River Cottage
Location: Mosnac-Saint-Simeux, Charente (16)
Price: €298,500 no agent fees
Garden / Land size: 1,620m2
Number of bedrooms: 2 (possible to revert to 3)
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Looking for your dream waterside property? A swim in the river each morning? This may be the place for you. A rare opportunity to buy a unique former lock keepers cottage located in spectacular natural surroundings on the banks of the river Charente and bordering Cognac vineyards and fields of maize. Set in the countryside between the historic town of Cognac (30km) and the city of Angoulême (20km).
No close neighbours.
The house is in extremely good order with no renovations required. Features include an easily maintained garden with mature trees, ample parking, an upper floor balcony, large sun deck, double glazing throughout, electric heating, stone fireplace & log burner, mains
water, fosse septique drainage (fully compliant), air conditioning (master bedroom), insulated and boarded attic.
The property originally had three double bedrooms, the two at the front overlooking the river were converted into one large master suite.
Spanning the full width of the property with two sets of doors opening onto the balcony it offers stunning panoramic views over the weir and river. This room could easily be converted back into the original two double bedrooms if needed (all electricals etc remain in place for an easy conversion).
Within walking distance of a riverside bar and restaurants and a pretty hill top village it is ideally located for boating, fishing, swimming, cycling and riverside walks. The island immediately in front of the house provides safe swimming with easy access into the water.
It is 3 miles from the market town of Chateauneuf-sur-Charente which can also be reached on foot or bicycle along the riverbank pathway. It s a nice 15 minute cycle ride for fresh baguettes and croissants each morning without having to be concerned with traffic.
Chateauneuf-sur-Charente has a market three times a week and a train station that connects to Angouleme in 15 minutes where the TGV gets you to Paris in 1h50m and Bordeaux in 35 minutes. It is 1h10m to the nearest coast (Royan) by road.
No agents fees. All furniture and household effects including garden equipment & power tools can be included.