house for sale Ruffec, Charente

Exclusive An absolutely magnificent 17thcentury property, located in a very quiet part of town with views over the rooftops, yet only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. This property has recently undergone a complete renovation, including roofing, a superb spacious kitchen, double glazing and redecoration whilst maintaining the immense character of the property. On the ground floor, there is a large entrance hall, leading to a spacious living room with a fireplace/pellet stove and the original wood flooring is stunning. There is a second lounge/office (with French doors opening onto the beautiful rear courtyard) featuring the original builtin cupboard and a fireplace/woodburning stove. At the end of the hallway, you enter the dining room, which again has French doors out to the rear courtyard for al fresco dining, a beautiful flagstone floor, one of the property’s two staircases, and a pellet stove. Beyond the dining room is the very spacious contemporary kitchen/dining area, offering fantastic views over the surrounding countryside, along with a utility room, WC, and a goodsized office/library (which could also be used as a groundfloor bedroom). The property has two staircases, providing great flexibility if you decide to use part of the house as a B B (chambres d’hôtes). The firstfloor landing leads to four double bedrooms and a large, fitted dressing room. The bedrooms feature the original wooden flooring, all have high ceilings, and are bright, with superb views over the town and countryside. There is also a large family bathroom with bath, separate shower, and WC. Additionally, a shower room is shared between two of the bedrooms, and there are two separate WCs. The property benefits from double glazing, fibre internet, a conforming septic system and stunning views. Outside, the property offers two large outdoor spaces. At the front, there is a beautiful, mature enclosed garden, a large terrace, a garden shed, and gated parking providing offstreet parking. At the rear, there is a very pretty enclosed courtyard running the full length of the property, as well as a workshop/wood store. The property is located within walking distance of the pretty market town of Ruffec, which has many shops, cafés, restaurants, and a train station. It offers the best of both worlds — being in a peaceful and beautiful setting while still being able to walk into town. Viewing highly recommended.