacanau and Royan just 90 minutes away.

For cheap and easy access from the UK, Bordeaux and Bergerac airports are both just over an hour's drive away.