House in Gardes-le-Pontaroux, Charente, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle Aquitaine)

6 rooms - 4 Beds - 2 Baths | Floor 180m² | Ext 17,312m²

€449,400 (HAI) - £385,226**

Ref. : A46018JLG16 | NEW | EXCLUSIVE

A rare opportunity to acquire a thriving pet boarding business together with a beautifully renovated 180m² character home in the peaceful Charente countryside. Renowned for its excellent reputation, loyal clientele and regular repeat bookings, the fully operational business includes 8 purpose-built heated and cooled dog kennels, a superb 10-suite cattery with preparation room, CCTV monitoring and professionally maintained facilities, allowing new owners to generate income from day one. The charming four-bedroom home combines character and comfort with extensive barns, a large hangar, mature gardens, fenced paddocks and wonderful countryside views. With significant potential to expand into grooming, daycare, dog training or holiday accommodation (subject to permissions), this is a unique turnkey lifestyle property offering both an exceptional home and a proven business.

Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare.

This is far more than a beautiful country home—it is a fully established lifestyle business with an outstanding reputation, loyal customer base and immediate income potential, all set within a beautifully renovated property in the rolling countryside of the Charente.

The current owners have created one of the area's most highly regarded dog and cat boarding businesses, renowned for the quality of its facilities and the exceptional standard of care provided. The business benefits from regular repeat clients, continuous bookings and an excellent reputation, allowing a new owner to take over a profitable operation immediately while enjoying considerable scope for future growth.

The House (Approx. 180m²) :
Beautifully renovated throughout, the house successfully combines authentic French character with practical family living.
Ground Floor:
Open-plan Kitchen / Dining Room – 47m²
The heart of the home is a superb farmhouse kitchen with exposed stone walls, quality fittings and generous dining space, designed for both everyday family life and entertaining.

Living Room – 45m² :
A magnificent reception room with high ceilings, exposed beams and beautiful views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Open Office Area – 17m²
Positioned next to the living room (open space), providing an ideal workspace for those managing the business from home.

Véranda - 15m²

Bedroom 1 – 14m²
Spacious ground-floor double bedroom overlooking the traditional French front courtyard.

Utility Room – 14m²
Practical laundry and storage area with direct access to one of the kennel buildings.

Shower Room with WC – 11m²
Conveniently located beside the covered terraces and ideal for everyday use.

First Floor

Accessed via two separate staircases.

Bedroom 2 – 8.5m²
A charming guest bedroom with sloping ceiling.

Bedroom 3 – 8m²
Comfortable bedroom with sloping ceiling.

Principal Suite
Bedroom – 18m²
Dressing Room area – 8m²
En-suite Bathroom with Shower & WC

The house benefits from double glazing throughout together with an efficient wood-fired heating system. The drainage system is conform.

Established Pet Boarding Business

The commercial facilities are the true jewel of this remarkable property. Designed with animal welfare, efficiency and client confidence in mind, every aspect of the business has been carefully maintained to an exceptionally high standard.

Dog Boarding Facilities
• 8 purpose-built professional kennels arranged in two separate buildings.
• Individual heated and cooled accommodation providing year-round comfort
• Secure exercise areas
• Excellent workflow for efficient daily management

Premium Cattery
• 10 spacious individual cat suites
• Dedicated preparation kitchen
• Located beneath a large, immaculate covered barn
• Heated and cooled accommodation

Additional Features
• CCTV system monitoring all animal accommodation
• Purpose-built facilities maintained to an exceptional standard
• Secure, fully fenced grounds
• Established operating systems ready for immediate continuation

Business Potential
This is a genuine turnkey business that can be operated from the day of completion.
Its excellent reputation has generated a loyal client base with repeat bookings throughout the year, providing an established income stream from the outset.
For buyers wishing to develop the business further, there is considerable potential to increase revenue through services such as:
Dog grooming
Doggy day-care
Puppy socialisation
Dog training
Behavioural services
Luxury boarding packages
Pet retail and accessories
Specialist pet nutrition
Collection and delivery services
The existing infrastructure provides an outstanding platform for future expansion.

Gardens & Grounds
The beautifully landscaped gardens feature mature trees together with an abundance of fruit trees including plum, fig, apple, pear, apricot, walnut and olive trees, creating a delightful setting for outdoor living and the enjoyment of home-grown produce. The adjoining paddocks are fully enclosed and currently provide secure exercise areas for the boarding dogs while enjoying uninterrupted countryside views.

Outbuildings
The property also benefits from substantial additional buildings including:
Two large traditional barns
Large open hangar
Extensive storage areas
Garage

Subject to obtaining the relevant planning permissions, these buildings could potentially be converted into holiday accommodation, additional residential space, workshops or further business premises, significantly increasing both the property's versatility and long-term value.

A Rare Opportunity
Whether you dream of leaving city life behind, running a successful lifestyle business or investing in an established income-generating property, this exceptional estate offers an increasingly rare combination of a beautifully renovated family home and a respected, profitable business.

Move in, take over an established enterprise with an excellent reputation and loyal clientele, and enjoy the very best of rural French living while building on a business with exciting future potential.
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

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