BARRO, Centre-Val de Loire 16700

Location, character, charm and flexibility of layout: this pleasant village house offers approximately 195 m2 of living space, including two reception rooms, a kitchen with dining area and four bedrooms. It also has a cellar, an open courtyard, an adjoining workshop of approximately 21 m2 and a garden of approximately 1,400 m2. Located in a pretty village in the immediate vicinity of Ruffec and the N10, the property benefits from easy access to shops, services and the main roads, while maintaining a resolutely rural environment. The house is equipped with double glazing and a recent wood-fired central heating system. Its energy rating in C is also a real asset for a property of this type. So much for the essential elements. But beyond the figures, how does this house really live? After walking up the gravelled driveway, you enter a large kitchen with dining area, a real daily living room. From the table, the view opens up pleasantly to the garden. The kitchen area is slightly set back, which allows you to maintain a friendly atmosphere while staying in touch with family or guests. The main living room retains all the charm of the old part of the house. The exposed beams immediately catch the eye, as does the large fireplace which brings a lot of character to the whole. On the floor, there is also a very pretty traditional "hearts of ladies" flooring, carefully preserved and enhanced by the current owners. Upstairs are three good-sized bedrooms, a bathroom and a spacious landing. The other part of the house is a more recent extension, perfectly integrated into the existing indoor living space. However, it offers a certain independence as well as many possibilities of use. It currently includes a large family room on the ground floor, as well as a double bedroom and a mezzanine room upstairs. This space would be perfect for a parent wishing to maintain some privacy, an older child, guests or a professional activity carried out from home. This part of the house also includes the boiler room as well as a scullery/laundry room, allowing the more practical functions of daily life to be grouped away from the main living rooms. Outside, the garden is laid out on two levels and mainly grassed. It includes many fruit trees as well as raised vegetable beds. The open courtyard offers a practical space to shelter vehicles, store firewood or garden equipment. The adjoining workshop of about 21 m2 will be particularly appreciated by DIY enthusiasts or anyone who needs a dedicated workspace. Finally, a cellar located under the house completes the set. A house of character, certainly, but above all a pleasant house to live in, practical and adaptable, benefiting from a particularly attractive location between Ruffec and the surrounding countryside.