Situated in the most sought-after area of the beautiful and historic, market town of Jarnac, and just a five-minute stroll from the central square with its, shops, restaurants, bars and food market, this extraordinary property was completely renovated in 2022, to the highest of standards.
Spead over three floors, the house feels bright, warm and welcoming throughout, with an electric gate opening into the walled courtyard and parking area at street level, and giving access to the main front door, the self-contained ground floor apartment and the integrated garage. The primary living area of the house is on the first floor, having wonderful views of neighbouring chateaux and parkland to the front and direct access to the pool and garden beyond, to the rear.
A discreetly illuminated, wooden staircase takes you to the modern and stylish kitchen on the right, with its breakfast area and sliding doors opening on to the pool terrace. Beyond, and to the front of the house, is the main bedroom with ensuite shower room and separate WC. To the left of the stairs is the double aspect living area, large enough to accommodate a more formal dining area and lounge if required, and this too has sliding glass doors to the pool and garden. Heading up to the top floor, there are a further three bedrooms, with electrically operated Velux windows, and a shared bathroom with Italian shower and WC.
The icing on the cake for this property is the entirely self-contained apartment on the ground floor, with separate access from the courtyard or shared, via the entrance hall, from which the garage can also be accessed. There is a modern kitchen and island within a large, double aspect living area, a bedroom with ensuite and a stone staircase leading up to the garden from the rear, meaning that it could potentially earn income or simply be used by visiting friends and family.
The renovation of this property has been very carefully thought through with the designers making the most of natural light and space and ensuring that all modern conveniences are in place. A top of the range, remotely controlled heat pump and hot water system, with double glazing throughout, provide winter warmth, while wooden shutters to the front and electric to the rear keep the sun at bay during the long hot summers, as well as providing additional security reassurance for any extended periods of absence.
Close to all amenities but in the heart of the cognac vineyards, just 30 minutes from the high-speed TGV in Angouleme and a little over an hour to the glorious beaches of the west coast, this house, in such a great setting, would make a perfect family home or even a high-end, lock-up and leave holiday home.
Properties of such quality as this in, so glorious a setting, don’t come along very often.