Saint-Mard, Charente 17700

A unique and spacious home, full of charm and character, situated on a private, tree-lined lot. Heated indoor swimming pool. This property is perfectly suited to serve as a spacious family home, a luxurious vacation rental or bed-and-breakfast, or even a superb pied-à-terre. Its highly sought-after location offers exceptional connectivity: just 10 minutes from the Surgères Tgv station and a 30-minute drive from the Atlantic coast and La Rochelle. The ground floor is designed to offer generous living and entertainment space: The L-shaped main kitchen forms the heart of the home and provides access to various areas, including the superb heated indoor pool. It opens directly onto the rear entrance and a charming first living room featuring a cozy wood-burning stove set in a beautiful stone fireplace. A central dining room, with attractive tiled flooring, houses the wooden staircase leading to the first floor. Adjacent is a truly exceptional large recreation room (currently a bar/reception area) featuring a massive open-hearth fireplace, double entry doors, side access, and a mezzanine above. A second living room near the main entrance offers a peaceful space dedicated to relaxation. Bedroom 1 features attractive tiled flooring and a wood-burning fireplace. This floor also includes a shower room with a double sink and ample storage, as well as a separate toilet. A second galley-style kitchen is located at the rear. A spacious, open mezzanine overlooks the recreation room below, currently used as a bright workshop. A separate mezzanine, with built-in storage, overlooks the first living room. Bedroom 3 features mirrored wall cabinets and leads to a spacious en-suite bathroom with a shower and double sinks. Bedrooms 2, 4, and 5 each have their own character (notably the beautiful hardwood floors in bedroom 2) and offer views, with bedrooms 4 and 5 opening onto the rear terrace. Bedroom 6 is accessible via a hallway and features its own shower room and separate toilet. A master bathroom with a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet, as well as a dedicated gym at the rear and an additional storage closet. The heated pool room, accessible directly from the main kitchen, is a spectacular space featuring sliding doors that open onto the sunny rear terrace, creating a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors. A small mezzanine overlooks the pool, with the pump room located below. Studio Cottage: Located in a secluded corner of the garden, this self-contained cottage features a kitchen-living area, a shower room, and a private seating area at the front?ideal for generating rental income or hosting guests. The property includes a garage and a workshop at the end of the paved driveway, as well as an additional room used for storage or as a workshop. The mature, enclosed gardens feature a greenhouse, a charming front garden with an ornamental pond and a wooden bridge, as well as secure parking near the electric entrance gates. This unique property offers exceptional comfort and potential. It will be sold unfurnished, presenting a unique and straightforward opportunity to acquire a spacious home, ready to move into immediately.