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Character Home + Building Plot with Valid Planning Certificate
his charming character home combines traditional appeal with modern comfort and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Included in the sale is a separate 1,271 m² building plot located directly opposite the house. The plot benefits from a valid Certificat d'Urbanisme (CU), offering an excellent opportunity to build a new home (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission), create guest accommodation, or simply hold as a valuable investment for the future.
The property also offers a rare opportunity to create two independent living units. Thanks to the existing external staircase leading to the first floor, the house can easily be adapted into a ground-floor apartment and a separate first-floor apartment, making it ideal for multi-generational living, rental income, or holiday accommodation (subject to any required permissions).
The main living area is bright and spacious, featuring exposed stone walls and wooden beams, blending authenticity with everyday comfort. Perfect for family life or entertaining, the room includes a wood-burning stove, ideal for cosy winter evenings.
Upstairs, the bedrooms provide privacy and comfort, including a master suite with a private balcony, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee, with direct access to the attached barn via an internal staircase. The other bedrooms are generously sized, accommodating family or guests comfortably.
Outside, the property includes an enclosed courtyard and garden, offering a peaceful space for relaxation, gatherings, or even a small vegetable garden. An attached barn, a workshop with water and electricity, and several outbuildings complete the property, providing excellent opportunities for expansion (subject to the necessary permissions) or creative projects.
The layout is as follows:
On the ground floor, there is a kitchen open to the dining and living area of 43 m², tiled and fully equipped, featuring a wood-burning stove and beautiful stone details. The 15 m² entrance hall is finished with chestnut parquet flooring, and there is a 5 m² bathroom with a shower, washbasin, WC, and mechanical ventilation. Two additional rooms of 8.8 m² and 11 m² can be used as bedrooms or home offices, complemented by a 9 m² hallway.
Upstairs, the 18 m² master bedroom opens onto a tiled balcony and provides direct access to the barn via an internal staircase. The 14 m² landing benefits from two Velux windows, bringing in plenty of natural light. The 8 m² bathroom includes a bathtub, bidet, washbasin, towel radiator, and WC. Two further bedrooms of 11.5 m² and 22 m², both with parquet flooring and exposed beams, complete this floor.
The exterior includes an attached barn, a concrete workshop with water and electricity, a laundry room, a storage room, two small sheds, and an enclosed garden. In addition, the sale includes a separate 1,271 m² building plot directly opposite the property with a valid Certificat d'Urbanisme (CU), significantly enhancing the property's value and future potential. Together, the house and the additional plot represent a total land area of 2,106 m².
Whether you are looking for a charming family home, a property with rental potential, the possibility of creating two independent dwellings, or a home with exciting development opportunities thanks to the included building plot, this unique property offers character, flexibility, and outstanding potential in a peaceful rural setting.
Price including agency fees :141 700€
Price excluding agency fees :130 000€
Buyer commission, tax included: 9%
The property also offers a rare opportunity to create two independent living units. Thanks to the existing external staircase leading to the first floor, the house can easily be adapted into a ground-floor apartment and a separate first-floor apartment, making it ideal for multi-generational living, rental income, or holiday accommodation (subject to any required permissions).
The main living area is bright and spacious, featuring exposed stone walls and wooden beams, blending authenticity with everyday comfort. Perfect for family life or entertaining, the room includes a wood-burning stove, ideal for cosy winter evenings.
Upstairs, the bedrooms provide privacy and comfort, including a master suite with a private balcony, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee, with direct access to the attached barn via an internal staircase. The other bedrooms are generously sized, accommodating family or guests comfortably.
Outside, the property includes an enclosed courtyard and garden, offering a peaceful space for relaxation, gatherings, or even a small vegetable garden. An attached barn, a workshop with water and electricity, and several outbuildings complete the property, providing excellent opportunities for expansion (subject to the necessary permissions) or creative projects.
The layout is as follows:
On the ground floor, there is a kitchen open to the dining and living area of 43 m², tiled and fully equipped, featuring a wood-burning stove and beautiful stone details. The 15 m² entrance hall is finished with chestnut parquet flooring, and there is a 5 m² bathroom with a shower, washbasin, WC, and mechanical ventilation. Two additional rooms of 8.8 m² and 11 m² can be used as bedrooms or home offices, complemented by a 9 m² hallway.
Upstairs, the 18 m² master bedroom opens onto a tiled balcony and provides direct access to the barn via an internal staircase. The 14 m² landing benefits from two Velux windows, bringing in plenty of natural light. The 8 m² bathroom includes a bathtub, bidet, washbasin, towel radiator, and WC. Two further bedrooms of 11.5 m² and 22 m², both with parquet flooring and exposed beams, complete this floor.
The exterior includes an attached barn, a concrete workshop with water and electricity, a laundry room, a storage room, two small sheds, and an enclosed garden. In addition, the sale includes a separate 1,271 m² building plot directly opposite the property with a valid Certificat d'Urbanisme (CU), significantly enhancing the property's value and future potential. Together, the house and the additional plot represent a total land area of 2,106 m².
Whether you are looking for a charming family home, a property with rental potential, the possibility of creating two independent dwellings, or a home with exciting development opportunities thanks to the included building plot, this unique property offers character, flexibility, and outstanding potential in a peaceful rural setting.
Price including agency fees :141 700€
Price excluding agency fees :130 000€
Buyer commission, tax included: 9%
Information on any natural risk, such as flooding, can be obtained via this government website
Mandate Type Direct
€ 141,700
£ 120,823
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Reference
BVI82465
Property Type
House, House
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Habitable Space
167 m²
Plot Size
2 106 m²
Area
Couture
Department
Charente
Details
Location
Rooms and Areas
Features
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
N° Rooms
6
Habitable Space
167 m²
Plot Size
2 106 m²
Setting
Hamlet
Condition
Good condition
Neighbours
Attached
Drainage
Septic tank
Tax Foncière
€ 969
Energy performance certificate
Realised: 16 July 2025
Estimated annual energy expenditure for typical use between €2090 and €2880.
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Energy performance
A
B
C
D
consumption
219
kWh/m².year
emission
6
kg CO2/m².year
E
F
G
Gas emission
A
B
emission
6
kg CO2/m².year
C
D
E
F
G
Country
France
Area
Couture
Department
Charente
General
1 Bedroom - (8.8 M2)
1 Land - (2106 M2)
1 Barn - (30 M2)
1 Outbuilding - (43 M2)
- Ground floor
1 Bedroom - (11 M2)
1 Hallway - (9 M2)
1 Shower room / Lavatory - (5.1 M2)
1 Hall - (15 M2)
1 Living/dining/kitchen area - (43 M2)
- 1st floor
1 Bedroom - (17 M2)
1 Bedroom - (12 M2)
1 Bedroom - (21.5 M2)
1 Landing - (15 M2)
1 Bathroom / Lavatory - (9.5 M2)
Amenities
Internet
Fireplace
Double glazing
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