luxury house with terrace for sale Ruffec, France

EXCLUSIVE TO ESPACES ATYPIQUES. Nestled in a peaceful setting, this former gymnasium, transformed into a modernist architect-designed home, showcases its bold lines. Built on a vast 5,500 sqm plot, this property embodies the very essence of atypical real estate, captivating from the outset with its unique architecture. Revealed by a renovation carried out by architect Olivier Gallot in 2017, the living space is organized over two levels. From the moment you enter, the magic of the volumes takes hold. The double living room, enhanced by nearly three-meter-high ceilings, benefits from large side windows that bathe the entire space in abundant natural light. Open to the spacious living area, the sleek kitchen flows seamlessly around a central island, the true heart of the home. This level also reveals an intimate master suite with a dressing room and a pantry. Upstairs, the architecture makes a bold statement: a spacious office/library leads to two comfortable bedrooms, each with a dressing room, and a bathroom, lending the entire space a decidedly contemporary feel. Extending from the reception rooms, multiple wooden terraces offer a seamless connection to the outdoors. The garden invites contemplation: Mediterranean plants and a vegetable patch combine to create a truly tranquil atmosphere, enhancing the charm of these open-air spaces. The entire property is distinguished by its impeccable craftsmanship. Custom-made joinery, carefully selected materials, and high-end finishes demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, giving this property a unique and timeless character. A double garage completes the amenities of this exceptional property, ideally located close to shops, schools, and all the conveniences of the town center. See the full photo report on our website, Espaces Atypiques Poitiers: the national network specializing in distinctive properties. ENERGY RATING: B / CLIMATE RATING: A. Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on energy prices for the reference years 2021, 2022, and 2023: between EUR2,621 and EUR3,547. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. Contact (EI): Betty LAMBERT 33 6 84 72 24 61. Sales Agent RSAC Poitiers No. 485 351 589

Situated in the heart of a popular and welcoming village in the southern Deux-Sèvres, this impressive stone property offers a rare combination of highly flexible accommodation, attractive gardens, extensive outbuildings and established gîte income. With a total of nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms, the property can be configured in a number of ways and is equally suited to those seeking a substantial family home, a multi-generational or multi-family property, or buyers looking to combine their French lifestyle with an income-generating business. Carefully and sympathetically renovated, the property retains a wealth of original character, including exposed stone walls, beams and traditional flagstone floors, while offering spacious and comfortable modern accommodation. Currently operated successfully as a gîte business, the property could, subject to any necessary permissions and consents, also lend itself to chambre d'hôtes accommodation or provide an excellent opportunity for multi-family living. The principal house provides an impressive five-bedroom family home. At its heart is a magnificent grand salon, retaining its original flagstone floor, exposed beams and stone walls, creating a wonderful character-filled reception space. This is complemented by a superb 50m² kitchen and dining room, providing a generous and sociable space for family life and entertaining. Upstairs, a large landing leads to five bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite facilities, together with a beautifully appointed recently fitted family bathroom. Attached to one side of the main house is an equally impressive second property, currently operated as a gîte. This provides a remarkable 65m² main reception room together with a fitted kitchen and ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower room. Upstairs are a further three en-suite bedrooms, giving the property excellent independent accommodation and strong rental potential. The second property has its own private entrance, while interconnecting doors at both ground and first-floor level allow the two properties to be easily combined when required. Lockable doors and a separating corridor provide excellent privacy and separation when the accommodation is being used independently by owners and guests. Both properties also benefit from access to a useful cellar. Further flexibility is provided by the two en-suite bedrooms within the main house, which could readily be incorporated into the gîte accommodation if required, creating even greater rental capacity while retaining the remainder of the main house as private living accommodation. Outside, the property continues to impress. To the front is a substantial former outbuilding which has been converted into an excellent games room, complete with bar and pool table, creating an ideal space for entertaining guests or enjoying family time. Attached to the opposite side of the main house is a substantial two-storey barn of approximately 140m². The ground floor is currently used as a large garage with space for several vehicles, while the upper floor provides extensive storage. With its generous volume and independent nature, this space offers considerable further potential, subject to any necessary permissions, for conversion into a studio, gym, office, additional accommodation or other specialist use. The barn also leads through to a large 72m² workshop, providing further useful space for storage, hobbies or business purposes. To the rear is a lovely private garden with an enclosed, heated above-ground swimming pool, providing an attractive and practical leisure area during the summer months. Additional outbuildings include a pool pump house, chicken coop, summer lounge/veranda and useful storage areas for wood and garden equipment. The property enjoys an enviable village location, with everyday amenities close at hand including a local shop, café/bar and primary school, together with an active and welcoming community. The market town of Chef-Boutonne is approximately 6km away and provides a good range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and services, while Sauzé-Vaussais, around 8.5km away, offers further amenities, weekly markets, medical facilities and other everyday services. Two railway stations can be reached within approximately 25 minutes, while Poitiers Airport is less than an hour away. This is a genuinely versatile property offering an exceptional amount of accommodation and considerable scope for different uses. The combination of an established gîte business, substantial private living space, extensive outbuildings, swimming pool and convenient village location makes this an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to relocate to rural France while retaining the option to generate an income from their property.

iad France - Céline Boeuf offers you: EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY – Two independent houses in the heart of a landscaped setting. Rare in its configuration and remarkable in its possibilities, this property combines two true independent residences within the same enclosed and wooded area of 2,423 m², enhanced by a swimming pool. Just 10 minutes from Valence en Poitou, the combination of an old stone house full of character and a contemporary house offers a unique balance between authenticity, comfort, and modern amenities. A MULTITUDE OF POSSIBLE PROJECTS Family closeness, intergenerational living, primary residence with guest house, hosting family and friends, professional activity at home, or seasonal rentals, this property opens the door to many life projects. With its two independent houses, studio, and space that can be converted into a workshop or bedroom, the place offers accommodation capacity for up to ten beds. The patio, swimming pool, home cinema space, garage, and landscaped park complement this refined set, designed for both daily living and for entertaining and sharing. A FIRST HOUSE in stone, authentic and warm. From the entrance, the charm takes over. The exposed stones, original beams, volumes, and friendly atmosphere make this 101 m2 19th-century home a true cocoon. The ground floor welcomes a fitted kitchen with an adjoining pantry, a bright living room with a fireplace and insert, as well as an office. The whole benefits from a pleasant opening onto a terrace overlooking the landscaped garden and its floral hedge. On the patio side, an entrance with a shower room, toilet, and cupboard. Upstairs, a mezzanine overlooks the imposing stone fireplace and leads to two beautiful bedrooms, a smaller additional room, and a bathroom with WC. Heating is provided by both fireplaces and complemented by a heat pump supplying the radiators and allowing for air conditioning. A SECOND HOUSE for alternative living Built in 2015, the second residence of 133 m² offers a decidedly contemporary universe. Its modern interior, beautiful volumes, and elegant decoration dominated by black and white create a totally different ambiance from the old house. This house notably features a premium fitted kitchen, a pellet stove fireplace heating the entire residence, and a dedicated home cinema room. Upstairs, the large bedroom can easily be divided into two distinct spaces, and a magnificent bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and WC is separated by an open office with unobstructed views of the countryside. At the front, an adjoining shed allows for the storage of gardening equipment and complements the whole with a closed chicken coop opening onto a small courtyard. EXTERNAL SPACES WITHOUT ANY OVERLOOKING On the old house side, the patio invites summer meals, evenings with friends, and moments of relaxation. It leads to the garage with a motorized door and its attic above, as well as an independent room equipped with a shower room, which can become an office, workshop, spare bedroom, or professional space. The terrace then connects to the swimming pool area, perfectly integrated into the garden. An independent studio, adjoining the technical room, provides an additional solution for hosting family and friends. TWO HOUSES, TWO INDEPENDENT ACCESS POINTS The configuration of the premises allows each residence to operate autonomously. The contemporary house benefits from its own motorized gate, while the stone house has access through the garage as well as through a side gate. A PRIVILEGED SETTING IN THE HEART OF POITOU Situated in a peaceful environment, the property enjoys a location that combines the tranquility of the countryside with proximity to the main service hubs: - Valence-en-Poitou, about 10 minutes away: shops, middle schools, many services, and heritage with its 16th-century halls, - Lezay, about 15 minutes away: shops, schools, weekly market, and health center, - Poitiers, about 40 minutes away: TGV station, university hospital, universities, and job pool, - Niort, less than 50 minutes away: TGV station and economic vitality. A school bus stop is located right in front of the property. AN EASY-TO-MAINTAIN GARDEN Two robotic lawnmowers and automatic watering systems help maintain the beauty and landscaping potential of the park throughout the seasons. Note: The photographs were taken in July 2026, during a drought episode that led to a watering ban for lawns. The scorched grass visible in some shots does not reflect the usual appearance of the garden. A PROPERTY READY TO LIVE IN Another advantage for a buyer wishing to move in quickly, the owner offers for sale part or all of the furniture, decor, and equipment. A genuine opportunity to immediately enjoy a property that has already been furnished and thoughtfully designed without having to recreate everything. Agency fees are the responsibility of the seller. A valid form of identification will be required for visits, in accordance with article L.561-5 of the Monetary and Financial Code. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation for brush clearing, is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate advertisement has been written under the editorial responsibility of Mrs. Céline Boeuf, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France, registered with the RSAC of Niort under number 519113591, holder of the real estate marketing card for I@D France SAS.

Alloue - Two beautiful village houses with a possibility to a business, guest rooms with garden touching the Charente. The houses have recently been renovated and are tasteful, light and with high ceilings. As you enter through a private gated area, there are two private entrances to the houses going up stone steps. The first orginally was a shop and house. There is a long hallway, with a separate toilet. There is a further hallway which leads to the living spaces with steps going out to a terrace/eating area with views on to the garden. There is a large modern kitchen with space for an eating area. There is also a large lounge and dinning area with original stairs leading to the first floor with three double bedrooms with original flooring, There is a spacious family bathroom. The second house which was the orginal house has a large hallway, with separate wc, a large lounge with pellet burner, and orginal flooring, a large dinning area with orginal fireplace with woodburner, large kitchen and separate larder area/storage room. The second floor is a large hallway with three bedrooms, two with ensuites, and a large bedroom with a roll top bath. There is also a shower room. Upstairs is a large attic which could be converted to further rooms and bathrooms with all the plumbing ready. The garden is mainly lawn with a dipping pool, some fruit trees, which touches the river of the Charente. Fantastic space for relaxing and looking at the river view. Main drains, good roof, double glazing and all ready to move into. Fabulous charming village with bar, shop and close to Confolens and Champagne Mouton with all the amenities. Inbetween Poitiers and Limoges for airport and TGV, around 1 hour.