Tranquil French Countryside Home with Barn, Workshop & Outdoor Kitchen – Ideal for Retirement or Holiday Escape

Property Description

Summary
A beautifully restored 3-bedroom country home with large barn, extensive gardens, and outbuildings, located in a peaceful hamlet near Luchapt, Vienne. Once three stone cottages, now thoughtfully converted into a spacious, characterful residence with over 2,500m² of land. Features include a large workshop/barn, outdoor kitchen area, pergola-covered patio, and mature fruit gardens. Set opposite a tranquil holistic retreat and surrounded by open countryside, this is the ideal property for peaceful retirement living or as a countryside holiday escape. Full of potential, charm, and privacy—offered at an attractive price for a quick sale.

Location
Situated in the commune of Luchapt, in the Vienne department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), the property is nestled in a small, quiet hamlet surrounded by open fields and farmland. The village of Luchapt is just 1.5km away, and larger towns such as L’Isle Jourdain (8km), Availles-Limouzine (15km), and Confolens (25km) offer supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies, and leisure activities. The house is ideally positioned for peace and tranquillity, while still being within easy reach of practical amenities. The nearby countryside is known for its beauty, wildlife, and calm rural lifestyle.

Access
The house is well connected for travel. Limoges Airport (60km) and Poitiers Airport (70km) are both approximately one hour away, each offering regular direct flights to and from the UK. The nearest train station is Lussac-les-Châteaux (30km), with onward connections to Poitiers and Limoges, both of which offer high-speed TGV rail links to Paris, Bordeaux, and even London (via Lille). Local roads are quiet and easy to navigate, making this an ideal base for both permanent living and holiday getaways.

Interior
The property offers around 188m² of habitable space over two floors and includes three double bedrooms, a large open-plan kitchen/dining area, a comfortable lounge with wood-burning stove, and modern fittings throughout. The home features double glazing, two wood burners for heating, and SolarVenti solar air panels to keep the house dry and fresh during long absences. The interior has been tastefully finished to a high standard, blending rustic character with modern comfort, and is ready to move-in.

Exterior
Outside, the property sits on over 2,500m² of private land, including mature gardens, fruit trees (apple, pear, vines), soft fruit bushes (blackberries, currants, blueberries, strawberries), raised vegetable beds, and a polytunnel. A large barn/workshop in excellent condition provides ample space for storage, DIY, or even conversion potential (subject to planning). A pergola-covered stone patio with BBQ and a part-converted outdoor kitchen in a separate outbuilding create a fantastic outdoor living and entertaining area. The property adjoins a small, quiet neighbouring house (semi-detached), but privacy is fully maintained with a solid boundary wall and completely separate access and layout.

Additional Details
Semi-detached to a small, quiet neighbouring home at the rear of the property (entirely independent, no impact on privacy)

Directly opposite a discreet holistic retreat (max 4–5 guests), enhancing the peaceful atmosphere

The house has not been lived in full-time for over a year: some parts of the garden are naturally overgrown, but photos reflect the full potential when maintained

Ideal as a retirement home, countryside retreat, or lifestyle change property

All main renovations completed since 2008, including roof, windows, and internal conversions

Currently listed at a price to encourage early interest