Maison charentaise traditionnelle avec piscine privée au bord de la rivière

We are a family with of four, with two cats and three chickens at home in the UK. We have always loved France. My Dad was a teacher so I was brought up with the school French assistants living at home with us so I had a very early introduction to France and French life.
I introduced my partner, Bankie, to France shortly after we met and as he loved it too we decided to buy a home from home.
We are very family oriented and enjoy socialising and entertaining. Cooking and eating are our main hobbies!!
Our house is next door to the villa so we are often on hand to help out with any suggestions and bookings, if required.

When we started looking for a property in France we were advised by some very good French friends of ours where to look to find beautiful untouched landscapes close to places of interest and not too far from the coast. They recommended the Poitou-Charentes and we quickly found a house that we literally fell in love with. A true 'coup de coeur'.
The location offers the benefit of a semi-rural setting , surrounded by cognac vineyards, a wonderful selection of diverse activities and a full range of close amenities - from bakeries, to supermarkets and bi-weekly local town markets.
It is less than an hour west to the beautiful Grande Cote - including the famous La Palmyre Zoo - one hour north to the verdant Marais Poitevin and the Vallee des Singes and one hour south to the Bordeaux vineyards.
We are ideally situated for autoroute access, train travel and within 1-1.5 hours of three airports - Bordeaux, Poitiers and La Rochelle.
Situated in a small village the location is semi-rural and peaceful but alive.

Our property is a traditional Charentaise house built from the famous 'moellons' of the region. The thick stone walls ensure that the house is cool in summer and warm in winter.
Our love of France led us to create a beautiful villa in a true French style with an English touch. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom and all of them are themed in relaxing colours with a blend of modern and traditional style
We have carefully created a villa that blends into the beautiful surroundings, providing a haven of tranquility and relaxation.
Peace and quiet is ensured along with the fact that children can play, all day, safely in the pool. Simple living; BBQ's and salads burst with flavour from the local produce.
The locally produced Pineau des Charente must be sampled (chilled of course). The climate is sublime!