Courbillac, Charente 16200

Exclusive To Beaux Villages! This imposing, solid Charentais property with extensive outbuildings is in need of major renovation to return it to its former glory, but much work has already been completed, further details on request. The entrance hall gives access to, large well-lit rooms on either side and an elegant wooden staircase, typical of the region. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, the floor of one having been removed by the owners due to water damage prior to working on the roof. Intriguingly, the door to this room is currently bricked up, legend being that it was once a secret room used by the local Resistance and only accessed through the attic via a ladder in the bathroom. There is a door linking the kitchen to the smaller of the outbuildings, the chai, ready for development (subject to the necessary permissions) and beyond that a large barn providing access to the rear garden. A third outbuilding, complete with ancient fireplace offers yet more possibility. The house sits on its own plot of just over 1600m², with a walled area to the front (once a potager supplying fruit and vegetables to the village) and lawn to the rear. There is also the possibility of purchasing the small orchard behind the house, owned by the immediate neighbour. This characterful property does require a good deal of work, but with over 100m² of outbuildings and a rural, vineyard setting the potential is obvious. Price including agency fees : 145 000 Price excluding agency fees : 133 028 Buyer commission, tax included: 9%