Old Farmhouse with Potential for a Gîte (Holiday Cottage)

Property Description

Ref. 12039369638 Situated in a prime, open location in the commune of Saint-Crépin, this attractive former farmhouse offers spacious rooms, great flexibility, and a plot of just over 9,000 m².

The main house retains many original features, including beautiful tiled floors, fireplaces, and spacious, well-proportioned rooms. It currently comprises five bedrooms, two of which are on the ground floor, making the property ideally suited for single-level living if desired.

One of the house's key advantages is its flexible layout. It can easily be divided into two independent living spaces. The ground floor could form a self-contained unit with a kitchen, a living/dining room, a shower room, and two bedrooms. The remainder of the house, spread over two floors, includes a separate living room, a kitchen/dining room, and three further bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms. This layout is ideal for a holiday rental project, multigenerational living, or for hosting family and friends.

In addition to the living space, the property benefits from substantial outbuildings. Two large, two-story stone barns are attached along the entire length of the house, complemented by a third, more modern barn nearby. Previously used for animals and then for storage, these buildings offer excellent potential for conversion into additional living quarters, workshops, or studios, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission.

The house overlooks the countryside and enjoys unobstructed views of the surrounding fields. At the front is a walled garden, while at the rear, a large covered terrace provides a shaded area perfect for enjoying an aperitif on warm summer evenings.

The property also includes a septic tank and a working well approximately 7 meters deep.

Saint-Crépin (17380) is a charming village in Charente-Maritime, offering peaceful countryside living close to major towns and the Atlantic coast. La Rochelle is approximately 52 km away (about a 50-minute drive), while Rochefort, with its shops, markets, and amenities, is just 22 km to the southwest. The towns of Tonnay-Boutonne and Surgères, less than 15 km away, offer schools, supermarkets, and train stations.

A rare opportunity to acquire a character property in a beautiful rural setting with excellent transport links.