house in verteuil
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address

16 Rue du Temple
Verteuil-sur-Charente
16510  France

the house

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.


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

  • kitchen
  • clothes washer
  • cd player, capacity for bluetooth
  • free phone calls to land lines in Australia and France
  • nespresso coffee machine
  • central heating


smoking

Smoking is not permitted in the house - sorry!
  • fast wireless internet
  • free parking close to property
  • queen size bed
  • sofa bed
  • outdoor, private terrace
  • television
  • dvd player, range of dvd's
  • ​printer
  • ​bicycles
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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.

The house has been recently furnished and completely fitted out.
front facade from Rue du Temple
entry from street
middle floor living area
bedroom
bedroom
outdoor courtyard (off kitchen and living area)
Ground floor living area
outdoor courtyard
ground floor fireplace 1
dining area
front facade at night
ground floor fireplace 2
middle floor living area
window
front door
view across terrace roof tops to the château
ground floor living area
ground floor living area with additional bedding
  • welcome
  • the house
  • the location
    • the village
    • map of the village
    • how to get there
    • the region
  • things to do and see
    • in the village
    • the local area
    • further afield
  • rates and contact us
  • resources & additional information
  • house in verteuil blog