Melle, Charente 79500

Nestled in a small peaceful hamlet and enjoying stunning uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside, this elegant Maison de Maître offers 258 m2 of living space, full of charm, character, and excellent potential for further development and extension.   Ground floor: a beautiful entrance hall welcomes you with original stone floor tiles and a magnificent original staircase, immediately setting the tone for this character-filled home. The spacious 34 m2 living room, also featuring beautiful original stone flooring, is enhanced by an impressive stone fireplace with a wood-burning insert, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The fitted kitchen of 20.65 m2 includes a convivial bar area, perfect for informal dining and entertaining. A tiled utility/back kitchen with direct access to a large south-facing terrace provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining with family and friends. A generous 10 m2 pantry offers excellent practical storage space for everyday living. First floor: a bright and airy landing with access to a rear terrace leads to two beautiful bedrooms of 28 m2 and 21 m2, both featuring wooden flooring and each benefiting from its own private en-suite bathroom with Wc, offering both comfort and privacy. Second floor: a superb 35 m2 master suite with magnificent exposed beams and beautiful wooden flooring creates a truly elegant private retreat. This floor also includes a spacious adjoining 17 m2 shower room, as well as a 9 m2 dressing room with WC.   Additional accommodation to renovate and customise according to your needs: two large ground floor rooms of 32 m2 and 28 m2 with concrete flooring and independent access, offering excellent potential for guest accommodation, gîtes, offices, or workshop space. Upstairs, two further rooms of 27 m2 and 25 m2, with lovely wooden floors, are ready to be finished and can easily connect to the main house via the terrace. Some renovation work is required, particularly concerning windows/openings, heating, swimming pool restoration, and drainage/septic system, allowing the future owner to personalise and enhance the property to their own taste.   Outside: a wonderful range of outbuildings completes the property, including a 28 m2 garage attached to the house, former stables, a workshop, a large open barn, and a dedicated pool house. To the rear of the house, an in-ground 12 x 7 metre swimming pool awaits restoration and offers fantastic potential for creating a beautiful outdoor leisure area. A lovely front terrace enjoys charming views over the garden and surrounding countryside, while the grounds also include a vegetable garden and an orchard. The entire property sits within a beautiful plot of 7,477 m2, making it an ideal home for those seeking peace, privacy, nature, and an elegant period property full of authentic French character.