Ruffec, Charente 36300

Near Le Blanc and Ruffec in the Centre-Val de Loire region, a magnificent farmhouse-complete with cellars, a garden, and a stone barn-stands on a château estate. A beautiful 7-room house dating back to 1788, situated on private grounds within the estate of a château. Access is via a shared driveway, passing through an old gateway that once served the farm and hunting estate, leading to a vast inner courtyard where the house nestles in one corner. An adjoining stone barn-featuring a spacious loft that could be converted into living space-is also included and is accessible from the house via a staircase. Behind the main house, off the kitchen and living area, lies a private garden featuring a tree-lined clearing. The château itself is located right next door. The house boasts a spacious living room with original tiled flooring, a fireplace, and windows overlooking the sunny garden. The other six rooms are currently laid out as follows: Bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower), dressing room, study, bedroom with access to attic spaces 1 and 2, bathroom with bathtub, separate WC, dining room, library/sitting room, and kitchen. A hallway provides access to attic space 3 and the garden. The attic spaces offer potential for conversion. The stone barn provides access to a spacious cellar. In the garden, a staircase adjacent to the house leads down to two additional wine cellars. Central heating is provided by a new boiler (installed in 2025) and several electric radiators. The roof and dormer windows have been restored. Situated between the main house and the large courtyard gate are an adjoining stone barn and the former hunting kennels. These two buildings, along with several others on the vast estate, belong to the château. The house is located near Ruffec, 11 km from Le Blanc, a town on the banks of the river Creuse, with all shops, a cinema, a hospital, restaurants, etc. Thanks to the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, there is a microclimate with mild winters and pleasant summers.