address
16 Rue du Temple
Verteuil-sur-Charente
16510 France
Verteuil-sur-Charente
16510 France
the house
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The house is a stone terrace house, the terrace row constructed in 1775. It has recently been renovated by the previous owner, a retired artisan, who used it as a holiday house. The terrace row sits neatly below Verteuil's 12th century church, Église St Médard, and an historic cemetery.
The house is a one bedroom, three level terrace house that is perfect for couples. It is a romantic hideaway for two, but can also comfortably accommodate up to four people. The main bedroom is large and on the third level. A single or couple can be hosted in the house's second indoor living area, on the ground level. There is an outside courtyard or terrace off the second level of the house for afternoon apéritifs or pleasant breakfasts. |
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Like many French village houses, you enter the house straight from the street, into a spacious living area graced by two beautiful Charentaise fireplaces. Exposed beams and pointed stone walls add to the charm of the property. At the back of this floor is the cellar, set into the cliff behind the house, and contains the washing machine and the central heating plant.
Stairs lead up to the first floor where there is a large open area divided into a sitting area and dining area. Look out the window and see Verteuil's magnificent château, just at the end of the street. This level also has a well appointed kitchen with doors to the outside terrace area. The garden is still being developed - the first terrace has been levelled and is being planted out. A series of stone steps provide access to St Médard's, the village's 12th century church. Back inside, the stairs lead up again to the separate bathroom and toilet, and to a very large bedroom.
Stairs lead up to the first floor where there is a large open area divided into a sitting area and dining area. Look out the window and see Verteuil's magnificent château, just at the end of the street. This level also has a well appointed kitchen with doors to the outside terrace area. The garden is still being developed - the first terrace has been levelled and is being planted out. A series of stone steps provide access to St Médard's, the village's 12th century church. Back inside, the stairs lead up again to the separate bathroom and toilet, and to a very large bedroom.
The property is located about 30 metres from the Charente river, and the river park and picnic area, and offers views over the river from the second and third floor windows. All the village facilities are within 2 to 3 minutes walk from the house.
amenities
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parking
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Our house was built in the 18th century, long before we dreamed of cars and garages. There isn't a garage at the house in Verteuil (and unfortunately, no barn to convert into a garage). However, there is plentiful free public parking for your vehicle within 20 metres of either direction of the house. We have never experienced difficulty securing a car park in these public car parking areas, even in the busiest month of August.
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The house has been recently furnished and completely fitted out.
