CHAMPAGNE MOUTON, Charente 16350

Situated in the heart of the charming and dynamic market town of Champagne-Mouton, this impressive Maison de Maître represents a rare opportunity to acquire a period character property of good scale, comprising extensive stone outbuildings, a walled private courtyard and a generous garden. Rich in history and remarkable architectural details, the property combines elegance, versatility and a highly sought-after central location in Charente. This prestigious residence offers many possibilities of use: large family home, bed and breakfast, gîte, creative workshops or studios, or even premises for commercial use, subject to the necessary authorisations. The house benefits from two independent entrances: one from the main street and the other from the private courtyard. The main entrance opens onto a tiled reception hall, immediately setting the tone thanks to a magnificent Napoleon III-style suspended staircase, adorned with crystal and bronze knobs. Throughout the house, the original double doors from the Napoleon III era reinforce the historic and refined character of the whole. The kitchen, recently installed and custom-made, is superbly equipped with grey solid wood furniture, handcrafted. It is organized around a prestigious Lacanche double oven stove, complemented by granite and wood worktops, a large central island and an impressive storeroom. Beyond the kitchen is a large room, currently used as an office, which once housed the village's haberdashery. On the other side of the entrance hall is a magnificent reception room, incorporating a dining area at one end, bathed in natural light and ideal for entertaining. Adjoining the living room, with patio doors opening directly onto the courtyard, is a second fitted kitchen, as well as an additional room upstairs. The house also has an old vaulted cellar, providing excellent storage space or potential wine tasting space. On the first floor, the house offers five large bedrooms (one of which is currently used as an office), with beautiful oak floors, high ceilings providing a pleasant feeling of space and plenty of storage. The landing also leads to a modern bathroom with WC and a shower room with WC, offering an ideal configuration for a family or hosting guests. On the second floor, a large insulated and unconverted attic, currently divided into three rooms, has exceptional potential for the creation of new living spaces, studios or a master suite, subject to planning permissions. One of the major assets of the property is its rare and remarkable arched porch, accessed by large wooden carriage doors, complemented by an independent pedestrian entrance. This leads to a spacious walled inner courtyard, surrounded by the main house and a set of original stone outbuildings. The outbuildings consist mainly of two-storey barns, currently used as workshops and already equipped with electricity and lighting. They also include two garages, as well as a charming stone building converted into garden furniture, offering a lovely view of the garden and perfect for summer entertaining. These spaces offer considerable potential for development into gîtes, studios, event spaces or professional premises. Beyond the courtyard extends a private, walled garden, beautifully landscaped with mature fruit trees, many shrubs and established plantings. The garden also has a well and a gate giving direct access to the village square. Ideally located in the centre of Champagne-Mouton, the property faces a historic chateau and is within walking distance of shops, cafes, a bar-restaurant and the bi-weekly market. The village benefits from a school, a leisure centre and a dynamic community life. The town of Ruffec, just 20 minutes away, has a train station with connections to Paris and the UK. The major cities of Limoges (with airport), Poitiers and Angouleme can be reached in about an hour's drive. A rare and elegant property, offering volume, character and exceptional versatility, in the heart of one of