In a Small Hamlet Opposite the Swimming Lake, 1k Walk to Villefagnan, 10k to Town of Ruffec with a Good Array of Shops

Property Description

Summary
A couple of large (200sq m of floorspace) stone buildings on a beautiful site, set in a landscape of fields and trees , the swimming lake less than 5 minutes walk away with a man made beach , summertime life guard and cafe, musical and sporting events. The property has the potential to be whatever your imagination can create.
A wonderful opportunity for anyone with imagination, flair, and perseverance, and probably also helpful to be a dreamer, an optimist and slightly crazy. We have owned this property for two decades and while we failed to achieve our plans (largely due to our son and partner emigrating to OZ,) we have enjoyed the time and labour here, some disasters , a few triumphs, now reaching a point in life where we will be exhausted long before the potential of this site is. Yours to finish and enjoy.

Location
In the hamlet of Fondoume with a dozen houses ,opposite the lake, 1k south of Villefagnan with local shops a small twice weekly market, butchers, cafes, bars, bakers, hotel, in easy reach of Ruffec with supermarkets, town square, bars, cafes, restaurants, the River Charente with bathing and picnic spots. many scenic locations, pretty towns, within easy reach

Access
Midway between Poitiers and Angouleme, close to the N10 and the motorway network , Rail station at Ruffec with connections to high speed rail to Paris, Bordeaux and beyond. Atlantic coast at La Rochelle a little over an hours drive, C The River Charente wanders in lazy meanders, past Cognac, Jarnacand many smaller towns and villages and is reachable in many places within 15 mins drive.

Interior
The main habitable property consists of an open plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area(30msq) with a tiled floor and a wood burner, set in a large stone fireplace. Upstairs two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Exterior
Typical substantial stone built buildings probably date back well into the 19th c. We know that they have been used as cattle barns (stalls still visible in one)a manufacturing facility for barrels for the Cognac industry, there is what was once a pigsty, all built to last!!

Additional Details
We have had mains electricity, water , telephone lines, and a septic tank installed, there are two wells on site, various shaded seating areas and some welcome shade from the fruit tress!