LA CHARMETTE rural cottage with swimming pool: ideal for holidays or remote work

Charming Charentaise house of 113 m2, fully restored and renovated, in a peaceful rural hamlet, on the doorstep of Angoulême and the Dordogne.
Authentic construction dating back to 1840, built from local stone and antique terracotta floor tiles, nestled within a large fully enclosed shaded park of approximately 2000 m2.
La Charmette Charentaise is your exclusive gîte, completely independent and private. The grounds and pool are also private, with 24-hour access to the latter. Classified as a 1* furnished holiday rental, la Charmette will surprise you with its comfort and charm, offering much more than a typical rental in this category.

OUTDOORS:

Private 9m x 4m swimming pool with secure cover, terrace, stone bench, sun loungers, and parasol.
Covered terrace of 18 m2 adjacent to the house.
Outdoor ping-pong table (with 4 paddles!)
Free parking area available within the garden.
Lockable gate.
Barbecue/grill.
Sunny garden furniture set in the heart of the park with a stone table and two benches.
Swing under the cherry tree for children's enjoyment.

INDOORS:

Large living room/lounge with two authentic British Chesterfield sofas, a large connected ChromeCast and satellite TV, a closed hearth fireplace, and solid oak furniture including a monastery table seating six to ten. Nintendo NES Mini console for playing classic video games with family or friends.

Large fully equipped solid elm kitchen with central island, including utensils, plates, bowls, and cutlery, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, espresso machine, ceramic hob, oven, 31L microwave with grill function, toaster, kettle, and bottle warmer.

Dining area adjacent to the kitchen with a TV and a table for four to six people.

Bathroom with a large bathtub, sink, and towel storage unit (baby bathtub available on request).

Separate toilet (child seat available on request).

Washing machine.

Note: a few steps to connect some parts of the house.

Master bedroom 1: one large 160x200 memory foam bed + en-suite with walk-in shower, sink, and toilet. Baby cot available.

Bedroom 2: bright French doors overlooking the garden; two 90x190 beds + an 80x190 day bed.

Rest area on the mezzanine with an 80x190 day bed.

HEATING/INSULATION:

Double glazing in each living area.
Electric roller shutters in each living area.
Cellulose wadding insulation in the attic for optimal comfort in winter and summer.
Ceramic stone inertia radiators in all rooms (to be used only from mid-October to mid-April)
Closed hearth stone fireplace in the living room (to be used only from mid-October to mid-April)

AMENITIES:

All shops within a 10-minute drive: artisan bakery, pizzeria, butcher, café, traditional restaurant, tobacco shop, and post office.
Supermarkets in Villebois-Lavalette and Montmoreau Saint-Cybard within 10 minutes.
Angoulême train station 30 minutes away (LGV line).
Hospital center 25 minutes away.
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport 80 minutes away.

TOURISM:

Visit the Château de la Mercerie (the Versailles of Charente!) (13 minutes).
Medieval town of Villebois-Lavalette, its 12th-century halls, and its castle to visit (10 minutes).
Château de Mareuil en Périgord (28 minutes).
Aubeterre-sur-Drône (classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France) and its troglodyte church to visit (29 minutes).
All quiet and peaceful villages of Charente and Dordogne.

RULES:

Maximum number of guests allowed throughout the stay: 5.
Parties, gatherings, and events are prohibited on the property.
Non-smoking accommodation.
No pets allowed.
Any use of the property for commercial purposes is prohibited without prior agreement.
The owner or their representative may schedule a visit for maintenance of the pool and technical room during your stay.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: €800, handled through Abritel.

INCLUDED SERVICES:
Nintendo NES Mini console with 2 wireless controllers for retro video game enthusiasts and nostalgics, perfect for sharing an authentic and enjoyable experience with family or friends. Board games, puzzles, novels, and magazines in French/English available. Baby equipment and toys provided.
High-speed FIBRE OPTIC WIFI. Bed sheets, blankets, and household linen included. No cleaning fee, but the house must be left in the same state of cleanliness as upon arrival.