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3 beds, 1 bath. 115m² built, 1627m² plot.
Location: Lesterps, Charente, France

A rare opportunity to own a slice of French heaven at offers around €147k (£128k), plus notary fees. All other fees are included.

This charming 3-bed country pavilion farmhouse is nestled in the unspoiled Charente countryside, and provides the perfect getaway from it all... tranquility and privacy (as well as plenty of sunshine) are included at no extra cost. Rolling hills, woodland and stunning lakes make this an area of outstanding natural beauty, as well as providing excellent walking, fishing and landscape painting opportunities.

A large gated driveway with ample parking leads to the house which is south facing, with the living quarters conveniently built above a usable full-size ‘sous-sol’ basement featuring a garage, workshop and wine cellar (which could be converted into extra living accommodation if required). Internal stairs connect the basement level to the living quarters above. The property is ready to move into, and comes with indoor & outdoor furniture and other useful items (ride-on lawnmower, etc) included in the price.

The home features a large lounge with marble fireplace and patio doors leading to a balcony which overlooks the beautiful local countryside, an open kitchen diner, 3 bedrooms, and a full bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, as well as an over-bath shower, wash basin and bidet. The toilet is separate. An oil-fired boiler in the basement provides warm-air heating throughout for those colder winter months. The beautiful views through every window remind you that you’re in a very special place. Some cosmetic updating is necessary and would also boost value, hence this is already reflected in the sale price (and reasonable lower offers may be considered). This would be *ideal* as a permanent change of pace, a holiday home, or even as a savvy rental investment.

The ample garden boasts mature trees along its border for shade, lawns, a rockery and shrubs, and terraces to make the most of the sun and spectacular views - and the pièce-de-résistance is a large 10x5m swimming pool (with cover). Two friendly neighbours (French and English) live nearby. Mobile phone and internet reception are both good.

The charming little village of Lesterps is just 1.5km away and features a lovely restaurant and shop for that morning baguette, a boulangerie (bakery) and charcuterie (butcher), an 11th century church and a museum of local history. The nearest airports are Limoges (40 mins) and Poitier (60 mins). Slightly further away is the village of Brillac, which also has some amenities. The nearest town is Confolens, which is both stunningly picturesque and useful, with an array of shops, hotels, banks and restaurants. The beautiful town of St Junien is also not far away and provides two hospitals, large supermarkets, as well as more shops, bars and restaurants. There’s plenty to explore and do in the area, and the locals are warm and friendly.

Viewing is by appointment only.

Property tax: €570 per annum
Energy rating ‘E’ (279kwh)
Emissions rating ‘F’ (62kg)