Large Character Home with River Views – 290 m² + 40 m² Garage – Confolens (Charente)

Property Description

Summary
Superbly located on an elevated plot overlooking the River Vienne, this spacious character property offers approx. 290 m² of interior space, strong potential, and easy access to all amenities.
Just a few minutes’ walk from shops, cafés, restaurants, the medieval bridge and the historic centre, the house suits a large family home or conversion into up to four apartments/gîtes (high rental demand).

Planning permission and renovation/conversion plans available on request. Fibre internet available.

Key Features

• Approx. 290 m² of interior space on a 550 m² elevated plot
• Two independent ground-floor entrances (easy to reconnect or keep separate)
• 40 m² double garage with beamed ceiling + adjacent shed
• Private drive and tarmacked forecourt (potential to landscape into garden/parking)
• Fibre-optic internet available
• Planning permission + architectural plans available
• Walkable to town centre, shops, cafés, services and riverside

Ground Floor (Two Independent Sides)

Right-hand entrance:
• Entrance hall with storage and bathroom
• Room 1
• Room 2
• Kitchen
• Back hallway

Left-hand entrance:
• Large Room 1
• Large kitchen area
• Room 2 with access to garage

Both sides can be linked by reopening a partition at the rear.

First Floor

• Wide staircase with arched windows
• Large hallway
• 5 rooms, each with washbasin
• Shower/WC area
• Kitchenette area

(Existing plans can be emailed.)

Outside

• Private driveway
• Forecourt in front of the garage
• Large shed
• Mature tree and shrubs

Potential:
• Convert tarmac into a garden with pebbled driveway (single residence)
• Or landscaped parking + small garden (multi-unit use)

Garage

• Approx. 40 m² double garage
• Beamed ceiling
• Access from ground floor (left-hand side) and from the forecourt
• Ideal for secure parking and storage

Planning

• Planning permission granted for renovation and conversion
• Full documentation and drawings available

Setting & Access

Prime riverside-adjacent position facing the historic centre.
Under 5 minutes’ walk to the main square via the riverbank and medieval bridge.

Distances

• Limoges – 47 min
• Angoulême – 49 min
• Poitiers – approx. 1h05
• Bordeaux – approx. 2h05

TGV:
• Paris–Angoulême – 1h43
• Bordeaux–Angoulême – 35 min

Local Amenities (Walkable)

• Supermarkets
• Restaurants & cafés
• Pharmacies & medical centre
• Banks
• Bakeries
• Cinema
• Schools/college
• Shops
• Modern hospital

Lifestyle

• Mild, sunny climate
• Canoeing on the Vienne
• Vélorail
• Walking & cycling routes
• Large annual “Dance & Music of the World” festival every August (very high visitor numbers)

Rental Demand

• Strong demand for gîtes and apartments
• High occupancy June–September
• Premium rates during the August festival

Arrange a Viewing
If you would like more information or wish to visit the property, viewings are available both in person and via live virtual tour.
Contact us to schedule your preferred time.