PRESSAC, Charente 86460

Reference: TXNV-T29165. Our local agent Andy Portsmouth offers you this beautiful renovated manor house dating from 1628 - set in picturesque countryside 3km from the pretty village of Pressac - with just under 2 hectares of land, a 200m2 barn, a heated swimming pool and a garage. You arrive via a tree-lined driveway, and grand iron gates invite you to explore this outstanding property. The magnificent entrance hall was added in 1899 with an elegant oak staircase - that goes all the way to the attic - exposed stone walls, chandeliers and it retains the original tiled floor - this space perfectly sets the scene for this historic property. There are two large reception rooms on either side of the entrance hall - each with a fireplace and logburner, both rooms lead into further light and airy rooms opening to the garden: you can just sit and take in the countryside views. Also downstairs, a shower room with WC and utility space, and a modern kitchen with island, original flagstone floor, gas range cooker, and logburner the kitchen opens on to a terrace and courtyard garden. Upstairs, a bright hallway leads to five bedrooms (one with an ensuite and a dressing room), all with beautiful floorboards, plus there's a main family bathroom and a 19m2 covered terrace overlooking the countryside. Outside, a heated 10x5m swimming pool. The house has double-glazing and in addition to the logburners, has electric radiators. The attic of course offers an opportunity for further development. The septic tank was replaced in 2004. The village has 4 restaurants, a café-bar, grocery shop, and bakery. The historic town of Confolens is an easy 17km drive with supermarkets etc.