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Magnificent large period town house, with character features and mature garden

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This beautiful house really has to be seen to be appreciated - it is ideally situated within a short walk of the town centre but is totally private. It has been beautifully renovated while maintaining character features and provides a large comfortable home with mains gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

The house is built on the hillside overlooking the valley of the River Lien which flows into the Charente River outside of town so from its elevated position there are views towards the old quarter and its chateau.

The rear terrace outside the kitchen sits atop what is believed to have been a guard tower on the original town walls. From the terrace, lovely stone steps lead down to the garden which is walled and very private and has gated access from the road behind for extra parking if required
To the front, there is an archway with large wooden gates leading to a cobbled and parking area in front of and inside the old coach house. To one side is a covered dining area with a barbecue built into the old fireplace.
There are some small outbuildings for storage and on the level above these, the current owners have started converting a large space for extra living accommodation or for use as a studio.

The house has two entrance halls, one direct from the street and one from the parking area.
The property comprises in detail:

Main entrance hall- accessed through the original door - we're told over 300 years old. There are stairs leading down to two levels of cellars below with the first lower level being the original house kitchen. A beautiful wide curved staircase leads to the first floor from this end and on up to the attic and the former maid's room. There is a door into:
Lounge which has original floorboards and a pretty fireplace. Double doors then lead into:
Dining room - also with original floorboards and a fireplace and a door into the kitchen
Office - and with new floorboards. This room is believed to have been the serving pantry as there is an old door leading directly onto the staircase down to the former kitchen
Kitchen with fitted cupboards and having views over the garden. From this room you can directly access the paved terrace which is perfect as a dining area with its vines and climbing plants providing natural shade
Back entrance hall - 4m2 with the back staircase and door leading out to the parking area and covered terrace
Utility/shower room - 15m2 with shower, washbasin and a laundry area. Separate WC under the stairs

1st floor:
Landing and central corridor - 15m2 with exposed floorboards and providing access to all the rooms
Bedroom 1 15m2
Bedroom 2 - 20m2
Bedroom 3 - 24m2 with an adjoining nursery bedroom of 10m2
Through a door at the end of the corridor is bedroom 4 - 10m2
All the bedrooms have been renovated and designed in keeping with the character of a house of this age
Shower room - 22m² very impressive with double wash hand basins, shower and separate WC. From this room there is access to an annex of 21m2 which is part renovated to create further accommodation. There are French windows here leading out to a balcony overlooking the garden. Adjoining this and accessible from it is the area above the outbuildings of 41m2 which is also part renovated. With some more work this could be a separate apartment or just simply more bedrooms
There is an attic across the whole 2nd floor level but with limited head height and one little room which we are told was the maid's bedroom

Cellars:
There is an extensive set of rooms on the two lower levels which include the original kitchen, a boiler room, a vaulted cellar and a wine cave as well as various store rooms. There are entrances to the lower level from each side of the garden so potential for conversion in parts but also ample worksho

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