Set in a commanding position, this impressive 200 hundred years old Maison de Maître (Masters House), offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a character property of rare scale and authenticity, surrounded by approximately 2.5 hectares of land with superb countryside views. Habitable in its current condition, the house presents significant potential for enhancement through renovation, allowing its original elegance and prestige to be fully restored. The property an extensive outbuildings/old houses which offer immense scope for creating gites/guest houses if required. The entrance opens into a remarkable spacious entrance hall immediately conveying the grandeur of the property through its high ceilings, generous proportions and sense of space. To the left, this hall leads to an ensuite bedroom with a private shower room, a warm and inviting dining room with the original stone flooring, and a kitchen with French windows opening onto the rear garden, complemented by an adjoining pantry/storeroom. To the right, the hall serves a second kitchen with pantry, a large sitting room, a shower room and a boiler room, offering excellent scope for reconfiguration, including the possibility of creating independent accommodation. A handsome staircase leads to the first floor, where a large landing distributes the accommodation. To one side are four bedrooms, three of which benefit from ensuite facilities, making this level ideal for family living or guest accommodation. To the other side are two further bedrooms, one providing access to a convertible attic space, subject to the relevant permissions, offering additional development potential. The second floor comprises a substantial attic, presenting further opportunities for conversion according to individual projects. The central heating is supplied by a dualfuel boiler operating on oil and wood. The house has been reroofed and has a septic system which conformed to the current regulations when it was inspected in 2025. The front of the property is arranged around an internal courtyard that gives access to an extensive range of outbuildings. These include workshops, an outbuilding with a traditional bread oven, another with a loft, stables, a hangar and several large barns. Together, they offer exceptional versatility for storage, leisure or professional use. To the rear of the house, the garden is enhanced by a charming pigeonnier, adding to the character of this amazing estate. The land extends to approximately 2.5 hectares. Set in a peaceful and unspoilt environment, this rare property will appeal to those seeking space, tranquillity and a project of genuine substance. A Maison de Maître of great charm and promise, ready to be reimagined and brought back to its former glory in a privileged rural setting. The property is just a few minutes from NanteuilenVallée and Ruffec which together offer an attractive balance of charming rural living and practical connectivity, ideal for property buyers seeking both tranquillity and accessibility. NanteuilenVallée is a picturesque Petite Cité de Caractère® in the Charente, celebrated for its historic abbey, traditional stone architecture and scenic setting on the Argentor River, with local amenities and countryside charm at its heart. The nearest rail services are available at Ruffec (approximately 11 km from NanteuilenVallée), where TER trains connect to Angoulême, Poitiers and further destinations, and with highspeed services reachable via connecting lines, making larger cities and Paris accessible by rail. Ruffec itself is a wellpositioned market town on the N10 corridor between Angoulême and Poitiers, offering a broader range of shops, services and transport options.
