House for Sale in Charente, Ruelle-sur-Touvre, 1,294 m² Plot
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Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Ruelle-sur-Touvre, France, Ruelle-sur-Touvre (France)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 109m² Floor area
€139,500
House
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
109m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This house for sale in Charente sits on a 1,294 m² plot in Ruelle-sur-Touvre, a few minutes from Angoulême, and needs a full refresh. It is a 1950s house on two levels with 109 m² of living space, a basement with workshop and garage, and a garden far larger than most in town. The structure is sound. The comfort, however, is yours to build.
Plots of this size are not common this close to a city. Most houses around Angoulême come with a small yard. This one comes with space for a vegetable patch, an orchard, a terrace or all three.
The House: Two Levels, 109 m² and a Sound Structure
The main floor holds a kitchen, a large living room, two bedrooms, a separate toilet and a bathroom. It is a straightforward, practical layout, and the room sizes are generous for a house of this period.
Below is the basement level, which is where the potential lies. It contains a shower room with toilet, a workshop and a garage. The seller's description also counts two further rooms down here as bedrooms. The listing is headlined as a two-bedroom house, so treat the sleeping capacity as something to confirm on a visit. A 25 m² veranda completes this level and could become a bright sitting area facing the garden once the rest is updated.
Two usable levels give you options. You could keep the bedrooms upstairs and turn the lower level into one big living space, or split the house into separate zones for guests or a home office.
The 1,294 m² Plot
A garden of this size changes how you live in a house. Think of long summer lunches under a tree you planted yourself, space for a pétanque court, or room for a pool, subject to local planning rules. The plot is described as green, with plenty of scope for landscaping, so you are working with a blank canvas rather than a finished design.
For a second home in France, a large garden is a real asset when you are away. A simple lawn and a few low-maintenance beds keep it tidy, and you can add more when you spend longer here.
Renovation Scope: What to Expect
Be realistic about the work. The seller flags significant refurbishment: insulation, windows and doors, the heating system, and general updating throughout. That is a full renovation, not a cosmetic one.
The upside is clear. The price leaves room in a budget, the structure is described as sound, and you decide every finish. Get quotes from local artisans before you commit, and ask about energy performance, since insulation and heating are where most of the effort will go. This makes the house a good candidate for a first purchase in France, a family project or a long-term investment.
Living in Ruelle-sur-Touvre, Close to Angoulême
Ruelle-sur-Touvre is a working town on the edge of the Angoulême urban area, with shops, schools and public transport close by. It is known for its historic naval foundry and for the Touvre river, whose springs, among the largest in France, are a short outing away for walks and picnics.
Angoulême is only minutes away. The old town sits on its ramparts, and every January the city hosts the international comics festival. The TGV from Angoulême station reaches Paris in roughly two hours. Cognac and its famous houses are about 45 minutes by car, and the Atlantic coast around La Rochelle is within roughly an hour and a half. Bordeaux-Mérignac airport is about an hour and three-quarters away, a realistic gateway for international buyers.
Buying a House in Charente as a Second Home
Charente offers some of the most accessible prices in western France, with mild winters, warm summers and a slower pace than the coast. Because this house is close to Angoulême, it is also easy to reach year-round and easy to look after when you are not there. That matters if you plan to use it as a holiday home in Charente rather than a main residence. Good road links and the nearby station help with both your own travel and any future rental or resale.
Key Features
- House built in the 1950s on two levels
- 109 m² of living area
- 1,294 m² plot with garden
- 2 bedrooms listed, on the main floor
- 1 bathroom on the main floor
- Large living room and separate kitchen
- Basement with shower room and toilet, workshop and garage
- 25 m² veranda
- Sound structure, with insulation, windows, doors and heating to be renewed
- Close to schools, amenities and transport
- Asking price: 139,500 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ruelle-sur-Touvre from Angoulême?
Only a few minutes by car, which makes daily errands, the TGV station and the city centre easy to reach.
How much renovation does the house need?
The seller describes significant work: insulation, windows and doors, the heating system and an overall refurbishment. The structure is described as sound, so the work is mainly interior and energy-related.
Which airport is best for reaching this house?
Bordeaux-Mérignac is the main international option, about an hour and three-quarters away by road. Many buyers also arrive by train via Paris and Angoulême.
Want to see how this house and its 1,294 m² garden could work for you? Contact Homestra to arrange a viewing or request more details.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 109m²
- Price per m²
- €1,280
- Garden size
- 1294m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- Yes
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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