House for Sale in Charente: Stone Village Home, Grassac
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Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Grassac, France, Grassac (France)
1 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 75m² Floor area
€35,000
House
No parking
1 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
75m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This stone house for sale in Charente sits in Grassac and comes with three floors, a 300 m² garden and 1,716 m² of land in all. It has 75 m² of living space, one bedroom and one bathroom, and it is in good condition. That makes it a small, manageable village home with plenty of room to adapt, especially in the attic. The asking price is €35,000, which puts a foothold in rural France within reach of buyers on a modest budget.
The House: Three Levels in the Village of Grassac
The house is built of stone and runs over three levels, a layout that gives a small footprint a surprising amount of flexibility. The ground floor holds the living room with its kitchen area, a traditional fireplace, a bedroom space and a shower room. You can live on this level alone and still have everything you need for a weekend or a long summer stay.
Upstairs, the first floor is a single spacious room. It is currently open to interpretation: a second living space, a studio, a guest area or extra sleeping space, depending on what you need. Above that is a convertible attic, which the seller describes as having potential for additional living space. Any conversion will depend on headroom, insulation and planning rules, so it is worth speaking to the local mairie before drawing up plans.
The Garden and the Extra Plot
An attached garden of about 300 m² gives you a private outdoor space right at the door. Think morning coffee outside, a few pots and a table in the shade, and no need to cross a road to reach it.
The remaining 1,394 m² is a separate plot nearby. It is not adjoining the house, which is important to understand before you buy. Whether it suits a vegetable patch, an orchard or simply extra space depends on its zoning and access, so ask to see it marked on the cadastral map during your visit.
Living in Grassac and the Périgord-Limousin Natural Park
Grassac is a quiet village surrounded by rolling countryside, forests and rivers, and it lies within the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park. This is walking and cycling country. You can head out on foot from the village and be among fields and woodland within minutes.
For everyday errands, Montbron is the nearest town of note, with shops, restaurants and a popular weekly market. La Rochefoucauld is another good base, known for its château and for riverside cafés that fill up on sunny afternoons. In summer, Lac de Saint-Estèphe is the place for a swim, some fishing or a family picnic. Food lovers will also know Le Moulin de la Tardoire, a well-regarded riverside restaurant in the area.
The climate in Charente is mild by French standards, with warm summers and gentle winters. That makes it a comfortable base for much of the year, not just July and August.
Getting There: Airports and Drive Times
Angoulême is the main city for the area and is roughly 30 minutes away by car. It has a mainline station with TGV services towards Paris. For flights, Limoges airport is the closest option for many buyers, at roughly an hour and a quarter by road. Bordeaux-Mérignac is about two hours away and offers a wider choice of routes. Drive times vary with traffic and season, so check them before you book flights.
Buying a Second Home in France
The house is in good condition, but it is a village property with an open first floor and an attic, so the real question is how much you want to change. A basic stay needs little. A full conversion will need a budget and a plan. Have a local professional look at the roof, heating options and the chimney before you commit.
With one bedroom, this is best suited to a couple, a solo buyer or a lock-up-and-leave holiday home. As a holiday rental it would be limited until more sleeping space is created. In France the notary handles the legal transfer, and fees on older properties typically run at around 7 to 8 percent of the price on top of the purchase cost.
Key Features
- Stone-built village house in Grassac, Charente
- 75 m² of living space over three levels
- 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom (shower room)
- Living room with kitchen area on the ground floor
- Traditional fireplace
- Spacious first-floor room with scope for further development
- Convertible attic with potential for extra living space
- Attached garden of approximately 300 m²
- Additional 1,394 m² plot nearby, not adjoining
- Total plot size of 1,716 m²
- Good overall condition
- Located within the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Grassac from the nearest airport?
Limoges airport is the closest for many buyers, at roughly an hour and a quarter by car. Bordeaux-Mérignac is about two hours away, and Angoulême, about 30 minutes away, has the nearest mainline train station.
Can the attic be turned into extra bedrooms?
The attic is described as convertible with potential for additional living space. Headroom, insulation and planning permission all need to be checked with the mairie and a local builder before you rely on it.
Is the larger plot next to the house?
No. The house has a garden of about 300 m² attached to it, while the other 1,394 m² is a separate plot nearby.
If you would like to see this stone house in Grassac or ask about the extra land, contact us through Homestra and we will help arrange a viewing.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 1
- Size
- 75m²
- Price per m²
- €467
- Garden size
- 1716m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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