House for Sale in Charente with Separate Apartment, 4 Beds
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France, Moulins-sur-Tardoire (France)
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 147m² Floor area
€144,700
House
No parking
4 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
147m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This house for sale in Charente, just outside La Rochefoucauld, comes with a self-contained ground-floor apartment and 1,231 m² of garden. It is a semi-detached home of 147 m² on two levels, in good condition, with four bedrooms in total, a garage and a workshop. You can picture it as a family home, a house shared by two generations, or a main house with a rental unit below.
The House and the Apartment Below
The main living level is upstairs. It holds a family kitchen, a dining room, a living room, three bedrooms and a bathroom, so everyday life happens on one floor.
At ground level there is a separate apartment with its own kitchen, one bedroom and a shower room. That changes what the house can do. Parents or grown-up children can live close by without sharing a kitchen. Guests get their own space. Or you can rent the apartment out, which makes sense if you are looking at a holiday home in Charente that helps cover its own costs. Rental income is never guaranteed, so check local demand first, but the layout gives you the choice. The listing also suggests the space could work for professional use, such as a small studio or office.
Heating, Energy and Running Costs
The house has a heat pump and a wood-burning stove, so you are not tied to a single source of heat in winter. Solar panels heat the water, which should help keep bills in check over the year. Mains drainage means there is no septic tank to inspect or maintain, a detail that matters more than it sounds when you buy French property from abroad. Ask for the energy performance report (DPE) during your visit so you can see the exact rating.
The Garden, Garage and Workshop
The plot measures 1,231 m² and the setting is quiet and green. That is enough room for vegetable beds, a few fruit trees or a terrace laid out the way you like. The garden is yours to shape.
The garage and workshop are the practical bonus. Bikes, garden tools, a workbench, a winter car: all have a place. If this is a second home in France that sits empty for part of the year, a lockable garage and workshop make leaving it much easier.
Living Near Moulins-sur-Tardoire and La Rochefoucauld
Moulins-sur-Tardoire is a small village in the Charente countryside, northeast of Angoulême. The landscape around it is farmland, woods and river valleys, the sort of place where you cycle quiet lanes and know your neighbours by the second week.
La Rochefoucauld is about 10 minutes away. It has a Renaissance château and the shops and services you need for year-round living. Angoulême is less than 30 minutes by road, with its ramparts, its comic strip festival and a station with fast trains to Paris and Bordeaux. The Cognac vineyards lie further west, roughly an hour's drive. The climate is mild and Atlantic-influenced, with warm summers and soft, damp winters.
Getting There: Airports and Drive Times
Most international buyers fly into Bordeaux, which is roughly two hours away by road, or Limoges, which is about an hour and a half. Angoulême has a TGV station, so arriving by train from Paris and continuing by car or taxi is also realistic. For France real estate at this price, the access is good.
Key Features
- Semi-detached house on two levels
- 147 m² of living area
- 4 bedrooms in total: 3 on the main level plus 1 in the apartment
- Separate ground-floor apartment with kitchen, bedroom and shower room
- Family kitchen, dining room and living room on the main level
- Bathroom on the main level
- 1,231 m² plot with garden
- Garage and workshop
- Heat pump and wood-burning stove
- Solar panels for the water heater
- Mains drainage
- Good overall condition
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the ground-floor apartment be rented out?
The listing describes it as suitable for guests, letting or professional use. It has its own kitchen, bedroom and shower room. Check local rental demand and any rules that apply before you count on income.
How far is the nearest town with shops and services?
La Rochefoucauld is about 10 minutes away and Angoulême is under 30 minutes. Both cover daily shopping, healthcare and transport links.
Does it work as a second home in France?
Yes. The garage and workshop provide secure storage, mains drainage removes septic tank upkeep, and the heat pump plus wood-burning stove give you flexible heating when you arrive in cold months. It is also big enough for family and friends to stay comfortably.
To arrange a viewing or ask for more details on this house for sale in Charente, contact the Homestra team and we will put you in touch with the seller's agent.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 4
- Size
- 147m²
- Price per m²
- €984
- Garden size
- 1231m²
- 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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