Villebois-Lavalette, Charente

Reference: MLSM-T10296. Nestled in a peaceful hamlet just minutes from Villebois-Lavalette, this beautifully renovated manor house invites you to experience the charm of the rolling Charentaise countryside. Seamlessly blending modern luxury and high-end finishes with rustic character and breathtaking views, this exceptional property is sure to capture your heart. With potential for holiday rental income or transformation into a yoga retreat (subject to the necessary permissions), it offers both lifestyle and opportunity. The ground floor boasts a newly fitted American style kitchen, with central island and breakfast bar. Looking out over the views, there is a light and airy dining area, the perfect place for entertaining family, friends and guests alike. The property benefits from 2 living rooms, the larger of which has a grand fireplace. The second is currently used as a large but cosy snug, but could just as easily be another bedroom. Further on the ground floor you will find a large laundry/mud room, a bedroom with an ensuite shower room, another bedroom (currently used as an office) and a bathroom, not to mention the spacious and light-filled entrance hallway. The exceptional finish and character carry through to the first floor, accessed via the original staircase. This level features a generous master bedroom along with three additional bedroomsone currently serving as a luxurious dressing room and another as a home gym. A separate dressing room and a spacious bathroom complete the floor. The house is heated by a recently installed heat pump and is fully double glazed and insulated. To the front facade of the main house there is a terrace that runs along the entire frontage and leads to a fabulously spacious covered terrace with barbecue and working fireplace, perfect for alfresco dining. The heated salt water pool and terrace sit in a sunny corner of the enclosed private gardens. This stunning principal accommodation lends itself to a grand family residence or could quite easily be separated to form another gite or a chambres d'hotes if so desired (subject to any necessary permissions). Complementing the main residence is a separate one-bedroom guest house of approximately 100m, featuring a spacious open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area, along with a stylish and luxurious shower room. This space could also be adapted into a yoga studio, subject to the necessary permissions. With its own private covered terrace offering sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, it provides a truly luxurious and serene retreat. The property spans just under one hectare and includes a spacious barn of approximately 255m, offering potential for development. Full architectural plans are available, detailing a layout with a living/dining area, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and stairs leading to the first floor with space for three additional bedrooms. Additionally, a small outbuilding adjoins the main house, which could be converted into a compact gte, subject to the appropriate planning permissions. The roofs on the accomodation and the barn have been recently timbered and retiled. Just minutes by car to the town of Villebois Lavalette with fantastic local amenities, this beautiful property is not to be missed, so contact us today for more information or to arrange a tour.