Spacious 4 Bed House with Pool

Sunday morning in Les Chambons: the wood stove has already taken the chill off the air, coffee is on, and through the south-facing terrace doors you can hear nothing but birdsong and the faint rush of the Lignon River down in the valley. That's the rhythm this place sets. Not a frantic one. Sitting in the municipality of Jaujac in the wild, volcanic heart of the Ardèche, this single-storey house is the kind of property that rarely surfaces — move-in ready, with a heated pool still under warranty, nearly 2,130 square metres of land split across three parcels, and a separate fenced building plot of 750 m² with its own access and panoramic views over the surrounding hillsides. At 86 square metres, the house is compact and efficient, but the life it opens up is anything but small. Step inside and the layout just makes sense. Three bedrooms line up quietly at the back of the house while the open-plan living room and kitchen face south, spilling out through large glazed doors onto a covered terrace that's sheltered from the prevailing winds. Exterior sunshades keep the interior cool when the Ardèche summer gets serious — and it does get serious, regularly hitting the low 30s from July through August. The kitchen is modern and functional, the shower room clean and well-maintained, and there's a separate pantry plus a guest WC that international buyers with families will immediately appreciate. Electric heating handles the mild winters, but the wood stove is the real centrepiece — get it going on an October evening and the whole house feels like a different place. The pool is the kind of detail that changes everything. Heated by a heat pump and surrounded by a large tiled terrace, it's genuinely usable from May through Septem ... click here to read more

Step outside on a Tuesday morning and you can hear the stream before you see it. The water runs along the edge of the land, cutting through the grass with that particular mountain-cold sound, while the Valliers ridge catches the first light above the treeline. This is the daily opening act at this fully renovated 95m² house in Les Bordes-sur-Lez, sitting on a full hectare of private land in one of the Ariège Pyrenees' most quietly compelling valleys. It doesn't shout. It just pulls you in. The Ariège remains one of the least hyped corners of the French Pyrenees, which is precisely why people who find it tend to stay. The department sits tucked between the Haute-Garonne to the west and Andorra to the south, sharing the same dramatic mountain DNA as its flashier neighbors but without the ski-resort crowds or the inflated prices. The closest town of any size, Castillon-en-Couserans, is just 4 km down the road — a proper Gascon town with a Thursday market where local producers bring raw-milk cheese, duck rillettes, and walnuts by the sack. The Saturday morning market in Saint-Girons, about 20 minutes west, is even larger and worth building a weekend around. The house itself sits on roughly 2.5 acres, fully fenced, with its own private access track — no shared driveways, no passing neighbors. The renovation was done with planning permits, meaning everything is above board and documented, an important detail for international buyers navigating French property law. On the ground floor, an 18m² veranda stretches across the front of the building — the kind of covered outdoor space that becomes your default living room from April through October. Through the veranda, the 28m² open living area is generous by Pyrenean village hous ... click here to read more

Saturday morning in Sauzé-Vaussais and the smell of fresh bread from the boulangerie on Rue du Marché drifts through the kitchen window before you've even put the coffee on. The cathedral ceiling above you catches the early light, throwing long shadows across original stone walls that have stood here for well over a century. This is what slow French living actually feels like — not the postcard version, but the real one. This four-bedroom stone farmhouse in the heart of Deux-Sèvres sits on the edge of one of Poitou-Charentes' most genuinely liveable market towns. At 234 square metres of interior space plus multiple stone outbuildings, there's a generosity here that's increasingly rare at this price point in rural France. The property is in good condition throughout — meaning you can arrive, unpack, and start living rather than project-managing. Walk through the entrance hall and the double-height living room stops you. Properly stops you. The open mezzanine gallery floats above, a cast-iron wood-burning stove anchors one wall, and the exposed beams overhead give the room a warmth that no interior designer can manufacture — it just accumulates over decades. On a January evening with the stove lit and rain on the old stone courtyard outside, this room earns its keep in a way no modern open-plan ever quite manages. The kitchen is the other great room. Stone-flagged floors, a traditional range cooker, a fireplace fitted with its own log burner, and a dining area large enough for the whole extended family to argue cheerfully around. It's the kind of kitchen where Sunday lunch becomes a four-hour event. The ground floor also includes a bedroom — genuinely useful if you have older relatives visiting or simply prefer not to c ... click here to read more

Picture this: it's a Tuesday morning in July, and the only sound reaching you through the open kitchen window is birdsong and the faint rustle of wind through the oak trees bordering your garden. No road noise. No neighbors. Just 140 square meters of 1800s Quercy stone, your swimming pool catching the early light, and absolutely nowhere you need to be. That's the daily reality at this four-bedroom farmhouse on the elevated plateau above Montaigu-de-Quercy — and once you've spent a morning here, the idea of going back to city life gets harder to justify. The house itself has been through a careful restoration that didn't sand away its soul. The original stone staircase is still there, worn smooth by two centuries of footsteps. Exposed oak beams cross the ceilings the way they were intended to — not as a design affectation, but because they're structural, honest, and genuinely beautiful in the way that only old things can be. The stone walls, thick enough to keep the interior cool through August without air conditioning, bear the marks of the craftsmen who laid them. This is a building with a geological patience to it. On the first floor, two generous double bedrooms look out across open countryside toward the rolling Tarn-et-Garonne patchwork of sunflower fields and walnut orchards — the view changes colour almost month by month. Downstairs, the country kitchen with its traditional terracotta-tiled floor is the kind of room that makes you want to cook slowly. A built-in wood-burning stove anchors the living room — and from November through March, when the Quercy plateau gets cold and clear and the stars over the garden are ridiculous, that stove becomes the centre of everything. The practical side has been handled pro ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Saint-Groux moves at its own pace. The kitchen window is open, the smell of damp grass rising from the park, and somewhere beyond the barn a woodpigeon is calling. You pour a coffee, lean against the stone sill, and realize — genuinely realize — that this is what you came to France for. Saint-Groux sits in the Charente, one of those quietly magnificent corners of southwest France that hasn't been discovered by the tour buses and hasn't tried to be. The village is small, the roads narrow, the countryside rolling and thick with oak. But it's not remote — Mansle-les-Fontaines is five minutes by car, the N10 puts Angoulême within easy reach, and Poitiers is just over an hour north. This is the Poitou-Charentes region, famous for Cognac, Pineau, limestone villages, sunflowers in July, and some of the most affordable rural property left in France. The house itself is a proper characterful residence — 287 square metres of living space built when rooms were made to last, with thick walls that keep things cool in August and hold the warmth in February. Step through the entrance hall and you move into a layout that actually makes sense for family life or hosting: a dining room large enough for a long table and twelve people, a functional kitchen with a pantry behind it, a bright living room, and a separate office that has already served a hundred different purposes over the decades and will happily serve a hundred more. A hallway connects to a WC and shower room on the ground floor, keeping things practical for arrivals from the garden or the barn. Upstairs, a broad landing opens onto six spacious bedrooms — yes, six, though the listing counts five — and a dressing room, plus a former WC that could easily be c ... click here to read more

On a Sunday morning in the Charente, you wake up to nothing. No traffic, no sirens — just the faint ticking of cooling stone walls as the sun climbs over the cypress trees lining the garden, and the smell of coffee drifting up from a kitchen that was clearly built for living rather than showing off. This is Paizay-Naudouin-Embourie. Small, unhurried, and quietly extraordinary. This four-bedroom stone farmhouse sits in a village that most people drive past on their way to somewhere louder. That's exactly the point. Set within the rolling Charente countryside of Poitou-Charentes, the property spans 201 square metres of thoughtfully renovated living space arranged around a generous gravel courtyard, with a heated pool, a private tennis court, and the kind of silence you actually have to travel to find. At €375,000, it's the sort of property that makes buyers wonder why they waited so long. Pull up through the wrought-iron electric gate and the first thing you notice is the scale of it. The main house commands the courtyard with the quiet confidence of a building that has stood through several centuries — original stonework, weathered and golden, contrasting with the crisp glazed facade that was added during renovation. Step inside and the 78-square-metre open-plan living space genuinely stops you in your tracks. Soaring ceilings, exposed timber beams, stone walls that stay cool even in August, and a wood-burning stove at the heart of it all. The room flows from lounge to dining area to kitchen without feeling like a floor plan exercise — it feels like someone actually thought about how a family moves through a space. A mezzanine overlooks it all from above, useful as a reading perch, a home office, or a sixth sleeping spo ... click here to read more

Step outside on a Tuesday morning in late June and the air already carries the faint sweetness of lavender baking in the sun. The pool is still, the awning is half-drawn over the terrace, and somewhere down the lane a neighbour is heading out with a baguette tucked under their arm. This is the daily texture of life in a quiet village on the edge of Carcassonne — unhurried, real, and surprisingly easy to make your own. This single-storey house sits at the end of a no-through road, which means the only traffic you'll hear is the occasional bicycle. The plot runs to 1,092 square metres, and the previous owners have clearly put years of thought into it. The Mediterranean garden is planted with drought-resistant species — rosemary, agapanthus, ornamental grasses — that look full and lush without demanding constant attention. Perfect for an international buyer who wants the garden to look after itself between visits. Three double bedrooms give the house real flexibility. There's also a study that functions easily as a fourth sleeping space — useful if you have visiting family or if you ever want to test the short-term rental market on platforms popular with travellers making the heritage circuit between Toulouse and the coast. The single shower room features an Italian walk-in shower, and there's a separate WC, which makes morning routines considerably more civilised when the house is at capacity. The open-plan kitchen and living area is the social engine of the home. On cooler evenings in October, when Carcassonne's famous Festival de la Cité has long finished but the Aude valley is still warm enough for a glass of Corbières on the terrace, this space pulls everything together. Air conditioning keeps July and August manage ... click here to read more

Stand at the back of this house on a quiet Tuesday morning in October and watch the Orne River catch the light through the tree line. The mist lifts slowly off the water. A heron lands on the far bank without a sound. That's the pace of life here, and once you've felt it, a weekend in the city starts to feel like a poor trade. Noron-l'Abbaye sits within the Suisse Normande — a stretch of Normandy that surprises people. They come expecting flat wheat fields and leave talking about the gorges, the river bends, and the ridgeline walks above Clécy. The nickname "Swiss Normande" wasn't given ironically. The Orne carves through ancient rock here, creating cliffs and forests that feel genuinely wild, just a couple of hours from Paris on the A13. This four-bedroom character house occupies a 2,425 square metre plot directly on the banks of the Orne. The setting alone would justify a detour. But what you're actually getting is a property with serious bones — a living room anchored by an original stone fireplace, a fully fitted and equipped kitchen, a dedicated office space, two bathrooms, and a 105-square-metre attic that's ready for conversion. That attic is worth thinking about carefully. Opened up properly, it could become the kind of master suite or open studio that you'd never find in a new-build, all with exposed timber and river views. The plot comes with a secondary house in need of renovation, plus a collection of outbuildings: cellar, garage, workshop, and carport. For buyers who've been burned by properties with no storage or no room to grow, this is the kind of compound that rewards forward planning. Convert the secondary house as a rental unit or a guest cottage for family visits, and suddenly you've got a self-sup ... click here to read more

On a still Tuesday morning in the commune of Pers, just outside Sauzé-Vaussais, the air smells of cut grass and warm stone. A rooster somewhere across the fields. The kitchen window frames a stretch of open Deux-Sèvres countryside that hasn't changed much in a century. This is what 288 square metres of authentic French rural life feels like — and it's waiting for someone with vision. This is a serious property. Not a weekend renovation fantasy, but a genuine multi-building complex in good condition, sitting on approximately 6,763 m² of garden and land, with 13 rooms across three separate structures. Two independent houses and a studio. Seven bedrooms total. A family could move in tomorrow, or an investor could start generating gîte income within a season. Few properties in this price range in Poitou-Charentes offer this kind of immediate flexibility. The main house grounds you from the moment you step inside. The living room has the kind of proportions that make you want to leave the furniture where it is and just sit for a while. The eat-in kitchen is genuinely spacious — not the architectural lie of most listings — with room enough for a long Sunday lunch with extended family. Three bedrooms on this side of the property, two bathrooms, a separate WC, and a utility room that takes the practicality of country living seriously. Cross the garden and you're in a fully independent second house. Four more bedrooms, its own living room, kitchen, dining room, and two bathrooms with WC. The layout is exactly what you'd want if you're running a gîte operation, hosting friends from London or Amsterdam who want their own front door, or eventually housing adult children who need space but want to stay close. The separation is rea ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in La Faye sounds like this: the distant chime of the church bell in Ruffec carrying across the fields, a coffee going cold on the kitchen windowsill because you got distracted watching a pair of hoopoes pick through the garden. That's the pace of life here, and once you've had a taste of it, it's very hard to go back. This five-bedroom stone house sits just outside the small village of La Faye in the Charente department of Poitou-Charentes — rural southwest France at its most quietly compelling. Five minutes by car puts you in Ruffec, a proper market town with a covered market, a decent boulangerie on the Rue du Marché, and a weekly Wednesday market where local producers bring in their chevre, walnuts, sunflowers, and duck confit in jars. It's not a tourist circuit. Real people live here, shop here, grow things here. That's exactly the point. The house itself is built in the classic Charentais style — solid stone walls that keep rooms cool through July and August without air conditioning, high ceilings that make every space feel unhurried. At 231 square metres across two floors, this isn't a weekend bolt-hole; it's a proper family base for extended stays. The ground floor was designed with genuine practicality in mind: a fitted kitchen with a utility room directly off it, a formal dining room that seats everyone comfortably, and a living room with enough light in the afternoons to make you forget you intended to do anything productive. There's also a master suite on the ground floor with its own private bathroom — a detail that matters enormously when you have teenagers upstairs and grandparents visiting. Head upstairs and you'll find four more bedrooms and a dedicated office. That office isn't an afte ... click here to read more

Saturday morning in Carcassonne starts with the smell of woodsmoke and fresh bread. You push open the south-facing kitchen window, coffee in hand, and the Aude River valley stretches out beyond the garden fence—quiet, golden, unhurried. This is not a weekend fantasy. It's just a regular Saturday when you own this four-bedroom house on the edge of one of France's most storied medieval cities. The house sits in a calm residential pocket close to the banks of the Aude, the kind of neighborhood where neighbors know each other's names and the streets empty out by nine in the evening. Surrounded by 1,353 square meters of enclosed garden, it manages something genuinely rare in this part of Languedoc: countryside air and city convenience at once. The weekly markets on the Place Carnot are a ten-minute drive. The UNESCO-listed Cité de Carcassonne, with its 52 towers and double ring of ramparts, is close enough that you can watch its illuminated silhouette appear from your terrace on a clear summer night. At 157 square meters of living space, the house has been thoughtfully renovated without stripping away its personality. The ground floor flows from an entrance hall—with proper built-in storage, which anyone who's holidayed in undersized French houses will immediately appreciate—through a laundry room and into a south-facing open-plan kitchen and living area. Natural light pours through from mid-morning well into the afternoon. The dining room sits adjacent, separate enough for proper sit-down dinners, connected enough that nobody misses the conversation. Upstairs, four bedrooms offer genuine flexibility: a master suite with its own en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms served by a shared bathroom, and a separate WC. Two ... click here to read more

The first thing you notice on a summer morning here is the silence. Not the absence of sound, but a different kind of sound altogether — wind moving through oak and chestnut, the distant call of a buzzard riding thermals above the Goul valley, the faint creak of old timber in the barn warming up in the sun. From the terrace beside the heated pool, the Aubrac plateau stretches out across the horizon like something from a geological fever dream. Volcanic, ancient, unhurried. This is Cantal — one of the least-populated departments in France — and this particular farm, just ten minutes outside the village of Montsalvy, might be one of the most quietly compelling properties to come onto the market in the region. Six bedrooms across three buildings. A 7m x 3.5m pool warmed by rooftop solar panels. Over eight hectares of woodland, old pasture, a spring, and a hiking path that cuts through your own land. Two fully fitted gîtes already generating — or ready to generate — rental income. This is a functioning small estate, not a project. The renovation work has been done. You're stepping into something operational. The main house centres on a ground-floor open-plan kitchen and dining-living space with a wood burner that earns its keep from October through to April. The layout is practical and honest — no unnecessary flourishes, just solid stone and sensible proportions. Upstairs, two bedrooms. On the lower level, a third bedroom and a bathroom with separate WC. It's the kind of house where you lose track of time reading beside the fire with a glass of Marcillac, the local red wine made from the Fer Servadou grape that almost nobody outside the Aveyron and Cantal border has ever tasted. Worth seeking out. The main gîte is the sho ... click here to read more

Walk out the front gate on a July morning and within ten minutes your feet are on the sand at Saint-Jean-le-Thomas, the Atlantic stretching west toward the Channel Islands, Mont Saint-Michel rising from the tidal flats less than twenty kilometres to the south. That's not a marketing line—that's the literal Tuesday morning reality of living in this five-bedroom house on the Normandy coast of the Manche. Built in the early 1900s and sitting on a generous plot of just under a quarter of an acre, the property carries the solidity you'd expect from that era—thick walls, high ceilings, a real sense of permanence—while the interior has been kept in good condition and is ready to use from day one. At 220 square metres of habitable space across three floors plus a full garden-level basement, there is room here for a large family, a rotating cast of guests, or a combination of both. Five double bedrooms. Two bathrooms. A heated swimming pool. A large garage. A mezzanine with its own shower off the sitting room, which opens up all kinds of possibilities for sleeping arrangements without anyone feeling like they've drawn the short straw. The ground floor sets the tone. The sitting room runs to just over thirty square metres, big enough to hold a crowd on a rainy October afternoon without anyone feeling hemmed in. The mezzanine above adds a quieter perch—somewhere to read while the noise of dinner prep drifts up from the kitchen. That kitchen opens onto an elevated terrace with a built-in BBQ, and from there, external steps descend to the garden below. On a warm evening, that terrace becomes the centre of everything: the smell of something grilling, a glass of Normandy cider on the railing, the light going golden over the garden as ... click here to read more

Picture waking up on a Saturday morning to absolute quiet — no traffic, no sirens, just the soft chorus of birds drifting through the timber-framed terrace doors and the smell of coffee rising from a kitchen that somehow manages to feel both industrial and utterly at home. That's a regular weekend at this former dairy in Firbeix, a small, unhurried village in the northern Dordogne where the pace of life is set by the seasons, not the clock. This is not a typical holiday home in France. Not even close. Over 300 square metres of converted space — once used to house cattle and process milk — has been rethought entirely, from the concrete floors to the soaring ceilings, into one of the most genuinely distinctive live-work properties in Aquitaine. The transformation took patience and a clear creative vision, and the result is something between a Manhattan loft, a Provençal farmhouse, and an artist's compound. Except it's in the Dordogne. And it has a pond. Walk through the electric gates into the private courtyard and you immediately understand that something different is happening here. The building's exterior — honest, solid, with that particular kind of French agricultural permanence — hints at the scale inside without quite preparing you for it. The ground floor alone covers around 130 square metres of open workshop and studio space, flooded with natural light through large glazed openings. Right now it functions as an artist's workspace and gallery. But it could just as easily become a furniture-making atelier, a ceramics studio, an architect's office, a design showroom, or — for those who simply want space — a garage, games room, and workshop rolled into one. The ground floor also holds two double bedrooms, an office, ... click here to read more

You set your glass of Pineau des Charentes on the stone ledge, look out past the mulberry tree toward fields turning amber in the late afternoon, and feel your shoulders drop about three inches. That's the moment this house gets you. It happened to everyone who walked through before you, and it'll happen to you too. This maison de maître sits in a quiet hamlet in north Charente, the kind of village where the Sunday morning air smells of woodsmoke and someone's always got a baguette tucked under their arm heading home from Ruffec. It's not the France of Instagram postcards — it's the real thing. Slow roads, big skies, neighbours who actually wave. The house itself has generous bones. At 189 square metres, it breathes. Previous owners renovated it with obvious affection rather than a quick cosmetic flip — you can feel the difference the moment you step onto the travertine floors and look up at the exposed beams. Light tracks through the rooms from east to west across the day, and the house seems to understand this, with windows positioned so you're always chasing a patch of warmth or shade depending on the season. The open-plan kitchen anchors daily life here. It opens directly onto a courtyard — flagged, sheltered, sized for a table that seats ten without anyone knocking elbows. This is where the long lunches happen. The ones that start at one and end somewhere around six when someone finally puts a lid on the rosé. From the kitchen you move into a very large reception room dominated by a fireplace, the kind of proportions that handle both a family Christmas and a quiet Tuesday evening with equal ease. A sage-panelled study sits off the ground floor, calm and book-lined in your mind already, and there's a near self-con ... click here to read more

Picture this: a Sunday morning in late September, the air still warm enough to sit outside, a coffee in hand, the vines on the terrace just beginning to turn amber. From here you can hear absolutely nothing except birdsong and the faint clanking of tractors on neighboring plots. That's Duras. And once you've had a taste of it, the idea of going home starts to feel like a very poor decision. This 190-square-metre farmhouse sits at the heart of a working agricultural landscape in Lot-et-Garonne — one of the least-discovered corners of southwest France, and quietly, one of the most rewarding. The house is solid, full of original character, and in good condition throughout. No gut renovation required, no guesswork. You arrive, you unpack, and life in rural Aquitaine begins. Walk through the front door and the terracotta-tiled entrance hall immediately sets the mood — unhurried, warm, rooted in something real. The farmhouse-style kitchen and dining room is the room the whole house revolves around. An Aga-style wood pellet range cooker anchors one wall. But the feature that stops every visitor in their tracks is the original prune drying oven, still intact, built directly into the fabric of the kitchen. This part of Lot-et-Garonne has been producing Agen prunes — the pruneau d'Agen, with its own protected designation of origin — for centuries. Finding a domestic drying oven in this condition is genuinely rare. It's not decorative. It's a working piece of regional history embedded in your kitchen wall. The living room opens off the kitchen and has a different energy — slower, quieter. A Dovre log-burning stove sits at its center, and on a January evening when the temperature outside drops and the fields are silver with frost ... click here to read more

On a Tuesday morning in late June, the hamlet of Marsalès is almost too quiet to believe. A rooster somewhere down the lane. The smell of warm stone. Your coffee cooling on the covered terrace while the Dordogne countryside rolls out in every direction — golden fields, oak woods, church spires poking through the haze. This is not a postcard. This is a Tuesday. And this is what owning a second home here actually feels like. This three-bedroom stone cottage sits in an elevated position in the hamlet of Marsalès, in the southern Dordogne département — one of the most consistently sought-after pockets of rural France among British, Dutch, Belgian, and North American buyers. The elevation matters more than you might think. From the terrace, you get an uninterrupted sweep of the Périgord Pourpre landscape, the kind of view that stops mid-conversation. No neighbors directly in your sightline. No road noise. Just the countryside doing its thing. The property itself is in good condition — solid, liveable, and full of the kind of quiet character that comes from old stone walls and good proportions. Three bedrooms gives you enough room for a couple with visiting family, or a group of friends splitting the cost of a summer week. The fitted kitchen is functional and practical, the living room is genuinely warm in the way only thick-walled stone houses can be in winter. This is not a gut-renovation project. You could be here with a suitcase and a bottle of Bergerac red within weeks of completion. Outside, the swimming pool changes everything. It turns the garden from a nice feature into the center of daily life during July and August. Lunch by the water. Evening swims after the heat breaks around seven. The covered terrace runs alo ... click here to read more

Stand at the kitchen window on a Tuesday morning and watch the mist lift off 1.4 hectares of your own land while the smell of fresh coffee fills a room that's been warmed by thick Norman stone walls for decades. That's not a fantasy — that's a Tuesday here in Gouffern-en-Auge, a quiet commune in the Orne department of Lower Normandy where time moves at a pace most of us have completely forgotten. This five-bedroom stone country house sits on a generous 14,440 square metres of open land with views across the rolling Normandy countryside that shift dramatically with every season. At 258 square metres of living space spread across two floors and a basement, this is a property with real breathing room — the kind of home that absorbs a large extended family during August school holidays and still offers every adult a corner to call their own. The ground floor does something rare: it functions. A fitted and equipped kitchen anchors daily life without fuss. Two separate living rooms mean you're not forcing everyone into the same space every evening. The dining room is the size that makes Sunday lunches stretch well into the afternoon, which in Normandy, they absolutely should. There's also an office — genuinely useful if you're working remotely or managing a rental calendar — plus a ground-floor bedroom and a full bathroom, which makes the house accessible for guests or family members who prefer to avoid stairs. Upstairs, four more bedrooms fan out around a living room, a dressing room, and both a shower room and a bathroom. The basement delivers a proper cellar and an outbuilding, the kind of space that becomes a wine store, a workshop, or a mud room depending on what your life actually needs. Stone construction in this par ... click here to read more

Nestled in the charming outskirts of Charroux, a quaint village renowned for its scenic beauty and historical significance in the Poitou-Charentes region of Vienne, France, this 3-bedroom house presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to embed themselves in French village life. Priced at €130,800, this property stands as a canvas ready for transformation, ideal for enthusiasts ready to infuse life back into its traditional structure. This property, encompassing 107 sqm, rests on a sizable plot adorned with a vast garden and various outbuildings, including a double garage and a large barn, which could serve multiple functions depending on your needs or ambitions. While the house itself requires renovation, its existing framework offers a generous kitchen updated in 2008, a cozy lounge, and a ground floor space versatile enough to become a bedroom, home office, or hobby room with direct garden access. The residence also features a well-designed Italian shower room and a separate toilet on the ground floor. Venturing upstairs, you will find two more bedrooms, with one currently subdivided into two smaller spaces, easily reconfigurable according to one's needs, and an additional toilet with a wash basin. The residence is equipped with a wood burning boiler ensuring warmth during the colder months, supplemented by an electric water heater for the summer seasons. Although the house is in need of some refurbishment, it presents a great scope for personalization and enhancements that could craft a warm, inviting family home. Living in Charroux offers a blend of tranquility and community spirit. The village is adequately equipped with local amenities including shops, cafés and a vibrant weekly market that showcase ... click here to read more

Charming 3-Bedroom House in the historical village of Charroux, Vienne, France Nestled on the edge of the picturesque and historic village of Charroux, this delightful detached house offers comfort, convenience, and a serene lifestyle for a realistic price of €189,000. Perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in French village life, this property integrates the character of its surroundings with modern living necessities. Property Features: - Total size of 110 square meters - 3 well-proportioned bedrooms - 2 bathrooms - Main living floor includes a spacious kitchen and a combined living/dining area with a cozy woodburning stove - Lower garden level potentially serves as self-contained accommodation featuring a kitchen, small living area, and a bedroom with an en-suite shower room - Integral garage and boiler room, enhancing storage solutions - Benefits from oil central heating and double glazing for a comfortable living environment all year round - Mains drainage Amenities: - Electric gates leading to a private driveway - Enclosed garden predominantly laid to lawn with a terrace perfect for enjoying the outdoors - A wooden garden chalet, ideal for extra storage - The property's condition is generally good but with room for personal touches and enhancements Living in Charroux, you'll be part of a vibrant community rich in history and culture. The house is conveniently located within walking distance of local bars, shops, and bakeries, making daily essentials easily accessible. The village not only boasts of its past but also provides a peaceful yet engaging social environment. The local area captures the essence of French rural living with scenic landscapes, traditional markets, and timeless architecture. It ... click here to read more

This delightful three-bedroom detached country home presents a unique opportunity for those looking to embrace the tranquil lifestyle of the French countryside, particularly in the serene area of Charroux, Poitou-Charentes. Nestled in a peaceful hamlet devoid of through traffic, this residence harmoniously combines the allure of rustic charm with the comfort of modern living, making it an ideal retreat or a serene family home. Property Features: - Bedrooms: 3, with ensuite facilities, offering private and comfortable spaces for family and guests alike. - Bathrooms: 2, modern and well-appointed, providing convenience and comfort. - Size: A generous 163 m² of living space, ensuring ample room for family gatherings, entertainment, and personal solitude. - Land: Just under two hectares of pasture land, perfect for those with a passion for horses or looking to keep other animals. - Living Areas: Includes a spacious kitchen/dining area that seamlessly flows into a large lounge, both areas designed for social gatherings and family time. - Additional Spaces: A mezzanine area and a small study, which doubles as a fourth, single bedroom, offering flexibility in usage. - Outbuildings: Attached barn/garage plus several smaller structures for various uses, and additional outbuilding suitable for conversion into stables or animal houses (subject to permissions). Amenities: - Private Terrace and Garden: Ideal for outdoor dining or soaking up the charming country atmosphere. - In-Ground Swimming Pool: Surrounded by space for loungers, perfect for relaxation and leisure. - Parking: Ample hardstanding parking suitable for a camper van or horsebox. - Utility Area: For practical living necessities. Living in Charroux, Poitou-Charentes: ... click here to read more

Discover the serene charm of living in the pastoral French countryside with this captivating 4-bedroom house, perfectly situated on the outskirts of the historic village of Charroux in Poitou-Charentes, Vienne. This property presents a quintessential opportunity for those seeking a spacious residence amidst the tranquil settings of rural France, ideal for both a permanent family home or a serene holiday retreat. This picturesque house, a well-maintained longère, spans roughly 258 square meters, offering ample space for comfortable family living. The ground floor is thoughtfully designed with a sizeable entrance hallway that leads to a well-equipped kitchen complemented by space for a breakfast table—perfect for casual family meals. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room which supports practical daily living. The dining room and living room afford generous space for formal entertaining and relaxed family gatherings respectively. Additionally, the ground floor includes a storage room and two separate WCs for convenience. As you ascend to the first floor, you are greeted by a spacious master bedroom equipped with a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom that features both a bath and a separate shower. The lengthy corridor leads to the second and third bedrooms, one boasting an en-suite bathroom, and the other an en-suite shower room, catering to all family needs with privacy and comfort. The floor also includes a versatile second living area at its end, which can be transformed into an additional bedroom or used according to your lifestyle needs. A unique feature is the set of stairs that descend from this room to another area currently utilized as the fourth bedroom, which has both indoor and outdoor access points. S ... click here to read more

Welcome to a delightful slice of French living, nestled quietly in the quaint village of Charroux. Here, in the picturesque Poitou-Charentes region of Vienne, lies a charming 3-bedroom semi-detached home that's an ideal match for anyone looking to embrace the relaxed lifestyle of rural France. This property offers a genuine feel of the French countryside, and is poised to provide a wonderful setting for family life or a tranquil retreat for busy professionals seeking a slower pace. Trust me, as a bussy real estate agent, I can tell you this type of opportunity in Charroux doesn’t come around often! Let me guide you through this inviting home where the essence of French village life is at your doorstep. Imagine starting your day by walking through either the side front door or meandering from a sunny morning spent in the sunroom at the rear, leading naturally into a handy utility room—ideal for daily tasks and keeping life organized. The kitchen stands ready to host your culinary adventures, complete with fitted units, a built-in cooker, and a fridge, all seamlessly opening onto a cozy lounge area. It’s perfect for intimate family evenings or small gatherings with friends, offering a charming and relaxed communal space. Both the separate toilet and bathroom, which features a walk-in shower, are easily accessible and well-designed for convenient daily use. Now, about those three spacious double bedrooms, all finished with attractive wood flooring that adds a touch of warmth and elegance—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the historic village or perhaps after indulging in the local culinary delights. The home's well-maintained condition means it's immediatly habitable, allowing for an effortless move-in expe ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque village of Charroux, in the scenic region of Poitou-Charentes, this 3-bedroom house presents an appealing opportunity for those looking to embrace village life in rural France. Charroux is renowned for its charming architecture, rich history, and vibrant community spirit—characteristics that promise an enriching living experience for locals and expatriates alike. The property itself is beautifully positioned at the heart of Charroux, allowing residents the luxury of deriving full benefit from a well-preserved medieval village. Encompassing a total living space of 136 square meters, this residence adequately combines the traditional charm with modern conveniences. As you enter the house, the ground floor introduces a modern fitted kitchen which is perfect for cooking family meals or entertaining guests. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious lounge, warmed by a cozy wood-burning stove—an ideal spot for relaxation during the cooler evenings. The lounge extends into a dining room that can host family gatherings and celebrations, adding to the home's warm atmosphere. Moving upstairs, the property boasts four well-proportioned double bedrooms each featuring lovely wooden parquet floors that exude a sense of warmth and comfort. The large family bathroom serves these rooms, ensuring functionality aligns with family living. Additionally, the attic space offers potential for conversion into additional living areas, subject to necessary permissions, providing new owners a project to tailor this home further. Property Features: - 3 bedrooms - Spacious lounge with wood-burning stove - Modern fitted kitchen - Dining room - Large family bathroom - Potential attic conversion Outside, the impressive courty ... click here to read more

Nestled in the enchanting region of Poitou-Charentes, in the charming and historic town of Charroux, you will find a remarkable opportunity to own a piece of French history. This Maison de Maître, dating back to 1845, once served as the mayor's residence, a testament to its grandeur and significance. Owning this property is like owning a slice of the past, where every room whispers stories of bygone eras while offering comfort and modern conveniences. This exquisite manor house sits proudly on a generous plot, showcasing its architectural elegance. With ten spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms spread over a generous 280 square meters, this house provides plenty of room for family, friends or guests. It includes a main house and a coach house that has been beautifully converted into a delightful 5-bedroom holiday rental, allowing you an opportunity to capitalize on the thriving demand for holiday accommodations in this picturesque region. As you step into the main house, you'll be greeted by an array of original features that lend it an authentic and timeless charm. The hallways echo the past with their original doors, door handles, and stunning marble fireplaces, especially the one in the dining room, which are true works of art. The original marble floors in the kitchen and opulent opal stone bath surrounds add a touch of luxury to the home. The opal faucets and antique touches bring history alive, yet the house remains bright due to the unique design with its windows on two sides in most main rooms, flooding the space with light. Living in Charroux is a unique experience in itself. This town, steeped in history, was part of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route and welcomed many pilgrims over the centuries. Wh ... click here to read more

On a quiet Tuesday morning in Charroux, you can walk out onto your wooden terrace with a coffee and hear almost nothing. A church bell in the distance. Maybe a tractor somewhere beyond the stone walls. The air carries that particular mix of cut grass and old limestone that you only get in the Vienne countryside, and the view out over the surrounding hills doesn't have a single billboard, rooftop antenna, or modern intrusion to break it. This is what €130,780 buys you in one of France's most overlooked medieval villages — and once you've spent a weekend here, you'll struggle to understand why more people haven't discovered it already. Charroux sits in the heart of Poitou-Charentes, a region that most international buyers race through on their way to the Dordogne or the Vendée coast without realizing what they're passing. That's your advantage. The village itself is classified as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France — a designation earned by fewer than 160 communes in the entire country — and it earns that status honestly, with its 11th-century abbey ruins, cobblestone lanes barely wide enough for a Citroën, and a Saturday market where the same families have been selling goat cheese and walnuts for generations. The centre is a five-minute walk from this house. Not a vague "close to amenities" five minutes — a genuine, flat, pleasant walk past honey-coloured stone walls. The house itself has been fully renovated and is genuinely ready to move into, which matters more than it sounds in this part of France where "good condition" can sometimes be a generous interpretation. Here, the work has been done properly: double glazing throughout, electric shutters, and — crucially — an air-to-water heat pump system that keeps ene ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of the historic center of Charroux, a charming five-bedroom farmhouse spans a cozy 140 square meters, offering a range of possibilities for personalization and comfort. This property, located in the scenic Poitou-Charentes region of Vienne, France, strikes a balance between its enduring heritage features and modern updates, making it an ideal choice for those looking to immerse themselves in French country living. Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a spacious room that could serve a multitude of uses—from an in-home office to a convenient storage space, or even a recreation room for children. Adjacent to this multi-functional area is a room housing the property's new wood pellet central heating system. The heart of the home, the newly installed kitchen, is both sleek and functional, fitted with modern amenities and finished to a high standard. It opens up to a delightful garden and patio area, perfect for outdoor dining or simply enjoying the peaceful outdoors. The living areas include a cozy TV lounge that adjoins another room, versatile enough to be transformed into an additional bedroom or a formal sitting area, equipped with a shower and toilet for convenience. The upper floor hosts four more bedrooms and a large shower room, ensuring ample space for family and guests alike. Characterized by its large, sunny patio, the outdoor space of this farmhouse offers an invigorating view of the local tower and the Abbey Church, contributing to the serene ambiance. The property boasts a luxe wood-burning hot tub, a recent addition that sits on the patio, perfect for relaxing evenings soaking in the picturesque surroundings. Additionally, covered parking space for two to three vehicles, complete w ... click here to read more

Charming Five-Bedroom House in La Chapelle-Bâton, France Set in the serene hamlet of La Chapelle-Bâton, within the picturesque region of Poitou-Charentes, this warm and inviting house stands as a perfect opportunity for those looking to experience authentic French countryside living. Spanning a generous area of 233 square meters, this home delivers a harmonious blend of comfort and practicality aligned with a spacious and indulgent living environment. Property Features: - Total living space of 233m² - Five well-proportioned bedrooms - Two well-equipped bathrooms - Expansive living area incorporating a kitchen, dining area, and two lounge spaces - Additional games area with a pool table - Master bedroom includes an en-suite shower, dressing room, and direct access to the pool terrace - Eco-friendly heating with wood-burning stove and air-to-air heat pump, also reversible for cooling - Supplementary electric radiators in all bedrooms - Basement equipped with a large garage and extra bedroom space - Financially beneficial solar panels Outdoor Amenities: - Private swimming pool with a secure cover - Summer kitchen and spacious patio ideal for entertaining - Over one hectare of land with expansive views of the surrounding countryside Living in La Chapelle-Bâton provides a quaint village atmosphere immersed in the peaceful Vienne department. The area is known for its rolling landscapes, traditional market towns like nearby Civray, and a sense of tranquility that is hard to match. This location benefits those who cherish privacy and a slower pace of life while still maintaining access to necessary amenities and vibrant local communities. Residents in La Chapelle-Bâton enjoy a moderate climate with distinct seasons. Summers ... click here to read more

Stand at the edge of the private lake on a July morning and the only sounds are a wood pigeon somewhere in the oak canopy and the soft lap of water against the bank. No road noise. No neighbors. Just 14 hectares of meadow, woodland, and sky — and a stone estate that has been quietly watching over all of it for generations. This is Genouillé, a commune in the Vienne department of Poitou-Charentes, and this property is the kind of find that makes serious buyers stop scrolling and pick up the phone. The estate is anchored by a substantial main house — proper stone walls, exposed timber beams that have darkened beautifully over the decades, and reception rooms large enough that a gathering of twenty people still feels unhurried. Four bedrooms, each with its own private shower room, mean that a multigenerational family or a group of close friends can arrive for two weeks in August and never queue for a bathroom. The private in-ground pool sits within the grounds of the main house, giving the primary residence its own self-contained world. Completely separate and fully independent, the gîte adds another four to five bedrooms and a second pool. This is where the property starts to reveal its financial logic. Poitou-Charentes draws steady summer traffic — cyclists riding the Vélodyssée, families heading to the Marais Poitevin, history enthusiasts making their way between Romanesque churches — and good-quality rural gîtes in the Vienne book up fast from June through September. The infrastructure here is already in place. You're not building from scratch; you're stepping into a ready-made hospitality setup with genuine income potential. The third structure on the property is a cottage: sitting room, dining space, one bedroom, b ... click here to read more

Let me introduce you to a lovely house located in the picturesque region of Poitou-Charentes in Vienne, Surin, France. This stone-built house presents a wonderful opportunity to embrace the charm of rural French living while enjoying the expansive views and serenity of a hamlet setting. Ideal for expats or overseas buyers lookin' for a tranquil escape, this property offers not only the space you need but also the potential to truly make it your own. Surin is a charming village in the beautiful Vienne department, situated in the western part of France. Known for its peaceful lifestyle, Surin provides an inviting atmosphere for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by lush countryside, picturesque landscapes, and rolling hills, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. This area experiences a mild oceanic climate, with warm summers and cool winters. Spring and autumn bring a comfortable temperature range and plenty of sunshine, ideal for indulging in all sorts of outdoor activities. As you arrive at the property, you'll be captivated by its rustic allure. It's a two-bedroom house with 110 square meters of living space, a manageable size that’s great for an average family or a couple making their first venture into homeownership in a foreign land. The asking price of €87,000 also makes it an attractive investment for those wishing to renovate and potentially expand. This home does need some work, but think of it as a blank canvas waiting for your personal touch! It already has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and three reception rooms, the latter of which include a stunning galleried living room. The heart of this home whispers of promise; with some renovation, you can ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Savigné, and the kitchen window is open. The smell of coffee mixes with cut grass drifting in from the meadow out back. Nobody's in a hurry. That's kind of the whole point. This former farmhouse in the Vienne département of Poitou-Charentes has been fully renovated and is move-in ready — no months of waiting on contractors, no difficult decisions about plumbing layouts. Someone has already done the hard work. What you walk into is 130 square metres of comfortable, liveable space that still carries the bones and character of a proper French country property: thick stone walls, outbuildings with real agricultural history, a bread oven that looks like it belongs on a postcard, a barn with a stable, and a former henhouse that has quietly been waiting for someone with imagination to figure out what it wants to be next. The ground floor is practical without being cramped. The kitchen is fully equipped and opens directly into the dining and living area, which means the cook never gets exiled to a separate room while everyone else talks. There's a bedroom on this level too, with its own dressing room — useful if you have guests who'd rather not tackle stairs, or if you want to turn the upper floor into a private retreat entirely your own. A shower room, WC, and a boiler room round out the ground floor. Upstairs, a landing connects three further bedrooms and a second shower room with WC. Four bedrooms in total is a generous count for a French country house in this price range — enough for a family and a couple of friends, or enough to make short-term rental a genuine option during the weeks you're not here. Then there's the land. The enclosed garden is the kind of space where afternoon becomes evening withou ... click here to read more

Nestled at the end of a tranquil lane in the picturesque village of Chatain, this charming 2-bedroom farmhouse offers a unique blend of rustic allure and modern convenience. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of nature, with the sun casting a warm glow over the expansive fields that surround your new home. This is more than just a property; it's a gateway to a lifestyle steeped in serenity and the simple pleasures of rural France. ### A Day in the Life As the morning mist lifts, you step out onto your terrace, coffee in hand, and take in the panoramic views of the lush countryside. The air is crisp, carrying the scent of wildflowers and fresh earth. Your day begins with a leisurely stroll through the nearby trails, where the only sounds are the rustling leaves and the distant call of a songbird. Returning home, the farmhouse welcomes you with its cozy warmth. The stone feature wall in the lounge/diner adds a touch of rustic elegance, while the woodburner crackles softly, creating an inviting atmosphere. The open-plan layout seamlessly connects the living spaces, making it perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying a quiet evening with family. ### Local Lifestyle Chatain is a village that embraces community spirit. With a small bar and regular local events, you'll quickly feel at home among the friendly residents. The region is renowned for its culinary delights, from hearty stews to delicate pastries, all crafted with locally sourced ingredients. For those who love the outdoors, the area offers excellent horse riding opportunities and scenic walks. The nearby towns of Champagne Mouton, Civray, Confolens, and Ruffec provide all the amenities you need, from quaint shops to vibrant markets. ### Property Features ... click here to read more

Nestled in the quaint village of Bonnezac in Chatain, France, this house offers a unique opportunity for those looking to immerse themselves in a tranquil countryside lifestyle. Positioned in the picturesque region of Poitou-Charentes in Vienne, the home carries a charm of authenticity, dating back to 1890, combined with the conveniences of contemporary updates. This home features a spacious living area of approximately 104 square meters, spread across two levels. On the ground floor, you'll find a large living room, measuring over 45 square meters, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The simple yet practical kitchen offers the essentials needed to whip up hearty meals, perfect for savoring local French cuisine with family and friends. The layout continues with a cozy bathroom. Moving to the upper floor, a landing guides you to two comfortable bedrooms, ensuring a restful space to retreat after a day of exploration. Additionally, there is an office space that could serve various needs, be it work, hobbies, or as an extra bedroom, and a bathroom equipped with a sink and WC. Adjacent to the main house is a guest house, a delightful addition that adds value and flexibility to the property. Offering over 20 square meters and divided into two rooms, it's perfect for hosting guests or could be transformed into a creative space or home office. - Property location: Bonnezac, Chatain, France - Original build year: 1890 - Recently renovated home - Total living area: Approx. 104 sqm - Plot size: 1906 sqm - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 1 - Guest house with two rooms - Large living room: 45 sqm - Practical kitchen - Office space - Bathroom with sink/WC on 1st floor - Wood stove - Southern exposure - Asking price: €76,000 Li ... click here to read more

Nestled in the charming French countryside, this delightful three-bedroom house in Savigné invites you to step into a quaint village lifestyle—an oasis of peace and tranquility in the heart of Poitou-Charentes. With ample character and a sense of history, this home offers a seamless blend of rustic charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal dwelling for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. As we find ourselves increasingly drawn to spaces that offer solace and comfort, this property certainly delivers on both fronts. Property Highlights: - Renovated old farmhouse - Entrance of 29 m² - Spacious living room 93 m² with integrated kitchen, lounge, and dining area - Ground-floor bedroom of 14 m² - Mezzanine of 38 m² - Two upper-floor bedrooms (15 m² and 21 m²) - Shower room 12 m² and separate toilet - Additional cellar space - Adjoining barns and outbuildings - Generous land with wooded areas Let's embark on a visualization of this lovely home. As you enter, you are welcomed by a generous 29 m² entryway that sets the tone for the expansive and open atmosphere of the entire dwelling. This home has been thoughtfully renovated, preserving the authenticity of an old farmhouse while providing contemporary living spaces. In the spacious living room of 93 m², you'll find the perfect space to entertain family and friends—or simply relax, enveloped by the warmth and character of the wooden beams and stone walls. The open-plan kitchen is designed for convenience, allowing you to cook up French delicacies while engaging with guests seated in the cozy lounge or at the dining table. Descending to the ground floor, a well-sized bedroom of 14 m² provides a convenient and comfortable rest space, ideal for g ... click here to read more

Experience the epitome of French country living in the beautiful scenery of Poitou-Charentes, in the charming commune of Chatain. Nestled in the heart of Vienne, in a tranquil hamlet overlooking the mesmerizing Charente river valley, this French haven boasts of comfort, tranquillity and delightful views. This detached house ticks all the right boxes being a blend of comfort, functionality and a hint of classic French rustic charm. As you enter the home, you will be welcomed by a cozy and well-designed kitchen. Serving as the heart of the house, it seamlessly opens up to an inviting living/dining area. A woodburner takes centre stage in this spacious room, giving it an inviting atmosphere, while doors lead out to the idyllic back garden, providing easy indoor-outdoor living experience. The ground floor also hosts a practical utility area and a separate restroom for your convenience. Ascending to the first floor of this brick and mortar beauty, two commodious bedrooms await. Warm, inviting and designed to assure a good night’s sleep, these rooms emanate an ambience of peace and tranquility. The floor also houses a modern shower room featuring a restroom, alongside a separate toilet, catering to all your everyday needs. The house extends to a well-maintained, lush green garden of just over 1000 square meters, offering you your own private sanctuary. It delivers impeccable views of the captivating Charente river valley and the quaint town of Chatain. Let the stress of a long day melt away as you relax under the covered terrace, entertaining guests or simply enjoying the serene evenings. This home also hosts an outbuilding, offering a fantastic opportunity for a potential extension to cater to your specific needs, subjec ... click here to read more

On a quiet Sunday morning in the hamlet of Saint-Romain, you'd hear almost nothing. A wood pigeon somewhere in the oaks. Maybe the distant clang of church bells drifting over from Charroux, that perfectly preserved medieval village ten minutes down the road where market traders set up their stalls beside the ruins of a Benedictine abbey. That stillness is the point. This is rural Vienne at its most unhurried — and this renovated farmhouse sits right in the middle of it. The property is a former working farmhouse that's been brought back to life without losing its bones. Stone walls, generous room proportions, the kind of building that took decades to settle and now feels entirely solid underfoot. At 148 square metres across two floors, it has real breathing room. The ground floor arranges itself practically: a living kitchen that opens directly onto a covered pergola — your default setting for every meal between May and October — a separate lounge for cooler evenings, and a bedroom with its own shower room and toilet. That ground-floor bedroom is a detail worth pausing on. It makes the house genuinely work for mixed-generation groups, guests with mobility considerations, or owners who want the option to use the upstairs rooms purely as a private retreat. Head up the stairs and the character shifts. The first floor has the slightly improvised warmth you only get in converted agricultural buildings — skylights cut into the roof, dormer windows framing sections of the surrounding countryside, ceiling lines that aren't quite parallel. There's a large double bedroom, another bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom and toilet, an additional room that could easily become a study or a fourth sleeping space, and a separate WC. T ... click here to read more