6 bed villa for sale

Juignac, Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Originally developed in the 17th and 18th centuries, this property includes a beautiful stone tower believed to date back to the 15th century. Over the past five years, the current owners have lovingly restored and extended the home, running it successfully as a Bed & Breakfast. Whether you're dreaming of a large countryside residence or a flexible business opportunity, this estate is bursting with potential.

The property benefits from:
- Electric hot water via a heat pump
- Partial double glazing, with fly screens on most windows
- Loft insulation
- Solar panels (approx. €250/year sold back to the grid)
- A large well (approx. 2m wide, 14m deep) for watering the gardens
- A variety of outdoor seating areas, and a fruit orchard with apple, cherry, and pear trees. Walnut and chestnut trees are located elsewhere on the grounds.

Ground Floor:
- Entrance Hallway (10.5 m2) – Welcoming entry with a double-glazed door
- Main Living Room (28 m2) – Fully insulated, with triple-glazed door and double-glazed window
- Utility Area (4.48 m2) – Includes sink, accessed via a small inner hallway (2.78 m2)
- Shower Room (3.63 m2) – Walk-in shower, WC, sink, and heated towel rail
- Dining Room (27.42 m2) – Original floors and functional wood burner
- Kitchen (24 m2) – Bright and spacious, featuring a bottled gas cooker, central island unit, fully equipped with a built-in larder fridge and separate larder freezer. The fireplace and chimney are fully functional and ready for the installation of a log burner.
- Bedroom 6 / Guest Suite (20.25 m2) – With private entrance; ideal for conversion into a self-contained gîte
- Dressing Room (9.1 m2) – Insulated
- Bathroom (4.18 m2) – WC, sink, shower, towel rail

First Floor:
- Bedroom 1 (14.78 m2) – With feature fireplace (non-functional)
- Bathroom 1 (8.3 m2) – Original bath, walk-in shower, extractor fan, bidet, sink, towel rail
- Landing nook (5.82 m2) – Includes storage cupboard (1.65 m2) with dedicated electric hot water tank for this bathroom only
- Bedroom 2 (21.9 m2) – Infrared panel heater, feature fireplace (non-functional)
- En-suite (7.56 m2) – Walk-in shower, sink, WC, towel rail
- Office / Bedroom 3 (13 m2) – Currently used for sewing and storage; easily convertible
- Bedroom Suite Area at opposite end of the house, with its own small landing (3.4 m2):
- Living Room (12.8 m2)
- Bedroom 4 (14.1 m2)
- Bedroom 5 (14.5 m2)
- Shower Room (3.9 m2) – Walk-in shower, sink, WC, towel rail
- Main corridor – 20.8 m2 in length, full of light and character

Outbuildings & Land:
With over 8 hectares of land, this property is a dream for equestrian use, workshops, gîte projects, or simply space to breathe.
- 15th-century Tower Room (31.8 m2) – With electricity and water, plus an upper level (31.8 m2) being prepared for staircase access. This historic part of the property offers unique charm and potential.
- Additional stone outbuilding – With water and electricity, leads to a south-facing garden where a pool once existed (easy to reinstate), and onto a private orchard with apple, cherry, and pear trees. Other trees on the property include walnut and chestnut, located nearby — a beautiful spot to enjoy sunsets.
- Pear Press Barn (210 m2) – Traditional and versatile
- Covered Outbuilding (89.8 m2)
- Car Port (60.6 m2)
- Garage / Old Milking Shed – Currently used for hay storage
- Horse Shed (159.9 m2) + Tack Room (36.4 m2) – Ideal for equestrian use
- Workshop (181.45 m2) – With power supply
- Stone sheds and additional outbuildings – Perfect for storage or future development
- Two stone cottages with structural work completed:
- Roof improvements and Velux windows already installed on both
- Water already connected
- Each has a fireplace and potential for two levels
- Offering excellent potential for guest accommodation or creative restoration projects
- Pasture and hay field (cut and baled each year by a local farmer)
- Gardens on all sides, allowing for sun or shade at any time of day
- Not overlooked, offering total privacy and calm

Local Area:
Located just 5 minutes from Montmoreau, you’ll find everything you need: A Super-u supermarket, restaurants, boulangerie, petrol station, pharmacy, and a ter train station with regular services to Angoulême and Bordeaux. Angoulême is just a 25-minute drive with high-speed connections to Paris and Bordeaux. Bergerac and Limoges airports are reachable in under 90 minutes, giving easy access to international destinations.