This beautiful 19th C. character house is located in the heart of a charming active village bordered by the river Charente and benefiting from first amenities and a primary school. Just 15 minutes from Saintes and 40 minutes from the coast, the location is ideal for a primary residence but also for a family house where to meet for holidays. Its architectural delight and its quality materials describe this character house with parquet floors, mouldings, visible beams, marble fireplaces and slate roof. Outside, the simplicity of the facades contrasts with a stunning and remarkable horse-shoe shaped staircase. The house is raised on four levels for a total surface of nearly 380 sq.mt. Set in the middle of a wooded and flowery park, it offers an annex garden with a direct access to the river Charente. The ensemble, enclosed and not overlooked, offers a total of 3675 sq.mt. with dominating and breathtaking views over the Charente valley. Besides, several outbuildings complete the property : a nearly 100 sq.mt. building ensemble consisting of a garage, a former wine storehouse and a workshop ; in front of it, a gardenshed for tools storage. The house is equipped with an oil-fired central heating and mains drains. Each side from a pleasant entrance hall, you will find a study and a dining room with marble fireplace. On south side, the bright double living room, friendly living room with ancient stone fireplace. Also on this level, a kitchen and a shower room could be converted into a bedroom on ground floor. Downstairs, on the outdoor staircase level, a summer kitchen, a dining room, a shower room, a large workshop and a wine cellar consitute as well many possibilities of further developments. On first floor, the whole level with parquet floor, four large and comfortable bedrooms, two on each facade which a parents bedroom with powder room. A family bathroom with WC and bath. An iron cast balcony embellishes the West facade, with the same architectural style as the outdoor staircase. On second floor, around a large landing, two large bedrooms and a bathroom, and two attics ready for conversion. Sale price including fees : 682,500 euros. Buyer's fees. Fee : 5 % VAT of the price excluding fees. Sale price excluding fees : 650,000 euros. Energy class : F. Climate class : F. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use : between 12,154 and 16,444 euros per annum. Prices indexed to 1st of January 2021. Housing with excessive energy consumption : class F. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr