PRESSAC, Charente 86460

From our local agent, Andy Portsmouth: Completed only five years ago, this exceptional renovation elegantly combines the authentic charm of the old with the comfort of a contemporary interior. Solid wood doors, exposed stone walls, double-glazed aluminium joinery and elegant folding bay windows create a home that is both timeless and resolutely modern. At the heart of the house is a superb open plan kitchen with dining area (55m2). On either side, large folding bay windows can be fully opened, bathing the room in natural light and creating a magnificent continuity between the terrace at the front and, at the back, the terrace, the heated swimming pool and the garden. An ideal layout to fully enjoy life with family and to receive friends and loved ones during the sunny days. Outside, the 8 x 4 metre heated swimming pool, also installed only five years ago, invites you to relax, while the spacious terrace offers plenty of space to enjoy alfresco dining and the surrounding calm. The spacious living room is complemented by a cosy wood-burning stove and opens directly onto the terrace, naturally extending the living spaces to the outside. A shower room with WC, very practical on the ground floor and accessible from the entrance hall, also has direct access to the terrace, ideal for returning from the pool. A remarkable contemporary staircase leads upstairs, where there are four comfortable bedrooms, two elegant shower rooms and a large landing that further accentuates the feeling of space of the house. For optimal comfort throughout the year, an energy-efficient heat pump powers the underfloor heating on the ground floor and the radiators upstairs. A house as pleasant and functional as it is beautiful.