Charming 2-bedroom character cottage with gardens near Ménigoute

Attractive 2-bedroom character cottage just over 2km from Ménigoute. Offering 71m² of living space, two shower rooms, a wood-burning stove and manageable gardens, this appealing property would make an ideal permanent home or easy-to-maintain holiday retreat.

Situated in a small hamlet just over 2km from the popular village of Ménigoute, this attractive character cottage offers approximately 71m² of comfortable living accommodation.
Full of traditional charm, the property has two bedrooms, two shower rooms, a generous living/dining room with wood-burning stove and practical, easy-to-manage outside space. Its size and layout make it equally suitable as a permanent home or a convenient French holiday property.
Ground floor
The entrance hall (2m²) leads into the spacious living/dining room (28.8m²), a welcoming room with plenty of character and a fireplace fitted.
The kitchen (7.5m²) is complemented by a useful utility room (9m²). Also on this level are a shower room (3.6m²) and separate WC (1.5m²).
First floor
There are two separate staircases serving the first-floor accommodation.
From the living room, stairs lead to a bedroom of approximately 8m².
A second staircase, accessed from the kitchen, leads to a small sitting/landing area (2.3m²), a further bedroom (7.5m²) and shower room (2m²).
Outside
To the rear and side of the cottage is a gravelled area and garden of approximately 260m², providing useful outside space without requiring extensive maintenance.
There is also a separate parcel of garden measuring approximately 808m².
The manageable nature of the property and gardens makes this an appealing option for buyers looking for a French countryside base that can easily be locked up and left between visits.

The property benefits from electric heating, with drainage provided by a septic tank.

The cottage is situated just over 2km from Ménigoute, which offers local amenities and is well known for its annual wildlife film festival. A golf course is also within easy reach.
Saint-Maixent-l'École, with its shops, services and railway station, is approximately 17km away, while the historic town of Parthenay is around 20km.
Niort, offering a wider range of shops, services and transport connections, is approximately 39km away, while Poitiers and its airport are around 30km from the property.
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