PERIGNE, Charente 79170

Situated in the heart of a lively village offering all the amenities of everyday life, including a bakery, butcher, grocery store and pharmacy, this elegant French mansion combines the timeless grandeur of a period home with extensive modernisation work already completed, offering a rare opportunity to create an exceptional family residence, with the finishing touches just to be put on. The property has recently undergone extensive renovation work including the installation of heat pumps, underfloor heating on the ground floor, radiators on the first floor, double glazing throughout the house and modernisation of the facilities. The ground floor has been tastefully modernised and is ready to move in immediately, while the first floor offers the next owner beautiful prospects to complete and personalise the remaining decoration work, restoring the house to its full elegance and splendour. Behind its beautiful façade, the property offers a generous and bright living space comprising 5 to 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as mature walled gardens and an impressive collection of traditional stone outbuildings. A large central entrance hall sets the tone, with tiled flooring, ceiling rose and ornate original moldings, as well as a built-in coat closet. To the right, the elegant double-aspect living room is bathed in natural light thanks to two windows to the front and two to the rear, showcasing stunning plaster ceilings, newly laid wooden floors, built-in wardrobes and two marble fireplaces. To the rear of the hall, a charming office benefits from tiled flooring, decorative details on the ceiling and patio doors opening directly onto the garden. The spacious kitchen-dining room perfectly combines character and functionality, articulated around a traditional Charentaise fireplace with wood burner. It includes the original staircase, a fitted kitchen with a large central island, built-in oven, hob and dishwasher, as well as direct access to the rear terrace and gardens. A practical laundry room and boiler room complete this part of the house. To the left of the entrance hall is another reception room or bedroom on the ground floor with parquet flooring and a window to the front, complemented by a shower room and separate toilet. A magnificent original spiral staircase rises from the rear of the kitchen to the impressive first floor landing, which has parquet floors, decorative mouldings and a window to the rear. The master suite includes a spacious bedroom with fireplace, as well as a dressing room and an adjoining shower room ready to be fitted out. Four further generously proportioned bedrooms, each with a fireplace and enjoying excellent natural light, provide spacious accommodation for family and guests. A family bathroom with bath, double sink and built-in storage is already installed, with the possibility of creating an additional shower room if desired. The staircase leads to a large attic divided into five separate rooms, offering excellent potential for transformation into additional accommodation, studios, games rooms or workspaces, subject to the necessary permissions. The property's extensive stone outbuildings are a particularly noteworthy asset, offering great versatility for workshops, storage spaces, guest accommodation, reception or event spaces. To the left of the house is a large garage of approximately 132m2 with sliding doors to the road, as well as a separate barn and mezzanine above. To the right are a large shed (76 m2), a cellar (14.5 m2), a garage (29 m2), a bread oven (24 m2) and an additional storage room (20 m2). To the rear, a covered terrace for dining and a charming stone shed overlook the gardens. The mature walled gardens surround the property and are mainly made up of lawns with mature trees, a traditional stone pond, a separate walled garden area and offer beautiful views of the countryside to the rear. Ideally located in a lively and well-connected village, the property is conveniently located