Charente: a Beautifully Appointed Character Home with 3 Bedrooms and a Fully Self-Contained 1-Bedroom Annex, Ideally Loc…

Property Description

Charente: a Beautifully Appointed Character Home with 3 Bedrooms and a Fully Self-Contained 1-Bedroom Annex, Ideally Located Near the Historic Town of Confolens

This elegant three-bedroom home, rich in local heritage, was once the village cabinet-maker's workshop and enjoys a superb position in the heart of Abzac, just 12 minutes from the renowned market town of Confolens. Thoughtfully restored, it blends comfort with authentic character, making it an ideal family residence or a stylish rental opportunity. Several original workshop mechanisms have been carefully preserved and tastefully incorporated into the kitchen, adding a distinctive decorative feature. The owners have restored and furnished the property with exceptional care, honouring its history at every turn.
Main House:
The ground floor offers an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family space with a wood burner, original wooden staircase and an interconnecting door to the annex. Wide triple folding doors open onto a large terrace overlooking the landscaped gardens, pool and entertainment zone.
The first floor features a generously proportioned master bedroom with exposed beams, currently arranged as a craft studio, enjoying garden views and a full ensuite bathroom. A further large double bedroom with its own ensuite shower room, a compact laundry room and a discreet landing storage cupboard complete this level.
The second floor is arranged as a private suite, comprising a large double bedroom, a spacious shower room and a walk_in closet/dressing room.
Annex:
The annex can be accessed either internally via the interconnecting door or independently through its own private entrance, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living or as an income-generating holiday let opportunity.
The entrance hall leads to the first floor, the kitchen and the interconnecting door to the main house, and also includes a practical storage nook with access to the understairs cupboard.
Step into the bright, spacious and fully equipped kitchen, where there is ample room for a small dining table. A door opens onto a practical terrace and private gravelled courtyard garden, creating a perfect spot for alfresco dining. The kitchen also provides access to the annex's shower room/WC, along with an additional door into the large integral garage.
Wooden stairs rise to a bright and spacious living room, centred around a beautiful Art Deco style wood burner. A large, light-filled double bedroom with a seating area and a small walk-in closet, overlooking the garden, completes the annex.
Outside:
The mature, landscaped garden, with its raised flowerbeds, terraces and pool, offers a wonderfully versatile outdoor setting. Whether enjoying peaceful moments surrounded by nature, indulging a passion for gardening, or hosting family fun and poolside gatherings, the space adapts beautifully. The summer house, entertainment area and outdoor kitchen further enhance its appeal, creating an exceptional environment for relaxed living and effortless entertaining.
Additional Features:
The property benefits from two wood burners, with the oil-fired central heating system providing both heating via radiators and hot water. An additional immersion heater/cylinder can also supply hot water when required. The property further features double-glazed windows and is connected to mains drainage.
The picturesque village of Abzac enjoys a welcoming, multi-national community and is served by a convenient local superette, with a wider range of amenities, just a short drive away in the medieval town of Availles-Limouzine.
The vibrant city of Limoges, with its international airport, is a convenient 50-minute drive away.
The Charente boasts superb leisure options, from beautiful natural landscapes for outdoor activities to historic towns, vineyards and distilleries offering tastings of the region's finest produce.
(6.41 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)