Charming village riverside property, 4 bedroom 2 bath character home, adjoining garden and direct river access

Charming riverside property with a beautifully restored 4-bedroom character family home, adjoining secluded courtyard and garden with direct private access to the river. It is perfectly situated in the popular historic village Saint Germain de Confolens, a short walk from the local restaurant and café, near the attractive town of Confolens with a hospital, markets and all amenities. Featuring a spacious bedroom, shower/WC, coin-cuisine on the ground floor and three bedrooms with indulging bathroom and WC, along with an open kitchen, dining and lounge area on the 1st floor, the house offers versatile living spaces ideal for a family or as a holiday retreat. Unwind in the cozy courtyard, enjoy the soothing sounds of the water rippling by the serene stream-side garden, or behind the whitewashed walls where you can soak in the hot tub or take your boat into the river. The property is perfect for those who crave a tranquil lifestyle without sacrificing the benefits of being close to town.

The stone house has preserved many original architectural details and features. Behind the authentic wooden door awaits the staircase to the first floor and inviting hallway to the independent ground floor area, including a coin-cuisine with dining area, spacious bedroom (17 m2), shower room with WC, and workshop/garage (23.46 m2).

Ascending the wooden staircase, upon entering the first floor you are welcomed to 50 m² open living space filled with light streaming through double glazed windows, comprising of a comfortable lounge with a wood burner and a dining area open to fully equipped modern kitchen that complements the space, ensuring both functionality and style. There is plenty of space for a music corner with electric piano and a bar.
Through the corridor on the left, you access two of the bedrooms (14.4 m2 and 16.4 m2), the third bedroom (20.3 m2) currently used as a salon, that could be used as a home office adding versatility for remote work or creative space. The large modern bathroom (8 m2) is complete with a bathtub, a shower cabin and a toilet.

A door through the kitchen on the ground floor leads to an enchanting secluded courtyard, offering perfect setting for dining with the family and guests, surrounded by potted plants and protected by the walls of the house and the old garden shed. From the courtyard, you can follow the path to the hot tub nested between white walls and further walk to the private access to the Issoire river with original stone landing convenient for fishing and for keeping your boat. The mature flower garden adjoining the courtyard, opens to a lush green lawn that stretches to the river bank. You can walk surrounded by decorative bushes and trees, to the spacious riverside terraced area with a chimenea and rest on the garden furniture.

The property is connected to mains drainage. It has been double glazed throughout and has mixed wood burner and electric heating. Furniture, such as couches, armchairs, beds, wardrobes, cupboards and dining table with chairs in the kitchen, and many more, could be included in the sale.

Saint Germain de Confolens is a popular historical village in Charente region of France. The old town is nested in the confluence of the Vienne and Issoire rivers, in the shadows of two historical monuments - the 14th century castle and the 12th century Church of Saint-Vincent, also known as Eglise Saint-Germain, originally the chapel of the castle. It offers a local restaurant, a post office, a boutique and a café. The village is located only 4 km from the larger medieval town of Confolens with its elementary, middle and high schools, hospital, pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, cinema, markets and all amenities. It is only 68.4 km from the nearest train station in Angouleme, 77 km from Poitiers TGV, 55.6 km from Limoges airport. The Vienne and Issoire rivers flow past Saint Germain de Confolens and the area offers endless choices of relaxing walking and biking trails, fishing and other opportunities to enjoy the pristine beautiful nature.

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