Substantial Stone Property with Pool and Views Near Saintes

Property Description

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! Set back from the road and enjoying lovely views across the surrounding countryside, this substantial stone property combines character, space and flexibility in a sought-after location between Cognac and Saintes. Offering over 350m² of accommodation, six bedrooms, six bathrooms and a large swimming pool, it is equally suited as a generous family home, a hospitality business (subject to permissions) or a spacious holiday retreat.

Gates from the road open onto a driveway leading to the house and integral garage. The front door opens into a welcoming reception hall. To the left is the spacious kitchen/dining room with direct access to the garage, whilst to the right are the utility room with WC and a guest suite comprising a bedroom with garden access and a separate bathroom with WC.

At the rear of the hall, a couple of steps lead up to the bright double-aspect living room, with doors opening onto the pool terrace and raised terrace. From here, a door leads to the formal dining room, which in turn opens into a cosy sitting room. Beyond, a corridor serves two double bedrooms, each with its own shower room and WC, whilst stairs lead down to the garage.

Stairs from the reception hall rise to the first-floor landing, where there is a shower room with WC, an office/bedroom, a spacious guest room with dressing room and shower room with WC, and finally the impressive principal suite featuring a dressing room, shower room, separate WC and mezzanine office/snug.

To the front of the house is an established garden and terrace. To the side are the remains of an outbuilding, several fruit trees and a further raised terrace.

To the rear of the property, the large swimming pool terrace provides an ideal space for relaxing and entertaining. The 12m x 6m pool is complemented by a pool house with traditional bread oven, whilst beyond lie further gardens planted with fruit trees.

This delightful property offers a rare combination of space, versatility and convenience. Whether as a substantial family residence, a hospitality venture (subject to permissions) or a comfortable holiday home, it is superbly located just 9km from the centre of Saintes and 15 minutes from Cognac, with easy access to road and rail links and the Atlantic coast less than 45 minutes away.

Price including agency fees : 471 700 €
Price excluding agency fees : 445 000 €
Buyer commission, tax included: 6%